robbe ADRCUE Arcus E 2.2 ARF Instructions
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ADRCUE Arcus E 2.2 ARF
Instructions
Building and Operating Instructions
– Arcus E 2.2 ARF No. 2568
ADRCUE Arcus E 2.2 ARF
Dear customer, Congratulations on your choice of a model aircraft from the
robbe
Modellsport range. Many thanks for placing your trust in us.
The model can be ready for the air when you have completed just a few simple
procedures. Please read right through these instructions and the separate
information sheets before attempting to assemble and fly the model, as this
will make it much easier to complete the tasks required.
Please study the illustrations and the brief instructions to obtain a clear
understanding of the individual stages of construction.
All directions, such as “right-hand”, are as seen from the tail of the model,
looking forward.
We constantly strive to update our products to reflect the latest
developments. You can find details of technical improvements and revised
documentation on the Internet by calling up the appropriate product
description at our website: www.robbe.com.
The full-size
The self-launching Arcus E is the first two-seat electric-powered glider to
enter series production.
The model
Our model of the Arcus E closes the gap between molded EPO foam gliders
intended for beginners and the larger-scale gliders of wood or GRP
construction.
The Arcus E 2.2 gives the advanced model glider pilot the opportunity to
exploit the numerous technical features of large models – such as retractable
power units, airbrakes, and retractable wheels – in a low-cost model. At the
same time, this elegant scale glider retains the advantage of the robust EPO
foam wing and fuselage.
Specification:
Wingspan: | 2240 mm |
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Fuselage length: | 1020 mm |
All-up weight: | approx. 1100 g |
Wing area: | approx. 30.7 dm² |
Wing loading: | approx. 35.8 g/dm² |
Scale: | 1:09 |
RC functions:
Elevator, ailerons, rudder, throttle, folding motor retract/extend, airbrakes,
retractable undercarriage
Essential accessories:
1 x RO-Power Ultra Maxamp 1300 mAh 3S 7356
11,1 V 35(70)C
Set contents:
- Robust molded EPO foam fuselage, wings, and tail panels, with decals, applied
- Pre-trimmed canopy
- Working retractable power unit with electronic control unit and brushless motor from the robbe E-COLINE series
- 7 x 4″ propeller
- Electric retractable undercarriage
- Fixed nosewheel
- Working airbrakes
- 20A brushless speed controller from the robbe E-COLINE series
- Seven robbe E-COLINE 9 g servos installed
- One robber E-COLINE 25 g servo
- Small items required for final assembly
- Multi-lingual illustrated assembly instructions
Radio control system
For this model, you require a radio control system with at least six channels.
We particularly recommend 2.4 GHz systems. The receiving system is powered by
the speed controller’s integral BEC system.
Before you check the model’s working systems, set the control surfaces to
neutral from the transmitter (transmitter sticks and trims central).
When you wish to fly the model always move the throttle stick to the “motor
stopped” position before switching the transmitter on. Only then connect the
battery.
To switch off, first disconnect the flight pack from the speed controller, and
only then switch the transmitter off.
When installing or setting up the receiving system components, including the
speed controller, be sure to read and observe the instructions supplied with
them.
Color scheme
No painting is required.
Power system
A brushless outrunner motor is factory-installed. The propeller is already
fitted.
The motor is connected to the speed controller, ready for use, and the
controller is correctly set up at the factory.
Prior to flying the model all you have to do is connect the LiPo flight
battery and the receiver, and check the servo travels especially the end-
points – for the model’s various auxiliary working systems.
Read right through the safety notes for the LiPo battery, and the
instructions supplied with the battery charger, before using these items for
the first time
Fig. 1 – The picture shows the set contents of Arcus E 2.2.
Fig. 2 – Connect the pre-formed end of the pushrod to the elevator horn.
Fig. 3 – Attach the tailplane to the mount on the fin using the two M3 x
12 mm screws.
Fig. 4 – Now slide the wing joiner spar into one wing panel. Take care to
use the correct end, as shown in the photograph.
Fig. 5 – Fit the wing, at the same time threading the two servo leads
(aileron and airbrake servos) through the fuselage, as shown in the picture.
Fig. 6 – Now slide the second wing panel into place, following exactly
the same procedure as described in Step,,5″.
Fig. 7 – Once the wings are in place, attach them to the fuselage using
the M4.0 x 20 mm screw.
Fig. 8 – Tighten the wing joiner screws on the underside of the wings for
additional security.
Fig. 9 – Now connect the aileron servo leads and the airbrake servos
using two Y-leads. Take care to maintain correct polarity when connecting the
leads.
Fig. 10 – Wiring diagram for control functions, retractable power unit,
airbrakes, and retractable undercarriage (the stated channel assignment is
correct for robbe Futaba receivers)
- Connect the servos to the receiver.
- Connect the mixer to the speed controller.
Checking the working systems:
1. Motor and retractable power unit :
The model is fitted with a retractable power unit. The power unit extends from
the fuselage for the powered phase of flight, allowing the model to climb to
height. The motor and the retractable power unit are controlled by the mixer
fitted to the model. The mixer module is connected between the speed
controller, the retractable power unit servo and the receiver.
1.2 Checking the retractable power unit:
Move the throttle stick to the Idle end-point, then switch the transmitter on.
Locate the switch (channel 7) for the folding motor auxiliary function, and
set it to NORMAL.
Connect the flight battery: the LED on the mixer starts to light up, and the
power unit extends.
The speed controller emits a beep to indicate that it is switching to
operating mode.
The LED on the mixer flashes if the throttle function is not at the Idle end-
point, or if the trim is not at 24%.
Fig. 11 1.1 Retractable power unit mixer module:
Typical settings, using a Futaba RC system as an example:
– Complete the basic settings – such as mode, switch as-assignment, etc.
– as described in the instructions supplied with your RC system.
– Set channel 3 to servo reverse.
– Set the throttle stick to Motor Off, and the trim to +24%.
– Reverse the direction of rotation of the auxiliary channel for the
retractable undercarriage.
– Connect the speed controller, the retractable power unit servo, and the
receiver to the mixer; the diagram shows the appropriate sockets.
– Install the mixer module in the fuselage again.
1.3 Normal mode operation:
The motor starts running when the throttle stick is advanced. The retractable
power unit remains extended.
1.4 Auto mode operation:
Move the throttle stick to the Idle end-point, then move the auxiliary
function switch to the Auto position.
If you now slowly move the throttle stick to the “advance throttle” position,
the power unit extends and the motor starts running. Moving the throttle stick
back to the Idle position causes the motor to switch off, and the propeller is
braked by the stopper.
Note: on the ground, without any airflow over the propeller, you may find that
the propeller does not stop in the correct position. In this case, set the
propeller to the vertical position with a screwdriver. The power unit retracts
after a delay of three seconds. If the motor fails to extend to the correct
position, adjust the trim pots on the mixer module.
2. Retractable undercarriage and airbrakes:
The undercarriage is operated using channel 5. Check the end-points of the
retract servo, and adjust the servo travel if necessary.
The airbrakes are controlled by channel 6. Once again, adjust the endpoints if
necessary. 2.1 Centre of Gravity:
Fix the battery in the fuselage in the appropriate position (Fig.12).
Do not connect the battery at this stage. Install the wings and the tailplane.
Fig. 13
Control surface travels
Test-flying
Ensure that all the control surfaces are at neutral (center), and check their
direction of travel (sense). The Centre of Gravity should not deviate from the
stated point by more than 5 mm.
Wait for a day with little wind for the initial test flights. The wind speed
should not exceed 10 km/hr.
The Arcus E 2.2 is equipped with airbrakes which are used to reduce the
model’s speed. Check the effect of the airbrakes at a safe height with the
motor switched off before using them on the landing approach.
Checking the working systems, setting up the control surfaces
– Charge the flight battery.
– Switch the transmitter on, and move the throttle stick to the “motor off”
end-point.
– Give the flight battery a full charge, apply Velcro (hook-and-loop) tape to
the pack, place it in the fuselage and connect it. Wait for the speed
controller to emit a series of beeps.
– Place the canopy on the model.
– Check the channel assignment of the control surfaces, and swap over the
connectors at the receiver if necessary.
– Check the neutral position of the control surfaces. If necessary, loosen the
clamping screws in the pushrod connectors, set the control surfaces to center,
then re-tighten the screws.
– Check the direction of rotation of the servos
– When you move the aileron stick to the right (a), the righthand aileron (a)
should rise, and the left-hand aileron (b) fall.
– Pull the elevator stick back towards you (c), and the rear edge of both
elevators should rise (c).
– If any of the control surface functions works the wrong way round, correct
it using your transmitter’s servo reverse facility for that channel.
– Check that all the linkages are firmly fixed, but free-moving.
– Check-in particular that the clamping screws in the swivel pushrod
connectors are properly tight.
– The travels are measured at the inboard end of the control surfaces.
– The stated control travels are just a guide for the first few flights. The
final settings should be selected to suit the individual pilot’s flying style
. – The Expo settings should also be adjusted to suit the pilot’s preference.
Flying notes
– Read the sections in the Safety Notes entitled “Routine pre-flight checks”
and “Flying the model” before attempting to fly the airplane for the first
time.
– For your initial test flights please wait for a day with no more than a
gentle breeze.
– A good flying site consists of a large, flat, open grassy field, devoid of
obstacles such as trees, fences, high-tension overhead cables, etc.
– Repeat the check of all the working systems.
– Ask an experienced modeling friend to hand-launch the aircraft for you. He
should be capable of giving the airplane a reasonably strong, flat launch.
– The model must always be launched directly into any wind.
– With the motor running at full throttle, give the airplane a firm launch
directly into any breeze, with the fuselage and wings level.
– Keep the Arcus E flying straight and level at first; don’t initiate a turn
while it is still close to the ground.
– Adjust the control surface trims if necessary, so that the model flies
straight with a reasonable rate of climb “hands off”.
– Check the model’s response to control commands. You may need to increase or
reduce the control surface travels after the first landing.
– Check the glider’s stalling speed at a safe height.
– Keep the model’s speed well above the stall for the landing approach.
– Always switch off the motor before the model touches down.
– If you needed to adjust the trims during the test flight, correct the length
of the appropriate pushrod once the model is back on the ground, then return
the transmitter trims to the center so that full trim travel is available to
both sides of neutral for subsequent flights.
Replacement parts list – Arcus E 2.2 ARF
No. | Article description |
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25680001 | Arcus wing set |
25680002 | Arcus fuselage set |
25680003 | Arcus retractable power unit and retractable undercarriage |
25680004 | Arcus airbrake, pack of two |
25680005 | Arcus nosewheel and retract unit |
25680006 | Arcus brushless motor |
25680007 | Arcus canopy |
25680008 | Arcus E spinner |
25680009 | Arcus wing joiner |
25680010 | Arcus fin |
25680011 | Arcus rudder |
25680012 | Arcus 25 g servo |
25680014 | Arcus 9 g servo |
8713 | RO-Control 3-40 2-3S 40(55)A ESC |
25680013 | Arcus small parts set |
25680015 | Decoration set Arcus |
Guarantee
Naturally, all our products are guaranteed for 24 months as required by law.
If you wish to make a justified claim under the guarantee, please contact your
dealer in the first instance, as he is responsible for the guarantee and for
processing guarantee claims. During the guarantee period, we will rectify any
functional defects, production faults or material flaws at no cost to you. We
will not accept any further claims, e.g. for consequential damage.
Goods must be sent to us carriage-paid; we will pay return carriage costs. We
will not accept any packages sent without pre-paid postage. We accept no
liability for transport damage, nor for the loss of your shipment. We
recommend that you take out appropriate insurance. Send your device to the
approved Service Centre in your country.
The following requirements must be fulfilled before we can process your
guarantee claim:
– You must include proof of purchase (till receipt) with the returned product.
– You must have operated the product in accordance with the operating
instructions.
– You must have used recommended power sources and genuine robbe accessories
exclusively.
– There must be no damage present caused by moisture, unauthorized
intervention, polarity reversal, overloading, and mechanical stress.
– Please include a concise, accurate description of the fault to help us
locate the problem.
Specification – 20 A speed controller:
Continuous current: | 20 A |
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Peak current: | 25 A (max. 10 sec.) |
BEC mode: | Linear |
BEC output: | 5V / 2A |
Cell count, LiPo: | 3-Feb |
Cell count, NiMH: | 9-May |
Low voltage protection: | yes |
Dimensions (speed controller): | 42 x 25 x 8 mm |
Weight: | 18 g |
Caution: the speed controller is not protected against reverse polarity.
Connecting a battery to the controller’s terminals with reversed polarity will
instantly ruin the unit.
VERY IMPORTANT: since different transmitters feature different throttle
settings, we strongly advise you to use the “Throttle range set-up function”
to calibrate the throttle range.
Setting the Full-Throttle and Stop positions:
(if the transmitter is new, the throttle range should always be calibrated)
Switch the transmitter on, and move the throttle stick to a full-throttle
position.
Connect the battery to the speed controller.
You will hear the special beep sequence “123”. This means that the battery
voltage is in the green zone.
This is followed by two longer beeps which confirm that the controller has
correctly read in the upper limit of the throttle range.
The throttle stick must be moved to your preferred Stop position within two
seconds; this is confirmed with a long beep.
This set-up procedure is concluded with an audible signal which indicates the
brake setting.
(1 x short beep = brake off; 2 x short beep = brake on).
The speed controller is now ready for use.
NOTE: If you do not move the throttle stick during the set-up phase, the
motor will not run. In this case, you must repeat the procedure.
Using the controller for the first time:
Move the throttle stick to the Stop position, then switch the transmitter on.
Connect the flight battery to the speed controller: you will hear the special
sound sequence “123”, followed by a long beep and the selected brake setting.
The speed controller is now ready for use.
Protective functions
- Start-up guard: if the motor does not start within two seconds of the throttle command, the speed controller switches off the output voltage. If this should happen, you MUST move the throttle stick fully back before the motor will start. Failure to start may be due to any of the following reasons: the connection between speed controller and the motor is intermittent; the propeller or the motor is jammed; the gearbox is damaged, etc.
- Overheating guard: if the controller’s temperature rises above 110°C, the unit reduces the output voltage.
- Throttle signal failure protection: if the throttle signal is absent for one second, the controller reduces the output voltage. If a further failure occurs for two seconds, the controller switches off the output voltage completely.
Description of functions
The speed controller is set up at the factory to suit the Arcus E 2.2.
Errors and technical modifications reserved.
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