FCC ID: BRWDASRX15 Receiver

AR636 User Guide AR636 Bedienungsanleitung Guide de Lutilisateur - AR636 AR636 Guidea Dellutente 1 EN NOTICE All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, LLC. For up-to-date product literature, visit horizonhobby.com and click on the support tab for this product. Meaning of Special Language The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product:

NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property damage AND a little or no possibility of injury. CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of physical property damage AND a possibility of serious injury. WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of property damage, collateral damage, and serious injury OR create a high probability of superficial injury. WARNING: Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the features of the product before operating. Failure to operate the product correctly can result in damage to the product, personal property and cause serious injury. This is a sophisticated hobby product. It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic mechanical ability. Failure to oper-

ate this Product in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or damage to the product or other property. This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision. Do not attempt disassembly, use with incompatible components or augment product in any way without the approval of Horizon Hobby, LLC. This manual contains instructions for safety, operation and maintenance. It is essential to read and follow all the instruc-

tions and warnings in the manual, prior to assembly, setup or use, in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury. Age Recommendation: Not for children under 14 years. This is not a toy. WARNING AGAINST COUNTERFEIT PRODUCTS Thank you for purchasing a genuine Spektrum product. Always purchase from a Horizon Hobby, LLC authorized dealer to ensure authentic high-quality Spektrum product. Horizon Hobby, LLC disclaims all support and warranty with regards, but not limited to, compatibility and performance of counterfeit products or products claiming compatibility with DSM or Spektrum. NOTICE: This product is only intended for use with unmanned, hobby-grade, remote-controlled vehicles and aircraft. Horizon Hobby disclaims all liability outside of the intended purpose and will not provide warranty service related thereto. WARRANTY REGISTRATION Visit www.spektrumrc.com/registration today to register your product. 2 EN DSMX Spektrum launched the 2.4GHz RC revolution with its DSM2 technology. Since then, millions of hobbyists the world over have come to embrace 2.4 as the way to fly. Spektrum leads the way yet again with DSMXthe worlds first wideband frequency-agile 2.4GHz signal protocol. How Does DSMX Work?

Its a crowded 2.4GHz world out there and every 2.4GHz system faces the same challenges. DSMX better equips you for these challenges by combining the superior data capacity and interference resistance of a wideband signal

(like that used in DSM2) with the agility of frequency shifts. Compared to the wideband signal of DSMX, the narrow band signal of other frequency hopping 2.4 transmitters is more likely to suffer data loss in the event of on-channel interference. Think of it as a river vs. a stream. It takes more interference to dam a river than it does a stream. As more and more 2.4 transmitters vie for the same number of available channels, there is more interference and more of a risk for data loss. By adding the agility of frequency shifts to the superior interference resistance of a wideband signal, DSMX is far less likely to suffer significant data loss from on-channel interference. The result is quicker connection times and superior response in even the most crowded 2.4GHz environment. DSMX Operational Differences DSMX transmitters and receivers function nearly identically to Spektrum DSM2 systems. Binding, setting the failsafe, recording flight log data, as well as general use of the system is no different than using any current Spektrum system. Following are the operational differences:

Brownout Detection - Not Available on DSMX Receivers. DSM2 receivers feature Brownout Detection that flashes the receivers LED if a power interruption occurs. While DSMX receivers have QuickConnect technology and recover instantly from a power interruption, the architecture of DSMX prevents Brownout Detection when operating in DSMX mode. Flight Log Recording-Fades Higher than DSM2 Note that DSMX moves through the band while DSM2 finds two quiet channels and remains on those channels. Consequently because DSMX operates on quiet and noisy channels, its common to have more Antenna Fades than when using DSM2, when used in busy 2.4GHz environments. When taking flight log data readings, the Frames and Hold Data are important and should be used as a reference while Fades are insignificant due to the nature of frequency shifting. A 10-minute flight will typically result in less than 50 Frame Losses and no Holds. Just How Good is DSMX?

In multiple tests, 100 DSMX systems were operated simultaneously for extended periods of time. During these tests each of the 100 systems was monitored in flight and on the ground. In every test not a single case of RF link loss, latency increase or control degradation was experienced or recorded. 3 EN Is DSMX Compatible with DSM2?

Yes. DSMX is fully compatible with all DSM2 hardware. In fact, many pilots may find the DSM2 equipment they have now is all they will ever need. Even if a new DSMX transmitter eventually comes along that they really want, all the DSM2 receivers they have now will work with it. It is important to note, however, that while DSMX is compatible with DSM2, the only way to experience the full benefits of DSMX in a busy 2.4 environment is by pairing a DSMX transmitter with a DSMX receiver. Are DSM2 Transmitters Eligible for a DSMX Add-on?

Yes. All DSM2 transmitters, except the DX5e, are eligible for the add-on by going to https://community.spektrumrc.com for details. DSM2 receivers and transmitter modules are not eligible for the DSMX add-on. Does DSMX have ModelMatch and ServoSync Technology?

Yes. DSMX will provide you with these and other exclusive Spektrum advantages you already enjoy with DSM2. Want to know more about DSMX?

Visit spektrumrc.com for complete details on this as well as the many other reasons Spektrum is the leader in 2.4. NOTICE: DSMX receivers are not compatible with DSM2 remote receivers and DSM2 receivers are not compatible with DSMX remote receivers. DSMX transmitters are compatible with all DSM2 and DSMX receivers and will operate in the mode noted below. DSM2 transmitters are compatible with all DSM2 and DSMX receivers and will operate in the mode noted below. DSMX technology is active only when both transmitter and receiver are DSMX enabled. NOTICE: DSMX upgraded DX5e and DX6i transmitters are compatible with all DSMX receivers except the high-speed DSM2 receivers (like the AR7600, AR9000, etc.). When using a high-speed DSM2 receiver with the DX5e or DX6i, its necessary to manually put these transmitters into DSM2 mode. See the Spektrum website for details on DX5e/DX6i DSM2 mode for details. 4 EN Transmitter-Receiver Compatibility Transmitter DSMX DSM2 D X 7 s D X 7 D X 6 i D X 5 e D X 7 D X 6 i D X 5 e D X 7 S E D X 1 8 D X 1 0 t D X 8 S e t T x t o D S M 2 o n y l D S M 2 D S M X D X 8 D X 1 0 t M o d u e s l D S M 2 D S M 2 AR500 AR600 AR6100 AR6110/e AR6200 AR6255 AR6300 AR6400/ALL AR7000 AR400 AR600 AR610 AR610C AR636 AR6115/e AR6210 AR6255 AR6310 AR6410/ALL AR7010 AR7110/R AR7200BX AR7100/R AR7600 AR8000 AR9000 AR9100 AR9200 AR9300 AR12000 AR12100 AR7610 AR8000 AR9010 AR9020 AR9110 AR9210 AR9310 AR10000 AR12010 AR12020 AR12110 AR12120 D S M 2 D S M X R e c e i v e r 5 EN AR636 Instruction Manual The AR636 full range 6-channel receiver features DSMX technology and is compatible with all Spektrum transmitters that support DSM2 and DSMX technology. Features 6-Channel Full Range Receiver with integrated AS3X technology Programmable from mobile devices or PC Three gyro modes: Off, Rate Mode and Heading Hold Assignable channel outputs Applications Full range aircraft using up to 6 channels. Not for use in aircraft with full carbon fiber fuselages. Specifications Type: DSMX Full Range Receiver Channels: 6 Modulation: DSM2, DSMX Dimension (WxLxH): .90 x 1.70 x 0.60 in (23.5 x 42.0 x 14.0mm) Weight: 0.36 oz (10.2 g) main receiver Input Voltage Range: 3.59.6V Resolution: 2048 Compatibility: All DSM2 and DSMX Aircraft Transmitters and Module Systems Antennas LED AUX1 (Auxilary 1 port) GEAR (Gear port) RUDD (Rudder port) ELEV (Elevator port) AILE (Aileron port) THRO (Throttle port) BIND/DATA

(Bind, Data port) Binding The AR636 receiver must be bound to the transmitter before it will operate. Binding is the process of teaching the receiver the specific code of the transmitter so it will only connect to that specific transmitter. TIP: If you are going to use the AS3X feature, do not connect any servos to the receiver during binding. When you activate AS3X, the Spektrum AS3X Programmer app will show you where to connect the servos. 6 EN 1. Insert the bind plug in the BIND port on the receiver. 2. Power the receiver through any open channel port. The orange LED on the receiver flashes, indicating the receiver is in bind mode. NEVER power the receiver through a telemetry port. 3. Put the transmitter in bind mode. Binding is complete when the orange LED on the receiver is solid. 4. Remove the bind plug from the BIND/DATA port on the receiver before you power off the transmitter and store it in a convenient place. NOTICE: Remove the bind plug to prevent the system from entering bind mode the next time the power is turned on. 5. After you set up your model, always rebind the transmitter and receiver to set the desired failsafe positions. Antenna Polarization For optimum RF link performance its important that the antennas be mounted in an orientation that allows for the best possible signal reception when the aircraft is in all possible attitudes and positions. This is known as antenna polarization. The antennas should be oriented perpendicular to each other; typically vertical and horizontal and at different angles (see Receiver Installation below). Using the AR636 Receiver With AS3X By default, AS3X technology is turned off in AR636 receivers. Before activating AS3X, you will need to properly install the receiver in the aircraft and download the Spektrum Programmer to your mobile device. An interface cable (SPMA3080 sold separately) is required for programming the receiver. Activating AS3X 1. Bind the transmitter and receiver. 2. Download the Spektrum Programmer from SpektrumRC.com or from your mobile device (iOS or Android). 3. Power on the transmitter and receiver. 4. Open the Spektrum AS3X application. 5. Connect the audio interface cable to the bind/data port of the receiver and the device. 6. Use the application to program the receiver. For instructions on how to use the application, please consult the manual in the application. 7. Press Update in the application to save the receiver programming. 7 EN Installing the Receiver 1. You can install the receiver under the canopy or in the bottom of the fuselage. The servo pins must point toward the nose or tail of the fuselage. 2. Connect the servo and telemetry leads to the receiver. 3. Use double-sided foam tape to secure the receiver. Important: Y-Harnesses and Servo Extensions When using a Y-harness or servo extensions in your installation, its important to use standard, non-amplified Y-harnesses and servo extensions. Amplified Y-harnesses and servo extensions will cause the servos to operate erratically or not function at all. Setting the Failsafe Positions The Receiver features two types of failsafe: SmartSafe and Preset Failsafe. SmartSafe SmartSafe failsafe is recommended for most aircraft. When the transmitter and receiver are turned on, the receiver connects to the transmitter and normal control of all channels occurs. If loss of signal occurs, SmartSafe moves the throttle channel to its preset failsafe position (low throttle) that was set during binding. All other channels hold their last position. When the receiver detects signal from the transmitter, normal aircraft operation resumes. Receiver Power Only With SmartSafe when the receiver only is turned on (no transmitter signal is present), the throttle channel has no output, to avoid operating or arming the electronic speed control. All other channels are driven to their preset failsafe positions set during binding. Range Testing Before each flying session and especially with a new model, it is important to perform a range check. All Spektrum aircraft transmitters incorporate a range testing system which, when activated, reduces the output power, allowing a range check. 1. With the model restrained on the ground, stand 30 paces (approx. 90 feet/28 meters) away from the model. 2. Face the model with the transmitter in your normal flying position and place your transmitter into range check mode. 3. You should have total control of the model with the button depressed at 30 paces (90 feet/28 meters). 4. If control issues exist, contact the appropriate product support department. 8 EN Advanced Range Testing For sophisticated models that have significant conductive material in them, the Advanced range test using a flight log is recommended. The advanced range check will confirm that the internal and remote receivers are operating optimally and that the installation (position of the receivers) is optimized for the specific aircraft. This Advanced Range Check allows the RF performance of each receiver to be evaluated and to optimize the locations of the remote receiver. IMPORTANT: If you dont have a telemetry-capable transmitter or an STi interface, you can connect a Flight Log to the Bind/Prog port on the receiver. 1. Standing 30 paces away from the model, face the model with the transmitter in your normal flying position. 2. Put your transmitter in range test mode. Range test mode reduces the power output from the transmitter. 3. Have someone position the model in various orientations (nose up, nose down, nose toward the transmitter, nose away from the transmitter, etc.). 4. Observe the telemetry on your transmitter or STi interface. Note any orientations that cause higher fade or hold values. Perform this step for at least one minute. 5. Re-position any remote receivers as necessary. Receiver Power System Requirements Inadequate power systems that are unable to provide the necessary minimum voltage to the receiver during flight have become the number one cause of in-

flight failures. Some of the power system components that affect the ability to properly deliver adequate power include:

Receiver battery pack (number of cells, capacity, cell type, state of charge) The ESCs capability to deliver current to the receiver in electric aircraft The switch harness, battery leads, servo leads, regulators etc. The AR636 has a minimum operational voltage of 3.5 volts; it is highly recommended the power system be tested per the guidelines on next page. Recommended Power System Test Guidelines If a questionable power system is being used (e.g. small or old battery, ESC that may not have a BEC that will support high-current draw, etc.), it is recommended that a voltmeter be used to perform the following tests. The Hangar 9 Digital Servo & Rx Current Meter (HAN172) or the Spektrum Flight Log (SPM9540) is the perfect tool to perform the test below. Plug the voltmeter into an open channel port in the receiver and with the system on, load the control surfaces (apply pressure with your hand) while monitoring the voltage at the receiver. The voltage should remain above 4.8 volts even when all servos are heavily loaded. 9 EN CAUTION: When charging Ni-MH batteries, make sure the battery fully charges. Ni-MH batteries charged with peak detection fast chargers have a tendency to false peak (i.e. not fully charge), which could lead to a crash. How QuickConnect Technology Works When the receiver voltage drops below 3.5 volts, the system ceases to operate. When power is restored the receiver immediately attempts to reconnect. If the transmitter was left on, the system reconnects typically in about 4/100 of a second. QuickConnect with Brownout Detection is designed to allow you to fly safely through most short duration power interruptions, however, the root cause of these interruptions must be corrected before the next flight to prevent a crash. NOTICE: If a brownout occurs in flight it is vital that the cause of the brownout be determined and corrected. Flight Log (SPM9540 Optional) The Flight Log is compatible with the AR636. The Flight Log displays overall RF link performance as well as the individual internal and external receiver link data. Additionally it displays receiver voltage. ModelMatch Technology Some Spektrum and JR transmitters offer a patent pending feature called ModelMatch. ModelMatch prevents the possibility of operating a model using the wrong model memory, potentially preventing a crash. With ModelMatch, each model memory has its own unique code (GUID) and during the binding process the code is programmed into the receiver. Later, when the system is turned on, the receiver will only connect to the transmitter if the corresponding model memory is programmed on screen. If at any time you turn on the system and it fails to connect, check to be sure the correct model memory is selected in the transmitter. Frequently Asked Questions on Spektrum 2.4GHz 1. Q: After Ive bound the receiver to my transmitter, which do I turn on first when I want to fly?

A: Either one. Every DSM 2.4GHz transmitter has a GUID (Globally Unique Identifier) code imbedded in its signal. When you bind a DSM receiver to your transmitter, this GUID code is stored in the receiver. If you turn the receiver on before the transmitter, you dont have to worry about it responding to another transmitter. The receiver will go into failsafe mode while it waits for a signal from the transmitter with the same GUID code it has stored. See the Receiver Power Only section for more information. If a DSM transmitter is turned on first you can expect it to connect within 6 seconds of powering on the receiver. 10 EN 2. Q: Sometimes the system takes longer to connect or doesnt connect at all. Why?

A: In order for a DSM system to connect, the receiver must receive a large number of uninterrupted signal packets from the transmitter. This process takes just a few seconds, but if the transmitter is too close to the receiver

(within 4 feet) or near reflective material (metal objects, carbon fiber material, etc.) it may detect its own reflected 2.4GHz energy as noise. This can delay or prevent connection. If this happens, make sure you are a sufficient distance from metal objects and the receiver itself before you power up and try again. 3. Q: Is it true that DSM systems are less tolerant of low voltage?

A: All DSM receivers require at least 3.5V to operate normally. Most servos cease to operate below 3.8V. Using multiple high-voltage servos with an inadequate power supply can allow voltage to momentarily drop below 3.5V. This will cause the receiver to brown out and reconnect. See the QuickConnect with Brownout Detection section for more information. 4. Q: Sometimes when I power on my DSM system I notice the receiver wont connect and it needs to be rebound to the transmitter. Can this happen in flight?

A: No. A DSM receiver cannot be unbound from its transmitter without specificaction by the user. 5. Q: How important is it that I test my system using a Spektrum Flight Log?

A: All 2.4GHz signals, not just DSM, are affected by proximity to conductive materials such as carbon fiber or metal. Few RTF and ARF sport airplanes or helicopters use enough of these kinds of materials for it to be an issue. If, however, youre flying a sophisticated model that uses a lot of conductive materials in its construction, a Flight Log can be helpful. The information it collects when you fly will help you determine the optimum location for your receiver(s) so you can minimize the effects of these materials on your signal performance. For more details on the Flight Log and how it works, visit SpektrumRC.com. 11 EN INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE 1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY What this Warranty Covers - Horizon Hobby, LLC, (Horizon) warrants to the original purchaser that the product purchased (the Product) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 1 year from the date of purchase. What is Not Covered - This warranty is not transferable and does not cover

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Horizon Hobby China FCC Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment. This product contains a radio transmitter with wireless technology which has been tested and found to be compliant with the applicable regulations governing a radio transmitter in the 2.400GHz to 2.4835GHz frequency range. IC Information This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. 14 EN 2014 Horizon Hobby, LLC DSM, DSM2, DSMX, the DSMX logo, AirWare, QuickConnect, ModelMatch, ServoSync, STi, Hangar 9, AS3X, SmartSafe and the Horizon Hobby logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby, LLC. The Spektrum trademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries, Inc. JR is a registered trademark of JR Americas. US 7,391,320. Other patents pending. Created 04/14 16 42801 EN

Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel dutilisation Manuale di Istruzioni NOTICE All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, LLC. For up-to-date product literature, visit horizonhobby.com and click on the support tab for this product. Meaning of Special Language The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product:

WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of property damage, collateral damage, and serious injury OR create a high probability of super cial injury. CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of physical property damage AND a possibility of serious injury. NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property damage AND a little or no possibility of injury. WARNING: Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the features of the product before operating. Failure to operate the product correctly can result in damage to the product, personal property and cause serious injury. This is a sophisticated hobby product. It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic mechanical ability. Failure to operate this Product in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or damage to the product or other property. This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision. Do not use with incompatible components or alter this product in any way outside of the instructions provided by Horizon Hobby, LLC. This manual contains instructions for safety, operation and maintenance. It is essential to read and follow all the instructions and warnings in the manual, prior to assembly, setup or use, in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury. Age Recommendation: Not for children under 14 years. This is not a toy. Safety Precautions and Warnings Always keep a safe distance in all directions around your model to avoid collisions or injury. This model is controlled by a radio signal subject to interference from many sources outside your control. Interference can cause momentary loss of control. Always operate your model in open spaces away from full-size vehicles, traf c and people. Always carefully follow the directions and warnings for this and any optional support equipment (chargers, rechargeable battery packs, etc.). Always keep all chemicals, small parts and anything electrical out of the reach of children. Always avoid water exposure to all equipment not speci cally designed and protected for this purpose. Moisture causes damage to electronics. Never place any portion of the model in your mouth as it could cause serious injury or even death. Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries. Always keep aircraft in sight and under control. Always move the throttle fully down at rotor strike. Always use fully charged batteries. Always keep transmitter powered on while aircraft is powered. Always remove batteries before disassembly. Always keep moving parts clean. Always keep parts dry. Always let parts cool after use before touching. Always remove batteries after use. Never operate aircraft with damaged wiring. Never touch moving parts. WARNING AGAINST COUNTERFEIT PRODUCTS: If you ever need to replace a Spektrum component found in a Horizon Hobby product, always purchase from Horizon Hobby, LLC or a Horizon Hobby authorized dealer to ensure authentic high-quality Spektrum product. Horizon Hobby, LLC disclaims all support and warranty with regards, but not limited to, compatibility and performance of counterfeit products or products claiming compatibility with DSM or Spektrum technology. EN 2 Table of Contents Box Contents ....................................................................3 First Flight Preparation ......................................................4 Flying Checklist ................................................................4 Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC) ...................................................4 Electronic Speed Controller Governor Operation ...............4 Transmitter Setup (Bind-N-Fly Basic) ..............................5 Installing the Flight Battery ...............................................7 Transmitter and Receiver Binding (Bind-N-Fly Basic) .......7 Throttle Hold .....................................................................8 Control Tests .....................................................................8 Pre-Flight Checklist ..........................................................9 Flying the Blade Fusion 270 .............................................9 Gyro Gain Adjustment .....................................................10 Tail Belt Tension .............................................................10 Post-Flight Inspections and Maintenance ........................10 Servo Adjustment (AR636A only) .....................................13 Trim Flight (AR636A only) ................................................14 Calibration Procedure (AR636A only) ...............................15 Almost-Ready-to-Fly Assembly .......................................16 Optional AR7210BX Setup (ARF version) ..........................18 Troubleshooting Guide ....................................................19 Exploded View ................................................................20 Parts List ........................................................................22 Optional Parts List ...........................................................22 Limited Warranty ............................................................23 Warranty and Service Contact Information ......................24 FCC Information ..............................................................24 IC Information .................................................................24 Compliance Information for the European Union ..............24 Speci cations Main Rotor Diameter Tail Rotor Diameter 620mm 160mm Length Height Flying Weight 560mm 190mm 626 g Components Blade Fusion 270 BL Motor 2950kV, Fusion 270 (BLH5348) Replacement Receiver, Fusion 270 (BLH5349) Brushless ESC 45A (BLH5052 ) Airframe Motors Receiver ESC Swash Servos Sub-Micro Digital Heli Cyclic MG Servo (SPMSH3050) Tail Servo Battery Charger Transmitter Box Contents Sub-Micro Digital Heli Tail MG Servo (SPMSH3060) Thrust 14.8V 1300mAh 35C 4S Battery (EFLRB13004S35) Li-Po Balancing Charger Full Range DSM2/DSMX technology transmitter ARF Included Installed Required Installed Required Required Required Required Required BNF Basic Included Installed Installed Installed Installed Installed Required Required Required Blade Fusion 270 helicopter To receive product updates, special offers and more, register your product at www.horizonhobby.com 3 EN First Flight Preparation Remove and inspect contents Begin charging the ight battery (not included) Install the electronics (ARF version) Con gure the ight controller (ARF version) Install the ight battery in the helicopter

(once it has been fully charged) Program your computer transmitter Bind your transmitter Familiarize yourself with the controls Find a suitable area for ying Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC) Flying Checklist Always turn the transmitter on rst Plug the ight battery into the lead from the ESC Allow the ESC to initialize and arm properly Verify control directions and gyro compensations are correct Fly the model Land the model Unplug the ight battery from the ESC Always turn the transmitter off last The ESC will continuously lower power to the motor until complete shutdown when the battery reaches 12V under load. This helps prevent over-discharge of the Li-Po battery. Land immediately when the ESC activates LVC. Continuing to y after LVC can damage the battery, cause a crash or both. Crash damage and battery damaged due to over-

discharge are not covered under warranty. Electronic Speed Controller Governor Operation The included electronic speed controller (ESC) utilizes a head speed governor to maintain a constant head speed during ight. The governor will work to maintain a constant head speed throughout maneuvers and the discharge cycle of the ight battery. The throttle position determines the requested head speed, and although throttle curves are still used, they will be a constant value; all positions of the curve are set to the same value. The lowest position of the normal ight mode throttle curve must be set to 0 to ensure the motor can be disabled. Repeatedly ying the helicopter until LVC activates will damage the helicopter battery. Disconnect and remove the Li-Po battery from the aircraft after use to prevent trickle discharge. During storage, make sure the battery charge does not fall below 3V per cell. The default throttle curve settings listed in the transmitter setup tables should be acceptable to most pilots and we recommend starting with these values. If you feel an adjustment is necessary after a few ights, adjust the throttle percentage for the desired ight mode. We recommend making small changes of 5% to nd your preferred head speed. Remember the throttle position on the transmitter is simply requesting a speci c head speed and this is not related to the actual motor power percentage. EN 4 Transmitter Setup (Bind-N-Fly Basic) Program your transmitter before attempting to bind or y the helicopter. Always start by creating a new model in the transmitter to ensure no existing settings are inadvertently used. Transmitter programming values are shown below for the Spektrum Transmitters. The les for models using Spektrum transmitters with Spektrum AirWare software are also available for download online at www.spektrumrc.com. DX6i SETUP LIST ADJUST LIST Model Type Swash Type Reverse Channel HELI 1 servo 90 Direction THRO AILE ELEV RUDD GYRO PITC N N N N N N Modulation Type AUTO DSMX-ENABLE AILE D/R COMBI D/R SW Timer Down Timer Switch Panic Mode Operation Ele D/R Switch: Pos 0 = Panic Mode Off Pos 1 = Panic Mode On THR CUT 4:00 TRAVEL ADJ Channel THRO AILE ELEV RUDD GYRO PITC Throttle Curve Travel 100/100 100/100 100/100 100/100 100/100 100/100 D/R & Expo Channel Sw Pos AILE ELEV RUDD 0 1 0 1 0 1 Switch Pos (F Mode) Pos 1 NORM STUNT*

Pitch Curve Switch Pos (F Mode) NORM STUNT HOLD GYRO 0 65 Pos 1 25 0 25 Pos 2 50 65 Pos 2 37 25 37 Pos 3 50 65 Pos 3 50 50 50 D/R 100 85 100 85 100 85 Pos 4 50 65 Pos 4 75 75 75 Expo 0 0 0 0 0 0 Pos 5 50 65 Pos 5 100 100 100 RATE Switch Pos (F Mode) SW-F.MODE 0 1 82%

75%

NORM STUNT 0 1 Mix 1 RATE SW GYRO > GYRO ACT D+125%

ELE D/R U+125%

TRIM-INH 5 EN HELI Normal DX6G2, DX6e, DX7G2, DX8G2, DX9, iX12, DX18, DX20 SYSTEM SETUP Model Type Swash Type F-Mode Setup Switch 1 Switch 2 Hold Switch FUNCTION LIST Servo Setup Channel THR AIL ELE RUD GER D/R & Expo Chan Sw (F) Pos Travel 100/100 100/100 100/100 100/100 100/100 Switch B Inhibit Switch H 1 0 Channel Assign Channel Input Con g 1 Throttle 2 Aileron 3 Elevator 4 Rudder 5 Gear 6 Collective 7 AUX 2*

Frame Rate INH 11ms*

DSMX

* Function is not available on all transmitters Panic Mode Operation Switch I Press = Panic Mode On Release = Panic Mode Off 0 1 2 0 1 2 0 1 2 AILE ELEV Rudd Gyro Normal Stunt 1 Stunt 2 Hold Channel Switch Mixing P-Mix 1 Reverse Normal Normal Normal Normal Normal Channel PIT AX2*

AX3*

AX4*

Travel 100/100 100/100 100/100 100/100 Reverse Normal Normal Normal Normal D/R 100/100 85/85 85/85 100/100 85/85 85/85 100/100 85/85 85/85 Expo 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 85%

78%

65%

85%

Gear Flight Mode Throttle Curve Sw Pos

(B) N 1 2 Pt 1 Pt 2 Pt 3 Pt 4 Pt 5 45 0 65 65 75 75 0 0 Pitch Curve Sw Pos 45 65 75 0 45 65 75 0 45 65 75 0 Hold

(B) N 1 2 Pt 1 Pt 2 Pt 3 Pt 4 Pt 5 25 100 100 0 100 0 25 100 37 25 25 37 50 50 50 50 75 75 75 75 HOLD Timer Mode Time Start Over One Time Count Down 5:00 Throttle Out 5%

Inhibit Normal Channels Rate Offset Switch Position Ger > Gyr 125%/0%

100%

Switch I 0 1 EN 6 Installing the Flight Battery 1. Lower the throttle. 2. Power on the transmitter. 3. Center all trims. 4. To allow the ESC to arm and to keep rotors from initiat-

ing at startup, turn on throttle hold and normal ight mode before connecting the ight battery. 5. Attach hook material to the helicopter frame and loop material to the battery. 6. Install the ight battery on the helicopter frame. Secure the ight battery with a hook and loop strap. Connect the battery cable to the ESC. CAUTION: Make sure the ight battery, wire and connector does not come into contact with the motor. Failure to do so will cause the motor, ESC and battery to overheat, resulting in a crash causing property damage and injury. 7. Do not move the helicopter until the AR636A initializes. The swashplate will center, indicating that the unit is ready. The AR636A status LED will illuminate once initialization has been completed 8. The helicopter motor will emit 5 ascending tones, indicating the ESC is armed. CAUTION: Always disconnect the Li-Po battery from the ESC power lead when not ying to avoid over-discharging the battery. Batteries discharged to a voltage lower than the lowest approved voltage may become damaged, resulting in loss of performance and potential re when batteries are charged. Transmitter and Receiver Binding (Bind-N-Fly Basic) Binding is the process of programming the receiver to recognize the GUID (Globally Unique Identi er) code of a single speci c 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 ight battery to the ESC. The orange LED on the AR636 will begin ashing rapidly to indicate bind mode. 4. Move the throttle stick to the low throttle position in normal mode. 5. Follow the procedures of your speci c transmitter to enter Bind Mode. The system will connect within a few seconds. Once connected, the orange LED will turn off and the AR636A will start the initialization process. 6. When the initialization process is complete, the Status LED light will come on solid orange. 7. Disconnect the ight battery and remove the bind plug from the AR636A. Store the bind plug in a convenient place. WARNING: You must move the throttle to the LOW/OFF position during binding. Failure to do so may cause the rotor blades to spin and the helicopter to lift during the AR636A initialization, which could result in damage to property and injury. NOTICE: Remove the bind plug to prevent the system from entering bind mode the next time the power is turned on. CAUTION: When using a Futaba transmitter with a Spektrum DSM2 module, you must reverse the throttle channel If you encounter problems, obey binding instructions and refer to transmitter troubleshooting guide for other instructions. If needed, contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support of ce. 7 EN Throttle Hold Throttle hold is used to prevent the motor from powering on inadvertently. For safety, turn throttle hold ON any time you need to touch the helicopter or check the direction controls. Throttle hold is also used to turn off the motor quickly if the Control Tests helicopter is out of control, in danger of crashing, or both. The blades will continue to spin brie y when throttle hold is activated. Pitch and direction control is still maintained. CAUTION: You must complete the Tail Rotor and Cyclic tests prior to every ight. Failure to complete the tests and ensuring the sensor corrects in the proper direction can cause the helicopter to crash, resulting in property damage and injury. Tail Rotor 1. Power on the transmitter. 2. Turn TH HOLD ON and put transmitter in normal mode. 3. Connect the ight battery to the ESC. NOTICE: Do not allow the helicopter to move until the Status LED is solid orange. The AR636A will not operate correctly if the helicopter moves before the Status LED is solid orange. Cyclic When using a ybarless ight controller, you are controlling rotational rates while the AR636A controls the servos. You are not directly controlling the servos with the transmitter. 4. Move the rudder stick to the right. The pitch slider on the tail shaft should move toward the tail case. If the pitch slider moves in the oppo-

site direction, ensure the rudder channel reverse setting within the transmitter is set to normal. 5. Release the rudder control. Manually turn the helicopter nose to the left. The ight controller should compensate by moving the tail slider towards the tail case. It is normal for the swashplate to slowly move back to its original position after a stick input and for the servos to not move at the same speed as your control sticks. 1. Tilt the helicopter forward. The swashplate must tilt backward. 2. Roll the helicopter left. The swashplate must roll right. Cyclic and Collective Control Test Ensure the throttle hold is ON when performing the direction control tests. Test the controls prior to each ight to ensure the servos, linkages and parts operate correctly. If the controls do not react as shown in the illustrations below, con rm the transmitter is programmed correctly before continuing on to the Motor test. Elevator Left Side View Left Side View Elevator down Aileron Rear View Elevator up Rear View Aileron left Aileron right EN 8 Collective Pitch Front View Front View Collective pitch up Collective pitch down Motor Test Place the helicopter outdoors on a clean, at and level surface (concrete or asphalt) free of obstructions. Always stay clear of moving rotor blades. 1. Before you continue, con rm that TH HOLD is ON. The motor will emit 5 ascending tones after the helicopters ESC has armed properly. WARNING: The motor will spin when the throttle is increased while TH HOLD is OFF. Pre-Flight Checklist Check all screws and ensure that they are tight Check belt tension and ensure that it is not too tight or Check main and tail blades to ensure they are not damaged Check all links and make sure they move freely but do Check that the transmitter and ight batteries are fully too loose not pop off easily charged WARNING: Stay at least 30 feet (10 meters) away from the helicopter when the motor is running. Do not attempt to y the helicopter at this time. 2. Ensure the throttle is lowered completely. Con rm the transmitter is still set to normal ight mode. Turn throttle hold OFF to enable throttle control. Slowly increase the throttle until the blades begin to spin. The main blades spin clockwise when viewing the helicopter from the top. The tail rotor blades spin counterclockwise when viewing the helicopter from the right-hand side. Check all wires to ensure that they are not cut, pinched, or chaffed and are properly secured Check all wire connections Check gears and make sure no teeth are missing Make sure ight battery is properly secured Make sure the receiver is properly secured Perform a complete control test Verify the ight controller is correcting in the proper directions Check that servos are functioning properly Flying the Blade Fusion 270 Consult local laws and ordinances before choosing a location to y your aircraft. Select a large, open area away from people and objects. Your rst ights should be outdoors in low-wind conditions. Always stay at least 30 feet (10 meters) away from the helicopter when it is ying. The Blade Fusion 270 is intended to be own outdoors by experienced pilots Panic Recovery If you get into distress while ying in any mode, push and hold the Panic Switch and move the control sticks to their neutral position. SAFE technology will immediately return the aircraft to an upright level attitude, if the aircraft is at a suf cient height with no obstacles in its path. Return the collective stick to 50% and release the Panic Switch to turn off Panic Recovery and return to the current ight mode. NOTICE: Before releasing the panic switch, make sure the collective stick has been returned to the 50%

position. Once the panic switch has been released, full negative collective becomes available, which could cause the helicopter to descend rapidly. This mode is intended to provide the pilot with the con dence to continue to improve their ight skills. When panic is activated and once the model has reached a level upright attitude, the negative collective is reduced to prevent the user from pushing the model into the ground. Takeoff Deliberately increase throttle and establish a hover at least 24 (0.6 meter) high, outside of ground effect. CAUTION: Making large inputs to the roll or pitch controls while the helicopter is on the ground may result in a crash. Flying The helicopter lifts off the ground when the rotor head reaches a suitable speed. Establish a low-level hover to verify proper operation of your helicopter. First ights should be performed in normal mode and low cyclic and rudder dual rates until you are familiar with the ying manner of the Blade Fusion 270. CAUTION: Always y the helicopter with your back to the sun and the wind to prevent loss of ight control. Move the collective stick to 50% and return all other transmitter controls to neutral for the quickest recovery. 9 EN Landing Establish a low level hover. Deliberately lower the throttle until the helicopter lands. When the helicopter is in stunt mode:

The rotor head speed is constant. The main rotor will increase negative pitch as the throttle/collective stick is moved from the middle stick position to the low stick position. Negative pitch allows the helicopter to y upside down and perform aerobatics. Gyro Gain Adjustment Change between stunt and idle up modes in a hover with the throttle near the hovering stick position. WARNING: Do not use wooden main blades with the Blade Fusion 270 or injury and/or property damage could occur. Only use Blade Fusion 270 replacement carbon ber main blades. 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. In the transmitter gyro menu, decrease the gyro gain values a small amount at a time until the helicopter is stable within a particular ight mode. In the transmitter gyro menu, increase the gyro gain values a small amount at a time until the tail starts to wag/oscillate. Afterwards, reduce the gain until the tail stops wagging/oscillating within a particular ight mode. Tail Belt Tension Belt tension that is too tight results in loss of power and causes the belt to wear more quickly. Tension that is too loose can cause belt damage and loss of tail rotor control in ight. To check for proper belt tension:

1. View the tail rotor drive belt through the opening at the To adjust belt tension:

1. Loosen the two horizontal stabilizer screws. 2. Loosen the 2 screws at the back of the main frame. back of the main frame. 2. Use a hex wrench or standard screwdriver to compress the belt through the opening. 3. Apply light pressure on the belt, compressing the belt toward the left side of the tail boom. 4. The belt tension is correct if the compressed side of the belt reaches approximately halfway to the opposite side of the belt. a. If the compressed side of the belt reaches farther than halfway to the other side of the belt, the tension is too loose. b. If the compressed side of the belt does not reach halfway to the other side of the belt, the tension is too tight. 3. Slide the boom forward or aft to adjust the belt tension. 4. When the belt tension is properly adjusted, tighten the 2 screws at the back of the frame. 5. Tighten the horizontal stabilizer screws. Post-Flight Inspections and Maintenance Cleaning Ball Links Bearings Wiring Make sure the plastic ball link holds the control ball, but is not tight (binding) on the ball. When a link is too loose on the ball, it can separate from the ball during ight and cause a crash. Replace worn ball links before they fail. Make sure the battery is not connected before cleaning. Remove dust and debris with a soft brush or a dry lint free cloth. Replace bearings when they become damaged. Make sure wiring does not block moving parts. Replace damaged wiring and loose connectors. Make sure there are no loose screws, other fasteners or connectors. Do not over tighten metal screws in plastic parts. Tighten screw so parts are mated together, then turn screw only 1/8th of a turn more. Make sure there is no damage to rotor blades and other parts which move at high speed. Damage to these parts includes cracks, burrs, chips or scratches. Replace damaged parts before ying. Flight Controller Make sure the AR636A is securely attached to the frame. Replace the double-sided tape when necessary. The helicopter will crash if the AR636A separates from the helicopter frame. Fasteners Rotors EN 10 Advanced Settings (AR636A only) The Fusion 270 default settings are appropriate for most users. We recommend ying with the default parameters before making any adjustments. WARNING: Always disconnect the motor wires from the ESC before performing the following steps. After completing the adjustments, reconnect the motor wires to the ESC before attempting to y the model. Telemetry Based Text Generator for Advanced Settings Advanced parameters may be easily read in text form when using a Spektrum telemetry based transmitter. Transmitters may require a rmware update to access this function. To register and update Spektrum transmitters, visit www.spektrumrc.com. Turning On Text Gen Access the Telemetry menu, select one of the Empty Telemetry slots and scroll to select Text Gen. Set the display option to active (Act). Once the Text Gen message feature has been enabled, the transmitter will display text based menus on the telemetry screens for adjusting PID values and servo center points. The helicopter must be bound and initialized for the Text Gen screen to function;

scroll from the home screen past the telemetry screen(s) to access the Text Gen screen. Using Text Gen The available features and stick inputs used to manipulate the menus are the same as the methods outlined in the following section, but using the text based programming is more intuitive. Refer to the transmitter manual for details on how to utilize telemetry menus. Gain Parameters 1. Cyclic P Gain Adjustment (Default 100%) Higher gain will result in greater stability. Setting the gain too high may result in random twitches if your model has an excessive level of vibration. High frequency oscillations may also occur if the gain is set too high. Lower gain will result in less stability. Too low of a value may result in a less stable model particularly outdoors in winds. If you are located at a higher altitude or in a warmer climate, higher gains may be bene cialthe opposite is true for lower altitude or colder climates. 2. Cyclic I Gain Adjustment (Default 100%) Higher gain will result in the model remaining still, but may cause low frequency oscillations if increased too far. Lower gain will result in the model drifting slowly. If you are located at a higher altitude or in a warmer climate, higher gains may be bene cialthe opposite is true for lower altitude or colder climates. 3. Cyclic D Gain Adjustment (Default 100%) Higher gain will improve the response rate of your inputs. If the gain is raised too much, high frequency oscillations may occur. Lower gain will slow down the response to inputs. 4. Cyclic Response (Default 100%) Higher cyclic response will result in a more aggressive cyclic response. Lower cyclic response will result in a less aggressive cyclic response. 5. Tailrotor P Gain Adjustment (Default 100%) Higher gain will result in greater stability. Setting the gain too high may result in random twitches if your model has an excessive level of vibration. High frequency oscillations may also occur if the gain is set too high. Lower gain may result in a decrease in stability. Too low of a value may result in a less stable model particularly outdoors in winds. If you are located at a higher altitude or in a warmer climate, higher gains may be bene cialthe opposite is true for lower altitude or colder climates. 6. Tailrotor I Gain Adjustment (Default 100%) Higher gain results in the tail remaining still. If the gain is raised too far, low speed oscillations may occur. Lower gain will result in the tail drifting in ight over time. If you are located at a higher altitude or in a warmer climate, higher gains may be bene cialthe opposite is true for lower altitude or colder climates. 7. Tailrotor D Gain Adjustment (Default 100%) Higher gain will improve the response rate to your inputs. If raised too far, high frequency oscillations may occur. Lower gain will slow down the response to inputs, but will not have an effect on stability. 11 EN Entering Gain Adjustment Mode (AR636A only) Spektrum Transmitters:

1. Lower the throttle stick to the lowest position. 2. Power ON the transmitter. 3. Install the ight battery on the helicopter frame, securing it with the hook and loop strap. 4. Connect the battery connector to the ESC. 5. Place the helicopter on a at surface and leave it still until the orange receiver LED glows solid, indicating initialization is complete. 6. Move and hold both transmitter sticks to the bottom right corner as shown. 7. Activate the panice recovery function switch until the swash servos move. 8. Release the sticks and deactivate panic recovery. The model is now in Gain Adjustment Mode. 9. Proceed to Adjusting the Gain Values to make any desired changes. Adjusting the Gain Values If you are using a Spektrum telemetry-enabled transmitter, the gain adjustments can be viewed on the Flight Log screen. Refer to your transmitter instructions to locate this screen. The gain parameter currently selected will ash on the transmitter screen. If you are not using a Spektrum telemetry-enabled transmitter, the parameter and gain values are indicated by the position of the swashplate on the helicopter. Flight Log Screen Gain parameter selected Gain value display location P age number 1 = Cyclic gains 2 = Tail rotor gains Once you have entered Gain Adjustment Mode, you can move the cyclic stick forward and backward to select the gain parameter you would like to adjust. Moving the stick backward will select the next parameter. Moving the stick forward will select the previous parameter. The selected gain parameter is indicated on the Flight Log screen and by the lean of the swashplate on the roll axis. Parameter # Display location Swash Position Page #

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 A B L R A B L 100% to the Left 50% to the Left 25% to the Left Swashplate Level 25% to the Right 50% to the Right 100% to the Right 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 The current gain value for the selected parameter is indicated on the Flight Log screen and by the angle of the swashplate (forward or backward) as shown in the table at the right. Move the cyclic stick left or right to adjust the gain value. Moving the stick right will increase the gain value. Moving the stick left will decrease the gain value. It is always best to adjust one gain at a time. Make small adjustments

(5% or less) and test y the model to evaluate the adjustments that were made. If you would like to reset the current gain value to the default value of 100%, move and hold the rudder stick full right for 1 second. The swash will level on the pitch axis, indicating a 100% gain setting. Full backward 50% backward Level forward and backward 50% forward Full forward Swash Position Gain Value 0%

50%

100%

150%

200%

Saving the Gain Adjustments All Spektrum Transmitters:

1. Lower the throttle stick to the lowest position and release the sticks. 2. Activate the panic recovery function until the swash servos move. EN 12 3. Deactivate the panic recovery function to save the gain adjustments. 4. Reconnect the main drive motor to the ESC. Your model is now ready for ight. Servo Adjustment (AR636A only) Your Blade Fusion 270 helicopter was setup at the factory and test own. The servo adjustment steps are usually only necessary in special circumstances, such as after a crash or if a servo or linkage is replaced. WARNING: To ensure your safety, always disconnect the motor wires from the ESC before performing the following steps. After you have completed the adjustments, reconnect the motor wires to the ESC before attempting to y the model. All Spektrum Transmitters:

1. Lower the throttle stick to the lowest position. 2. Power ON the transmitter. 3. Install the ight battery on the helicopter frame, securing it with the hook and loop strap. 4. Connect the battery connector to the ESC. 5. Place the helicopter on a at surface and leave it still until the orange receiver LED glows solid, indicating initialization is complete. 6. Hold the left stick to the bottom left corner and the right stick to the bottom right corner as shown. 7. Activate the panic recovery function until the swash servos move. 8. Release the sticks and deactivate the panic recovery function. The model is now in Servo Adjustment Mode. 9. Proceed to Adjusting the Servo Neutral Position to make any desired changes. Adjusting the Servo Neutral Position With the model in Servo Adjustment Mode, the control stick and gyro inputs are disabled and the servos are held in the neutral position. Check the position of the servo arms to see if they are perpendicular to the servos. If the arms are perpendicular to the servos, no adjustment is necessary. Exit Servo Adjustment Mode. If one or more servo arm is not perpendicular to the servos, continue the servo adjustment process. While watching the swashplate servos, apply backward cyclic and release. One of the servos will jump, indicating which servo is selected. Press backward cyclic and release until the servo that needs to be adjusted is selected. Once the servo you wish to adjust is selected, move the cyclic stick right or left to adjust the servo neutral position in the desired direction. If you would like to reset the current servo to the default neutral position, hold the rudder stick full right for 1second. The range of adjustment is limited. If you are unable to adjust the servo arm to be perpendicular to the servo, you must reset the servo to the default neutral position, remove the servo arm and place it back onto the servo as close to perpendicular as possible. You may then adjust the servo neutral position using the left/right cyclic stick. Swashplate Leveling Before saving your adjustments and exiting servo adjustment mode, verify the swashplate is level and both main rotor blades are at 0 degrees. If they are not, make linkage adjustments as necessary. Saving the Servo Adjustments All Spektrum Transmitters:

1. Lower the throttle stick to the lowest position and release the sticks. 2. Activate Panic Recovery until the swash servos move. 3. Deactivate Panic Recovery to save the servo adjustments. 4. Reconnect the main drive motor to the ESC. Your model is now ready for ight. All of the settings are stored internally, so your adjustments will be maintained each time you initialize the model. 13 EN Trim Flight (AR636A only) Perform this procedure if the model is not performing well or has been recently rebuilt from a crash. The trim ight procedure was performed during the factory test ight and only needs to be performed if you notice the model is not returning to level consistently or if the model does not remain still during stationary pirouettes. The trim ight is used to determine the optimal settings for SAFE technology during ight. The trim ight must be performed in calm conditions. Exiting Trim Flight Mode 1. After landing, lower the throttle stick to the lowest position. 2. Activate Panic Recovery for 2 seconds, or until the swashplate twitches, indicating the servo positions and attitude values have been recorded and trim ight mode has been exited. Flight Test After performing the trim ight, test- y the model to evaluate the leveling characteristics. The model should return to level ight consistently. During takeoff, the model should lift off with minimal corrections. During a hover, the control stick should remain close to center. Small corrections are acceptable. If the model performs poorly or does not level properly after the trim ight, retry the entire trim ight procedure. If the problem persists, inspect the model for damaged components, a bent shaft or anything that may result in increased vibration. The trim ight may not record the correct values due to excessive vibration, ying in wind or the model not staying level. In these cases, shorter trim ights may be necessary. Try the 30-second, level trim ight without corrections mentioned above rst. If the leveling characteristics are not satisfactory, gradually shorten the trim ights, checking for improvements until the model performs as described. Entering Trim Flight Mode 1. Lower the throttle stick to the lowest position. 2. Center all trims. For the included Spektrum DXe transmitter (RTF only), the trims are centered when you hear a higher pitched beep while pressing the trim button. Move the trim in both directions until you hear the high-pitched beep. Install the ight battery in the helicopter. 3. Power ON the transmitter. 4. 5. Connect the battery connector to the ESC. 6. Place the helicopter on a at surface and leave it still until the motor beeps twice and the blue ESC LED glows solid, indicating initialization is complete. 7. Place the helicopter where you are going to take off. 8. Move and hold the left stick to the bottom left corner and the right stick to the top left corner as shown. 9. Activate Panic Recovery until the swashplate rotates around once. 10. Release the sticks and deactivate panic recovery. 11. The model is ready for the trim ight. Performing the Trim Flight 1. Slowly increase the throttle to lift the model into a stationary hover. Make corrections as necessary to keep the model still. Evaluation does not begin until the throttle stick is over 50% and the sticks are centered. Making corrections will not affect the result but a longer ight may be necessary. 2. Keep the model stationary in a hover for a total of 30 seconds. Sliding and slow movements are okay. The main goal is to keep the rotor disk level. 3. Once you are satis ed with the trim ight, land the model. EN 14 Calibration Procedure (AR636A only) If the helicopter is experiencing drift issues after completing the trim ight procedure located at www.bladehelis.com, perform the following calibration. The calibration procedure may also be needed following crash repairs. To perform the calibration procedure below, the Spektrum AR636 receiver installed in the Blade Fusion 270 must have the most recent rmware. Receiver rmware updates and instructions are available under PC Firmware Updates at www.spektrumrc.com/technology/AS3X.aspx. The transmitter/receiver programming cable (SPMA3065) is required to update the receiver rmware. WARNING: Before beginning the calibration procedure, disconnect the main motor and tail motor leads to prevent accidental motor startup during calibration. To perform the calibration procedure:

1. Ensure the surface used for calibration is level. 2. Power on the transmitter and helicopter, allowing them to initialize. 3. Turn Throttle Hold ON. 4. Ensure the main motor and tail motor leads are disconnected. Set the ight mode switch to Intermediate Mode (FM1). 5. Using a bubble level as shown below, level the helicopter by placing a foam blade holder under the landing skid. Use additional items, as necessary, to build up under the landing skid until the tail boom is level. Bubble level Foam blade holder 6. Hold the left stick to the bottom right corner, the right stick to the upper left corner and activate the Panic Recovery function until the LED on the receiver ashes once. 7. Release both sticks and deactivate Panic Recovery. 8. The LED on the receiver will remain solid for 1-2minutes while the calibration takes place. Do not move the helicopter until the calibration is completed. If the LED begins blinking rapidly, an error has occurred. Begin the calibration procedure again, starting with step 1. 9. After the calibration is successfully completed, the receiver LED will blink slowly (2 seconds on, 2seconds off). 10. Power the helicopter off. 11. Reconnect the main motor and tail motor wires. 12. Perform the trim ight procedure as shown in the Advanced Settings Addendum available at www. bladehelis.com. 13. During subsequent ights after the trim ight, the helicopter should return to within 5 degrees of level consistently. 15 EN Almost-Ready-to-Fly Assembly 1. Begin assembly by removing the gyro plate from the rear of the frame. 2. Center the three swash servos and install the servo arms and linkage balls as shown. 3X 3. Mount the cyclic servos to the bearing blocks as shown. 4. Install the swashplate linkages. Adjust the length of the linkages so the swashplate is level and the marks on top of the head block line up with the corresponding marks on the blade grips when the servos are centered. EN 16 5. Attach the tail servo mount to the tail servo. 6. Center the tail servo and attach the servo arm to the servo. Attach the ball end to the servo arm. 7. Mount the tail servo assembly to the inside of the right frame side, as shown. 8. Connect the tail pushrod to the tail servo ball end. 9. Route the servo wires through the tail boom mounts and under the gyro plate. Ensure the wires stay well clear of all rotating parts. At any point where the servo wires pass through or cross the frame plates, use sandpaper to round the edge of the frame plate to prevent the wires from cha ng. Use zip ties to secure the wires to the frame. 10. Re-attach the gyro plate to the frame. 11. Mount the ight controller to the gyro plate using double sided foam tape provided with your ight controller. 12. Review the instructions provided with your ight controller to complete the servo connections and setup. 17 EN Optional AR7210BX Setup (ARF version) The following table provides the settings for the Spektrum AR7210BX DSMX Flybarless Control System when used in conjunction with Spektrum H3050 and H3060 digital servos. NOTICE: Always follow the manual included with the ight controller to perform a Factory Reset of the AR7210BX prior to beginning a new model setup. Complete the Control Tests section to verify the controls are responding correctly prior to attempting ight. SETUP MENU Blue Solid

(Menu-LED is steady ON ) Purple Flashing Blue Flashing Purple Solid Red Solid Red/

Blue Flashing Red OFF A Mounting orientation B Swashplate servo frequency C Rudder center position pulse length D Rudder servo frequency E Rudder servo endpoints F Rudder sensor direction G Swashplate H Swashplate mixer I Swashplate servo directions servo centering endpoints cyclic pitch geometry J Swashplate K Collective pitch range &

L Swashplate cyclic limit M Swashplate sensor directions N RPM Governor Operation mode horizontal socket, back 200 Hz 1520 s*

333 Hz Use rudder stick to move servo to right endpoint and wait, then left endpoint and wait (or vice versa) reference position CH1 center position CH2 center position 120*

reversed CH3 center position nor | nor |

nor Use aileron stick to adjust 6 cyclic pitch on the roll axis to one direction (blades aligned with fuselage) Set collective stick to max/min position and use aileron stick to adjust desired pitch. Set pitch direction by rudder stick input: Status-LED blue = positive pitch, red = negative pitch Move aileron, elevator and throttle stick. Adjust maximum limit by rudder stick input deactivated*

nor | nor*

*Factory setting OFF Red Solid Blue Solid Red Flashing Purple Solid Purple Flashing Blue Flashing Switch trim mode by activating SAFE technology using the SAFE switch channel. PARAMETER MENU

(Menu-LED is ashing quickly) A Cyclic and rudder trim/SAFE trim Use aileron and elevator stick to trim, hold button 2s to trim rudder. Reset all by rudder stick input. transmitter B Control Behavior C Swashplate Pitching up behavior D Tail Rate Consistency E Stick deadband F Tail RevoMIX G Cyclic response H Pitch boost I RPM Governor Throttle response J RPM Governor Initial spool up rate K RPM Governor Quick change rate 200 RPM/s 500 RPM/s medium*

medium*

slightly increased normal*

small*

off*

off*

Swashplate Cyclic Gain: Centered Swashplate Direct Feed Forward: Centered Tail Dynamic: Centered 18 EN Remote Gyro Gain 65%

55%

50%

65%

Normal Stunt 1 Stunt 2 Hold Troubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Cause Solution Helicopter will not bind to the transmitter

(during binding AR636A only) Helicopter will not link to the transmitter

(after binding) AR636A will not initialize Helicopter will not respond to the throttle but responds to other controls Helicopter power is lacking Helicopter will not lift off The helicopter tail spins out of control The helicopter wobbles in fl ight Low fl ight battery or transmitter battery voltage AR636A is not in bind mode Transmitter is not in bind mode Transmitter too close to the helicopter during binding process Helicopter is bound to a different model memory

(ModelMatch radios only) Flight battery/Transmitter battery charge is too low The helicopter was moved during initialization The transmitter is powered off Controls are not centered Throttle not at idle and/or throttle trim is too high The transmitter is not in normal mode or throttle hold is on The motor is not connected to the ESC or the motor wires are damaged Flight battery charge is too low Throttle channel is reversed Flight battery has low voltage Flight battery is old or damaged Flight battery cells are unbalanced Fully charge or replace the fl ight battery and/or transmitter batteries Make sure the bind plug is connected to the AR636A BND/DAT port Power on the transmitter while holding the Trainer/Bind switch. Hold the Trainer/Bind switch until binding is complete Power off the transmitter. Move the transmitter further away from the helicopter. Disconnect and reconnect the fl ight battery to the helicopter and follow binding instructions Disconnect the fl ight battery. Select the correct model memory on the transmitter. Reconnect the fl ight battery Replace or recharge batteries Lay the helicopter on its side during initialization if windy Power on the transmitter Center elevator, aileron and rudder controls. Make sure the throttle is at idle Lower the throttle stick and lower the throttle trim Make sure the transmitter is in normal mode and throttle hold is off Connect the motor wires to the ESC and check motor wires for damage Replace or recharge fl ight battery Reverse the throttle channel on the transmitter Fully charge the fl ight battery Replace the fl ight battery Fully charge the fl ight battery, allowing the charger time to balance the cells Check all servos and the helicopter motor for damage See "Tail Belt Tension" in this manual Make sure the main rotor head is spinning clockwise. Refer to the motor control test Excessive current is being drawn through the BEC Tail drive belt tension is not correct Main rotor head is not spinning in the correct direction Transmitter settings are not correct Check throttle and pitch curve settings and pitch control direction Flight battery has low voltage Main rotor blades are installed backwards Rudder control and/or sensor direction reversed Tail servo is damaged Install the main rotor blades with the thicker side as the leading edge Fully charge the fl ight battery Make sure the rudder control and the rudder sensor are operating in the correct direction Check the rudder servo for damage and replace if necessary Check the rudder control arm for adequate travel and adjust if necessary Make sure the tail drive belt tension is adjusted correctly Please review the Advanced Settings - Gain Adjustments section Increase the helicopter's head speed via your transmitter settings and/or using a freshly charged fl ight pack Replace the main rotor head dampers Inadequate control arm throw Tail belt is too loose Cyclic gain is too high Headspeed is too low Dampers are worn 19 EN Exploded View 16 43 34 26 11 16 34 9 44 41 27 31 40 5 30 43 28 16 24 16 42 43 32 33 29 39 34 26 34 25 36 EN 20 15 21 20 21 22 22 7 6 7 19 10 23 6 8 37 38 45 46 38 3 47 48 47 49 47 2 12 46 14 1 13 17 35 21 EN Parts List

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1 BLH1660 2 BLH1667 3 BLH1668 4 BLH1901 5 BLH1904 6 BLH4803 7 BLH4805 8 BLH4808 9 BLH4810 10 BLH4819 11 BLH4820 12 BLH4825 13 BLH4826 14 BLH4827 15 BLH4829 16 BLH4831 17 BLH4833 18 BLH5052 19 BLH5301 20 BLH5304 21 BLH5306 22 BLH5307 23 BLH5309 24 BLH5311 25 BLH5312 Description TailPushrodSupport/GuideSet:B450 Tail Rotor Pitch Lever Set: B450 TailRotorPitchCtrlSlidrSt:B450 Helical Main Gear B450 Helical Pinion 12T B450/300X/CF Main rotor link set : 270 CFX Spindle Set : 270 CFX Main Shaft (2) : 270 CFX Fr Drive Pulley 45t : 270 CFX Servo Linkage (3) : 270 CFX Anti-Rotation Guide : 270 CFX Tail Boom (2) : 270 CFX Tail Pushrod (2) : 270 CFX Tail Rotor Blade set : 270 CFX C/F Main Blades : 270 CFX Servo arm/link ball : 270 CFX Tail Belt : 270 CFX Brushless ESC 45A Blade Grip Fusion 270 Head Block Fusion 270 Dampners (4) Fusion 270 Follower Arm (2) Fusion 270 Swashplate Fusion 270 Drive Hub Fusion 270 Landing Gear Mount Fusion 270 Optional Parts List Part #

BLH1902 BLH1903 BLH1905 BLH1906 BLH4832 SPMSP1040 SPMSP1041 Description Helical Pinion 10T B450/300X/CF Helical Pinion 11T B450/300X/CF Helical Pinion 13T B450/300X/CF Helical Pinion 14T B450/300X/CF Opt C/F Tail Blade : 270 CFX Gear Set: H3050 Gear Set: H3060 Description C/F Main Frame Fusion 270 Battery Tray Fusion 270 Bearing Blocks (2) Fusion 270 Lower Bearing Block Fusion 270 C/F Lower Plate Fusion 270 Motor Mount Fusion 270 Tailboom Mount (2) Fusion 270 Tail Belt Tensionor Fusion 270 Body Mount Post (2) Fusion 270 C/F Tail Fin Fusion 270 CF Landing Gear Skids Fusion 270 Tailcase Fusion 270 Tailshaft CNC Fusion 270 Helical Main Gear (Black) Fiberglass Canopy Fusion 270 Brushless Motor 2950kV Fusion 270 Replacement Receiver Fusion 270 SubMicro Dig Heli Cyc MG Servo

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26 BLH5314 27 BLH5315 28 BLH5316 29 BLH5317 30 BLH5318 31 BLH5321 32 BLH5322 33 BLH5323 34 BLH5324 35 BLH5330 36 BLH5334 37 BLH5335 38 BLH5336 39 BLH5337 40 BLH5347 41 BLH5348 42 BLH5349 43 SPMSH3050 44 SPMSH3060 H3060 SubMicro DigHeliTail Servo 45 BLH5351 46 BLH1669 47 BLH1115 48 BLH1670 49 BLH1612 4104 Ball Bearing (2) Tail Rotor Hub Set 362.5 Ball Bearing Tail Rotor Blade Grip/Holder Set 2.563 Thrust Bearing Part #

SPMSP2052 Description Case Set: H3050, H3060 DX6 DSMX 6-Channel Transmitter Only DX8 DSMX 8-Channel Transmitter Only DX9 DSMX 9-Channel Transmitter Only iX12 DSMX 12-Channel Transmitter Only DX20 DSMX 20-Channel Transmitter Only EN 22 Limited Warranty What this Warranty Covers Horizon Hobby, LLC, (Horizon) warrants to the original purchaser that the product purchased (the Product) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase. 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