Horizon Fitness BLADE 230 S Smart Instruction Manual

Horizon Fitness BLADE 230 S Smart Instruction Manual

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Instruction Manual
Bedienungsanleitung
Manuel d'utilisation
Manuale di Istruzioni

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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d’utilisation Manuale di Istruzioni...
  • Page 2 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,...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Blade 230 S Smart Included Airframe Main Motor 3900Kv Brushless (EFLH1516) Installed Tail Motor 3600Kv Brushless (BLH1512) Installed Receiver/ Blade 230 S Smart AS3X / Smart receiver ® ® Installed Flight Control (SPMAR6250MHX) Brushless ESC (SPMXAE1020) Installed 850mAh 3S 11.1V 30C Li-Po (SPMX8503S30)
  • Page 4: First Flight Preparation

    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) ❏...
  • Page 5: Installing The Dxs Transmitter Batteries (Rtf)

    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 ( ).
  • Page 6: Dxs Transmitter Control (Rtf)

    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)
  • Page 7: Transmitter Setup Table (Bnf)

    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...
  • Page 8: Installing The Flight Battery

    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...
  • Page 9: Transmitter And Receiver Binding

    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.
  • Page 10: Technology

    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.
  • Page 11: Throttle Hold

    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.
  • Page 12: Understanding The Primary Flight 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...
  • Page 13: Flying The 230 S Smart

    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.
  • Page 14 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.
  • Page 15 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.
  • Page 16: Trim Flight

    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.
  • Page 17: Post-Flight Inspection And Maintenance Checklist

    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.
  • Page 18 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.
  • Page 19: Exploded View

    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...
  • Page 20: Optional Parts

    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...
  • Page 21: Warranty And Service Contact Information

    vice will be completed and payment will be required Terms and Conditions found on our website http://www. without notification or estimate of the expense unless horizonhobby.com/content/_service-center_render-service- the expense exceeds 50% of the retail purchase cost. center. By submitting the item for service you are agreeing to pay- ATTENTION: Horizon service is limited to Product com- ment of the service without notification.
  • Page 22: Ic Information

    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.
  • Page 23 ©2020 Horizon Hobby, LLC. Blade, the Blade logo, E-flite, BNF, the BNF logo, DSM, DSM2, DSMX, SAFE, the SAFE logo, Spektrum AirWare and ModelMatch are trademarks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby, LLC. The Spektrum trademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries, Inc. All other trademarks, service marks and logos are property of their respective owners.

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