AMX PLANES SWIFT 2100 Electric Motor Motor Glider User Manual
- June 15, 2024
- AMX PLANES
Table of Contents
- SWIFT 2100 Electric Motor Motor Glider
- DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
- SECURITY AND HAZARD WARNINGS
- BATTERY NOTICE & DISPOSAL
- DISPOSAL
- ON INAPPROPRIATE USE OF THE PRODUCT
- PRECAUTIONS
- OVERVIEW
- PACKING LIST
- SPECIFICATIONS
- MAIN WING INSTALLATION
- HORIZONTAL STABILIZER INSTALLATION
- CONTROL HORNS INSTALLATION
- BATTERY INSTALLATION
- DUAL RATE SETTINGS
- TROUBLE SHOOTING
- ROTECTION FUNCTION
- TROUBLESHOOTING ESC
- ESC SPECIFICATIONS
- References
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SWIFT 2100 Electric Motor Motor Glider
User Manual
SWIFT 2100 Electric Motor Motor Glider
SWIFT 2100 24135
Welcome to AMEWI
The Amelia Trade GmbH is an international import- and wholesale company for
R/C models, toys and creative items, located in Birchen near Paderborn,
Germany. Our product range includes over 10,000 items. Above all, this
includes remote-controlled car, helicopter, boat, and tank models as well as
a wide range of accessories and all necessary spare parts. Our sales network
includes over 700 specialist dealer and online retailers across Europe.
The company AMEWI Trade GmbH is a pure wholesale company. We only sell our
products to retailers. When you purchase AMEWI products as an end consumer,
you are entering into a contract with the retailer. Please always contact your
dealer in warranty cases.
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33178 Birchen
Germany
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Support: https://amewi.com
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
This product has been manufactured according to actual technical standards. The product is matching the requirements of the existing European and national guidelines. The Declaration of Conformity has been proofed. AMEWI Trade GmbH declares that this product is matching the basic requirements and remaining regulations of the guideline 2014/53/EU {RED). The declarations and documents are stored at the manufacturer and can be requested and applied there. https://amewi.com/Konformitaetserklaerungen For additional questions to the product and conformity please contact: Amelia Trade GmbH Nikolaus-Otto-Str. 18, 33178 Birchen Germany or website https://amewi.com.
SECURITY AND HAZARD WARNINGS
**** For damage, caused by disregarding of the manual, warranty expires.
We are not liable for secondary failures, material, or personal damage, caused
by in proper usage or disregarding the security notices.
Based on security and registration (CE) reasons, it is forbidden to modify the
product personally. Do not disassemble the product.
Small parts. Danger of suffocation or risk of injury caused by small parts.
Suitable for people aged 14+!
The product is not allowed to get moist or wet. The product is only allowed to
be used on flat and clean surfaces. Even a drop down from a small height can
cause damage to the product.
BATTERY NOTICE & DISPOSAL
Attention! Battery do not belong in the hands of children. A change of
the battery must be done by an adult person.
Never mix rechargeable batteries with non-rechargeable batteries. Never mix
fully charged batteries with almost empty batteries. Never mix batteries of
different capacities. Never try to charge dry batteries. Take care of the
correct polarity. Defective batteries belong to special waste. Never leave a
charging battery unattended. For questions about the charging time please read
the manual or ask the manufacturer.
Read the safety instructions and warnings before using or charging the Li-Ion
battery.
Stop using or charging it immediately if it leaks, has a temperature above 70°
C or anything else unusual occurs.
Use only a qualified and specific Li-Po/Li-Ion charger. Never charge the
battery unattended. Do not charge the battery if the charge exceeds 4.2 V /
cell. Do not charge the battery with a charging current above 2C. Please check
and ensure
that you are using a qualified charger. An unqualified charger may cause a
fire.
Do not discharge the battery with a current exceeding the maximum discharge
current. Otherwise, this will cause the battery to overheat. This may result
in bursting, fire or explosion.
Never disassemble, puncture, knock, drop, short circuit and/or throw the
battery into a fire.
Improper use such as short-circuiting, or overcharging may result in explosion
or fire.
Keep the battery in a safe place that babies or children cannot reach.
The above indicates the danger of using the battery. The user assumes full
responsibility for the outcome of using the battery.
DISPOSAL
AMEWI is registered below the Bat-Reg.-No. DE 77735153 and WEEE-Reg.-No.
93834722 at the foundation EAR and recycles all used electronic parts
properly. Electric and electronical products are not allowed to put in
household garbage. Please dispose the product at the end of the lifetime
according to the actual laws. You as a customer are responsible by law for the
return of all used batteries, a disposal over the household garbage is
forbidden! Batteries containing hazardous substances are marked with the
alongside symbols, which point to the prohibition of
disposal in household garbage.
Additional notations for the critical heavy metal are Cd=Cadmium,
Hg=Quicksilver, Pb=lead {Label is placed on the batteries, for example below
the bottom left trash symbols).
Based on RoHS labelling the manufacturer confirms, that all limit values were
taken care of at the time of manufacturing.
Batteries labelled with the recycling symbol can be put into used battery
collecting tank.
(Most supermarkets have)
They are not allowed to be put into local household garbage.
AMEWI Trade GmbH is involved in the dual system for boxing over the company
Lindell AG.
All used boxes are collected from partner companies (waste disposal
contractor) at private customers (local household), sorted and properly
utilized. The involvement in a Dual Systems helps to save C02 Emissions.
THANK YOU
Thank you for purchasing the Amelia Swift 2100. Please read the instruction
manual carefully and keep it for future reference.
WARNING
This remote-controlled plane is not a toy. It consists of many small parts
and is not suitable for children under 14 years.
A 11,1V or 14,8V 2200-3000mAh Li-Po battery is required for the model (not
included).
Always keep your fingers away from the drive parts and other moving parts to
avoid injury.
The model’s motor gets very hot. To avoid burn injuries, allow the motor to
cool for 10-15 minutes after use before touching it.
ON INAPPROPRIATE USE OF THE PRODUCT
Please do not disassemble or modify the model in any way. Do not use this product improperly or illegally and do not operate it in a manner that could endanger others or yourself.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Note: This product is manufactured according to strict performance guidelines and complies with safety standards and requirements. This product is not suitable for children under 14 years of age. The manufacturer is not liable for any injury or accident caused using abnormal parts, excessive wear and tear, improper assembly, or operation. Please operate this product safely and responsibly.
PRECAUTIONS
Please read the following safety information before using the model.
Please do not use the model in rain, snow, or thunderstorms. If liquid enters
the electronics, they may be irreparably damaged.
Please do not use the model in an environment that you cannot see.
Signal interference can cause the model to go out of control. Please do not
use the model in the following places:
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Near a radio tower, mobile phone masts or other places with active radio
waves.| Near crowds or in public places.| Near rivers, ponds or lakes.| Near
electricity pylons or other
transmission towers.
Please do not operate the model if you are tired or unwell, have drunk alcohol
or taken drugs – this may cause injury to yourself or others.
To avoid burns, never touch drive parts and motors during or immediately after
use as they can be very hot.
Incorrect operation of the transmitter can cause injury to you or others. Be
sure to familiarize yourself with the operation before using the model.
Check the model and the remote control before use. Check screws to make sure
they are tight.
When you have finished using the model, always switch off the model first and
then the remote control. Otherwise, the model may get out of control.
If the model gets out of range, it may get out of control. Please always stay
close to the model with the transmitter.
IMPORTANT NOTES
- Be sure to read thoroughly the manual before you begin.
- As the product contains small parts, keep it away from small children.
- Never reverse connection /disassemble the battery.
- Do not operate the model on public roads or crowded places.
AMXPLANES is the new premium aircraft line from Amelia. From the first design to the production of individual basic materials to the later completion, these models are designed with the highest precision in mind. A well-thought-out drive concept and the most modern electronics particularly distinguish our AMXPLANES aircraft. You can find all AMXPLANES models at https://amxplanes.amewi.com
OVERVIEW
The Swift 2100 features a robust composite-reinforced EPO foam and precisely
positioned carbon fiber reinforcements. The factory installed power system
with an efficient 3136-KVl000 brushless motor and 40A brushless controller,
paired with a 3S battery, provides ample thrust for fast climbs to high
altitudes as well as aerobatics.
The efficient aerodynamic design of the Swift 2100 allows for longer flight
times of 10-30 minutes with a mix of powered and glide flight. The lower wheel
and plastic parts at the wing tips and tail allow the pilot to land on hard
surfaces. The wing joints and glue-free design make assembly quick and easy –
only 6 screws are needed to make the Swift 2100 ready to fly.
PACKING LIST
A: Fuselage
B: Main Wing Spar
C: Main Wing
D: Horizontal Stabilizer
E: Linkage
F: Propeller
G: Spinner
H: Screw Set
SPECIFICATIONS
Material:| Lightweight yet strong EPO, ABS
engineering plastics| ESC:| 40A
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Wingspan:| 2100mm| Servos:| 6x 9g digital
Overall length:| 1050mm| Flying Time:| 10-30 Minutes
Wing Load:| 38,5g/dm²| Landing Gear:|
Wing Area:| 35dm²| Channels:| 5 Kamal – Throttle, Ailerons, Elevator,
Rudder & Flaps
Flying Weight:| 1350g| Skill Level:| Beginner
Propeller:| 10×6”, 2-Blade| Required Battery:| 3S/4S 2200 – 3000mAh
Motor:| 3136 1000KV| Build & Test Time:| 15 Minutes
MAIN WING INSTALLATION
- Insert the wing spar into the slots of the fuselage.
- Install the two wing halves onto the fuselage through the wing spar as shown.
- Use the included screws to secure the main wing (please do not over tighten the screws)
HORIZONTAL STABILIZER INSTALLATION
- Place the horizontal stabilizer into the slot of the tail as shown and fix it with supplied screw.
- Connect the elevator servo and the control horn with supplied linkage.
lnstall the spinner and propeller in sequence from A to C.
CONTROL HORNS INSTALLATION
Hole reference for flap servo linkage
Hole reference for aileron flap servo linkage
Hole reference for elevator servo linkage
BATTERY INSTALLATION
- Before connecting the battery to the plane, power on the transmitter and ensure throttle lever in the lowest position.
- Remove the battery hatch.
- Insert battery into the battery compartment with the power cable towards the rear of the plane and use straps to secure the battery.
- If necessary, reposition battery to adjust the center of gravity (CG) by moving the battery forward or backward.
CG SETTING
Correct center of gravity is very essential for a successful flight. Please refer to the below diagram to adjust the CG of the plane. Adjust the CG position by moving the battery forwards or backwards. If necessary, add ballast weight to achieve the correct CG position before flight.
CONTROL TEST
Power up the transmitter BEFORE connecting a fully charged battery and perform a full function test before flight – watch all control surfaces to verify correct direction of operation.
Amewi strongly recommends you also perform a full range test prior to each
flight!
SAFETY FIRST!! Please remove battery before carrying out any pre-flight
maintenance to the power system to prevent potential injury from unintended
EDF operation.
ALWAYS CHECK CONTROL SURFACE DIRECTION FROM BEHIND THE MODEL LOOKING FORWARD
TO ENSURE CORRECT OPERATION ![MX PLANES SWIFT 2100 Electric Motor Motor Glider
- CG SETTING1](https://manuals.plus/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/MX-PLANES- SWIFT-2100-Electric-Motor-Motor-Glider-CG-SETTING1.jpg)
DUAL RATE SETTINGS
Note: When flaps are released, the aircraft will be heading up, so mixed elevator control is required for good landings. It requires 1mm height lower for high dual-rate flap and 2mm lower for low dual-rate flap.
| Aileron| Elevator| Elevator| Flaps
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Low Dual Rate (H1/H2)| 10mm / 90%| 12mm / 80%| 12mm / 80%| 15mm
High Dual Rate (H1/H2)| 16mm / 120%| 15mm / 100%| 15mm / 100%| 25mm
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Problem | Possible Cause | Solution |
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Aircraft not responding to the throttle
but responding to other controls.| – ESC not calibrated
– Throttle deactivated on radio
– Motor wire disconnected| – Calibrate ESC according to manual
– Activate throttle on radio
– Check motor
Excessive propeller noise or Excessive
vibration| – Propeller/EDF loose or damaged
– Propeller/EDF out of balance
– Propeller/EDF fan incorrectly installed or mounting loose| – Tighten and/or
replace damaged parts
– Balance EDF unit
– Ensure mounting tight and parts correctly fitted
Reduced flight times or aircraft
underpowered| – Low battery charge
– ESC overheating
– Defective battery| – Recharge battery
– Ensure adequate cooling to ESC
– Replace battery with new one
Control surface not moving, or responds
slowly to control inputs| – Control surface, control horn, linkage, or servo
damaged
– Wire damaged or connector loose| – Replace or repair damaged parts and
adjust controls
– Check all wires and ensure connections are secure
– Repair/replace damaged wires or connectors
Control surface reversed| – Channels reversed on the transmitter| – Check
transmitter settings and adjust as required
Motor losing power in flight| – ESC not calibrated correctly
– ESC LVC low voltage cut-off activated
– Defective motor, ESC, or battery| – Recalibrate ESC
– Check the battery, transmitter, receiver, ESC, motor and replace it if
defective
– Get the aircraft land immediately and recharge the battery
BRUSHLESS ESC
Programmable Items (The option written in bold font is the default setting)
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Brake Setting: Enabled / Disabled
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Battery Type: Lipoid / NiMH
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Low Voltage Protection: Soft Cut-Off (Gradually reduce the output power) / Cut-Off (Immediately stop the output power)
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Low Voltage Protection Threshold: Low / Medium / High
a. For lithium battery, the battery cell number is calculated automatically. Low / medium / high cut-off voltage for each cell is: 2,85 / 3,15 / 3,3V. For example: For 3S Lipoid, when “Medium” cut-off threshold is set, the cut-off voltage will be 3,15 X 3 = 9,45V.
b. For NiMH battery, low / medium / high cut-off voltages are 0% / 50% / 65% of the start-up voltage (i.e., the initial voltage of battery pack), and 0% means the low voltage cut-off function is disabled. For example: For a 6 cells NiMH battery, fully charged voltage is 1,44 X 6 = 8,64V, when “Medium” cut-off threshold is set, the cut-off voltage is 8,64 * 50% 4,32V. -
Start-up Mode: Normal / Soft / Super-Soft (300ms / 1,5s / 3s)
a. Normal Mode is suitable for fixed-wing aircraft. Soft or Super-Soft modes are suitable for helicopters. The initial
acceleration of the Soft and Super-Soft modes is slower, it takes 1,5 seconds for soft start-up or 3 seconds fur Super Soft start-up from initial throttle advance to full throttle. If the throttle is completely closed (throttle stick moved to
bottom position) and opened again (Throttle stick move to top position) within 3 seconds after the first start-up, the re-start-up will be temporarily changed to normal mode to get rid of the chance of a crash caused by slow throttle
response. This special design is suitable for aerobatic flight when quick throttle response needed. -
Timing: Low / Medium / High (3,75° / 15° / 26,25°)
a. Usually, low timing is suitable for most motors. To get higher speed, High timing value can be chosen.
IMPORTANT: Remote controls have different throttle travel lengths. Please calibrate the throttle travel before flying.
THROTTLE RANGE CALIBRATION
Switch on the transmitter and move
the throttle to the top position.| Connect a battery to the
controller and wait two seconds.| A beep-beep sound should be heard. This
means that the top point of the transmitter has been stored.| Move the
throttle to the
lowest position, several
beep sounds will be heard. The beep sounds indicate the number of cells
detected in the battery.| A long beep sounds, this
means that the lowest
point of the throttle has
been stored.
STANDARD START PROCEDURE
Move the throttle to the lowest position and switch on the transmitter.|
Connect the battery to
the controller. A sequence of beeps will be heard indicating that
everything is OK.| Connect the battery to the controller. A sequence of beeps
will be heard indicating that everything is OK.| Once the self-test is
complete, a long beep will be heard.| Move the throttle up to
fly.
ROTECTION FUNCTION
- Start-up failure protection: If the motor fails to start within two seconds of throttle application, the ESC will cut-off the output power. In this case, the throttle stick MUST be moved to the bottom again to restart the motor. (Such a situation happens in the following cases: The connection between ESC and motor is not reliable, the propeller or the motor is blocked, the gearbox id damaged, etc.)
- Over-heat protection: When the temperature of the ESC is over 110 Celsius degrees, the ESC will reduce the output power.
- Throttle signal loss protection: The ESC will reduce the output power if throttle signal lost for 1 second, further loss for 2 seconds will cause the output power to be cut-off completely.
TROUBLESHOOTING ESC
Problem | Possible Cause | Solution |
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After power on, motor does not work, no sound is emitted | The connection | |
between battery and esc is not correct. | Check the connection, Replace the |
connector.
After power on, motor does not work such an alert tone is emitted: “beep-
beep-, beep-beep-, beep-beep-” (Every “beep-beep-” had a time interval of
about 1 second).| Input voltage is abnormal, too high, or too low.| Check the
voltage of the battery.
After power on, motor does not work such
an alert tone is emitted: “beep-, beep-, beep-” (Every “beep-” had a time
interval of about 2 second).| Throttle signal is irregular.| Check the
receiver and Transmitter.
Check the cable of throttle channel.
After power on, motor does not work such an alert tone is emitted: “beep-,
beep-, beep-” (Every “beep-” had a time interval of about 0,25 second).| The
throttle stick is not in the lowest position.| Move the throttle stick to the
bottom position.
After power on, motor does not work, a special tone “56712” is emitted after
2 beep tone (beep-beep-)| Direction of the throttle channel is reversed, so
the ESC has entered the program mode.| Set the direction of throttle channel
correctly.
The motor runs in the opposite direction.| The connection between ESC and
motor needs to be changed.| Swap any two wire connections between ESC and
motor.
PROGRAM THE ESC
Note: Please ensure that the throttle curve is set to 0 when the throttle stick is in the lowest position and at 100 when it is pushed to top.
- Enter program mode
- Select programmable item
- set item’s value (Programmable value)
- Exit program mode
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Enter Program mode
Switch on transmitter, move throttle stick to top position, connect the battery to ESC. Wait for 2 seconds, the motor should emit special tone like “beep-beep-“. Wait for 5 seconds, special tone like “56712” should emitted, which means program mode is entered. -
Select programmable Items
After entering program mode, you will hear 8 tones in a loop with the following sequence. If you move the throttle stick to bottom within 3 seconds after one kind of tones, this item will select.1. “Beep-“| Brake| (1 short tone)
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2. “Beep-Beep-“| Battery type| (2 short tone)
3. “Beep-Beep-Beep-“| Cut-off mode| (3 short tone)
4. “Beep-Beep-Beep-Beep”| Cut-off Threshold| (4 short tone)
5. “Beep—–”| Start-up mode| (1 long tone)
6. “Beep—–Beep-“| Timing| (1 long 1 short tone)
7. “Beep—–Beep-Beep-“| Set to default| (1 long 2 short tone)
8. “Beep—–Beep—–”| Exit| (2 long tone) -
Set item value (Programmable value)
You will hear several tones in loop. Set the value matching to a tone by moving throttle stick to top when you hear the tone, then a special tone “1515” emits, means the value is set and saved. (Keeping the throttle stick at top, you will go back to step 2 and you can select other items; or moving the stick to bottom within 2 seconds will exit program mode directly).Tones
Item| Beep- 1 short tone| Beep-Beep- 2 short tones| Beep-Beep-Beep- 3 short tones
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Brake| Off| On|
Battery Type| Lipoid| NiMH|
Cut-off| Soft| Off|
Threshold| Low| Medium| High
Start mode| Normal| Soft| Super-Soft
Timing| Low| Medium| High -
Exit program mode
There are 2 ways to exit program mode:
-1. In step 3, after special tone “1515”, please move throttle stick to the bottom position within 2 seconds.
-2 In step 2, after tone “beep—-beep—–” (item 8), move throttle stick to bottom within 3 seconds.
CONNECTION DIAGRAM
ESC SPECIFICATIONS
Type | 40A SBEC |
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Cont. Current | 40A |
Max. Current (10sec) | 60A |
LiPo | 2-4S |
Weight | 32g |
BEC Output | 5,5V/4A |
Dimensions | 23x52x7mm |
Programable | Yes |
SPARE PARTS
049-24135-01
Fuselage| 049-24135-02
Main Wing Set|
049-24135-03
Horizontal Stabilizer| 049-24135-04
Canopy
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049-24135-05
Rad / Wheel|
049-24135-06
Wing spar| 049-24135-01
Linkage| 049-24135-08
Screws
049-24135-09
Control Horns| 049-24135-10
Decal Sheet| 049-24135-11
Spinner| 049-24135-12
10*2″ Propeller
049-24135-13
3136 1000KV Motor| 049-AMPX-40A-1
40A ESC| 049-SER 9-200
Servo Digital 9g
200mm Wire| 049-SER9-100
Servo Digital 9g
100mm Wire
049-SER9-800
Servo Digital 9g
800mm Wire| | |
References
- Ferngesteuerte Fahrzeuge, Boote, Flugzeuge, Hubschrauber und Panzer - amewi.com
- Ferngesteuerte Fahrzeuge, Boote, Flugzeuge, Hubschrauber und Panzer - amewi.com
- Die neue Flugzeugmarke von Amewi AMXPlanes - amewi.com
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