Operating instructions 88016RC (RtF) / 88018RC (ArF) Navigator 250
EVER WONDERED WHAT INNOVATION LOOKS LIKE? Navigator 250.
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Table of contents 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Introduction..........................................................................6 Latest operating instructions.............................................6 Terminology..........................................................................6 Product description..............................................................6 Symbols.................................................................................7 Intended use .................
Entering calibration mode.................................................................24 Calibration indicators........................................................................24 Step 1: Channel learning..................................................................25 Step 2: Gyro calibration...................................................................26 Step 3: Compass calibration............................................................26 If compass calibration fails...............
1. Introduction 4. Product description Dear customer, Designed specifically for individuals wanting to experience and learn from a pilot’s perspective, the RC EYE Navigator is a safe, fun and intuitive solution to step into FPV; complete and ready to fly. Thanks to a fully integrated First-Person-View (FPV) vision system! Thank you for making the excellent decision to purchase this RC Logger® product. You now have a high-quality product with a name that represents outstanding products.
5. Symbols BLUE provides you with additional useful information, and highlights important facts. RED stands for danger and alert. Read these sections always to avoid accidents and product damage. GREEN stands for user safety. GREEN also stands for good practice, protecting your product from damage. 6. Intended use The Navigator 250 is a model quad copter solely designed for private use in the model making area and the operating times associated with this.
. Parts and components 1 2 3 18 8 19 9 4 10 5 6 11 7 12 13 14 15 16 17 20 (Propeller guards not shown) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 GPS module Canopy Right side panel Front arm LED Camera hatch Camera Front propeller Antenna Rear LED 8 | Parts And Components 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Rear propeller Rear arm LED Leg Arm Motor arm lock Propeller mount plate Motor Motor mount Battery release button 19 20 21 22 23 24 Battery connector Antenna socket Balancer socket Battery plug Flight battery Emergenc
353.4 mm 118 mm 176.8 mm 111 mm 72.5 mm 25 0m m 9. Dimensions 176.8 mm 353.
. Video instructions We provide video instructions and tutorials for setting up, calibrating and operating the Navigator 250. Visit https://vimeo.com/rclogger for more information. 11. Firmware RC Logger strives to continuously improve its products. For this reason, the firmware of the Navigator 250 is being updated and improved to keep you as a customer happy. Future firmware versions may change, improve or enhance functions.
12.2 Before commissioning ■■ Before every flight, check the functional reliability of your model and the transmitter. Watch out for any visible damage such as defective plug connections or damaged cables and wires. ■■ Never switch off the transmitter while the Navigator 250 is in use. After landing, always disconnect the flight battery first. Only then may the transmitter be switched off. ■■ In case of a defect or a malfunction, remove the problem before using the Navigator 250 again.
■■ Leaking or damaged batteries can cause acid burns when in contact with skin. ■■ Rechargeable LiPo batteries are very susceptible to moisture due to the chemicals they ■■ Batteries must be kept out of the reach of children. Do not leave the batteries lying ■■ Do not expose the charger or LiPo flight battery to high/low temperatures or to direct Therefore use suitable protective gloves to handle corrupted and leaking batteries. around. There is a risk that children or pets may swallow them.
with other visible deformation or leaks. Do not attempt to charge such rechargeable batteries! Danger of fire and explosion! Dispose of such rechargeable batteries in an ecologically sound fashion. 12.6 Propellers Only use Navigator 250 propellers from RC Logger! ■■ The general hazard notices for handling batteries and rechargeable batteries also apply to rechargeable LiPo batteries. The propellers are only designed for use with electric motors. Total discharge ■■ Since discharging below 3.
12.7 Miscellaneous 13.2 Accident prevention ■■ Observe the laws concerning the use of cameras for surveillance purposes. ■■ Consult an expert when in doubt about operation, safety or connection of the device. ■■ Maintenance, modifications and repairs are to be performed exclusively by an expert or at a qualified shop. ■■ If you have questions which remain unanswered by these operating instructions, contact our technical support service or other technical personnel. See ‘32. Product support’ on page 39.
13.4 Lost locator The Navigator 250 is equipped with a lost locator function. When triggered the Navigator 250 emits beeps in the S.O.S. pattern. The function is triggered by a crash or hard landing, but can also manually be triggered via the SWA (Channel 7) switch on the transmitter. Flip the switch down to trigger the function. The beeping cannot be stopped by flipping the switch back to its default position. Proceed as follows to stop the beeps: 1.
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14. Getting the Navigator 250 into the air 14.1 Antenna The antenna must be installed before the power supply is established (battery) or else the video transmitter will become damaged. 1. Screw the supplied clover leaf antenna (8) onto the antenna socket (20) at the rear of the Navigator 250. Refer to »Fig. 2. 2. Use a suitable wrench to tighten it securely. 14.2 Unfolding For easy storage and protection, the arms (13) and legs (12) are foldable. Refer to »Fig. 2. 1.
14.4 Install battery Warning! After connecting the battery, the camera calibrates itself. Do not obstruct it! Only use the supplied flight battery or a suitable spare battery from RC Logger. 1. Slide the battery into the battery compartment until it locks. Refer to »Fig. 3. 2. The camera (6) calibrates itself and returns to the position set on the transmitter. ■■ Release the flight battery with the battery release button (18) next to the battery. Refer to »Fig. 3 (white arrow).
14.7 FPV camera ■■ The FPV camera (6) is supplied with power as soon as you connect the flight battery. Warning! After connecting the battery the camera calibrates itself. Do not obstruct it! ■■ The FPV range is limited to 100 m in the open field. ■■ During flight, the camera angle is automatically controlled by the controller based on preset parameters. ■■ Camera settings can be adjusted in the EYEControl:Navigator app. ■■ Remove the protective cap from the lens before flying and replace it after use.
14.8 Video TX ■■ Real time video transmission is possible via compatible FPV goggles.
14.9 Controls 1 2 3 GPS mode Basic mode Expert mode Lost locator 1 2 3 Safe mode Sport mode Race mode R.T.H Trim ON/OFF Hold for 2 seconds (Stick controls based on MODE 2) Refer to ‘18. Selecting a flight mode’ on page 28 and ’19.
14.10 Fly it 14.12 ArF version The Navigator 250 is now ready for its first flight. You are strongly advised to read through chapter ‘17. Flying the Navigator 250’ on page 27 before the first take-off. If you purchased an ArF version you need a RC Logger R8 Radio Transmitter (89102RC). 14.11 Status indications Note that the receiver included with the R8 Radio Transmitter set 89102RC is not compatible with the Navigator 250.
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16. Calibration If you fly the Navigator 250 for the first time it is necessary to calibrate it prior to the first take-off. Remove the propellers before you proceed! Only after you have successfully completed the calibration, mount the propellers again. The Navigator 250 is calibrated in a 3-step procedure: Channel learning Gyro Compass 16.1 Preparation DDMake sure the flight battery is fully charged. 1. Remove the propellers. 2. Transmitter: Set travel of all channels to ‘+ –100 %’ and trims to ‘0’.
16.5 Step 1: Channel learning ■■ 1x beep confirms a successfully learned channel. ■■ 2x beeps indicate the completion of the channel learning procedure. LED blinks Control 7x Lost locator switch (2 positions): ▬▬ Pos 1: Lost locator OFF ▬▬ Pos 2: Lost locator ON ■■ Arm LEDs (4), (11): the blink code (e.g. 1 blink) indicates which channel is to be learned next. ■■ Auxiliary switch: Slowly move the switch through all positions and back to its starting position. Proceed as follows: 1.
16.6 Step 2: Gyro calibration DDYou need to perform this step with precision or the Navigator 250 will not fly properly. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Tap the calibration button (right button) two times (2x) quickly to enter Gyro Calibration. Place the Navigator 250 on a horizontal and level surface and wait for a single beep. Rotate the Navigator 250 by 180° about its vertical axis. Refer to »Fig. 10, steps A and B. 2 beeps confirm the successful completion of the gyro calibration procedure.
16.8 If compass calibration fails DDCompass calibration should be done at open outdoor area. The calibration process may fail due to magnetic interference from surrounding environment. Failing of compass calibration is indicated by 3 prominent beep sounds (3 beeps). In case of failure: 1. Move away from magnetic interferences. 2. Disconnect the flight battery and re-connect it. 3. Restart the procedure. ■■ Successfully completed calibration procedures can be skipped. 17.
17.4.1 Trimming 18.2 Basic mode ■■ Trimming allows you to equalize drifting. Drifting refers to movement out of position ■■ The basic mode is designed specifically for users who are new to flying multirotor ■■ Refer to the transmitter’s operating instructions for more information. ■■ The controls respond less aggressively. This behaviour is intentional, allowing pilots to 18. Selecting a flight mode ■■ Auto-Levelling is enabled.
18.3.2 Stick control Throttle: Direct control of motor RPM. The lowest stick position gives the lowest RPM. (Same as normal mode) It is recommended that the pilot removes the throttle spring from the R8 transmitter when flying in this mode as control response will be greatly improved. The removal of the throttle spring is described in the operating instructions included with the transmitter. Rudder: Control clockwise/counter-clockwise heading rotation (Same as GPS / Normal Mode).
20.2 Manual trigger In the app you can enable a warning signal (disabled by default) in case there is no ‘Home’ location locked at take-off. With the signal enabled, if you take off without locked ‘Home’ location, the Navigator 250 continuously emits double beeps. ■■ Deactivated: R.T.H switch (switch ‘SWD’) in position 1 ■■ Activated: R.T.H switch (switch ‘SWD’) in position 2 20.5 The importance of the GPS signal 20.
21. Geofence and distance fence ■■ Study »Fig. 14. ■■ You set up a virtual fence (distance and max. altitude) in which the Navigator 250 flies. ■■ Geofence and Distance fence settings are available in the EYEControl:Navigator app and must first be enabled in the app. Max. Height ■■ Geofence and Distance fence only work in GPS flight mode with ‘Safe bank’ enabled. Other modes and banking settings deactivate the functions. 1. Activate the GPS flight mode and set banking to ‘Safe bank’. 2.
22. Low Altitude Control – Min. height ■■ Low Altitude Control settings are available in the EYEControl:Navigator app. ■■ Low Altitude Control only restricts the minimum altitude. ■■ Accuracy: ±2 m, min. height: 5 m Important! In order to fly lower than the set min. height you must keep the throttle stick at its miniumum position for min. 5 seconds. 23. Maintenance, care and repair We provide video instructions for many spare parts. View them on www.rclogger.com.
■■ A motor shaft might be slightly bent or a propeller is defective resulting in vibrations. Either replacing the complete motor arm or installing a complete new set of propellers may solve this issue. ■■ Crashing the Navigator 250, or exposing it to mechanical stress during transportation typically causes these phenomena. ■■ The onboard sensor has lost its factory calibration. Typically, this is caused by a hard hit (crashes), or exposure to high temperature. It can also be related to transport issues.
25. Trouble shooting 25.1 Re-binding transmitter and receiver 88016RC RtF: Refer to the operating instructions of the transmitter and receiver (89102RC) for more information on the binding and learning procedure. ■■ Please carry out the configuration of the Navigator 250 as described in this chapter. Channel learning is essential as otherwise the Navigator 250 will not recognize your transmitting equipment. 25.1.1 Preparing the transmitter (Tx) 1.
GNSS GNSS stands for Global Navigation Satellite System and enables you to precisely fix a position. R.T.H. (Return To Home), the GPS mode and T.P.C.S. (Task Point Command System) make use of GNSS. I.R.P.C (Available in future firmware releases) I.R.P.C stands for Intelligent Relative Positioning Control. It utilizes compass and positioning data to control the Navigator 250 relatively to the take-off position. S.M.A.R.T S.M.A.R.
28. Status indication table Type Status Trigger Flight Mode Basic (ACC assisted) Channel 5 : (+100) Expert Channel 5 : (0) GPS (position hold) GPS fixed - No signal (without Homelock) Refer to chapter ”GPS” GPS fixed - Poor signal (with Homelock) Refer to chapter ”GPS” Channel 5 : (-100), strong GPS signal (with Homelock) Refer to chapter ”GPS” Flight agility (Bank selection switch) Channel 6 No indication R.T.H.
Front Arm LEDs Rear Arm LEDs Dimming – On/Off Buzzer None Dimming – On/Off None Dimming – On/Off Dimming – On/Off Double beep, 2s pause (can be disabled via APP) Dimming – On/Off Dimming – On/Off Single long beep at take-off Dimming – On/Off None Dimming – On/Off None Same as buzzer Same as buzzer Double beep, 1.5 sec pause. Long beep at every step of the process. S.O.S S.O.S S.O.
29. Spare parts BN Product Name 89136RC Navigator Propeller Guards set 89137RC Navigator Motor with LED Landing Arms 89138RC Navigator 5.8 GHz TX 89139RC Navigator GPS Module 89140RC Navigator Battery Pack 30. Compatible accessories BN Product Name 89110RC RC Logger Neck Strap 89114RC Battery Indicator Caps (For XT60) 89141RC RC Logger FPV Goggles 89147RC Navigator 5.8 GHz Clover Leaf Antenna (TX) 38 31. Disposal 31.
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