Operating Instructions
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1. Operating Instructions SOLO PRO 290 RTF 2 4 GHz No NE2516 Operating Instructions SOLO PRO 290 RTF 2 4 GHz No NE2516 w 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 Mode 1 Function assignment of the control move ments relative to the stick movements In this case collective pitch motor speed throttle and roll are controlled by the right hand stick pitch axis and tail rotor by the left hand stick Mode 2 Function assignment of the control move ments relative to the stick movements In this case collective pitch motor speed throttle and tail rotor are controlled by the left hand stick pitch axis and roll by the right hand stick Dual Rate Switchable travel reduction for control mo vements Binding Creating the radio link between transmitter and receiver Operating Instructions SOLO PRO 290 RTF 2 4 GHz No Contents Explanation of specialist terms Contents Safety Notes Set contents Specification Recommended accessories Transmitter description Mode 1 Transmitter description Mode 2 Transmitter LCD screen collective pitch throttle setting Receiver2. GHz No NE2516 Transmitter description Mode 2 The mode select switch is located on the back of the transmitter Complete operating instructions for the J6 transmitter can be found in the Download area at www robbe com Aerial ss ee Ug After Battery display Operating display arcing 0 de Gvro again you must switc Hover throttle setting wee a the transmitter off and then on again m in order to activate 3D switch SW B f e Trainer the new mode ae ms e lt Switches IA N gt YA aP i Throttle off switch SW A 444 ineEagits K et Holg FLAp HOV TIFLAP T pe G S Sa Servo travel reduction Throttle trim Stick Collective pitch motor speed and tail rotor Pitch axis trim Stick Pitch axis roll On Off switch Tail rotor trim Roll trim MULTI FUNCTION DISPLAY JE Push button Mode button Level select END button Charge socket LCD screen Ae NA SYSTEM TRANSFERABLE e Adjustment w Operating Instructions SOLO PRO 290 RTF 2 4 GHz No NE2516 Transmitter LCD display Mode display Transmitter voltage display oo pitc Chena reverse eat gain Pr ie NOR REV MODE 12 Cry mn oot H m H 123456 i E l AOE iL E a e gt IL I Q2 HOO Yeo y opoD G err Dual Rate display Swashplate type display Roll tail rotor channel display Throttle pitch axis channel display Collective pitch a
3. 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 2012 Duplication and copying of the text in whole or in part is only permitted with the prior written approval of robbe Modellsport GmbH amp amp Co KG 20
4. copter without moving the transmitter s tail rotor stick or the helicopter Wait three seconds The output arm of the tail rotor servo should now be at an angle of 90 to the servo Fig 1 At the neutral position the tail rotor linkage should be at the centre of the tail rotor shaft Fig 2 Adjust the tail rotor pushrod if necessary see the illustration of the tail rotor neutral position When you move the tail rotor anti clockwise the tail rotor ser vo must compensate in the clockwise direction If this is not the case switch the gyro to Reverse Fig 3 Fig 3 Possible problems and their remedies Check that the battery in the helicopter is the correct type and that it is fully charged Check the collective pitch setting Check that the main rotor blades are free to swivel Check the main and tail rotors for possible vibration Check that the gears mesh together correctly Check the tail rotor drive shaft Transmitter settings Adjustment Curve data Dual Rate Ww Operating Instructions SOLO PRO 290 RTF 2 4 GHz No NE2516 Causes of problems in flight and how to eliminate them Blade tracking Hover setting gyro gain Cause of problem Rotor blades running at different heights Model constantly vibrates Main rotor speed too low Main rotor speed too high Tail turns to one side Tail not stable at stick centre position The tail oscillates during the hover hover or in forward fl
5. cs only To take off slow ly and steadily increase rotor speed until the model is hovering approximately at eye level At the same time adjust the trims until the helicopter is flying stably and hovering over one point 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 If the propeller is forcibly stopped immediately move the throttle stick back to Idle 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 The first few flights Ideally the first flight should take place in a large indoor space devoi
6. d 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 batteries before each flight and recharge them when necessary It is es sential to charge the flight battery before flying the model Tip when the helicopter is flying with the nose pointing to wards you the controls are reversed apart from the throttle control 15 w Operating Instructions SOLO PRO 290 RTF 2 4 GHz No NE2516 Neutral settings for tail rotor and gyro If you wish to adjust Heading Lock mode on the transmitter move the RVMX switch 3 D switch to the forward position switched off and the G S switch gyro gain switch to the back position Gyro gain should be set to about 70 Check the neutral position of the tail rotor linkage after making adjustments at the trans mitter Connect the battery to the heli
7. d front of the model Position the helicopter on a totally flat surface Now move the throttle stick to the lowest throttle position and switch the transmitter on Check that the pitch axis roll and tail rotor trim are all in the neutral positions Now connect the flight battery Remove the canopy and check the swashplate alignment If it is not horizontal you must correct it manually Remove the battery and turn the transmitter off Disconnect the appropriate ball link You can adjust the pushrod length by turning the ball link clockwise or anti clockwise Re connect the ball link Repeat this step until the swashplate is correctly positioned on the model Fine trimming is carried out at the transmitter during test flying Check the main rotor blade attachment The blades must be able to swivel smoothly without jamming They should not be too loose otherwise vibration may occur Blade tracking adjustment When the model is first flown the blade tracking must be adjusted slowly open the throttle and check the blade tracking with the system running If you detect a difference in blade height tracking at hover speed then you need either to increase the pitch angle of the lower blade or reduce the pitch angle of the higher blade incorrect rotor blade position ee m i ey correct rotor blade position 14 w Operating Instructions SOLO PRO 290 RTF 2 4 GHz No NE2516 Important Notes Take off use the 3D switch for aerobati
8. djust the throttle trim until the rotor is stationary Tail rotor trim If the model s nose turns to right or left when it lifts off adjust the tail rotor trim buttons to correct the rotation until the model maintains a stable heading Pitch axis trim If the model flies forward or back when it lifts off adjust the pitch axis trim until it hovers over one point Roll trim If the model moves bodily to left or right when it lifts off adjust the roll trim until the model remains in a stable hover WwW Operating Instructions SOLO PRO 290 RTF 2 4 GHz No NE2516 Controlling the model in Mode 1 Controlling the model in Mode 2 Lift off Landing Lift off Landing LE A 4 E e Sy i Ca Saf LR ein LEE Yaw left Yaw right Yaw left Yaw right lt i Pitch forward ki ya lt oa Ll ars SER CA ei ai AL ee eee Roll right the 19 VW Operating Instructions SOLO PRO 290 RTF 2 4 GHz No NE2516 robbe Modellsport GmbH amp Co KG hereby declares that this device conforms to the fundamental requirements and other relevant regulations of the corresponding EC Directive Under www robbe com you will find the original Conformity Declaration by clicking on the Logo button Conform shown together with the appropriate device description This symbol means that you should dispose of electrical and electronic equipment separately from the household waste when it reaches
9. f the binding procedure was successful the LCD screen on the transmitter reverts to the normal information display 12 Pre flight safety check Before flying the model check that the receiver battery is fully charged and that the transmitter batteries still 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 swit ches 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 condition When it is time to switch the receiver and transmitter on please observe the following procedure Always switch the transmitter on first and only then the receiver After a flight you should always switch the receiver off first and only then the transmitter If you fail to keep to this sequence the model could be uncontrollable Check that all linkages are correctly fitted and devoid of lost moti on replace them if necessary Sloppy linkages result in instability in flight Before flying the model check that the connection between flight battery and model is secure Vibration can cause loose connec tors to come adrift in flight rendering the model uncontrollable w Operating Instructions SOLO PRO 290 RTF 2 4 GHz No NE2516 Flight preparation Open the battery compartment and insert the dry or rechargeable cells Clo
10. f 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 11 Ww Operating Instructions SOLO PRO 290 RTF 2 4 GHz No NE2516 Binding the receiver This function is required in order to create the communication link bet ween receiver and transmitter Bin ding only needs to be carried out when the receiver is used with the transmitter for the first time It is ad visable to place the transmitter 0 5 m or less from the receiver aerial to eliminate possible influences from other transmitters during the binding process Procedure 1 Disconnect the electric motor from the speed controller Fig 1 2 Hold the Trainer button pressed in while you switch the transmitter on You will now see S H flas hing on the LCD screen and the buzzer sounds a warning Figs 2 and 3 3 Place the flight battery close by Fig 4 and connect the receiver the monitor LED flashes 4 Press the Binding button on the receiver the monitor LED flashes at a higher rate indicating that the receiver is entering Binding mode 5 The receiver is ready for use as soon as the LED glows constant ly I
11. harge batteries that are hot to the touch Allow batte ries to cool down to ambient temperature Charge the battery aD lo Boilservo only using the charger included in the set do not use any D other charger The charger should only be used to charge d e Tail rotor servo the battery included in the set Not suitable for charging the transmitter battery 10 w Operating Instructions SOLO PRO 290 RTF 2 4 GHz No NE2516 A 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 o
12. ight Remedy Correct tracking by adjusting main rotor pushrods adjust Reduce hover collective pitch to about 5 main rotor speed should be around 2 200 rpm Raise throttle curve Adjust main rotor pushrods main rotor speed should be around 2 200 rpm Lower hover throttle curve Check tail rotor linkage neutral position Increase gyro gain Reduce gyro gain If you are unable to eliminate the problems cease flying and ask your dealer for assistance or use our Technical Hotline 49 0 66 44 87 777 hotline robbe com 17 Ww Trim settings Mode 1 Throttle trim If the rotor starts to move without the throttle stick being touched or does not respond to stick movements you must adjust the throttle trim until the rotor is stationary Tail rotor trim If the model s nose turns to right or left when it lifts off adjust the tail rotor trim buttons to correct the rotation until the model maintains a stable heading Pitch axis trim If the model flies forward or back when it lifts off adjust the pitch axis trim until it hovers over one point Roll trim If the model moves bodily to left or right when tt lifts off adjust the roll trim until it remains in a stable hover 18 Operating Instructions SOLO PRO 290 RTF 2 4 GHz No NE2516 Trim settings Mode 2 Throttle trim If the rotor starts to move without the throttle stick being touched or does not respond to stick movements you must a
13. ime 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 450 mm Tail rotor diameter approx 120 mm Length approx 456 mm Height approx 170 mm All up weight approx 340 g RC functions Pitch axis roll tail rotor collective pitch throttle Recommended accessories 8 x 8005 NIMH AA cell 1 2 V 2500 mAh 1 x F1415 Transmitter charge lead 1 x 8564 POWER PEAK Uni 7 EQ 230V Ww Operating Instructions SOLO PRO 290 RTF 2 4 GHz No NE2516 Transmitter description Mode 1 The mode select switch is located on the back of the transmitter Complete operating instructions for the J6 transmitter can be found in the Download area at www robbe com Aeril 1 p E Neckstrap lug E Battery display Operating display h en A Hover throttle setting tn Col he anse otf 3D switch SW B f in order to activate Throttle off switch SW A P gt D ine Eagles E a vse Servo travel reduction Pitch axis trim Throttle trim Stick Pitch axis tail rotor Stick Collective pitch motor speed and roll On Off switch Tail rotor trim Roll trim MULTI FUNCTION DISPLAY Push button Mode button Level select END button Charge socket LCD screen i RDE L SYSTEM TRAN SFERABLE Adjustment Ww Operating Instructions SOLO PRO 290 RTF 2 4
14. is bring these hazards expressly to your attention We deny all further liability Helicopter rotors and all moving parts generally constitute A a constant injury hazard It is essential to avoid touching such parts Please bear in mind that motors and speed controllers may A become hot when operating It is essential to avoid touching such parts Do not stand close to the hazard area around rotating parts when A an electric motor is connected to the flight battery You must also take care to keep all other objects away from mo ving or rotating parts Observe the instructions provided by the battery manufac A turer Overcharged or incorrectly charged batteries may explode Take care to maintain correct polarity Ensure the equipment is protected from dust dirt and moisture conta mination 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 replace de fective 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 Either send the equipment to the robbe Service Department for checking 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 specifical
15. ly re commend w Operating Instructions SOLO PRO 290 RTF 2 4 GHz No NE2516 Do not carry out modifications to the radio control system components apart from those described in the instructions Operating the model e Never fly over or towards spectators or other pilots and maintain a safe distance from them at all times e Never endanger people or animals e Never fly or run the model close to high tension overhead cables or residential areas e Do not operate your model in the vicinity of canal locks or open water ways e Do not operate your model from public roads motorways paths and squares etc use authorised model flying sites only e 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 direction It is always best to stand with the long side of the aerial angled towards the model 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 neces sary Liability Exclusion robbe Modellsport is unable to ensure that you observe the assembly and operating instructions or the conditions and methods used for installing operating and maintaining the model components For this reas
16. nd throttle adjustment default settings Normal flight pe Stick fully back Throttle 0 collective pitch 6 2 Stick centre position Throttle 60 65 collective pitch 2 Stick fully forward Throttle 100 collective pitch 10 Throttle 100 10 Stick fully forward Throttle as 100 collective pitch 10 5 En 2 Stick centre position Throttle 85 collective pitch 3 5 Stick fully forward Throttle 90 collective pitch 7 5 w Operating Instructions SOLO PRO 290 RTF 2 4 GHz No NE2516 Receiver outputs Charging the flight battery Connect the battery char ger 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 You will hear a brief beep the green monitor LED flashes during the charge process When the charge process is complete you will hear a further brief beep and the green monitor LED on the charger glows constantly Pitch axis elevator Tail rotor Disconnect the battery from the charger then disconnect the mains ang PSU from the wall socket Collective Safety Notes pitch servo The battery must not be left unsupervised during the char Pitch axi ge process or be placed on an inflammable surface Protect aion servo from damp Do not subject it to direct sunshine and do not cover the charger Er Do not c
17. on we accept no liability for loss damage or costs which are due to the erroneous use and operation of our products or are connected with such operation in any way Regardless of the legal argument employed our obligation to pay com pensation is limited to the invoice value of those robbe products directly involved in the event in which the damage occurred 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 Ww Operating Instructions SOLO PRO 290 RTF 2 4 GHz No NE2516 Set contents 1 x Scale helicopter completely factory assembled and set up ready to fly 1 x Detailed multi colour scale fuselage with metal reinforced tubular ladder frame 1 x 3 blade rotor head 1 x Brushless motor 1 x LiPo battery 11 1 V 1100 mAh 1 x Battery charger with plug type mains PSU 1 x Triple axis gyro system 1 x J6 2 4 GHz 6 channel computer radio control system pre programmed 1 x Operating instructions Please be sure to observe the Safety Notes concerning the handling of Lithium lon Polymer batteries page 11 Dear customer Congratulations on choosing a factory assem bled model 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 the se instructions before attempting to fly the model for the first t
18. se the battery compartment Move all the switches to the forward position then switch the transmitter on Fig 1 If switch A or B is in the ON position the screen will flash and you will hear a warning beep The transmitter cannot be turned off with the switches in these positions Move the collective pitch throttle stick and trim to their lowest position Other wise the motors will not start Open the cover of the battery support frame Slide the fully charged LiPo flight battery into the support frame on the helicopter as far as it will go Figs 2 and 3 Do not touch the throttle control Leave the model motionless for at least three seconds otherwise the initialisation process will not take place Repeat this procedure every time you wish to fly the model The 3D aerobatic switch SW B should only be operated by experienced pilots Moving the switch to the ON position sets a system rotational speed suitable for aerobatics The hover rotor speed can be adjusted using the Hover throttle setting rotary knob Note the 2 4 GHz transmitter and receiver are supplied already bound at the factory It will only be necessary to bind the system again after a repair or if you replace a component 13 w Operating Instructions SOLO PRO 290 RTF 2 4 GHz No NE2516 Flight preparation Check the correct position of the swashplate before the first flight The swashplate must be exactly horizontal when viewed from the side an
19. socket sequence Charging the flight battery Safety Notes LiPo batteries Binding the receiver safety checks Pre flight preparations Important advice The first few flights Tail rotor and gyro neutral positions Possible problems transmitter settings Causes of problems Trim settings Mode 1 and Mode 2 Controlling the model in Mode 1 and Mode 2 Comformity declaration Disposal of batteries NE2516 Page 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 16 17 18 19 20 w Operating Instructions SOLO PRO 290 RTF 2 4 GHz No NE2516 Be sure to read these Safety Notes before you assemble your mo del Always keep to the procedures and settings recommended in the instructions If you are operating a radio controlled model aircraft helicopter car or boat for the first time we recommend that you enlist an expe rienced 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 operate them under the supervision of an adult Building and operating these models requires technical expertise manu al skills a careful attitude and safety conscious behaviour Errors negligence and omissions in building or flying these 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
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