Spartan Quark Manuel utilisateur
SPECIFICATION
Radio compatibility: All PCM, PPM and 2.4GHz radios
supporting the standard servo connector pinout (signal,
power, ground).
Servo compatibility: Digital servos as specified in this user
guide.
Servo pulse resolution: 250nSec
Operating voltage: 3.8V – 8.4 Volts, current draw <75mA
Dimensions: 20.6mm x 20.6mm x 9.1mm
Weight: Alloy case 10.2g, plastic 8.2g with all cables.
Operating conditions: -15 to 55 deg C, 5 to 131 deg F, 20
to 85 % humidity non condensing.
Storage: 10 to 70 deg C, 50 to 158 deg F, 20 to 90 %
humidity non condensing.
TROUBLESHOOTING, WARRANTY & REPAIRS
Should you encounter any problems, please do not return this
product to the store until you have carefully read this user
guide, consulted the knowledge base on the Spartan website
and sought advice from our technical support staff.
For repairs, servicing, technical support or questions
regarding the distribution of this product visit the support
page at the Spartan website: http://www.spartan-rc.com/
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CONTENTS
Specification................................................... inside cover
Overview ...................................................................... 3
Interconnections ............................................................ 3
Status Light .................................................................. 4
Setting up your gyro for the first time ............................... 5
Gyro Mounting ............................................................... 6
Linkage Setup................................................................ 8
Servo Type Selection ...................................................... 9
Gyro Configuration ....................................................... 11
Gyro Gain and Mode ..................................................... 14
Tail Rotor Pitch ............................................................ 16
Operation.................................................................... 17
Advanced Configuration Options ..................................... 19
Copyright and Licence................................................... 19
Warranty and Product Registration.................................. 20
Spare Parts and Accessories .......................................... 21
Liability Disclaimer ....................................................... 21
Important: This user guide [Doc. v1.0] was accurate at the
time of printing. As the firmware evolves some of the
configuration options described in here may have changed.
For firmware release notes visit the support knowledge base
on the Spartan website and consult topic 89.
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WARNING!
Model helicopters are not toys and have the potential to be
very dangerous. Failure to follow the safety precautions and
warnings in this user guide may result in severe injury to
yourself and others. Beginners are advised to seek further
advice from an experienced adult pilot.
Read through the entire manual before operating this product.
This product contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
Safety Precautions
BEFORE EACH FLIGHT:
• Verify that the gyro operates correctly.
• Verify that the gyro compensates in the correct direction.
• Verify that the gyro is operating in the desired mode.
• Verify that the gyro mounting pads are in good condition.
• Verify that the gyro wires are not contacting the frame of
the helicopter.
• Verify that all tail linkages, ball links and tail hub bearings
can move freely without excessive friction.
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OVERVIEW
Measuring a mere 20.6mm square and 9.1mm tall (0.81 x
0.81 x 0.36 inch) your new Spartan QuarkTM gyro is the
smallest and lightest heading hold gyro in its class. Its
cutting-edge MEMS (Micro Electrical Mechanical System)
sensor, powerful Digital Signal Controller and Spartan’s
market leading adaptive tail control technology offer optimal
gyro performance and exceptionally consistent yaw rates on
any size helicopter from tiny electric to the largest nitro
helicopters. The holding ability of the gyro is excellent and
precise giving a very solid and dependable feel.
INTERCONNECTIONS
(red plug)
Connect to receiver’s
gyro gain output. Also
used for data link.
(black plug)
Connect to receiver’s
rudder output.
Connect to digital
tail servo.
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STATUS LIGHT
Status Light
Description
Operating Mode
Steady
r
ed
Rate mode.
Steady blue
AVCS mode.
Blue 2 flashes
AVCS mode -
Rudder stick not
centred.
Blue slow
flashing
Start conditions not met. Gyro gain
is set to less than 5%.
Alternating
blue/red
Gyro calibrating.
Error Codes
Red slow
flashing
Gyro not receiving both rudder and
gain signals. Possibly not produced
by the receiver.
Red 1 flash
Gyro not receiving rudder signal.
Rudder plug is fitted incorrectly or
broken yellow wire.
Red 2 flashes
Gyro not receiving gain signal.
Gain plug is fitted incorrectly or
broken orange wire.
Red 3 flashes
Power on calibration or self-test
failed. Cycle power. If the problem
persists contact technical support.
Set
up
Steady violet
or
flashing
See Servo Type Selection and Gyro
Configuration sections.
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SETTING UP YOUR GYRO FOR THE FIRST TIME
Follow the steps below in the specified order to successfully
deploy your new Spartan gyro.
Fix the gyro on your model following the instructions shown
in the Gyro Mounting section later in this guide.
Connect the gyro to the receiver as shown in the
Interconnections section of this guide. Do not connect
the servo to the gyro at this time.
Ensure that the transmitter trims and sub-trims are set to
zero and that collective pitch to tail pitch mixing is disabled.
Select the correct servo type as described in the Servo
Type Selection section of this guide.
Connect the servo to the gyro.
Follow the instruction in the Linkage Setup section of this
guide to set the correct mechanical geometry of the tail.
Adjust rudder direction reversing at your transmitter.
Configure gyro reversing and servo endpoint as described
in the Gyro Configuration chapter if this guide.
Adjust gyro gain for both Rate and AVCS modes via your
transmitter. See Gyro Gain and Mode section.
Confirm tail rotor pitch changes in the correct direction to
oppose any movement of the tail. Confirm the rudder stick
produces the desired tail pitch movement and that there is
no mechanical binding. See Tail Rotor Pitch section.
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GYRO MOUNTING
The correct operation, performance and stability of your
Spartan gyro can be greatly affected by the way it is fixed on
the aircraft.
WARNING!
• It is essential that the gyro is mounted on a rigid flat
surface accurately perpendicular to the main shaft.
• Do not mount the gyro in locations where it may be
subjected to high levels of oily smoke, fuel, or other liquids.
• Do not allow the gyro case to touch other objects.
• Do not allow the gyro cable to touch the sharp edge of the
helicopter frames.
• Avoid mounting the gyro in direct proximity to other
electronic equipment and particularly servos.
• Avoid fixing the cable to the helicopter for the first 5cm (2
inches) from the gyro end to reduce transmission of vibrations
through the cable.
• Do not fit cable braid over the gyro wires.
• Inspect the condition of the adhesive pads as part of your
regular pre-flight checks.
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3mm adhesive foam pad
Stainless steel
p
late
1mm tape o
r
3mm foam pad
SET button on rea
r
side of gyro
The supplied mounting kit contains a stainless steel plate and
adhesive foam pads which have been selected by Spartan to
give the correct mass and shore hardness for effective
vibration damping. Always use the supplied mounting pads or
the Spartan replacement mounting pads available from your
Spartan gyro retailer.
Small electric helicopters (250, 450 and 500 size) – Use
a single 3mm foam pad without the steel plate.
Larger electric and nitro helicopters – Use a piece of the
1mm adhesive tape to mount the gyro on the steel plate and
a 3mm foam pad to mount the plate to the helicopter.
High vibration environments – Use a 3mm foam pad on
each side of the supplied steel plate.
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90°
Small Electric
Helicopters
(250, 450 and 500)
Ball link 7.5mm
from servo shaft
LINKAGE SETUP
The optimal mechanical setup is essential for getting the best
performance from your high end Spartan gyro. Ensure that
any slop in the system is kept to a minimum and that the tail
pitch linkages can move freely without excessive friction
through any guides, ball links or other joints.
With the gyro set to Rate mode and the rudder stick
positioned at the centre the servo arm should be at a 90°
angle with the pushrod as illustrated. To fly in Rate mode set
the linkage lengths for approximately 8° tail pitch in the
direction that compensates the main rotor torque.
Follow the advice in
the helicopter’s
assembly manual
regarding the
placement of the ball
link onto the tail
servo horn. When
such advice is not
provided or has
resulted in poor tail
performance we
recommend placing
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