Ares Advantage EXERA 130CX User manual
Instrucon Manual
Specifications
Length: 9.6 in (245mm)
Height: 6.3 in (160mm)
Main Rotor Diameter: 10.5 in (265mm)
Weight with Baery: 4.8 oz (135g)
Main Motor: N40 (2 installed)
Baery: 700mAh 1S 3.7V LiPo (included)
Charger: 1S 3.7V LiPo AC (included)
Transmier: 4-channel 2.4GHz (included)
On-Board Electronics: Receiver, 4-in-1 control unit with 2 ESC’s/mixer/
gyro, 2 servos, Altude Assist Technology module
and sensors (installed)
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Table of Contents
Specicaons ........................................................................................................................................... 1
Introducon ............................................................................................................................................. 3
Safety Precauons and Warnings ............................................................................................................ 3
FCC Informaon ....................................................................................................................................... 4
Exera 130 CX Contents............................................................................................................................. 4
Flight Checklist ........................................................................................................................................ 5
LiPo Baery Warnings and Usage Guidelines .......................................................................................... 5
Charging the LiPo Flight Baery .............................................................................................................. 6
Installing the Transmier Baeries ......................................................................................................... 6
Transmier Details .................................................................................................................................. 7
Flight Controls and Trimming .................................................................................................................. 8
Installing and Removing the LiPo Flight Baery ...................................................................................... 9
Control Unit Inializaon and Arming ................................................................................................... 10
Altude Assist Technology (AAT) ........................................................................................................... 11
Flying in AAT Mode 1..............................................................................................................................12
Flying in AAT Mode 2..............................................................................................................................13
Flying in AAT Mode 3 .............................................................................................................................14
Recommended Flying Progression ........................................................................................................14
Calibraon .............................................................................................................................................14
Notes on Ultrasonic Ranging ................................................................................................................15
Selecng a Flying Area............................................................................................................................15
Flying Tips .............................................................................................................................................. 16
Exploded View ....................................................................................................................................... 17
Replacement Parts List .......................................................................................................................... 17
Warranty, Support and Service .............................................................................................................. 19
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Introduction
Safety Precautions and Warnings
As the user of this product you are solely and wholly responsible for operang it in a manner that does
not endanger yourself and others or result in damage to the product or the property of others.
This model is controlled by a radio signal that is subject to possible interference 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 direcons around your model as this will help
to avoid collisions and/or injury.
• Never operate your model if the voltage of the baeries in the
transmier is too low.
• Always operate your model in an open area away from obstacles,
people, vehicles, buildings, etc.
• Carefully follow the direcons and warnings for this and any op-
onal support equipment (chargers, rechargeable baeries, etc.).
• Keep all chemicals, small parts and all electronic components out
of the reach of children.
• Moisture causes damage to electronic components. Avoid water
exposure to all electronic components, parts, etc. not specically de-
signed and protected for use in water.
• Never lick or place any poron of the model in your mouth as it
could cause serious injury or even death.
The Ares Advantage Exera 130 CX is the most advanced and easiest to y 4-channel CX heli ever! Like
other CX helis on the market it features an ultra-stable coaxial, counter-rotang blade design that helps
make ying easy. However, what sets the Exera 130 CX apart is that it includes innovave Aegis Altude
Assist Technology (AAT).
Designed and developed exclusively by Aegis engineers, AAT automacally assists in maintaining
altude above the ground and avoiding collisions with the ceiling through the use of state-of-the-
art ultrasonic sensors similar to those found in the luxury automobiles for collision intervenon
and parking assistance. The resulng benet is that AAT makes it easy for rst-me pilots to master
4-channel control and gives low-me and experienced pilots added condence to y in smaller indoor
spaces where height is limited. Plus, with the Exera 130 CX, once 4-channel ight becomes easy, you
can turn o AAT completely and sll have a great looking, great ying heli!
The Ares Advantage Exera 130 CX arrives 100% factory-assembled, test own and ready to y. Standard
features include a unique and durable airframe design; a highly-detailed MD 500E scale body equipped
with LED lights; a 4-channel transmier with an LCD screen, dual rates and 2.4GHz technology; a
700mAh 1S 3.7V LiPo baery and an AC charger for convenient charging from almost any outlet. Best
of all, the AAT module and ultrasonic sensors are factory-installed and ready to use with no assembly,
setup or adjustments required!
So whether you’re a rst-me pilot looking for the best heli to start with or an experienced pilot
looking to expand your skills in ght indoor spaces, innovave Aegis AAT makes the Exera 130 CX
perfect for you!
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FCC Information
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operaon is subject to the following two condions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operaon.
Cauon: Changes or modicaons not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This product contains a radio transmier with wireless technology which has been tested and found
to be compliant with the applicable regulaons governing a radio transmier in the 2.400GHz to
2.4835GHz frequency range.
The associated regulatory agencies of the following countries recognize the noted cercaons for this
product as authorized for sale and use: USA
Item Descripon
Not Available Separately...................Exera 130 CX RTF Airframe
AZSZ2008M2 ....................................M4IP Micro 4-Channel IP Transmier, Mode 2
Not Available Separately...................AA Baeries (4 pcs)
AZSB7001S25J...................................700mAh 1-Cell/1S 3.7V 25C LiPo Baery, JST Connector
AZSZ2004..........................................1-Cell/1S 3.7V LiPo, 1.0A 100-240V AC Charger, JST Connector
Not Shown........................................Spare Upper and Lower Main Rotor Blade Set (1 pair each)
Exera 130 CX Contents
Calibration
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Flight Checklist
PLEASE NOTE: This checklist is NOT intended to replace the content included in this instrucon man-
ual. Although it can be used as a quick start guide, we strongly suggest reading through this manual
completely before proceeding.
• Always turn the transmitter ON first
• Connect the LiPo flight battery to the control unit
• Allow the control unit to initialize and arm properly (on a flat/level surface)
• Fly the model (take-off from a flat/level surface)
• Land the model (land on a flat/level surface)
• Disconnect the LiPo flight battery from the control unit
• Always turn the transmitter OFF last
LiPo Battery Warnings and Usage Guidelines
IMPORTANT NOTE: Lithium Polymer baeries are signicantly more volale than the alkaline, NiCd
or NiMH baeries also used in RC applicaons. All instrucons and warnings must be followed exact-
ly to prevent property damage and/or personal injury as mishandling of LiPo baeries can result in
re.
By handling, charging or using the included LiPo baery you assume all risks associated with LiPo bat-
teries. If you do not agree with these condions please return the complete product in new, unused
condion to the place of purchase immediately.
You must charge the LiPo baery in a safe area away from ammable materials. It
is strongly suggested that when charging the baery you place it on a non-amma-
ble surface, such as a ceramic dish or ceramic le.
Never charge the LiPo baery unaended at any me. When charging the baery
you should always remain in constant observaon to monitor the charging process
and react immediately to any potenal problems that may occur.
Aer ying/discharging the baery you must allow it to cool to ambient/room
temperature before recharging.
To charge the LiPo baery use the included 1-Cell/1S 3.7V LiPo, 1.0-Amp AC Char-
ger (AZSZ2004) or a suitably compable LiPo baery charger. Failure to do so may
result in a re causing property damage and/or personal injury. DO NOT use a NiCd
or NiMH charger.
If at any me during the charge or discharge process the baery begins to balloon
or swell, disconnue charging or discharging immediately. Quickly and safely dis-
connect the baery, then place it in a safe, open area away from ammable mate-
rials to observe for at least 15 minutes. Connuing to charge or discharge a baery
that has begun to balloon or swell can result in a re. A baery that has ballooned
or swollen even a small amount must be removed from service completely.
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Store the baery at room temperature, approximately 68–77° Fahrenheit (F), and in a
dry area for best results.
When transporng or temporarily storing the baery, the temperature range should
be from approximately 40–100°F. Do not store the baery or model in a hot garage, car
or direct sunlight whenever possible. If stored in a hot garage or car the baery can be
damaged or even catch re.
Do not over-discharge the LiPo baery. Discharging the LiPo baery too low can cause
damage to the baery resulng in reduced power, ight duraon or failure of the baery
enrely. The 1S LiPo used to power the Exera 130 CX should not fall below 3V.
The 4-in-1 control unit includes a low voltage cuto (LVC). As the low voltage level is
reached the Red LED on the tail of the 130 CX changes from blinking with a slow single
blink to a slow double blink. This combined with the reduced available power is the in-
dicaon that a baery recharge is required. Connued discharging can cause permanent
damage to the LiPo baery resulng in reduced power output and/or shortened ight
duraons during subsequent ights (or failure of the baery enrely).
Charging the LiPo Flight Battery
You must charge the included 700mAh 1-Cell/1S 3.7V 25C LiPo Baery (AZSB7001S25J) using only the
included 1-Cell/1S 3.7V LiPo, 1.0A 100-240V AC Charger (AZSZ2004) or a suitably compable LiPo bat-
tery charger. Charging the LiPo baery using a non-LiPo baery compable charger (such as a NiCd or
NiMH baery charger), or even a dierent LiPo baery charger with the incorrect sengs, may result
in damage to the baery or even re resulng in property damage and/or personal injury
When the included 120-240V AC charger is plugged into a wall socket the GREEN LED is
displayed.
Plug the 1-Cell 3.7V baery’s JST connector into the JST plug on the charger making sure that
the correct polarity is maintained. There is a small tab on the plug to assist. The LED on the
charger turns RED.
The charger is automac and when charging is complete the LED returns to solid GREEN.
Installing the Transmitter Batteries
Install the four (4) included AA baeries in the back of the transmier by rst removing the baery
compartment cover/door. Ensure proper polarity of the baeries before installing them (as noted by
the markings molded into the baery compartment), then re-install the compartment cover/door.
NOTE: If at any me the voltage indicated on the LCD screen falls below 1/2, it will be necessary to
replace the AA baeries with new ones.
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Transmitter Details
Antenna Posion/Orientaon
The RF output signals transmit best/strongest from the sha of the antenna rather than from the p. As
a result you should never point the p of the antenna directly at the model. Also, the transmier anten-
na can be rotated up to 180° and folded up to 90° so be sure to hold the transmier and posion the
antenna as needed to ensure the best possible signal transmission.
Control/Servo Reversing
The servos are set for correct operaon from the factory. Servo reversing is available on each of the 4
channels, Throle, Rudder, Elevator, Aileron. To reverse any channel press and hold both of that chan-
nels trim buons simultaneously. In approximately 2 seconds the channel will reverse and a beep tone
will be heard. The graphic symbol on the LCD panel for that channel will indicate the change. Repeat
the process to change again. Once a channel is reversed the informaon will be retained aer the
transmier is turned o. It is unlikely that channel reversing will be necessary when using this transmit-
ter with the Exera 130 CX.
Dual Rates
High and Low control throw rates are selectable using
the throle sck. By pressing the end of the throle
sck toward its base a slight click will be felt and the
rate will toggle between High and Low. The rate select-
ed is indicated on the LCD screen in the upper right
near the baery strength indicator. Low rates are rec-
ommended when geng used to the helicopter. High
rates give more control movement and is suitable for
the more experienced pilot.
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Flight Controls and Trimming
In the event you are not familiar with the controls of the Exera 130 CX please take the me to familiar-
ize yourself.
Throle trim buons. It is not necessary to change
the throle trims from their factory sengs.
Used to keep the nose of the helicopter
from turning to the le or right when hov-
ering. For example, if the nose of the he-
licopter turns to the right when hovering
press the le trim buon several mes unl
the nose of the helicopter stays as close to
“straight” as possible with no further rudder
control/trim input.)
Increases and decreases power to the motors
causing the helicopter to ascend or descend.
Causes the nose of the helicopter to
rotate le or right.
NOTE: It is not uncommon for the nose of most CX (coaxial) helicopters to dri slightly in one
direcon or the other throughout a ight (as the motors heat up and the baery discharges/voltage
drops). This means you may nd it necessary to adjust the rudder trim slightly throughout a ight but
typically no more than a few buon presses are necessary.
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With the nose of the helicopter facing away
from you, pushing the sck forward will
cause the helicopter to move forward. Pull-
ing the sck backward will cause the heli-
copter to move backward
Used to help keep the helicopter from dri-
ing forward or backward when hovering. For
example, if the helicopter dris forward, press
the rear trim buon several mes unl the
helicopter stops moving forward
With the nose of the helicopter facing away
from you, moving the sck to the le will
move the helicopter le. Moving the sck
to the right will move the helicopter to the
right.
Used to help keep the helicopter from dri-
ing le or right when hovering. For example,
if the helicopter dris le, press the right
trim buon several mes unl the helicop-
ter stops moving le
Installing and Removing the LiPo Flight Battery
Aer the LiPo baery has been fully charged it’s ready to be installed in the helicopter. Open the bat-
tery hatch on the boom of the body by moving the black hatch latch towards the nose and pulling
down. Install the baery by sliding it carefully into the baery holder with the wires facing the rear.
Make sure to secure the baery plug and wires under the clip on the baery door, this keeps the wires
from contacng any of the moving parts inside the helicopter body.
To remove the LiPo ight baery (aer unplugging it) pull on the sides of the baery (NOT on the wire
leads!) while carefully holding the body out of the way to remove it from the mount/helicopter com-
pletely.
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The Exera 130 CX is equipped with a compact and advanced 4-in-1 control unit. The control unit is a
lightweight combinaon of two electronic speed controls (ESCs), a mixer and gyro.
This checklist includes the steps you must follow to ensure proper inializaon, arming and operaon
of the control unit:
• Before each ight you must ALWAYS turn the transmier on BEFORE connecng the
LiPo ight baery to the control unit. Never connect the baery to the control unit
before powering the transmier on rst. Aer each ight you should always discon-
nect the baery from the control unit before turning the transmier o.
• The le-hand/throle sck must be set in the lowest posion in order for the con-
trol unit to arm properly. Failure to lower the sck can prevent the ESCs from arming
and/or the gyro from inializing properly. In some cases it may be necessary to also
lower the throle trim.
• Aer installing the baery in the helicopter you must be careful to ensure proper
polarity when plugging it into the 4-in-1 control unit.
Also, although the ‘JST’ connectors are ‘keyed’ to minimize the risk of a reverse polarity connecon, if
you force them it is possible to make connecon with incorrect/reversed polarity potenally causing
damage to the control unit and/or baery. When the connectors are properly aligned for correct
polarity, connecng them should require only a minimal amount of pressure to achieve the light ‘click’
that indicates secure connecon.
IMPORTANT NOTE: AFTER THE BATTERY IS CONNECTED TO THE CONTROL UNIT IT’S
IMPORTANT TO PLACE THE HELICOPTER ON LEVEL GROUND AND NOT MOVE OR ROTATE
THE HELICOPTER FOR 6 SECONDS TO ALLOW THE GYRO’S TO CALIBRATE AND ARM THE
MOTORS. If you do move/rotate the helicopter during this me it may aect inializa-
on/calibraon of the gyro which could require signicant rudder trim adjustments
and/or prevent the gyro from working during the ight. If this happens you must
disconnect the baery from the control unit and repeat the inializaon/calibraon
process.
Aer the helicopter has armed the motors use cauon as the rotor blades will now spin
with throle sck input! Do not advance/raise the throle sck unl you are clear of the
rotor blades and ready to y.
CAUTION:
Control Unit Initialization and Arming
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