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Battery Charging

It is important that you only charge the included 3S 11 .1V 800mAh LiPo Battery Pack (EFLB0996) with the 
included 3S 11.1V LiPo Balancing Charger (EFLC3105). Your battery pack is equipped with special Charge 
Protection Circuitry and a Balance Charge Lead with Connector that is only compatible with this charger . 
Attempting to charge the pack using another LiPo charger or non-LiPo compatible charger could result in serious 
damage . Please familiarize yourself thoroughly with the Battery Warnings and Guidelines section before continuing .

The included 3S 11 .1V LiPo Balancing Charger will charge a near fully discharged (not over-discharged) 3S 11 .1V 
800mAh LiPo Battery Pack in approximately 1.2–1.5 hours. In some cases the charge time may be shorter 
depending on the actual amount of capacity left in the pack after a flight . NEVER charge the battery unattended .

Note:

 

The LiPo battery pack included with your Blade CP Pro 2 will arrive partially charged . For this reason the 

initial charge may only take approximately 30–50 minutes.

The charger requires up to 1.5 amps of 11.5–15 volts of DC input power that can be supplied by the optional AC 
to 12V DC, 1 .5-amp Power Supply (EFLC4000) for convenient charging anywhere an AC outlet is available . NEVER 
attempt to power the charger from an AC outlet without the use of a proper AC to DC adapter/power supply .

Note:

 

When using the AC to DC adapter/power supply, the charger is protected to prevent damage if the alligator 

clips touch . However, please take care to ensure that the alligator clips do not cause shorting of the battery, 
adapter/power supply, etc . by keeping them clear .

Input power for the charger can also be supplied from a small 12V gel cell or car battery . 

The charger is equipped with two LED indicators marked RED and GREEN on the label . These LEDs indicate the 
following (also found on the label of the charger):
• Red Flashing LED Only: Input power with no battery connected
• Red and Green Solid LED: Battery connected and charging
• Red Solid LED Only: Charge complete

• Red and Green Flashing LED: Charge error

Once you have connected the charger to a power source (use care to ensure proper polarity when connecting 
the charger to the power source), its red LED will flash to indicate the charger has power and is ready to begin 
charging . Connect the LiPo battery pack to the charger using the specially marked Balance Charge Lead exiting 
the battery pack and the connector labeled with 11 .1V on the charger . The connector is keyed to prevent reverse 
polarity connection .

When the battery is properly connected and charging normally, the red and green LED indicators will glow solid . 
Once the battery has been fully charged, the green LED will go out, leaving just the red LED glowing solid . The 
battery can now be removed from the charger and installed into the Blade CP Pro 2 for flight .

Summary of Contents for Blade CP Pro 2

Page 1: ...s installed Servos DS75 Digital Sub Micro 3 installed Gyro G110 Micro Heading Lock installed 13351 2008 Horizon Hobby Inc 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign Illinois 61822 877 504 0233 Horizon Hobby UK Units 1 4 Ployters Rd Staple Tye Harlow Essex CM18 7NS United Kingdom Horizon Hobby Deutschland GmbH Otto Hahn Str 9a 25337 Elmshorn Germany The Spektrum trademark is used with permission of Bachmann In...

Page 2: ...ructions when disposing of Lithium Polymer batteries Using the Manual This manual is divided into sections to help make final assembly and preparing for flight easier to understand and to provide breaks between each major section Remember to take your time and follow all directions Instructions for Disposal of WEEE by Users in the European Union This product must not be disposed of with other wast...

Page 3: ...on Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s 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 2 400 GHz to 2 4835 GHz frequency range The associated regulatory ag...

Page 4: ...iCd or NiMH charger If at any time during the charge or discharge process the battery begins to balloon or swell discontinue charging or discharging immediately Quickly and safely disconnect the battery then place it in a safe open area away from flammable materials to observe it for at least 15 minutes Continuing to charge or discharge a battery that has begun to balloon or swell can result in a ...

Page 5: ...e use of a proper AC to DC adapter power supply Note When using the AC to DC adapter power supply the charger is protected to prevent damage if the alligator clips touch However please take care to ensure that the alligator clips do not cause shorting of the battery adapter power supply etc by keeping them clear Input power for the charger can also be supplied from a small 12V gel cell or car batt...

Page 6: ...r discharge of the LiPo battery pack see the Battery Warnings and Guidelines section or that a single cell or even all cells in the battery pack may be damaged If after several charging attempts you continue to see this charge error indication you should remove the battery pack from service and replace it with a new one If you have any further questions or concerns regarding charge error indicatio...

Page 7: ...itching between different sizes and types of battery packs Support by Flybar Level or Slightly Downward Angle Transmitter Control Identification Note Each time before you fly you should ALWAYS turn the transmitter on before connecting the flight battery to the 5 in 1 unit After each flight be sure that you always disconnect the flight battery from the 5 in 1 unit before powering the transmitter of...

Page 8: ...t flown at the factory it is a good idea to test the controls prior to the first flight to ensure none of the servos linkages or parts were damaged during shipping and handling Before proceeding unplug both the main and tail motors from the 2 in 1 control unit It is not safe to perform the control test with the main or tail motor plugs connected to the 2 in 1 control unit after power up Mode 2 Mod...

Page 9: ...f the main blades Mode 2 Mode 1 Position the helicopter to view it from the left or right side Move the throttle collective stick up and down to check the collective pitch control When the stick is pushed up the swashplate should lower increasing the pitch of the main blades Mode 2 Mode 1 ...

Page 10: ... right side move the elevator stick forward and aft to check elevator pitch control When the stick is pushed forward the swashplate should also tilt forward With the stick pulled back the swashplate will tilt toward the rear Mode 2 Mode 1 Mode 2 Mode 1 ...

Page 11: ... boom toward you move the right hand stick left and right to check aileron roll control When the stick is pushed to the left the swashplate should also tilt left Mode 2 Mode 1 Mode 2 Mode 1 With the stick pushed right the swashplate will tilt to the right ...

Page 12: ...tch 4 Up Channel 4 Rudder channel reversed Down Channel 4 Rudder channel normal Dip Switch 5 Up Channel 5 Gear channel reversed Down Channel 5 Gear channel normal Dip Switch 6 Up Channel 6 Pitch channel reversed Down Channel 6 Pitch channel normal Dip Switch 7 Up Helicopter Mode Channel 6 becomes pitch channel Down Airplane Mode Channel 6 becomes an extra aileron channel Dip Switch 8 Up 120 degree...

Page 13: ... well as proper motor response q Each time before you fly you must ALWAYS turn the transmitter on before connecting the flight battery to the 2 in 1 unit Never connect the flight battery to the 2 in 1 unit before powering the transmitter on first After each flight be sure that you always disconnect the flight battery from the 2 in 1 unit before powering the transmitter off q Both the throttle stic...

Page 14: ...check that the tail rotor is responding properly to transmitter inputs When inputting a slight amount of right rudder the tail rotor rpms should increase pushing the nose of the helicopter to the right If you are on carpet grass or an otherwise uneven surface be very careful not to allow the helicopter to catch the vertical fin when testing the tail rotor control on the ground or during liftoff wh...

Page 15: ...Typically only a small amount of adjustment may be necessary Note It is always best to avoid sudden temperature and environmental condition changes when using a gyro For example it is best to not fly a model on a very hot or cold day immediately after removing it from an air conditioned or heated vehicle It is also best to keep the gyro out of direct sunlight and away from any heat generating sour...

Page 16: ... pass through the front holes of the forward attachments and the back holes of the rear attachments You may find it necessary apply some light pressure to the rods base and landing skids when installing all four rods in the base this is typical Take care to not pull the landing struts out of their mounts in the frame or damage any of the parts Once all four rods are installed note that the landing...

Page 17: ...he transmitter in the event of a crash or rotor blade strike by toggling the TH HOLD switch toward the front of the transmitter Moving the left hand stick to the left will turn yaw the nose of the helicopter to the left about the axis of the main shaft This is accomplished by decreasing the speed of the tail rotor blade Understanding the Primary Flight Controls If you are not familiar with the con...

Page 18: ...is accomplished by increasing the speed of the tail rotor blade The rudder trim can be used to help keep the nose of the helicopter from rotating to the left or right when in hover with no rudder stick input For example if the nose of the helicopter drifts to the right when in hover add left rudder trim until the nose stays as close to straight as possible Also note that further adjustments to the...

Page 19: ...fly Dual Rates The HP6DSM transmitter included with your Blade CP Pro 2 features a Dual Rate D RATE switch This switch allows the pilot the toggle between the high HI and low LO control rates available for the aileron elevator and rudder channels When the switch is toggled toward the back of the transmitter position HI the control rates will be allowed to achieve their highest maximum values This ...

Page 20: ...opter model we strongly recommend that you make your first flights with the Dual Rates set to low Note In order to improve the overall control experience a small amount of exponential to reduce the amount of control authority sensitivity around neutral stick has been programmed into the transmitter for both the high and low rates Normal and Stunt Flight Modes The HP6DSM transmitter also features a...

Page 21: ...You must use the normal Flight Mode to safely turn off the motors For safety the 2 in 1 unit will not arm if the flight battery is plugged in and the Flight Mode switch is in the stunt position PITCH STICK POSITION P I T C H R A N G E LOW 2 0 12 12 HALF HIGH THROTTLE STICK POSITION P O W E R O U T P U T LOW 45 50 65 75 100 0 HALF HIGH Also when switching between the normal and Stunt Flight Modes i...

Page 22: ...ly 75 THROTTLE STICK POSITION Low Half High 100 50 0 1 0 8 3 0 6 5 1 6 5 PITCH STICK POSITION Low Half High 12 0 12 1 5 3 When the knob is in the highest most clockwise position the midpoint of the throttle curve in the Stunt Flight Mode will be approximately 100 THROTTLE STICK POSITION Low Half High 100 50 0 1 0 8 3 0 6 5 1 6 5 PITCH STICK POSITION Low Half High 12 0 12 1 5 3 ...

Page 23: ...pilots interested most in aggressive aerobatics fly with the SM TCM ADJ knob set to provide full power at mid stick This further enhances the aerobatic capabilities of the Blade CP Pro 2 and allows you to perform stationary flips rolls and tic tocs that are not generally possible with the midpoint set to a lower level of power It also improves handling and tail holding power throughout all other a...

Page 24: ...hat all electronic equipment and wire leads are secure and will not come into contact with any moving parts q If this is the first test flight or a test flight following repairs you will also want to center the rudder aileron and elevator trims Your Blade CP Pro 2 is now ready for flight Choosing a Flying Area When you are ready for your first flight you will want to select a large open area that ...

Page 25: ... At these higher altitudes you will be able to get a feel for the flight characteristics of the helicopter when it is flying out of ground effect Don t be afraid to set the helicopter down on the ground quickly by lowering the throttle when approaching obstacles to help prevent main rotor blade strikes Also the optional training gear set will help to further prevent damage to the helicopter in the...

Page 26: ...al element to the flight performance of just about any helicopter including the Blade CP Pro 2 Main rotor blades that are out of track may cause vibration instability and loss of power Although each Blade CP Pro 2 model is test flown and the blades are tracked at the factory minor adjustments to blade tracking may be required after blade changes repairs or pitch control link adjustments To check m...

Page 27: ... an equal amount of positive and negative pitch travel when in the Idle Up Stunt Flight Mode and that your curves more closely match those shown in the Normal and Stunt Flight Modes section of this manual Typically not much adjustment should be necessary to properly track the main rotor blades If significant adjustments are required be sure to double check the length of both pitch control links th...

Page 28: ...e positioned parallel to one another and the paddle control frame Once you have properly positioned and aligned the flybar paddles following these tips be certain they are firmly secured using the screws washers and hex nuts Flybar Weights Head Dampening Shims and Fine Tuning Cyclic Response Your Blade CP Pro 2 is equipped with flybar weights that are secured in their outermost position against th...

Page 29: ...ponse and stability most Note You must always install an equal number of shims on each side of the center hub Note If you install too many shims and the dampening becomes too stiff the helicopter can wobble and shake in flight Take care when making test flights after adding shims to prevent crashing the model as a result of a wobble or shake Typically we find that using 2 3 shims per side with the...

Page 30: ...he 2 in 1 control unit before proceeding Once the binding process is complete and the flight battery is unplugged from the 2 in 1 unit reconnect the main and tail motor to 2 in 1 unit In order to bind the Spektrum AR6100 receiver to the transmitter you must first connect the included bind plug to the battery BATT channel pins on the receiver Then you will need to power on the 2 in 1 unit and recei...

Page 31: ... tested a wide variety of motor types in a wide range of Kv rpm v values and gear ratio combinations in the Blade CP Pro While many combinations offered a noticeable improvement in power or duration when compared to the stock brushed motor we found the following recommended power system combination and required supporting accessories to provide the best balance of power and good flight duration wh...

Page 32: ...re installation Take your time to set the gear mesh between the pinion and main gear properly Then tighten the mounting screws securely Note It is very important to set the gear mesh so it is smooth with no binding Be certain to check the mesh at multiple points on the main gear in order to find the position in which to secure the motor for the best gear mesh overall Remember if the gear mesh is s...

Page 33: ...roximately 1 5 2 0 of wire and the connectors included with the ESC to connect the motor to the ESC After securing the ESC in its mounting position connect the motor wire leads to the connectors on the ESC The order of the wire leads in the connectors is not too important at this time as the position of any two of them can be reversed if the motor does not spin in the proper direction after testin...

Page 34: ...mming to Auto NiCd NiMH ON In this mode soft cutoff of motor power will not occur until approximately 5 0V under load even when using a 3S LiPo battery pack for power However this means you must exercise extreme care to prevent over discharging the LiPo battery pack during flight Brake OFF Note It is extremely important that the motor brake of the ESC is disabled in order to prevent damage to the ...

Page 35: ...nd the line is prohibited 5 I will operate my model aircraft using only radio control frequencies currently allowed by the Federal Communications Commission FCC Only individuals properly licensed by the FCC are authorized to operate equipment on Amateur Band frequencies 6 I will not knowingly operate my model aircraft within three 3 miles of any preexisting flying site without a frequency manageme...

Page 36: ...e Prop Adapter BCPP2 EFLH1324 Direct Drive Tail Rotor Blade Prop BCPP2 EFLH1325 Horizontal Stabilizer Fin Mount BCPP2 EFLH1326W Stabilizer Fin Set White BCPP2 EFLRDS75H 7 5 Gram DS75 Digital Sub Micro Helicopter Servo EFLRDS751 Gear Set DS75 DS75H EFLRG110HL 11 0 Gram G110 Micro Heading Lock Gyro SPM6100 AR6100 DSM2 Microlite 6 Channel Receiver Air Replacement Parts List Optional Parts List EFLA22...

Page 37: ...r Battery Support Rod Joiner 1 EFLH1154 039 Strut Rod 4 EFLH1156 Please see your favorite retailer or visit our web site www E fliteRC com to find the latest in new replacement and option parts releases for your Blade CP Pro 2 Exploded View Parts Listing 040 Skid 2 EFLH1156 041 Rubberband 2 EFLH1129 042 Front Battery Support Rod Joiner 1 EFLH1154 043 Battery Support 1 EFLH1154 044 Front Battery Su...

Page 38: ...ee from defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase by the Purchaser Limited Warranty a This warranty is limited to the original Purchaser Purchaser and is not transferable REPAIR ORREPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE PURCHASER This warranty covers only those Products purchased from an authorized Horizon dealer Third party transactions are no...

Page 39: ...g this product or warranty United Kingdom Electronics and engines requiring inspection or repair should be shipped to the following address Horizon Hobby UK Units 1 4 Ployters Rd Staple Tye Harlow Essex CM18 7NS United Kingdom Please call 44 1279 641 097 or e mail us at sales horizonhobby co uk with any questions or concerns regarding this product or warranty Germany Electronics and engines requir...

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