Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d’utilisation Manuale di Istruzioni
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Table of Contents First Flight Preparation....................................................... 4 Flying Checklist................................................................. 4 Charging Warnings............................................................ 4 Using the Included Charger (RTF)....................................... 4 Installing the DXs Transmitter Batteries (RTF)..................... 5 DXs Transmitter Control (RTF)............................................
First Flight Preparation Flying Checklist ❏❏Remove and inspect contents ❏❏Begin charging the flight battery ❏❏Program your computer transmitter (BNF only) ❏❏Charge the flight battery ❏❏Install the flight battery ❏❏Bind your transmitter (BNF only) ❏❏Familiarize yourself with the controls ❏❏Find a suitable area for flying ❏❏Always turn the transmitter on first ❏❏ Plug the flight battery into the lead from the ESC ❏❏ Allow the receiver and ESC to initialize and arm properly ❏❏Fly the model ❏❏Land the model
To charge the included flight battery: 1. Using the supplied Type-C USB cable, connect the S120 charger to a USB power supply (not included). 2. Insert the Spektrum SMART Battery IC3 connector into the IC2 port of the adapter cable. Insert the addapter cable IC3 connector into the charger IC3 port (A). . The battery may be disconnected from the charger at any time to stop the charging process. IMPORTANT: SMART NiMH batteries do not have a balance connector. 3.
DXs Transmitter Control (RTF) A B C D E F G Mode 1 Aileron (Left/Right) Throttle (Up/Down) Throttle Trim Aileron Trim ON/OFF Switch Rudder Trim Elevator Trim Rudder (Left/Right) Elevator (Up/Down) Mode 2 Aileron (Left/Right) Elevator (Up/Down) Elevator Trim Aileron Trim ON/OFF Switch Rudder Trim Throttle Trim Rudder (Left/Right) Throttle (Up/Down) Bind/Panic Switch Fli ght Mode Switch 0 = Stability Mode (NORM) 1 = Intermediate Mode (FM1) 2 = Agility Mode (FM2) Throttle Hold Du al Rat
Transmitter Setup Table (BNF) DX6e, DX6, DX7, DX8, DX9, DX18, DXs0, iX12, iX20, NX6, NX8, NX10 FUNCTION LIST SYSTEM SETUP Model Type Swash Type HELI Normal F-Mode Setup Switch 1 Switch B Switch 2 Inhibit Hold Switch Switch H 0 1 Channel Assign Channel Input Config 1 Throttle 2 Aileron 3 Elevator 4 Rudder 5 Gear F-Mode 6 Collective 7 AUX 2 Frame Rate 11ms DSMX Panic Mode Operation Bind / I Button Pressed = Panic Mode On Released = Panic Mode Off Servo Setup Chan Travel THR 100/100 AIL 100/100 ELE 100/10
Installing the Flight Battery 1 2 3 1. Lower the throttle stick to the lowest position. 2. Power ON the transmitter. 3. Center all trims. For the included Spektrum DXs transmitter (RTF only), the trims are centered when you hear a higher pitched beep while pressing the trim button. Move the trim in both directions until you hear the high-pitched beep. 4. Attach the hook material to the helicopter frame and the loop material to the flight battery. 5. Install the flight battery on the helicopter frame.
SMART Throttle (BNF Only) 3. Scroll to Settings 4. Select Auto Config To activate Speed infomation using SMART Telemetry: 5. After doing the initial SMART telemetry configuration keep the vehicle powered on 6. Scroll to the Telemetry screen 7. Scroll to SMART ESC and double select 8. Scroll down to NEXT 9.
RTF Your RTF transmitter comes prebound to the model. If you need to re-bind, follow the directions below. 1. Lower the throttle stick to the lowest position. Set all trims to the center position. 2. Power off the transmitter. 3. Install the bind plug in the receiver BIND/PROG port (far left side of the receiver). 4. Connect the flight battery to the ESC. 5. Press and hold the Bind Switch while powering on the transmitter. Flip the model upside down and hold for 15s 6.
Throttle Hold Throttle hold is used to prevent the motor from powering on inadvertently. For safety, turn throttle hold ON any time you need to touch the helicopter or check the direction controls. Throttle hold is also used to turn off the motor quickly if the helicopter is out of control, in danger of crashing, or both. The blades will continue to spin briefly when throttle hold is activated. Control Tests Ensure the throttle hold is ON when doing the direction control tests.
Understanding the Primary Flight Controls If you are not familiar with the controls of your aircraft, take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with them before attempting your first flight.
Flying the 230 S Smart Consult your local laws and ordinances before choosing a location to fly your aircraft. We recommend flying your aircraft outside in calm winds or inside a large gymnasium. Always avoid flying near houses, trees, wires and buildings. You should also be careful to avoid flying in areas where there are many people, such as busy parks, schoolyards or soccer fields. It is best to fly from a smooth flat surface as this will allow the model to slide without tipping over.
Advanced Tuning (Forward Programming) Applies to forward programming capable Spektrum Transmitters including DX6e, DX8e, DX6G2, DX7G2, DX8G2, DX9, iX12, DX18, iX20, DX20, NX6, NX8, NX10 The 230 S Smart default settings are appropriate for most users. We recommend flying with the default parameters before making any adjustments. The 230 S Smart BNF flight controller may be programmed from any compatible Spektrum transmitter (visit SpektrumRC.com for more information).
Advanced Tuning (Non-Forward Programming) Applies to Spektrum transmitters not capable of forward programing including DX6i, DX6e, DX7s DX8, and DX8e Your Blade 230 S Smart was setup at the factory and test flown. The servo adjustment steps are usually only necessary in special circumstances, such as after a crash or if a servo or linkage is replaced.
Trim Flight Perform this procedure if the model is not performing well or has been recently rebuilt from a crash. The trim flight procedure was performed during the factory test flight and only needs to be performed if you notice the model is not returning to level consistently or if the model does not remain still during stationary pirouettes. The trim flight is used to determine the optimal settings for SAFE® technology during flight. The trim flight must be performed in calm conditions.
Post-Flight Inspection and Maintenance Checklist √ Make sure the plastic ball link holds the control ball, but is not tight (binding) on the ball. When a link is too loose on the ball, it can separate from the ball during flight and cause a crash. Replace worn ball links before they fail. Make sure the battery is not connected before cleaning. Remove dust and debris with a soft brush or Cleaning a dry, lint-free cloth.
Problem Possible Cause Solution The bind plug was not removed from the receiver after binding Less than a 5-second wait between first powering on the transmitter and connecting the LED on the receiver flashes flight battery to the helicopter rapidly and the helicopter The helicopter is bound to a will not respond to the different model memory transmitter (after binding) (ModelMatch™ transmitters only) Flight battery or transmitter battery charge is too low Aircraft or transmitter is too close to large me
Exploded View 21 25 24 8 23 6 15 33 27 26 7 9 27 34 12 1 5 17 14 4 16 28 2 20 3 7 13 18 19 11 13 35 30 1 33 29 15 15 Parts Listings 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Part # Description BLH1200 BLH1250 BLH1401 BLH1402 BLH1403 BLH1406 BLH1407 BLH1501 BLH1502 BLH1504 BLH1505 BLH1506 BLH1507 BLH1508 BLH1509 BLH1511 BLH1512 BLH1515 230 S Smart RTF 230 S Smart BNF Main Frame 230 S V2 Main Gear 230 S V2 Tairotor Orange (2) 230 S V2 Vertical Fin Orange 230 S V2 Canopy 230 S V2
Optional Parts Part # Description Part # Description BLH1404 BLH1514 BLH1573 BLH1574 Tail Rotor White (2) 230 S Smart Vertical Tail Fin (white) 230 S Canopy 230 S (green) Blade 230 S Canopy fiberglass (green) Blade 230 S BLH1576 SPMXC1080 SPMXCA320 Option blade (green)t Blade 230 S Smart S 1100 AC Charger, 1x100W Adapter: IC3 Batt / IC3 Dev 6 Limited Warranty What this Warranty Covers Horizon Hobby, LLC, (Horizon) warrants to the original purchaser that the product purchased (the “Product”) will be
vice will be completed and payment will be required without notification or estimate of the expense unless the expense exceeds 50% of the retail purchase cost. By submitting the item for service you are agreeing to payment of the service without notification. Service estimates are available upon request. You must include this request with your item submitted for service. Non-warranty service estimates will be billed a minimum of ½ hour of labor. In addition you will be billed for return freight.
IC Information CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) Contains IC: 6157A-KATY1T, Contains IC: 6157A-WACO1T This device contains license-exempt transmitter(s)/receivers(s) that comply with Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada’s license-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following 2 conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
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