FREX 450 ALIGN Flybarless System INSTRUCTION MANUAL Programmable FL760 _— Pa Safety Notes Features Package Contents Flybarless System 3.5 | Flybarless Head Assembly Instruction. Parts Ideftifieation And Connection iliustration t 6 Setup Indie ators Control Unit And Sensor Installation 7-16 | Usage And Setup Instructions 17-18 | 3G Flybarless Preflight Check “2p 3G Fiybarless Flight Test 18-20 | Procedure 20 | Setup Examples 21, Troubleshooting 22 2 Soe CET) Specifications We appreciate your purchase of Align products. Please read the manual carefully before assembling and follow all precautions and recommendations located within the manual. Be sure to retain the manual for future reference.ey -toa on) ew Fly only in safe areas, away tram other people, Do not operate RIC alreraft within the vicinity of homes or crowds of people. RIC aircraft are prone to accidents, failures, and crashes due to a variety of reasons including, lack of maintenance, pilot error, and radio interference. Pilots are responsible for ther actions and damage or injury occurring during the operation or as of a resutt of RIC aircraft models. Please contact our distributors for free technical consultation and parts at discounted rated when you experience problems during operation of maintenance. 3G F yharless system is recommended for experienced pilots only. THE MEAING OF SYMBOLS WARNING LABEL DEFINITIONS Mishandling due to failure to follow these instructions may result in damage or injury Mishandling due to failure to followthese instructions may result in danger Do not attempt under any circumstances. NOTICES [Acwa enn Before tuning on your modeland transmitter, check to make suren6 one else is operation on the same frequency. Frequency interference can cause your model, of ether modelsto crash. The guidance provided by an ecperienced ple be i aluatle forthe assert, tuning rimming, ard actual st Fight (Recommend you te practice with comuter-based fant simulator) Operate this unit within your'abilty. To avoid the risk of accidents, do not fly A under weary or drowsy conditions Q RIC models are madle'up various forms of plastic. Plastic is very susceptible to damage or deformation due to extreme heat and cold climate, Make sure notto ‘ store the model near any source of heat such as an oven, or heater. it is best to store the model indoors, ina climate-controlled, room temperature environment, ® During the operation of the helicopter, the main rotor and tail rotor will be spinning at a high rate of speed, The blades are'capable of inflicting Serious bodily injury and property damages, Be conscious! your actions and careful to esp yourface, | Cae ey2s hands, and loose clothing away fromthe blades. Always ly the model a safe = distance from yourself and othars, as wellas surrounding olyects, Newer take your ey9sooff the model or leave ft unattendedwhile itistumed on. immediately tum off the model and transmitter when yau have landed the model Use onl factory spec replacement parts listed i the Manual, ‘This products intanded for recreational RIC model use only. Do not exceed the product's intended limit, nor use itfor unlawful purposes, This product is comoosed of mary precision electrical comoanents itis erticalto keep the model and associated equipment away trom moisture ancl other contaminants, The introduction of exposure to water or moisture in any form can cause the model to mafunction resulting in failure or acrash. Do not operate or 2 expose to rain or moidure a FAG helicopters fy at high speed, thus pesing a certan degre of potental dares. Choose a legal fying field consisting of fla, smooth ground without obstacles not fy near buildings, high Voltage cables, or trees to ensure the safety of yourself, fan 3 others and your model To.ansure operational safety, co not atermgt to madiy and ater ths product. Please ay 12+ FEATURES AuGN //f faa) axis gyroscopic flybarless system to smulate the stability of mechanical flybar system, yet at the Same time achieving agile 3D perfarmance Gra) Litzes silicon Micro Machine (Sit) sensors for excellent stabilty 42 bit processors providing uftra high resolution, resulting in highly precise controls (€} Sonware upgradable through PC interface adapter (Sold separately) Simplistic setup process without the need of external devices. Setup is done through § steps and 2 sensitivity adjustments Rudder setup is identical ta GP7B0 gyro, minimizing learning curve Fiybarless system dramatically improves 3D power output and efficiency, resulting in reduced fuel or electricity consumption. Highly sensitive gyroscopic sensors combined with advanced control detection routine providing higher hovering and aerobatic stability than other flybarless system. (Q] Suitable for al CoP and mechanical mixing system, Comaptible with helicopter of all sizes trom T-Rex 250 to T-Rex 700. Innovative pitch gauge as an aid to facilitate pitch adjustments High fram rate signal output for faster and higher precision servo response Capable to operate between 3V to 8 4V, compatible with high woltage sewos Srral footprint, ight weight, rinimalistsand reliable design: PACKAGE CONTENTS wy Linkage bal A x2 Linkade rod A, x2 Screwhag x | Fiybatless Sensor x 1 Main Rotor head Setx 1 Head Stopper x 1 Flybarless control unit x 4 Signal extension wire 100mm 1 450 Pitch Gauge x 1 Sensor mounting foam x 2 Mixing base asserbly x 14. FLYBARLESS HEAD ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION ALIGN Si Washer Apply a small amount of 05.6% 9 &x.Amm gs 743 thread lock when Metal main rotor holder fixing a metal part. Linkage ball A(M 2.52.6) { | | em Thrust bearing 0 Xo 3.5mm Thrust bearing (9.3 9 8%3.5mm) x 2 cushy OL 9 a 9 Samm ee) Bearing 0 4k o 7x2. mm (@ ko 2.5m x 2 NE On Apply grease on thrust bearing. Bearing (ecg BMT RZ | 7 Washer Z (0 5.5x 0 8x0. 4mm x 2 (OUT) (IN) Smaller!D larger !D Thrust bearing Linkage ball A(M2.5x2.8) (o 4.75119, 24mm) x 2 Metal main rotor holder LN SKEIN] Words face up Apply orease: Damper rubber 9 aX 9 Sx4mm Callar 94k o 561mm Metal main rotor housing Washer 9 Xo 6x0.6mm Feathering shaft © 03k o&xSinm Socket screw (M2x6mmpe 2 Oo | oO 6 JI Washer Damper rubber-black 80° Collar (9 2x9 6x0.6mmx 2 (od o6Sxdmm)x2 (9 Ax 9 5.6mm) x 2 Socket screw W2x6mm@ - Socket hutton head screw (084mm) x 4 Oo (- Socket screw (Wi 2e6rm) x 4 o> _ Socket screw (wi 2e8rmM) x 1 oo kz Socket screw (w2e1 2mm 1 © [= Socket collar screw (Met mrp <4 © | M2 Nut 1 Bearing 0 Xo Sk. Ok2.3mm) x 4 ® oO Bearing (01.5 o4x2rnn) x 4 © Washer (0% 9 3.6x0.2mm x 2 When tightening a screw tothe wash aut bass please tighten it firmly but nat over tightened over tighten wil make the screw strip Apply a small amount of thread lock when a metal part, Socket scre M2x6mm fs Ball Linksx 4 Linkage rod(A) Appro x. 52mm x 2 ‘Washer 92x 93.6x0.2mm Metal washout control arm Socket screw Qj Socket button head screw JV Socket screw M2x12mmeye e) ae ete Use existing linkage rod Linkage rod(E) Approx, 435mm x 1 For safety reasons, newer premium CCPM servos are recommen ded to avoid inconsistencies created lyy gear wears and motor =O) | deteriarations of older servos. Recommended setvo spec: minimum speed 0,03 sec/60", | torque 2.2kg.cm or higher Use Existing linkage rode Linkage ball installing position HAC)RLESS PARTS IDENTIFICATION AND CONNECTION ILLUSTRATION JANLEGSNI PARTS IDENTIFICATION AND CONNECTION ILLUSTRATION a. Insert plugs into receiver Flybarless Control Unit as per labels [Fiybartess Sensor| Status LED <5) AILERON SS SESS ual powerbus, = Setup Indicator ca reoeher or dal SS) ruber output BES SENSITIVITY IB AIL ELE 0B PIT Oyetc ane rudder servos are on a bus for Elevator Gain independent power compatibility with cial ps jeer bus: ce “—— SET Button joatver or cual output BE' ‘aileron Gain FO Thinader Sas UD Step down Voltage Regulator (optional) ‘The default factory setting foraileron and elevator gain is 0% (dial turned to 12 ‘o'dodk position). |flefutight or forward/at osdilation isnoticed, reduce the AIL. or ELE gain 10 degrees ata time, until the oscillation disappears. Ithelicopter drifts leftfright or forvwandiaft during hover, increase the AIL or ELE gain 10 degrees at a time Until citing Is eliminated ad 6 - 3G FLYBARLESS SETUP INDICATORS Flybarless system setup mode: a Aileron reverse settings Elevator reverse settings Aileron endpoints Direct mode bypassing settings gyro, for mechanical avel end neutral petrt sup, Rudder gyro setup mode: Collective mixing type recognition and elev ator endpoint settings Ruger Servo Rugdder endpoints Servo fame rate settings Digital /Analog servo Rudder servo delay, (S20 esend 760s) settings Reverse settings 6 settings and helicopter size settingsAXcAUTION Sensor must be installed with arrow pointing to front orrear of the helicopter as shawn in diagram, level, and away tram vibration sources. it excess vibration from helicopter frame is affecting flybarless sensors causing instability, two sensor foams can he used to mount the sensor. {problem persists, attempts should be made to eliminate vibration souree, or reduce headspeed [Assur] when connecting the wire harness between contro! box and sensor, push the connector allthe way in, and make! sure the connector latch engages the unit with a "click sound The connection needs to have sufficient slack to avoid vibrations induced disconnects, Disconnects during flight will result in loss of control and crash of the maclel 8. USAGEAND SETUP INSTRUCTIONS ALIGN Ji SETUP PRE-GHECK 1 Connect the receiver and servos to the flybarless control unit as per diagram found on page 6. 2. Digital servos must be used on cy clic ta avoid damage ta servos. Recommended servo spec: minimum speed 0,09 sec/60, torque 2. 2kg.cmor higher. 3 Transmitter trim tahs must be centered before entering the setup process. It can be moved after setup 5 complete to trimthe hell 4.36 Flybarless contains twa independent power circuits to enable the use of different voltage sourcesthroughtne receiver (For example, 7.4V to the cyclic servos, 5¥ to the ayroand rudder servo If there is only one 7.4V power source, a step down voltage requlatoris required (available separately) to prevent rudder sen ofrom burning out Axcavrion] £8 prevent voltage instability, de net use step down voltage regulator if power source is already at 5V. Please consulty our serve manuals and ensure proper voltage are supplied to the servos 5 Whenthe 36 flyharless systemis installed forthe first time, afew simple setup steps and fly tests eed to be performed in the fiybarless setupmode, These steps needto be perfarmed only during initial setup, and does not need to be repeated for subsequent flights. Just power upthe system normally, check the proper servo operations, andfly. Theinitial setup procedure only need tobe repeated after software upgrade, pitch range reset, or subtrims are added in the transmitter. 7FLYBARLESS SYSTEMINITIAL SETUP STEPS 1 DIR: Direct mode to bypass gyro for mechani I ical travel and neutral point setup Step1.1 : Enter the DIR settings Please unplug the motor power cord before connecting the battery to avoid motar operating while you are doing the setting. Connect the motor power cord after the setting is finished Press and hold the SET button while powering up the receiver. Release the button when LED 1-5 begin to eyele: The DIR green LED will ight up indicating the gyro has been bypassed for neutral and mechanical travelrange setup. Acar) eeu If*STATUS" ledflashes in fed indicating error entering DIR settings, check connections to the sensor andvestart the process Transmitter function Pitch Aileron Step1.2 + Swashplate function check Verify the correct swashplate movements for PIT, AIL, and ELE inputs, In case of incorrect servo movement of no movement at all, please check for proper connection between 3G flybarless connection to servos, as well as proper setup on transmitter Elevator eesee] cn Er ——— 30) Step 1.3 : Mechanical Setup Adjust the servo neutral point, mixing Hoizontally #88 position, and main blade pitch Level Pay extra attention to these setup tafzontaly | steps. Incorrect neutral pointswill Leal | affect flight stability, and worse lead to loss of control Adjust subtrims an transmitter so -{. servehernis harizortally level Step1.4 : Collective pitch setup] Agjust the maximum collective pitch using the transmitter’s swashplate mixing function (pitch suash AFR). Recommended pitch Tange! 2, maximum piteh range for advanced pilot shall not exceed 14 Axcaution| Do not adjust individual servos endpoints| ‘through the servo AT VIAFR function, use only swashplate mixing adjustments Should any changes made to the endpoints or subtfims on the transmitter in the future, the flybarless system initial setup must be perform ed again Use the original © 2ffybar Use the included prtch gauge andthe original flyparto aid the adjustriert of pitch. AScAUTION Ifthere are bite marke from the set sore won your flybar, sane! it smooth with sandpaper or tle for ease of insertion into thetem porary| fyb ar mount 00) tan| ei ies Mode 1) |Mocle 2|+9 pitch range Maximum cyclic pitch setup: With main blade parallel to helicopter body, move the transmitter aileron stick all the way lett, and adjust the AlL mixing percentag= in SWASH settings unt main blade pth are 9to 11 degrees. 3#Recommended pitch range 9, maximum pitch range for advanced pilot shall not exceed 1" Adjustments tothe CCPM servos endpoints should be done through transmitter's swashplate mixing function (AIL swash AFR). Do not adjust individual servos endpoints throuah the servo AT VIAFR function. Should any change smade to the endpoints or subtrims on the transmitter inthe future, the flybarless system initial setup must be performed again. Example; cyclic pitch of Futaba 12ZH with three D AlLeron swash 45% 2.E.LIM swashplate mixing type recognition and elevator endpoint setup Step2.1 : Entering E.LIM setup mode} ‘While kee ping swashplate level and main pitch at zero degrees, press the SET button to registerthe neutral point and enter E.LIM setup mode, The ELI LED wil it up after DIR tums ai The throttle stick position where main piteh is 0 degree must be maintained through this setup process arenesStep2.2 : Swashplate mixing type recognition and elevator endpoint setup With all channels stationary, move the transmitter elevator stickforward, and then back to center position. This completes the swashplate mixing type recognization process. Throttle stick position where main pitch isO degree must he maintained through this setup process a = Throttle stick mustbe maintained | VUES ELE ee Mode 1) (Mode 2 ‘The controlunit will determine the CCPM mixing ratio or traditional mechanic al mixing maximumelev ator endpoints, nents 3. E.REV elevator reverse setup mode ¢ This setup mode sets the elevator gyro direction Press the SET button to enter E.REV setup mode. Tee hekocoier werd tan ‘The E.REV LED will lit up after E.LIM tums off. i 1 and check ihe eo ing 2H the swashplate Is titng at the wrong direction, move the transmitter elevator tick until STATUS LED changes color, and re-check4, A.LIMaileron endpoints setup: Press the SET huttonto enterA.LIM setup made The A.LIM LED will litup afterE.REW tums off. With all channels stationary, move thetransmitter [The throttle stick position where main aileron stick tothe right, andthen backto center — |pitch is degree must be maintained position. This completes the alleron endpoint setup |thraugh this setup process. process, The controlunitwill determine the maximum aileron endpoints Throttle stick must be maintained 5. A.REV aileron reverse setup mode: Press the SET button to enter REV setup mode. The A.REV LED will litup after A. LIM turns off, Titithe hellcopterright asshowin in diagram and [3 Fiybariess systemmust remain check i swashplate istilting correctly toward the left Ifthe swashplateistiting atthe wong | Tee eter utitneewachplae (ection, move the transmitter elevator stick until |! p STATUS LED changes color, andre-check the jumps up and down slightly 3times, Swashplate titing direction indicating the completion of intial zation Press the SET button again, andthe control unit will (please refer to page 17 step 3) restart, with all LED'stlashing. << Helicopter titing direction Svashplate ccrredien direction of Arr Helicopter titing direction (> 12RUDDER GYRO SETUP Aftor the system reboots, flyarless setup is comp|ated Naw-the rudder gyro needs to setup with'similar rocedure as Align's GP7BO gyro Push and hold the SET button for2 secondsto enter the 3G Flybarless rudder gyro has the rudder gyro setup mode factory setting of 1520 7s and DS If your transmitter has the following settings, please digital servo. Double check your servo disable it orset the value to zero specand change the gyro setting as ears @ Rudderto gyro mixing [Needed to avd damages to the servo @ Pilot authority mixing @ Pitch to rudder mixing @ Throttle torudder mixing — @ Revolution mixing Step 7 : 1520 «+s (standard) or 760 . s(narrow band) servo framerate setup. 3G Flybarless system is compatible with bath the 760 j s narrow frame rate sewos (such as Futaba $8256, $9251, BLS251), as wall as the standard 1520», sframe rate servos (most others). Proper frame rate must be selected based on your servo's specifications To enter the setup mode : Press and hold the SET button for.2 second suntil STATUS LED flashes. The 1520/760 LED will light up indicating servo framerate setup. mode, Push the transmitter rudder stick left or right to select the frame rata For example, if rudder is pushed to the left (or right) and STATUSLED tumsqreen, the frame rate issetto 1520s. To set itto 760 5, the tudder stick need to be pushed from the center to the opposing end 3 times for the STATUS LED to turn red, indicating frame rata,setto 760 ys 3G Flybarless panel : Each settingy alue is lab eled.on the 3G flybarless control unit with either green or red lettering, which comespondsto the STATUSLED color Subsequent setup mode is entered bya single press of the SET button. Setup mode will evitif no activity is detected in 10 seconds. crm TEC Gr) ier Tas Deca rs) BCE Gm LRU Step 2 : DS ( al) }AS (analog) servo selection There is a direct correlation between servos’ speed to gyro's performance. Faster servos are able to execute commands from the gyro at faster and higher precision. Due to the high performance gyro sensors used in the 3G flybarless system, premium high speed digital rudder servos are mandatory for optimal tail performance. Some of the recommended rudder servos include Align DS650, DS620, DS5 20, DS420, Futaba $9257, $3256, $9254, $9253, or other servas with similar specifications. Setup method : Press and hold the SET button for2 seconds to enter the setup mode, then press the SET button to select DS/AS setup mode, as indicated hy the lighting of DS/AS LED Using the transmitter's rudder stick, select either digital servo DS mode (STATUS LED is green),0r analog setve AS mode (STATUSLED is red) Axcaution] Using an analog sevoinDS mode will cause damages to the sew, 13Green LED : DS digital servo GTR St Re NEE nce) Select by moving the rudder stick left and right tes] RUD Tes (Mode 1] Mode 2 Step3 : Rudderservo direction check and link adjustment Move the transmitter rudder stick leftfright, and check for the correct direction of the rudder servo If needed, servo reverse is done from the transmitter’s REV (reverse) function For tail pitch adjustment, center the rudder setvo by either setting the 3G flybarless to normal rate made (non-heading lack), or press and hold the SET button for 2 seconds. With the rudder servo centered and servo horn at 90 degrees, adjust the linkage lengthuntil tai piteh,slider iseentered on the tail output shaft as shown in diagram. Rudder pitch slider centered Tail gears servo arm Liftup the helicapter by hand, andturn ito the left (yaw). Check if the rudder servo is applying correct compensation to the right. If reversed, set the NOR/REY setting as follow. Setup method : Press and hold the SET button for 2 seconds to enterthe setup mode, then pressthe SET button to select NOR/REY setup mode, as indicated by the lighting of NOR/REV LED Using the transmitter's rudder stick, select either NOR (STATUS LED’is green) , or REV (STATUS LED isred). (TCR RC ere oD ety Select by moving the rudder stick left and right v=) Rup i Meter ct Mode 1 Mode 2 14Step5: LIMIT rudder servo endpoint setting Press and held the SET butten for 2 secondsto enter the setup mode, then press the SET button repeatedly to select LIMIT setup mode, as indicated bythe lighting of LIMIT LED. Push the transmitter rudder stick left until tail pitch sliderreaches the end, then centerthe rudder stick and wait2 seconds forthe STATUS LED to flash red. Then push the rudder stick right until tail pitch slider reache sthe end, then center the rudder stick and wait 2 seconds for the STATUS LED to flash red. This completes the left and right endpoint limit adjustment of sewo travel. Insufficient setvo travel will degrade helicopter performance, while excessive travel will cause binding and damage rudder servo Mode 4 Mode 1 ma Tallgears Tail gears Mode 2 Push the transmitter rudder stick left until tail pitch slider reaches the end, then center the Tudder stick and wait 2 seconds for the STATUS LED to flash red. This completes the tudder endpoint limit adjustment for the left side Push the ruddenstick right until tail piteh slider reachesthe end) then center the rudder stickand wait 2 seconds forthe STATUS LED toflash red. This completesthe rudder endpoint limit adjustment for the right side. PU eee eed settings have been registered Rudder travel limit setting lower than 0% will not be registered. Mechanical fix (moving link ball closer to center of servo horn) is needed for excessive servo travel when LIMIT function is below 50%. This setting includes two functions : (1) For small helicopterssuch as T-Rex 250/450, set this setting to small helicopter (STATUS LED red). Forlarger helicopters such as T-Rex 500/600/700 set this setting to large helicapter (STATUS LED green). Pag ly Cee eRe ell) Oe Ae ey oe Rhee we slp Pe leducuice eto and servo delay settings 15(2) The DELAY function is utilized when slower rudder servo causes tail hunting (wagging) This can be observed after a havering pirouette comes to a stop. If tail hunting occurs, gtadually increase DELAY value to eliminate it. For best performance , DELAY value should be kept as low as possible without tail hunting Setup method : Press andhold the SET button fr? secondsto enter the setup mode, then press the SET button to select DELAY setup mode, as indicated by the lighting of DELAY LED The choice of small or large helicopteris done by moving the transmitter tudder stick left or right while ob serving the color of the STATUS LED. Fer small helicopters STATUS LED will be red, and large helicopter will be green. The amount of serva delayis set by how far you push the rudder stick, followed by pushing the SET bution Gradually move the transmitter rudder stick until DELAY LED begins to flash, the delay value is 0% atthis po! =) FE] RUD [veaea) inueto move the rudder ick until desired delay value is needed, then press the SET button to register the setting. Maximumis 100% delay, with rudder stick pushed to the end. time eee mi) 0% when DELAY LED Pees in trimer c ml) Step7 : Sensitivity Adjustment Fo racio with builtin gyro gain settings, gain can be adjusted directly For example, 50%-100% setting on the radio translates to 0%-100% gain inthe heading lock made; 60%-0% setting on the radio translates to 0% 100% gain inthe normal (nan-heading) lock mode. Actual gain value differs amongst servos and helicopters. The goal is to find the maximum gain without tail hunting. This can cnly be done through actual flight tests. The recommended starting point far transmmitter's gyro gain setting should be 70~80% for hovering, 60-70% for idlo-up. Value should be tuned under actual flight conditions by increasing te the maximum gain without tail hunting [Acaurion] | For radios (/EFutaba) using 0-100% as heading lock gain scales, the recommended gain setting is 30% to 35%. Forradio that uses the 50 -100% scale (such as JR and Hitec), the recommended gain setting is 70% to 75%. 169 . 3G FLYBARLESS PREFLIGHT CHECK aucn //f Step1 —— Turn on Transmitter, and then receiver power. Step2 3G FWbatlass systernwil go tough initialization process, as indicated! hy flashing of all LED'S Donat move the helicopter or transmitter sticks until initialation process completes, Step3 The completion of intial zetion processis indicated boy he rapid up and down mation of swashplate 3 times while remaining level. Should the swashplate jumps up and down at attited position, the ‘ybarless system intial setup heed to be performed again (Refer to page & F ybarless system intial sup) The pitch of helionpter wil remain locked until successful intializstion._|tthe intiallzation process is unable to compete wih STATUS LED biningted Re chec at connstions, and perform another reboot wth helicopter remain stationary. Foll owing successful intialization process, green STATUS LED indicatesrudder is inheading lock mode, ‘while red LED Indicates norma nen-heading made, (Referto P16 Gan Adjustment) CP lh Swashplate jumpsup! down 3 timeshorizontal y nee irre Red= rudder innormal mode: = Tilt the helicopter forward and swashplate should ‘setup again and eee alovator in reverse setting (Refer to P.11; E:REV setup) swashplate corredion direction a \ sO eticopter ting direction Helicopter titing direction b - — dhHelicopter tilting direction Svwashplate corredicn direction 3 % Sat —— => Helicopter tilting J direction Step5 Tilt the helicopter to the right and swashplate should tt left ta compensate: ifreversed, perform the fly barless initial setup again and adjust the aileron reverse setting (Refer to P.12: AREV setup) Step6 ‘With throttle stick all the way up (and down), and cyclic stick all the way leftright and up/dawn, check for any binding onthe swashplate. If binding occurs, perform the fly barless initial setup again and adjust the endpoint limits Step7 Check the center of gravity (CG) and adjust component placement until CG point is right on the main shaft of the helicopter, sian With all above steps checked, restart the system and begin flight test HELICOPTER CG CHECK PROCEDURE With a fullfueltank, hold the helicopter as shown Once the helicopter stopsrotating, the helicopter's CG can be seen at where the head is pointing relative to the mainsshatt Helicopter head should be level with main shaft, or slightly lower than the main shaft to ensure the center of gravityis maintained during flight10 - 3G FLYBARLESS FLIGHT TESTPROCEDURE ALIGN / Trswashplate should tilt prior to lift This procedure ishest performed an sof surfaces such | Co aft try to manually trimihe as grass. The use of rubber skid stopper is recommended | Swacholata level, thisis dusto on hard surface to prevent vibration feedback fromthe vibration feedback to the sensor, ground to flybatless sensors, resulting in aver corrections. | and will disappear once helicopter lifts off the ground. If manualtrimis, Rubber skid stoppers installed aa altately atte lito ‘With the helicopter hovering, observe for any rapid left/right ot fonward/aft oscillations Hfforward/aft oscillation is observed, land the helicopter, turn the ELE. gain dial counterclockwise gradually, and test again, Do this untiloscillation disappears. Set the dial to 12 o'clock position GR ornin aucun Forward/back oscillation Decrease ELE gain If left/right oscillation is observed land the helicopter, turn the AIL gain dial counterclockwise gradually, and test again, Do this until oscillation disappears Set the dial to 12 o'clock position as starting paint Aileron gain adjustment dial se Left/right oscillation Decrease AlL gain 19FORWARD STRAIGHT LINE FLIGHT Put the helicopter into fast forward flight from hovering, If similar oscillation is observed, reduce the elevator gyro gain. Ifthe helicopter pitches up, or responds slowly, increase the elevator gyro gain, Repeat test until the oscillation is eliminated. Similar method is used for aileron gyro gain After gyro gain adjustments are completed, the helicopter cyclic rate can be tuned using transmitter's swash AIL and ELE mixing ratio. Higherthe percentage, faster the ralliflip rate Exponential can also be added on the transmitter to soften the sensitivity for stable hover = 355% Elevatot 5% swash Aileron Elevator Ai d Elevat . 9 : 9; gain settings levator GTO | 45 o'clack dire ctio n(50 %) 11 o'clock direction(40%) While in DIR setup mode, the transmitter's CCPM swash mixing values for aileron and elevator represent CYCLIC pitch values. These values affect the cyclic roll rates on the aileron and elevator in‘flying condition. Higher valuestranslate to faster cyclic roll rates. If cyclicrall rate is not improved with increased swash mixing values, thisis due to insufficient cyclic pitch. Whenthis happens, cyclic pitch can be increased through the flybarless setup procedure. Maximum cyclic piteh should be limited at 11 degrees 2012 s TROUBLESHOOTIN Sw Leftiright oscillation when ailerons applied 1 Problem Cause Solution Tracking Trackin is o1F Pct linkage rods ere Adjust length ofpiteh linkage rods (4) ‘Adjust pitch incege rods (A) to reece Excessive pich itchy 40 5 degrees. Headspeed too low Increase throttle curve at hovering Hovering throttle curve is |Icrease inretn cu ood too low (around 65%-70%) ‘alu pitch linkage rods (A) to increase Not enough pitch ‘lug ch Inoue ro Headspeed too high Decrease throttle curve at hovering Teena treme curve iS | point on transmitter 9 (around 65%=70%) Drifting oftal cccurs during |Rudderneutral point mpropeily Reset rudder neutral point hovering, ordelay ofrudder | set response when centering Rene rudder stick Rudder gyro gain too low | Increase rudder giro goin Tal oeises uring 655) gyo gan toonan | RuWleerwace yo ban Forwardiaf osdillation when Tumthe ELE gain dial on contral box elevator isapplied Elevator gyrogaintoo high. | counterclockwise, 10 degrees at a time until osciletion iseiminted ‘lation |{Helicceter font bobbles (nods) onan during forward Tight Worn serve, or stack ingcontrel links| Replace servo, bell link, or linkage halls, flight Tum the AIL gain dial on control box Aileron gyro gaintoo high counterclockwise, 10 degrees at a time until oscillation is eliminated \Wom serve, or slack in contro links Replace servo, ball link, or inkage balls Elevatorinput causes helicopter to dit Helicopter pitches up during forward fight Elevator gyro gain too low Turnthe ELE gain dial on control box. ockwise, 10 degrees at atime until dhifing is eliminated. Alleron input causes helicopter to dit Alleron gyro gain too low Turnthe AIL gain dial on control box dockwise, 10 degrees at a time until diiting is eliminated Control Response If above solution does not resolve your Slow Forward Aft Left/Right Roll rate too low Increase the swashplate AFR in ransmitter input response Roll rate stil slow after swash aff adjustment, cyclic pitch too low Go back through the DIR setup Docedure and! merease the cvelc pitt Sensitive Forward/AtLeft/ Right input response Rollrate too high Rollrate stil too fast after swash aft adjustment, cyclic pitch too high Decrease the swashplate AFR in transmitter Go back through the DIR setup procedure and decrease the cyete patel pilots or contact your Align dealer. 21 sues, please check wi experiencedaa ound aad out ound add ound ound ahO ad ak? ahd od4 oD th Pitches up during fast forward flight, (1)Elevator gyro gain too low, increase the elevator gain by gradually turning the ELE cial clockwise (Elevator trim not centered. Check ff helicopter is tilting backwards during hover. Insufficient gain during fight, but increasing gain results in oscillation. 1)Check and resolve pessible mechanical vibration trom helicopter. 2)Use softer sensor mounting foam, or double up the stock sensor faam, )Relocate the sensor to loedifon less prone to vibration. Drifting during 30 maneuvers. {huncrease Aland ELE gan by tuming both cals clockwise \Check if cyclic Serves ate too slow (minimum 0.1 sec / 60 degrees) Unstable hover, control inputs are too sensitive. Desrease the aileron and elevator ATVAFR) value onthe transmitter, For CCPM machines, decrease swashplate mixing percentage on the transmitter, In addétion, exponential can be added to aileron and elevator channels. After increasing the ATV(AFR) of aileron and elevator, 3D roll rates are still not enough, Ga back through the DIR Setup procedure and use larger cyclie pitch. Helicopter oscillates after fast forward flight or ater tumbles, (Gradually redues bothAlL and ELE gain by tuming them courterclochwise, 1Odegress at atime: (2)Us harder head dampener. While in flybarless setup mo de, unable to complete ELEVAIL endpoint and reverse settings. Disable ail trims'subtrims on the transmitter. Incorrect CCPM mixing after initial flybarless Setup. {lyin suthims rot zeroed out on anemia 2uMfter any tim adjusiments are done on transmitter, the intial fybarless setup procedure need to be performed again. barless system unable to power up, ie eck prope valtane source 2)Check AILELE/PIT connections behyen fly harlass control unit and receiver. '3)Check for connection between fiybarlass control unit and sensor. 36 flybarless system powers up with LED flashing, but swashplate did not jump 3 times, pitch is focked, unableto complete the initidization process. (1)Pogable movement during initialization process Make sure helicopter is absolutely stationary. (QITSTATUS.LED flashes'féd, check the connection between flybarless controller and sensor [noticed swashplate tilts slightly at extreme pitch due to servo interactions, should Imake efforts to level it out? No, Level the swashplate at 0 degrees using subtrims ONLY in DIR setup mode, End point swashplate Interactions are autornaticaly compensated by the 3G system while inant L.want to trim the heli differently for different flight conditions. Afferinitial DIR setup is complete, the trimtabs on your TX can he used to trim the hal, Use your ‘Des flight canation tunetions to have mutiole tim setines. Do not adust the subtrim unless you are in the DIR setup model ‘What adjustments can | make on the transmitter after the DIR setup has been completed? ‘You can adjust the trim tas, dualrates, exponential collective pitch, and ail/elev swash AFR (for roll rate). Again do NOT adjust the subtrims unless followed by repeating of DIR setup steps. During step 5 of DIR setup mode, only aileron swash mixing was mentioned. Should | set elevator swash mixing as well? Mo. The 3G system autormatically calculates a cyclic ring based on the aileron swash mix Bpetcantage, Setting of sev ator swash rx aso affect on the 36 system Set the cycle pitch by he aileron swash mb: & just use the same value tor elevator. 14s SPECIFICATIONS ew ‘Operating voltage range De WV~8.AV__| Operating humidity | 0%~95% ‘Operating current consumption | <80m& @ 4.8V Control unt = 42x26.5x14.6mm Rotational detection rate $300" /see Dimension Sensor : 22.321.7x14mm Rudder yaw detection rate +500" /ser Control unt: 169 ‘Sensor resolution 4 2bit Weight Sensor : 99 ‘Operating temperature =20°0~650 __| @RoHS certification stamp 22www.align.com.tw www.align.com.t ALIGN ALIGN CORPORATION LUMITED 2010 .Feb.22 00528