Blade CX2 Manual
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1. E file ADVANCING ELECTRIC FLIGHT Specifications Length oe ea nn ns eee hen ee ee ee 16 42 in 417mm Height 7 17 in 182mm Main Rotor Diameter 13 60 in 345mm Weight w Battery 8 0 02 227 5 Main Motor 180 2 installed Erini eee ee en 7 4V 800mAh Li Po included 2 4GHz DSM 5 Channel included On Board Electronics 4 in 1 Receiver Mixer ESC Gyro installed 5 S60 Super Sub Micro 2 installed TM Table of Contents ONS ES on on a OR 1 3 ONERE ERE 3 NO eR CE Se 3 018 NT 3 e o 3 Damas SAS Si db deed rc d d ui A i 4 Dally REC AULIONS D 4 QUESTIONS Assistance and REDAS deiode nas edes dedisse inue edes ic ede dede ine des iced 4 INSDECUIONS OF es 4 ME 4 Non Warraniy REDA a de 5 Additional Salet Pr caut2. 21 1 32 Gyro Gain Trimmer Pot Description and Adiusiments isa nn 34 Upper Main Rotor Blade Tracking AdIUStImenb s e e 35 Channels Knob Description Te OE 3 Transmitter and 4 in 1 Control Unit Receiver Binding and 40 1 1 39 Main Motor Care and Installing the Optional Main Motor Heat Sink 1 e 41 2006 Official AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code 43 Replacement ate 44 OIIE AELA EAN DE 44 Optional P als son on oet sor dus duo duse duse tem dut eme tune ture ue 45 Vow PAR 46 Exploded 47 Introduction Blade 2 takes the beginner friendly flight stability of the original Blade CX and adds Spektrum 2 4GHz DSM radio control that lets you fly anywhere anytime without ever having to worry about interference In fact it s the first ready to fly RC aircraft of any kind to come with this extraordinary technology built in And best of all the Blade CX2 is a truly Ready for Anyone to Fly micro class electric helicopter Its coaxial c
3. If you as the Purchaser or user are not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this Product you are advised to return this Product immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase Law These Terms are governed by Illinois law without regard to conflict of law principals Safety Precautions This is a sophisticated hobby Product and not a toy 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 The Product 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 injury Questions Assistance and Repairs Your local hobby store and or place of purchase cannot provide warranty support or repair Once assembly setup or use of the Product has been started you must contact Horizon directly This will enable Horizon to better answer your questions and service you in the event that you may need any assistance For questions or assistance please direct your email to productsupport horizonhobby com or call 877 504 0233 toll free to speak to a service technician Inspections or Repair
4. mio LM EFLH1255 oc MONTEM de Rear Body EFLH1256 OS nes Outer Shaft Main Gear 1 EFLH1213 Inner Shaft Main Gear 1 EFLH1243 Inner Shaft Retaining Collar 1 EFLH1214 v Battery Support Rear 1 1223 038 animes Battery SUpport Front ns 1223 Battery Support Joiner 12 EFLH1223 QAO Body Mount Grommet 4 EFLH1226 Css es battery PACK A ss EFLBO990 Landing Skid Right nan EFLH1222 99 andine Skid rc eot 1222 EFLH1225 Please see your favorite retailer or visit our web site www E fliteRC com to find the latest in new replacement and option parts releases for your Blade CX2 46 Exploded View 001 002 003 e 005 Efe ADVANCING ELECTRIC FLIGHT WA HORIZSN 2006 Horizon Hobby Inc 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign Illinois 61822 877 504 0233 www E fliteRC com 2219
5. Continuing to charge or discharge a battery that has begun to balloon or swell can result in a fire A battery that has ballooned or swollen even a small amount must be removed from service completely e n the event of a crash you must quickly and safely disconnect and remove the battery from the model then place it in a safe open area away from flammable materials to observe it for at least 15 minutes e Store the battery at room temperature and approximately 1 2 charge 3 8V per cell 7 6V a 2 cell battery pack for best results e When transporting or temporarily storing the battery the temperature range should be from 40 120 degrees Fahrenheit Do not store the battery or model in a car or direct sunlight whenever possible If stored in a hot car the battery can be damaged or even cause a fire e Do not over discharge the battery Discharging the battery too low can cause damage to the pack resulting in reduced performance and duration Li Po cells should not be discharged to below 3V each under load In the case of the 2 cell Li Po packs used for the Blade CX2 you will not want to allow the battery to fall to below 6V during flight The Blade CX2 4 in 1 control unit does not feature a voltage cutoff of any type so we suggest that you be extremely aware of the power level of the Li Po battery pack during flight If at any time the helicopter begins to require more throttle than typical to maintain hover or flight or has
6. If this is case for your model reduce the gyro gain in small increments until the tail of the helicopter no longer twitches bounces from side to side in hover Turn the gyro gain trimmer pot counterclockwise to decrease gyro gain e The gain value is set too low when the tail of the helicopter feels loose during flight requiring constant left and right rudder inputs to maintain heading when in hover If this is the case for your model increase the gyro gain in small increments until few if any left and right rudder inputs are required to maintain heading Turn the gyro gain trimmer pot clockwise to increase gyro gain Note When adjusting the gyro gain trimmer pot the changes will take effect without the need to power down and re arm the 4 in 1 unit However please exercise extreme caution when adjusting the gyro gain trimmer pot with the model armed to prevent personal injury or damage to the model 34 Upper Main Rotor Blade Tracking Adjustment Caution Be sure to maintain a safe distance from the helicopter approximately 10 15 feet when tracking the Upper Main Rotor Blade Your Blade CX2 is equipped with an adjustable linkage between the Stabilizer Flybar and Upper Main Rotor Blade This linkage allows you to adjust the tracking of the upper main rotor blade for smoother and more Stable flight performance e You can check the upper main rotor blade tracking either on the ground or in the air at eye level It
7. the smart fail safe SmartSafe V positions of your system are also set With SmartSafe in case of loss of signal the throttle will go to the preset position that was stored during the binding process and all other channels will hold their last position And if the receiver 4 in 1 Control Unit is powered on before the transmitter all channels but throttle will go to the fail safe positions that were stored during the binding process while the throttle channel will not generate a pulse in order to prevent the ESC s from arming Note Because the SmartSafe positions are set during the binding process it is important to set all channels to the preferred fail safe positions before proceeding In the case of the Blade CX2 we strongly recommend setting the throttle stick and throttle trim to their lowest positions and the rudder aileron and elevator channels to their neutral positions Channel 5 should be set to your preferred position if you have chosen to utilize it The following steps outline the binding process Each time the transmitter is turned on it enters Bind Mode for a few seconds You can tell that the transmitter is in bind mode when you see the red LED located under the door on the bottom left front of the transmitter blink rapidly Once the LED becomes solid the transmitter is no longer in bind mode and will transmit normally 39 Note For safety disconnect both main motor plugs from the 4 in 1 control unit a
8. are correct you may also check the servo connections on the receiver side of the 4 in 1 unit These should be positioned as follows when viewing the helicopter from behind AIL Channel Forward aileron servo ELE Channel Rear elevator servo Once you have confirmed that the servo connection locations are correct all controls should be functioning properly If you do encounter any problems with your Blade CX2 responding properly to the transmitter do not fly Contact Horizon Hobby s Product Support staff at 877 504 0233 If you have confirmed proper control operation of your Blade CX2 unplug the flight battery from the 4 in 1 unit and reconnect the main motor plugs to the 4 in 1 unit taking care to keep the proper polarity and location of each as they were before the test Use the label on the 4 in 1 unit for reference of the proper polarity and locations Note that the red wire leads are positive and the black wire leads are negative 19 4 in 1 Control Unit Description Arming and Motor Control Test The unique 44 1 Control Unit installed on your Blade CX2 is a lightweight combination of 6 channel 2 4GHz DSM receiver main motor mixer main motor electronic speed controls and piezo gyro The 4 in 1 unit also contains a gyro gain trimmer pot main motor proportional mix trimmer pot and status LED Main Motor Proportional Antenna Wire gt Pot Gain Trimmer Pot Status LED 4 in 1 Control Un
9. combustion engine s nor will operate models with extremely hazardous fuels such as those containing tetranitromethane or hydrazine RADIO CONTROL 1 will have completed a successful radio equipment ground range check before the first flight of a new or repaired model 2 will not fly my model aircraft in the presence of spectators until become a qualified flier unless assisted by an experienced helper 3 At all flying sites a straight or curved line s must be established in front of which all flying takes place with the other side for spectators Only personnel involved with flying the aircraft are allowed at or in front of the flight line Intentional flying behind the flight line is prohibited 4 will operate my model using only radio control frequencies currently allowed by the Federal Communications Commission Only properly licensed Amateurs are authorized to operate equipment on Amateur Band frequencies 5 Flying sites separated by three miles or more are considered safe from site to site interference even when both sites use the same frequencies Any circumstances under three miles separation require a frequency management arrangement which may be either an allocation of specific frequencies for each site or testing to determine that freedom from interference exists Allocation plans or interference test reports shall be signed by the parties involved and provided to AMA Headquarters Documents of agreement and reports m
10. find the latest in new replacement and option parts releases for your Blade CX2 44 Replacement and Optional Parts 2 3 CELL 7 4 11 1V LI PO p 800mAh 2 Cell Li Po 110 Input 11 5 15 DC Output 0 65A Y o RED 2 Cell Li Po AC to 12VDC 6 0 Gram Super Bind Plug 4 in 1 Control Unit JST Balance 2 3 Cell Li Po Mi 5 Receiver ESC Mixer Gyro Balancing Charger 0 65A 1 5 Amp Power Supply sid ce 3525519 BOX2 2 4GHz BCX2 EFLBO990 EFLC3110 EFLC4000 EFLRS60 EFLH1022 EFLH1024 Transmitter Antenna 2 4GHz BCX2 id Bearing 2x6x3mm 2 227242424 BCP P BCX2 Main Motor Heatsink Training Gear Set Mounting Accessories BCX 2 BCX 2 and Screwdriver BCX 2 EFLH1055 EFLH1058 EFLH1121 EFLH1205 EFLH1208 EFLH1209 Outer Shaft and 180 Motor 180 Motor Main Gear Set gt gt w 8T 0 5M Pinion w 8T 0 5M Pinion Left BCX 2 Right BCX 2 u Li Shaft Retaining Bearing 4x8x3mm 2 2 BCX 2 Swashplate Set BCX 2 EFLHI211 EFLH1214 EFLH1215 EFLH1216 Q Q 9 2 Low er Rotor Head Servo Pushrod Set and Linkage Set BCX 2 BCX 2 sebiet L ON Man Upper man Pade Set 2 pair BCX 2 Set 2 pair 2 EFLH1217 ELFH1218 EFLH1219 EFLH1220 EFLH1221 pe Inner Shaft Inner Shaft Landing Skid Set BCX 2 Battery Support Set BCX 2 Body Mount Rod w Head Hub BCX 2 Main Gear BCX 2 Hardwa
11. lost significant power you must land the helicopter and power the motors down IMMEDIATELY to prevent over discharge of the Li Po battery pack If you continue to run the motors after noticing a loss in power it is possible to discharge the Li Po battery pack too far causing permanent damage to the pack Over discharge of the Li Po battery pack can result in shortened flight times loss of power output or failure of the pack entirely If you have any further questions or concerns regarding the handling charging and or use of the included Li Po battery pack please contact Horizon Hobby s Product Support staff at 877 504 0233 Battery Charging is important that you only charge the included 7 4V 800mAh 2 cell Li Po Battery EFLBO990 with the included 2 to 3 Cell 7 4 11 1V Li Po Balancing Charger EFLC3110 Your battery pack is equipped with special Charge Protection Circuitry and a Balance Charge Lead with connector that is only compatible with this charger Attempting to charge the pack using another Li Po charger or non Li Po compatible charger could result in serious damage Please familiarize yourself thoroughly with the warnings and guidelines pages 8 9 before continuing The included 2 to 3 Cell 7 4 11 1V Li Po Balancing Charger will charge a near fully discharged not over discharged 7 4V 800mAh 2 cell Li Po Battery Pack in approximately 1 2 1 5 hours In some cases the charge time may be shorter depending on the actual
12. power your Blade CX2 are of the closed endbell variety and do not require any special maintenance We do however suggest that you allow the motors to cool to near ambient temperature between flights battery pack changes to prevent accelerated motor wear due to excess motor heat You will find the performance and life of the 180 main motors to be very good however installation of the optional Main Motor Heat Sink EFLH1208 can help to further improve motor cooling during flight resulting in improved motor performance and longer motor life Installing the main motor heat sink takes only a few minutes following these steps e Installation of the main motor heat sink will require that you to temporarily remove the right hand main motor from the main frame This is easily accomplished by removing the two motor mounting screws found on the bottom of the main frame 41 With the righthand main motor removed from the frame you can press the main motor heat sink into place near the top end of the left hand main motor We recommend that you use Heat Sink Compound EFLM1913 on any surfaces of the heat sink that make contact with the motor case to further improve the effectiveness of the heat sink The wider end of the heat sink more fins must be placed toward the front of the helicopter e You can now press the right hand main motor into place in the heat sink and use the motor mounting screws to re install the motor on the main frame Ag
13. 4 in 1 unit Note that the proper motor plug locations are marked on the label of the 4 in 1 unit After confirming both main rotor blades respond properly to rudder inputs your Blade M CX2 is now ready for flight However please be sure to review the following sections of the manual before proceeding with the first flight 22 Installing the Optional Training Gear lf the Blade CX2 is your first helicopter model we suggest that you install the optional Training Gear Set EFLH1205 before making your first flight The training gear helps to further increase the stability of the model while also providing added support and cushioning to prevent tip overs and damage to the model from abrupt landings Installing the training gear takes only a few minutes following these steps e The Training Gear Set includes four training gear rods with plastic balls installed four training gear rod to landing skid attachments four screws and one training gear rod mounting base Locate the four training gear rod to landing skid attachments and four screws Note that there are two each of two types of attachments Carefully snap two of the attachments onto the landing skids forward of the landing skid struts The side of the attachment with the large hole should face outward away from the helicopter and forward to the front of the helicopter Next carefully snap the remaining two attachments onto the landing skids behind the landing skid strut
14. EMENTS OF THE PURCHASER S INTENDED USE c Purchaser Remedy Horizon s sole obligation hereunder shall be that Horizon will at its option i repair or ii replace any Product determined by Horizon to be defective In the event of a defect these are the Purchaser s exclusive remedies Horizon reserves the right to inspect any and all equipment involved in a warranty claim Repair or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God accident misuse abuse negligence commercial use or modification of or to any part of the Product This warranty does not cover damage due to improper installation operation maintenance or attempted repair by anyone other than Horizon Return of any goods by Purchaser must be approved by Horizon before shipment Damage Limits HORIZON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES LOSS OF PROFITS OR PRODUCTION OR COMMERCIAL LOSS IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE PRODUCT WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED IN CONTRACT WARRANTY NEGLIGENCE OR STRICT LIABILITY Further in no event shall the liability of Horizon exceed the individual price of the Product on which liability is asserted As 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
15. Front Body Canopy 2 EFLH1256 Rear Body BCX2 EFLAT257 x Sic ace arcs arms tear ara ae ae Complete Body Set BCX2 Optional Parts List EPA x ih check check deck tech check bck dh deck Training Gear Set BCX 2 Main Motor Heat Sink BCX 2 Heat Sink Compound 5g EPLIR CP Front Body Yellow BCX EFLH1228 Rear Yellow BCX ose coerce tee eu cu Complete Body Set Yellow BCX EEBEIEZ30 126 25 uua toutes Front Body Police Blue BCX 2 uuu nce eee Rear Body Police Blue BCX 2 oe Complete Set Police Blue BCX 2 Inner Shaft w Aluminum Head Hub BCX 2 oa ch ae ah cath tenth de dede Inner Shaft for Aluminum Head Hub BCX 2 Aluminum Bearing Holder w Bearing BCX 2 oriri ueri ha Aluminum Lower Rotor Head Set BCX 2 EFLATZAO utu due Aluminum Swashplate Set BCX 2 Front Body Marines w o Decals BCX 2 ZS Rear Marines w o Decals BCX 2 PROM ZOO hee donee dee oe do een Complete Body Set Marines w Decals Gun Missiles BCX 2 Dl cuc Decal Set Marines BCX 2 42 uot ue ue te eed Gun and Missile Set BCX 2 Please see your favorite retailer or visit our web site www E fliteRC com to
16. ain we recommend that you use Heat Sink Compound EFLM1913 on any surfaces of the heat sink that make contact with the motor case to further improve the effectiveness of the heat sink The main motor heat sink is now installed and ready for flight 42 2006 Official AMA National Model Aircraft Safety Code GENERAL 1 will not fly my model aircraft in sanctioned events air shows or model flying demonstrations until it has been proven to be airworthy by having been previously successfully flight tested 2 will not fly my model higher than approximately 400 feet within 3 miles of an airport without notifying the airport operator will give right of way and avoid flying in the proximity of full scale aircraft Where necessary an observer shall be utilized to supervise flying to avoid having models fly in the proximity of full scale aircraft 3 Where established will abide by the safety rules for the flying site use and will not willfully or deliberately fly my models a careless reckless and or dangerous manner 4 The maximum takeoff weight of a model is 55 pounds except models flown under Experimental Aircraft rules 5 will not fly my model unless it is identified with my name and address AMA number on or in the model This does not apply to models while being flown indoors 6 will not operate models with metal bladed propellers or with gaseous boosts in which gases other than air enter their internal
17. amount of capacity left in the pack after a flight NEVER charge the battery unattended Note The Li Po battery pack included with your Blade CX2 will arrive partially charged For this reason the initial charge may only take approximately 30 50 minutes The charger requires up to 1 5 amps of 11 5 to 15 Volt DC input power that can be supplied by the included AC to 12V DC 1 5 Amp Power Supply EFLC4000 for convenient charging anywhere an AC outlet is available NEVER attempt to power the charger from an AC outlet without the use of a proper AC to DC adapter power supply Note When using the AC to DC adapter power supply the charger is protected to prevent damage if the alligator clips touch However please take care to ensure that the alligator clips do not cause shorting of the battery adapter power supply etc by keeping them clear 10 Input power for the charger can also be supplied from a small 12V gel cell or car battery The charger is equipped with two LED indicators marked RED and GREEN on the label These LEDs indicate the following also found on the label of the charger Red Flashing LED Only Input power with no battery connected Red and Green Solid LED Battery connected and charging Red Solid LED Only Charge complete Red and Green Flashing LED Charge error 11 Once you have connected the charger to a power source Use care to ensure proper polarity when connecting the charger to the pow
18. ansmitter Antenna 2 4GHz BCX2 EFLRSOU ce 6 0 Gram Super Sub Micro S60 Servo Gear Set 560 2 5602 anne Case Set 560 cos ear d E Standard Arm Set Fine Spline S60 Bearing 2x6x3mm 2 BCP BCX 2 ZOD PPP Mounting Accessories amp Screwdriver BCX 2 EFLAT ATO 180 Motor w 8T 0 5M Pinion Left BCX 2 25224 325 180 Motor w 8T 0 5M Pinion Right BCX 2 Eo og er Outer Shaft amp Main Gear Set BCX 2 2 ott ot ote ote ate Shaft Retaining Collar Set BCX 2 c tele tede Bearing 4x6x3mm 2 BCX 2 tee ee ee eee ee ee sx Swashplate Set BCX 2 exc ttt ee Lower Rotor Head amp Linkage Set BCX 2 ZS gta ae ea aes Servo Pushrod Set BCX 2 1219 Stabilizer Flybar Set BCX 2 224 0 a Lower Main Blade Set 2 pair BCX 2 ea al rr Upper Main Blade Set 2 pair BCX 2 EFBHI222 Landing Skid Set BCX 2 Sa 22 2 2 10134 130423 Battery Support Set BCX 2 quu rae e os oe ese as Hardware Set BCX 2 Body Mount Rod amp Grommet Set BCX 2 SA Inner Shaft w Head Hub BCX 2 Inner Shaft Main Gear BCX 2 a alas Main Frame Set BCX2
19. ay exist between 1 two or more AMA Chartered Clubs 2 AMA clubs and individual AMA members not associated with AMA Clubs or 3 two or more individual AMA members 6 For Combat distance between combat engagement line and spectator line will be 500 feet per cubic inch of engine displacement Example 40 engine 200 feet electric motors will be based on equivalent combustion engine size Additional safety requirements will be per the RC Combat section of the current Competition Regulations 7 At air shows or model flying demonstrations a single straight line must be established one side of which 15 for flying with the other side for spectators 8 With the exception of events flown under AMA Competition rules after launch except for pilots or helpers being used no powered model may be flown closer than 25 feet to any person 9 Under no circumstances may a pilot or other person touch a powered model in flight 43 Replacement Parts List Blade CX2 RTF Electric Coaxial Heli EFLB0990 7 4V 800mAh 2 Cell Li Po JST Balance EFEOSTIO et ed et et el ed ee 2 3 Cell Li Po Balancing Charger 0 65A to 12VDC 1 5 Amp Power Supply EFEHIO22 b Bind Plug BCX2 OZA assis 4 in 1 Control Unit Receiver ESC Mixer Gyro 2 4GHz BCX2 Ea ean europa LP5DSM 5 Channel Transmitter 2 4GHz 2 EFLH1058 Tr
20. ays as close to straight as possible Also note that further adjustments to the rudder trim can be made using the Main Motor Proportional Mix Trimmer Pot as outlined on page 32 33 27 The right hand stick controls both elevator pitch fore aft and aileron roll Pushing the stick forward will pitch the nose of the helicopter downward allowing the helicopter to be flown forward EM Helicopter Moves Forward Elevator Trim The elevator trim can be used to help keep the helicopter from drifting forward or backward when in hover with no elevator stick input For example if the helicopter drifts forward when in hover pull the elevator trim downward until the helicopter hovers as level as possible with no forward drifting 28 Moving the stick to the left will roll the helicopter to the left allowing the helicopter to be flown to the left Helicopter Slides Left Aileron Trim The aileron trim can be used to help keep the helicopter from drifting left or right when in hover with no aileron stick input For example if the helicopter drifts to the right when in hover add left aileron trim until the helicopter hovers as level as possible with no drifting to the right Once you have become familiar with the controls of the helicopter you are almost ready to fly 29 Choosing a Flying Area When you are ready for your first flight you will want to select a large open area that is free of people and obstructions We strong
21. d maneuvers including Forward Flight Backward Flight Pirouettes Skidding Takeoffs Skidding Landings Spot Landings 31 Main Motor Proportional Mix Trimmer Pot Description and Adjustment The Main Motor Proportional Mix Trimmer Pot be found on the left side of the 4 in 1 control unit This proportional trimmer pot adjusts the amount of mixing between the main motors allowing you to fine tune the rudder trim sub trim to help prevent the nose from drifting to the left or right when in hover Main Motor Proportional Mix Trimmer Pot EFLH1024 MIXER SPEED CONTRUI GYRO SYSTEM stable hover with the rudder trim centered and no rudder control input note toward which direction the nose of the helicopter is trying to drift If the nose of the helicopter is drifting to the left you will want to increase power to the right hand motor spinning the upper main rotor blade This is accomplished by turning the oroportional trimmer pot clockwise MODEL EFLH1024 MIXER SPEED CONTRO SYSTEM 32 the nose of the helicopter is drifting to the right in hover you will want to increase the power to the left hand motor spinning the lower main rotor blade This is accomplished by turning the proportional trimmer pot counterclockwise MODEL EFLH1024 MIXER SPEED CONTRO GYRO SYSTEM Note You must always power down the 4 in 1 unit before making adjustments to the proportiona
22. d screwdrivers Especially keep your hands away from the rotor blades Note on Lithium Polymer Batteries Lithium Polymer batteries are significantly more volatile than alkaline or Ni Cd Ni MH batteries used in RC applications All manufacturer s instructions and warnings must be followed closely Mishandling of Li Po batteries can result in fire Always follow the manufacturer s instructions when disposing of Lithium Polymer batteries 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 Third party transactions are not covered by this warranty Proof of purchase is required for warranty claims Further Horizon reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice and disclaims all other warranties express or implied b Limitations HORIZON MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION EXPRESS OR IMPLIED ABOUT NON INFRINGEMENT MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF THE PRODUCT THE PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THEY ALONE HAVE DETERMINED THAT THE PRODUCT WILL SUITABLY MEET THE REQUIR
23. er source its red LED will flash to indicate the charger has power and Is ready to begin charging Connect the Li Po battery pack to the charger using the specially marked Balance Charge Lead exiting the battery pack and the connector labeled with 7 4V on the charger The connector 15 keyed to prevent reverse polarity connection Note Do not force the connector on the Balance Charge Lead into the connector labeled 11 1V on the charger Doing so could result in damage to the battery pack and charger and could result in a fire When the battery is properly connected and charging normally the red and green LED indicators will glow solid Once the battery has been fully charged the green LED will go out leaving just the red LED glowing solid The battery can now be removed from the charger and installed into the Blade CX2 for flight 12 Charge Errors and Indications In the event that both the red and green LEDs flash a charge error has occurred Some examples of charge errors and their indications include e Alternating flashing of the red and green LEDs will indicate that the charge process has been interrupted If input power to the charger has been interrupted due to disconnection from the power source or a drop in voltage Current output from the power source unplug the battery from the charger Next check to make sure that the input power plug from the AC to 12V DC adapter power supply is connected or that the alligator clips are f
24. erating it in a manner that does not endanger yourself and others or result in damage to the product or the property of others This model is controlled by a radio signal that is subject to interference from many sources outside your control This interference can cause momentary loss of control so it is advisable to always keep a safe distance in all directions around your model as this margin will help to avoid collisions or injury e Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries e Always operate your model in an open area away from cars traffic or people e Avoid operating your model in the street where injury or damage can occur e Never operate the model out into the street or populated areas for any reason e Carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional support equipment chargers rechargeable battery packs etc that you use Keep all chemicals small parts and anything electrical out of the reach of children e Moisture causes damage to electronics Avoid water exposure to all equipment not specifically designed and protected for this purpose e Never lick or place any portion of your model in your mouth as it could cause serious injury or even death FCC Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received includin
25. g interference that may cause undesired operation Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This product contains a radio transmitter with wireless technology which has been tested and found to be compliant with the applicable regulations governing a radio transmitter in the 2 400 GHz to 2 4835 GHz frequency range The associated regulatory agencies of the following countries recognize the noted certifications for this product as authorized for sale and use Italy Netherlands Additional Required Equipment No additional equipment is required to complete your Blade CX2 Blade CX2 RTF Contents Item Description Not Available Separately Blade CX2 RIF Airframe 1252 1552 53 3 9 tk 5953 LP5DSM 5 Channel Transmitter 2 4GHz PRUBOOOO 14125553 7 4V 800mAh 2 Cell Li Po JST Balance ERLCS TIO uu uu ux uc to teet 2 to 3 Cell Li Po Balancing Charger 0 65A EFLCAOOO 222 202 AC to 12V DC 1 5 Amp Power Supply tig tos el Mounting Accessories amp Screwdriver F HIO22 russes Bind Plug Preparing for the First Flight Checklist Please note this checklist is not intended to be a replacement for the content included in this instruction manual Although it can be used as a quick start guide we strongly suggest reading through thi
26. he Li Po battery pack Note Lithium Polymer batteries are significantly more volatile than the alkaline Ni Cd or Ni MH batteries used in RC applications All instructions and warnings must be followed exactly Mishandling of Li Po batteries can result in fire By handling charging or using the included Li Po battery you assume all risks associated with lithium batteries If you do not agree with these conditions return your complete Blade CX2 model in new unused condition to the place of purchase immediately You must charge the included 7 4V 800mAh 2 cell Li Po battery pack in a safe area away from flammable materials Do not charge the battery when installed in the helicopter Never charge the battery unattended When charging the battery you should always remain in constant observation to monitor the charging process and react to potential problems that may occur After flight the battery must be cooled to ambient temperature before charging You MUST use the included 2 to 3 Cell 7 4 11 1V Li Po Balancing Charger ONLY Failure to do so may result in a fire causing personal injury and or property damage DO NOT use a Ni Cd or Ni MH charger e f at any time during the charge or discharge process the battery begins to balloon or swell discontinue charging or discharging immediately Quickly and safely disconnect the battery then place it in a safe open area away from flammable materials to observe it for at least 15 minutes
27. he batteries If at any time the voltage indicated on the LCD screen falls to 4 5V or less an alarm will sound and it will be necessary to replace the batteries with new ones Note Because the LP5DSM transmitter included with the Blade CX2 is equipped with Spektrum 2 4GHz DSM technology it does not require the same input voltage or current consumption as typical 72MHz transmitter for proper operation and optimum performance Installing the Flight Battery Use the included hook and loop material for mounting the Li Po battery pack The hook material is already installed on the battery frame stop The included loop material can be installed on the end of the battery with or without the wire leads depending on how you choose to install the battery and route the wire leads If you choose to install the loop material on the end of the battery with the wire leads it will be a little more difficult to install the battery in the model but the wire leads can be tucked neatly inside of the body If you choose to install the loop material on the end of the battery without the wire leads it will be easier to install the battery in the model but the power leads red and black leads with red JST connector will need to be placed outside of the body The battery can be installed through the opening in the rear of the body Be sure to install the end of the battery with the loop material first If you have installed the loop material on t
28. he end of the battery with the wire leads be sure that the wire leads are oriented to the left side of the model so that they can pass by the stop Slide the battery into the support frame until the hook and loop material makes contact 14 Quick Tip You can install a tape pull tab on the end of the battery to make it easier to remove You can also carefully remove some additional material from the opening in the rear of the body Center of Gravity Once the battery has been properly installed and secured you will need to check the helicopter s center of gravity If the helicopter is not properly balanced it can be difficult to control and constantly try to move forward or backward in hover To check the center of gravity lift the helicopter by the stabilizer flybar with the flybar positioned perpendicular to the tail section of the body Make sure that the helicopter balances level If it does not confirm that the battery has been properly installed and reposition it forward or aft if necessary 15 Control Test Although each Blade CX2 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 other parts were damaged during shipping and handling Before proceeding disconnect both of the main motor plugs from the 4 in 1 control unit making note of their direction and polarities for proper re installation after the control test is comple
29. im to adjust the throttle value for a given stick position For example raising the throttle trim will allow the model to hover at a lower throttle stick position However if you do raise the throttle trim you MUST remember to lower it and the throttle stick to the lowest possible position IMMEDIATELY in the event of a crash or rotor blade strike Failure to lower the throttle trim and throttle stick to its lowest possible position immediately in the event of a crash could result in damage to the main motor ESCs in the 4 in 1 unit which may require replacement of the 4 in 1 unit 26 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 This is accomplished by increasing the speed of the lower main rotor blade while decreasing the speed of the upper main rotor blade Rudder Trim Moving the stick to the right will turn yaw the nose of the helicopter to the to the right about the axis of the main Shaft This is accomplished by increasing the speed of the upper main rotor blade while decreasing the speed of the lower main rotor blade LPSDSM Lo d 1 ___ m ee A Rudder Trim The rudder trim can be used to help keep the nose of the helicopter from rotating to the left or right when in hover with no rudder stick input For example if the nose of the helicopter drifts to the right when in hover add left rudder trim until the nose st
30. ing that the transmitter has been turned on and has an adequate level of battery power as displayed by the LCD screen at the top of the transmitter it is now safe to connect the flight battery to the 4 in 1 unit Note Each time you power the transmitter on it will enter Bind Mode See pages 39 40 for more information regarding Bind Mode for a few seconds as indicated by the red blinking LED located under the door on the left bottom front of the transmitter Once this LED becomes solid the transmitter is no longer in bind mode We recommend waiting to connect the flight battery to the 4 in 1 unit until after the transmitter has exited bind mode otherwise the 4 in 1 unit may not arm properly or as quickly 21 With battery power applied the 4 in 1 unit status LED will blink red and then blink green It is extremely important that you do not move or sway the helicopter once the status LED begins to blink green confirming that the initialization process and calibration of the gyro has begun It is OK to move the model when the status LED 15 blinking red as in the time it takes to connect the flight battery to the 4 in 1 unit and place the model at rest as long as the model remains motionless when the status LED begins to blink green When the status LED becomes solid green the unit is armed and ready for flight Use caution as both main motors will now run with throttle stick or throttle trim input Do not advance the throttle
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32. irmly and properly attached to the power source Also be sure that the power source is providing the proper amount of voltage and current required to the charger After confirming the connections and that the power source Is delivering the necessary voltage and current re Start the charge process by connecting the battery pack Continue to monitor the charge process to ensure that no further charge errors occur Simultaneous flashing of the red and green LEDs will indicate that the voltage of the Li Po battery pack 15 too low to allow the charge process to begin In this case the battery may have been over discharged due to flying the model too long For more information on preventing over discharge of the Li Po battery pack see the guidelines section found on page 9 or that a single cell or even all cells in the battery pack may be damaged If after several charging attempts you continue to see this charge error indication you should remove the battery pack from service and replace it with a new one If you have any further questions or concerns regarding charge error indications please contact Horizon Hobby s Product Support staff at 877 504 0233 Installing the Transmitter Batteries Install the 4 included AA batteries in the transmitter Check the power level of the batteries and operation of the transmitter by switching the power switch on upward The LCD screen at the top of the transmitter will indicate the power level of t
33. it MODEL EFLH1024 MIXER SPEED CONTROMI GYRO SYSTEM Motor Plugs eie If you should ever need to access the 4 in 1 unit usually only required if making adjustments to the gyro gain or main motor proportional mix trimmer pots as outlined on pages 32 34 you can do so by removing the front body canopy from the helicopter This is accomplished by sliding the body canopy and rubber grommets off the body mount rods Note It will not be necessary to access the 4 in 1 unit for proper arming and usual operation 20 The following checklist contains the steps you must follow to ensure proper arming and operation of the 4 in 1 unit as well as proper motor control response L Each time before you fly you must ALWAYS turn on the transmitter power first before connecting the flight battery to the 4 in 1 unit Never connect the flight battery to the 4 in 1 unit before first powering on the transmitter Also never turn off the transmitter before disconnecting the flight battery from the 4 in 1 unit first Both the throttle left hand stick and throttle trim MUST be in their lowest possible position in order for the 4 in 1 unit to arm the electronic speed controls for the main motors If this is the first test flight or a test flight following repairs you will also want to center the rudder aileron and elevator trims Throttle Trim Set Throttle Trim and Elevator Trim Throttle Stick at Lowest Position L After confirm
34. it may be best to have the help of an experienced helicopter pilot to trim the model for you before making your first flight e Once you have the Blade CX2 properly trimmed and maintaining a stable low level hover practice using the rudder elevator and aileron controls to get a feel for how the helicopter responds to control inputs Remember to keep the control inputs as minimal as possible to prevent over controlling the helicopter especially when in hover 30 After becoming comfortable with hovering the Blade CX2 at low levels of altitude just a few inches off the ground you can transition to hovering and flying the helicopter at higher altitudes of approximately three to four feet At these higher altitudes you will be able to get a feel for the flight characteristics of the Blade CX2 when it is flying out of ground effect If at any time during flight you feel like the helicopter is drifting out of control simply release all of the controls except for throttle You will need to use the throttle to maintain altitude but due to the inherent stability of the coaxial counter rotating blades the Blade CX2 will simply return to a stable hover on its own if space allows Don t be afraid to set the helicopter down on the ground quickly by lowering the throttle when approaching walls or other obstacles to help prevent main rotor blade strikes Also the optional Training Gear Set EFLH1 205 will help to further prevent damage to the helico
35. ks are used between the rotor blade and swashplate 36 Channel 5 Knob Description and Function The transmitter included with your Blade CX2 is equipped with an optional use Channel 5 knob labeled as CH 5 on the top right panel This knob allows you to control function of the transmitter s 5th channel This channel remains unused for flying the Blade CX2 however it is available for use in controlling a variety of potential optional features including actuation of an additional servo or certain electronic components It allows full proportional control of the 5th channel from approximately 0 100 travel The knob can be operated in either direction for control You can use either the most clockwise or most counterclockwise position for 0 or 100 travel and you will achieve approximately 50 travel with the knob in the middle position pointing directly to the rear of the transmitter 37 90 Travel 38 Transmitter and 4 in 1 Control Unit Receiver Binding and Fail Safe Binding 15 the process of programming the receiver to recognize the GUID Globally Unique Identifier code of a Single specific transmitter If you ever find that it is necessary to replace your transmitter or the 4 in 1 control unit in your model it will be necessary for you to Bind the new transmitter or 4 in 1 control unit receiver to your existing transmitter or receiver for proper operation During the binding process
36. l mix trimmer pot Any changes made to the trimmer pot will not take effect until the 4 in 1 unit is re initialized and re armed Also you should always center the rudder trim lever on the transmitter after making adjustments to the proportional mix trimmer pot on the 4 in 1 unit Note Be sure to use the proper size and type of screwdriver to carefully make adjustments to the trimmer pot Use of the improper size and type of screwdriver or too much force can damage the trimmer pot Also be sure to take your time when making adjustments to the proportional trimmer pot as it may only require very slight adjustment to achieve the desired level of performance As the battery output voltage decreases throughout the flight it may be necessary to make small adjustments to the rudder trim or rudder control input in order to keep the nose of the helicopter straight These small adjustments can be made using the rudder trim lever or rudder control stick and do not require additional adjustments of the proportional trimmer pot 33 Gyro Gain Trimmer Pot Description and Adjustment The gain trimmer pot adjusts the gain setting value of the piezo gyro used to aid in keeping the tail of the helicopter straight on heading during flight Gain Trimmer Pot 4 in 1 Control Unit MODEL EFLH1024 MIXER SPEED CONTRO jYHO SYSTEM e The gain value is set too high if the tail of the helicopter twitches bounces quickly from side to side when in hover
37. ly recommend an indoor area with at least 20 feet by 20 feet of floor space and no less than 8 foot ceilings If you have to make your first flight and subsequent flights outdoors you MUST pick a time when wind conditions are COMPLETELY CALM Due to the relatively small size and low weight of the Blade CX2 even the slightest amount of wind can cause you to lose control or the rotor blades to strike each other resulting in a crash Flying the Blade CX2 Having followed the proper 4 in 1 control unit arming procedure confirmed proper control of the servos and motors and found a suitable flying area your Blade CX2 is ready for flight In addition to reviewing the flight maneuvers outlined below we recommend that you watch the included Instructional Video CD to see many of these maneuvers and adjustments performed by the Blade CX2 and pilot Slowly raise the throttle stick increasing the speed of the main rotor blades until the model begins to lift off Do not raise the throttle stick too quickly as the model could climb too fast causing you to lose control or make contact with objects above Lift the model off the ground just a few inches and concentrate on balancing the left hand throttle stick position so that the model holds a steady hover altitude In some cases it may be best to make a few short hops to an altitude of just a few inches until you become familiar with the control inputs and trim settings required to main
38. might be a good idea to have an assistant on hand to help sight the blade tracking e Once the main rotor blades have been brought up to speed note whether the tips of the upper main rotor blade are tracking in the same plane or not 35 e the tips are not tracking in the same plane power the helicopter down to make adjustments to the adjustable linkage You can start by turning the ends of the linkage in one half to one full turn at a time Power the helicopter up again and re check the blade tracking If the tracking has gotten better continue to turn the ends of the linkage in one half to one full turn at a time until the tips are tracking in the same plane If the tracking has gotten worse after first turning the ends of the adjustable linkage in turn the ends of the linkage back out one half to one full turn at a time If the tracking then gets better continue to turn the ends of the linkage out one half to one full turn at a time until the tips are tracking in the same plane Typically not much adjustment should be necessary to properly track the tips of the upper main rotor blade However due to the small size of the linkage ends and threaded rods it may not always be possible to achieve absolutely perfect blade tracking Don t worry as the helicopter will still perform well as long as the blade tracking is adjusted as closely as possible Note It will not be necessary to adjust the Lower Main Rotor Blade tracking as fixed lin
39. ounter rotating blades cancel out the rotational torque that makes hovering a conventional helicopter so difficult while providing unsurpassed stability in all other phases of flight too And whether you are a first time helicopter pilot or an experienced pilot looking for the best in coaxial micro helicopter performance you ll enjoy many of the outstanding features that have the Blade CX2 flying in no time such as factory installed main motors 4 in 1 control unit with receiver mixer ESCs and gyro and 560 Super Sub Micro Servos With the included 5 channel transmitter 2 cell 800mAh Li Po battery pack DC charger and AC adapter you ll have precise control for hovering forward flight and more with durations of up to 10 15 minutes per charge While the Blade CX2 is nearly ready to fly right from the box please take the time to read through this manual completely for tips on battery safety and charging control checks flying and more Please also take a few minutes to watch the included Instructional Video CD for additional tips and to see the Blade CX2 in action Warning An RC helicopter is not a toy If misused it can cause serious bodily harm and damage to property Fly only in open areas preferably at AMA Academy of Model Aeronautics approved flying sites following all instructions Keep loose items that can get entangled in the rotor blades away for the main and tail blades including loose clothing or other objects such as pencils an
40. pter a safe area to test motor control free from obstructions and are clear of the rotor blades you can safely begin to power up the model Advance the throttle left hand stick slowly just until the main rotor blades begin to spin Be sure not to advance the throttle stick too far to keep the helicopter from lifting off the ground Note the direction that each of the main rotor blades spins When viewed from the top the lower main rotor blade should spin clockwise and the upper main rotor blade should spin counterclockwise If either rotor blade is operating in the wrong direction unplug the battery then simply reverse its motor plug polarity on the 4 in 1 unit Note that the proper polarity is marked on the label of the 4 in 1 unit After confirming that the direction of rotation for both rotor blades 15 correct it is best to confirm that both rotor blades respond properly to rudder control inputs With both main rotor blades spinning at a low level of power move the rudder left hand stick all the way to the right This should cause the speed of the upper main rotor blade to increase and the speed of the lower main rotor blade to decrease Next move the rudder stick all the way to the left This should cause the speed of the lower main rotor blade to increase and the speed of the upper main rotor blade to decrease If both rotor blades are not responding properly to rudder input simply reverse the locations of their motor plugs on the
41. pter in the event that you must make an abrupt landing to avoid walls or other obstacles IN THE UNFORTUNATE EVENT OF A CRASH OR ROTOR BLADE STRIKE NO MATTER HOW MINOR OR MAJOR YOU MUST LOWER BOTH THE THROTTLE LEFT HAND STICK AND THROTTLE TRIM TO THEIR LOWEST POSSIBLE POSITION AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE ESCS OF THE 4 IN 1 UNIT Failure to lower both the throttle stick and throttle trim to their lowest possible positions in the event of a crash could result in damage to the main motor ESCs in the 4 in 1 unit which may require replacement of the 4 in 1 unit Note Crash damage is not covered under warranty It is extremely important when hovering and flying the Blade CX2 to be aware of the power level of the Li Po battery pack If at any time the helicopter begins to require more throttle than typical to maintain hover or flight or has lost the ability to maintain hover or flight due to significant loss of power you must land the helicopter and power the motors down IMMEDIATELY to prevent over discharge of the Li Po battery pack If you continue to run the motors after noticing a loss in power it is possible to discharge the Li Po battery pack too far causing permanent damage to the pack Over discharge of the Li Po battery pack can result in shortened flight times loss of power output or failure of the pack entirely Once you have gained experience and confidence in hovering the Blade CX2 you can attempt more advance
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43. rd under pressure of the training gear rods With the attachments rods and base properly positioned you can now tighten the attachment screws until they are just snug Take care when tightening the screws to prevent stripping the backside of the attachments e Adjust the position of the tubing keepers and plastic balls on the training gear rods so that the balls are positioned approximately 1 8 from the end of each rod Be sure that the tubing keepers are positioned so that the plastic ball can still spin freely on the rod Your Blade 2 is now ready for flight with the training gear installed 25 Understanding the Controls If you are not familiar with the controls of your Blade CX2 please take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with them before attempting your first flight The left hand stick on the transmitter controls both throttle climb descend and rudder yaw left right When the left hand stick and throttle trim lever are in their lowest positions the main rotor blades will not spin Advancing the Stick upward will increase the speed of the main rotor blades Increasing the speed of the main rotor blades will cause the model to climb Throttle Trim Throttle Trim Descend After lifting the model off the ground you can balance the throttle by carefully moving the left hand stick up and down so that the model will hold a stationary hover without climbing or descending You can also use the throttle tr
44. re Set BCX 2 and Grommet Set BCX 2 EFLH1222 EFLH1223 EFLH1225 EFLH1226 EFLH1242 EFLH1243 Inner Shaft ji Aluminum Power w Aluminum gt Rotor Head Set Head Hub BCX 2 CX 2 Aluminum Bearing Swashplate Set Gun and Missile Set BCX 2 2 BCX 2 NIIT EFLH1254 EFLH1262 EFLH1240 EFLH1244 EFLH1246 2 Main Frame Set 2 Front Body Canopy BCX2 EFLH1255 Complete Body Set BCX 2 Front Body Canopy Marines w o Decals 2 Rear Body Marines w o Decals BCX 2 FFLH 1 258 FFLH 1 259 260 Complete Body Set Marines w Decals Gun Missiles 2 45 Exploded View Parts Listing Exploded Bor M Description Included In Item Number Quantity Required Number Stabilizer Flybar Rubber 2 EFLH1219 dp Stabilizer Flybar Weight 2 1 EFLH1219 QOS otabilizer Cents nr EFLH1219 Upper Main Blade 2 EFLH1221 OOS fest Reese 1 2 x Dm SC OW Ol semer ne EFLH1225 QO Gta casses Stabilizer Flybar Hub Holder 1 EFLH1242 Up n Upper Rotor Head amp Inner Shaft 1 EFLH1242 NER FOR Stabilizer Flybar Linkage 1 EFLH1219 QO Bearing 2mm x 6mm x 3mm 2 EFLH1121 Beanne EFLH1217 a A E Otero EFLH1213 CAS
45. s If this Product needs to be inspected or repaired please call for a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA Pack the Product securely using a shipping carton Please note that original boxes may be included but are not designed to withstand the rigors of shipping without additional protection Ship via a carrier that provides tracking and insurance for lost or damaged parcels as Horizon is not responsible for merchandise until it arrives and is accepted at our facility A Service Repair Request is available at www horizonhobby com on the Support tab If you do not have internet access please include a letter with your complete name street address email address and phone number where you can be reached during business days your RMA number a list of the included items method of payment for any non warranty expenses and a brief summary of the problem Your original sales receipt must also be included for warranty consideration Be sure your name address and RMA number are clearly written on the outside of the shipping carton Warranty Inspection and Repairs To receive warranty service you must include your original sales receipt verifying the proof of purchase date Provided warranty conditions have been met your Product will be repaired or replaced free of charge Repair or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby Non Warranty Repairs Should your repair not be covered by warranty the repair will be comple
46. s The side of the attachment with the large hole should face outward away from the helicopter and backward to the rear of the helicopter 23 Once you have installed all four attachments install the four screws making sure that they thread properly into the back side of the attachment It may be helpful to squeeze the attachment with a pair of pliers to make it easier to thread the screw into the backside of the attachment Do not tighten the screws all the way at this time as the attachments will need to be adjusted for proper alignment once the training gear rods are installed e Locate the four training gear rods and rod mounting base Note that the rod mounting base has four channels into which the training gear rods will mount The open side of these channels will face upward toward the bottom of the helicopter when properly installed e Carefully pass each of the rods through the attachments on the landing skids and into the channels on the base Take care to not pull the landing skids out of their mounts in the battery supports 24 After ensuring that the rods are secure in the base adjust the positions of the attachments on the landing skids so that the base is centered under the main shaft of the helicopter Once confirming the base is centered under the main shaft make sure that each of the landing skids 1 still firmly installed in the mounts of the battery supports Note that the landing skids may be pulled slightly inwa
47. s manual completely before proceeding Remove and inspect contents Charge the flight battery Install the 4 included AA batteries in the transmitter Install the flight battery in the helicopter once it has been fully charged Check the center of gravity of the helicopter Test the controls Install the optional Training Gear Set EFLH1205 strongly recommended if this is your first helicopter model Familiarize yourself with the controls OOD Find a suitable area for flying Flying Checklist Please note this checklist is not intended to be a replacement for the content included in this instruction manual Although it can be used as a quick start guide we strongly suggest reading through this manual completely before proceeding Always turn the transmitter on first Plug the flight battery into the 4 in 1 control unit Allow the 4 in 1 control unit to arm properly Fly the model Land the model Unplug the flight battery from the 4 in 1 control unit L L D L LE Always turn the transmitter off last Battery Warnings and Guidelines While the 7 4V 800mAh 2 cell Lithium Polymer Battery Pack EFLBO990 included with your Blade CX2 features Charge Protection Circuitry and Balance Charging via the included 2 to 3 Cell Lithium Polymer Balancing Charger EFLC3110 to help ensure a safe charge every time you MUST read the following safety instructions and warnings before handling charging or using t
48. s shown on page 16 before proceeding Once the binding process is complete and the flight battery is unplugged from the 4 in 1 unit reconnect the main motor plugs to 4 in 1 unit as noted on page 19 e n order to bind the 4 in 1 control unit s receiver to the transmitter you must first insert the Bind Plug included with your Blade CX2 and replacement 4 in 1 control units into the BAT opening on the receiver Then you will need to power on the 4 in 1 control unit by connecting the flight battery BEFORE powering the transmitter on When you connect the flight battery to the 4 in 1 unit with the bind plug inserted into the BAT opening on the receiver you will see an orange LED blink rapidly on the receiver itself Once the orange LED on the receiver begins to blink turn on the transmitter The transmitter will immediately enter bind mode Then once the orange LED on the receiver and the red LED on the transmitter turn solid the 4 in 1 unit s receiver is bound to the transmitter Now you will need to power down the 4 in 1 control unit and transmitter and remove the bind plug from the receiver Note It is extremely important that you remove the bind plug from the receiver once it has been bound to the transmitter If you do not remove the bind plug the receiver will enter bind mode every time the 4 in 1 unit is powered on 40 Main Motor Care and Installing the Optional Main Motor Heat Sink The 180 motors used to
49. stick or trim until you are clear of the rotor blades and ready to fly Note If the status LED does not become solid green please review the following If after blinking red the status LED becomes solid red you have a positive Radio Frequency RF link between the transmitter and receiver of the 4 in 1 unit but the throttle stick and throttle trim may not be in their lowest possible positions Check to be sure that both the throttle stick and throttle trim are in their lowest possible position and the status LED should blink green then become solid green indicating the unit is armed and ready for flight Proceed to the next step of the checklist once the unit is armed If after blinking red the status LED continues to flash from green to red you do not have a positive RF link between the transmitter and receiver of the 4 in 1 unit First check to be sure that the transmitter has been powered on and has an adequate level of battery power If the transmitter was indeed powered on power both the transmitter and 4 in 1 unit down then follow the steps to bind the 4 in 1 units receiver to the transmitter see pages to for more information Once you have confirmed that the transmitter and receiver are properly bound the 4 in 1 unit should now arm normally If your 4 in 1 unit will not arm after following the guidelines as listed above contact Horizon Hobby s Product Support staff at 877 504 0233 Once you have placed the helico
50. tain a steady hover and altitude As you will find the Blade CX2 requires minor throttle adjustments to maintain its altitude in hover Remember to keep these throttle adjustments as minimal as possible as large adjustments could result in a loss of control and or a possible crash e While attempting to establish a low level hover you can also check to see if any trim adjustments are required to help keep the Blade CX2 from constantly drifting in various directions If you find the helicopter constantly drifts without any directional control input it will be best to land the model before making any adjustments to the trim levers Additional details regarding the location and function of the trim levers can be found on pages 26 29 If the nose of the helicopter is drifting to the left or right you will need to adjust the rudder trim You can also adjust the Main Motor Proportional Mix if you experience any difficulties in trimming nose drift with the rudder trim lever only Please see pages 32 33 for more information regarding Main Motor Proportional Mix Trimmer Pot adjustment If the helicopter is drifting forward or backward you will need to adjust the elevator trim If the helicopter is drifting to the left or right you will need to adjust the aileron trim Continue to make trim adjustments until the helicopter can hover at a low altitude with very little drifting and directional control input If the Blade CX2 is your first helicopter model
51. te It is not safe to perform the control test with the main motor plugs connected to the 4 in 1 control unit after power up 16 Position the helicopter to view it from the left hand side Move the right hand control stick on the transmitter forward and back to check elevator pitch control When the stick is pushed forward the rear servo should push the swashplate upward When the stick is pulled back the rear servo should pull the swashplate downward 17 Position the helicopter to view it from the right hand side Move the right hand control stick on the transmitter left and right to check aileron roll control When the stick is pushed to the left the forward servo should push the swashplate upward 18 lf at any time during the test the controls do not respond properly double check the servo reversing switches located under the door on the bottom left front of the transmitter Dip switches 5 THR channel reversing 6 AIL channel reversing 7 ELE channel reversing and 8 RUD channel reversing should be positioned as shown to ensure proper control response Note All other dip switches should also be positioned as shown to ensure proper operation DO NOT attempt to fly your Blade CX2 with any of the dip switches set in positions that are not shown The remaining dip switches may be used for future expansion If the controls still do not respond properly after ensuring that the servo reversing dip switch positions
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