ROBBE Nine Eagles NE-480133 Operating Instructions Manual

Brand: ROBBE

Model: Nine Eagles NE-480133

Category: Toys & accessories

Type: Operating Instructions Manual

NE480133

GENERAL

LINK-Module

2.4GHz

Operating

Instructions

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Operating instructions General Link-Module No. NE480133

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.

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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end of its useful life. Take your unwanted equipment to your local coun-

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countries with a separate waste collection system.

Disposal of batteries

Batteries must not be discarded as domestic refuse. To protect the

environment, always return exhausted or defective cells to your local

recycling centre. These include retail sales outlets for batteries, and

communal toxic waste disposal centres. Cover any bare wires with in-

sulating tape in order to avoid short-circuits.

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conforms to the fundamental requirements and other relevant regu-

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ROBBE Nine Eagles NE-480133 Operating Instructions Manual

Brand: ROBBE

Model: Nine Eagles NE-480133

Category: Toys & accessories

Type: Operating Instructions Manual

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