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1. RTB 2 4 GHz No NE3524RTB Operating Instructions SOLO PRO 229 EC145 Black FIR RIB 2 4 GHz No NE3525RTB V02 02 14 APPROVED CODE INSIDE FUTABA Transmitter Ready abbreviated to FTR applies to selected models from the Nine Eagles range These models transmitter and receiver work with the FUTABA S FHSS code which means that they can also be controlled by FUTABA transmitters which can be operated in S FHSS mode At present these are the following transmitters T6J R2006GS 2 4 GHz FHSS No F4100 T 8J R2008SB 2 4 GHz FHSS S FHSS No F4108 T18MZ R7008SB 2 4 GHz FASSTest M2 No F8073 T18MZ R7008SB 2 4 GHz FASSTest M1 No F8073M1 T 14SG R7008SB 2 4 GHz FASSTest M2 No F8075 T14SG R7008SB 2 4 GHz FASSTest M1 No F8075M1 FX 32 R7008 2 4 GHz FASSTest No F8078 Operating Instructions SOLO PRO 229 EC145 Police FTR RTB 2 4 GHZ No NE3524RTB Explanation of specialist terms Climb and descent Throttle pitch This controls the model s climb and descent Yaw The model s movement around the vertical axis the helicopter rotates to right or left Elevator The model s movement around the lateral axis forward or reverse flight Roll The model s movement around the longitudinal axis sideways movement to right or left Dual Rate Switchable travel reduction for control mo vements Binding Creating the radio link between transmitter and receiver SOLO PRO 229 EC145 Black FTR RTB 2
2. Throttle curve i Normal Collective 771 pitch curve Normal Throttle 10 L4 100 10096 ECETIA Collective pitch 3D w Preparing the transmitter using the Futaba T8J as an example Set S FHSS modulation The transmitter must be set to swashplate mode H 1 see T8J instructions 8 1 Parameter page 38 Please note 1 The model must stand on a level surface during the initialisation process 2 Always switch the transmitter on first and only then the receiver Installing the flight battery Move the collective pitch throttle stick and trim to their lowest position Switch the transmitter on Withdraw the front fuselage fairing and insert the charged LiPo flight battery in the battery frame in the helicopter see Figs 1 and 2 Support the model at the marked point main rotor axis and allow it to hang freely Ideally it will now balance exactly level If you need to make corrections do so only by moving the flight battery forward or aft in the frame see Fig 3 Connect the LiPo flight battery Take care not to touch the throttle control Do not move the model for a minimum of five seconds otherwise the initialisation process will not take place Fit the front fairing onto the fuselage again see Fig 4 Repeat this procedure every time you wish to fly the model aA SDS EJ T NILILELDLI Operating Instructions SOLO PRO 229 EC145 Police FTR RTB 2 4
3. GHZ No NE3524RTB SOLO PRO 229 EC145 Black FTR RTB 2 4 GHZ No NE3525RTB Binding the transmitter to the model T Switch the transmitter on then connect the flight battery Locate the T button binding button and hold it pressed in for about three seconds If initialisation binding is successful the receiver s status LED glows constantly eT Binding is retained when the system is switched off The procedure only needs to be repeated if you replace the CCH ee receiver or transmitter Nine Eagles 48IN0 Transmitter adjustment facilities Setting up a throttle curve to program the throttle curves please follow the description in the instructions supplied with your T8J radio control system 8 2 Programming the throttle curve THR CURVE page 40 Setting up a collective pitch curve to program the collective pitch curves please follow the description in the instructions supplied with your T8J radio control systems 8 9 Setting collective pitch travel COLL TRAVEL page 47 Setting tail rotor gyro gain to adjust the gain of the tail rotor gyro please follow the description in the instructions supplied with your T8J radio control system 8 5 Gyro gyro gain page 44 11 Ww These points must be checked before flying Controlling the model Mode 1 Mode 2 If you move the roll Before flying the model check that the receiver battery is PER Roll fully charged and that the transmitter batteries still
4. detailed scale model helicopter completely factory assembled and set up ready to fly Detailed scale fuselage highly detailed with numerous external fittings Four blade rotor head Brushless motors for main and tail rotors e LiPo battery 11 1 V 800 mAh 25C e Triple axis gyro system FUTABA S FHSS receiver system x 8 g digital servos Replacement tail rotor blade Battery charger with plug type mains PSU Operating instructions Please be sure to observe the Safety Notes concerning N the handling of Lithium lon Polymer batteries page 7 6 Dear Customer Congratulations on choosing a factory assembled mo del helicopter from our range Many thanks for placing your trust in us The model can be completed and prepared for flight very quickly Please read right through these instruc tions before attempting to fly the model for the first time as this will make it much easier to operate the model safely All directions such as right hand are as seen from the tail of the model looking forward Specification Main rotor diameter approx 396 mm Tail rotor diameter approx 92 mm Length approx 430 mm Height approx 150 mm All up weight approx 462 g RC functions Pitch axis roll collective pitch and throttle Recommended accessories 1xF4108 T 8J R2008SB 2 4 GHz FHSS S FHSS Operating Instructions SOLO PRO 229 EC145 Police FTR RTB 2 4 GHZ No NE3524RTB SOLO PRO 229 EC145 Black FTR RTB 2
5. have adequate capacity Ensure that the throttle stick is at the lowest position fully back before switching the model on and that all other sticks and switches are in the normal position Check that all servos are working perfectly Check that each component has been installed correctly Check that the whole model is in perfect technical condi tion When it is time to switch the receiver and transmitter on or off please observe the following procedure Always switch the transmitter on first and only then the receiver After the flight always switch the receiver off first and only then the transmitter If you fail to keep to this sequence the model could fly off out of control Check that all linkages are correctly fitted and devoid of lost motion replace them if necessary Sloppy linkages may cause instability in flight Before flying the model check that the connection bet ween flight battery and model is secure Vibration during a flight may cause the connectors to work loose the mo del would then be out of control 12 stick to left or right the helicopter flies in the corresponding direction Climb descent When you move the 7 throttle stick up or down the helicopter climbs or descends Yaw If you move the tail rotor stick to left or right the helicopter rotates in the corre sponding direction Pitch axis If you move the pitch axis stick up or down the helicopter w
6. model flying sites only Never operate the model in stormy weather Never point the transmitter aerial straight at the model when operating it The transmitter signal is at its weakest in this di rection It is always best to stand with the long side of the aerial angled towards the model SOLO PRO 229 EC145 Black FTR RTB 2 4 GHZ No NE3525RTB Insurance Ground based models are usually covered by standard personal third party insurance policies In order to fly model aircraft you will need to extend the cover of your existing policy or take out specific insurance Check your insurance policy and take out new cover where necessary Liability exclusion robbe Modellsport is unable to ensure that you observe the as sembly and operating instructions or the conditions and methods used for installing operating and maintaining the model compo nents For this reason we accept no liability for loss damage or costs which are due to the erroneous use and operation of our pro ducts or are connected with such operation in any way Regardless of the legal argument employed our obligation to pay compensation is limited to the invoice value of those robbe products directly involved in the event in which the damage oc curred unless otherwise prescribed by law This does not apply if the company is deemed to have unlimited liability according to statutory regulation due to deliberate or gross negligence Set contents Finely
7. place in a large indoor space devoid of obstructions If you have to fly the model in the open air wait for a day with totally flat calm conditions We recommend that you ask an experienced helicopter pilot to help you during the first few flights Once the model is properly trimmed you can practise hovering and carry out manoeuvres such as circles squares rectangles and figures of eight Initially it is always best to stand about two metres away from the model behind or at right angles to it this avoids giving incorrect control commands You can fly a square pattern by alternating the direction of flight away from the pilot to the pilot s right and then towards the pilot again Important Check the state of charge of the transmitter batte ries before each flight and recharge them when necessary It is essential to charge the flight battery before every flight Tip when the helicopter is flying with the nose pointing to wards you the controls are reversed apart from the throttle control 13 cr NE252404 NE252407 NE252411 NE252416 Wb Cum 22 252419 252423 ES NE252424 NE252425 NE252426 NE252427 NE480064 NE200113 NE200120 l 4 Operating Instructions SOLO PRO 229 EC145 Police FTR RTB 2 4 GHZ No NE3524RTB SOLO PRO 229 EC145 Black FTR RTB 2 4 GHZ No NE3525RTB Replacement Parts list SOLO PRO 229 EC145 Police FTR RTB Replacement Parts list SOLO PRO 229 EC145 Black FTR R
8. 4 GHz NE3525RTB N Safety Notes regarding LiPo batteries Do not place the battery in water or any other liquid Never heat or incinerate the pack or place it in a microwave oven Avoid short circuits and never charge the battery with reversed polarity Do not subject the battery to pressure or shock loads and never distort or throw the pack Never solder directly to the battery Do not modify or open the battery Batteries must only be charged with a suitable charger never connect the battery directly to a mains power supply Never charge or discharge a battery in bright sunlight or close to a heater or open fire Do not use the battery in areas subject to high levels of static electricity Any of these errors can result in damage to the battery explosion or fire Keep the battery out of the reach of children If electrolyte should escape do not expose it to fire as the material is highly inflammable and may ignite Do not allow fluid electrolyte to come into contact with eyes If this should happen flush with copious amounts of water and contact a doctor without delay The fluid electrolyte can also be removed from clothing and other objects by rinsing with copious amounts of water LIABILITY EXCLUSION Since robbe Modellsport is not in a position to monitor the handling of these batteries we expressly deny all liability and guarantee claims where the batteries have been incorrectly charged discharged or handled Ww C
9. 4 GHz No NE3525RTB Contents Page Explanation FTR system 2 Explanation of specialist terms Contents 3 Safety Notes 4 5 Set contents Specification Recommended accessories 6 Safety Notes LiPo batteries 7 Charging the flight battery Model description 8 Overview of rotor control system Overview of receiver channel assignment 9 Collective pitch and throttle settings 9 Preparing the transmitter using a Futaba T8J RC system as an example 10 Installing the flight battery 10 Binding the transmitter to the model 11 Transmitter adjustment facilities 11 Essential pre flight checks 12 Controlling the model in Mode 1 and Mode 2 12 Important advice The first few flights 13 Replacement parts 14 15 Comformity declaration Disposal of batteries 16 Ww Be sure to read these Safety Notes before you fly your mo del Always keep to the procedures and settings recommen ded in the instructions If you are operating a radio controlled model aircraft heli copter car or boat for the first time we recommend that you enlist an experienced modeller to help you Safety Notes Radio controlled models are not toys in the usual sense of the term Young persons under fourteen years should only be allowed to ope rate them under the supervision of an adult Building and operating these models requires technical expertise manual skills a careful attitude and safety conscious behaviour Errors negligence and omissions in building or flying the
10. Directive You can read the original Conformity Declaration on the Internet at www robbe com click on the Confor mity Declaration logo button which you will find next to the corresponding device description This symbol means that you should dispose of electrical and electronic equipment separately from the household waste when it reaches the end of its useful life Take your unwanted equipment to your local council collection point or recycling centre This requirement applies to mem ber countries of the European Union as well as other non European countries with a separate waste collection system Disposal of batteries Batteries must not be discarded as domestic refuse To protect the environment always return exhausted or defective cells to your local recy cling centre These include retail sales outlets for batteries and communal toxic waste disposal centres Cover any bare wires with insulating tape in order to avoid short circuits robbe Modellsport GmbH amp amp Co KG MetzloserstraBe 38 D 36355 Grebenhain Technical hotline 49 0 66 44 87 777 hotline robbe com Commercial register GieBen Regional Court HRA 2722 Partner with personal liability robbe Modellsport Beteiligungs GmbH Gie en HRB 5793 Managing Director E Dorr Errors and technical modifications reserved Copyright robbe Modellsport 2014 Duplication and copying of the text in whole or in part is only permitted with the prior written approval of robbe Modells
11. TB Order No 252401 252402 NE252403 NE252404 NE252405 NE252406 NE252407 NE252408 NE252409 NE252411 NE252413 NE252414 NE252415 NE252416 NE252417 NE252418 NE252419 NE252420 NE252421 NE251563 NE252423 NE252424 NE252425 NE252426 NE252427 NE480064 NE200113 NE200120 Description Front cabin section Rear cabin section Fuselage tail boom Vertical stabiliser Main rotor blades Tail boom unit Tail rotor blade Servo mount set Main rotor blade holder Swashplate Lower pushrod set Main frame Main gearwheel Landing gear mount Landing gear Rotor head metal Blade feathering spindles Main rotor shaft Screw set BL main motor BL tail rotor motor LiPo battery 11 1 V 800 mAh Receiver BL speed controller main motor 20 A BL speed controller tail rotor motor 5 A NES 8 g digital servo Battery charger Mains PSU Order No NE352501 NE352502 NE352503 NE352504 NE352505 Description Front cabin section black not shown Rear cabin section black not shown Fuselage tail boom black not shown Vertical stabiliser black not shown Tail boom unit black not shown When replacing components it is very important to use the correct tool and to tighten the screws with great care Do not use thread lock fluid 19 w robbe Modellsport GmbH amp Co KG hereby declares that this device conforms to the fundamental requirements and other relevant regulations of the corresponding EC
12. cking or replace the parts in question Crash or water damage can result in concealed defects which may lead to failure in subsequent use Use only those components and accessories which we specifi cally recommend Do not carry out modifications to the radio control system compo nents apart from those described in the instructions Operating Instructions SOLO PRO 229 EC145 Police FTR RTB 2 4 GHZ No NE3524RTB Operating the model Caution injury hazard Please keep your model helicopter a safe distance away from you and others including other small co axial and single rotor models Never fly over spectators other pilots or yourself Always fly manoeuvres facing away from other pilots and spectators Please note that model helicopters generally and aerobatic types in particular are subject to enormous flight loads and that interference cannot be ruled out even when you are using the best possible radio control system components Operating this type of model calls for a responsible attitude and all possible safety pre cautions to protect pilots and spectators Never fly over spectators or other pilots and maintain a safe distance from them at all times Never endanger people or animals Never fly close to high tension overhead cables or residential areas Do not operate your model in the vicinity of canal locks or open waterways Do not operate your model from public roads motorways paths and squares etc use authorised
13. ed battery 5 The ideal model for pilots who have experience flying collec tive pitch helicopters Please note the following points in order to avoid confusion in the model description The model s nose faces away from the pilot the tail boom points towards the pilot The pilot s left hand side is the left hand side of the model and the pilot s right hand side is the right hand side of the model The rotor head faces up and the landing skids face down see illustration front 14 Operating Instructions SOLO PRO 229 EC145 Police FTR RTB 2 4 GHZ No NE3524RTB SOLO PRO 229 EC145 Black FTR RTB 2 4 GHZ No NE3525RTB Overview of rotor control system Collective pitch servo 7 1111 959 6 Roll servo Main motor OG Collective pitch servo Speed controller Tail rotor motor Speed contro Main motor Tail rotor motor Collective pitch and throttle settings Recommended transmitter programming Normal flight Stick position low Throttle 0 collective pitch 3 Stick position middle Throttle 70 75 collective pitch 3 Stick position high Throttle 100 collec tive pitch 10 Stick position high throttle 100 collective pitch 13 Stick position middle Throttle 100 collective pitch 0 Stick position low Throttle 100 collective pitch 13 Throttle Collective pitch ED ow 2 5 BEN mw a 2 Ee
14. harging the flight battery Connect the battery charger to the mains PSU and plug the PSU into a mains socket The red monitor LED on the charger lights up and the charger emits a brief beep Connect the battery to the charger The charger emits a brief beep during the charge pro cess the green monitor LED on the charger flashes When the charge process is complete you will hear a further brief beep and the green monitor LED on the charger glows constantly Disconnect the battery from the charger then disconnect the mains PSU from the wall socket Safety Notes The battery must not be left unsupervised during the char ge process or be placed on an inflammable surface Protect from damp Do not subject it to direct sunshine and do not cover the charger Do not charge batteries that are hot to the touch Allow batte ries to cool down to ambient temperature Charge the battery only using the charger included in the set do not use any other charger The charger should only be used to charge the battery included in the set Not suitable for charging the transmitter battery Model description 1 Triple axis gyro system ensuring stable accurate flight 2 The high performance brushless motor provides ample power for advanced 3D flying 3 FUTABA S FHSS receiving system for binding to all current FUTABA S FHSS transmitters 4 This helicopter is capable of indoor flight times of around 6 to 7 minutes with a fully charg
15. ill fly forward or back Operating Instructions SOLO PRO 229 EC145 Police FTR RTB 2 4 GHZ No NE3524RTB Important Notes Take off raise the rotor speed slowly and steadily until the mo del hovers at eye level At low height approx 10 15 cm above the ground the model cannot be trimmed accurately due to the turbulence generated by the rotor Landing slowly and steadily reduce the throttle setting until the model descends and touches down Never reduce the throttle setting abruptly After the landing disconnect the flight battery from the receiver and only then switch the transmitter off Caution stopping obstructing the rotor blades when they are turning can cause serious damage to the mechanical system and may even result in a fire Immediately move the throttle stick to Idle if this should happen Note regarding the flight battery as soon as you notice a red uction in motor power land immediately and disconnect the bat tery Never continue flying until the battery is flat as this causes a deep discharge condition which results in permanent damage Allow the battery to cool down before recharging it Replacing the rotor blades if a rotor blade is damaged replace it immediately When fitting the new rotor blade tighten the retai ning screw just to the point where the blade still swivels smoothly SOLO PRO 229 EC145 Black FTR RTB 2 4 GHZ No NE3525RTB The first few flights Ideally the first flight should take
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17. se models can result in serious personal injury and damage to property Since the manufacturer and vendor are not in a position to check that your models are built and operated correctly all we can do is bring these hazards expressly to your attention We deny all further liability Helicopter rotors and all moving parts generally i X constitute a constant injury hazard It is essential to avoid touching such parts Please bear in mind that motors and speed control lers may become hot when operating It is important to avoid touching these parts Do not stand close to the hazard area around rotating parts when an electric motor is connected to the flight battery You must also take care to keep all other objects away from moving or rotating parts nufacturer Overcharged or incorrectly charged batteries may explo de Take care to maintain correct polarity f Observe the instructions provided by the battery ma Ensure the equipment is protected from dust dirt and moisture contamination Do not subject the system to excessive heat cold or vibration Use the recommended charger only and charge the batteries only for the prescribed period Check your equipment for damage at regular intervals and re place defective components with genuine spare parts Do not re use any devices which have been damaged in a crash or by water even when they have dried out again Send the equipment to the robbe Service Department for che

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