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1. Airfield RC guarantees this product to be free of manufacturing faults and material defects This product has been checked and fine tuned individually by professional pilot and quality control pilot The warranty does not cover any component parts damaged by use and modification Please visit http www airfieldrc com for updated product information This product is not a toy It is not recommended for children under 14 years old and any minor should be accompanied by an adult when operating This productis a precision machine that requires proper assembly and setup to avoid accidents Failure to take caution when operating this product may result in serious injury or property damage Itis the owner s responsibility to operate this product in a safe manner Manufacturer and its distributors are not responsible in any way for any and all bodily injury s and or property damage that may occur from the use of or caused by in any way of this product ay me MADE IN CHINA e The product is not intended for those under 14 years of age without proper adult supervision The product is not a toy Itis a precision machine requiring proper assembly and setup to avoid accidents and it is the responsibility of the owner to operate this product in a safe manner as it can cause serious personal injury and damage to property due to carelessness or misuse e The motor s may get hot during use Always allow 10 15 minutes between each flight for the motor to2. THE ESC FOR THE FIRST TIME amp SETTING THE AUTOMATIC THROTTLE CALIBRATION The ZTW ESC features Automatic Throttle Calibration to attain the smoothest throttle response and resolution throughout the entire throttle range of your transmitter This step is done once to allow the ESC to learn and memorize your Transmitter s throttle output signals and only repeated if you change your transmitter 1 Switch your Transmitter ON and set the throttle stick to its maximum position 2 Connect the battery pack to the ESC Wait for about 2 seconds the motor will beep for twice then put the throttle in the minimum position the motor will also beep which indicates that your ESC has got the signal range of the throttle from your transmitter The throttle is now calibrated and your ESC is ready for operation ENTERING THE PROGRAMMING MODE 1 Switch your Transmitter ON and set the throttle to its maximum_position 2 Connect the battery pack to the ESC 3 Wait until you hear two short beeps ee ee ee ee confirming that the ESC has now entered the programming mode 4 If the throttle stick is left in the_ maximum position beyond 5 seconds the ESC will begin the sequence from one function and its associated setting options to another Please refer to the table below to cross reference the functions with the audible tones When the desired tone for the function and setting option is reached move the throttle stick down to its minimum position ESC
3. exceed the number of cells or servos specified by the ESC Wrong battery polarity will damage the ESC and void the warranty e Install the ESC in a suitable location with adequate ventilation for cooling This ESC has a built in over temperature cutoff protection feature that will immediately cut power to the motor once the ESC temperature exceeds the 230 Deg F 110 Deg C high temperature limit e Use only batteries that are supported by the ESC and ensure the correct polarity before connecting e Switch your Transmitter ON and ensure the throttle stick is in the minimum position before connecting the battery pack e Never switch your transmitter off while the battery is connected to your ESC e Only connect your battery pack just before flying and do not leave your battery pack connected after flying e Handle your model with extreme care once the battery pack is connected and keep away from the propeller at all times Never stand in line or directly in front of any rotating parts e Do not immerse the ESC underwater or allow it to get wet while powered up e Always fly at a designated flying site and abide by the rules and guidelines set by your flying club Trouble Shooting Possible Reason Action Motor doesn t work but there are audible tones signalling the The ESC throttle calibration has Set up the ESC throttle number of cells after powering up not set up calibration ESC Poor loose Connection between Clean connector term
4. not over discharge Lipo doing so will damage the battery Rudder Left Rudder Right Aileron Left Aileron Right RC users or join your local model flying club to gain the required Do not expose LiPo cell to water or moisture at any time e Only use the correct type of battery to operate Using knowledge and skill As the manufacturer and distributor we Do not store battery near open flame or heater any wrong type of battery will damage the product and assume no liability for the use of this product Do not assemble LiPo cells or pre assembled packs together with other LiPo cells or packs Throttle Min Elevator Up possibly make it dangerous to operate Always store LiPo battery in a secure location away from children e Specification Cont Burst Battery cell Weight BEC Size mm ia Type PN Model i i Progra Current A NiXX Lipo g Output W L H A ZTW3A BEC ZTW12003 3A 5A 3 10 NC 1 3 Lipo 2 5 5V 1A 11x17x4 yes A ZTW6A BEC ZTW12006 6A 8A 5 10 NC 2 3 Lipo 5 5V 1A 13 x 21x 4 yes A ZTW8A BEC ZTW12008 8A 10A 5 12 NC 2 4 Lipo 8 5V 1A 21x 22x4 yes A ZTW10A BEC ZTW12010 10A 12A 5 12 NC 2 4 Lipo 8 5V 1A 21x 22x4 yes A ZTW12A BEC ZTW12012 12A 16A 5 12 NC 2 4 Lipo 8 5V 1A 21x 22x4 yes A ZTW20A BEC ZTW12020 20A 30A 5 12 NC 2 4 Lipo 18 5V 2A 23 x 33 x6 yes A ZTW25A BEC ZTW12025 25A 35A 5 12 NC 2 4 Lipo 20 5V 2A 23 x 33 x6 yes A ZTW30A BEC ZTW12030 30A 40A 5 12
5. of precision electrical components It is critical to keep the product away from moisture and other contaminants Do not allow them to get wet Electrical damage may occur that could affect safe operation the model e You should complete a successful pre flight check of your radio equipment and model prior to each flight e Plastic is very susceptible to damage or deformation due to extreme heat and cold climate Do not store the model near any source of heat such as oven or heater Store the model indoors in aclimate controlled room temperature environment Charge the Li Po battery pack Do not charge the battery unattended at all time Lithium Polymer LiPo Battery Warnings Always remove the LiPo battery if model is involved in any kind of crash Carefully inspect he battery and connectors for even the smallest damage CAUTION cells may be hot Do not allow the electrolyte to get into eyes or on skin Wash affected areas immediately if they come into contact with electrolyte Do not alter or modify connectors or wires of a LiPo battery pack Always inspect the condition of the battery before charging and operating Do not short circuit the LiPo battery Do not have contact with a leaky damaged battery directly Do not charge battery out of recommended temperature rang 0 C 45 C D Do not mix old and new batteries ne Never charge a lithium polymer battery with a charger designed for NiCd NiMH or any meer A witho
6. 0 6 Soft Acceleration Start Ups VV VV VV VV Very Soft VV VV Soft Acceleration VVV VVV VVV VvV Start Acceleration 7 Governor Mode ee ee S Rpm off EER SS ere Heli first range tse SEARED SRR ES RA Heli second range 8 Motor Rotation W WW W Forward Reverse 9 Switching Frequency He path AT 8kHz WW WW 16kHz 10 Low Voltage Cutoff Type 2 ee Reduce Power ene spe ee Hard Cut Off Using Your New ESC Improper polarity or short circuit will damage the ESC therefore it is your responsibility to double check all plugs for proper polarity and first fit BEFORE connecting the battery pack Alert Tones The ZTW ESC is equipped with audible alert tones to indicate abnormal conditions at power up 1 Continuous beeping tone Indicates that throttle stick is not in the minimum position 2 Single beeping tone followed by a one second pause Indicates that the battery pack voltage exceeds the acceptable range The ESC automatically checks and verifies the battery voltage once the battery is connected Built in Intelligent ESC Safety Functions 1 Over heat protection When the temperature of ESC exceeds 110 deg C the ESC will reduce the output power to allow it too cool 2 Lost Throttle signal protection The ESC will automatically cut power to the motor when it detects a lost of throttle signal for 2 seconds then the motor will emit continuous beeping tone POWERING UP
7. AIRFIELD WINGSPAN 686mm 27 inches LENGTH 1032mm 40 6in WEIGHT 640g 22 6 oz BATTERY 11 1V Lithium Polymer Battery POWER SYSTEM Outrunner Brushless Motor RC SYSTEM 4 Channel Part List Q95A251 01 _ 95A251 03 95A251 05 95A251 06 i o Nose Cone Vertical Tail left Vertical Tail right 95A251 04 95A251 07 Horizontal Tail left 95A251 100 00 06 Landing Gear 95A251 14 0 95A251 09 Ducted Fan with motor 95A251 13 00 a 95A251 16 Receiver Transmitter Battery 5A251 DIRECTIONS FOR ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT ASSEMBLY CENTER OF GRAVITY ar l 1 1 Install the right and left main wings 2 Install the left and right horizontal wings 3 Install the left and right vertical wings 615 630mm 5 Install the main landing gear 6 Install the nose cone 4 Install the spoiler 7 Install the front landing gear Remove battery cover and install 8 alkaline or rechargeable AA batteries not provided ATTENTION A Turn off power before installing batteries C Replace all batteries at the same time with new ones B Only use the same type of battery do not mix brand type Mode II North South America
8. NC 2 4 Lipo 28 5V 3A 23x43x6 yes A ZTW40A SBEC ZTW12040 40A 60A 5 18NC 2 6 Lipo 32 5 5V 4A 23x 52x7 yes A ZTW50A SBEC ZTW12050 50A 70A 5 18NC 2 6 Lipo 32 5 5V 4A 23x 52x7 yes A ZTW60A SBEC ZTW12060 60A 80A 5 18NC 2 6 Lipo 44 5 5V 4A 23 x 52 x 14 yes A ZTW70A SBEC ZTW12070 70A 90A 5 18NC 2 6 Lipo 48 5 5V 4A 23 x 52 x 14 yes A ZTW85A SBEC ZTW12085 85A 100A 5 18NC 2 6 Lipo 60 5 5V 4A 34x 52x 14 yes A ZTW110A SBEC ZTW12110 110A 120A 5 18 NC 2 6 Lipo 86 5 5V 4A 34x 52x 20 yes A ZTW100A OPTO HV ZTW12100 100A 120A 18 38NC 6 12Lipo 76 34 x 52 x 20 yes ZTW A Series ESC s Features Extremely low internal resistance Super smooth and accurate throttle linearity Safety thermal over load protection Auto throttle shut down in signal lose situation Supports high RPM motors Power arming protection prevents the motor from accidentally running when switched ON New Advanced programming software Se A a A A dk d ZTW A Series s ESC allows you to program all functions to fit your specific needs which makes it very efficient and user friendly 1 User programmable brake setting we recommend using brake for only folding props applications 2 User programmable battery type LiPo or NiCd NiMh 3 User programmable low voltage cutoff setting 4 User programmable factory default setup restore 5 User programmable timing settings to enhance ESC efficiency and smoothness 6 User programmable soft acceleration s
9. bad cable connection Check the ESC cable connected to the ESC to ensure the connectors are in the correct polarity Replace ESC Clean connector terminals or replace connectors Replace motor Re solder the cable connections Replace with a freshly charged battery pack Check battery pack voltage Move the throttle stick to the minimum position Enter the servo reverse menu on your transmitter and reverse the throttle channel Note For Futaba radios set the throttle channel to Reverse Swap any two of the three cable connections between the ESC and the Motor or access the Motor Rotation function via the ESC programming mode and change the pre set parameters Check proper operation of the radio equipment Check the placement of the ESC and the Receiver and check the route of the receiver s aerial and ESC cables to ensure there is adequate separation to prevent RF interference Install a ferrite ring on the ESC s throttle cable Land the model immediately and replace the battery pack Check and verify the integrity of the cable connections The normal operation of the ESC may be susceptible to surrounding RF interference Restart the ESC to resume normal operation on the ground to verify recurrence If the problem persists test the operation of the ESC at a different flying field Relocate the ESC to allow better ventilation Possible RF Interference at the flying field Motor restarts a
10. bnormally ESC Overheats Inadequate Ventilation Use servos that are adequately Servos drawing too much current sized for the ESC The maximum and over loading the ESC BEC current drawn should be within the BEC limits Reduce Prop size or resize the Over sized motor or prop motor
11. cool down This will prolong the life of your product e Choose an appropriate operating site consisting of flat smooth ground and clear open field Do not operate near buildings high voltage cable lines or trees to ensure safety e After each use always allow the battery to cool down before recharging When charging the battery pack do not overcharge If batteries get hot during charging discontinue charging immediately and disconnect the battery from the charger Never leave battery unattended while charging If you are unsure of how to charge this battery please seek the advice of experienced RC users Never let children charge the battery e Before turning on your model and transmitter please check to make sure no one else is operating under the same frequency Frequency interference can cause your model or other s models to crash The guidance provided by experienced RC users will be valuable for the assembly tuning trimming and actual first flight operation Operate in safe area only away from other people e Never allow batteries to run low or you might lose control of RC models are prone to accidents failures and crashes due to a variety of reasons including lack of maintenance pilot error and radio interference Pilots are responsible for their actions and damage or injury occurring during the operation e Do not operate in inclement weather such as rain wind snow and darkness e The product is composed
12. inals or battery Pack and ESC replace connector Motor doesn t work and no audible tone emitted after connecting the f Replace with a freshly charged battery Servos are not working No power f battery pack either Poor soldered connections dry joints Wrong battery cable polarity Check and verify cable polarity Re solder the cable connections Motor doesn t work and no audible tone emitted after connecting the battery BUT servos are working Or Motor doesn t work after powering up the ESC An alert tone with single beeping tones followed by a short pause is emitted Motor doesn t work after powering up the ESC An alert tone with continuous beeping tones is emitted Motor doesn t work after powering up the ESC ESC emits two audible tones followed by short beeps ee eo oo oo Motor runs in reverse rotation Motor stops running in flight ESC throttle cable connected to receiver in the reverse polarity Faulty ESC Poor loose connection between ESC and motor Burnt motor coils Poor soldered connections dry joints The battery pack voltage exceeds the acceptable range The throttle stick is not in the minimum position at power up Reversed throttle channel caused the ESC to enter the programming mode Wrong cables polarity between the ESC and the motor Lost throttle signal Battery Pack voltage has reached the Low Voltage Protection threshold Possible
13. ons for the low voltage protection threshold Low 2 8V Medium 3 0V High 3 2V For example the voltage cutoff options for an 11 1V 3 cell Li Po pack would be 8 4V Low 9 0V Med 9 6V High 2 For Ni xx packs low medium high cutoff voltages are 50 60 65 of the initial voltage of the battery pack For example A fully charged 6 cell NiMh pack s voltage is 1 44V x 6 8 64V when LOW cutoff voltage is set the cutoff voltage is 8 64V x 50 4 3V and when Medium of High is set the cutoff voltage is now 8 64V X 65 5 61V 4 Restore factory setup defaults Restore Sets the ESC back to factory default settings Brake OFF Battery type Detect LiPo with Automatic Cell Low voltage Cutoff threshold Medium 3 0V 60 Timing Setup Automatic Soft Acceleration Start Up Soft Acceleration Governor Mode RPM OFF Frequency 8kHz Low Voltage Cutoff Type Reduce power 5 Timing Setup Automatic Low High Automatic 7 30 deg ESC automatically determines the optimum motor timing Low 7 22 deg Setting for most 2 pole motors High 22 30 deg setting for motors with 6 or more poles In most cases automatic timing works well for all types of motors However for high efficiency we recommend the Low timing setting for 2 pole motors general in runners and high timing for 6 poles and above general out runners For higher speed High timing can be set Some motors require different timing setups therefore
14. tart ups for delicate gearbox and helicopter applications 7 User programmable governor mode for helicopter applications 8 User programmable motor rotation clockwise counterclockwise 9 User programmable switching frequency 10 User programmable low voltage cutoff type power reduction or immediate shutdown 1 Settings 1 Brake ON OFF ON Sets the propeller to the brake position when the throttle stick is at the minimum position Recommended for folding props OFF Sets the propeller to freewheel when the throttle stick is at the minimum position 2 Battery type LiPo or NiCad NiMh NiCad NiMH Sets Low Voltage protection threshold for NiCad NiMH cells LiPo Sets Low voltage protection threshold for LiPo cells and automatically detects the number of cells within the pack Note Selecting the NiCad NiMH option for the battery type triggers the ESC to automatically set the cutoff threshold to the factory default of 60 The cutoff threshold can then be subsequently altered through the Low Voltage protection function if required The ESC will read the initial voltage of the NiCad NiMh pack once it is plugged in and the voltage read will then be used as a reference for the cutoff voltage threshold 3 Low Voltage Protection Threshold Cutoff Threshold Low Medium High 1 For Li xx packs number of cells are automatically calculated and requires no user input apart from defining the battery type This ESC provides 3 setting opti
15. ut adult supervision other type of battery chemistry Use only charger designed for LiPo battery e The spinning rotors on this product can be dangerous Do not leave LiPo battery unattended during charging When operating flying always be aware of the spinning e Always turn on the transmitter before connecting the battery Do not overcharge the battery rotors Be careful not to let them come close to your body on the model When turning off the model always disconnect Always place the battery on a heat resistant surface alone when charging other people or loose clothing Keep your hands fingers the battery first and then turn off the transmitter If the order is Always put the LiPo battery inside a charging protection container while charging and any articles of clothing away from the rotors reversed the model may become uncontrollable and cause Do not allow LiPo cells to overheat at any time Cells which reach greater than 140 serious damage Fahrenheit 60 C will usually become damaged and will catch fire Throttle Max Elevator Down e Do not attempt to disassemble or modify any of the Do not allow LiPo cells on or near combustible materials including paper plastic carpets product components without the assistance of an elf you are in trouble of your ability to operate the model we vinyl leather and wood inside an R C model or full size automobile experienced RC user strongly recommend that you seek assistance from experienced Do
16. we suggest you to follow the manufacturer recommended setup or use the automatic timing setting if you are unsure Note Run your motor on the ground first after making any changes to your motor timing 6 Soft Acceleration Start ups Very Soft Soft Acceleration Start Acceleration 2 Very Soft Provides initial slow 1 5 sec ramp up from start to full rpm intended to protect delicate gears from stripping under instant load This setting is recommended for either fixed wing models equipped with gearboxes and or helicopters Soft Acceleration Provides initial slow 1 sec ramp up from start to full rpm This setting is recommended for either fixed wing models equipped with gearboxes and or helicopters Start Acceleration Provides quick acceleration start ups with a linear throttle response This is recommended for fixed wing models fitted with direct drive setups 7 Active RPM Control Heli Governor mode RPM Control OFF First Range There will be a 5 second delay from start to full rpm but if the throttle is cutoff after starting then the next start will be as normal start Second Range There will be a 15 second delay from start to full rpm but if the throttle is cutoff after starting then the next start will be as normal start Note Once the Governor Mode is enabled the ESC s Brake and Low Voltage Cutoff Type settings will automatically be reset to No Brake and Reduce Power respectively regardless of what settings they
17. were previously set 8 Motor Rotation Forward Reverse In most cases motor rotation is usually reversed by swapping two motor wires However in cases where the motor cables have been directly soldered the ESC cables motor rotation can be reversed by changing the value of setting on the ESC 9 Switching Frequency 8kHz 16kHz 8kHz Sets ESC switching frequency for 2 pole motors e g in runners 16kHz Sets ESC switching frequency for motors with more than 2 poles e g out runners Although 16kHz is more efficient with our Thrust motors the setup default is 8kHz due to the higher RF noises caused at 16KHz 10 Low Voltage Cutoff Type Reduce Power Hard cutoff Reduce Power ESC reduces motor power when the pre set Low Voltage Protection Threshold value is reached recommended Hard Cutoff ESC instantly cuts motor power when the pre set Low Voltage Protection Threshold value is reached Programming Mode Audible Tones Programming Mode Audible Tones ESC Functions Throttle Calibration within the first 4 Sec jee ee ec oo 1 Brake Re SR oR R Brake On Off 2 Battery type CN a NS NiCad Cyt Sage ABE oe LiPo 3 Low Voltage Cutoff Threshold es Gh he te ee Low2 8V 50 Be fet eae ey Se Medium3 0V 60 if SN Fe Er eS ei Sa Es High3 2V 65 4 Restore Factory Setup Defaults St ee Restore 5 Timing Setup Automatic 7 30 Bet ee ee Low 7 22 Seals ee A ae High 22 3
18. will emit two beeps confirming the new setting has been stored 6 The ESC only allows the setting of one function at a time Therefore should you require making changes to other function disconnect the battery 4 ul pack and wait 5 seconds to reconnect the battery and repeat the above steps NORMAL ESC START UP PROCEDURE 1 Switch your Transmitter ON and set the throttle to its minimum position 2 Connect the battery pack to the ESC 3 When the ESC is first powered up it emits two sets of audible tones in succession indicating its working status The first set of tones denotes the number of cells in the LiPo pack connected to the ESC Three beeps indicates a 3 cell LiPo pack while 4 beeps indicates a 4 cell LiPo pack A aoe set of tones denotes Brake status one beep for Brake ON and two beeps for ra e u m The ESC is now ready for use General Safety Precautions Do not install the propeller fixed wing or drive pinion helicopter on the motor when you test the ESC and motor for the first time to verify the correct settings on your radio Only install your propeller or pinion after you have confirmed that the settings on your radio is correct Never use ruptured or punctured battery cells Never use battery packs that are known to overheat Never use short circuit battery or motor terminals Always use proper insulation material for cable insulation Always use proper cable connectors Do not
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