450 X Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d’utilisation Manuale di Istruzioni ®
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Introduction The Blade® 450 X features the Spektrum™ AR7200BX 7-channel receiver with integrated BeastX™ flybarless technology. The Spektrum AR7200BX provides maximum precision, stability, and control for advanced 3D maneuvers. A new flybarless rotorhead design, combined with the Spektrum AR7200BX, results in simplified setup, easier maintenance and a lighter helicopter.
Charging the Flight Battery DC Li-Po Balancing Charger Features The Blade 450 X comes with a DC balancing charger and 3S Li-Po battery. Use only Horizon Hobby approved battery packs and chargers compatible with this product. Never leave the battery and charger unattended during the charge process. Failure to follow the instructions properly could result in a fire. When charging, make certain the battery is on a heat-resistant surface.
Transmitter Setup Program your transmitter before attempting to bind or fly the helicopter. Transmitter programming values are shown below for the Spektrum DX6i, DX7/ DX7se, DX7s and DX8. The Spektrum model files for AirWare™ transmitters are also available for download online in the Spektrum Community. NotICe: When using a Futaba transmitter with a Spektrum DSM module, you must reverse the throttle channel.
Transmitter Setup Spektrum DX7s SYSTEM LIST Model Type Swash Type 1 Servo Normal Helicopter Switch Select F Mode Setup Warnings Frame Rate All Switches INH Flight Mode — F Mode Throttle —Over 10 11ms Hold — Hold Stunt 1—Active DSMX Hold—Active Alarm—Tone/Vibe FUNCTION LIST servo setup D/R AND EXPO TRAVEL SUB TRIM* REVERSE POS D/R D/R EXPO SW THROTTLE 100 100 THROTTLE 0 THROTTLE N AILERON 0 100 100 0 AILE D/R AILERON 100 100 AILERON 0* AILERON N AILERON 1 85 85
Transmitter Setup Spektrum DX8 SYSTEM LIST Model Type Swash Type Switch Select F Mode Setup Trim Step Warnings Frame Rate Helicopter All Switches INH Flight Mode — F Mode THR 5 Throttle —Over 10 11ms Hold — Hold AIL** 0 Stunt 1—Act DSMX ELE** 0 Stunt 2—Act RUD** 0 Hold—Act R TRIM 0 Alarm—Tone/Vibe 1 Servo Normal L TRIM 0 TYPE Common **Changing trim step to zero disables the trim for that channel.
Transmitter and Receiver Binding Binding is the process of programming the receiver to recognize the GUID (Globally Unique Identifier) code of a single specific transmitter. You need to ‘bind’ your chosen Spektrum™ DSM2™/DSMX® technology equipped aircraft transmitter to the receiver for proper operation. Binding Procedure 1. Program your transmitter using the Transmitter Setup found in this manual. 2. Insert the bind plug in the BND/DAT port on the receiver. 3. Connect the flight battery to the ESC.
Control Tests Rudder and Cyclic Gyro Test Rudder 1. Power on the transmitter. 2. Turn TH HOLD ON and put transmitter in normal mode. 3. Connect the helicopter battery to the ESC NOTICE: Do not allow the helicopter to move until the Status LED is solid blue and all menu LEDs are OFF. The gyro will not operate correctly if the helicopter moves before the Status LED is solid blue. 4. Move the rudder stick to the right. The tail rotor blades move as shown.
WARNING: Stay at least 30 feet (10 meters) away from the helicopter when the motor is running. Do not attempt to fly the helicopter at this time. 3. Ensure the throttle is lowered completely. Confirm the transmitter is still set to normal flight mode. Turn throttle hold off at this time. Slowly increase the throttle until the blades begin to spin. The main blades spin clockwise when viewing the helicopter from the top.
Gyro Gain Adjustment • If the tail wags or oscillates, lower the gain on the gyro. • If the tail is drifting while hovering, increase the gain on the gyro. On your transmitter’s gyro menu, decrease the gyro gain values a small amount at a time until the helicopter is stable within a particular flight mode On your transmitter, increase the gyro gain values a small amount at a time until the tail starts to wag/oscillate.
AR7200BX Default Blade 450 X Setup Firmware version 4503.0.
AR7200BX Parameter Menu Tips Refer to the Spektrum AR7200BX manual to fine tune the Blade 450 X to your flying and control style via the AR7200BX parameter menu. If you would like to have the cyclic behavior to feel more linear OR more like a flybarred helicopter, increase the cyclic response by adjusting parameter G (default is ‘slightly increased’).
Blade 450 X Troubleshooting Guide, continued Problem Flight battery will not charge The helicopter tail spins out of control The helicopter wobbles in flight Possible Cause Solution Input voltage to the charger is too low Input voltage must be between 11.
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Parts List / Ersatzteile / Pièces de rechange / Pezzi di ricambio # Part # English Deutsch Français Italiano 1 BLH4301 Flybarless Linkage Set: B450 X Flybarless-Anlenkgestänge-Set: B450 X Set de tringleries Flybarless : B450 X Set giunti senza flybar: B450 X 2 BLH4303 Main Rotor Blade Grip FBL Control Balls (2): B450 X FBL HauptrotorblatthalterungSteuerungskugelköpfe (2) B450 X Rotules de commande de pieds de pales principales FBL (2) : B450 X Sfere di controllo FBL stringi pale del rotore
Parts List / Ersatzteile / Pièces de rechange / Pezzi di ricambio # Part # English Deutsch Français Italiano 30 BLH1642 5 x 10 x 4 Bearings Main Shaft (2): B450 3D/X, B400 5 x 10 x 4 Lager Hauptwelle (2): B450 3D/X, B400 Roulements 5x10x4 d'axe principal (2) : B450 3D/X, B400 5 x 10 x 4 cuscinetti albero principale (2): B450 3D/X, B400 31 BLH1643 Aluminum Motor Mount Set: B450 3D/X, B400 Aluminium-MotorbefestigungsSet: B450 3D/X, B400 Set de fixations moteur en aluminium : B450 3D/X, B400 S
Parts List / Ersatzteile / Pièces de rechange / Pezzi di ricambio # Part # English Deutsch Français Italiano 59 BLH1679 Canopy Mounts (2): B450 3D/X Canopy-Befestigungselemente (2): B450 3D/X Fixations de bulle (2) : B450 3D/X Staffe di montaggio calottina (2): B450 3D/X 60 SPMAR 7200BX Spektrum AR7200BX Spektrum AR7200BX Spektrum AR7200BX Spektrum AR7200BX 61 EFLRDS76 7.
Optional Parts / Optionale Bauteile / Pièces optionnelles / Pezzi opzionali Part # English Deutsch Français Italiano BLH1665A Tail Rotor Shaft Aluminum Drive Pulley: B450 3D/X Welle und Antriebsscheibe Heckrotor, Aluminium (2): B450 3D/X Axe d'anticouple et poulie aluminium : B450 3D/X Puleggia trasmissione in alluminio dell'albero del rotore di coda: B450 3D/X BLH1667A Aluminum Tail Rotor Pitch Lever Set: B450 3D/X Aluminium-Heckrotor-Pitchhebel-Set: B450 3D/X Levier de pas d'anticouple en alu
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