Ares OPTIM 300 CP User manual

Instruction Manual

Length: 20.25 in (514 mm)

Height: 7.25 in (184 mm)

Main Rotor Diameter: 22 in (588.8 mm)

Weight with Baery: 4.8 oz (135g)

Main Motor: 4200 KV brushless motor (installed)

Baery: 3S 11.1V 1350 mAh 30c LiPo baery (included)

Transmier: 8-channel 2.4GHz (included)

On-Board Electronics: 25A brushless ESC , Flybarless unit w/Aegis Natural Flight Progression

(NFP) soware and 6-axis Flight Stabilizaon System (FSS),2.4GHz

receiver, 7.5 gram digital servos

Specifications

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Table of Contents

Specications �� 1

Introduction �� 3

Safety Precautions �� 4

General Precautions �� 4

FCC Information �� 5

Optim 300 CP Contents �� 5

Needed to Complete �� 6

LiPo Battery Warnings �� 6

Charging LiPo Battery�� 8

Flight Battery Installation �� 9

Binding Procedure RTF �� 10

Alternate Radio Installation �� 10

Transmitter Details �� 13

Natural 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 Up Menu�� 18

Manual Trim Locks �� 19

Trimming for 3-Axis Mode �� 19

Setting Pitch �� 19

Vibration and 6-Axis Drift �� 20

Parameter Menu �� 20

Tuning Cyclic in 3-Axis �� 22

Fine Tuning Rudder�� 23

Flight Progression �� 24

Post Crash Inspection �� 26

Trouble Shooting Guide �� 27

Exploded View �� 28

Parts Legend �� 29

Upgrade Parts List �� 31

Warranty Information �� 32

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Introduction

The Ares Advantage Optim 300CPistherstRChelicopterinits

sizeandclasstoassistpilotslookingtoprogressfromsportyingto

3D.TheAegisNaturalFlightProgression(NFP)technologyinthe

Optim300CPcombinesastate-of-the-art6-axissensorsystemwith

groundbreakingcontrolsoftwaretocreateaRChelitrainingtoolunlike

anyother.Ifyou’renewtoCPight,yourrststepistoyusingthe

advanced6-axisFlightStabilizationSystem(FSS)ontheOptim300CP

thatallowsyoutoybasicsportmaneuvers.Allyouhavetodoifyou

happentogetintotroubleisletgoofthesticksandthe300CPwillright

itselfandassistyouinavoidinganypotentialcrashes.Whenyou’re

readytotestyourskillswith3Dight,theipofaswitchputsyouin

3-axisagilitymode.Pairthiswiththehigh-performancecapabilitiesof

the300CPheli,andyouwillbeabletoexecutejustaboutany3Dight

maneuveryoucanimagine.Betteryet,ifyoulosecontrol,ippingthe

switchbacktothe6-axisFlightStabilizationSystem(FSS)automatically

stabilizestheheliandhelpsyouregaincontrolandavoidacrash!

Learningtoyinvertedistherstbigstepto3DightandtheOptim

300CPmakestakingthesteptoinvertedighteasierthanever.The

transmitterfeaturesaswitchthat,whenturnedonwhilein6-axisFSS

mode,automaticallyipstheOptimtostableinvertedight.Whilein

stableinvertedight,youcanfamiliarizeyourselfwithhowtheheli

respondsdifferentlytoyourcontrolswiththeassuranceofknowing

thatallyouneedtodoifyoulosecontrolisletgoofthesticksandthe

NaturalFlightProgression(NFP)technologyassistsyouingoingbackto

astableinvertedhover.Andwhenyouwanttoreturntoyingrightside

upagain,it’saseasyasanotheripoftheswitch!

The Ares Advantage Optim 300CPRTFcomeswitha100%pre-

assembledairframe,an8-channel2.4GHztransmitter,an11.1V

1350mAh30cLiPobattery,an800mADCchargerwithanACadapter,

andeventheAAbatteriestopowerupyourtransmitter.Withnothing

extratobuytogetintheair,you’llbeonyourwaytoadvancingyour

yingskillswiththeAresAdvantageOptim 300CPwithinminutesof

openingthebox!

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Failure to use this product in the intended manner as described in the

following instruction can result indamageand/orpersonalinjury.ARadio

Controlled(RC)airplane/helicopter/quadcopterisnotatoy!Ifmisuseditcan

causeseriousbodilyharmanddamagetoproperty.

Keepitemsthatcouldbecomeentangledintherotorbladesawayfromthe

rotorblades,includinglooseclothing,tools,etc.Beespeciallysuretokeep

yourhands,faceandotherpartsofyourbodyawayfromtherotorblades.

Astheuserofthisproductyouaresolelyandwhollyresponsibleforoperating

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directionsaroundyourmodelasthis

willhelptoavoidcollisionsand/orinjury.

Safety Precautions

• Neveroperateyourmodelifthevoltageofthe

batteriesinthetransmitteristoolow.

• Alwaysoperateyourmodelinanopenareaawayfrom

obstacles,people,vehicles,buildings, etc.

• Carefullyfollowthedirectionsandwarningsforthis

andanyoptionalsupportequipment

(chargers,rechargeablebatteries,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specicallydesignedandprotectedfor

useinwater.

• Neverlickorplaceanyportionofthemodelinyour

mouthasitcouldcauseseriousinjuryor even death.

General Precautions

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FCC Information

Thisdevicecomplieswithpart15oftheFCCrules.Operationissubjectto

thefollowingtwoconditions:

(1)Thisdevicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference,and(2)thisdevicemust

acceptanyinterferencereceived,includinginterferencethatmaycause

undesiredoperation.

Caution:Changesormodicationsnotexpresslyapprovedbytheparty

responsibleforcompliancecouldvoidtheuser’sauthoritytooperatethe

equipment.

Thisproductcontainsaradiotransmitterwithwirelesstechnology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ofthefollowingcountriesrecognizethe

notedcerticationsforthisproductasauthorizedforsaleanduse:USA

Optim 300 CP Contents

Item Descripon

Not Available Separately ........... Opm 300 CP RTF Airframe

AZSZ2302............................. Opm 300 CP RFR (Ready-For-Receiver) Heli

AZSZ2381 ...................................MP8H 8-Channel Helicopter Transmier,

Mode 2

Not Available Separately ............ AA Baeries (4pcs)

AZSZ2384 ................................800mA,3S,11.1V, DC Charger w/ AC adaptor

AZSZ2373................................1350mah, 30C,3S,11.1V LiPo Baery

AZSZ2329 .................................... Main Rotor Blade Set

AZSZ2339 .................................... Tail Blade Set

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Needed to Complete

The Opm 300 CP RTF includes everything

needed to y right out of the box. There’s

nothing extra to buy or provide!

LiPo Battery Warnings

IMPORTANTNOTE:LithiumPolymerbatteriesaresignicantlymore

volatilethanthealkaline,NiCd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inre.Byhandling,chargingorusing

theincludedLiPobatteryyouassumeallrisksassociatedwithLiPo

batteries.Ifyoudonotagreewiththeseconditionspleasereturnthe

completeproductinnew,unusedconditiontotheplaceofpurchase

immediately.

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YouMUSTchargetheLiPobatteryinasafeareaawayfrom

ammablematerials.

NEVERchargetheLiPobatteryunattendedatanytime.When

chargingthebatteryyoushouldALWAYSremaininconstant

observationtomonitorthechargingprocessandreactimmediate-

lytoanypotentialproblemsthatmayoccur.

Afterying/dischargingthebatteryyoumustallowittocoolto

ambient/roomtemperaturebeforerecharging.

TochargetheLiPobatteryyouMUSTuseonlytheincludedLiPo

balance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timeduringthechargeordischargeprocessthebattery

beginstoballoonorswell,discontinuechargingordischarging

immediately.Quicklyandsafelydisconnectthebattery, then

placeitinasafe,openareaawayfromammablematerialsto

observeforatleast15minutes.Continuingtochargeordis-

chargeabatterythathasbeguntoballoonorswellcanresultina

re.Abatterythathasballoonedorswollenevenasmallamount

mustberemovedfromservicecompletely.

Storethebatteryatroomtemperature,approximately68–77°

Fahrenheit(F),andinadryareaforbestresults.

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Whentransportingortemporarilystoringthebattery,thetempera-

turerangeshouldbefromapproximately40–100°F.Donotstore

thebatteryormodelinahotgarage,carordirectsunlightwhenev-

erpossible.If stored in a hot garage or car the battery can be

damaged or even catch re!

Donotover-dischargetheLiPobattery.DischargingtheLiPobat-

terytoolowcancausedamagetothebatteryresultinginreduced

power,ightdurationorfailureofthebatteryentirely.

LiPocellsshouldnotbedischargedtobelow3.0Veachunderload.

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Inthecaseofthe3-Cell/1S11.1VLiPobatteryusedtopowerthe

Optim300CP,youwillnotwanttoallowthebatterytofallbelow

9.0Vduringight.

TheESCunithaslowvoltagecutoff(LVC)protection.Howeverit

isnotrecommendedtorunthebatteriesdowntothislevelona

regularbasis.

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YouMUSTchargetheincluded1350mAh3-Cell/3S11.1V30CLiPoBattery

(AZSZ2373)usingtheincluded800mAChargerw/ACadapter(AZSZ2384)or

asuitablycompatibleLiPobatterycharger.Charging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tothebatteryorevenreresultinginpropertydamageand/

orpersonalinjury.

Tochargetheightbattery,rstplugtheACchargeadapterintoanACout-

letandthenpluginthe800mADCBalanceChargertotheadapter.Plugthe

ightbatterybalanceadapterintothebalancecharger.Withthebatterycon-

nectedtothecharger,boththeredandgreenLEDwilllightup.Whenthe

greenLEDgoesout,leavingonlytheredLEDlit,thechargingiscomplete.

Charging LiPo Battery

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Flight Battery Installation

Attachthebatterytotheairframeusingtheincludedhookandlooptape.

Securethebatterywiththethehookandloopstrap.Oncethe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helicopterduringthistime.

Thistypicallytakesa5-10seconds,whencompletetheservoswilldoa

seriesofmovementsandcontrolfromthetransmitterisestablished.

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Binding Procedure RTF

*Please note, for your safety, we recommend unplugging two of the motor

wires anytime you will be working on the helicopter.

1. PressandholdthebuttonontheFBLunitwhilepluggingintheight

battery.AtthispointyoushouldseetheLEDonthereceiverstartto

blinkrapidly.

2. Withallthecontrolswitchessetawayfromyouturnonthe

transmitterandyoushouldnoticetheLEDonthereceiverswitch

fromblinkingtosolid.

3. AftertheLEDonthereceiverissolidyourhelicopterisbound.To

checkthis,youmustrstunplugtheightbattery,thenplugitback

in.Aftertheightbatteryispluggedbackin,waitforthehelicopterto

initializeandmovethecyclicstick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. The INP port on the FBL unit can be utilized to

bind/link certain radio systems.

Alternate Radio Installation

Instructions for use with Spektrum™ DSM2® or DSMX®

Transmitter and Satellite Receiver

ToyyourOptim300CPusingaSpektrumcompatibleradiosystem,

youwillneedaDSM2orDSM-XcompatiblereceiverandaSpektrum

compatibletransmitterinHelicoptermodewith6channelsormore.

ConnecttheSpektrumDSM2orDSMXreceivertothereceiverport

ontheNFPcontrolunitandsecureitinanappropriatelocationonthe

airframeusingdouble-sidedadhesive.

YoucanyyourOptim300CPwithradiosystemsfromseveral

manufacturers.Theseinstructionswillgiveyouanoverviewofthe

stepsrequired.

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