EScale ElectraCam Bedienungsanleitung
With factory fitted 2.4GHz Radio
and FlyCamOne ECO video/photo camera
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
ELECTRACAM SPECIFICATIONS FLYCAMONE ECO SPECIFICATIONS
Wingspan: 1030mm Resolution: VGA 640 x 480 pix
Wing area: 14dm2 USB: 1.1 Mini USB
Dihedral angle: 8 degrees fps: 28
Length: 750mm Power: 4.5 - 6 Volts
Weight (inc. battery): 528g Focus: 0.3m - ∞
Battery: 8.4V 900mAh NiMh Weight: 17g
Power: 380 motor Micro SD-Car:d 2Gb(Supplied with
Radio Control: EScale 2.4GHz/6ch Australian Version Only)
Flight time: Up to approx. 15 minutes Modes: Video
Serial Picture
Single Photo
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VITAL SAFETY INFO
CAUTION! The ElectraCam is not a toy.
It can cause injury to persons/animals and/or property if not
used correctly. It is unsuitable for persons under the age of
14. You should take care and observe the principles of safety
when flying this model. In the UK, we recommend you observe
the British Model Flying Association (BMFA) safety code at
all times, which can be found at the following address: http://
www.bfma.org
In Australia, please contact your hobby supplier or the Model
Aircraft Association of Australia (MAAA).
YOU ASSUME ALL RISK.
Before beginning construction, please read this document
thoroughly and familiarize yourself with the construction
sequence of the Phoenix. If any information in this manual is
unclear, please contact your supplier for help. After reading
this manual store it in a safe place for future reference.
This kit is a beginner-intermediate model, basic RC flying
knowledge and skills are required.
ABOUT THE FLYING AREA
REQUIRED
If you are a newcomer to R/C flight and have never flown a
radio control model before; it is vital you seek advice from an
experienced model pilot on where and how to fly.
Only fly in large open spaces that are approved for R/C model
flying and that are away from people, animals, buildings, power
lines, water or trees.
Only fly in bright sunny conditions where wind speed does not
exceed 5mph.
TRAINING, CRASHES & SPARES
The ElectraCam has been designed to be strong and very easy
to repair, however, it is not invulnerable and most people will
break parts during their flying career. This is quite normal. All
parts are available as spares from your local hobby retailer.
There is a Spare Parts List in the back of this manual.
Crash damage is not covered by warranty.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Please read the manual.
CONTENTS
weee disposal...........................................................................2
Vital safety info ........................................................................2
About the flying area required ...............................................2
Training, crashes & spares.....................................................2
important notice........................................................................2
Guarantee/warranty.................................................................2
Kit contents................................................................................3
NiMh battery safety..................................................................4
Nimh flight battery....................................................................4
Charging the flight battery................................................... 5
Assembling the electracam ...................................................6
Switch on the transmitter .......................................................8
Prepare for flight.......................................................................9
Flycamone eco instructions .................................................10
Transmitter layout...................................................................12
Mode 2 transmitter layout .................................................12
Mode I transmitter layout..................................................12
Pairing the esc and transmitter ...........................................12
Control checks........................................................................ 13
Preflight checks......................................................................14
Flying.........................................................................................14
Take-off................................................................................. 14
Landing .................................................................................14
Spare parts...............................................................................15
GUARANTEE/WARRANTY
J. Perkins Distribution Ltd guarantee this product to be free of manufacturing and assembly defects for a period of one year from time of
purchase. In Australia, the Model Engines (Aust.) Pty. Ltd. manufacturers warranty period is for 30 days. This does not affect your statutory
rights. This warranty is not valid for any damage or subsequent damage arising as a result of a crash, misuse, modification or for damage or
consequential damage arising as a result of failure to observe the procedures outlined in this manual. Operation of this model is carried out
entirely at the risk of the operator. Please note that, whilst every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of instructions and material included
with this product, mistakes can occur and neither J. Perkins Distribution Ltd/Model Engines (Aust.) Pty. Ltd. nor it’s distributors will be held liable
for any loss or damage arising from the use of this model or for any loss or damage arising from omissions or inaccuracies in the associated
instructions or materials included with this product.
We reserve the right to modify the design of this product, contents and manuals without prior notification.
© 2009 J Perkins Distribution Ltd, Lenham, Kent, UK ME17 2DL. www.jperkinsdistribution.co.uk
Model Engines (Aust.) Pty. Ltd., Noble Park, Victoria 3174, Australia. www.modelengines.com.au.
All rights reserved. E&OE.
WEEE DISPOSAL
Do not dispose of this product with other household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment
by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. The separate
collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it
is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your
waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local council, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you
purchased the product.
Warning: You must not use the camera for an illegal purpose.
You should carefully check all applicable laws in your area to
ensure that you do not breach any criminal or civil laws when using
or operating the camera and/or publishing any images. Videos and
photographs should not be taken or published without appropriate
consent of any person or company shown in any photographs or
images. Particular care must be taken to ensure that you do not
breach any civil or criminal laws relating to issues such as privacy,
voyeurism, confidentiality, stalking and harassment, aviation and
airports, national security, nuisance and trespass.
You are solely responsible for your actions.
Neither J Perkins Distribution Ltd/Model Engines (Aust.) Pty. Ltd. nor
its distributor shall be responsible for any liability or breach of the
law associated in any way relating to the use of the camera or the
publication of images.
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KIT CONTENTS
CONTENTS LIST
1 2.4 GHz Transmitter and Receiver
1 Fuselage with 2.4 GHz receiver, servos 380 motor, ESC and FlyCamOne ECO fitted.
1 Micro SD-Card 2Gb (Supplied with Australian Version only).
1 Main Wing w/Spar
1 Horizontal Tail
1 Fin and Rudder
1 Undercarraige included (fitting is optional)
1 7-Cell 8.4V 900mAh NiMh Battery
1 Battery Charger
2 x 2-Bladed Propellers
1 Mains power supply for charger
ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED
8 x AA Transmitter batteries
Micro SD-Card 2Gb (Supplied with Australian Version only).
Mini USB cable to download video and photos.
SD or Micro SD card reader
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NIMH BATTERY SAFETY
BEFORE CHARGING NIMH BATTERIES
■Before charging your battery check for any damage e.g. check if the battery is leaking or if the battery cells
have been punctured. If any of the above is true: DO NOT CHARGE THE BATTERY!
CHARGING NIMH BATTERIES
■Only use a charger designed to charge NiMh batteries. Never use a LiPo or other charger as this is very
dangerous.
■Never charge unattended. Always stay with your battery whilst charging in case of overheating or fire.
■Charge on a safe surface or container (e.g. old unused microwave oven). Charge only on non-flammable
surfaces, e.g. concrete floor preferably outdoors, or in a pyrex cooking dish with the battery placed on a bed of
sand, or in a fireplace. Never charge inside a car!
■Switch off charger if battery gets too hot. If the battery becomes hot to the touch during charging, disconnect
and switch off immediately.
■Extinguish fires with sand. If something goes wrong and your battery catches fire, always have sand from a fire
bucket at hand to douse the flames. Do NOT use water!
USING NIMH BATTERIES
■Do not modify/change any part of the battery or lead. Do not remove its heat shrink protective covering.
Removal or modification may damage the battery and will invalidate any warranty claim.
■Do not place this battery near fires or anything with high temperatures.
■Do not charge batteries while you are driving and do not store batteries in any type of motor vehicle.
■Do not let the battery get wet or become submerged in any type of liquid.
■Do not carry loose batteries in your pocket or bag as they could short-circuit against other items.
■If you should get electrolyte from the cells on your skin, wash thoroughly with soap and water. If in your eyes,
rinse thoroughly with water. Seek medical assistance.
NIMH FLIGHT BATTERY
The NiMh flight battery is a designed to give a flight time of approximately 7-8 mins per charge of powered flying.
Flying time can be extended by throttling off and gliding for short periods of time.
The Battery is supplied in a partially charged state.
The battery is supplied with a white plug which fits into the white plug on the Electronic Speed Controller (ESC) This
white plug is also used as the charge lead. Connect the white plug to the 12V charger. Always leave the battery in a
partially charged state. Never leave it in a discharged state.
The battery should be charged if you notice the model losing power. At this point land and recharge the battery.
Do not be tempted to run the battery past this stage as you will be over-discharging and the battery may be damaged.
WARNING!
We recommend that you use only the supplied EScale charger with this battery.
WARNING!
Over-discharging will shorten the life of the battery or destroy it. If you notice the model is losing power, land the
model and recharge the battery.
WARNING!
Do not short circuit—battery may explode!
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CHARGING THE FLIGHT BATTERY
Mains power supply
NiMh Charger
NiMh Battery
The charger is designed to automatically charge the NiMh battery in just 20 to 30 minutes from a discharged state.
The automatic charger is powered by the mains power supply illustrated above.
Alternatively, you can use a 12V sealed modelling battery to power the DC automatic charger using the DC power leads
supplied.
1. Connect the power supply to the charger.
The LED on the charger shows no light.
2. Insert the white plug attached to the charger
into the white plug on the battery. Make sure
it is fully connected.
Charging: Charge LED is solid RED.
Fully charged: Charge LED is solid GREEN.
3. When the battery is fully charged disconnect
the battery from the charger. Disconnect the
power supply from the charger.
Your NiMh battery is ready for use
4. Alternatively you can connect the charger
to a 12V lead acid battery using the supplied
lead.
DC power leads
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ASSEMBLING THE ELECTRACAM
5. Push the propeller firmly onto the motor shaft
whilst supporting the end of the motor as
shown.
6. Locate the elevator pushrod which exits from
the left side of the tail boom when viewed
from the rear.
7. Connect the elevator Z bend (located in the
end of the elevator pushrod) into the clear
plastic control horn (attached to the elevator).
8. New comers should use the outer hole ( to
reduce elevator sensitivity).
9. Experts should use the inner hole.
10. Locate the rudder pushrod which exits from
the right side of the tail boom when viewed
from the rear.
11. Connect the rudder Z bend (located in the end
of the rudder pushrod) into the clear plastic
control horn (atached to the rudder).
12 New comers should use the outer hole ( to
reduce elevator sensitivity).
13. Experts should use the inner hole.
14. Slide the tail plane and fin over the tail boom.
15. Pass the retaining bolts at the base of the fin
through the tail plane and then through the
tail boom..
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16. If you wish to use the landing gear, (not
recommended for beginners) then now is the
time to attach the tail wheel.
17. Attach 2 nuts to the retaining bolts and
tighten securely.
Tip: Place a small drop of thread locking
compound on the retaining bolts prior to
attaching the nuts, this will help prevent the
nuts from coming loose and falling off.
18 If you wish to use the landing gear, (not
recommended for beginners) then now is
the time to insert the main undercarriage
into the slot under the fuselage by squeezing
the undercarriage wire whilst pushing the
undercarriage wire firmly into the fuselage.
19. Test the undercarriage is installed at the
correct angle on a flat surface. Squeeze
and move side to side to ensure the fuselage
points straight up.
20. Attach the wing using a minimum of 4 rubber
bands.
21. Place the rubber bands on the back of the
fuselage as shown.
22. Make sure wing is seated centrally on the
fuselage.
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SWITCH ON THE TRANSMITTER
23. The ElectraCam comes with an EScale
2.4GHz. Transmitter.
24. Install 8-AA batteries (sold separately) into
the battery compartment located in back of
Transmitter case.
25.
PLEASE READ THIS Always turn your transmitter ON
before you turn your plane on.
Always turn your plane OFF before
you turn your transmitter OFF.
Note: Ensure the throttle stick and trim slider
are in the down position (mode 1 shown).
The other trim sliders should all be centered
as shown.
26. Turn on the transmitter by pushing the ON/
OFF sliding switch forward..
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27. After turning ON the transmitter as shown
above, open the canopy of the ElectraCam
and place the charged battery in the position
shown.
Note: Double check your transmitter is ON.
28. Plug the white plug from the battery to the
white plug from the ESC in the ElectraCam
plane.
You should hear the servos come to life and
the LED on the FlyCamOne ECO will glow solid
GREEN.
Note: If the camera light does not glow solid
green, unplug the battery, wait a few
seconds and try again.
29. Secure the battery by closing the canopy
latch.
30. You are now ready to check the elevator and
rudder are set correctly and working in the
correct directions.
PREPARE FOR FLIGHT
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31. Remove plastic protective cover from lens.
If you forget to do this, all your videos and
photos will be BLUE!
32. Locate Micro SD card & place in camera.
The Micro SD card stores video and picture
images which can be downloaded onto your
computer.
Note: Micro SD card only included in Australian
Version.
Other countries, Micro SD card available
separately.
33. Camera will power up when flight battery is
plugged in. LED will glow solid GREEN.
34. Solid
GREEN indicates video is ready
Video and Photos can also be retrieved by
removing the Micro SD-Card from the
ElectraCam and placing it in a Micro SD card
reader. (SDor Micro SD Card reader required
- not supplied).
Video and Photos can be retreived via the Mini
USB connection on the camera. Plug
the lead into your computer, software for
download is included in the Camera and will
start automatically.
(Mini USB cable required - Not supplied).
35. To start video recording, flick channel 6
switch on top L/H/S of TX
36. Solid
RED indicates video is recording.
37. To stop video recording, flick channel 6
switch on top L/H/S of TX
38. LED with glow solid GREEN. Solid green
indicates video is ready.
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