Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d’utilisation Manuale di Istruzioni
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EN Safety Precautions and Warnings • Always keep a safe distance in all directions around your model to avoid collisions or injury. This model is controlled by a radio signal subject to interference from many sources outside your control. Interference can cause momentary loss of control. • Always operate your model in open spaces away from full-size vehicles, traffic and people.
EN This product uses Betaflight Third Party Software in portions of its coding. For more information on Betaflight Software, please visit: https://github.com/betaflight/betaflight/wiki. THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE. This product may include code developed by one or more third parties (“Third Party Software”). Some Third Party Software may be subject to other terms and conditions that may be available for download with the product documentation.
EN Box Contents: • Torrent™ BNF Basic Quadcopter - Spektrum™ Quad Race Serial Receiver w/telemetry - 4-n-1 FPV ESC - Flight Controller - 150mW Video Transmitter, included in BLH04050 (North America) - 25mW Video Transmitter, included in BLH04050EU (Europe) - FPV Camera Needed to Complete: • DSM2®/DSMX® Compatible Transmitter • 2S 800mAh or 3S 450mAh LiPo Battery • LiPo Compatible Battery Charger • FPV Headset or Groundstation Monitor To receive product updates, special offers and more, register your produc
EN First Flight Preparation Flying Checklist ❏ Always turn the transmitter on first ❏ Plug the flight battery into the lead from the ESC ❏ Allow the ESC to initialize and arm properly ❏ Fly the model ❏ Land the model ❏ Unplug the flight battery from the ESC ❏ Always turn the transmitter off last • Remove and inspect contents • Begin charging the flight battery • Assemble the aircraft • Program your computer transmitter • Install the flight battery in the aircraft (once it has been fully charged) • Bind your tr
EN Transmitter Setup DX6, DX7 (Gen 2), DX8 (Gen 2), DX9, DX18, DX20 FUNCTION LIST SETUP LIST Model Type Airplane F-Mode Setup Switch 1 Switch 2 Inhibit Inhibit Channel Assign Channel Input Config 1 Throttle 2 Aileron 3 Elevator 4 Rudder 5 Gear Switch B 6 Aux 1 Switch H Frame Rate 11ms DSMX Servo Setup Chan THR AIL ELE RUD GER AUX1 Travel 150/150 148/148 148/148 148/148 100/100 100/100 D/R & Expo Switch (B) Chan Pos 0 AILE 1 2 0 ELEV 1 2 Reverse Normal Reverse Normal Reverse Normal Normal D/R 100/100 1
EN Installing the Flight Battery 1. Set the motor arm switch to OFF (position 1). 2. Lower the throttle. 3. Power on the transmitter. 4. Attach hook material to the quadcopter frame and loop material to the battery. 5. Install the flight battery on the quadcopter frame and secure it with the hook and loop strap. 6. Connect the battery cable to the aircraft power lead, noting correct polarity.
EN Transmitter and Receiver Binding To bind or re-bind your quadcopter to your chosen transmitter, follow the directions below. Binding Procedure 1. Select the correct model in your transmitter. 2. Power off your transmitter. 3. Lower the throttle fully. 4. Power the quadcopter on while pressing the bind button located on the flight control board below the camera, as shown in the illustration. 5. Follow the procedures of your specific transmitter to enter Bind Mode. 6.
EN Understanding the Primary Flight Controls If you are not familiar with the controls of your quadcopter, take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with them before attempting your first flight.
EN Elevator Left Side View Elevator down Left Side View Elevator up Forward Backward Aileron Rear View Aileron left Rear View Aileron right Left 11 Right
EN Using the Video Transmitter Consult local laws and ordinances before operating FPV equipment. In some areas, FPV operation may be limited or prohibited. You are responsible for operating this product in a legal and responsible manner. LED window See the Available Frequency table to find the desired video channel and band. The video transmitter channel and band are changed using the button on the top of the quadcopter, as shown. There are 6 LEDs on the video transmitter board.
EN Available Frequencies, North America (mHz) Band CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 Band A 5865 5845 5825 Band B 5733 5752 5771 Band E 5705 5685 5665 FS/IRC 5740 5760 5780 RaceBand 5658 5695 5732 CH 4 5805 5790 5665 5800 5769 CH 5 5785 5809 5885 5820 5806 CH 6 5765 5828 5905 5840 5843 CH 7 5745 5847 5905 5860 5880 CH 8 5725 5866 5905 5880 5917 Available Frequencies, European Union (mHz) Band CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 Band A 5865 5845 5825 Band B 5733 5752 5771 FS/IRC 5740 5760 5780 RaceBand 5732 5732 5732 CH 4 5805 5790 5800 576
EN Preparing the Torrent Quadcopter for Flight 1. Before each flight, ALWAYS power on the transmitter before connecting the flight battery to the quadcopter. After each flight, disconnect the flight battery from the quadcopter before powering off the transmitter. NOTICE: Connecting the flight battery before powering on the transmitter can start the binding process. Please see the Transmitter and Receiver Binding section of this manual for more information. 2.
EN Flying the Torrent Quadcopter Takeoff When you are prepared to fly, start the motors by activating the motor arm switch (switch H), as programmed in the transmitter setup section. Increase the throttle until the model is approximately 2 ft. (600mm) off the ground and check the trim so the model flies as desired. Once the trim is adjusted, begin flying the model. Flight times for the included battery will vary according to how aggressively the throttle is used.
EN Post-Flight Inspection and Maintenance Checklist WARNING: Remove the propellers from the motors prior to performing any troubleshooting or maintenance. Failure to do so may cause serious injury if the motors start unexpetedly. √ Make sure the battery is not connected before cleaning. Remove dust and debris with a soft brush or a dry, lint-free cloth. Motors Replace the motor when the model will not fly steady or veers off when doing a climb out. Make sure the wiring does not block moving parts.
EN Problem Quadcopter will not respond to throttle Quadcopter does not function and smells burnt after connecting the flight battery Possible Cause Solution Motor arm switch is in the OFF position Set the motor arm switch to the ON position Throttle too high and/or throttle trim Reset controls with the throttle stick is too high and throttle trim at the lowest setting Disconnect the flight battery and re-initialize Quadcopter moved during initialization the quadcopter while keeping the quadcopter from mov
EN Problem Difficulty binding Difficulty connecting (after binding) Possible Cause Bind button not pressed while powering on the quadcopter Bind switch or button was not held while transmitter was powered on Transmitter too near aircraft during binding process Quadcopter or transmitter is too close to large metal object, wireless source or another transmitter Transmitter not powered on before the quadcopter Less than a 5-second wait between first powering on the transmitter and connecting the flight batter
EN Parts Explosion 3 4 5 6 11 2 10 7 2 2 9 8 1 2 Parts Listings 1 2 3 4 5 6 Part # BLH04001 BLH04002 BLH04003 SPMVTM150 SPMVTM025 SPMVCM01 Description Carbon Frame Body/Camera Mount Prop Guards (4) 150mW Video Transmitter 25mW Video Transmitter FPV Camera Part # 7 SPMFCMF300 8 BLH04008 9 BLH04009 10 BLHA1024 11 SPM4649T Description Flight Control, F3 4-n-1 FPV ESC, BLHeli 2" FPV Propellers 1104-7600Kv FPV Racing Motor Spektrum Quad Race Serial Receiver w/telemetry Optional Parts Part # EFLB4
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EN Warranty and Service Contact Information Country of Purchase Horizon Hobby Horizon Service Center (Repairs and Repair Requests) United States of America Horizon Product Support (Product Technical Assistance) Sales European Union Horizon Technischer Service Sales: Horizon Hobby GmbH Contact Information Address servicecenter.horizonhobby. com/ RequestForm/ productsupport@horizonhobby. 4105 Fieldstone Rd com Champaign, Illinois, 61822 USA 877-504-0233 websales@horizonhobby.
EN FCC Information FCC ID: BRWAR4649T This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
EN Compliance Information for the European Union EU Compliance Statement: Horizon Hobby, LLC hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the RED and EMC Directives. A copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available online at: http://www.horizonhobby.com/content/ support-render-compliance. Instructions for disposal of WEEE by users in the European Union This product must not be disposed of with other waste.
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