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HITEC Eclipse 7 Pro Instruction Manual

2.4ghz 7 channel digital radio control system
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    MODE - Mode 1,2,3,4, Changeable Telementry Display Function AIRCRAFT (ACRO) MENU FUNCTIONS Simple Transmitter Setup - Aerobatic Airplane (ACRO) Eclipse 7 Pro Aircraft Controls and Switch Assignments 1 Airplane Model Function Descriptions EPA - End Point Adjust D/R - Dual Rates EXP - Exponential FLT.C - Flight Condition Menu...

  • Page 4: What's New

    Using Hitecs AFHSS 2.4GHz module to link with Hitec Optima AFHSS 2.4GHz receivers. 2. Gimbals Feel the silky smooth action of the new four ball bearing supported gimbals in the Eclipse 7 Pro. These new gimbals were cre- ated to give you the smoothest action demanded by the highest performance aircraft.

  • Page 5: Hitec 2.4Ghz System Set-Up

    3. Sensor Data Output and System Upgrade Connector Port A 3 pin servo plug connector port is featured on back side of Eclipse 7 Pro . Using the HPP-22 PC interface accessory this port serves to facilitate upgrading the devices software and downloading information from Optima 7,9 receiver if using optional onboard sensor station..

  • Page 6: Optima Series Receiver Features

    Optima Series Receiver Features As of this writing, there are three Optima 2.4GHz receivers that are compatible with the Eclipse 7 Pro .The Optima 6, Optima 7 and the Optima 9 channel products are loaded with a variety of functions that are sure to deliver a satisfying R/C experience.
  • Page 7 Hitec 2.4GHz System Set-up Optima Receiver Connection Diagrams Glow, gas or electric powered aircraft using a separate receiver battery supply. Follow this connection diagram when using a dedicated 4.8 to 6V. NiMH battery pack, or *2S Li-Po/Io/Fe batteries Verify your servos are rated for use with these higher voltage batteries or use a regulator.

  • Page 8: Set-Up And Use

    So the traditional method of range check, lowering the transmitter antenna, is not applied. The Hitec 2.4GHz System uses a power-down mode to reduce the transmitter signal strength. Once the power-down mode is activated it runs for about 90 seconds, effectively shortening the range to 30 meters, or 100 feet.
  • Page 9 Set-up Use of the Hitec 2.4GHz System ID-Setup A.K.A, Link or Bind Press and hold the Link button, and turn on the transmitter. Release the link button. Check if BLUE LED is blinking. Check if RED LED is blinking. If RED LED is blinking, press If BLUE LED is blinking, the link button for 2 sec., so...
  • Page 10 Push 6Sec. The ECLIPSE 7 PRO will automatically scan the frequency to find the cleanest and the most stable frequency in any area. (The BLUE LED on the transmitter will blink during the scanning for 3sec.) When the scan is completed, the BLUE LED on the transmitter stops blinking and glows steady.
  • Page 11 Set-up Use of the Hitec 2.4GHz System FAIL-SAFE Setup Telemetry RXs (OPTIMA Series) Non-telemetry RXs (MINIMA & MICRO Series) Switch on both. Wait for the system to boot and control over the model. Push the link button for 6 sec.

  • Page 12: Telemetry System

    If you are unable to accomplish a successful range check of 90 feet, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FLY. Telemetry System Currently there is a direct feedback telemetry function available in your Hitec 2.4 system. Plans are to have many more devices available in the future.

  • Page 13: Spc(Supplementary Power Connection) System

    Almost all servos will burn-up if more than 6 Volts are used over a short period of time. some Hitec servos are rated to be used at 7.4Volts. You will still need to supply power for your servos with a four or five cell NiMH receiver battery, 2 cell Li-Po and regulator set-up, or a commercially available BEC.

  • Page 14: Charging The Eclipse 7 Ni-Mh Batteries

    “softer” or “smoother” ratchet action on the throttle stick. An alternate ratchet that provides a smoother ratcheting Turn on the instructor’s transmitter. action is included as an accessory with your Eclipse 7 Pro DO NOT turn on the student system. To change the throttle ratchet, remove the back transmitter power.

  • Page 15: Changing The Eclipse 7 Transmitter's Mode

    Factory Service Repair Information Changing the Eclipse 7 Pro transmitter’s mode Hitec-RCD, Inc. If you wish to change current system’s Mode from the factory 12115 Paine St. installed (Mode 2 1, 3 or 4) Poway, CA 92064 Please remove the Transmitter Battery first, after that remove TEL: 1-858-748-6948 all backside screws carefully, and then lift back case gently.
  • Page 16 Eclipse 7 Pro “Mode2” Control and Switch Assignments ECLIPSE 7 PRO MODE 2 TYPE SWITCH CONFIGURATION LIST FRONT Flight Condition Switch Flight Mode Switch ACRD P-Mix 5 ON/OFF ACRD Elevator to Flap Mix Condition 3 Trim, D/R, Exp (Ail, Elev, rudd)
  • Page 17 Eclipse 7 Pro “Mode2” Control and Switch Assignments ECLIPSE 7 PRO MODE 2 TYPE SWITCH CONFIGURATION LIST REAR ACRD ACRD CH7 Control Flap Trim Control Glider Glider 2-Wing Ch7 Control Flap Control 4-Wing 2nd-Flap Aileron Trim Flap to Aileron Mix Control...

  • Page 18: Transmitter Input Buttons

    You'll learn how to use these buttons in the setup sections that follow 6.The link button Can be used for that link process between ECLIPSE 7 PRO to a Optima or Minima series receivers, entering the power down mode for range checks, and the Normal/Scan Mode set-up Receiver - Servo Connection List The table below shows the hookups that should be used for each of the model types.
  • Page 19 HTS-SS BLUE Pressing the Down button with HTS-RPM . gives the Model Name display Hitec have two types of RPM you can check the current sensors, one is O-RPM(Optical Model name by this screen RPM Sensor ,Optimized Heli), the other is M-RPM(Magnetic RPM Sensor, all aircraft using props).

  • Page 20: Warning Displays

    Telemetry system Information As you see to left diagram, this left diagram shows second information coming from HTS- TIMER of the DUAL TIMER SS BLUE ,HTS-SS temperature sensor second slot. You can see small numeral 2 in the display This is showing second TEMP sensor information.

  • Page 21: Model Setup Functions

    Model Setup Functions MODL – Model Select VERSION . Your Eclipse 7 PRO system can store up to sixteen inde- Left diagram shows current soft- pendent sets of model data in its memory. The Model Select ware version of Eclipse 7 Pro.

  • Page 22: Time -Timer Function Setup

    Model Setup Functions Charge the Batteries! will beep twice to indicate a successful reset. duplicated) is the current one, indicated by the numeral (lo- 4. Press the Up or Down arrow keys to get to another cated higher right) setup menu, or switch power off. .

  • Page 23: Wing & Swashplate Type Selection

    Model Setup Functions Wing & Swashplate Type Selection If you are using the glider (GLID) or helicopter (HELI) setting menus, you must tell the Eclipse 7Pro system what type of model you are using. In the case of a glider, you have to specify whether it has two (2WNG) or four (4WNG) wing servos (most slope gliders use two wing servos, and competition gliders use four wing servos, two each for...

  • Page 24: Model Name

    If you want to change mechanically , please send this 3. Press the Up or Down arrow Eclipse 7 Pro to service center. This keys to get to another setup change procedure only can change the software of Eclipse 7 menu, or switch power off.
  • Page 25 Model Setup Functions 4. Switch power back on. You Flashing may now set up the details of your model in the Edit mode. B,WAR - Rx Battery Warning 1. With the transmitter switched off, turn on your Flashing transmitter while pressing both of the two Edit keys (the two keys on the far left).

  • Page 26: Aircraft (Acro) Menu Functions

    AIRCRAFT (ACRO) MENU FUNCTIONS This section describes the menu functions for fixed-wing aircraft, provides a detailed setup example, and then describes the functions individually. Functions relating specifically to gliders and helicopters may be found in the following sections. Voltage / Timer Display ACRO Functions Map Normal Display Mode Simple Aerobatic Airplane Transmitter Setup...
  • Page 27 Simple Transmitter Setup – Aerobatic Airplane (ACRO) further identification. It can be handy to use this to store from Normal to Reverse. In the display, NOR for Normal is the plane’s channel number. chosen when the little triangle is above the channel 1O.
  • Page 28 32. The Eclipse 7 Pro provides a special throttle trim function are near neutral - that is, about 90 to which allows the throttle trim lever to work at low throttle 90˚...
  • Page 29 “R/D” should appear next to the flashing percent and closed throttle positions, and left aileron travels. sign. [Notice that the Eclipse 7 Pro transmitter thinks of throttle 36. When you reach the EPA menu, you’ll see the screen stick positions to the reverse of the way it seems, in as shown.
  • Page 30 Simple Transmitter Setup – Aerobatic Airplane (ACRO) This time, hold the aileron stick to the right and press the - elevator to keep it trimmed. This high-drag configuration Decrease makes the landing approach steeper to help make safe Data key until the number is the same as you chose for landings in small fields.

  • Page 31: Airplane Model Function Descriptions

    If you change the EPA setting to 0%, you will not have by flipping the dual rate switches on the transmitter. any servo response in that direction, and will probably The Eclipse 7 Pro has three dual rate switches, one each for crash.
  • Page 32 Eclipse 7 Pro Aircraft Controls and Switch Assignments Flight Condition Switch Flight Mode Switch ACRO ACRO P-MIX 5 ON/OFF Elevator to Flap Mix Condition 3 Trim,D/R, EXP(AIL, Elev, Rudd) Condition mix 1 Trim, D/R, EXP Normal Trim, D/R, EXP Condition Mix 2 Trim,D/R, EXP...
  • Page 33 Eclipse 7 Pro Aircraft Controls and Switch Assignments VR 1 ACRO ACRO CH7 Control Flap Trim Control...

  • Page 34: Exp - Exponential

    Edit Up / Down keys simultaneously. For this reason it is possible to have low sensitivity at low stick angles (like dual rates), and yet have full motion at full stick deflection. The Eclipse 7 Pro allows you to have...

  • Page 35: Flt.c - Flight Condition Menu

    Flight conditions are a very menu, and set up a desired value of expo for each flight unusual feature for a system in the class of the Eclipse 7 Pro condition. Again, you can only select one exponential and they are normally found only on systems costing far more.

  • Page 36: Rev - Servo Reversing

    PMX1 to PMX5 - Programmable Mixes 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5 5. Now we’ll input the mixing percentage, which tells how Your Eclipse 7 PRO system contains FIVE separate program- much the slave channel responds to the master channel.

  • Page 37: Land - Landing Function

    Simple Transmitter Setup – Aerobatic Airplane (ACRO) The motion of the master channel’s control is also 2. First the amount of elevator Flashing indicated by the R/D (= Right/Down) or L/U (= Left/Up) offset is programmed. indicator in the window. The numeral 2 will be flashing 6.

  • Page 38: E->F - Elevator Flap Mixing

    Simple Transmitter Setup – Aerobatic Airplane (ACRO) when you pull up elevator, BOTH ailerons will droop. A good starting point is to limit This function is turned on with the Flt. Mode switch fully Back. the ailerons’ down motion to 50% to 75% of the up-moving aileron’s motion.

  • Page 39: Elvn - Elevon Mixing

    Simple Transmitter Setup – Aerobatic Airplane (ACRO) ELVN - Elevon Mixing 7.Press the Cursor Right key once, to get to the elevator travel setting menu. Highlighted SLV sign and Numeral 2 Will The Elevon function should be used be flashing that represents elevator slave channel, and the with delta wings, flying wings, and percent indicator will blink on and off.

  • Page 40: Flpn - Flaperon Mixing

    Simple Transmitter Setup – Aerobatic Airplane (ACRO) change its travel direction by pressing the Active/Inhibit (Clear) You can combine the flaperon function with the landing key, then pressing the Data -Decrease key until you reach function (LAND), to get steeper descents without building -50%.

  • Page 41: Ailv Ailevator (2Elevon Aileron Mixing)

    Simple Transmitter Setup – Aerobatic Airplane (ACRO) Now you may adjust the amount of left flaperon travel with if the aileron stick move left or right (surface move up or the Data +Increase and -Decrease keys. Press Active/Inhibit down), elevator working direction should be same as like right (Clear) key if you wish to reset to 0% You may need to choose aileron.

  • Page 42: Aircraft Flight Trimming Chart

    Aircraft Flight Trimming Chart The following chart may be used to systematically set up and trim a model for straight flight and aerobatic maneuvers. Please note that for best results, trimming should be done in near-calm conditions. Before you decide to make a change, be sure to try the test several times before making adjustments.
  • Page 43 Aircraft Flight Trimming Chart To test for Test Procedure Observations Adjustments 9. Aileron differential Method 1: fly model toward you & A. No heading changes A. Differential settings OK pull into a vertical climb before it B. Heading change opposite to B.

  • Page 44: Glider (Glid) Menu Functions

    Glider(GLID) Menu Function The following section describes how to use the glider-specific menu functions (model type GLID). Descriptions of the other functions are contained in the aircraft (ACRO) section. There are two different glider modes in the Eclipse 7Pro system. You set them up in the Model Setup menus (see page ??). 4WNG refers to a glider with four wing servos.
  • Page 45 Eclipse 7 Pro Glider Controls and Switch Assignments Flight Mode Switch Flight Condition Switch Glider Glider Elevator to Flap Mix 1 P-MIX 5 ON/OFF 4-Wing Speed flap Trim Offset1 Condition 3 Trim,D/R, EXP(AIL, Elev, Rudd) elevator to Flap Mix 4-WING aILERON TO Flap Coupling Mix...
  • Page 46 Competition Glider Quick Setup Instructions VR 1 Glider Glider Flap Trim Control 2-wing ch7 Control 4-wing 2nd-Flap Aileron Trim Flap to Aileron Mix Control Flap to Elevator Mix control...

  • Page 47: Competition Glider Quick Setup Instructions

    Competition Glider Quick Setup Instructions The following example shows how the Eclipse 7 PRO may be 5. Now it’s time to select the wing type. Select 2WNG for programmed for the “typical” high-performance six-servo models with two aileron servos, and 4WNG for models sailplane, shown below.
  • Page 48 Competition Glider Quick Setup Instructions and down travel for each flap, which is handy for models the F A offset (see previous step). which have hinging that prevents motion in one direction 22. Center the camber knob, also known as the VR1 We suggest that you set the mixing rate to 50% on all knob, on the left back of the transmitter.

  • Page 49: Glider Model Function Descriptions

    Competition Glider Quick Setup Instructions edge should raise no more than 1/16” (1.5 mm), or you’ll 26. Now you may set up the throw for the elevator, but gain more drag than penetration ability. it usually doesn’t take much, and too much will be 31.

  • Page 50: Adif - Aileron Differential

    Glider Model Function Descriptions ADIF - Aileron Differential 4. Press the Cursor Right key once, to get to the left aileron (CH5) setting menu. SLV and the numeral 5 will be Ailerons are used to roll or bank the glider’s wing, but flashing together, showing that CH5 is the affected channel.

  • Page 51: Crow - Crow Mixing (Airbrakes)

    Glider Model Function Descriptions 6. You can observe the effect of flap->aileron mixing on also be also commanded if needed to prevent a trim the aileron servos when the function is turned on with the change induced by the flap and aileron motion. Normally, Ch.

  • Page 52: S.tm1, 2 - Speed Flap Trim Offsets

    Glider Model Function Descriptions to the sailplane trimming chart on page 51 for more 2. First, you’ll set the elevator (CH2) function offset details. amount. Make sure S.TM1 is ON by moving the Flt. 6. Now press the Right key Mode switch fully back.

  • Page 53: Dfl.t - Dual Flap Trim (4Wng Only)

    Glider Model Function Descriptions inboard ailerons are programmed to move a smaller back of transmitter) to angle). Rudder coupling is also shown and may be move the two inboard flaps against each other - one goes programmed with the R->A mixing function. upwards, the other goes downwards.

  • Page 54: Mx.ss - Mix Switch Select

    Glider Model Function Descriptions your sailplane. If you have a nearby slope, practice flying on very light lift days, where you can just barely keep the model airborne. It is under these conditions that you learn whether your model is really trimmed properly. MX.SS Mix Switch Select Current Mixing switches can be assigned to new other...

  • Page 55: Sailplane Trimming Chart

    SAILPLANE TRIMMING CHART To test for Test Procedure Observations Adjustments 1. Model Control Neutrals Fly the model straight and Adjust the transmitter trims for Change electronic subtrims level hands-off straight & level flight, and/or adjust clevises to center no camber control. transmitter trims.

  • Page 56: Eclipse 7 Helicopter Controls And Switch Assignments

    Eclipse 7 Pro Helicopter Controls and Switch Assignments Flight Condition Switch HELI Throttle Hold Condition 3 Trim, D/R, EXP(Ail, Elev, Rudd) Flight Mode Switch Gyro Gain Hold pitch Curve HELI Rudder to Throttle Mix Normal Trim, D/R, EXP, Throttle Curve...
  • Page 57 Eclipse 7 Pro Helicopter Controls and Switch Assignments VR 1 HELI HELI Hovering Throttle Control Hovering Pitch...

  • Page 58: Eclipse 7 Helicopter (Heli) Programming

    Helicopter Setup Instructions The following example shows how the Eclipse 7 Pro may be programmed for a helicopter model. Your model’s settings will be dependent on the setup and linkages. If you’re not sure about the settings for your particular model, please ask an experienced pilot for assistance.
  • Page 59 Helicopter Setup Instructions Right Cursor keys until HELI reversing function [REV] to reverse channels as necessary to appears. You must press get proper throw directions. both Data keys to “Save” 12. If you’re using 120’ ,140’or the setting. This is how 180’...
  • Page 60 Use the dual rate (D/R) window 22. Aerobatic Setups and Flight Conditions. Your to adjust them to the Eclipse 7 Pro system has three built-in flight condition menus desired amount of response when the switch is flipped. in addition to the normal (NOR) hovering mode.

  • Page 61: Menu Descriptions - Helicopter

    Menu Descriptions - Helicopter Flight Conditions less power) should decrease the throttle slightly. R->T mixing is handy for hovering but may also be used in 540 stall turns, hovering eights, nose-in circles, Top Your Eclipse 7Pro system’s HELI menu provides three Hats, Pirouettes, and other aerobatics.

  • Page 62: Hold - Throttle Hold

    Menu Descriptions - Helicopter The Throttle Hold function moves the engine throttle Setting Up The Throttle Curve servo to a selected position near idle, and disengages it 1. Press one of the Up Down Edit buttons until the from the throttle stick. It is commonly used during autorotation, THCV window appears.

  • Page 63: Swah - Swashplate Adjust (120',140', 180')

    Menu Descriptions - Helicopter a straight line from 0 to 100% passing through 50% at hover (center). 2. Be sure you’re in the desired flight condition by moving the Flt. Mode and Flt. Cond switches to their proper position. Remember, you can input separate, independent throttle curve settings for each flight condition! 3.

  • Page 64: Rvmx - Revolution Mixing

    Charge the Batteries! Charge the Batteries! Setting Up The Revolution to get to the aileron setting menu (the numeral 1 will be flash- ing). Reverse the sign in front of the percentage with the Data 1. Call up the revolution mixing screen by repeatedly pressing -Decrease key.

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