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1. Keep well clear of the rotational plane of the propeller when the motor is running injury hazard pobbe Building and Operating Instructions Arcus V Tail Prop 1400 No 2593 Replacement Parts list Arcus V Tail Prop 1400 No 25920002 25920003 25920004 25920005 25930001 25930004 25930005 25930006 25930007 25930008 25930009 Article description Wing set V tail set Linkages and small items BL speed controller 20 A Fuselage Linkages and small items Spinner Motor mount Propeller 8 x 6 Decal sheet BL motor Guarantee Naturally all our products are guaranteed for 24 months as required by law If you wish to make a justified claim under guarantee please contact your dealer in the first instance as he is responsible for the guarantee and for processing guarantee claims During the guarantee period we will rectify any functional defects production faults or material flaws at no cost to you We will not accept any further claims e g for consequential damage Goods must be sent to us carriage paid we will pay return carriage costs We wil not accept any packages sent without pre paid postage We accept no liability for transport damage nor for the loss of your shipment We recommend that you take out appro priate insurance Send your device to the approved Service Centre in your country The following requirements must be fulfilled before we can process your guarantee claim You must include pr2. household waste when it reaches the end of its useful life Take your unwanted equipment to your local council collection point or recycling centre This requirement applies to member countries of the European Union as well as other non European countries with a separate waste collection system 10 robbe Modellsport GmbH amp amp Co KG MetzloserstraBe 38 D 36355 Grebenhain Technical hotline 49 0 66 44 87 777 hotline robbe com Commercial register GieBen Regional Court HRA 2722 Partner with personal liability robbe Modellsport Beteiligungs GmbH GieBen HRB 5793 Managing Director E Dorr Errors and technical modifications reserved Copyright robbe Modellsport 2013 Duplication and copying of the text in whole or in part is only permitted with the prior written approval of robbe Modellsport GmbH amp amp Co KG
3. moving the throttle stick to the full throttle position This is followed by the special 1515 sound confirming your chosen value Holding the throttle stick at full throttle returns you to Step 2 and you can select another point Returning the throttle stick to the Neutral position within two seconds quits programming mode Point beep sound beep beep sound beep beep beep sound 1 brief beep 2 brief beeps 3 brief beeps Brake Off On Battery type LiPo NiMH Cut off Soft cut Cut off Cut off threshold low medium high Start mode normal soft super soft Timing low medium high 4 Quitting programming mode There are two methods of quitting programming mode 1 At programming point 3 move the throttle stick to the Neutral position within two seconds of hearing the special 1515 sound 2 At programming point 2 move the throttle stick to the Neutral position within three seconds of hearing the beep beep sound e g Point No 8 Safety Notes Always keep to the power on sequence switch the transmitter on first and then the receiver Reverse the sequence when switching off Observe the limits stated in the Specification Maintain correct polarity in all connections Take great care to avoid short circuits Install and protect the speed controller in such a way that it cannot come into contact with grease oil or water Ensure that air circulation is adequate
4. to complete the tasks required Please study the illustrations and the brief instructions to obtain a clear understanding of the individual stages of construction All parts must be trial fitted dry without glue before you reach for the glue Assign the individual compon ents to the various stages of assembly All directions such as right hand are as seen from the tail of the model looking forward We constantly strive to update our products to reflect the la test developments You can find details of technical improve ments and revised documentation on the Internet by calling up the appropriate product description at our website www robbe com The model The V Tail Prop is the latest addition to the robbe Arcus fami ly and is an eye catcher in several ways not just due to its unusual looks lis above average performance in the air and its suitability for any pilot from the relatively inexperienced flyer with some experience of aileron models right up to the advanced pilot are ample proof of its tremendous versatility With its compact dimensions the Arcus V Tail Prop is the ideal evening flyer as it is easy to transport in any car and can be ready for flying the moment you reach the club patch The model can also be fitted with an optional rudder servo Specification Wing loading approx 30 g dm Length approx 770 mm Total surface area approx 15 dm All up weight approx 4509 Wingspan appro
5. to the OFF position Programming the speed controller Note please check that the throttle curve is set to 0 the throttle stick is at the neutral position and the throttle travel is set to 100 1 Starting programming mode 2 Selecting the programming point 3 Setting the programming point value 4 Quitting programming mode 1 Starting programming mode 1 Switch the transmitter on and move the throttle stick to full throttle Connect the speed controller to the battery 2 Wait two seconds you should hear a beep beep sound 3 Wait a further five seconds you should hear a special 5 56712 sound The controller is now in pro gramming mode 2 Selecting the programming point When programming mode starts you will hear eight different sounds in a loop the sequence is described in the following section Move the throttle stick back to the Neutral position within three seconds 1 beep Brake 1 x brief beep 2 beep beep Battery type 2 x brief beep 3 beep beep beep Low voltage 3 x brief beep 4 beep beep beep beep Cut off voltage 4 x brief beep 5 beep Start mode 1 x long beep 6 beep beep Timing 1 x long 1 x brief 7 beep beep beep Reset to default 1 x long 2 x brief 8 beep beep Quit 2 x long beep 3 Setting the programming point value You will hear a sequence of different sounds In a loop you set the sound value by
6. Dall G r Arcus V Tail Prop 1400 ARF pobbe Contents Page Contents Page Specification Essential accessories Recommended accessories Set contents Radio control system Colour scheme Glued joints Power system Installing the tail panels Installing the wings Installing the RC system components Control surface travels Centre of Gravity Checking the working systems setting up the contr surfaces Test flying flying notes Specification 20 A speed controller Programmable settings The speed controller in use Setting the throttle travel Normal procedure when flying Protective functions Programming the speed controller 1 Starting programming mode 2 Selecting the programming point 3 Setting the programming point value 4 Quitting programming mode Safety Information Replacement Parts list Guarantee Service Centre addresses Conformity Declaration A DODDWDDADADADADADAADAONNDAADDDUUNWBWWWNHNH D PP de Building and Operating Instructions Arcus V Tail Prop 1400 no 2593 Dear customer Congratulations on your choice of a factory assembled mo del aircraft from the robbe Modellsport range Many thanks for placing your trust in us The model can be ready for the air when you have completed just a few simple procedures Please read right through these instructions and the separate in formation sheets before attempting to assemble and fly the model as this will make it much easier
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8. ck from the speed controller and only then switch the transmitter off When installing or setting up the receiving system com ponents including the speed controller be sure to read and observe the instructions supplied with them Colour scheme No painting is required Glued joints All parts must be trial fitted dry without glue before you re ach for the glue Please take great care to avoid excess adhesive running onto the painted surfaces as this will damage the finish The general rule is this sand all painted joint surfaces and remove all traces of dust before gluing Power system A brushless outrunner motor is factory installed The propel ler and spinner are already fitted The motor is connected to the speed controller ready for use and the controller is correctly set up at the factory Prior to flying the model all you have to do is connect the LiPo flight battery and the receiver Read right through the safety notes for the LiPo battery and the instructions supplied with the battery charger before using these items for the first time robbe Building and Operating Instructions Arcus V Tail Prop 1400 no 2593 Fig 1 Fig 2 Fig 3 The illustration shows both V tail panels with the hard pla Use Ropoxi 5 minute epoxy to glue the two V tail panels to Place the V tail assembly in the recess in the fuselage stic joiner prior to assembly the hard plastic joiner Allow the glued joint to se
9. e wings on the lage threading the servo lead through at the same time Install the wing retaining plate and fix it to the fuselage fuselage Slide the wing joiner through the right hand side of the using the screws supplied fuselage and into the left hand wing panel Now fit the right hand wing panel onto the joiner threading the servo lead through the opening in the fuselage Push the wings together as far as they will go pobbe Fi g 13 Connect the aileron servos to the receiver using a Y lead Connect the servos and the speed controller to the receiver referring to the RC system instructions for the correct chan nel assignment and connector pin configuration the orange signal wire corresponds to the white wire in robbe Futaba systems Place the receiver in the fuselage and deploy the receiver aerial s Aileron travel a b 15 mm 10mm Elevator travel d c 10 mm Building and Operating Instructions Arcus V Tail Prop 1400 No 2593 robbe AIX XE 3 1000 ZY 3 D a Fig 14 Attach a plug and socket to the flight battery by soldering a 2 mm socket to the black wire and a 2 mm plug to the red wire Insulate each soldered joint with a heat shrink sleeve st EE er robbe i TP DP Cte Fig 15 Fix the receiver in the fuselage using Velcro tape Do not connect the battery at this point Fig 17 On this model the Centre of Gravity C G is located at around the 60 mm po
10. ems Ask an experienced modelling friend to hand launch the aircraft for you He should be capable of giving the aero plane a reasonably strong flat launch The model must always be launched directly into any wind With the motor running at full throttle give the aeroplane a firm launch directly into any breeze with the fuselage and wings level Keep the Arcus V tail Prop 1400 flying straight and level at first don t initiate a turn while it is still close to the ground Adjust the control surface trims if necessary so that the model flies straight with a reasonable rate of climb hands off Check the model s response to control commands You may need to increase or reduce the control surface travels after the first landing Check the glider s stalling speed at a safe height Keep the model s speed well above the stall for the landing approach Always switch off the motor before the model touches down as this avoids damage to the propeller If you needed to adjust the trims during the test flight cor rect the length of the appropriate pushrod once the model is back on the ground then return the transmitter trims to centre so that full trim travel is available to both sides of neutral for subsequent flights pobbe Building and Operating Instructions Arcus V Tail Prop 1400 No 2593 Specification 20 A speed controller Continuous current 20A Peak current 25 A max 10 seconds BEC m
11. int measured from the wing root leading edge Place the battery in the model for balancing do not con nect it Mark the Centre of Gravity on both sides of the fuselage as shown in the underside view Support the model at the marked points and allow it to hang freely Ideally the model will now balance level with the nose inclined slightly down Adjust the position of the flight battery if necessary Mark the battery location in the fuselage so that you can be confident of replacing it in the same position after remo ving it With the battery in the correct position fix it in place with hook and loop tape so that it cannot shift in flight and alter the model s balance The model is ready to fly once you have recharged the battery pobbe Checking the working systems setting up the control surfaces Charge the flight battery Switch the transmitter on and move the throttle stick to the motor off end point Give the flight battery a full charge apply Velcro hook and loop tape to the pack place it in the fuselage and connect it Wait for the speed controller to emit a series of beeps Place the canopy on the fuselage it is held in place by a magnetic latch Check the channel assignment of the control surfaces and swap over the connectors at the receiver if necessary Check the neutral position of the control surfaces If neces sary loosen the clamping screws in the swivel pushrod connect
12. ms it is essential to calibrate the throttle travel before flying the model If you are using a Futaba RC system it is always necessary to set the throttle channel 3 to reverse Setting the throttle travel the throttle travel should be re adjusted if you change the radio control system Switch the transmitter on and move the throttle stick to the full throttle position Connect the battery to the speed controller and wait about two seconds You will hear a beep beep sound confirming the full throttle position Now move the throttle stick to the bottom position towards you you will hear several beeps indicating the cell count You should hear a long beep to confirm the Idle end point of the throttle stick ormal procedure when flying Move the throttle stick to the bottom position towards you and switch the transmitter on Connect the battery to the speed controller A special sound similar to 5 123 indicates that the power supply is OK You should hear several beeps to indicate the cell count of the Lithium battery You will hear a long beep when the self test is concluded To start the motor move the throttle stick slowly forward until it reaches the end point QAO PZ MA PONH Protective functions 1 Safety functions If the motor does not start running within two seconds of being switched on the speed controller auto matically switches itself off The motor must now be set
13. ode Linear BEC output SV 2A NiMH cell count 5 9 LiPo cell count 2 3 Dimensions speed controller 42 x 25 x 8 mm Weight 199 Caution this controller is not protected against reversed polarity Connecting a battery to the controller s terminals with reversed polarity will instantly destroy the unit If you prefer to use a separate receiver battery instead of the BEC system you must withdraw the red wire from the receiver lead attached to the controller and insulate the bare end to avoid short circuits VERY IMPORTANT since different transmitters feature different throttle settings we strongly advise you to use the Throttle range set up function to calibrate the throttle range Please read the appropriate section in the instructions Programmable settings 1 Brake on off 2 Battery type LiPo NIMH 3 Low voltage guard Cut Off mode Soft Cut Off power reduction cut off switches off immediately 4 Low voltage cut off voltage Cut Off threshold low medium high The cell count is detected automatically when Lithium batteries are used low 2 85 V medium 3 15 V high 3 3 V 2 85 V 3 15 V 3 3 V 2 5 Start mode normal soft super soft 300ms 1 5s 3s 6 Timing low medium high 3 75 15 26 25 The normal setting is low A different setting can also be selected for higher motor speed The speed controller in use Since the throttle travel is not the same for all radio control syste
14. oof of purchase till receipt with the returned product You must have operated the product in accordance with the operating instructions You must have used recommended power sources and genuine robbe accessories exclusively There must be no damage present caused by moisture unauthorised intervention polarity reversal overloading and mechanical stress Please include a concise accurate description of the fault to help us locate the problem pobbe Country Andorra Denmark Germany England France Greece Italy Netherlands Belg Norway Austria Sweden Switzerland Slovakian Rep Spain Czech Rep Service Centre addresses Company Sorteney Nordic Hobby A S robbe Service robbe Schluter UK S A V Messe TAG Models Hellas MC Electronic Jan van Mouwerik Norwegian Modellers robbe Service Minicars Hobby A B robbe Futaba Service Ivo Marhoun robbe Service Ivo Marhoun Street Santa Anna 13 Bogensevej 13 Metzloser Str 38 LE10 UB 6 Rue Usson du Poitou BP 12 18 Vriullon Str Via del Progresso 25 Slot de Houvelaan 30 Box 2140 Puchgasse 1 Bergsbrunnagatan 18 Hinterer Schurmattweg 25 Horova 9 Metzloser Str 38 Horova 9 Building and Operating Instructions Arcus V Tail Prop 1400 no 2593 Town AND 00130 Les escaldes Princip D Andorre DK 8940 Randers SV D 36355 Grebenhain GB LE10 3DS Leicestershire F 57730 Folschviller GR 14341 New Philadelfia Athens 36010 Cav
15. ors set the control surfaces to centre then re tighten the screws Check the direction of rotation of the servos When you move the aileron stick to the right a the right hand aileron a should rise the left hand aileron b fall Pull the elevator stick back towards you c and the rear edge of both elevators should rise c If any of the control surface functions works the wrong way round correct it using your transmitter s servo reverse facility for that function Check that all the linkages are firmly fixed but free moving Check in particular that the clamping screws in the swivel pushrod connectors are tightened fully The travels are measured at the inboard end of the control surfaces The stated control throws are just a guide for the first few flights The final settings should be selected to suit the individual pilot s flying style The Expo seitings should also be adjusted to suit the pilot s preference Building and Operating Instructions Arcus V Tail Prop 1400 No 2593 Test flying flying notes Read the sections in the Safety Notes entitled Routine pre flight checks and Flying the model before attempting to fly the model for the first time For your initial test flights please wait for a day with no more than a gentle breeze A good flying site consists of a large flat open grassy field devoid of trees fences high tension overhead cables etc Repeat the check of all the working syst
16. t hard Note that the guide lug of the hard plastic joiner must be inserted into the guide tube in the fuselage Reinforce the transition between fuselage and tail with a strip of clear adhesive tape about 50 mm long see small picture on the right Fig 4 Fig 5 mig 6 Fix the tailplane to the fuselage using the screws supplied Set the servo to centre neutral using the transmitter Check the servo neutrals once more The servo arm must be fit them from the underside and at the same time slip the You can install a second optional servo for the rudder func at right angles to the servo pushrods into the swivel barrels on the control horns Don t tion if desired see marking If you wish to take this option The pushrod can now be screwed to the swivel barrels moun tighten the retaining screws at this point you will need to activate a V tail mixer at your transmitter ted on the control horns robbe Building and Operating Instructions Arcus V Tail Prop 1400 no 2593 Fig 7 Fig 8 Fig 9 The illustration shows the V tail and linkages mounted on Trim the aileron servo covers to fit flush in the moulded in When the covers are a snug fit attach them to the wings the fuselage servo mounts using strips of adhesive tape see illustration Repeat stages 8 and 9 on the other wing panel Fig 11 Fig 10 Push the left hand wing panel into the recess in the fuse Fig 12 The picture shows the parts required to fit th
17. x 1400 mm RC functions Elevator ailerons throttle Essential accessories 1 x CT 2 plug socket 4077 1 x ROXXY POWER ZY 3S 1000 mAh 30C 6911 1 x T6J R2006GS 2 4 GHz FHSS F4100 Recommended accessories 1 x CT2 gold charge lead 2 mm 8254 1 x POWER PEAK A4 EQ LCD 230 V 12 V 8560 1 x Hook and loop tape 50590002 Optional 1 x 8 1 g servo 8975 Set contents e Robust moulded EPO foam fuselage wings and tail pa nels with decals applied Pre trimmed canopy e Small hardware items for control surface linkages and ser vo well covers e Factory assembled propeller and spinner e Brushless electric motor and speed controller from the robbe E COLINE series e Three robbe E COLINE 8 g servos installed Multi lingual illustrated assembly instructions r R Com N GA Re pobbe Building and Operating Instructions Arcus V Tail Prop 1400 No 2593 Radio control system For this model you require a radio control system with at least four channels We particularly recommend 2 4 GHz systems The receiving system is powered by the speed controller s integral BEC system Before you check the model s working systems set the con trol surfaces to neutral from the transmitter transmitter sticks and trims central Before flying the model always move the throttle stick to the motor stopped position before switching the trans mitter on Only then connect the battery To switch off first disconnect the flight pa
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