® Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d’utilisation Manuale di Istruzioni ®
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® elcome to the world of Blade ® Pro Series helicopter performance. Over two decades of flying and design experience has gone into the development of the Blade 550 X. Every part, down to the nuts and bolts, has been chosen or designed with one goal in mind – giving you a nocompromise, 550-size 3D machine that is second to none. W If this is your first helicopter building experience, there are a few things you might want to get before you start unpacking parts.
Tools Needed To Complete • 1.5mm, 2mm, 2.5mm, and 3mm hex drivers • Ball link pliers • Needle nose pliers • Phillips screwdriver • Wire cutter • Pitch gauge • Metric calipers • Petroleum based, light viscosity lube • Medium cyanoacrolate (CA) Required Items • 5000mAh 6S 22.
Head Assembly (H) Step H1 parts (bags H1 and H2) Step H1 M4 X 22 cap head shoulder bolt M4 locknut 22mm Step H2 Step H2 parts (bag H1) M3 X 18 cap head shoulder bolt (x2) M2 X 5 cap head bolt (x4) Step washer (x4) • The stepped sides of the washers should face the radial bearings. 2X Step H3 • Do not over-tighten. The follower arms should move freely.
Head Assembly cont’d Step H4 parts (bag H3) Step H4 2X Thrust bearing (x2) Thrust washer 10 X 14 X .8 (x2) B Spindle bolt washer Thrust washer Spindle bolt washer 4 X 12 X 1 (x2) Step washer (x2) C Step washer A Larger I.D. thrust washer race Bearing cage Smaller I.D. thrust washer race Smaller inner diameter (I.D.) A M4 X 12 bolt (x2) B M3 X 14 bolt (x2) C M3 X 8 bolt (x2) Control ball (x2) • The stepped washer faces the radial bearing in the blade grip. EN Larger inner diameter (I.D.
Frame Assembly (F) ASSEMBLY NOTE: Before assembly, plan your wire routing for the servos. At any point where the servo wire is going to pass through or cross the frame plates, use sandpaper to round the edge of the frame plate to prevent the wire from chafing.
Frame Assembly cont’d Step F3 parts (bags F3 and F5) A B Step F3 Setscrew M3 X 11 (x2) Button head screw M3 X 12 (x6) Cap head bolt M3 X 10 (x4) Canopy mounting post (x2) M3 Washer (x6) M3 Recessed washer (x4) • Slide the mainshaft into position, then tighten all the frame and servo screws.
Frame Assembly cont’d Step F5 Step F5 parts (bag M1) Washer (x1) One way sleeve (x1) Shoulder cap head bolt M4 X 22 M4 Lock nut Counter sunk self tapping screw M3 X 8 (x5) Setscrew M3 X 4 (x2) Step F6 Step F6 parts (bag F6) 6mm, 14 tooth pinion gear Setscrew M3 X 4 (x2) Cap head bolt M3 X 10 (x8) M3 Recessed washer (x8) 3mm 9 EN
Tail Assembly (T) Step T1 parts (bag T1) Step T1 Hexagonal posts (x6) Radial bearing 12 X 18 X 4 (x2) Radial bearing 5 X 10 X 4 (x2) Brass spacer Cap head shoulder bolt M3 X 18 (x4) M3 Lock nut (x4) Step T2 parts (bag T1) Step T2 Button head self tapping screw M3 X 16 (x12) EN 10
Tail Assembly cont’d Step T3 Step T3 parts (bags T2 and T3) A C A Cap head bolt M3 X 10 (x2) B Cap head bolt M3 X 8 (x4) C Button head screw M3 x 10 (x2 ) B M3 Recessed washer (x2) B B B Step T4 Step T4 parts (bags T4 and T5) Small inner diameter race 2X Tail blade bolt (x2) Bearing cage Large inner diameter race Tail blade nut (x2) Thrust bearing (x2) B A A Thrust washer (x2) Control ball (x2) M4 x 3 Set screw M3 X 8 Cap head bolt (x2) B 11 M3 Washer (x2) EN
Tail Assembly cont’d Step T5 parts (bag T6) Step T5 Button head screw M3 X 5 (x2) Cap head bolt M3 X 25 M3 Step washer (x4) Control ball M3 Lock nut • The stepped side of the washer faces the radial bearing. Tail rotor blade removed for clarity viewed from back Step T6a parts (bag T7) Step T6a • Glue the torque tube bearings in place by placing a thin bead of CA on the torque tube at the given locations (200mm, 200mm), then slide the bearings onto the CA. Do not allow CA to get into the bearings.
Tail Assembly cont’d Step T6b Step T6b parts (bags T8 and T3) viewed from back A B A 90° Self tapping screw M3 X 12 (x4) Self tapping screw M2.
Electronics Installation cont’d AR7200BX Arming 1. Lower the throttle. 2. Power on the transmitter. 3. Center the throttle trim. 4. Turn throttle hold ON. 5. Attach hook material to the helicopter frame and loop material to the battery. 6. Install the flight battery on the helicopter frame. Secure the flight battery with a hook and loop strap. 7. Connect the battery cable to the ESC. 8. Do not move the helicopter until the AR7200BX initializes.
Servo Arms and Links Installation Servo ball link placement Self tapping screw M3 X 8 (x2) Tail servo Rear swash Front swash servos (x2) servo g Tail ppushrod alignment A A Tail pitch bellcrank neutral position (viewed from the bottom) Tail servo arm neutral position (viewed from the right side) Pushrod lengths g 68mm B B A Swash to blade grip link, 68mm (x2) B 56mm B Servo to swash link, 56mm (x3) Main Rotor Installation Main Rotor Blades Main Rotor Blade parts Main blade shoulder bolt M4 X 3
Programming Your Transmitter Program your transmitter before attempting to bind or fly the helicopter. Transmitter programming values are shown below for the Spektrum DX6i, DX7/DX7se, DX7s, DX8, and DX18. The files for models using Spektrum TM transmitters with AirWare™ software are also available for download online in the Spektrum Community.
AR7200BX Recommended Blade 550 X Setup Firmware version 3.X.X SETUP MENU Menu LED solid Status-LED: Refer to the Spektrum AR7200BX manual for specific details.
Control Tests Neutral (Viewed from left) Swashplate set to 0° (Neutral) Positive pitch (Viewed from left) Collective pitch Mode 1 EN Negative pitch (Viewed from left) Mode 2 18 Neutral (Viewed from back)
Forward elevator (Viewed from left) Elevator Back elevator (Viewed from left) Mode 1 Mode 2 Mode 1 Mode 2 Right aileron (Viewed from back) Aileron Left aileron (Viewed from back) 19 EN
Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC) Low voltage cutoff (LVC) protects the Li-Po battery from overdischarge in flight and activates when the battery reaches 3V per cell under load. Set your transmitter timer for 4 minutes and land when the timer expires. Repeatedly activating LVC damages the flight battery and you will need to replace the battery. Crash damage and battery damage are not covered under warranty. Always disconnect and remove the Li-Po battery from the aircraft after each flight.
Blade Tracking WARNING: Always maintain a safe distance of at least 15 meters (45 feet) when checking the main rotor blade tracking. 2. Watch the movement at the blade tips. Both blades should travel in the same plane. 3. If one blade tip appears to be higher than the other, land the helicopter, disconnect the flight battery and adjust the blade linkages. 4. Repeat Steps 1 through 3 until both blades are moving in the same plane. To check the blade tracking: 1.
Blade 550 X Troubleshooting Guide Problem AR7200BX will not initialize Possible Cause Solution The helicopter was moved during initialization Lay the helicopter on its side during initialization if windy The transmitter is powered off Power on the transmitter Center elevator, aileron and rudder controls.
Limited Warranty What this Warranty Covers Horizon Hobby, Inc. (“Horizon”) warrants to the original purchaser that the product purchased (the “Product”) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase.
Warranty and Service Contact Information Country of Purchase Horizon Hobby Horizon Service Center (Electronics and engines) United States of America Horizon Product Support (All other products) United Kingdom Horizon Hobby Limited Germany Horizon Technischer Service France Horizon Hobby SAS China Horizon Hobby – China Address Phone Number/Email Address 4105 Fieldstone Rd Champaign, Illinois 61822 USA 4105 Fieldstone Rd Champaign, Illinois 61822 USA Units 1-4 Ployters Rd Staple Tye Harlow, Essex
Compliance Information for the European Union Declaration of Conformity (in accordance with ISO/IEC 17050-1) No. HH2012101407 Product(s): BLH 550 X Pro Kit Item Number(s): BLH5525 The object of declaration described above is in conformity with the requirements of the specifications listed below, following the provisions of the European EMC Directive 2004/108/EC: EN55022:2010 + AC:2011 EN55024:2010 Signed for and on behalf of: Horizon Hobby, Inc. Champaign, IL USA Oct 14, 2012 Steven A.
Exploded View (Head Assembly)/(Rotorkopf)/(Assemblage de la tête)/(Gruppo della testa) H7 H2 B1 H1 H6 H6 B9 H8 H2 H4 H8 B1 H5 H2 H3 H6 B2 H10 H2 H4 B3 H7 H12 H11 H13 98 H9
Exploded View (Frame Assembly)/(Chassis)/(Assemblage du châssis)/(Gruppo telaio) F2 E1 E3 E2 E4 B4 F18 F7 F17 F15 F16 F14 F1 F3 F11 E6 F10 F9 F8 F6 F10 B4 B5 F4 F14 E7 F21 F10 B10 E6 F14 F19 F12 F6 F6 F10 E5 F20 F19 F13 F5 99
Exploded View (Tail Assembly)/(Heck)/(Assemblage de l’anticouple)/(Gruppo coda) T17 T15 B5 B10 B8 T1 B7 B5 T14 T11 T16 B7 B6 T14 B6 T12 B3 T13 T9 T15 B3 T10 Exploded View (Tailboom Assembly)/(Heckausleger)/(Assemblage de la poutre)/(Gruppo tubo coda) T5 T7 T4 T5 T3 T9 T6 T8 T6 T8 T2 T7 T2 T6 100
Parts List / Ersatzteile / Pièces de rechange / Pezzi di ricambio Head Explosion/ Explosionszeichnung Rotorkopf / Vue éclatée de la tête/ Vista esplosa della testa # Part # English Deutsch Français Italiano Fbl Main Rotor Grip Set: 550 X Blade 550X:Flybarless Rotorblatthalter Set 550 X - Paire de pieds de pales de rotor principal flybarless 550 X - Vis de fixations de pales principales (2) 550 X - Rotules de pieds de pales du rotor principal Set supporto pale rotore principale Fbl: 550X Set bulloni p
Main Frame Explosion/Explosionszeichnung (Chassis)/Vue éclatée de la cellule principale/Esploso telaio principale # Part # English Deutsch Français 550 X - Support moteur, 3X25mm Supporto motore: 550 X 550 X - Pignon 14T Pignone: 550 X F16 F17 BLH5532 BLH5533 Motor Mount: 550 X Pinion 14T: 550 X F18 BLH5534 Fbl Unit Mount: 550 X F19 F20 BLH5535 BLH5536 Tail Boom Case: 550 X Canopy Posts: 550 X Blade 550 X: Motorhalter Blade 550 X: Ritzel 14 Zähne Blade 550 X: Halter f.
Electronic Parts/Elektronische Komponenten/Composants électroniques/Parti Elettroniche # Part # English Deutsch Français Italiano Motore Outrunner per elicottero 550 da 1360 Kv Regolatore di Giri da 130 Amp Brushless E1 EFLM60550A Heli 550 Brushless Outrunner Motor, 1360Kv Heli 550 Brusless Außenläufer Motor 1360Kv Moteur Brushless 550 à cage tournante 1360Kv E2 EFL3130H 130-Amp Heli Brushless ESC: 550X 550X 130 A Heli Brushless Regler Contrôleur brushless héli 130A E3 EFLA410 10-Amp BEC:
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