Nine Eagles SOLO PRO 229 EC145 Police User manual

Operating Instructions
SOLO PRO 229 EC145 Black
FTR RTB 2.4 GHz No. NE3525RTB
SOLO PRO 229 EC145 Police
FTR RTB 2.4 GHz No. NE3524RTB
V02/02/14

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FUTABA Transmitter Ready, abbreviated to FTR, applies to selected models from the Nine Eagles
range. These models' transmitter and receiver work with the FUTABA S-FHSS code, which means
that they can also be controlled by FUTABA transmitters which can be operated in S-FHSS mode.
At present these are the following transmitters:
T6J-R2006GS 2.4 GHz FHSS, No. F4100
T-8J - R2008SB 2.4 GHz FHSS/S-FHSS, No. F4108
T18MZ - R7008SB 2.4 GHz FASSTest M2, No. F8073
T18MZ - R7008SB 2.4 GHz FASSTest M1, No. F8073M1
T-14SG-R7008SB 2.4 GHz FASSTest M2, No. F8075
T14SG-R7008SB 2.4 GHz FASSTest M1, No. F8075M1
FX-32-R7008 2.4 GHz FASSTest, No. F8078

Operating Instructions - SOLO PRO 229 EC145 Police FTR RTB 2.4 GHz No. NE3524RTB
SOLO PRO 229 EC145 Black FTR RTB 2.4 GHz No. NE3525RTB
Contents Page
Explanation: FTR system 2
Explanation of specialist terms / Contents 3
Safety Notes 4, 5
Set contents / Specification / Recommended accessories 6
Safety Notes, LiPo batteries 7
Charging the flight battery / Model description 8
Overview of rotor control system / Overview of receiver channel assignment 9
Collective pitch and throttle settings 9
Preparing the transmitter, using a Futaba T8J RC system as an example 10
Installing the flight battery 10
Binding the transmitter to the model 11
Transmitter adjustment facilities 11
Essential pre-flight checks 12
Controlling the model in Mode 1 and Mode 2 12
Important advice / The first few flights 13
Replacement parts 14, 15
Comformity declaration / Disposal of batteries 16
Explanation of specialist terms:
Climb and descent ("Throttle / pitch"): This controls
the model's climb and descent.
Yaw: The model's movement around the vertical axis;
the helicopter rotates to right or left.
Elevator: The model's movement around the lateral
axis,
forward or reverse flight
Roll: The model's movement around the longitudinal
axis,
sideways movement to right or left
Dual Rate: Switchable travel reduction for control mo-
vements.
Binding:
Creating the radio link between transmitter
and receiver.
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Be sure to read these Safety Notes before you fly your mo-
del. Always keep to the procedures and settings recommen-
ded in the instructions.
If you are operating a radio-controlled model aircraft, heli-
copter, car or boat for the first time, we recommend that you
enlist an experienced modeller to help you.
Safety Notes
Radio-controlled models are not toys in the usual sense of the term.
Young persons under fourteen years should only be allowed to ope-
rate them under the supervision of an adult.
Building and operating these models requires technical expertise,
manual skills, a careful attitude and safety-conscious behaviour.
Errors, negligence and omissions in building or flying these models
can result in serious personal injury and damage to property.
Since the manufacturer and vendor are not in a position to check
that your models are built and operated correctly, all we can do is
bring these hazards expressly to your attention. We deny all further
liability.
Helicopter rotors, and all moving parts generally,
constitute a constant injury hazard. It is essential to
avoid touching such parts.
Please bear in mind that motors and speed control-
lers may become hot when operating. It is important
to avoid touching these parts.
Do not stand close to the hazard area around rotating
parts when an electric motor is connected to the flight
battery.
You must also take care to keep all other objects away
from moving or rotating parts.
Observe the instructions provided by the battery ma-
nufacturer.
Overcharged or incorrectly charged batteries may explo-
de. Take care to maintain correct polarity.
Ensure the equipment is protected from dust, dirt and moisture
contamination. Do not subject the system to excessive heat, cold
or vibration.
Use the recommended charger only, and charge the batteries
only for the prescribed period.
Check your equipment for damage at regular intervals, and re-
place defective components with genuine spare parts.
Do not re-use any devices which have been damaged in a crash
or by water, even when they have dried out again.
Send the equipment to the robbe Service Department for che-
cking, or replace the parts in question.
Crash or water damage can result in concealed defects which
may lead to failure in subsequent use.
Use only those components and accessories which we specifi-
cally recommend.
Do not carry out modifications to the radio control system compo-
nents apart from those described in the instructions.
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Operating the model
Caution - injury hazard:
Please keep your model helicopter a safe distance away
from you and others, including other small co-axial and
single-rotor models. Never fly over spectators, other pilots
or yourself. Always fly manoeuvres facing away from other
pilots and spectators. Please note that model helicopters
generally, and aerobatic types in particular, are subject
to enormous flight loads, and that interference cannot be
ruled out even when you are using the best possible radio
control system components. Operating this type of model
calls for a responsible attitude and all possible safety pre-
cautions to protect pilots and spectators.
•Neveryoverspectatorsorotherpilots,andmaintainasafe
distance from them at all times.
•Neverendangerpeopleoranimals.
•Neveryclosetohigh-tensionoverheadcablesorresidential
areas.
•Donotoperateyourmodelinthevicinityofcanallocksoropen
waterways.
•Do not operate your model from public roads, motorways,
paths and squares etc.; use authorised model flying sites only.
•Neveroperatethemodelinstormyweather.
Never “point” the transmitter aerial straight at the model when
operating it. The transmitter signal is at its weakest in this di-
rection. It is always best to stand with the long side of the aerial
angled towards the model.
Insurance
Ground-based models are usually covered by standard personal
third-party insurance policies. In order to fly model aircraft you
will need to extend the cover of your existing policy, or take out
specific insurance.
Check your insurance policy and take out new cover where
necessary.
Liability exclusion:
robbe Modellsport is unable to ensure that you observe the as-
sembly and operating instructions, or the conditions and methods
used for installing, operating and maintaining the model compo-
nents.
For this reason we accept no liability for loss, damage or costs
which are due to the erroneous use and operation of our pro-
ducts, or are connected with such operation in any way.
Regardless of the legal argument employed, our obligation to
pay compensation is limited to the invoice value of those robbe
products directly involved in the event in which the damage oc-
curred, unless otherwise prescribed by law. This does not apply
if the company is deemed to have unlimited liability according to
statutory regulation due to deliberate or gross negligence.
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Operating Instructions - SOLO PRO 229 EC145 Police FTR RTB 2.4 GHz No. NE3524RTB
SOLO PRO 229 EC145 Black FTR RTB 2.4 GHz No. NE3525RTB

Dear Customer,
Congratulations on choosing a factory-assembled mo-
del helicopter from our range. Many thanks for placing
your trust in us.
The model can be completed and prepared for flight
very quickly. Please read right through these instruc-
tions before attempting to fly the model for the first
time, as this will make it much easier to operate the
model safely.
All directions, such as “right-hand”, are as seen from
the tail of the model, looking forward.
Specification:
Main rotor diameter: approx. 396
mm
Tail rotor diameter: approx. 92 mm
Length: approx. 430 mm
Height: approx. 150 mm
All-up weight: approx. 462 g
RC functions:
Pitch-axis, roll, collective pitch and throttle
Recommended accessories:
1 x F4108 T-8J - R2008SB 2.4 GHz FHSS/S-FHSS
Set contents:
•Finelydetailedscalemodelhelicopter,completelyfactory-assembledandsetup,
ready to fly
•Detailedscalefuselage,highlydetailedwithnumerousexternalttings
•Four-bladerotorhead
•Brushlessmotorsformainandtailrotors
•LiPobattery,11.1V/800mAh25C
•Triple-axisgyrosystem
•FUTABAS-FHSSreceiversystem
•3x8gdigitalservos
•Replacementtailrotorblade
•Batterychargerwithplug-typemainsPSU
•Operatinginstructions
Please be sure to observe the Safety Notes concerning
the handling of Lithium-Ion-Polymer batteries (page 7).
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LIABILITY EXCLUSION
Since robbe Modellsport is not in a position to monitor the handling of these batteries, we expressly deny all liability and guarantee
claims where the batteries have been incorrectly charged, discharged or handled.
Safety Notes regarding LiPo batteries:
•Donotplacethebatteryinwateroranyotherliquid.
•Neverheatorincineratethepack,orplaceitinamicrowaveoven.
•Avoidshort-circuits,andneverchargethebatterywithreversedpolarity
•Donotsubjectthebatterytopressureorshockloads,andneverdistortorthrowthepack
•Neversolderdirectlytothebattery
•Donotmodifyoropenthebattery
•Batteriesmustonlybechargedwithasuitablecharger;neverconnectthebatterydirectlytoamainspowersupply.
•Neverchargeordischargeabatteryinbrightsunlight,orclosetoaheateroropenre.
•Donotusethebatteryinareassubjecttohighlevelsofstaticelectricity.
•Anyoftheseerrorscanresultindamagetothebattery,explosionorre.
•Keepthebatteryoutofthereachofchildren
•Ifelectrolyteshouldescape,donotexposeittore,asthematerialishighlyinammableandmayignite.
•Donotallowuidelectrolytetocomeintocontactwitheyes.Ifthisshouldhappen,ushwithcopiousamountsofwaterand
contact a doctor without delay.
•Theuidelectrolytecanalsoberemovedfromclothingandotherobjectsbyrinsingwithcopiousamountsofwater.
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Charging the flight battery
Connect the battery
charger to the mains
PSU, and plug the PSU
into a mains socket.
The red monitor LED on
the charger lights up,
and the charger emits a brief "beep". Connect the battery to the
charger. The charger emits a brief "beep"; during the charge pro-
cess the green monitor LED on the charger flashes.
When the charge process is complete, you will hear a further brief
"beep", and the green monitor LED on the charger glows constantly.
Disconnect the battery from the charger, then disconnect the mains
PSU from the wall socket.
Safety Notes
The battery must not be left unsupervised during the char-
ge process or be placed on an inflammable surface. Protect
from damp. Do not subject it to direct sunshine, and do not
cover the charger.
Do not charge batteries that are hot to the touch. Allow batte-
ries to cool down to ambient temperature. Charge the battery
only using the charger included in the set; do not use any
other charger. The charger should only be used to charge
the battery included in the set. Not suitable for charging the
transmitter battery!
Model description:
1. Triple-axis gyro system, ensuring stable, accurate flight.
2. The high-performance brushless motor provides ample power
for advanced 3D flying.
3. FUTABA S-FHSS receiving system for binding to all current
FUTABA S-FHSS transmitters.
4. This helicopter is capable of indoor flight times of around 6 to
7 minutes with a fully charged battery.
5. The ideal model for pilots who have experience flying collec-
tive-pitch helicopters.
Please note the following points in order to avoid confusion
in the model description:
The model's nose faces away from the pilot; the tail boom points
towards the pilot. The pilot's left-hand side is the left-hand side of
the model, and the pilot's right-hand side is the right-hand side of
the model. The rotor head faces up, and the landing skids face
down (see illustration).
right
left
top
bottom
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Collective pitch and throttle settings
(Recommended transmitter programming)
Normal flight
3D flying
Throttle
Collective pitch
Stick position, low:
Throttle 0%,
collective pitch -3°
Stick position, middle:
Throttle 70-75%,
collective pitch +3°
Stick position, high:
Throttle 100%, collec-
tive pitch +10°
Stick position, high:
throttle 100%,
collective pitch +13°
Stick position, middle:
Throttle 100%,
collective pitch 0°
Stick position, low:
Throttle 100%,
collective pitch -13°
Overview of rotor control system
Overview of receiver channel assignment
Pitch-axis
servo
Roll servo
Collective
pitch servo
Roll servo
Pitch-axis servo
Speed controller
Main motor
Speed controller
Tail rotor motor
Main motor
LiPo battery
Tail rotor motor
Throttle Collective pitch
Throttle
curve
(Normal)
Collective
pitch curve
(Normal)
Throttle (3D)
Collective
pitch (3D)
front
Collective
pitch servo
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Preparing the transmitter, using the Futaba T8J as an example:
- Set S-FHSS modulation
- The transmitter must be set to swashplate mode H-1 (see T8J instructions, 8.1 Parameter, page 38)
Please note:
1. The model must stand on a level surface during the initialisation process.
2. Always switch the transmitter on first, and only then the receiver.
Installing the flight battery
Move the collective pitch / throttle stick and trim to their lowest position. Switch the transmitter on.
Withdraw the front fuselage fairing, and insert the charged LiPo flight battery in the battery frame in the helicopter (see Figs. 1 and 2).
Support the model at the marked point (main rotor axis) and allow it to hang freely. Ideally it will now balance exactly level. If you need to
make corrections, do so only by moving the flight battery forward or aft in the frame (see Fig. 3).
Connect the LiPo flight battery.
Take care not to touch the throttle control. Do not move the model for a minimum of five seconds, otherwise the initialisation process will not
take place.
Fit the front fairing onto the fuselage again (see Fig. 4).
Repeat this procedure every time you wish to fly the model.
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Binding the transmitter to the model:
- Switch the transmitter on, then connect the flight battery.
- Locate the T-button (binding button) and hold it pressed in for about three seconds.
- If initialisation (binding) is successful, the receiver's status LED glows constantly.
- Binding is retained when the system is switched off. The procedure only needs to be repeated if you replace the
receiver or transmitter
Transmitter adjustment facilities:
Setting up a throttle curve: to program the throttle curves, please follow the description in the instructions supplied with your T8J radio
control system (8.2 Programming the throttle curve (THR CURVE), page 40).
Setting up a collective pitch curve: to program the collective pitch curves please follow the description in the instructions supplied with
your T8J radio control systems (8.9 Setting collective pitch travel (COLL TRAVEL), page 47)
Setting tail rotor gyro gain: to adjust the gain of the tail rotor gyro please follow the description in the instructions supplied with your T8J
radio control system (8.5 Gyro (gyro gain), page 44)
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Roll:
If you move the roll
stick to left or right,
the helicopter flies
in the corresponding
direction.
Climb / descent:
When you move the
throttle stick up or
down, the helicopter
climbs or descends.
Yaw:
If you move the tail
rotor stick to left or
right, the helicopter
rotates in the corre-
sponding direction.
Pitch-axis:
If you move the
pitch-axis stick up or
down, the helicopter
will fly forward or
back.
Controlling the model
These points must be checked before flying:
- Before flying the model check that the receiver battery is
fully charged, and that the transmitter batteries still have
adequate capacity.
- Ensure that the throttle stick is at the lowest position (fully
back) before switching the model on, and that all other
sticks and switches are in the normal position.
- Check that all servos are working perfectly.
- Check that each component has been installed correctly.
- Check that the whole model is in perfect technical condi-
tion.
- When it is time to switch the receiver and transmitter on
or off, please observe the following procedure:
- Always switch the transmitter on first, and only then
the receiver.
- After the flight always switch the receiver off first,
and only then the transmitter. If you fail to keep to this
sequence, the model could fly off out of control.
- Check that all linkages are correctly fitted and devoid of
lost motion; replace them if necessary. Sloppy linkages
may cause instability in flight.
- Before flying the model, check that the connection bet-
ween flight battery and model is secure. Vibration during
a flight may cause the connectors to work loose; the mo-
del would then be out of control.
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Important Notes
Take-off: raise the rotor speed slowly and steadily until the mo-
del hovers at eye-level. At low height (approx. 10 - 15 cm above
the ground) the model cannot be trimmed accurately due to the
turbulence generated by the rotor.
Landing: slowly and steadily reduce the throttle setting until the
model descends and touches down. Never reduce the throttle
setting abruptly.
After the landing disconnect the flight battery from the receiver,
and only then switch the transmitter off.
Caution: stopping (obstructing) the rotor blades when they are
turning can cause serious damage to the mechanical system,
and may even result in a fire. Immediately move the throttle stick
to Idle if this should happen.
Note regarding the flight battery: as soon as you notice a red-
uction in motor power, land immediately and disconnect the bat-
tery. Never continue flying until the battery is flat, as this causes
a deep-discharge condition which results in permanent damage.
Allow the battery to cool down before recharging it.
Replacing the rotor blades: if a rotor blade is damaged, replace
it immediately. When fitting the new rotor blade, tighten the retai-
ning screw just to the point where the blade still swivels smoothly.
Ideally the first flight should take place in a large indoor space
devoid of obstructions. If you have to fly the model in the open air,
wait for a day with totally flat calm conditions. We recommend
that you ask an experienced helicopter pilot to help you during
the first few flights.
Once the model is properly trimmed, you can practise hovering,
and carry out manoeuvres such as circles, squares, rectangles
and figures-of-eight. Initially it is always best to stand about two
metres away from the model, behind or at right-angles to it; this
avoids giving incorrect control commands. You can fly a square
pattern by alternating the direction of flight: away from the pilot, to
the pilot's right, and then towards the pilot again.
Important: Check the state of charge of the transmitter batte-
ries before each flight, and recharge them when necessary.
It is essential to charge the flight battery before every flight.
Tip: when the helicopter is flying with the nose pointing to-
wards you, the controls are reversed (apart from the throttle
control).
Pilot Pilot Pilot
The first few flights
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NE252401 NE252407
NE252414
NE252421
NE252402
NE252408 NE252415
NE251563
NE252403
NE252409 NE252416
NE252417 NE252423
NE252404
NE252411
NE252418
NE252424
NE252405
NE252419
NE252425
NE252406
NE252413
NE251220
NE252426 NE252427 NE480064 NE200113 NE200120

Replacement Parts list - SOLO PRO 229 EC145 Police FTR RTB
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When replacing components it is very important to use
the correct tool and to tighten the screws with great care.
Do not use thread-lock fluid!
Order No. Description
NE252401 Front cabin section
NE252402 Rear cabin section
NE252403 Fuselage tail boom
NE252404 Vertical stabiliser
NE252405 Main rotor blades
NE252406 Tail boom unit
NE252407 Tail rotor blade
NE252408 Servo mount set
NE252409 Main rotor blade holder
NE252411 Swashplate
NE252413 Lower pushrod set
NE252414 Main frame
NE252415 Main gearwheel
NE252416 Landing gear mount
NE252417 Landing gear
NE252418 Rotor head, metal
NE252419 Blade feathering spindles
NE252420 Main rotor shaft
NE252421 Screw set
NE251563 BL main motor
NE252423 BL tail rotor motor
NE252424 LiPo battery, 11.1 V / 800 mAh
NE252425 Receiver
NE252426 BL speed controller, main motor, 20 A
NE252427 BL speed controller, tail rotor motor, 5 A
NE480064 NES 8 g digital servo
NE200113 Battery charger
NE200120 Mains PSU
Replacement Parts list - SOLO PRO 229 EC145 Black FTR RTB
Order No. Description
NE352501 Front cabin section, black (not shown)
NE352502 Rear cabin section, black (not shown)
NE352503 Fuselage tail boom, black (not shown)
NE352504 Vertical stabiliser, black (not shown)
NE352505 Tail boom unit, black (not shown)
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