CopterX CX500SE User manual

CX500SE
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Kit Helicopter
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Copyright © 2008 KY MODEL Company Limited.
Features
- Simple and light weight design provides awesome
flight performance and extreme 3D capability
- Rigid carbon fiber frame design
- Carbon fiber stabilizer set
- Full Alu. main and tail rotor set
- Streamlined factory painted fiberglass canopy
- Rotor head/tail with thrust bearings
- Direct-to-swash CCPM linkage
- Tail rotor drive belt system
- Fully driven tail auto rotation system
- Alu / CF tail servo boom mount
- Carbon fiber Tail Boom Brace
- Long CNC battery mount for adjustable CG
- Simple and light weight design provides awesome
flight performance and extreme 3D capability
- Rigid carbon fiber frame design
- Carbon fiber stabilizer set
- Full Alu. main and tail rotor set
- Streamlined factory painted fiberglass canopy
- Rotor head/tail with thrust bearings
- Direct-to-swash CCPM linkage
- Tail rotor drive belt system
- Fully driven tail auto rotation system
- Alu / CF tail servo boom mount
- Carbon fiber Tail Boom Brace
- Long CNC battery mount for adjustable CG

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Table of content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2. Precaution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3. Safety Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4. Self-preparation (Equipment) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5. Self-preparation (Tools) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6. Symbols Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7. Assembly Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1. Introduction
Thank you for choosing CopterX CX500SE! You are about to enter the world of high performance
electric powered helicopter. CX500 was manufacture with highest quality materials available.
Please read the following instruction to ensure proper operation of this model. And keep a copy
of this manual for future reference.
2. Precaution
CopterX R/C helicopter are NOT A TOY. Improper use of these products may cause serious injury
or death. Manufacture and seller assume no liability for the operation or use of this product.
For intermediate and advanced pilot, CX500SE is able to offer high performance in both normal
or 3D flying. For less experience pilot it would be helpful to seek advice from experienced pilot
for setup and operation to enjoy the full potential of you new flying machine.
Please check all screw and cabon fiber parts for wear, creaks, or missing before and after each
flight. Ensure all screw are tight and apply thread lock when necessary. Replace all worn out or
broken parts necessary. Please use gunnies CopterX parts to ensure proper operation with you
model. CX500SE is a consumer item. Any damage or dissatisfaction as a result of accidents or
modifications are not covered by any warrantee and cannot be returned for repair or
replacement. Please contact our local distributors for free technical consultation and
replacement parts when you experience problems during operation or maintenance.
3. Safety Tips
Only operate CX500SE in detonated air field away from crowds and keep save distance with
helicopter. Do not operate model under drug influence, poor physical health or extreme
weather conditions. Keep save distance within tall building, power cables and automotive as
these situation may effect the range of the transmitter.
Keep CX500SE away from moisture and other contaminants as there are a lot of electrical compo-
nent on this copter. These situations may cause malfunctions of the helicopter and possible
injury or death.
CX500SE was designed for leisure and 3D flying. Please do not use it for any other purpose which
this product is not design for.
Keep CX500SE away from high temperature and flames to avoid damage to the helicopter and
possible fire.
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4. Self-preparation (Equipment)
Radio control equipment is necessary to complete the assembly. (Not included in kit)
Brushless Motor Gyro Brushless ESC Li-Poly Battery
Cutter Knift Needle Nose Pliers Plug Wrench
(4mm 5.5mm)
Transmitter
(6ch, helicopter system)
Reveiver
(6ch or more)
Micro Servo x 3pcs(movements)
Micro Servo x 1pcs(tailrudder)
5. Self-preparation (Tools)
Tools is necessary to complete the assembly. (Not included in kit)
Scissors
1.5mm Hex Driver
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6. Symbols Guide
When following symbols were shown, please add glue or oil accordingly to ensure
proper operation.
Apply Thread Lock according to the picture above and wipe of excess if necessary.
Thread Lock Oil CA Glue
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7. Assembly Section
No.
46
48
49
50
51
52
Code No. Name
Ball Link B
Flybar Paddle
Stabilizer Control Arm
M 3X3 Set Screw
Bearing
Cross Member
Specification
Ø 3 x Ø 8 x 3
Specification
Ø 4 x Ø 7 x 2.5
3 x 4 x 4mm
Q’ty
6
2
2
6
2
2
Q’ty
2
1
16
1
2
No.
71
72
73
76
90
Code No. Name
Bearing
Flybar Seesaw Holder
HM 2x5 Screw
Flybar Rod
Copper Collar
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71
90
72
73
76
51
50
49
48
46

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No.
41
42
43
44
45
55
56
57
Code No. Name
Main Blade
Washer
Washer
Thrust Bearing
Washer
Feathering Shaft
Ball Link C
Damper Ring
Specification
Ø 15
Ø 10
Ø 5 x Ø 12 x 4
Ø 12
Specification
Ø 10.5 Washer
Ø 6 x Ø 12 x 4
3mm
2 x 10mm
Q’ty
2
4
2
2
2
1
2
2
Q’ty
2
2
2
4
2
2
4
2
No.
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
89
Code No. Name
Long Linkage Ball
Spacer
Main Blade Holder
Bearing
HM 3x8 Screw
HM 3x20 Screw
Lock Nut
Linkage Rod
No.
13
65
66
67
68
69
70
Code No. Name
HM 2x8 Screw
Bearing
Flybar Control Arm
Linkage rod
Ball Link D
Linkage Ball
Washer
Specification
Ø 3 x Ø 6 x 2.5
2 x 30mm
2 x 30mm
Ø 4.5
SpecificationQ’ty
6
10
2
2
12
12
5
Q’ty
3
2
6
2
2
1
No.
75
77
78
79
88
127
Code No. Name
HM 2x16 Screw
Wash-out Control Arm
M 3x10
HM 2x12
Radius Arm
Wash-out Base
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42 43 44 45
89
55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62
63
64
13
88
127
75
77
78
79
70
69
65
66
67
68

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No.
80
81
82
83
Code No. Name
Linkage Rod
Swash Plate
Collar
Main Shaft
Specification
2 x 26mm
Specification
2 x 33mm
Q’ty
2
1
1
1
Q’ty
1
1
1
No.
84
85
86
Code No. Name
Linkage Rod
Ball End (Long)
KM 2x12 Screw
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85 84 82
83
81
80

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No.
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
100
101
102
103
104
105
106
107
108
Code No. Name
Bearing
Main Shaft Holder
Anti-rotation Bracket
Canopy Mounting Bolt
CF Main Frame
Spacer
Canopy Spacer Collar
Metal Battery Mounting Plate
Motor Mount
Tail Drive Gear
Main Gear
Washer
One Way Bearing
One Way Bearing Shaft
KM 2x6 Screw
One Way Bearing Housing
Tail Drive Gear Shaft
Specification
Ø 8 x Ø 16 x 5
Ø 13
Ø 10 x Ø 14 x 13
Specification
M2
Q’ty
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
1
1
Q’ty
1
1
1
1
6
13
26
6
4
4
2
2
4
4
1
4
4
No.
109
110
112
113
114
115
116
117
118
119
120
121
122
123
124
125
126
Code No. Name
Tail Drive Gear
HM 2.5x20 Screw
Metal Tail Boom Lock (Left)
Metal Tail Boom Lock (Right)
Tail Boom Lock Steel Pole
HM 2.5x10 Screw
HM 2.5x6 Screw
HM 2.5x8 Screw
HM 3x6 Screw
Washer
Landing Skid Pipe
Landing Skid
Skid Plug
Skid Nut
Bottom Plate
HM 2x10 Screw
Nut
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119
118 120
121 123
122
125 124
100
101
102
103
104
99
98
97
96
95
94
93
91
112
114 92
106
105
107
108
109
110
126
116
115
113
Metal Electronic Parts
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No.
1
2
3
4
5
Code No. Name
Tail Blade
HM 2x6 Screw
Washer
Bearing
Washer
Specification
Ø 5
Ø 3.5 x Ø 8 Ø 3.5
Ø 5
Specification
Ø 5 x Ø 9 x 3
Q’ty
2
2
2
2
4
Q’ty
3
2
1
1
2
No.
6
7
8
9
10
Code No. Name
M 3x15 Screw
Tail Blade Holder
Tail Blade Housing
M 4x4 Set Screw
Bearing
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5
6
7
8
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No.
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
Code No. Name
Copper Washer
Tail Pitch Link
HM 2x8 Screw
Bearing
Copper Collar
Tail Pitch Control Slider Nut
Tail Pitch Control Slider
Bearing
Tail Unit Housing (R)
Tail Drive Shaft
Bearing
Screw
Mounting Bolt
Tail Unit Mount
CF Vertical Tail Fin
Specification
Ø 3.5
Ø 2 x Ø 5 x 2.5
Ø 4
Ø 5 x Ø 10 x 4
19T
Ø 4 x Ø 9 x 4
2.5 x 8mm
Specification
M2.5
Q’ty
2
2
6
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
1
4
1
3
1
1
Q’ty
40
1
2
1
4
4
2
2
1
3
1
1
2
1
1
No.
27
28
29
30
31
32
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
128
129
Code No. Name
Washer
CF Horizontal Tail Fin
Aluminum Rudder Servo Tray
Tail Boom
Washer
CF Rudder Servo Mount
Tail Support Rod
Tail Linkage Rod Guide
Horizontal Fin Mount
Nut
Tail Pitch Lever Mount
Tail Pitch Lever
Linkage Ball
Rudder Linkage Rod
Rudder Drive Belt
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12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
23
24 25 26 27
40 39
38 37
28 29 30 31
36
35
34
32
128
129
Aluminum Tail Pitch
Control Arm

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