ROBBE Nine Eagles NE-480133 User manual

NE480133
GENERAL
LINK-Module
2.4GHz
Operating
Instructions

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Operating instructions General Link-Module No. NE480133
Important information
Observe the instructions provided by the battery manufacturer.
Overcharged or incorrectly charged batteries may explode. Take care to maintain correct
polarity.
Protect the equipment from dust, dirt and moisture. 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 replace 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! Either send the equipment to the robbe Service Depart-
ment for checking, or replace the parts in question.
Crash or water damage can result in concealed defects which may lead to failure in subse-
quent use.
Use only those components and accessories which we specifically recommend.
Do not carry out modifications to the radio control system components apart from those
described in the instructions.
Liability Exclusion
robbe Modellsport is unable to ensure that you observe the assembly 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 products, 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 occur-
red, 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.
Contents Page
Contents 2
Important information 2
Safety Notes regarding LiPo batteries 3
Set contents / Specification 4
1.0.Module functions and
controls 5
2.0 Initial Setup 6, 7, 8
The GENERAL LINK SYSTEM
GENERAL LINK is a Plug-and-Play module
that may be used with your FUTABA radio con-
trol system to control models from the Nine Ea-
gles range. It is available as an individual set
or with selected models from the Nine Eagles
intermediate and expert ranges of models.
This module is also compatible with transmit-
ters made by Spektrum®, Hitec®, Walkera®
and JR®.
The GENERAL LINK module can also be
used in conjunction with older 35 or 40 MHz
transmitters to create a 2.4 GHz system.
The module can be used for all Nine Ea-
gles models which are equipped with a
J4 (not FTR version), J5 or J6 type radio
control system.

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Operating instructions General Link-Module No. NE480133
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:
• Only use the supplied charger in the set to charge the Lipo battery!
• 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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Operating instructions General Link-Module No. NE480133
Set contents:
•GENERAL LINK module
•Three cable sets for connecting the mo-
dule to various makes of radio control
system
•3.7 V LiPo battery for powering the mo-
dule
•USB charger for 3.7 V LiPo battery
Caution:
•If the GENERAL LINK module is an inte-
gral part of a model set which includes a
3.7 V LiPo battery charger, then no se-
parate USB charger is supplied.
Summary lists with parameter settings for
FUTABA and other radio control systems
can be found on our website using the link
http://www.robbe.de/general-link-modul-
2-4-ghz.html
Module specification
Operating frequency: 2400-2483 MHz
Spread-Spectrum Mode: DSSS
FM rate: 250 Kilobits per second
Number of channels: 6
Operating voltage: 3.3 to 4.2 V
Current drain: less than 150 mA
Radiated transmitter power: 0.01W
Operating duration: approximately 2 hours
Audible warning after five minutes without operating
the transmitter.
(visual warning: all mode LEDs ash simultaneously!)
Important Notes
The GENERAL LINK module's power supply includes an automatic power-on and
power-off function: if the transmitter is switched on, the module's power supply is
automatically switched on when it is plugged into the transmitter. The module is also
automatically switched off when the transmitter is turned off. (This only applies to
cable C! If you are using cables A + B and the transmitters connected to them, plug-
ging the cable into the transmitter automatically switches the transmitter on, which
then operates in PPM mode. The transmitter and the GENERAL LINK module switch
themselves off when the cable is disconnected.) If you wish to carry out protracted
software adjustments on the transmitter, we recommend that you disconnect the
cable between the module and the transmitter, as this also switches the module off.
You will hear an audible warning if the module's operating voltage falls below 3.25
V. If this should happen, cease operations immediately and recharge / replace the
battery.

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Operating instructions General Link-Module No. NE480133
1.0. Module Functions and Controls
A = Transmitter carry handle mounting
B = Battery Box
C = Mode display
D = Mode switch button
E = Binding button
F = 2.4 GHz-Aerial
G = PPM Signal socket
A
W
E
F
G
C
D
1.0 Fixing
The module can either be fixed to the transmitter carry handle or to
the rear of the case using hook and loop tape. See the illustration
opposite.

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Important note:
Make all the following work for the initial setting up of the modu-
le with the model switched off and with the flight battery discon-
nected!
Operating instructions General Link-Module No. NE480133
2.0 Initial Setup
2.1 Connecting and charging the battery
Option 1
The LiPo battery is charged using the supplied USB charge adap-
ter. Plug the LiPo battery into the USB charge adapter.
"+" and "-" are marked on the USB charge adapter and on the LiPo
battery. Now connect the USB charge adapter to any vacant USB
socket on your PC. During the charge process the red monitor LED
glows constantly. The charge process is complete when the red
monitor LED goes out. If it flashes red once when connecting,
then the battery is full!
Option 2
When the GENERAL LINK module is delivered with a model with
1S flight battery, the supplied charger is used.
Connect the charger to the mains supply. Connect the GENERAL
LINK battery to the Molex socket. The charger beeps 2 x. Using
+/- buttons, adjust the charger to 0.4 A charge current and press
START. The LED flashes when charging using the set charge cur-
rent. When the charge process is finished, all five LEDs on the
charger flash, and you will hear an audible beep.
Open the battery compartment of the GENERAL LINK module.
Plug the battery into the battery retainer and ensure correct pola-
rity is maintained.
2.2 Connect the leads from module to transmitter
The GENERAL LINK module functions with many transmitters from
different manufacturers. Depending on the manufacturer, there is
a choice of three supplied adapter leads to connect the module to
the trainer socket of the transmitter.
Lead Transmitter
A (Auto-on) JR ZG8, SPEKTRUM DX8 (from DX7)
B (Auto-on) FUTABA (all current transmitters with more than
6 channels)
C SPEKTRUM DX6, HITEC AURORA 9,
WALKERA DEVO 8S
You can find a list of all suitable FUTABA transmitters at http://
www.nine-eagles.de
After selecting the suitable lead, connect this between module and
radio transmitter according to the following illustration.
A W C

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2.2.1 Preparing a Futaba transmitter (programming)
Ensure that your transmitter is generating a PPM signal. Many
transmitters require the Trainer socket to be activated in the soft-
ware.
1. Select a new model memory or delete an existing one.
2. As model type select Heli without swashplate mixer (H-1).
3. Trainer menu: Select Pupil mode "ON", "8 CHANNEL PPM“.
Important: please read and observe the information
in the operating instructions supplied with your radio
control system regarding use of the transmitter as Pupil
transmitter in Trainer mode.
2.3 Selecting operating mode
Switch the transmitter on: the GENERAL LINK module switches to
operating mode.
Press the mode change button once using a pointed tool (e.g. ball-
point pen): you will hear a warning beep and the model display
flashes. You can page between the various operating modes by
pressing the mode change button again.
Select the appropriate operating mode for your make of transmitter.
F - FUTABA transmitter H - HITEC transmitter
J - JR transmitter W - WALKERA transmitter
S - SPEKTRUM transmitter P - Other transmitter types
You can check that the correct mode is selected by disconnecting
the lead from the module and plugging it in again: the selected
operating mode should now be displayed. If this is not the case,
repeat the procedure described above.
2.3.1 Transmitter-specific operating mode "P“
• Switch the transmitter on: the GENERAL LINK module is ready
for use.
• Disconnect the motor from the speed controller
• Press the mode change button until the LED adjacent to P
flashes.
• Set the transmitter sticks and trims to centre.
• Press the Bind button: the GENERAL LINK module switches to
"calibrate mode"
• The LED flashes at a lower rate after the Bind button is pressed
• Move the transmitter roll stick fully right and then fully left
• Move the transmitter elevator stick fully forward and then fully
back
• Move the transmitter throttle stick fully forward and then fully
back
• Move the transmitter tail rotor stick fully right and then fully left
• Set the transmitter sticks and trims to centre.
• Release the Bind button: the GENERAL LINK module quits "ca-
librate mode"
• The LED flashes at a high rate again after the Bind button is
pressed
• Switch the transmitter off and then on again: the GENERAL
LINK module is now ready for use.
The GENERAL LINK module settings are stored when power is
switched off; they do not need to be entered again.

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Operating instructions General Link-Module No. NE480133
2.4 Binding the module to the model
• Disconnect the motors from the speed controller. If this is not possible,
remove the main and tail rotor blades.
• Insert the battery in the GENERAL LINK module and connect the signal
lead to the transmitter ONLY.
• Switch the transmitter on, and move the THROTTLE to the minimum
position.
• Locate the Bind button on the module, and hold it pressed in.
• Connect the signal lead to the module: the module now switches itself
on. Release the Bind button.
• Bind mode is now active: all LEDs ash in sequence to indicate this.
• Switch on the receiver in the model.
• In some models (SP 287, SP 290), it is necessary on the receiver by
pressing the bind button and then switched on, to enable the bind mode.
• The Bind process is complete when the operating light on the GENERAL
LINK module goes out and the LED adjacent to the previously set letter
glows constantly.
• Check all the model‘s functions, and adjust channel assignment, servo
directions and travel where necessary.
• Connect the motors / re-install the main and tail rotor blades, and check
that they work correctly - Caution: injury hazard!
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sulating tape in order to avoid short-circuits.
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