Manual Alpha 110 Q S5012.RFH (Copter) S5012.RTF (Copter with transmitter) S5012.
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Index TE ST VE R SI O N ,D O N O T U SE FO R PR IN TI N G Introduction..........................................................................4 Service Centre .....................................................................4 Intended use .......................................................................5 Copter Alpha 110Q .............................................................5 Transmitter MZ-8 (only by S5012.RTF) ................................5 Package content .........
Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing a Graupner Quadrocopter Alpha 110. This Alpha 110 Quadrocopter is extremely versatile. This manual is valid for all speed controllers listed on the cover sheet. IN TI N G Read this manual carefully to achieve the best results with your Alpha 110 Quadrocopter 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.
Intended use Copter Alpha 110Q IN TI N G The Alpha 110 Quadrocopter is a remote controlled Quadrocopter. Other components are required to complete the functionality of the Alpha 110 Quadrocopter. (See section required accessories). Punctual technical information about the components of this kit can be found in the Technical data section. The 110D Quadrocopter is designed exclusively to be used as a battery-powered, radio controlled model, any other use is not allowed.
Package content S5012.RFH Alpha 110 Quadrocopter Propellers Battery, battery charger IN TI N G Manual S5012.RTF Alpha 110 Quadrocopter PR Propellers Battery, battery charger S1008 MZ-8 HoTT transmitter FO R Manual S5012.
Symbols explication ! Always observe the information indicated by this warning sign. Particularly those which are additionally marked with the CAUTION or WARNING. The signal word WARNING indicates the potential for serious injury, the signal word CAUTION indicates possibility of lighter injuries. IN TI N G The signal word Note indicates potential malfunctions. Attention indicates potential damages to objects. PR Safety notes R This safety notes are intended to protect you and other people.
Make sure that all of the plug-in connections are tight. When disconnecting the plug-in connections, do not pull the cables. Protect the Copter from dust, dirt, moisture and other foreign parts. It must be protected from vibration as well as excessive heat or cold. The models may only be operated remotely in normal outside temperatures such as from -10°C to +55°C. IN TI N G Only operate all your HoTT components using the current software version.
Storage IN TI N G LiPo batteries should be stored with a voltage of about 3,8V per cell. If the cell voltage falls below 3 V, then the battery must be necessarily charged. Deep discharge and storage in discharge status (cell voltage < 3V) make the battery useless. For transport and storage the LiPo batteries must be placed in a safety case e.g. No. 8371.
The charger and the battery to be charged must be placed on a non-combustible, heat-resistant and non-conducting surface during operation. Do not use the charger near easily flammable materials. IN TI N G Always disconnect the charger from the power supply when it is not in use. Note: After you perceive your model, check if all components are inside the package and eventual damages. PR Remove the battery from the model when transporting or when not in use.
Charging copter's battery IN TI N G Plug the USB connector of the included charger to a suitable 5 V port. 1. The LED on the charger will light green. 2. Plug the battery connector to the charger charging port. 3. The LED will turn from green (stand by mode) to red (charge mode). PR When the charge process has finished, the LED lights on green again. Then is the battery fully charged. 4. Unplug first the battery connector from the battery charger and then the USB cable from the power supply.
Transmitter description (only by version S5012.
Back side 19 16 17 16 IN TI N G S+- 16 16 R PR 18 16 U SE FO 16 O N O ,D The transmitter MZ-8 HoTT is normally delivered in mode 1, throttle on the right, or in mode 2, left throttle. This configuration can be changed through a software. You can find the software as free download on the mz-8 HoTT item page on www.graupner.de. If you have the mode 1 version, you can change your transmitter into mode 3 through the software.
Preparation before use The following components are required to use the model: Transmitter HoTT (MZ-8 / MX-12 / MZ-12 or higher) MZ-8 included by S5012.RTF. IN TI N G For the version S5012.FPV will be required a video goggle or an FPV monitor to fly in FPV. Receiver The transmitter is already completely set to work properly with the Alpha 110 Quadrocopter. To program some parameters, refer to the section "Receiver settings".
Place the model on a flat surface (cement, mowed lawn or ground) so that the receiver antennas are at least 15 cm above the ground. It may therefore be necessary to place a support underneath the model during the test. Hold the transmitter at hip level at a slight distance from your body. IN TI N G You can start the range test process by pushing simultaneously the "SPEED + SNAP" buttons. The red status LED on the transmitter will start to blink quickly and a signal tone is emitted twice each two seconds.
Example flight control MODE 1 Climb - Sink IN TI N G mz-8 POWER SPEED SNAP RECORD R PR LED SE FO Turn on its own axis N O T U mz-8 POWER SPEED SNAP RECORD R SI O N ,D O LED Roll to the right and left TE ST VE mz-8 POWER SPEED LED 16 / 28 SNAP RECORD S5012_Alpha_110_jh_V1
Forward and backward IN TI N G mz-8 POWER SPEED SNAP RECORD FO R PR LED Auto-flip function O N O T U SE The copter can autonomously perform a roll by pushing a button if, while flying it in Attitude mode, you push the neutralizing control stick (the opposite to the throttle stick), a quick acoustic signal is emitted for 5 seconds.
Installing the propellers CAUTION Risk of injury through rotating propellers by motors start. Always unplug the connector to the battery before working on the propellers. ! IN TI N G Install the propellers as shown in the picture below. Pay attention to install the proper propeller to each motor. The propeller rotation sense is written on the propeller (R/L)! The image represents the copter seen from the top. PR white, R+L (front 1+2) / red, R+L (back 3+4) 2 = Counter-clockwise motor propeller (.
First flight Choose a free area for your first flight. Select first always the Attitude mode because so the copter is easier to control and the throttle course is different in Rate mode. Take firstly confidence with the flight attitude of the Alpha 110Q. Proceed carefully and responsibly. IN TI N G FO R PR Initialization by switching on Initialization of the gyro Once the model has been switched on, the gyro immediately becomes active but still needs to be initialized.
Receiver's base settings Quadro x, Quadro +, Tri L, Tri R Here it must always be selected the setting Quadro X. Channel connections to the receiver for the different copter types. Connect the speed controllers of the motors to the receiver following the proper scheme (see next page "Connection scheme of different copter types"). In case of tricopter use only digital servos for servo 4.
Full thr. positive linear Thr. course Rate mode idle linear IN TI N G Full thr. negative linear to full thr. PR Thr. course Attitude mode Optional mixer for reduction of throttle curve in attitude mode CH1 MIX 2 FO Minpower% CH1 The setting is principally used to prevent the motors shut down in flight. Adjust so that the motors are running straight. Under no circumstances unnecessarily high set, this would limit the controller possibilities.
Axis assignment Step 3 Axis assignment in the gyro Setup: Setup: Yes/No Assignment of the gyros and their operating direction. In the receiver’s “Axis assign” menu, go to the “Setup” option and set it to “Setup: Yes”. Now assign the axes as follow: On the transmitter, briefly set the roll command fully to the right; the roll axis is highlighted.
Roll and Nick setting For Attitude and Rate mode: ROLL/NICK P Set this parameter in steps of 5 higher and higher, until a medium-speed overshoot occurs. Then go some steps back in order to prevent the soar up climb in case of full throttle.
Only for rate mode R/N rate I Sets the I component of the rotation in rate mode. At too low values of Copter swings slowly. If it stops after a roll or pitch command and “oscillates”, the value must be reduced. IN TI N G RATE: Sets the max. potential rate of rotation in Rate mode. Multicopter Yaw settings Default setting: +45 The P factor is responsible for the harder snap to yaw. Higher values result in a faster stop. At too high P-values the copter starts to “swing”.
Transmitter's firmware update IN TI N G Firmware updates of the MZ-8 HoTT can be performed via the Data socket of the transmitter using a computer operating on Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8 or 10. You will also need an optional USB interface No. 7168.6, so as the optional adapter lead No. 7168.S. The programs and files required can be found in the Download area for the corresponding products at www.graupner. de.
Notes on environmental protection IN TI N G Disposal notes This symbol on the product, user manual or packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of its life. It must be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. The materials are recyclable as marked. By recycling, material reusing or other forms of scrap usage you are making an important contribution to environmental protection.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant t o part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interferen ce in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not i nstalled and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
