Robbe Arrow Plus Trainer
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1. status indicator Throttle control Status indicator roll control status indicator tail rotor control Dual Rate status indicator Also Status indicator for the individual trim settings Operating Instructions ARROW PLUS TRAINER Black Bullet RTF FTR 2 4 GHz No 2538 Transmitter settings Mode 2 as supplied Throttle trim Pitch axis trim Throttle Select switch control Dual Rate and Tail rotor Roll control control and pitch axis Eo control Tail rotor trim Roll trim Status indicator mode select Status indicator transmitter battery Status indicator woa mv ME 2 Throttle control _ mim joey status indicator ds 123456 H Rotational 1 Bo D speed status indicator Pitch axis control l A E E ooo Status indicator tail rotor control Status indicator roll control Dual Rate status indicator Also Status indicator for the individual trim settings pobbe Primary and expanded control function setting The transmitter offers the facility to adjust the sensitivity of the stick movements We recommend softer reduced travels for beginners Open the transmitter battery compartment and insert the eight AA size NiMH cells maintain correct polarity Switching sensitivity lt the transmitter on Reduced control function Locate the toggle switch at top right of2. pobbe Swashplate actuation system as viewed in flight direction The left hand servo raises the left hand side of the swashplate when you move the pitch axis stick up Pulling the stick back lowers the swashplate The right hand servo raises the swashplate on the right hand side when you move the roll stick to the left If you move the stick to the right the swashplate is lowered 14 Operating Instructions ARROW PLUS TRAINER Black Bullet RTF FTR 2 4 GHz No 2538 Preparations for the first flight Ideally the first flight should take place in a lar ge indoor space devoid of obstructions If you have to fly the model in the open air wait for a day with totally flat calm conditions Important Check the state of charge of the transmitter batteries before every flight It is essential to charge the flight battery before every flight pobbe Important Notes Take off Raise the rotor speed slowly and steadily until the model hovers at eye level At the same time adjust the trims until the helicopter flies stably and hovers over one point At low height approx 10 15 cm above the ground the model cannot be trimmed accurately due to
3. pobbe Operating Instructions Features Se e Visually and technically upgraded version of the Arrow Plus Trainer EVO ARROW PLUS TRAINER e Main rotor blades and tail stabiliser with LED lights Black Bullet RTF FTR e High quality set including computer transmitter e Numerous black anodised metal parts 2 4 GHz No 2538 V02 02 14 pobbe Operating Instructions ARROW PLUS TRAINER Black Bullet RTF FTR 2 4 GHz No 2538 FUTABA Transmitter Ready FUTABA Transmitter Ready abbreviated to FTR applies to various models from the Nine Eagles range The transmitter and receiver supplied with these models operate with the FUTABA S FHSS code which means that they can also be controlled using any FUTABA transmitter which can be set to S FHSS mode At present these are the following transmitters T6J R2006GS 2 4 GHz FHSS No F4100 T 8J R2008SB 2 4 GHz FHSS S FHSS No F4108 T18MZ R7008SB 2 4 GHz FASSTest M2 No F8073 T18MZ R7008SB 2 4 GHz FASSTest M1 No F8073M1 T 14SG R7008SB 2 4 GHz FASSTest M2 No F8075 T14SG R7008SB 2 4 GHz FASSTest M1 No F8075M1 FX 32 R7008 2 4 GHz FASStTest No F8078 Using the S FHSS General Link module Order No NE480193 If you intend to fly the model using a FUTABA transmitter without S FHSS transmission system or a different make of trans mitter you will need the S FHSS General Link module Before using the General Link module it is essential to read through the instructions supplied with the
4. into the battery compartment on the helicopter and connect it The transmitter screen flashes and you will hear a constant warning tone this process takes about five seconds Do not move the model or the transmitter during this period Once the binding process is complete the screen window reverts to normal display status and the warning sound ceases This point is very important Do not move the model or the transmitter during the binding process Checking the working systems Before the first flight it is important to set all the trims except for the throttle trim to centre The throttle stick must be in the fully back position towards you If the rotor blades turn adjust the throttle trim until the rotor blades come to a halt 12 robbe Operating Instructions ARROW PLUS TRAINER Black Bullet RTF FTR 2 4 GHz No 2538 Controlling the model in Mode 1 Lift off a es EA a rom a Pitchforward Pitchback forward Pitch back Roll right Rollet right Roll left i a ome Aa r Yawleft Yawright left Yaw right RA C G a 4 SS mr on END EZ ame beens Controlling the model in Mode 2 Lift T ga Yawleft Yawright left Yaw right C 4 Se ENA a cS ERAT Pitch forward Pitchback forward Pitch back Ee a o gt A TS j Roll right Rollet right Roll ei TAa gt amp a r 1 ie
5. not place the battery in water or any other liquid Connect the battery charger to aa or incinerate the pack or place it in a micro wave oven the elie PSU and plug the Avoid short circuits and never charge the battery with re The red monitor LED on the char Do not subject the battery to pressure or shock loads and ger lights up and the charger never distort or throw the pack ae Never solder directly to the battery emits a brief beep Connect the Do not modify or open the battery battery to the charger The char Batteries must only be charged with a suitable charger ger emits a brief beep during never connect the battery directly to a mains power supp he char rocess the green monitor LED on the charger flashes ly hed rae ee i ss i x j 7 th f Never charge or discharge a battery in bright sunlight or en the charge process is comp ete you will hear a further brie close to a heater or open fire beep and the green monitor LED on the charger glows constantly Do not use the battery in areas subject to high levels of Disconnect the battery from the charger then disconnect the mains static electricity Any of these errors can result in damage to the battery explosion or fire Keep the battery out of the reach of children If electrolyte should escape do not expose it to fire as the material is highly inflammable and may ignite Do not allow fluid electrolyte to come into contact with eyes If this should happen flush wi
6. the turbulence generated by the rotor Landing slowly and steadily reduce the throttle setting until the model descends and touches down Never reduce the throttle setting abruptly After the landing disconnect the flight battery from the receiver and only then switch the transmitter off Caution Stopping obstructing the rotor blades when they are turning can cause serious damage to the mechanical system and may even result in a fire Immediately move the throttle stick to Idle if this should happen Note regarding the flight battery as soon as you notice a red uction in motor power land immediately and disconnect the bat tery Never continue flying until the battery is flat as this causes a deep discharge condition which results in permanent damage Allow the battery to cool down before recharging it Replacing the rotor blades if a rotor blade is damaged replace it immediately When fitting the new rotor blade tighten the retai ning screw just to the point where the blade still swivels smoothly Operating Instructions ARROW PLUS TRAINER Black Bullet RTF FTR 2 4 GHz No 2538 The first few flights Once the model is properly trimmed you can practise hovering and carry out manoeuvres such as circles squares rectangles and figures of eight Initially it is always best to stand about two metres away from the model behind or at right angles to it this avoids giving incorrect control commands You can fl
7. unit since various settings have to be entered on the module e g operating mode F and at the transmitter e g Trainer mode The new S FHSS General Link module is available as an individual low cost set complete with all necessary accessories pobbe Explanation of specialist terms Motor speed Throttle This controls the model s climb and descent Yaw The model s movement around the vertical axis the helicopter rotates to right or left Pitch axis The model s movement around the lateral axis forward or reverse flight Roll The model s movement around the longitudinal axis sideways movement to right or left Mode 1 Function assignment of control movements relative to the sticks In this case motor speed throttle and roll are controlled by the right hand stick pitch axis and tail rotor by the left hand stick Mode 2 Function assignment of control movements relative to the sticks In this case motor speed throttle and tail rotor are controlled by the left hand stick pitch axis and roll by the right hand stick Dual Rates Switchable travel reduction for control movements Binding Creating the radio link between transmitter and receiver Operating Instructions ARROW PLUS TRAINER Black Bullet RTF FTR 2 4 GHz No 2538 Contents Page Explanation of specialist terms Contents 3 Safety Notes 4 5 Set contents Specification Recommended accessories 6 Transmitter settings 7 Reduced
8. 38 Insurance Ground based models are usually covered by standard personal third party insurance policies In order to fly model aircraft you will need to extend the cover of your existing policy or take out specific insurance Check your insurance policy and take out new cover where necessary Liability exclusion robbe Modellsport is unable to ensure that you observe the as sembly and operating instructions or the conditions and methods used for installing operating and maintaining the model compo nents For this reason we accept no liability for loss damage or costs which are due to the erroneous use and operation of our pro ducts or are connected with such operation in any way Regardless of the legal argument employed our obligation to pay compensation is limited to the invoice value of those robbe products directly involved in the event in which the damage oc curred unless otherwise prescribed by law This does not apply if the company is deemed to have unlimited liability according to statutory regulation due to deliberate or gross negligence robbe Operating Instructions ARROW PLUS TRAINER Black Bullet RTF FTR 2 4 GHz No 2538 x a S aa coama 4 ENLAI a S Set contents Single rotor helicopter in Black Bullet night flying colour scheme com pletely factory assembled set up ready to fly JF5 Pro 2 4 GHz S FHSS LCD transmitter Main rotor blades and tail stabiliser with LED lights L
9. and expanded control functions 8 Converting the transmitter from Mode 1 to Mode 2 8 Charging the battery Safety Notes 9 Flight preparations Installing the lighting batteries 10 Transmitter settings in Mode 1 or Mode 2 11 Binding the transmitter 12 Controlling the model 13 14 The first flights 15 Replacement parts list 16 17 Conformity Declaration 19 pobbe Be sure to read these Safety Notes before you operate your model Always observe the procedures and settings recom mended in the instructions If you are operating a radio controlled model aircraft heli copter car or boat for the first time we recommend that you enlist an experienced modeller to help you Safety Notes Radio controlled models are not toys in the usual sense of the term Young persons under fourteen years should only be allowed to ope rate them under the supervision of an adult Building and operating these models requires technical expertise manual skills a careful attitude and safety conscious behaviour Errors negligence and omissions in building or flying these models can result in serious personal injury and damage to property Since the manufacturer and vendor are not in a position to check that your models are built and operated correctly all we can do is bring these hazards expressly to your attention We deny all further liability Helicopter rotors and all moving parts generally constitute a constant injury hazard It is essential to av
10. ation until the model maintains a stable heading Pitch axis trim If the model flies forward or back when it lifts off adjust the pitch axis trim until it hovers over one point Roll trim If the model moves bodily to left or right when it lifts off adjust the roll trim until the model remains in a stable hover Transmitter settings Mode 2 Throttle trim If the rotor starts to move without you touching the throttle stick or does not respond to stick movements you need to adjust the throttle trim until the rotor is stationary Tail rotor trim If the model s nose turns to right or left when it lifts off adjust the tail rotor trim buttons to correct the rotation until the model maintains a stable heading Pitch axis trim If the model flies forward or back when it lifts off adjust the pitch axis trim until it hovers over one point Roll trim If the model moves bodily to left or right when it lifts off adjust the roll trim until the model remains in a stable hover 11 robbe Operating Instructions ARROW PLUS TRAINER Black Bullet RTF FTR 2 4 GHz No 2538 Re binding the transmitter This procedure is only necessary after replacing individual components Move the throttle stick and trim to the bottom position motor stopped Locate the horizontal trim switch below the right hand stick unit on the transmitter and push it to the left while you switch the transmitter on Slide the LiPo flight battery
11. de 2 NE250421 Horizontal stabiliser NE252606 Guide 2538012 Rotor blade grip NE250418 Tail boom bracket NE250408 __ Pushrod set NE250435 NE252708 NE252704 NE250428 NE250413 Main rotor shaft set NE250407 _ Flange NE250414 Blade feathering spindle NE250411 Main motor aa NE250417 Tail rotor motor When replacing components it is very important to use the correct NE250435 Servo 6g DO j j j NE252708 _ S FHSS receiver alr aay S type of cross point screwdriver and to tighten the screws with great NEDSD 704 CROOIE SV buon cal net CEE NE250428 LiPo battery 7 4 V 1000 mAh NE250426 Battery charger NE250426 Do not use thread lock fluid a a 17 robbe Operating Instructions ARROW PLUS TRAINER Black Bullet RTF FTR 2 4 GHz No 2538 robbe Operating Instructions ARROW PLUS TRAINER Black Bullet RTF FTR 2 4 GHz No 2538 CE robbe Modellsport GmbH amp Co KG hereby declares that this device fulfils the fundamental requirements and other relevant regulations of the appropriate CE directives The original Conformity Declaration can be found on the Internet at www robbe com Please select the specific device description then move to Downloads and select Conformity Declaration This symbol means that you should dispose of electrical and electronic equipment separately from the household waste when it reaches the end of its useful life Take your unwanted equipment to your local council collect
12. hrottle control Repeat this procedure every time you wish to fly the model Note the 2 4 GHz transmitter and receiver are supplied already bound at the factory It will only be necessary to bind the system again after a repair or if you exchange a component Correct procedure Operating Instructions ARROW PLUS TRAINER Black Bullet RTF FTR 2 4 GHz No 2538 Fitting the lighting batteries 1 2 Unscrew the top rotor head fairing Fig 1 Fit two CR2016 button cells Figs 2 and 3 in the fairing you have just removed positive terminal up negative terminal down Screw the fairing with button cells fitted onto the rotor head again If you screw the fairing fully in place the LEDs on the rotor blades light up You can switch the LED lights off again by gently turning the fairing anti clockwise Fig 4 If you do not intend using the lights for a long period please remove the button cells from the battery compartment terminal a terminal robbe Operating Instructions ARROW PLUS TRAINER Black Bullet RTF FTR 2 4 GHz No 2538 Transmitter settings Mode 1 Throttle trim If the rotor starts to move without you touching the throttle stick or does not respond to stick movements you need to adjust the throttle trim until the rotor is stationary Tail rotor trim If the model s nose turns to right or left when it lifts off adjust the tail rotor trim buttons to correct the rot
13. iPo battery 7 4 V 1000 mAh Two CR2016 3 V button cells for rotor blade lights Battery charger with mains PSU Allen key German operating instructions Dear customer Congratulations on choosing a factory assembled mo del helicopter from our range Many thanks for placing your trust in us The model can be completed and prepared for flight very quickly Please read right through these instruc tions before attempting to fly the model for the first time as this will make it much easier to operate the model safely All directions such as right hand are as seen from the tail of the model looking forward Specification Main rotor diameter approx 385 mm Tail rotor diameter approx 95 mm Length approx 415 mm Height approx 150 mm All up weight approx 265 g Power supply LiPo battery 7 4 V 1000 mAh RC functions Pitch axis roll yaw climb descent Recommended accessories 8x 8008 NiMH AA cell 1 2 V 2500 mAh Please be sure to observe the safety notes Ae the safe handling of Lithium lon Polymer batteries pobbe Transmitter settings Mode 1 Pitch axis trim Throttle trim Select switch Dual Rate Tail rotor control and pitch axis throttle control control and Roll control Tail rotor tri Roll trim Status indicator mode select Status indicator transmitter battery status indicator Pitch axis status indicator control Rotational speed
14. in the instructions pobbe Operating the model Caution injury hazard Please keep your model helicopter including small co axial and single rotor models a safe distance away from yourself and others Never fly over spectators other pilots or yourself Always fly manoeuvres facing away from other pilots and spectators Please note that model helicopters generally and aerobatic types in particular are subject to enormous flight loads and that interference cannot be ruled out even when you are using the best possible radio control system components Operating these models re quires a highly responsible attitude and all possible safety precautions for pilot and spectators e Never fly over spectators or other pilots and maintain a safe distance from them at all times e Never endanger people or animals e Never fly close to high tension overhead cables or residential areas e Do not operate your model in the vicinity of canal locks or open waterways e Do not operate your model from public roads motorways paths and squares etc use authorised model flying sites only e Never operate the model in stormy weather Never point the transmitter aerial straight at the model when operating it The transmitter signal is at its weakest in this di rection It is always best to stand with the long side of the aerial angled towards the model Operating Instructions ARROW PLUS TRAINER Black Bullet RTF FTR 2 4 GHz No 25
15. ion 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 Disposal of batteries Batteries must not be discarded as domestic refuse To protect the environment always return exhausted or defective cells to your local recycling centre These include retail sales outlets for batteries and communal toxic waste disposal centres Cover any bare wires with insulating tape in order to avoid short circuits 19 robbe Operating Instructions ARROW PLUS TRAINER Black Bullet RTF FTR 2 4 GHz No 2538 Www robbe Modellsport GmbH 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 Philip Janssen Errors and technical modifications reserved Copyright robbe Modellsport 2014 Duplication and copying of the text in whole or in part is only permitted with the prior written approval of robbe Modellsport GmbH amp Co KG 20
16. oid touching such parts Please bear in mind that motors and speed control lers may become hot when operating It is important to avoid touching these parts Operating Instructions ARROW PLUS TRAINER Black Bullet RTF FTR 2 4 GHz No 2538 Do not stand close to the hazard area around rotating parts when an electric motor is connected to the flight battery You must also take care to keep all other objects away from moving or rotating parts nufacturer Overcharged or incorrectly charged batteries may explo de Take care to maintain correct polarity f Observe the instructions provided by the battery ma Ensure the equipment is protected from dust dirt and moisture contamination Do not subject the system to excessive heat cold or vibration Use the recommended charger only and charge the batteries only for the prescribed period Check your equipment for damage at regular intervals and re place defective components with genuine spare parts Do not re use any devices which have been damaged in a crash or by water even when they have dried out again Send the equipment to the robbe Service Department for che cking or replace the parts in question Crash or water damage can result in concealed defects which may lead to failure in subsequent use Use only those components and accessories which we specifi cally recommend Do not carry out modifications to the radio control system compo nents apart from those described
17. th copious amounts of Safety Notes l water and contact a doctor without delay Do not operate your charger and batteries on an inflamma The fluid electrolyte can also be removed from clothing ble surface and do not leave the equipment running un and other objects by rinsing with copious amounts of wa supervised Protect from damp Do not subject it to direct ter sunshine and do not cover the charger Do not charge batteries that are hot to the touch Allow LIABILITY EXCLUSION batteries to cool down to ambient temperature Charge the Since robbe Modellsport is not in a position to monitor the hand battery only using the charger included in the set do not ling of these batteries we expressly deny all liability and gua use any other charger The charger should only be used to rantee claims where the batteries have been incorrectly char charge the battery included in the set ged discharged or handled PSU from the wall socket pobbe Flight preparation Switch the transmitter on Fig 1 The battery status is shown at the top of the screen Move the throttle stick and trim to their lowe st position Otherwise the motors will not start Open the battery compartment cover on the underside of the fuselage and slide the charged LiPo flight battery into the support frame on the helicopter in the direction of the arrow Close the battery compartment and connect the LiPo flight battery Figs 2 to 4 taking care not to touch the t
18. the transmitter and move it down The Status indicator Dual Rate disc is reduced to half Expanded control function Locate the toggle switch at top right of the transmitter and move it up The Status indicator Dual Rate point is shown in full Operating Instructions ARROW PLUS TRAINER Black Bullet RTF FTR 2 4 GHz No 2538 Converting the transmitter from Mode 2 throttle left to Mode 1 throttle right The transmitter is supplied set to Mode 2 as standard If you prefer Mode 1 and wish to convert the transmitter to that mode use this procedure The transmitter must be switched off Open the central cover over the battery compartment in the cen tre of the transmitter back panel this is accomplished by squee zing both retaining clips together with two fingers and withdraw ing the cover upwards The toggle switches located under the cover are used to select Mode 1 and Mode 2 Toggle switch up Mode 1 Toggle switch down Mode 2 You can now close the battery cover and switch the transmitter on The screen displays the new setting Status indicator mode select e lEs onto H dy 123456 um Dual Rate status indicator i HBH see left D m ICE robbe Operating Instructions ARROW PLUS TRAINER Black Bullet RTF FTR 2 4 GHz No 2538 Charging the flight battery Safety Notes regarding LiPo batteries Do
19. y a square pattern by alternating the direction of flight away from the pilot to the pilot s right and then towards the pilot again Tip when the helicopter is flying with the nose pointing to wards you the controls are reversed apart from the throttle control 15 robbe Operating Instructions ARROW PLUS TRAINER Black Bullet RTF FTR 2 4 GHz No 2538 TS eae eA Cee Eo o P 2538001 2538002 2538003 2538004 2538005 82538006 S2538007 S2538008 S2538009 S2538010 S2538011 NE252703 q O o NE252705 NE250415 NE250437 NE252608 NE252609 NE250412 NE251202 NE250410 NE250416 NE250420 NE250421 NE252606 16 robbe Operating Instructions ARROW PLUS TRAINER Black Bullet RTF FTR 2 4 GHz No 2538 Replacement Parts list Black Bullet RTF FTR Order No Description 82538001 Canopy 82538002 Main rotor blades 52538003 Landing gear 82538004 Metal swashplate 2538005 __ Flybar 82538006 Mixer lever S2538012 NE250418 NE250408 NE250413 52538007 Vertical stabiliser LED cable 82538008 Cable tube support 82538009 _ Tail boom 2538010 Screw set O O NE252703 Battery compartment rotor blade LEDs j NE252705 Rotor head S NE250415 Tail rotor drive shaft and pinion NE250437 _ Angle gearbox NE252608 Bevel gear NE250407 NE250411 NE250417 we NE250412 Main frame NE251202 _ Battery frame NE250410 __ Main gearwheel NE250416 Tail rotor gearbox bracket NE250420 _Tail rotor bla
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