Summary of Contents for Horizon Fitness BLADE 230 S Smart
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Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d’utilisation Manuale di Istruzioni...
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NOTICE All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, LLC. For up-to-date product literature, visit horizonhobby.com or towerhobbies.com and click on the support or resources tab for this product. Meaning of Special Language The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product: WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of property damage, collateral damage,...
First Flight Preparation Flying Checklist ❏ Remove and inspect contents ❏ Always turn the transmitter on first ❏ Begin charging the flight battery ❏ Plug the flight battery into the lead from the ESC ❏ Program your computer transmitter (BNF only) ❏...
To charge the included flight battery: 1. Using the supplied Type-C USB cable, connect the S120 charger to a USB power supply (not included). 2. Insert the Spektrum SMART Battery IC3 connector into the IC2 port of the adapter cable. Insert the addapter cable IC3 connector into the charger IC3 port ( ).
DXs Transmitter Control (RTF) Aileron (Left/Right) Throttle Aileron ON/OFF Rudder Elevator Rudder (Left/Right) Mode 1 Throttle (Up/Down) Trim Trim Switch Trim Trim Elevator (Up/Down) Aileron (Left/Right) Elevator Aileron ON/OFF Rudder Throttle Rudder (Left/Right) Mode 2 Elevator (Up/Down) Trim Trim Switch Trim Trim Throttle (Up/Down)
Transmitter Setup Table (BNF) DX6e, DX6, DX7, DX8, DX9, DX18, DXs0, iX12, iX20, NX6, NX8, NX10 FUNCTION LIST SYSTEM SETUP Servo Setup Model Type HELI Swash Type Normal Chan Travel Reverse Chan Travel Reverse 100/100 Normal 100/100 Normal F-Mode Setup 100/100 Normal 100/100...
Installing the Flight Battery 1. Lower the throttle stick to the lowest position. CAUTION: Always disconnect the Li-Po battery from the aircraft when not flying to 2. Power ON the transmitter. avoid over-discharging the battery. Batteries discharged 3. Center all trims. For the included Spektrum DXs to a voltage lower than the lowest approved voltage transmitter (RTF only), the trims are centered when may become damaged, resulting in loss of performance...
SMART Throttle (BNF Only) The new line of Spektrum ESCs feature a telemetry func- 3. Scroll to Settings tion called SMART Throttle. SMART Throttle technology 4. Select Auto Config combines the throttle signal with telemetry data from the To activate Speed infomation using SMART Telemetry: ESC on one normal three wire servo connector.
Your RTF transmitter comes prebound to the model. If you need to re-bind, follow the directions below. 1. Lower the throttle stick to the lowest position. Set all trims to the center position. 2. Power off the transmitter. 3. Install the bind plug in the receiver BIND/PROG port (far left side of the receiver). 4.
Throttle Hold Throttle hold is used to prevent the motor from powering Throttle hold is also used to turn off the motor quickly if the on inadvertently. For safety, turn throttle hold ON any time helicopter is out of control, in danger of crashing, or both. you need to touch the helicopter or check the direction The blades will continue to spin briefly when throttle hold controls.
Understanding the Primary Flight Controls If you are not familiar with the controls of your aircraft, take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with them before attempting your first flight. Collective Left Side View Left Side View Descend Climb Throttle up Throttle down Rudder Nose Yaws Left...
Flying the 230 S Smart Consult your local laws and ordinances before choosing a Hovering location to fly your aircraft. Making small corrections on the transmitter, try to hold We recommend flying your aircraft outside in calm winds the helicopter in one spot. If flying in calm winds, the or inside a large gymnasium.
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Advanced Tuning (Forward Programming) Applies to forward programming capable Spektrum Transmitters including DX6e, DX8e, DX6G2, DX7G2, DX8G2, DX9, iX12, DX18, iX20, DX20, NX6, NX8, NX10 The 230 S Smart default settings are appropriate for most users. We recommend flying with the default parameters before making any adjustments.
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Applies to Spektrum transmitters not capable of forward programing including DX6i, DX6e, DX7s DX8, and DX8e Your Blade 230 S Smart was setup at the factory and test flown. The servo adjustment steps are usually only neces- sary in special circumstances, such as after a crash or if a servo or linkage is replaced.
Calibration Procedure DXS (RTF) If the Blade 230 S Smart is experiencing drift issues after completing the trim flight procedure located at www.bladehelis. com, perform the following calibration. The calibration procedure may also be needed following crash repairs.
Post-Flight Inspection and Maintenance Checklist √ Make sure the plastic ball link holds the control ball, but is not tight (binding) on the ball. When a link Ball Links is too loose on the ball, it can separate from the ball during flight and cause a crash. Replace worn ball links before they fail.
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Problem Possible Cause Solution The bind plug was not removed Disconnect the flight battery, remove the bind plug from the receiver after binding from the receiver and reconnect the flight battery. Less than a 5-second wait between first powering on the Leave the transmitter powered on.
Exploded View Parts Listings Part # Description Part # Description BLH1200 230 S Smart RTF 18 BLH1516 Pinion gear 12t BLH1250 230 S Smart BNF 19 BLH1518 Motor mount Blade 230s 1 BLH1401 Main Frame 230 S V2 20 BLH1555 Tail Motor Mount: Night 230 S 2 BLH1402 Main Gear 230 S V2...
Optional Parts Part # Description Part # Description BLH1404 Tail Rotor White (2) 230 S Smart BLH1576 Option blade (green)t Blade 230 S BLH1514 Vertical Tail Fin (white) 230 S SPMXC1080 Smart S 1100 AC Charger, 1x100W BLH1573 Canopy 230 S (green) Blade 230 S SPMXCA320 Adapter: IC3 Batt / IC3 Dev 6 BLH1574...
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IC Information CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B) Contains IC: 6157A-KATY1T, Contains IC: 6157A-WACO1T This device contains license-exempt transmitter(s)/receivers(s) that comply with Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada’s license-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following 2 conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. 2.