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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Voyager E Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Additional Items Required to Complete the Voyager E . . . 4–5

Hardware Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Anatomy of the Voyager E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

1-1

Preassembled Main Frame Components . . . . . . . . 8

1-2

Body Mount Attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

1-A

Mini Servo Mounting Plate Installation . . . . . . . . . 9

1-3

Landing Gear Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

1-4

Landing Gear Attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

2-1

Main Drive Gear Assembly Installation . . . . . . . 11

2-2

Swashplate and Washout Assembly Installation . . . 11

2-3

Rotor Head Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

2-4

Flybar Paddle Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

2-5

Flybar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

2-6

Control Rod Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

2-7

Motor Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

3-1

Tail Gear Case Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

3-2

Tail Output Shaft/Pitch Slider Installation . . . . . . 15

3-3

Tail Rotor Assembly Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

3-4

Tail Pitch Control Lever Installation . . . . . . . . . . 16

3-5

Tail Boom Assembly Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

3-6

Tail Rotor Blade Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

3-7

Vertical/Horizontal Fin Installation . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Servo Installation and Linkage Suggestions . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

4-1

Aileron/Elevator Servo Installation (Standard Servo) . . 19

4-2

Pitch/Rudder Servo Installation (Standard Servo) . . . 19

4-A

Aileron/Elevator Servo Installation (Mini Servo) . 20

4-B

Pitch/Rudder Servo Installation (Mini Servo) . . . . 20

4-3

Tail Pitch Control Rod Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

4-4

Tail Control Rod Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

4-5

Receiver/Gyro/Speed Controller Installationn . . . 22

Understanding Swashplate Control Systems . . . . . . . . . . . 23

How JR 120 CCPM Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

CCPM Software Activation and Initial Adjustment . . . . . 25–30

Important CCPM Programming Dos and Don'ts . . . . . . 31–32

Speed Controller Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

5-1

Servo Arm Preparation and Installation . . . . . . . . 34

5-2

CCPM Servo Centering with the Sub-Trim Function . . 35

5-3

CCPM Linkage Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

5-4

Checking the Swashplate for Level . . . . . . . . . . . 37

5-5

Pitch-to-Aileron Mixing Adjustment with Travel Adjust . . 38

5-6

Pitch-to-Elevator Mixing Adjustment with Travel Adjust . 39

5-7

Tail Rotor Linkage Connection/Adjustment . . . . . 40

6-1

Trimming the Body/Canopy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

6-2

Canopy Attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

6-3

Body Mounting/Decel attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

6-4

Body Attachment/Final Trimming . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Decal Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

6-5

Main Rotor Blade Balancing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

6-6

Main Rotor Blade Attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Motor Connection/Battery Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Final Servo Adjustment and Radio Setup . . . . . . . . . . . 46–48

Radio System Operation/Helicopter Control Movements . . 49–50

Final Preflight Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

General Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Preassembled Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53–54

XP652 Heli Data Sheet Voyager E CCPM Initial Setup . . . . .55

XP8103 Heli Data Sheet Voyager E CCPM Initial Setup . . . . 56

10X Heli Data Sheet Voyager E CCPM Initial Setup . . . . 57–58

Body Set/Landing Gear/Servo Plate Assembly Parts . . . . . . 59

Main Rotor Head/Swashplate/Washout Unit/Main Gear

Assembly Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Tail Rotor Assembly Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Main Frame/Motor/Intermediate Gear Assembly Parts . . . . 62

Motor/Miscellaneous Assembly Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Voyager Parts Listing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64–70

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Page 1: ...d not Included Weight 51 0 oz 54 7 oz weight will vary based on the servos used The JR Voyager E is the first electric helicopter to utilize the JR 120 CCPM swashplate control system This new system f...

Page 2: ...Swashplate Control Systems 23 How JR 120 CCPM Works 24 CCPM Software Activation and Initial Adjustment 25 30 Important CCPM Programming Dos and Don ts 31 32 Speed Controller Setup 33 5 1 Servo Arm Pre...

Page 3: ...ase seek help from an experienced RC heli pilot for guidance With a little time and patience you will be able to achieve the full satisfaction of RC helicopter flying USE SAFETY AND CAUTION WHEN OPERA...

Page 4: ...icient current flow Durable Polyethylene Canopy w Decals Reduces assembly time and eliminates the need for paintings CCPM Ready JR Radio Systems Most current JR heli radio systems XP652 XP8103 w digit...

Page 5: ...he assembly of the JR Voyager Needle Nose Pliers Drill and Drill Bits Ball Link Pliers JRP960242 Ball Link Sizing Tool JRP960218 Small Hammer X Acto Knife Metric Ruler Over 20 cm Scissors Phillips Scr...

Page 6: ...contained in the Voyager kit are described in the following A B C manner HARDWARE IDENTIFICATION Socket Head Bolt Tapping Screw Flat Washer 05mm Flat Head Screw Lock Nut C C C A B A A B B C 3 x 8 mm S...

Page 7: ...lade Tail Boom NEH 300H Speed Conroller NiCad Battery Pack Landing Strut Gyro Landing Skid Special RS540 Motor Intermediate Gear Body Set Main Rotor Blade Main Rotor Hub Main Blade Grip Flybar Flybar...

Page 8: ...25 5 mm x4 The 2 6 x 15 mm set screw should protrude past the main frame side by 4 mm 2 6 x 15 mm Set Screw 4 pcs Attach the body mounts to the frame as shown 8 Preassembled Main Frame Components Body...

Page 9: ...y In this assembly use the parts including screws in the bag from Step 5 When using the mini servo mounts the Servo Mounting Plate B is not necessary in Step 4 A or 4 B Install the servo adapter so th...

Page 10: ...Plate Plastic Frame Standoff 4 pcs 2 6 x 15 mm Self Tapping Screw 2 pcs 2 6 x 8 mm Self Tapping Screw 10 Landing Gear Assembly Landing Gear Attachment Do not over tighten the four 3 x 4 mm set screws...

Page 11: ...nsert the main drive gear assembly loosen the 4 screws in the lower main shaft bearing block and push the block down slightly Retighten the screws when completed Lift the main shaft collar upwards and...

Page 12: ...the 3 x 4 mm set screws The flybar will be adjusted in Step 2 5 so that both sides of the flybar are of equal length Be sure that the antirotation pin located at the bottom of the main rotor head fits...

Page 13: ...ch other as shown Flybar paddles and flybar control arm should be parallel at this time Thread the universal links onto the threaded rods to the correct lengths as shown in diagrams B and C Please che...

Page 14: ...d screw Gear Backlash Adjustment For smooth operation and performance it is necessary to adjust the gear backlash properly Excess gear backlash can cause premature gear wear and damage Insufficient ge...

Page 15: ...stallation Use caution not to over tighten the screw when securing the tail gear case as it could cause damage to the case or distort the shape of the tail boom Be sure to note the correct orientation...

Page 16: ...l 2 pcs 2 x 6 mm Socket Head Bolt 1 pc Tail Case Spacer Tail Case Spacer 2 x 6 mm Socket Head Bolt 2 Tail Control Lever Tail Lever Spacer 2 x 8 mm Self Tapping Screw 2 x 7 mm Flat Head Screw Steel Joi...

Page 17: ...il Boom Assembly Installation Slide the tail boom through the tail boom carrier and engage the tail drive belt over the front pulley Next set the belt tension as shown below Twist the tail belt to the...

Page 18: ...lf Tapping Screw 2 2 6 mm Flat Washer 2 18 Tail Rotor Blade Installation Vertical Horizontal Fin Installation Be careful not to over tighten the 2 6 x 12 mm socket head bolts when attaching the tail r...

Page 19: ...slight amount of vibration absorption Note the correct direction of the servo output shaft as shown in the diagrams If the servos are installed in the incorrect direction the linkages will not connec...

Page 20: ...cs 2 6 x 10 mm Self Tapping Screw 8 pcs 2 6 mm Flat Washer 2 6 mm Flat Washer 8 F L 2 6 x 10 mm Self Tapping Screw 8 2 6 x 10 mm Self Tapping Screw 8 2 6 mm Flat Washer 8 R Rudder 20 Aileron Elevator...

Page 21: ...s 2 x 8 mm Self Tapping Screw 170 mm 170 mm 21 Tail Pitch Control Rod Assembly Tail Control Rod Installation Pass the tail control rod through the rod guide collars then attach the universal links to...

Page 22: ...ness so as not to come in contact with canopy when the body is installed Very Important In this step the battery is connected temporarily Do not connect motor or speed controller at this time as the m...

Page 23: ...hree servos work together to move the swashplate fore and aft For collective it s also the strength of three servos that will move the swashplate up and down the main rotor shaft With two or three ser...

Page 24: ...xample when an up elevator back cyclic command is given the two rear servos B and C will move downward while the front servo A moves upward so that the swashplate will tilt aft During this function th...

Page 25: ...the Ergo CCPM machines Radios you may be flying now like the X347 X388S XP783 and XP8103 have CCPM capability built in but require activation by the Horizon Service Center Please call 217 355 9511 for...

Page 26: ...aneously to exit the system mode C CCPM Activation With the power switch still on press the Mode and Channel keys simultaneously to enter the function mode Press the Mode key until mix CCP CCPM mixing...

Page 27: ...on mode Note The travel values shown for the rudder function are for use with Piezo gyros like the JR NEJ 400 or NEJ 450 type gyros If a conventional mechanical type gyro is used JR 120 130 etc then t...

Page 28: ...he Up or Down keys to move the cursor to the model select function Press the Up and Down keys simultaneously to enter the model select function Select the desired model number to be used then press th...

Page 29: ...t as indicated Please note that the required travel values will vary based on the type of servo selected Please also note that the throttle travel values may vary based on the type of engine used This...

Page 30: ...reversing function code 11 Next reverse channels 1 2 and 4 by pressing the desired channel number The screen should appear as shown Press Enter to exit the servo reversing function D Travel Adjust Acc...

Page 31: ...rtant that the servo reversing directions for the three CCPM servos aileron elevator Aux 1 be set as indicated in the previous radio programming steps If one or more servos is not set to the correct d...

Page 32: ...ervo We will refer to this servo as the Left servo The channel number for this servo when using a JR radio is CH2 Elevator Servo We will refer to this servo as the Front servo The channel number for t...

Page 33: ...een adjusted as shown below verify that the motor is completely stopped with the throttle stick in the low position Once this has been established disconnect the NiCad battery pack Do not reset the mo...

Page 34: ...a control ball position other than the specified 20 mm is used this will create an adverse affect as to the travel of the swashplate as well as unwanted control differential and interaction Note Prio...

Page 35: ...ce to access the right servo Aux 1 sub trim 4 Press the Up and Down keys simultaneously to exit the function mode Sub Trim THRO AILE 0 0 ELEV RUDD 0 0 Sub Trim GEAR PIT 0 0 AUX2 AUX3 0 0 Increase or d...

Page 36: ...to make sure that the JR Propo name faces outward as the links are attached to the control balls Please also note that when attaching control linkages B and C it will be necessary to rotate the link...

Page 37: ...of the model to determine which side is high or low Once this left to right adjustment is completed it will now be necessary to check the fore aft position of the swashplate to insure that it is also...

Page 38: ...is found it will now be necessary to repeat this procedure from the center col lective stick position to full low pitch If no rolling tendency is found proceed to step 5 6 In our example we have shown...

Page 39: ...m travel is less than that of the two rear servos left and right In this condition we suggest that the travel value for the front servo be increased slightly 5 10 Repeat the above pro cedure and incre...

Page 40: ...the joint balls so that they face inside the servo horns When installed with the miniservo be sure to attach the balls so that they faces outward Adjust the length the tail control rod by rotation the...

Page 41: ...e or rotary tool Trim away the shaded portion of the canopy area using scissors Lexan scissors preferred Canopy Attachment Test fit the canopy to the body before drilling the mounting holes by taping...

Page 42: ...clean oil from the body before decal attachment Drill the 4 mounting holes 6 mm in diameter in the body and insert the rubber grommet as shown Attach the canopy with self tapping screw 2 3 x 8 mm thro...

Page 43: ...43 DECAL PLACEMENT...

Page 44: ...p edge of a table as shown and adjust so each rotor blade teeters on the edge of the table If the blades are correctly balanced they should be at an equal distance to the edge of the table If they are...

Page 45: ...ion Connect the motor connectors at this time When connecting please make sure that you connect the red to red and black to black It is recommended that you look over each step again and make sure all...

Page 46: ...sary for this procedure Prior to setting the main rotor blade pitch it will be necessary to first set the required blade pitch at 1 2 center stick Turn the system on and set the collec tive pitch stic...

Page 47: ...is set the maximum negative pitch range can be reduced as needed through the pitch curve function Set the main rotor pitch gauge to the desired maximum pitch setting then increase or decrease the CCP...

Page 48: ...flight Generally the gyro gain for forward flight will be approximately 10 20 less than that of the established hover gain due to aerodynamic forces present in forward flight If you re using a dual ra...

Page 49: ...REMORE CONTROL MADE IN JAPAN MULTI DATA DISPLAY VOLTAGE INDICATOR MODE C H ON ENT CLR XP652 1 3 4 2 3 4 When the elevator stick is moved forward the helicopter will move and tilt forward When the elev...

Page 50: ...6 7 8 7 8 When the throttle stick is moved up the helicopter will increase power and rise When the throttle stick is moved down the helicopter will decrease power and desend PITCH THROTTLE Throttle Ru...

Page 51: ...cessary to restatic balance the main rotor blades Blade Labeling for Tracking Purpose BLADE TRACKING ADJUSTMENT Blade tracking is an adjustment to the main rotor blade pitch that must be accomplished...

Page 52: ...est flight for approximately the first 6 to 10 flights CHECK BALL LINK WEAR Check to insure that all universal links fit freely but securely to the control balls If there is excessive play noted repla...

Page 53: ...or disassembly or reassembly Intermediate Gear Intermediate Gear Bearing block Use Threadlock Front Tail Pulley Make sure that the screw engages the flat spot of the shaft Body Mount Frame Spacer 26 x...

Page 54: ...t Rotor Center Hub Seesawarm 2 6 x 12 mm Self Tapping Screw Use Threadlock 2 6 mm Flat Washer Seesawarm Bushing Steel Joint Ball 2 8 mm Flat Head Screw 2 6 mm Flat Washer Seesaw Shaft Bolt Seesaw Shaf...

Page 55: ...Pitch 12 Pitch 5 Pitch 6 Pitch 11 Pitch 5 Pitch 5 Pitch 15 Pitch DUAL RATE EXP D R SW Gear SW REVO MIX RV HOLD RUDD OFFSET OFFSET HLD UP U DOWN D THRO HOLD HLD ON OF PROG MIX A CHANNEL MASTER SLAVE MI...

Page 56: ...PROGRAM MIX THROTTLE CURVE PITCH CURVE THRO HOLD INH ACT CHANNEL SW EXP L 1 2 3 H MIX1 OFF ON MIX2 OFF ON POS POS OFFSET MIX3 REVERSE SW SUB TRIM TRAVEL ADJUST FAIL SAFE SPCM THRO AILE ELEV RUDD GEAR...

Page 57: ...LD 16 INH AUX 3 AUTO 0 1 2 NR S1 S2 S3 S4 HD 0 1 1 GYRO SENS 44 FUNCTION SELECT 17 CHANNEL TRIM SW OFFSET GAIN GAIN MASTER SLAVE INH OFF NR S1 S2 S3 S4 1 ACT ON HD AX2 GER INH OFF NR S1 S2 S3 S4 2 ACT...

Page 58: ...tle 4 1 MIX 41 R L MODE SELECTION NR S1 S2 S3 S4 AX2 Aileron Throttle 2 1 MIX 41 U D MODE SELECTION NR S1 S2 S3 S4 AX2 Elevator Throttle 3 1 MIX 41 EXP L 1 2 3 4 5 6 H OFF IN 0 100 N OUT 0 50 50 50 50...

Page 59: ...960036 960631 982151 980001 960632 960072 982150 982152 980025 960633 980147 59 BODY SET LANDING GEAR SERVO PLATE ASSEMBLY...

Page 60: ...80026 970248 960643 970273 960644 981040 980026 960645 980010 980129 980041 980041 970006 970006 980121 970098 970098 970004 970004 970004 960665 960666 980044 980043 970250 970251 970249 981019 98003...

Page 61: ...980131 970252 980001 960649 970253 970254 980073 981041 970255 960650 960652 960651 980026 960646 983059 960661 980129 983058 980035 980027 960654 970256 980144 960647 960653 980024 980024 970272 TAI...

Page 62: ...960667 960667 981042 960655 970258 960656 960657 981042 980145 980026 980148 980026 960658 980067 970261 960660 960626 960659 980036 970257 980013 MAIN FRAME MOTOR INTERMEDIATE GEAR ASSEMBLY 62...

Page 63: ...ontroller NEA 300H High Frequency included Motor NHM 540ST included Battery 8 4V 2000ma Nicad not Included Weight 51 oz 54 7 oz weight will vary based on the servos used The JR Voyager E is the first...

Page 64: ...5 JR Trainer Gear Set E With Nylon Strap JR Trainer Gear Set E 1 set 960626 Motor NHM 540ST Lead Wire Installed Motor NHM 540ST 1 pc 960631 Landing Strut Landing Strut 2 pc Set Screw 3 x 04 mm 4 pc Se...

Page 65: ...Main Drive Gear Assembly Oneway Bearing Included Main Drive Gear Assembly 1 pc Auto Rotation Collar 1 pcr Socket Head Bolt 2 6 x 15 mm 1 pc Nylon Nut 2 6 mm 1 pc 960646 Tail Rotor Blade Tail Rotor Bla...

Page 66: ...ront Pulley Front Pulley 1 pc Set screw 3 x 3 mm 1 pc 960658 Gyro Mount Gyro Mount 1 pc Self Tapping Screw 2 6 x 15mm 2 pc Self Tapping Screw 2 6 x 8 mm 2 pc 960660 Front Radio Bed Front Radio Bed 1 p...

Page 67: ...0 Washout Link Washout Link 2 pc Washout Link Pin 2 pc CA Stop Ring 2 mm 4 pc 970098 Universal Link S Universal Link S 5 pc 970104 Servo Mounting Plate B Servo Mounting Plate B 10 pc 970246 Arm collar...

Page 68: ...iginal Standard Type Pinion Gear T15 1 pc Set Screw 3 x 3 mm 1 pc 970262 Pinion Gear T16 Optional Performance Type Pinion Gear T16 1 pc Set Screw 3 x 3 mm 1 pc 970272 Joint Ball Set 2 x 7 mm Joint Bal...

Page 69: ...2 pc 980060 Socket Head Bolt 3 x 20 mm Socket Head Bolt 3 x 2 mm 10 pc 980067 Set Screw 3 x 3 mm Set Screw 3 x 3mm 10 pc 980073 Socket Head Bolt 2 x 6 mm Socket Head Bolt 2 x 6 mm 10 pc 980121 Thread...

Page 70: ...pc Self Tapping Screw 2 6 x 8mm 4 pc 982150 Body Set Body 1 pc Canopy 1 pc Self Tapping Screw 2 3 x 8 mm 6 pc 982151 Landing Gear Set Landing Strut 2 pc Landing Skid 2 pc Screw 3 x 4 mm 4 pc Self Tapp...

Page 71: ...71 NOTES...

Page 72: ...2000 Horizon Hobby Inc Distributed Exclusively by Horizon Hobby Inc www horizonhobby com...

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