Safety Notes
to increased actuating forces. In addition, because of the intermediary electronic gyro
system, the servos are driven more often than with traditional use. These factors can
make the power consumption increase a lot compared to a flybar helicopter. When the
supply voltage falls below 3,5 volts for a short amount a of time, the system will power
off and reboot. In this case a crash of the helicopter is unavoidable.
Do not expose the MICROBEAST PLUS system to extreme variations in tem-
perature. Before powering up the system, wait some time so that the electronics can
acclimatize and any accumulated condensation is able to evaporate.
The sensors of MICROBEAST PLUS consist of highly sensitive electromechanical
components. These can be damaged due to moisture or mechanical or electrical impact.
Do not continue using this product if it has been exposed to such influences, e.g. due to
a crash of the model or due to overvoltage caused by a defective receiver power supply.
Otherwise a failure may happen any time.
When operating electric helicopters make sure that the electric motor cannot
start inadvertently during the setup procedure. Particularly pay attention if using
a single-line receiver and if the ESC is connected directly to the MICROBE AST
PLUS. We recommend disconnecting the electric motor from the ESC during the setup
procedure. Prior the first usage please slide the motor/pinion away from the main gear,
then check that the motor does not to start inadvertently when the receiver is switched
on.
When operating the RPM Governor feature of MICROBEAST PLUS it is
essential to ensure that the motor cannot start by accident when making adjustment
or performing preparations to start the engine. Carefully read this manual and make
sure you fully understand how the RPM Governor feature is operated before making
any adjustments. Also make sure the motor does not start when the radio link is
interrupted or when you switch on the transmitter initially. With electric driven models
do not dock the motor to the main gear unless all necessary adjustment procedures
have been finished. Always maintain sufficient safety distance to the motor and other
rapidly rotating components of the helicopter.
MICROBEAST PLUS with AttitudeControl can be used as a flying aid for
beginners by limiting the reaction of the helicopter to stick inputs and by stabilizing
the helicopter with a electronic control loop. However, this does not provide that the
helicopter can always be flown safely! By incorrect control inputs the helicopter still
may crash or be placed in a position in which the pilot becomes disoriented even when
using AttitudeControl. In addition, the helicopter can drift due to external influences
and it is not guaranteed that the artificial horizon of the device can stabilize the
helicopter at any time and recover from any orientation. Influences such as temperature
fluctuations or vibrations may cause incorrect results and distort the position calculation
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