Spartan VORTEX User Manual page 2

P B
OWER US
Special function
connectors. Never
connect a battery
or other power
source on this
side on the unit.
M R L S
AIN OTOR INKAGE ETUP
Set the head driving linkages whilst any of the "Setup::Swash::Trim
Sv1/2/3/6" menus is active. In these menus the collective and cyclic
controls are overridden to zero thus providing the right conditions for
setting the correct swashplate and head geometry.
Step 2: The swashplate
must be accurately
perpendicular to the main
shaft. Use suitable levelling
tool. Adjust linkage lengths
to set.
Image courtesy
of AleeS
T R L S
AIL OTOR INKAGE ETUP
Set the tail rotor linkages whilst the "Setup::Tail::Servo Trim" menu is
active. This menu overrides the rudder control to zero thus providing the
right conditions for setting the correct tail geometry. The servo arm
should be at a 90° angle with the pushrod as illustrated. The linkage
length should be adjusted so the tail rotor pitch is set to 0°.
90°
Small Electric
Helicopters
(250, 450 and 500)
Ball link 7.5mm
from servo shaft
for the larger electric
and all nitro helicopters.
Alternatively you may
choose to place the ball
link at a distance that
allows the servo to have
a combined travel of
around 80° from the low
endpoint to the high
endpoint.
To fly in Rate mode adjust "Tail::Collective to Tail" so that the tail rotor
pitch is approximately 8° when the collective stick is at hover point. Fine
tune as needed to eliminate tail drift in flight.
Ensure that any slop in the tail system is kept to a minimum and that the
tail pitch linkages can move freely without excessive friction through any
guides, ball links or other joints.
Airframe
manually
rotated
CW
|
OR
|
Left rudder
input
Tail rotor
thrust
Tail blades as
seen from above
All connectors on
this side share (+)
and (-) lines. Power
Vortex
can be applied to or
taken from any
connector.
Step 3: The main blades
should have an accurate
0° pitch. Adjust swash to
blade linkages to set.
Step 1: The driving arm of
the swashplate linkage must
form a 90° angle with the
linkage. Use trim menus to
adjust.
Follow the advice
helicopter's assembly
regarding the placement of the
ball link onto the tail servo horn.
When such advice
provided or has resulted in poor
tail performance we recommend
placing the ball link at 7.5mm in
the case of small
helicopters and 13.5 - 16.5mm
90°
Larger Electric and
All Nitro Helicopters
13.5 - 16.5mm
from servo shaft
Airframe
manually
rotated
CCW
|
OR
|
Right rudder
input
Tail rotor
thrust
Tail blades as
seen from above
M T
OUNTING
The correct operation, performance and stability of your Vortex can be
greatly affected by the way the sensor is mounted on the aircraft.
WARNING!
• The sensor can be mounted upright or inverted and the cable can exit
towards any direction (front, back, right or left). However, it is essential
that it remains accurately perpendicular to the main shaft and its vertical
walls align as accurately as possibly with the pitch and roll axis of the
aircraft. Always choose a rigid flat surface.
• Do not mount the sensor in locations where it may be subjected to high
levels of oily smoke, fuel, or other liquids.
• Do not allow the sensor case to touch other objects.
• Do not allow the sensor cable to touch any sharp edges of the helicopter
airframe.
• Avoid mounting the sensor in direct proximity to other electronic
equipment and particularly servos.
• Avoid fixing the cable to the helicopter for the first 5cm (2 inches) from
the sensor end to reduce transmission of vibrations through the cable.
• Do not fit cable braid over the sensor cable.
• Do not put any tension on the sensor cable. It can damage the wires
and result to an in flight failure.
• Inspect the condition of the adhesive pad as part of your regular pre-
flight checks.
Use one of the supplied adhesive foam pads to mount the sensor to the
helicopter frame. Replacement mounting pads are available from your
Spartan Vortex retailer.
The thin (1mm thickness) pad provides firmer attachment of the sensor
to the airframe. The thick (3mm) pad offers better vibration dampening.
We recommend that you first try the thin pad. All electric and most nitro
helicopters should work fine with this option. If you experience drift you
may consider changing to the thicker pad, however excessive vibration
may be caused by an underlying problem which should be first
investigated. In high vibration environments such as large nitro and gas
helicopters the use a thicker foam pad is not always necessary. However
it would be justifiable if any drift is seen.
in the
manual
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W
ARRANTY AND
This product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or
workmanship for twelve months from the date of original purchase.
Within this period, Spartan RC will, at its sole option, repair or replace
any components which fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will
be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labour, provided that
the customer shall be responsible for any transportation costs. This
warranty does not cover failures due to wear and tear, abuse, misuse,
accident or unauthorized alterations or repairs. All warranty is return to
base and the original dated sales receipt must be provided; we will not
replace items in advance. Spartan RC retains the exclusive right to repair
or replace the product or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its
sole discretion. In no event shall Spartan RC be liable for any incidental,
special, indirect or consequential damages resulting from the use, misuse
or inability to use the product or from defects in the product.
Important: Register your product via the Spartan website within 30 days
of the original purchase to qualify for 3 years free service and discounted
crash replacements. The original dated sales receipt is required for all
claims. Terms and Conditions apply.
L D
IABILITY
Because Spartan RC and their distributors have no control over the
installation and use of this product, no liability may be assumed nor will
any liability be accepted for any damages resulting from the use of this
product. Under
consequential or incidental damages. By the act of installing this product,
the buyer accepts all resulting liability.
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S
HE ENSOR
The push-button at the
rear side of the sensor is
currently not used.
Adhesive foam pad.
L
ICENCE
P R
RODUCT EGISTRATION
ISCLAIMER
no circumstances will the buyer be entitled to