BNF Instruction Manual EFLH3080 E-flite products are distributed exclusively by Horizon Hobby, Inc. 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign, IL 61822 USA © 2009 Horizon Hobby, Inc. ® US patent D578,146 Multiple patents pending Horizon Hobby UK Units 1-4 Ployters Rd Staple Tye Harlow, Essex CM18 7NS United Kingdom Horizon Hobby Deutschland GmbH Hamburger Strasse 10 25335 Elmshorn Germany DSM and DSM2 are trademarks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby, Inc.
Table of Contents Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Warning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Note on Lithium Polymer Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Additional Safety Precautions and Warnings As the user of this product, you are solely responsible for operating it in a manner that does not endanger yourself and others or result in damage to the product or the property of others. Age Recommendation: 14 years or over. This is not a toy. This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision. This model is controlled by a radio signal that is subject to interference from many sources outside your control.
Preparing for First Flight RC Helicopters are not toys. We strongly suggest you follow this checklist along with the rest of the instruction manual to help you gain important information to operate this RC Helicopter successfully. This will help ensure you get the most fun out of your RC experience. • Remove and inspect contents. • Read EFLC1004 Charger instructions (page 9) prior to charging the included Li-Po batteries. • Read this instruction manual thoroughly.
The Blade mSR’s 5-in-1 control unit features a soft low voltage cutoff (LVC) that occurs when the battery reaches 3V under load. When the soft cutoff occurs, the ESC of the 5-in-1 unit will reduce power to the motors (regardless of the power level you have set with the throttle stick) and the BLUE LED will blink in order to prevent the voltage of the battery from dropping below 3V.
Please follow these steps to charge your single-cell Li-Po battery with the Celectra 4-port Li-Po charger. FOR PORTABLE USE: • Remove the cover on the bottom of the charger and install four D-size batteries (not included), noting proper polarity. Replace the cover after the Alkaline batteries are installed. Celectra 4-Port Li-Po Charger Warning Lithium Polymer (Li-Po) batteries are significantly more volatile than other rechargeable batteries used in RC applications.
Usage Guidelines, Warnings and Safety Precautions • Always inspect batteries before charging. • Never charge or use a Li-Po battery or pack that shows any damage or disfigurement of any kind. Swelling is a sign of internal damage. Any breach of protective cover, wiring or plugs is also reason to discontinue use. See themanufacturer’s instructions for proper disposal of Li-Po batteries. Transmitter Preparation Please make sure you have fresh/charged batteries in your transmitter.
Installing the Flight Battery Once the Li-Po battery has been fully charged, it’s ready to be installed in the helicopter. Install the battery in the helicopter by sliding it into the battery mounting supports/ slots just below the main gears. Slide the battery into the slots with the label facing downward and the connector oriented toward the back of the helicopter. Note: B e sure to slide the battery into the slots until the endcap of the battery comes into contact with the rear battery support.
Transmitter-Specific Binding Instructions DX5e: A. M ake sure the flight battery is disconnected from the 5-in-1 unit and the transmitter is turned off. B. M ove the sticks and switches on the transmitter to the desired failsafe positions (low throttle and neutral control positions). C. P lug the flight battery into the receiver/5-in-1 unit. After 5 seconds the LED on the 5-in1 unit will begin flashing. D. P ull and hold the Trainer Switch on the transmitter while turning the transmitter on.
Transmitter Control Identification 12X: A. M ake sure the flight battery is disconnected from the 5-in-1 unit and the transmitter is turned off. B. M ove the sticks and switches on the transmitter to the desired failsafe positions (low throttle and neutral control positions). C. P lug the flight battery into the receiver/5-in-1 unit. After 5 seconds the LED on the 5-in1 unit will begin flashing. D. P ress the bind button on the back of the transmitter while turning the transmitter on.
Control Test Although each Blade mSR model is test flown at the factory, it is a good idea to test the controls prior to the first flight to ensure none of the servos, linkages or parts were damaged during shipping and handling. With the stick pulled back, the right-hand servo should push the swashplate upward. Mode 2 Turn the transmitter on first and lower the throttle stick completely. Then, plug the battery into the battery lead of the 5-in-1 unit.
If you decide to use an E-flite LP5DSM or HP6DSM transmitter, please position your channel reversal dip switches as follows: Important Channel 5 Information • Channel 5 affects rate settings of the 5-in-1 Control Unit. • If using the MLP4DSM Transmitter, this information is not pertinent. • If using an LP5DSM or HP6DSM Transmitter, please turn the Channel 5 knob clockwise completely.
5-in-1 Control Unit Description, Arming and Motor Control Test The unique 5-in-1 Control Unit installed on your Blade mSR is a lightweight combination of main motor and tail motor electronic speed controls, mixer, gyro, servos and Spektrum DSM2 compatible receiver. The 5-in-1 unit is also equipped with a BLUE status indicator LED. If this is the first test flight, or a test flight following repairs, you should also center the rudder, aileron and elevator trims.
powered on and that the LED indicator on the transmitter is glowing solid red. If the transmitter is powered on and functioning properly, disconnect the flight battery from the 5-in-1 unit, move the transmitter at least 2 feet away from the aircraft, then reconnect the flight battery. Now the 5-in-1 unit should initialize and arm properly. If your 5-in-1 unit will not initialize and arm after following the guidelines as listed above, call the Horizon Support Team at 1-877-504-0233.
Moving the left-hand stick to the left will turn (yaw) the nose of the helicopter to the left about the axis of the main shaft. Nose Yaw Left Mode 2 The elevator stick controls fore and aft pitch of the helicopter. Pushing the stick forward will pitch the nose of the helicopter downward, allowing the helicopter to be flown forward.
Moving the aileron stick to the left will roll the helicopter to the left, allowing the helicopter to be flown sideways towards the left when viewing the helicopter from behind. Mode 2 Helicopter Slides Left Choosing a Flying Area When you are ready for your first flight, you will want to select a relatively open indoor area that is free of people and obstructions.
Optional Training Gear Installation • Place training gear assembly directly under the helicopter If you are transitioning from a coaxial helicopter, or you are a beginner helicopter pilot, please install the optional training gear designed for your Blade mSR. The training gear may help prevent excessive damage by keeping your helicopter as level as possible in the event of a “bail out” (losing orientation and cutting the throttle completely off).
Flying the Blade mSR Note: A ttempting to fly the helicopter without completely reading the manual may cause injury to yourself and people in the vicinity, as well as damage to the helicopter. Having followed the proper 5-in-1 control unit initialization and arming procedures, confirmed proper control of the servos and motors, and found a suitable flying area, your Blade mSR is ready for flight.
NO MATTER HOW MINOR OR MAJOR, YOU MUST LOWER THE THROTTLE STICK TO THE LOWEST POSSIBLE POSITION AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE ESC OF THE 5-IN-1 UNIT. YOU MUST ALSO BE SURE THAT THE THROTTLE TRIM IS SET TO THE MIDDLE POSITION OR TO A POSITION THAT IS LOWER THAN THE MIDDLE.
Troubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Cause Solution Aircraft will not “throttle up” but all other controls seem to function. • User did not lower • Lower throttle stick and throttle throttle trim and throttle trim to their lowest settings. stick prior to initializing the aircraft. Aircraft’s yaw/ • User did not center rudder control is yaw/rudder trim prior inconsistent or to initialization of 5-in-1 requires excessive unit. trim to neutralize yaw movement.
Exploded View Parts Listing Reference # Description (Quantity Required) 1 Main Blade Grips with Hardware: BMSR 2 Rotor Head Linkage Set (4): BMSR 3 Main Rotor Hub with Hardware: BMSR 4 Feathering Spindle with O-rings and Bushings: BMSR 5 Main Rotor Blade Set with Hardware: BMSR 6 Mixing Flybar: BMSR 7 ST 1.2x4 (2) 8 ST 1.
Replacement Parts List EFLB1201S. . . . . . . . . . 120mAh 1-Cell 3.7V 14C Li-Po: BMCX/MSR EFLC1004. . . . . . . . . . . Celectra 4-Port 1-Cell 3.7V 0.3A DC Li-Po Charger EFLC1005. . . . . . . . . . . 6V, 1.5-Amp AC/DC Power Supply EFLH1066. . . . . . . . . . . Replacement Servo Mechanics: BMCX/MSR EFLH1067. . . . . . . . . . . Replacement Servo Retaining Collars: BMCX/MSR EFLH3001. . . . . . . . . . . 5-in-1 Control Unit, Rx/Servos/ESC/Mixer/Gyro: BMSR EFLH3002. . . . . . . . . . .
Warranty Period Horizon Hobby, Inc., (Horizon) warranties that the Products purchased (the “Product”) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase by the Purchaser. Limited Warranty (a) This warranty is limited to the original Purchaser (“Purchaser”) and is not transferable. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE PURCHASER. This warranty covers only those Products purchased from an authorized Horizon dealer.
Non-Warranty Repairs Should your repair not be covered by warranty the repair 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 repair you are agreeing to payment of the repair without notification. Repair estimates are available upon request. You must include this request with your repair. Non-warranty repair estimates will be billed a minimum of ½ hour of labor.
CE Compliance Information for the European Union Instructions for Disposal of WEEE by Users in the European Union This product must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, it is the user’s responsibility to dispose of their waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collections point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment.
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