Ares OPTIM 300 CP Instruction Manual Download

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Instruction Manual

Length:

20.25 in (514 mm)

Height:

7.25 in (184 mm)

Main Rotor Diameter:

22 in (588.8 mm)

Weight with Battery:

4.8 oz (135g)

Main Motor:

4200 KV brushless motor (installed)

Battery:

3S 11.1V 1350 mAh 30c LiPo battery (included)

Transmitter:

8-channel 2.4GHz (included)

On-Board Electronics:

25A brushless ESC ,

Flybarless unit w/Aegis Natural Flight Progression

(NFP) software and 6-axis Flight Stabilization System (FSS)

2.4GHz

receiver, 7.5 gram digital

servos

Specifications

Summary of Contents for OPTIM 300 CP

Page 1: ...in Motor 4200 KV brushless motor installed Battery 3S 11 1V 1350 mAh 30c LiPo battery included Transmitter 8 channel 2 4GHz included On Board Electronics 25A brushless ESC Flybarless unit w Aegis Natu...

Page 2: ...Flight Progression 14 Dual Rate Switch 14 Stability Control Switch 15 Idle Up Switch Stunt 15 Throttle Hold Switch 15 Throttle Curve Knob 16 Invert Switch 16 Tail Gain Knob 16 Flight Controls 17 Set U...

Page 3: ...6 axis Flight Stabilization System FSS automatically stabilizes the heli and helps you regain control and avoid a crash Learning to fly inverted is the first big step to 3D flight and the Optim 300 C...

Page 4: ...ence from a variety of sources outside your control This interference can cause momentary loss of control so it is advisable to always keep a safe distance from objects and people in all directions ar...

Page 5: ...echnology which has been tested and found to be compliant with the applicable regulations governing a radio transmitter in the 2 400GHz to 2 4835GHz frequency range The associated regulatory agencies...

Page 6: ...Cd or NiMH batteries also used in RC applications All instructions and warnings must be followed exactly to prevent property damage and or personal injury as mishandling of LiPo batteries can result i...

Page 7: ...y disconnect the battery then place it in a safe open area away from flammable materials to observe for at least 15 minutes Continuing to charge or dis charge a battery that has begun to balloon or sw...

Page 8: ...harging the LiPo battery using a non LiPo battery compatible charger such as a NiCd or NiMH battery char ger or even a different LiPo battery charger with the incorrect settings may result in damage t...

Page 9: ...battery is in place it can now be connected to the ESC battery plug After plugging the battery in set the helicopter on a level surface and allow the control system to initialize Do not move the heli...

Page 10: ...insuring you have movement on the swash plate If using a radio system other than the one included with the Optim 300CP RTF Please refer to your radio systems manual for binding linking instructions T...

Page 11: ...ld be set such that it outputs 100 when stability is turned on and 100 when stability is turned off The Norm Inverted 6 axis switch should be set such that it outputs 100 when non inverted flight is s...

Page 12: ...r to the S BUS receiver AZSZ2607 Connect the S BUS adapter to the FBL unit using the AZSZ2607 S BUS adapter cable Make sure to use the correct polarity such that the brown GROUND wire on the adapter c...

Page 13: ...ght is selected and 100 when inverted flight is selected Channel 8 should be set such that turning the knob from full counterclockwise to full clockwise moves the output from 100 to 100 If no knob dia...

Page 14: ...like a CP but it returns to a stable configuration when the sticks are released thus making it easier to avoid crashes Stable Mode functions in both normal and inverted flight It is turned off by movi...

Page 15: ...se caution engaging Idle Up brings the main rotor to full power To put the helicopter into stable mode 6 axis locate the Stable Mode Switch on the top left of the transmitter and flip it to the ON pos...

Page 16: ...tomatically flip to inverted stabilized flight allowing the pilot to gain experience in learning the flight controls when in inverted flight Please note that when the helicopter flips to inverted the...

Page 17: ...17 First Flight instruction HCP80 Descend Flight Controls If you are unfamiliar with the flight controls on you Optim 300 CP please review them in the illustrations below...

Page 18: ...arm is horizontal Repeat for all servos and then press the button on the FBL unit to save your settings and move to the next configuration step 2 Swashplate Leveling To level the swashplate use the e...

Page 19: ...should be lengthened and the back pushrod should be shortened equal amounts to adjust the swashplate backward If the helicopter tends to move backward in 3 axis flight the front pushrods should be sh...

Page 20: ...bration to improve performance If the helicopter is damaged in any way vibrations may increase enough to degrade helicopter performance In 3 axis mode this is typically characterized by visible shakes...

Page 21: ...ress the button on the FBL unit again to save your settings and proceed to elevator trim mode 2 6 Axis Elevator Trim When you enter the 6 axis elevator trim mode you will see the status LED begin to b...

Page 22: ...ng Please note that heading lock is turned completely off when the heading lock gain is set to 0 We do not recommend flying in this mode as the rudder will drift constantly However this mode can be us...

Page 23: ...s pot clockwise will increase tail dynamic Increasing tail dynamic may improve tail acceleration and deceleration helping the tail respond more rapidly to your input However increasing tail dynamic to...

Page 24: ...nue flying in this mode until you are comfortable controlling the helicopter in this new more dynamic setting while still having the benifit of 6 axis stability 3 Switch OFF Stabilized 6 axis Mode and...

Page 25: ...ore proceeding 2 The next step is to proceed as in step 1 but change the rates to HIGH while remaining in Stabilized 6 axis Mode Continue flying in this mode until you are comfortable controlling the...

Page 26: ...As before if you lose orientation or control you can switch the Stability Mode back ON to help avoid a crash Post Crash Inspection During the learning process some crashes are inevietable It is critic...

Page 27: ...d on Turn throttle hold o Battery voltage too low Charge battery Motor wires unplugged Plug in motor wires Helicopter not initialized Initialize helicopter Tail gain too low Increase tail gain Tail dr...

Page 28: ...1 3 3 7 7 7 8 8 11 12 10 5 14 14 21 44 41 18 18 47 46 23 26 26 30 27 28 31 31 23 40 38 38 33 33 1 29 49 50 45 17 41 41 20 20 20 51 32 36 34 37 4 4 9 22 25 19 15 39 2 9 16 22 13 2 43 52 35 6 Exploded V...

Page 29: ...Set AZSZ2347 11 Swashplate AZSZ2323 12 Main Shaft 2 AZSZ2348 13 Bearing Set 2x5x2 5 2 AZSZ2349 14 Tail Drive gear 2 AZSZ2350 15 Gear Hub AZSZ2351 16 Bearing Set 4x8x3 AZSZ2352 17 Motor Mount Set AZSZ2...

Page 30: ...39 Tail Hub AZSZ2370 40 Main Gear 2 AZSZ2319 41 Canopy AZSZ2371 42 Complete Hardware set AZSZ2331 43 Tail Thrust bearing Set 3x6x2 5 2 AZSZ2388 44 1350 mah 30c 3s 11 1 Battery AZSZ2373 45 Pinion Gear...

Page 31: ...r Fin Set AZSZ2338CF Carbon Fiber Tail Blade Set AZSZ2339CF Aluminum Head Block AZSZ2345AL Aluminum Follower Arms AZSZ2346AL Aluminum Anti Rotation Bracket AZSZ2355AL Aluminum tail Boom Support Set AZ...

Page 32: ...omponents that are found to be defective incorrectly manufactured or assembled may be repaired or replaced at the sole discretion of Firelands Your warranty item will be returned to you at Firelands e...

Page 33: ...33 NOTES...

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