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Please read carefully and pay attention to the following instructions before you start to work with your motor and controller.

Wire Connection:

The speed controller can be connected to the motor by direct soldering, or with high quality connectors as shown below in the related products.

Always use new connectors, which should be soldered carefully to the cables and insulated with heat shrink tube. The maximum length of the battery pack wires should be within 6 inches.

Solder controller to the motor wires.
Solder appropriate connectors to the battery wires.
Insulate all solder connectors with heat shrink tubes.
Plug the “JR” connector into the receiver throttle channel.
Controller Red and Black wires connects to battery pack Red and Black wires respectively.

Installing the Controller:

Install the controller in the model so that it is free from vibration and shock by using Velcro, or double sided foam tape. Be sure there is sufficient cooling for the motor and controller by ducting air through cooling holes from outside airflow - failure to do can causes motor/ESC failure.

Normal Start Up:

Switch on transmitter and check that the throttle settings are +/-100% (for computer radio).

For Futaba transmitters, reverse the throttle channel for proper function.

Lower throttle stick in down or brake position;

Transmitter switche “On”
Connect battery pack to the controller
Receiver switches “On” (BEC switch on)
You will hear (1) beep for "Brake On" or (2) tones for "Brake Off"
Full throttle will be calibrated automatically
You motor now is ready to run

WARNING:

Always connect the motor battery pack just before flight and disconnects it immediately after landing.
Once the motor battery pack is connected, handle the model with extremely care!
Ensure that you are well clear of the propeller/rotor at all times.
Rotating propellers & rotors are extremely dangerous!
Even when the receiver (BEC) switch is “OFF,” please remember the motor battery pack may still be connected. Handle the model with extreme care and stay clear of the propeller/rotor.

Factory Default Settings;

Brake: Off

Battery Type: 3S 11.1V Li-Po

Low Voltage: Reduce power

Soft Start: Enable

Timing: Auto

Frequency: 8KHz

RPM Control: Off

How to Program your Controller:

Switch on the transmitter and push to the throttle stick to full throttle.
Connect the motor battery pack and turn on the receiver (BEC) switch.
Waits for 5 seconds - you’ll hear tones; setup mode is entered: __ --
When you hear the desired tones, lower the throttle down, then you’ll hear two confirmation tones. The setting is now memorized.
You can only change one setting at a time; if you need to change more settings, disconnect the motor battery pack and wait 5 seconds, and repeat the above procedure for the next setting.
You can exit the programming mode at any time if you disconnect the battery from the ESC.

1. Setting Up the Propeller Brake On or Off:

Follow the above procedure to enter the programming mode.

If you lower the throttle stick to "Off" within 5 seconds, "Brake" will be changed. (ON à OFF, or OFF à ON)

2. Battery Type

(select battery type which is being used in your model)

NiCad: (50% of initial voltage)

. . . . .

2 Lipos: (5.6V)

.. .. .. .. .. ..

3 Lipos: (8.4V)

... ... ... ... ...

4 Lipos: (11.2V) (Opto version Only)

.... .... .... .... ....

5 Lipos: (14V)

..... ….. ..... ….. …..

3. Rotation Reverse

This function is to change the motor rotation direction.

(for example: Right to Left, or vice versa)

Reverse Motor Rotation

W W W W W

4. Soft Start (Acceleration)

When a gearbox drive system is used, it’s highly recommended to enable the soft start - recommended for all heli applications, or fixed wing aircraft with large propellers or gear boxes. Disable the soft start function when a direct drive system is being used - most common in fixed wing aircraft.

Enable:

VV VV VV VV VV

Disable:

V V V V V

5. Under Voltage: (low voltage cut-off - LVC)

If the motor battery pack drops to the programmed cut-off voltage, the controller will either ignore the voltage, reduce the motor speed, or stop the motor to ensure that there is enough power for the receiver and servos. Either mode is active, so you can resume to normal operation by lowerig the throttle stick and raising it up again, but remember that it’s time to land you model!

Ignore:

(motor won’t stop until battery total gone)

_-- _-- _-- _-- _--

Reduce Power:

(reduce motor speed)

_- _- _- _- _-

Cut Off:

(stop motor)

-_ -_ -_ -_ -_

6. Timing (advance timing)

The controller has three timing modes, but automatic works very well for ALL types of brushless motors. But, for some brands of motors, or homemade brushless motors, you have to set the right timing for optimal efficiency and power - 7 degrees for multi-pole motors, and 30 degrees for outrunner motors.

Automatic: (7 ~ 30 degree)
- - - - -

Soft: (7 degree)
-- -- -- -- --

Hard: (22 ~ 30 degree)
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7. Switching Frequency

The controller has two switching frequency modes. 8KHz is good for ALL types of two pole motors, and 16KHz is good for multi pole motors.

8 kHz:

16 kHz
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8. Restore Factory Default Setting

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Heli Version Only.

This ESC provides three different ranges for RPM control.

9. Active RPM Control (Governor mode)

_._ rpm control off

_.._ first range (up to 20.000 electrical rpm)

_..._ second range (up to 50.000 electrical rpm)

_...._ third range (up to 100.000 electrical rpm)

Caution!:

Warning! Model aircraft equipped with high power motors can cause severe injury or death. High power motor systems can be very dangerous; high currents can heat wires and batteries, causing fires that can inflict injury or property damage.

Follow the wiring connection carefully! Always fly at a sanctioned field. Never fly over or near spectators. Even though this controller is equipped with a safety arming program, you should still use caution when connecting the main battery.

Notice for Operation:

Do Not exceed the 10 cells / 3x Li-Poly or 4-5 servos when using the internal BEC.
Temperature overload protection is built into the speed controller - motor shuts off immediately when the temperature reaches 212°F/100°C.
Do Not connect the controller to just ‘any’ kind of power source. Take care to ensure that the right polarity of NiCd, NiMH or Li-Poly power packs are used.
Do Not connect the motor battery to the wrong polarity - the controller will be seriously damaged.