Aura/FWUpdate

Access to your Aura
Your Transmitter and Receiver
- Only Spektrum brand DSM2/X Remote and SRXL Receivers are tested and approved for use
- Only Futaba and FrSky brand S.Bus receivers are approved for use
- Only JR brand X.Bus receivers are approved for use
A Micro USB Cable (provided with products)
A power source for your Aura
A Spektrum Bind plug (it shorts the two 'end' connectors together (signal and ground)
- One can be made from and old servo or extension lead, be SURE NOT to make any connection to the center positive (typically red) wire.

Your Transmitter should be programmed (starting with a blank model) with the settings in the manual, or as test flown.
Remove your Propeller for safety and/or disarm the propulsion system
Bind receiver to transmitter if required using procedures described in the related manuals (DSM Satellite, JR DMSS, and conventional servo lead (PWM) customers should refer to the included Manual Addendum)
On the ground, verify your radio is 'detected' and linked, and your transmitter controls the model. Troubleshooting Guide is here.
Disconnect the power (flight battery) to the model and switch off the transmitter

If you have not already done so, download and install the Aura Config Tool PC Application
If you have previously installed PC Application, make sure it is closed, and re-open it. You may have an update available. If not prompted, click on HELP->Update Aura Config Tool, and let the application update if needed.
Click on HELP->Aura Config Tool Info. Your Aura Config Tool version should be 1.1.0 or higher
- If you do not have ACT 1.1.0 or higher, restart you PC and check again.

Confirm power is NOT connected to your Aura
Launch the Aura Config Tool
Plug the Micro USB connector into your Aura
Plug the USB connector into your PC (this will power up the Aura unit)
Allow a minute for the drivers to find the Aura (look for indications that it was successful)
Click the CONNECT button at the lower right of the Application window
Click on Aura Tools -> Update Aura Firmware
Follow the dialog boxes to accomplish the update. (OK->Download and Install Firmware Update->Insert Bind Plug in Aura port S7->YES->)
After the procedure is complete, follow prompts to remove bind plug and power, then click OK.

Turn on your transmitter and apply power to your Aura/airborne system. Leave the model stationary for a few seconds to allow it to calibrate and boot
Verify that you have control of the model
Check your Aura status lights. You should see:
- Orange Solid LED indicating the sensor is calibrated and the Aura is powered and running
  - A slow blinking Orange LED indicates excessive movement during sensor calibration, and it is best to do the power-up over.
- Green Solid LED indicating the Aura has a valid signal from the Tx/Rx
  - You should NOT see a Blue Solid LED which is an indication of Failsafe for a DSM Satellite (other radio installs just follow the Receiver's 'valid' failsafe commands). Satellite users can test this by switching off your transmitter if you choose.
With the Transmitter and Receiver still powered, Reconnect the USB cable
Click the CONNECT button at the lower right of the Application window
Check the Aura Status Monitor at the top right of the Application window. Verify Firmware (version) 1.2

Note: This information will not be displayed if your Rx/Tx is not connected and Aura is allowed to go into Auto-Detect mode

Conduct and pass the Flight Control Sensing Direction Test on per your manual.
Conduct and pass the (transmitter) Control Direction Test on per your manual.
With the model secured, perform a Failsafe Test (Include the throttle servo for fuel powered aircraft with the engine OFF)
Re-install the Propeller/enable your power system (with the model secure and the prop clear, repeat Failsafe test again)
Perform a normal range check, and Fly!!

For any questions, contact us at AuraSupport

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