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Instruction Manual
Bedienungsanleitung
Manuel d’utilisation
Manuale di Istruzioni
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NOTICE
All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon
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MEANING OF SPECIAL LANGUAGE
The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating
this product:
WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of property damage, collateral damage, and
serious injury OR create a high probability of superficial injury.
CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of physical property damage AND a possibil-
ity of serious injury.
NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property damage AND little or no
possibility of injury.
WARNING: Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the features of the product before
operating. Failure to operate the product correctly can result in damage to the product, personal property and
cause serious injury.
This is a sophisticated hobby product. It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic
mechanical ability. Failure to operate this Product in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or damage to the
product or other property. This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision. Do not use with
incompatible components or alter this product in any way outside of the instructions provided by Horizon Hobby, LLC. This
manual contains instructions for safety, operation and maintenance. It is essential to read and follow all the instructions
and warnings in the manual, prior to assembly, setup or use, in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or serious
injury.
14+ AGE RECOMMENDATION: Not for children under 14 years. This is not a toy.
17.1 in (434mm)
Motor:
Brushless Outrunner Motor, 1900Kv, 10-Pole Installed
(SPMXAM1208)
Servo:
(4) 2.3-Gram Long-Throw Linear Servo Installed
15.5 in (393mm)
(SPMSA2030L)
Receiver:
Installed
Spektrum™ AS3X/SAFE Receiver (SPMA3187)
Recommended Battery:
Spektrum™ 300mAh 3S 11.1V 30C; JST-RCY Required
Li-Po (SPMX3003SJ30)
Recommended Battery Charger:
Spektrum™ S150 AC/DC Smart Charger, 1x50W
Required
(SPMXC1070) WITH IC3 to JST-RCY adapter
(SPMXCA310)
Without Battery: 93g (3.3 oz)
Recommended Transmitter: With 3S 300mAh Battery: 125g (4.4 oz)
Full-Range 2.4GHz with Spektrum™ DSM2®/
Required
DSMX® technology with programmable
mixing and adjustable dual rates
Table of Contents
Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC)...................................................4 Power Components Service..............................................9
Transmitter Setup.............................................................4 AS3X System Trouble Shooting Guide..............................10
Transmitter and Receiver Binding......................................4 Troubleshooting Guide..............................................10–11
Binding Procedure............................................................4 Replacement Parts..........................................................12
Integrated Telemetry.........................................................5 Optional Parts and Accessories.......................................12
SAFE Select Technology....................................................5 Important Federal Aviation Administration
ESC/Receiver Arming, Battery Installation and (FAA) Information..........................................................13
Center of Gravity.............................................................6 AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code........................13
Control Direction Tests......................................................7 Limited Warranty............................................................13
Control Centering..............................................................7 Contact Information........................................................14
Control Horn Settings........................................................8 FCC Information..............................................................15
Flying Tips and Repairs.....................................................8 IC Information.................................................................15
Post Flight Checklist.........................................................9 Compliance Information for the European Union..............15
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Transmitter Setup
IMPORTANT: After you set up your model, always rebind
the transmitter and receiver to set the desired failsafe Computerized Transmitter Setup
positions. DX series, NX series, iX series
If your transmitter allows it, enable the throttle cut feature. Start all transmitter programming with a blank ACRO
Always engage throttle cut before approaching the aircraft. model (do a model reset), then name the model.
Reversing All Normal
Dual Rates
Low rate is recommended for the initial flights. HIGH 100%
Dual Rates
LOW 70%
NOTICE: To ensure AS3X® technology functions properly,
do not lower rate values below 50%. 10% on aileron, elevator
Expo
NOTICE: If oscillation occurs at high speed, refer to the and rudder
Troubleshooting Guide for more information. Servo Travel 100%
Timer 5 minutes
Exponential
Set Throttle cut to -100%
After your initial flights, you may adjust the expo value to
better suit your flying style.
Binding Procedure
1. Refer to your transmitter’s unique instructions for binding to a receiver (location of transmitter’s Bind control).
2. Make sure the flight battery is disconnected from the aircraft.
3. Power off your transmitter.
4. Place the aircraft on a level surface away from wind.
5. Connect the flight battery in the aircraft. The receiver LED will begin to flash rapidly (typically after 5 seconds).
6. Make sure the transmitter controls are neutral and the throttle and throttle trim are in low position.
7. Put your transmitter into bind mode. Refer to your transmitter’s manual for binding button or switch
instructions.
8. After 5 to 10 seconds, the receiver status LED will turn solid, indicating that the receiver is bound to the
transmitter. If the LED does not turn solid, refer to the Troubleshooting Guide at the back of the manual.
For subsequent flights, power ON the transmitter for 5 seconds before connecting the flight battery.
Integrated Telemetry
This aircraft includes telemetry between the ESC and 3. Power on the aircraft.
receiver, which can provide information including; RPM, 4. A signal bar appears in the top left corner of the screen
voltage, motor current, throttle setting (%), FET (speed when the telemetry information is being received.
controller) temperature, and BEC (servo power supply) 5. Scroll past the servo monitor to view the technology
temperature. screens.
To View Telemetry For more information about compatible transmitters, firm-
1. Begin with the transmitter bound to the receiver. ware updates, and how to use the telemetry technology on
2. Power on the transmitter. your transmitter, visit www.SpektrumRC.com.
100%
x5
100%
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Control Centering
Before the first flights, or in the event of an accident, Centering Controls After First Flights
make sure the flight control surfaces are centered.
Adjust the linkages mechanically if the control surfaces
are not centered. Use of the transmitter sub-trims may not
correctly center the aircraft control surfaces due to the
mechanical limits of linear servos.
1. Make sure the control surfaces are neutral when
the transmitter controls and trims are entered. The
transmitter sub-trim must always be set to zero.
2. When needed, use a pair of pliers to carefully bend the For best performance with AS3X, it is important that
metal linkage (see illustration). excessive trim is not used. If the aircraft requires exces-
3. Make the U-shape narrower to make the linkage sive transmitter trim (4 or more clicks of trim per channel),
shorter. Make the U-shape wider to make the linkage return the transmitter trim to zero and adjust the linkages
longer. mechanically so that the control surfaces are in the flight
trimmed position.
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Assembly D
Assemble in reverse order.
• Connect the motor wire connector to the ESC/receiver. st
• The propeller size numbers (5.3 x 3.5) must face E
forward for correct propeller operation.
• Ensure the propeller adapter and motor mount are fully
connected to the motor.
G
stretch motor stretch
to 1.75motor
length
F
to 1.75 length
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Troubleshooting Guide
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Reset controls with throttle stick and throttle
Throttle stick and/or throttle trim too high trim at lowest setting
Aircraft will not respond
to throttle but responds Throttle channel is reversed Reverse throttle channel on transmitter
to other controls
Open fuselage and make sure motor is
Motor disconnected from receiver connected to the receiver
Damaged propeller, spinner or motor Replace damaged parts
Extra propeller noise or Prop screw is too loose Tighten the prop screw
extra vibration
Remove and balance propeller, or replace
Prop is out of balance with a balanced propeller
Flight battery charge is low Completely recharge flight battery
Propeller installed backwards Install propeller with numbers facing forward
Replace flight battery and follow flight battery
Reduced flight time or Flight battery damaged instructions
aircraft underpowered
Flight conditions may be too cold Make sure battery is warm before use
Replace battery or use a larger capacity
Battery capacity too low for flight conditions battery
Power off transmitter, move transmitter a
Transmitter too near aircraft during binding larger distance from aircraft, disconnect and
process reconnect flight battery to aircraft and follow
binding instructions
LED on receiver flashes
and aircraft will not bind Bind switch or button not held long enough Power off transmitter and repeat bind pro-
to transmitter (during cess. Hold transmitter bind button or switch
during bind process
binding) until receiver is bound
Aircraft or transmitter is too close to large Move aircraft and transmitter to another
metal object, wireless source or another location and attempt binding again
transmitter
Troubleshooting Guide
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Less than a 5-second wait between first Leaving transmitter on, disconnect and
powering on transmitter and connecting reconnect flight battery to aircraft
flight battery to aircraft
Select correct model memory on transmitter
Aircraft bound to different model memory and disconnect and reconnect flight battery
(ModelMatch™ radios only)
LED on receiver flashes to aircraft
rapidly and aircraft will Flight battery/transmitter battery charge is
not respond to transmit- too low Replace/recharge batteries
ter (after binding)
Transmitter may have been bound to a Select the right transmitter or bind to the
different model (or with a different DSM new one
Protocol)
Aircraft or transmitter is too close to large Move aircraft and transmitter to another
metal object, wireless source or another location and attempt linking again
transmitter
Control surface, control horn, linkage or Replace or repair damaged parts and adjust
servo damage controls
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Contains FCC ID: BRWWACO1T residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and
This equipment complies with FCC and IC radiation can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
This equipment should be installed and operated with mini- interference to radio communications. However, there is no
mum distance 20cm between the radiator and/or antenna guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular in-
and your body (excluding fingers, hands, wrists, ankles and stallation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
feet). This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity
measures:
EFL UMX Pitts BNF Basic (EFLU15250)
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must receiver.
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may cause undesired operation. from that to which the receiver is connected.
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