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Battery Charging

Charging Warnings

The Battery Charger (SPMXC1020) included with your helicopter has been designed

to safely charge the Li-Po battery.

NOTICE: All instructions and warnings must be followed exactly. Mishandling

of Li-Po batteries can result in a ﬁ re, personal injury and/or property damage.

• NEVER LEAVE CHARGING BATTERIES UNATTENDED.

• NEVER CHARGE BATTERIES OVERNIGHT

• By handling, charging or using the included Li-Po battery, you assume all risks

associated with lithium batteries.

• If at any time the battery begins to balloon or swell, discontinue use immediately. If

charging or discharging, discontinue and disconnect. Continuing to use, charge or

discharge a battery that is ballooning or swelling can result in ﬁ re.

• Always store the battery at room temperature in a dry area for best results.

• Always transport or temporarily store the battery in a temperature range of 40–

120º F (5–49° C). Do not store battery or model in a car or direct sunlight. If stored

in a hot car, the battery can be damaged or even catch ﬁ re.

• Always charge batteries away from ﬂ ammable materials.

• Always inspect the battery before charging.

• Always disconnect the battery after charging, and let the charger cool between

charges.

• Always constantly monitor the temperature of the battery pack while charging.

• ONLY USE A CHARGER SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO CHARGE LI-PO BATTERIES.

Failure to charge the battery with a compatible charger may cause a ﬁ re resulting

in personal injury and/or property damage.

• Never discharge Li-Po cells to below 3V under load.

• Never cover warning labels with hook and loop strips.

• Never leave charging batteries unattended.

• Never charge batteries outside recommended levels.

• Never charge damaged batteries.

• Never attempt to dismantle or alter the charger.

• Never allow minors to charge battery packs.

• Never charge batteries in extremely hot or cold places (recommended between

40–120° F or 5–49° C) or place in direct sunlight.

First Flight Preparation

• Remove and inspect contents

• Begin charging the ﬂ ight battery

• Install the ﬂ ight battery in the helicopter (once it has been fully charged)

• Program your computer transmitter

• Bind your transmitter (BNF only)

• Familiarize yourself with the controls

• Find a suitable area for ﬂ ying

Flying Checklist

❏ Always turn the transmitter on ﬁ rst

❏ Plug the ﬂ ight battery into the lead from the ESC

❏ Allow the ESC to initialize and arm properly

❏ Fly the model

❏ Land the model

❏ Unplug the ﬂ ight battery from the ESC

❏ Always turn the transmitter off last

The recommended battery for the Blade

330 S, included with the RTF version, is

an 11.1V, 3200mAh 3S 30C Smart Technology LiPo battery with an IC3™ connec-

tor (SPMX32003S30). If using a different battery, the battery should be of similar

capacity, dimensions and weight to ﬁ t in the fuselage. The aircraft electronic speed

control is equipped with an IC3 device connector. Ensure the battery chosen is

compatible. Always ensure the model balances at the recommended center of

gravity (CG) with the chosen battery. Follow your chosen battery and battery char-

ger instructions to charge the ﬂ ight battery.

RTF Smart Technology Battery and S120 Charger, Speci cations

and Operation

The Spektrum S120 SMART Technology battery charger included with the RTF ver-

sion of the aircraft is compatible only with Spektrum SMART 2-3 cell LiPo batteries

or 6-7 cell NiMH batteries. It is not compaptible with any other battery chemistries

or non-SMART batteries.

A USB power supply is required for use. A USB-C QC type power supply is recom-

mended for the fastest charge times.

To charge the included ﬂ ight 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 (A) into the

charger IC3 port, and insert the

battery balance lead (B) into the

charger balance port. Both the

IC3 and balance connectors must

be connected for the charging

process to begin. 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. Disconnect the IC3 and balance connectors when the charge and balance

cycles are complete, as indicated by the LED.

4. The LED indicator will glow solid red to indicate a charging error. Follow the

operation steps to ensure proper connection is used to charge the battery.

Refer to the LED indicator table for charger status.

IMPORTANT: Connecting a non-SMART battery will cause a charge error and the

S120 will not recognize or charge the battery.

S120 Speci cations

Input USB Type C, power supply not included

Input Voltage 5V-12V

Charge Power 18W max (dependant on power supply)

Compatible USB Power Adaptor

5V/1A, 5V/2A, USB Quick Charge (QC)

2.0/3.0

Battery Connector IC3™ and balance connector

Battery Types LiPo, NiMH (Spektrum SMART Batteries only)

Cell Count 2-3 cell LiPo, 6-7 cell NiMH

Max Output Voltage 13.05V

Max Output Current Up to 2A

LED Indicator

Power On

USB 5V: White LED

USB Quick Charge 2.0/3.0: Blue LED

LiPo: Purple LED

NiMH: Yellow LED

Battery Capacity

Less Than 25% Single Flash

25% – 75% Double Flash

76% – 99% Triple Flash

Charge Complete Green LED (Solid)

Error Red LED (Solid)

USB-C port LED Indicator

Balance Port

IC3 Charge Port