GRAUPNER Alpha 150Q User manual

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Quadcopter
Alpha 150Q / 170Q / 220Q
Manual
Copyright © Graupner/SJ GmbH
16570.RTF (Racecopter with FPV micro camera and transmitter)
16570.FPV (Racecopter with FPV micro camera)
16570.HoTT (3D copter)
16572.RTF (Racecopter with FPV micro camera and transmitter)
16572.FPV (Racecopter with FPV micro camera)

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Inhaltsverzeichnis
Introduction ......................................................................................5
Service centre ...................................................................................5
Intended use ....................................................................................6
Package content and technical data................................................7
16570.RTF .......................................................................................7
16570.FPV.......................................................................................7
16570.HoTT ....................................................................................8
16572.RTF .......................................................................................9
16572.FPV.......................................................................................9
Symbol description.........................................................................12
Safety notes ....................................................................................12
Safety notes for battery ................................................................13
Battery storage..............................................................................13
Charge the LiPo battery ................................................................14
First use ...........................................................................................14
Receiver.........................................................................................14
Installing the LiPo battery in the copter .......................................14
Connecting the LiPo battery .........................................................14
Determining the centre of gravity ................................................14
Default model memory ................................................................15
Binding the receiver .......................................................................16
Range test........................................................................................17
Flight control ...................................................................................18
MODE 1.........................................................................................18
MODE 2.........................................................................................20
MODE 3.........................................................................................22
MODE 4.........................................................................................24
Installing the propellers .................................................................26
First flight ........................................................................................26
Camera function .............................................................................27
HoTT transmitter presettings.........................................................27
Control mode................................................................................28
Flight mode ...................................................................................28
Fail-Safe setting.............................................................................28
Throttle Cut...................................................................................29
Special functions on channel 6.....................................................29
"Telemetry" menu ..........................................................................31
SETTING & DATA VIEW..................................................................31
Receiver display ............................................................................31
ROLL/NICK Display ........................................................................32

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YAW Display...................................................................................33
Multicopter Basis display..............................................................34
Axis assignment ............................................................................36
Firmware updates...........................................................................40
SIMPLIFIED DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY................................42
Notes on environmental protection..............................................43
Care and maintenance ...................................................................43
Warranty conditions.......................................................................43

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Introduction
Thank you very much for purchasing the Graupner 3D or Race cop-
ter Alpha 150Q, Alpha 170Q or Alpha 220Q. These copters are
extremely versatile. This manual is valid for all the copter sets listed
on the cover sheet. The package content changes depending on the
version.
Read this manual carefully to achieve the best results with your
Alpha 150Q, 170Q or 220Q and first of all to safely control your
models. If you experience any trouble during operation, take the
instructions to help or ask your dealer or Graupner Service Centre.
Due to technical changes, the information may be changed in this
manual without prior notice. Be always updated by checking period-
ically on our website, www.graupner.de to be always uptodate with
the products and firmwares.
This product complies with national and European legal require-
ments.
To maintain this condition and to ensure safe operation, you must
read and follow this user manual and the safety notes before using
the product!
Note
This manual is part of that product. It contains important informa-
tion concerning operation and handling. Keep these instructions for
future reference and give it to third person in case you gave the
product.
Service centre
Graupner Central Service
Graupner/SJ GmbH
Henriettenstraße 96
D-73230 Kirchheim/Teck
Servicehotline

(+49) (0)7021/722-130
Monday- Thursday:
9:15 am- 4:00 pm
Friday:
9:15 am- 1:00 pm
[e-mail]
Graupner USA
3941 Park Dr Suite 20-571
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
Website: www.graupnerusa.com
Phone: [phone]
Email:[email protected]
Graupner in Internet For the service centres outside Germany please refer to our web site
www.graupner.de.

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Intended use
The quadcopters Alpha 150Q, 170Q and 220Q are remote con-
trolled quadcopters. Other components are required, depending on
the version, to be able to use one of these copters. Punctual techni-
cal information about the components can be found in the Technical
data section.
The quadcopters Alpha 150Q, 170Q or 220Q are designed exclu-
sively to be used as a battery-powered, radio controlled model, any
other use is not allowed. For any improper use no guarantee or lia-
bility is assumed.
Read the entire manual in advance before attempting to assemble
and operate one of these copters.
Graupner/SJ constantly works on the development of all products;
we reserve the right to change the item, its technology and equip-
ment.
Target group
A quadcopter of the series Alpha 150Q, 170Q or Alpha 220Q is not
a toy. These components are not suitable for children under 14. For
questions about radio-controlled models, please contact an experi-
enced RC model expert or a RC model club.
In addition, it is explicitly pointed out that you must inform yourself
about the laws and regulations applicable at your respective starting
point before starting the remote control operation. Such conditions
may differ from state to state, but this must be followed in every
case. Read through this entire manual before you attempt to install
or use the transmitter.
Note
• After purchase always check the content of the packaging for
integrity or damages.

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Package content and technical data
16570.RTF
already assembled Race copter Alpha 170Q
Propellers size 4 x 4,5 inches
Ultra PRO brushless motors 1306
(No. 16570.2300L and No. 16570.2300R)
4in1 ULTRA brushless speed controller BL Heli S (No. S3087)
FPV micro camera V2 (No. 48341)
25 mW 5,8 GHz video transmitter raceband (No. 16570.123)
LiPo battery V-Maxx 3s/850 mAh (No. 78108.3XT30)
Battery charger (No. S2015.XH or 6454.XH)
mz-12PRO HoTT transmitter (No. S1002.PRO77DE)
Assembly material and manual
Recommended accessories
FPV goggle (No. 48354)
Graupner 7“ FPV monitor (No. S8405)
Technical data
Length excl. rotors 140 mm
Width excl. rotors 140 mm
Axial distance 122 mm
Propellers 3 blades 4 x 4,5 inches
Chassis material Carbon fibre
Chassis height 30 mm
Weight <250 g w/out battery protection
Video channels in Europe R 3 … 6
16570.FPV
already assembled Race copter Alpha 150Q
Propellers size 3 x 5,2 inches
Ultra PRO brushless motors 1306
(No. 16570.3500L and No. 16570.3500R)
4in1 ULTRA brushless speed controller BL Heli S (No. S3087)
FPV micro camera V2 (No. 48341)
25 mW 5,8 GHz video transmitter race band (No. 16570.123)
Assembly material and manual
Recommended accessories
mz-12PRO HoTT transmitter (No. S1002.PRO77DE)

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LiPo battery V-Maxx 3s/850 mAh (No. 78108.3XT30)
Battery charger (No. S2015.XH or 6454.XH)
FPV goggle (No. 48354)
Graupner 7“ FPV monitor (No. S8405)
Technical data
Length excl. rotors 126 mm
Width excl. rotors 126 mm
Axial distance 106 mm
Propellers 3 blades 3 x 5,2 inches
Chassis material Carbon fibre
Chassis height 30 mm
Weight <250 g w/out battery protection
Video channels in Europe R 3 … 6
16570.HoTT
already assembled 3D copter Alpha 170Q
3D propellers size 3,8 x 3,5 inches
Ultra PRO brushless motors 1306
(No. 16570.2300L and No. 16570.2300R)
4in1 ULTRA brushless speed controller BL Heli S (No. S3087)
Assembly material and manual
Recommended accessories
mz-12PRO HoTT transmitter (No. S1002.PRO77DE)
LiPo battery V-Maxx 3s/850 mAh (No. 78108.3XT30)
Battery charger (No. S2015.XH or 6454.XH)
Technical data
Length excl. rotors 140 mm
Width excl. rotors 140 mm
Axial distance 122 mm
Propellers 3S 3 blades 3,8 x 3,5 inches
Chassis material Carbon fibre
Chassis height 30 mm
Weight <250 g w/out battery protection

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16572.RTF
already assembled Race copter Alpha 220Q
Propellers size 5 x 4,6 inches
Ultra PRO brushless motors 2206 (No. S7118 + S7119)
4in1 ULTRA brushless speed controller BL Heli S (No. S3088)
FPV micro camera V2 (No. 48341)
25 mW 5,8 GHz video transmitter raceband (No. 16570.123)
LiPo battery V-Maxx 3s/1300 mAh (No. 78113.3)
Battery charger (No. S2015.XH or 6454.XH)
mz-12PRO HoTT transmitter (No. S1002.PRO77DE)
Assembly material and manual
Recommended accessories
LiPo V-Maxx 4s/1800 mAh (No. 78118.4FPV)
FPV goggle (No. 48354)
Graupner 7“ FPV monitor (No. S8405)
Technical data
Length excl. rotors 185 mm
Width excl. rotors 185 mm
Axial distance 156 mm
Propellers 3 blades 5 x 4,6 inches
Chassis material Carbon fibre
Chassis height 30 mm
Weight <500 g
Video channels in Europe R 3 … 6
16572.FPV
already assembled Race copter Alpha 220Q
Propellers size 5 x 4,6 inches
Ultra PRO brushless motors 2206 (No. S7118 + S7119)
4in1 ULTRA brushless speed controller BL Heli S (No. S3088)
FPV micro camera V2 (No. 48341)
25 mW 5,8 GHz video transmitter raceband (No. 16570.123)
Assembly material and manual
Recommended accessories
mz-12PRO HoTT transmitter (No. S1002.PRO77DE)
LiPo battery V-Maxx 4s/1800 mAh (No. 78118.4FPV)
Battery charger Ultramat 14 plus (No. 6464)
FPV goggle (No. 48354)

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Graupner 7“ FPV monitor (No. S8405)
Technical data
Length excl. rotors 185 mm
Width excl. rotors 185 mm
Axial distance 156 mm
Propellers 3 blades 5 x 4,6 inches
Chassis material Carbon fibre
Chassis height 30 mm
Weight <500 g
Video channels in Europe R 3 … 6