Champ S Instruction Manual • Bedienungsanleitung • Manuel d’utilisation • Manuale di Istruzioni ®
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EN Included in the Box UM Champ S+ 2S 7.4V Li-Po battery charger Transmitter (RTF Only) 2S 7.4V 280mAh 45C Lithium Polymer Battery AC power Supply 280 mAh 7.4V Li-Po Battery AA Alkaline Batteries (4) (RTF Only) Table of Contents Charging Warnings................................................4 Charging the Flight Battery ...................................4 Transmitter Batteries Installation ...........................5 Transmitter ...........................................................
EN Charging Warnings The included battery charger (EFLUC1007) has been designed to safely charge the Li-Po battery. • Always charge batteries away from flammable 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.
EN Transmitter The included transmitter comes pre-bound to the aircraft. Low Battery Alarm When the battery voltage drops too low, an alarm sounds and the LED flashes. The batteries must be replaced immediately. If this happens while flying, land your aircraft as soon and as safely as possible.
EN BNF AIRCRAFT ONLY Transmitter Setup Non Computerized Transmitter Setup (DX5e) IMPORTANT: The installed receiver has been programmed for operation SAFE Plus SAFE Plus Flight Transmitter specifically in this aircraft. mode switch Modes Supported To operate the SAFE® Plus system Throttle, Aileron, Elevator and Rudder in Normal Position in this aircraft, set up your optional DX5e 0 Beginner DSMX®/DSM2® transmitter using the CH 5 switch 1 Experienced (2 pos switch) chart below.
EN Binding Re-Binding the RTF Transmitter Your Champ S+ RTF transmitter comes pre-bound to the aircraft. If you ever need to re-bind your aircraft, follow this binding table. Binding Procedure 1. Make sure the flight battery is disconnected from the aircraft. 2. Ensure the transmitter is powered OFF. 3. Connect the flight battery to the aircraft and turn the aircraft upright. Both ailerons will go up. Set the aircraft upright on its wheels. 4.
EN 1 2 0 Technology Flight Modes Beginner Mode (with automatic self-leveling): • Below 20 ft (10m), pitch (nose up and down) and roll (wing tips up and down) angles are limited to help you keep the aircraft airborne. Release both sticks for self-leveling. Beginner Mode (Switch Position 0) • Above approx. 20 feet (10m), pitch and roll control are increased slightly. Pitch • At any time release both sticks to activate Panic Recovery mode for self-leveling.
EN Virtual Fence The Champ S+ comes out of the box with the Virtual Fence feature turned ON. This feature prevents unwanted flyaways by limiting the aircraft to a 450 ft (137m) flying radius (Virtual Fence). If the aircraft reaches the 450 ft boundary, the SAFE Plus technology will take over and fly the aircraft back into the flying radius. The aircraft will always position itself to re-enter the flying radius flying towards you.
EN Holding Pattern (HP) If at any time the aircraft seems too far away, or you would like to “pause” the flight, press and release the HP/AL button on the transmitter. The aircraft will return to the initialization point/location and begin to fly a circular pattern at an altitude of approximately 65 ft (20m). When the aircraft is in HP, it flies fully autonomously. The transmitter sticks have no control.
EN AutoLand (AL) When you are ready to land or your flight timer has signaled, press and hold the red HP/AL button on the transmitter for 4 seconds. The aircraft will instantly respond and begin an upwind landing approach to return to the initialization point/location. The aircraft will land into the wind near your initialization point/location and come to a complete stop. When AutoLand is activated, you can still control the aircraft to avoid obstacles like trees or poles.
EN Indoor Flight / GPS OFF Indoor Mode will need to be activated before indoor flight can happen. The GPS system will not be able to establish a GPS lock if activated while indoors. The aircraft will be unresponsive searching for a GPS signal. When Indoor Mode is turned ON the GPS features are OFF, meaning Virtual Fence, Holding Pattern and AutoLand are deactivated. However, the SAFE flight modes (Beginner, Intermediate and Experienced Modes) are fully functional. 2 Turning ON Indoor Mode 1.
EN Flying Tips • Consult local laws and ordinances before choosing a location to fly your aircraft. • Always make deliberate and steady control stick movements for smooth control of your aircraft. • Keep your aircraft in plain sight and up wind. • Always avoid flying near houses, trees, wires and buildings. • Always avoid flying in areas where there are many people, such as busy parks, schoolyards or soccer fields.
EN Battery Installation 1 1. Open the battery hatch and place the battery so that it is centered in the battery compartment. 2. Power on your transmitter, then wait 5 seconds. 3. Connect the battery to the aircraft, noting proper polarity. Both ailerons will go up, indicating that the aircraft is powered up. The aircraft will not connect to the transmitter or start to seek for GPS lock until it is upright on the ground and motionless.
EN 1. For your first flights, place the aircraft in Beginner mode. Wind 0–10 mph (0–16 km/h) 2. Place the aircraft on its landing gear in the center of your flying area facing into the wind and secure the aircraft from taking off. Advance the throttle to 100% then back down to 0% to set the landing direction (heading) for the AutoLand feature. Beginner eginner Mode (Switch Position 0) 3. Throttle up to 100% and slowly pull back on the elevator to takeoff.
EN Landing Press and Hold the AL button for approximately 4 seconds to automatically land the aircraft. To manually land, approach the runway with the aircraft pointed into the wind and the wings level. Slowly lower the throttle to 25%. Near the ground, fully lower the throttle and pull back on the elevator stick to flare. Wind 0–10 mph (0–16 km/h) CAUTION: Never catch a flying aircraft in your hands. Doing so could cause personal injury and damage to the aircraft. After Flying 1.
EN Appendix Appendix Compass Calibration Calibration may be required if the accuracy of the AutoLand feature is poor or a compass error is given. 2 1. Power ON your transmitter. 2. Connect a fully charged battery to the aircraft and set the aircraft on the ground on its wheels. 3. Hold the transmitter sticks as shown. 4. Within 90 seconds, the ailerons will move up and down continuously, indicating that the aircraft is ready for compass calibration.
EN Control Direction Test Appendix 2 1 1. Place the aircraft into Experienced Mode (switch position 2). 2. Face the aircraft away from you. 3. Restrain the aircraft so it does not escape your control while you are testing your transmitter controls. 4. Move the sticks on the transmitter to ensure the aircraft responds as shown. 5. If the aircraft responds as shown, move the SAFE® mode switch to Beginner Mode (Position 0) to prepare to fly.
EN Appendix SAFE® Plus Control Direction Test SAFE Reaction Put the aircraft into Beginner Mode (switch position 0) and Perform the Control Direction Test to ensure the SAFE® Plus system responds correctly to your aircraft’s movements. Once you are sure the aircraft responds correctly, move the aircraft as shown to ensure the SAFE® Plus system moves the control surfaces in their proper direction. The rudder moves only while the aircraft is moving.
EN Appendix Advanced User Information Adjusting Trim in Flight Direction of Drift When you are comfortable flying in Experienced Mode, try adjusting the trim in flight. Press the trim buttons on your transmitter to adjust how the aircraft flies.
EN Appendix Advanced User Information Continued Settings for Control Horns Rudder Elevator Aileron The illustration shows factory settings for linkages on the control horns. After flying, if you want to modify control throw, carefully adjust the linkage positions for desired control response. Center of Gravity (CG) Measure back 29-35mm from the leading edge of the wing, where the wing meets the fuselage, and place a mark. With the battery installed, balance the aircraft within this CG range.
EN Appendix Motor Service Disassembly CAUTION: DO NOT handle the propeller while the flight battery is connected to the ESC. Personal injury could result. Propeller Removal 1. Disconnect the battery. C 2. Remove the Spinner (A), Prop screw (B), Propeller (C) and Spinner backplate (D) from the propshaft. Since the propeller and spinner are glued together, glue residue may need to be cleaned from the spinner or propeller when these parts are used again. A D B Motor Removal 1.
EN Appendix Optional First Person View (FPV) Installation Visit the Champ S+ page at www.hobbyzonerc. com for information about the optional FPV system (sold separately). FPV compatible systems for this aircraft. - SPMVS2500 - Camera and Teleporter V4 headset bundle or - SPMVA2500 - 25mW FPV Micro camera - SPMVR1100 - Teleporter V4 or - SPMVM430 - Spektrum Monitor Consult local laws and ordinances before operating FPV (first person view) equipment. In some areas, FPV operation may be limited or prohibited.
EN Troubleshooting Guide (SAFE® Plus) Possible Cause Problem Controls oscillate in flight, Propeller is unbalanced, causing (Aircraft rapidly jumps or excessive vibration moves) The prop screw is too loose, causing vibration Aircraft does not connect Aircraft is not upright and immobile to transmitter after battery after battery is connected is connected Solution Remove propeller and rebalance or replace it if damaged Tighten the prop screw Keep the Aircraft upright and immobile for up to 90 seconds after
EN Problem Possible Cause Ailerons go up Transmitter too near aircraft during aircraft will not bind binding process to transmitter (during binding) Problem Ailerons go up and aircraft will not respond to transmitter (after binding) Control surface does not move Solution Power off transmitter, move transmitter a larger distance from aircraft, disconnect and reconnect flight battery to aircraft and follow binding instructions Bind switch or button not held long enough during bind process Power off tra
EN Limited Warranty Horizon has no control over use, setup, final assembly, modification or misuse, no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any resulting damage or injury. By the act of use, setup or assembly, the user accepts all resulting liability. If you as the purchaser or user are not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of the Product, purchaser is advised to return the Product immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase.
EN 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.
EN FCC Information 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.
Replacement Parts – Ersatzteile – – Pièces de rechange – Pezzi di ricambio – Part # • Nummer Numéro • Codice Description EFLB2802S30 280mAh 2S 7.4V 30C Li-Po battery Celectra 2S 7.4V DC Li-Po Charger AC to 12VDC, 1.5Amp Power Supply Beschreibung 280mAh 2S 7.4V 30C Li-Po Celectra 2S 7.
Optional Parts – Optionale Bauteile – – Pièces optionnelles – Pezzi opzionali – Part # • Nummer Numéro • Codice SPMVA2500 SPMVS2500 SPMVA2500 SPMVR1100 SPMVM430 EFLUC1008 EFLA700UM RTM55R1000 RTM5500 Description Beschreibung Description Descrizione Spektrum FPV Spektrum Ultra Micro System - Ultra Micro FPV System mit V-Brille Camera and Spektrum Teleporter Teleporter V4 V4 m. Micro-Kamera headset bundle 25mW 25mW FPV Micro Spektrum 5,8Ghz Camera 25mw MicroVideokamera u.
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