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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Assignthechannelsonthetransmitterasfollows:

Channel1:Throttle

Channel2:Aileron

Channel3:Elevator

Channel4:Rudder

Channel5:6-axisstabilityON/OFFswitch

Channel6:Pitch

Channel7(ifavailableontransmitter):Norm/Inverted6-axisswitch

Channel8(ifavailableontransmitter):Tailgain

IfChannel8isnotavailable,tailgainmustbeadjustedfromPot3on

theFBLunit.IfChannel7isnotavailable,inverted6-axisightisnot

enabled.

Ifthetransmitterhasprogrammablepitch/throttlecurvesavailable,we

recommendalinearthrottlecurveandalinearpitchcurveinNormal

modeand100%throttlewithalinearpitchcurveinIdleupMode.

The6-axisstabilityOn/Offswitchshould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ightisselectedand100%wheninverted

ightisselected.

Channel8shouldbesetsuchthatturningtheknobfromfull

counterclockwisetofullclockwise(increasinggain)movestheoutput

from-100%to100%.Ifnoknob/dialisavailable,thechannelshould

beassignedavalueof0.

BINDING

IfyouareusingtheDSM2protocol,youwillneedtoplaceaSpektrum

BindPlugontheInputconnectorontheybarlesscontrolunitbefore

binding.IfyouareusingtheDSM-Xprotocol,thisisnotnecessary.

Toenterbindmode,withthetransmitterpoweredoff,pressandhold

thebuttonontheFBLunitwhileplugginginthebattery.Thereceiver

willstarttoblinkrapidlytoindicatethatitisinbindmode.Then,power

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onthetransmitterinbindmode.TheLEDindicatoronthereceiver

shouldbecomesolidtoindicateasolidlink.Youcannowremovethe

BindPlug(ifconnected).Youwillneedtounplugthebatteryandplug

itbackintore-initializethesystem.

Youcanalsouseanothersystemtobindthereceiverandtransmitter

andtheninstallthealreadyboundreceiverintothehelicopter.

Instructions for use with Futaba® Transmitter and S.BUS

Receiver

ToyyourOptim300CPwithaFutabaradiosystem,youwillneeda

programmableFutabacompatibletransmitterinhelicoptermodewith

6channelsormoreandaFutabacompatibleS.BUSreceiverwith

6channelsormore.TheOptim300CPsupportsbothS-FHSSand

FASSTradioprotocols.Youwillalsoneedanadaptertoconnectthe

receiver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connectstotheGROUND

pinontheS.BUSadapter.DO NOT connect the servo outputs on

the S.BUS receiver to the FBL unit,asdoingsomaydamagethe

devicesandwillcausethehelicoptertofunctionincorrectly.

Channel1:Aileron

Channel2:Elevator

Channel3:Throttle

Channel4:Rudder

Channel5:6-axisstabilityON/OFFswitch

Channel6:Pitch

Channel7(ifavailableontransmitter):Norm/Inverted6-axisswitch

Channel8(ifavailableontransmitter):Tailgain

Channels1-7shouldbenormalandchannel8shouldbereversed.

Werecommenda-100to100settingforchannels5,7and8.

Ifchannel8isnotavailable,tailgainwillbesettodefault.Ifchannel7

isnotavailable,inverted6-axisightisnotenabled.

Ifthetransmitterhasprogrammablepitch/throttlecurvesavailable,we

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recommendalinearthrottlecurveinNormalmodeand100%throttle

withalinearpitchcurveinIdleupMode.

The6-axisstabilityOn/Offswitchshould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ightisselectedand-100%wheninverted

ight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/dialisavailable,thechannelshouldbeassigneda

valueof0.

Transmitter Details

Throle Hold

Dual Rates

Tail Gain

Knob

Normal/Invert

Stable Mode ON/OFF

Idle Up

Throle Curve

Knob

Throle/Rudder

Sck

Le/Right

Forward/Backward

Cyclic Sck

ON/OFF Switch

Channel Reversing

Switches

Mechanical Trims

Inacve (ALL)

Transmier Voltage

Display

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TheOptim300CPofferstwoightmodesthatenablepilotswithvarying

degreesofexperiencetoenjoyCPhelicopteright.TherstmodeisStable

Mode,whichthepilotcanturnonbysettingtheswitchonthetransmitter

labeled“StableMode”tothe“ON”position.

InStableMode(6-Axis),thehelicopterieslikeahighperformancetradi-

tionalCPhelicopter,exceptthatthereisastabilizingforcewhichpullsit

towardaneutralhover.Asthehelicoptermovesfurtherfromneutral,this

restoringorstabilizingforceincreases.Thusthehelicoptercannotbecome

invertedwhenStableModeisactive.Whenthecyclicstickisreleased,the

helicopterquicklyreturnstoneutral,makingstablemodeexcellentforlow-

timepilotswhoarenotentirelycomfortablewithtraditionalCPight.The

helicopteriesandfeelslikeaCP,butitreturnstoastableconguration

whenthesticksarereleased,thusmakingiteasiertoavoidcrashes.

StableModefunctionsinbothnormalandinvertedight.Itisturnedoffby

movingtheswitchonthetransmittertotheback,or“OFF”position.When

in“OFF”,thestabilizationsoftwareisdisabledandthehelicopterresponds

quicklyandnimblytothepilot’sinput.InthismodethehelicopterdoesNOT

returntoneutralwhenthecyclicstickisreleased.Ifthepilotlosescontrol

inthismode,theycansimplyiptheStableModeswitchonthetransmitter

backtothe“ON”position,tohelpregaincontrolofthehelicopter.

Ifstabilitymodeisactivatedwhenthehelicopterisinverted,thehelicopter

willreturntouprightstabilizedight.

Natural Flight Progression

Dual Rate Switch

TheDUALRATEswitchadjusts

thecontrolsensitivityoftheaileron/

elevatorchannels.Werecommend

thatyoustartinlowratesforyour

initialightsinstabilizedmodeand

progresstohighratesfor3Dstunt

ying.

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Stability Control Switch

TheIdleUpswitch(Stunt/Normal)isusedtosetthethrottletofullpowerin-

dependentofthepositionofthethrottle

stick.Wheninidleupanythrottlestick

movementabovemidpointengages

positivepitchonthemainrotor,any

stickmovementbelowmidstickpro-

ducesnegativepitchonthemainrotor

allowingyoutoyinverted.For3D

ight,IdleUpshouldbeengagedonce

youhavetakenoffinNormalmode

andestablishedastablehover.Use

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ipittothe

ONposition.Inthismode,the

pilotwillexperiencestableyet

agileightwiththehelicopter

returningtolevelightwhenthe

cyclicstickisreturnedtoneutral.

Idle Up Switch (Stunt)

TheThrottleHoldswitchwillshut

themotoroffineithernormaloridle

upmodeandshouldbeengagedif

acrashisanticipatedtominimize

damage.Itcanalsobeusedifyou

areworkingonthehelicopterwhile

itispowereduptopreventpossible

injuryfromtherotor.

Throttle Hold Switch

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Throttle Curve Knob

Thethrottlecurvecanbeadjusted

whenthehelicopterisinnormal

mode.Asthethrottlecurveis

increasedthethrottleinputwill

bemoreresponsiveandthe

headspeedwillberaised.We

recommendthatlowtimepilotskeep

thethrottlecurvenearthemiddle

untiltheybecomefamiliarwiththe

helicopter.

TheInvertSwitchmustonlybeused

inIdleUp(Stunt)modewhenin

6-axisstabilitymode.Whenswitched

ONthehelicopterwillautomatically

iptoinvertedstabilizedight

allowingthepilottogainexperience

inlearningtheightcontrolswhen

ininvertedight.Pleasenotethat

whenthehelicopteripstoinverted

thepilotwillneedtoapplysome

additionalnegativepitchtomaintain

theinvertedhover.Aipofthe

switchtoOFFwillipthehelicopter

backintostabilizednormalight.

Tailgainispre-setatthefactory.It

mayneedslightadjustmenttosuit

youryingstyle.Tosetthegain,put

thehelicopterintoastablehover

andincreasethegainuntilaslight

waginthetailisevident.Backthe

gaindownuntilthewagisgone.

Invert Switch

Tail Gain Knob

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First Flight instruction

HCP80

Descend

Flight Controls

If you are unfamiliar with the ight controls on you Opm 300 CP please

review them in the illustraons below.

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Set Up Menu

YourOptim300CPFBLunithassetupcongurationutilitytomakeservicing

yourhelicopterandgettingitbackintheairfaster.Anytimeyouserviceyour

helicopteryoushouldverifythattheswashplateisperfectlylevelwhenthe

transmitterisin3-axismodeandthehelicopterisnotmoving.Ifthisisnot

thecaseyoucanusethesetupmenutosetthehelicopterupcorrectly.

Enterthesetupcongurationmenubypoweringonthetransmitter,plugging

inthebatteryandrapidlypressingandholdingthebuttononthetopof

theFBLunit.Releasethebutton,andyouwillbeintherststepofthe

congurationmenu.

1. Servo Centering

Atthispoint,youwillbeabletomoveoneofthecyclicservosupanddown

usingtheelevatorstick.Oncetheelevatoriscenteredsuchthatthearmis

horizontal,youcanmovetothenextservousingtherudderstick.Youwill

seeaservotwitchtoindicatewhichservoiscurrentlybeingadjusted.Once

again,youcanadjusttheservocenterusingtheelevatorstickuntilthe

servo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congurationstep.

2. Swashplate Leveling

Toleveltheswashplate,usetheelevatorandaileroninputtomovethe

swashplatetoaperfectlylevelposition.Then,pressthebuttonontheFBL

unittosaveyoursettingandadvancetothenextstep.

3. Tail Servo Centering

Thethirdstageinthecongurationmenuistailservocentering.Inthis

stage,thetailservowillbesettoaneutralposition.Adjusttheservohorn

sothatthetailpushrodballisdirectlyabovetheservo.Then,adjustthe

tailpushroduntilthetailsliderisinthemiddleofthetailshaft,withequal

amountsofshaftvisibleoneachsideoftheslider.Whenready,pressthe

FBLunitbuttontoadvancetothenextstep.

4. 6-Axis Calibration

During6-axiscalibrationmode,placethehelicopteronaatlevelsurface.

Then,leavethehelicopterstillfor15seconds.TheLEDswillilluminate

toshowprogress.Ifthehelicopterisdisturbedduringthisprocess,

calibrationwillstartover.Oncecalibrationiscomplete,theLEDswillallblink

simultaneously,andcongurationwillbecomplete.Unplugthebatteryand

plugitbackintobeginying.

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Manual Trim Locks

Yourtransmittercomeswithtrimlocksinstalledtodisabletrimming.For

highperformanceCPhelicoptersliketheOptim300CP,ifanytrimmingis

requiredin3-axisight,itshouldbeperformedmechanicallybyadjusting

theswashplate.Forstabilizedight,trimmingisperformedusingtheFBL

unit’suserinterface.Therefore,thetrimlocksshouldnotberemovedfrom

thetransmitterforanyreason.

Trimming for 3-Axis Mode

In3-axismode,theswashplateshouldbeperfectlylevelwhenthecyclic

controlsareneutralandthehelicopterisnotmoving.Iftheswashplate

forsomereasonisfarawayfromthissetting,thentheFBLsystem’s

congurationmenu(seeappropriatesectionofthemanual)canbeusedto

resettheswashplateposition.Minoradjustmentscanbemadebyadjusting

thelengthsoftheswashplatepushrods.

• Ifthehelicoptertendstomoveforwardin3-axisight,thefront

 pushrods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ight,the

 frontpushrodsshouldbeshortenedandthebackpushrod 

 shouldbeextendedequalamountstoadjusttheswashplate 

forward.

• Ifthehelicoptertendstomoveleftin3-axisight,theleftservo

 pushrodshouldbeextendedandtherightpushrodshouldbe 

shortenedanequalamounttoadjusttheswashplateright.

• Ifthehelicoptertendstomoverightin3-axisight,theright

 servopushrodshouldbeextendedandtheleftpushrodshould 

 beshortenedanequalamounttoadjusttheswashplateleft.

Setting Pitch

Itisimportanttohavethepitchofthebladessettoneutralwhenthethrottle

stickonthetransmitterisat50%.Toadjustthissetting,rstiptheThrottle

HoldswitchonthetransmittertoON,theniptheIdle UpswitchtoStunt.

Then,raisetheThrottle Stickto50%andmeasurebladepitch.Iftheblade

pitchisnot0atthispoint,extendorshortenthepitchadjustpushrodsas

necessarytoachieve0degreepitchonbothblades.

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Parameter Menu

The300CPcomessetupandreadyforight.Ifafteryourinitialightyou

wanttomakeanytrimorgainadjustments,followthesesteps.Withthe

helicopteronthegroundandinitialized,thethrottlestickloweredallthe

way,andthrottleholdactivated,youcanpressandholdthebuttononthe

ybarlessunittoenterthetrim/gainmenu.Thetrim/gainmenuallowsyou

tomakechangesandadjustmentstoimproveyourightexperienceand

includesthefollowingfeatures:

1. 6-axisailerontrim

2. 6-axiselevatortrim

3. 6-axisgain

4. Rudderheadinglockgain

Vibration and 6-Axis Drift

Inanyhelicopter,itiscriticaltoreducevibrationasmuchaspossible.The

6-axisNFPybarlessunitisattachedtothehelicopterusingarevolutionary

vibrationisolationpad,whichsignicantlyreducesthevibrationofthe

controlunit.TheNFPybarlessunitalsofeaturessophisticatedvibration

suppressionsoftwarethatreducestheeffectofvibration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inthehelicopter.In6-axismode,the

helicoptermaybecomeunabletocorrectlydetectitsorientationandbegin

todriftveryfastormayevenbecomeimpossibletoy.Therefore,itis

absolutelycriticaltocarefullyinspectyourhelicopterafterevenaminor

crash.Damagesuchasscuffedmainbladesortailblades,bentfeathering,

main,ortailshafts,chippedgearsareanythingsimilarcanbesufcient

todegrade6-axisperformance.Improperbladetracking,whereinthetwo

mainbladesaremisalignedanddonotrotatethroughthesameplane,can

causedegradationin6-axisperformance.Therefore,caremustbetakento

preciselytrackbladesbeforeight.

Youcanprogressthroughthemodesbypressingthebuttononthefaceof

theybarlessunit.ThestatusLEDwillblinktoindicatewhichmenuitemis

currentlyactive.Therewillbeaseriesofblinksfollowedbyapause,after

whichthepatternwillrepeat.Thenumberofblinksindicatesthemenuitem.

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