RC Logger NovaX 350 Quick Start Manual

Quick Start Guide
NovaX 350
88012RC (ArF)
You MUST complete the following steps in sequence! If you do not follow the
given instructions your »NovaX 350 is not going to fly.
1. FULL INSTRUCTIONS 2. WHAT YOU NEED
Download the latest version of the Operating > A set of propellers (supplied)
Instructions from our website at > PPM receiver
www.rclogger.com/nova and Read the Safety > Transmitter
Instructions overleaf. > Flight battery (89100RC)
> Balance charger
> Small diameter screw driver or metal rod
Firmware: All instructions in this quick start guide are based on firmware V1.0. Future firmware
versions may change, improve or enhance functions. New firmware versions with instructions are
made available to you for download from www.rclogger.com.
3. CHARGE BATTERY
> Use a LiPo balance charger to charge the »NovaX 350 flight battery. Read the operating instructions
supplied with the charger before using it.
> Fully charge the flight battery before flying.
STATUS INDICATION TABLE
Type Status Trigger Front LED
Basic (ACC assisted) Channel 5 : (+100) Magenta – Solid
Altitude (Midstick height hold) Channel 5 : (0) Green – Solid
GPS fixed - No signal Blue – Blinks (fast)
GPS (position hold) GPS fixed - Poor signal Blue – Solid
Flight Mode
Channel 5 : (-100), strong GPS signal Blue – Solid
Flight agility
Channel 6 No indication
(Bank selection switch)
Channel 5 triggered via switch or
R.T.H. Return-to-Home White – Blinks continuously (0.5 Hz)
Transmitter (Tx) off
Low Battery Level 1 Battery <11.4 V White – Blinks continuously (1 Hz)
Flight Error Low Battery Level 2 Battery <10.5 V White – Blinks continuously (5 Hz)
Fail safe (PPM failed) Loss of RF signal White – Blinks continuously (0.5 Hz)
GPS /Compass failed
Pressure sensor failed
Start up main board self test Red – Blinks continuously (1 Hz)
Gyro failed
Flight Check
Error
Power system failed
(ESC/motor)
Permanent system check System error (pilot must land!)
Red – Blinks (fast)
Calibration
Tx App or button on flight controller Red – Solid/
Gyro App or button on flight controller Green – Solid/
Compass App or button on flight controller Magenta – Solid/
Tx Calibration in progress Red – Solid/
Gyro Calibration in progress Green – Solid/
Compass Calibration in progress Magenta – Solid/
Gyro or compass calibration
Factory state Invalid gyro or compass calibration Cyan – Blinks 1Hz (alternating to rear)
procedure
4. CALIBRATION
There are video resources available for the calibration procedures and flying of the »NovaX 350.
Refer to: www.rclogger.com/nova. Navigate to the "Gallery" tab.
Remove the propellers before proceeding.
Preparations:
1. Remove the propellers.
2. Transmitter: Set travel of all channels to "+ –100 %" and trims to "0".
3. Transmitter: Make sure that the throttle stick is in its mid-position (the
sticks are spring loaded and are centered by default).
4. Transmitter: Set all switches to their default positions (e.g. 1).
5. Receiver: Connect the PPM receiver to the PPM_IN and TELEMETRY
port at the front of the power board (see diagram).
Calibration via Android or iOS App:
The »NovaX 350 can be calibrated via App (iOS and Android). Download the App "EyeControl" for your iOS or
Android device. Important! When using the App to calibrate the »NovaX 350 you do not need to perform the
steps given in sections 4., 5., 6., and 7. but follow the step-by-step instructions in the App.
Manual calibration:
Only calibrate the »NovaX 350 manually if you do not have a compatible smart phone at your disposal.
Perform the following calibration procedures in sequence:
> 1. TX learning, 2. Gyro calibration, 3. Compass calibration
Start manual calibration procedure:
1. Carefully remove the canopy. Do not damage any component!
2. Connect the flight battery.
3. Press and hold the button on the flight control board for approx. 2 seconds to begin.
4. The front large RGB LED turns solid red. The front small blue LED (on front light panel) indicates
operational status (solid = not active, blinking = active).
5. Tap the button two times (2x) quickly to start the calibration process. The blue LED starts to blink.
Rear LED Buzzer
Refer to chapter "GPS" None
Refer to chapter "GPS" None
Refer to chapter "GPS" None
Refer to chapter "GPS" None
Refer to chapter "GPS" None
No indication None
Beep beep ... pause 1.5 sec. ... beep beep ... ;
White – Blinks continuously (0.5 Hz)
Long beep at every step of the process.
White – Blinks continuously (1 Hz) Continuous single beeps (1 Hz)
White – Blinks continuously (5 Hz) Continuous single beeps (2 Hz)
White – Blinks continuously (0.5 Hz) Beep at each stage of process
Red – Blinks continuously (1 Hz) None
Continuous beeps (5 Hz)
Red – Blinks (fast)
Blue – Solid (small LED) Red – Solid None
Blue – Solid (small LED) Green – Solid None
Blue – Solid (small LED) Magenta – Solid None
Blue – Blinks (small LED) Red – Solid Beep at each stage of the process
Blue – Blinks (small LED) Green – Solid Beep at each stage of process
Blue – Blinks (small LED) Magenta – Solid Beep at each stage of process
Cyan – Blinks 1Hz (alternating to rear) None
5. TX LEARNING (LED: RED )
1. Assign an auxiliary 3-way-toggle switch to channel 5 and another auxiliary 3-way-toggle switch to
channel 6.
2. Make sure all mixing is deactivated, throttle curves are linear, trims are centered and all travel is set to
maximum range.
3. Learn channels as following (study as well chapter '10. Channels' on page 2):
» A beep confirms a successfully learnt channel.
» The blink code (e.g. 1 blink) indicates which channel is to be learnt next.
LED Control Illustration
1 blink Throttle – Move to min. and back (mid-position)
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2 blinks Rudder – Move to left and back
3 blinks Elevator – Move to top and back
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4 blinks Aileron – Move to the left and back
MODE 1
5 blinks Flight mode selection switch (3 positions):
» Pos 1: GPS
» Pos 2: Altitude
» Pos 3: Basic
2 4
6 blinks Bank selection switch (3 positions):
» Pos 1: AP Mode
MODE 2
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» Pos 2: Sport Mode
» Pos 3: Custom Mode (Set by pilot)
7 blinks Retractable legs (2 positions)
1 Throttle 3 Elevator
8 blinks Gimbal control (2 positions) 2 Rudder 4 Aileron
It is possible to complete the learning procedure after having learned channel 6 by waiting
for at least 8 seconds. When using a 6-channel transmitter, a timeout function (8 seconds)
will automatically complete the learning.
Tap the button once (1x) to enter the next calibration procedure.
6. GYRO CALIBRATION (LED: GREEN )
You MUST perform this step with precision or the »NovaX 350 won't fly properly.
1. Tap the button two times (2x) quickly to start the calibration.
2. Important! Mount the canopy. Pay special attention to the wires and connectors; do not pinch wires!
Do not apply any force when replacing the canopy.
3. Place the »NovaX 350 on a horizontal and level surface () and wait for a single beep.
4. Rotate the »NovaX 350 by 180° about its vertical axis (, ) .
5. 2 beeps confirm the successful completion of the gyro calibration procedure.
6. Remove the canopy.
7. Tap the button once (1x) to enter the next calibration procedure.
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2
180°
7. COMPASS CALIBRATION (LED: MAGENTA
You MUST perform this step with precision or the »NovaX 350 won't fly properly.
Perform the compass calibration in an open area, away from metal objects, high-voltage
powerlines, radio towers/masts and any portable or stationary devices sending and
receiving radio signals in order to eliminate magnetic interference.
When calibration fails: Calibration can fail in each step (3 beeps). In case of failure, move away from magnetic
interferences and restart the procedure.
1. Tap the button two times (2x) quickly to start the calibration and wait for a single beep.
2. Replace the canopy.
3. Hold the »NovaX 350 horizontally and its nose pointing away from you.
4. Rotate the »NovaX 350 two times (2x) about its lateral axis by 360°as shown in step .
5. Rotate the »NovaX 350 clockwise about its vertical axis by 90°as shown in step . Wait for a single beep.
6. Rotate the »NovaX 350 two times (2x) about its longitudinal axis by 360°as shown in step .
7. Rotate the »NovaX 350 two times (2x) clockwise about its vertical axis by 360° as shown in step .
8. Wait for confirmation: Succeeded (2 beeps), failed (3 beeps). Remove the canopy.
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9. Tap the button once (1x) to conclude and exit the calibration procedures. Replace the canopy.
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8. PROPELLER MOUNTING
Tighten the cap nut with moderate force! Overtightening will irreversibly damage the
thread of the propeller mount axle. In this case you must immediately replace the
propeller mount!
Install a propeller on each motor. Match up "L" (boom) and "8045" (propeller) and "R" and "8045R". Observe
the diagram.
Red
Front
Black
Rear
or Label
L = Left, R = Right
)
Rear Front
Cap nut
8045R / 8045