Kingkong ESC Manuals
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1. ee TiiLm Tt ilmnm A eae LJA TOCOLA O Teo Print il accept the terms of the license agreement errr errr te errr rere rere errr eer eee eee rire eee er rrt ere eee eee ey donot accept the terme of the license agreement Installs hela lt Back Cancel Silicon Laboratories CPF 10z FCE Drivers for Vindows IP 2009 Serseri InstallShield Wizard Complete The InstallShield Wizard has successfully copied the Silicon Laboratories CP210 YCF Drivers for Windows P2003 Server Vistas v6 3a to pour hard drive The driver installer listed below should be executed in order to install drivers or Update an existing driver Click Finith to complete the Silicon Laboratories CP210 VCP Drivers for Windows P 2003 ServerVistas vG da setup Hifei ESC 40A K MANUALS 6page 15pages HiFe1 V4 0 has been successfully installed Silicon Laboratories lt ai Click Finish to complete the installation Silicon Laboratories CP210 USB to UART Bridge Installation Location Driver Version 6 3 c Program Files Silabs MCUVCP2 10 Change Install Location Cancel e After you click button finish the shortcut icon Hifei would be automatically saved on computer desktop e Installation finished VI Connect Kingkong ESC to PC e Plug the receiver lead of Kingkong ESC into the Hifei USB Linker please pay attention to the polarity for correct connecting by referring to the label on the USB Linker2. Drivers for Windows AP722003 Server Vista w6 3a The InstallShield Wizard will copy Silicon Laboratories CP210s YEP Drivers for Windows amp P 2003 ServerVistas WE da onto your computer To continue click Next To install to this folder click Next To install toa different folder click Browse and select another folder Destination Folder eck AMCUSCP210e4 Windows P_S2K3 Wista f 2 Installshield Browse Destination folder Select a destination folder where HiFei V4 0 will be installed Setup will install files in the following folder If you would like to install HiFei 4 0 into a different folder then click Browse and select another folder Destination folder C Program Files HiFei V4 0 Browse Silicon Laboratories CF710z CP Drivers for Tindors IP 2003 Serve License Agreement Please read the following license agreement carefully END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT IMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY BEFORE AGREEING TO TERMS SILICON LABORATORIES INC SILICON LABORATORIES INTERNATIONAL PTE LTO AND THEIR AFFILIATES COLLECTIVELY SILICON LABS HAWE DEVELOPED CERTAIN MATERIALS E G DEVELOPMENT TOOLS EXAMPLE CODE EMBEDDABLE CODE DLLs SOFTWARE COMPUTER PROGRAMS AND OTHER THIRD PARTY PROPRIETARY MATERIAL LICENSED MATERIALS THAT YOU MAY USE IN CONJUNCTION WITH SILICON LABS MCU PRODUCTS ANY USE OF THE LICENSED MATERIALS 15 SUBJECT TO THIS END USER LICENSE
3. Possible Recording Time Minimum Flying Time Possible Recording Time means longest time the recorder can record with the set sampling rate Minimum Flying Time with the set sampling rate the minimum flying time of ESC should be more than the listed above form otherwise the software can not read out and display the data on the PC window NOTE Please DO NOT power off ESC abnormally while not moving throttle back to zero position otherwise flight date will be unavailable Da 2011 6 20_1 Hifei 15 x 1 Welcome 2 Parameter Setting 3 Logger Configuration 4 Show the Record 5 Upgrade m Logger Parameters Cycle Record not reverse Sampling Rate 3ps v inot reverse reverse Flight Times Status FERRO REE REEER BERR OE REBAR BERGHE Default Value Update Set Com Port Clear Data Current Value Vol 24 4 Cur 5 0A Thr 26 8 Temp 30 1 C RPM 10722 8 AHKAIZ2412MB8000 11 41 21 mum j Record type Not reverse and reverse Not reverse indicates the data logger cannot record any more when the space is filled up reverse indicates the data logger can record indefinitely by overlapping the former data and do a cycle Not reverse is default Hifei ESC 40A K MANUALS 12page 14pages Cur fly times button is never highlighted Cur fly times button records the times you have flown The ESC can record most 16 times flying
4. You can clear it by clicking the Clear Logger Data button ESC in power is calculated as once Select the configuration you wish to set and click Update to save modifications Click the button Clear Logger Data to clear the data in the ESC for enough space to record for the next flying Recommend to always clear all data before next flying and to save the useful data as a file on PC before clearing ig 2011 6 20_1 Hifei 15 x File Edit View Help Po RENIER 1 Welcome 2 Parameter Setting 3 Logger Configuration 4 Show the Record 5 Upgrade Logger Parameters Cycle Record not reverse Sampling Rate 3ps v not reverse i oe Status HE BRR HEE REER RBBB EERE REE Default Value Update Set Com Port Clear Data et Gom Po Current Value Vol 24 4 Cur 5 04 Thr 26 8 Temp 30 1 C RPM 10722 8 AHKAI22412MB8000 11 41 21 mum h e Changing the display channel Y axis reference The X axis presents the flying time but the Y axis can present the corresponding numerical value according to your selected category in the Y axis zone Parameter color Diary Save the flight data Click the menu File to save data on PC Diary panel The logbook can be filled in Diary window Writing down some illustration about the power system or your opinions or feelings in the diary panel and save it just like your
5. e Connect the USB Linker to one of available USB ports of your computer The red LED on USB Linker will light up At the same time a green LED on the controller would light up when correctly connected otherwise not ESC j vse ike USB portof PC Hifei ESC 40A K MANUALS 7page 15pages VI Using the software e Open the software by double clicking the shortcut icon of Hifei V4 0 on desktop e Click button Set Com Port to choose the correct com port and click OK PE lolx File Edit View Help Cel s hele 1 Welcome 2 Parameter Setting 3 Logger Configuration 4 Show the Record 5 Uparade Set Com Port Open Device Exit mme Z The com port is generally com 3 or com 4 but there are different com ports on different computers You can find the accurate com port on your computer in this way Click the right button of mouse the icon My Computer Manage Device Manager Ports Com amp LPT Choosing the CORRECT com port in the menu of Port Nun Then click button Open Device to enter into the software interface When ESC is correctly connected to PC and com port is right the main menu of software would high light You can finish programming ESC s parameters or upgrading ESC s firmware much easily within dozens of seconds File Edit View Help D w W Se S Fe FEK 1 Welcome 2 Farameter Setting 3 Logg
6. e The firmware of the ESC can be upgradeable from Internet as the new version of the software becomes available e Innovate intelligent Governor Mode especially for 3D helicopter Please see appendix for more details Integrated with the flight data logger records data for the ENTIRE flight such as Voltage Current Temperature Motor RPM Throttle travel e Compatible with Hifei Program Card and Hifei Program Box Lil Specifications 2 3s Lipos Kingkong 20A 20amp 30amp 5V 2A linear 55x27x13 239g 6 10s Ni xx 2 6s Lipos Kingkong 45A 45amp 65amp OV 3 5A 58 x 26 x 17 6 20s Ni xx switching 2 6s Lipos Kingkong 80A 80amp 90amp OV 3 5A 71x 26 5 xX 15 6 20s Ni xx switching Hifei ESC 40A K MANUAL 3page 15pages IV Using the ESC e Calibrate the throttle range of transmitter at the first time to use the controller Recommend Correctly connect the ESC with brushless motor plug the receiver lead of ESC into receiver usually into Channel 3 Put the throttle to the highest position turn on the transmitter Power on the receiver ESC and motor There are 3 beeps emitted from the motor which indicates all electronics are correctly power on for the setting Then there are 4 long beeps emitted from the motor S SSS Move the throttle to the lowest position after each one beep of the 4 long beeps which will calibrate the 0 position of the transmitter Waiting one second there
7. unexpected movements If you do not use the BEC function of the ESC and are using a separate receiver pack or UBEC to power receiver and servos instead please disconnect the red wire from the ESC s receiver lead e The controller will automatically power off the motor if the battery voltage drops below the programmed cut off voltage Try using a smaller prop on the motor or using batteries with a higher rating It is especially important for the user of Li poly cells e Allowing water lubricants moisture or other foreign objects inside the ESC will VOID the WARRANTY Exposure to CA glue or its fumes can cause damage and malfunctions this will also VOID the WARRANTY Hifei ESC 40A K MANUALS 2 page 15pages I Introduction Hife1 Kingkong series controllers are outstanding and unique products in the R C industry They represent a great advance in electric flight by integrating a data logger with an electronic speed controller There is no need for a separate logging device if you have a Hifei Kingkong controller In addition software updates for the controller can be downloaded from the Internet so your controller will never become obsolete The Kingkong series give you all the data you need to be sure your aircraft is set up for its optimum performance With the Kingkong all you have to do 1s going to fly and having fun II Unique Features Supports the Hifei USB Linker to program the ESC by computer
8. Rate lt Pole Number fa Serom Port Open Device Current Value Vol 24 3 Cur 5 04 Thr 26 8 Temp 33 8 C RPM 10812 7 DANKAIZ2412mBa000 11 26 20 NWM g Hifei ESC 40A K MANUALS 10page 15pages In Show the Record interface you can choose a range of curves to analyze the data clearly in this way left click mouse on the start point and left click mouse again on the end point of chosen area such as the below picture the range shown in translucent is the chosen area fam 2011 6 20_1 Hifei File Edit View Help Dealt els 1 Welcome 2 Parameter Setting 3 Logger Configuration 4 S5how the Record 5 Upgrade Max Current 7 0 A Min Voltage 24 3 v Max Throttle 42 8 Y xis Voltage Max Power 171 0 W Max Temperature 33 8 C SamplingRate 3 ps Voltage 30 0 Current C Throttle aren Temperature 24 0 Motor RPM Reserve l oS end point C Reserve 2 Start point 18 0 Display Option IV voltage J Current 15 0 12 0 O oOo IV Throttle 6 0 V Motor RPM 3 0 IV Reserve 1 0 0 IV Reserve 2 Tine IV Reserve 3 taz ded 2020 23 6 24 5 25 4 s User Parameter Gear Rate f Pole Number 4 Current Value Vol 24 4 Cur 5 0A Thr 26 8 Temp 29 7 C RPM 10729 9 AHKAI22412MB8000 11 40 01 MM Yb fm 2011 6 20 1 Hifei File Edit View Help DoW Be Se 1 Welcome 2 Par
9. ameter Setting 3 Logger Configuration 4 Show the Record 5 Upgrade E Max Current 7 0 A Min Voltage 24 3 V Max Throttle 42 8 Y axis Voltage Max Power 171 0 W Max Temperature 33 8 C Sampling Rate 3 ps voltage 30 0 Current Throttle ee Temperature 24 0 Motor RPM Reserve 21 0 Reserve 2 18 0 Reserve 3 15 0 Display Option ee er tt l OO QO eet IV Current 9 0 Iv Throttle 6 0 Iv Motor RPM 3 0 IV Reserve 1 0 0 I Reserve 2 Time IV Reserve 3 20 3 20 7 21 0 te ea 22 0 22 0 A 23 0 User Parameter Gear Rate ft Open Device 2 Pole Number 4 Current Value Vol 24 4 Cur 5 04 Thr 26 8 Temp 30 1 C RPM 10755 4 AHKA122412MB8000 11 40 43 mm a Set Gom Port Right click mouse to display the original curves Hifei ESC 40A K MANUALS 11page 14pages e Changing the recording parameters Recommend In order to well and accurately record the flight data please know and program the recording configurations first before use otherwise may cause losing of some data Click the menu Data Logger Recorder Configuration Shortcuts button is J Click Connect button to display current configuration Sampling Rate 1 2 3 5 10 20 30 times a second The default sampling rate of ESC 40A K is 3 times in a second The possible recording time is decided by the storage and set sampling rate The longest recording time is 68 minutes Sampling Rate
10. er Configuration 4 Show the Record 5 Upgrade Set Com Part Hifei KingKong ESC 804 K 92 65 Lipo 3 54A5BEC 804 continuous current Open Device Exit Ready AHEAIZ2412mB8000 10 08 52 mw 4 Hifei ESC 40A K MANUALS 8page 15pages e Programming the parameters of the ESC Click menu Parameter Setting the software would read out the current settings of controller Click down arrow to choose the parameters you wanna to set Click button Update to save the changing Li lolx File Edit View Help Cee Bele 1 Welcome 2 Parameter Setting 3 Logger Configuration 4 5how the Record 5 Uporade KingKong series Firmware Version ARKA 1224 12m6 8000 LYC lowei M Current Limiting standard o SY Brake Types lz Timing Advance to Cutoff Type n Startup Type Standard tt Governor Mode fauto sc t lt CS C SY PWM Rate bk H Throttle Range 696 uS Status Default value Update ul set Gom Port me Ready AHKA122412mB8000 10 09 50 uM j Clicking button Default Value will modify the parameters of ESC to factory default Updating the firmware of the ESC Click menu update the software would read out the current version number of controller Click button Browse to find out the new firmware you want to upgrade the ESC into Click button Start to upgrade the firmware of ESC to new version Upgradin
11. g will be finished in 3 5 seconds ia File Edit View Help w EEIE 1 welcome 2 Parameter Setting 3 Logger Configuration 4 5how the Record 5 Upgrade r Specify the Upgrade File Current version AHKA 12MB Upgrade File Set Gom Port e w Ready AHKAL22412MB8000 11 01 48 UM Z Hifei ESC 40A K MANUALS 9page 15pages e Reading flight data Click menu Show the Record Input correct info in the area of User Parameter include Gear Rate and Magnet Poles of motor The info is very important to get the correct motor RPM information Then click button Upload Record Data to upload the flight data from the controller After clicking the upload record data button the flight data in ESC will be shown as curves in the display window a 2011 6 20_1 Hifei J E ioj xi File Edit View Help Dk i abel ee 1 welcome Parameter Setting 3 Logger Configuration 4 Show the Record 5 Upgrade Max Current 7 0 A Min Voltage 24 3 v Max Throttle 42 8 4 voltage Max Power 171 0 W Max Temperature 33 8 2 Sampling Rate 3 ps 9 voltage 30 0 C Current Throttle ence Temperature 34 0 Motor RPM Reserve 1 0 i i to pi YOL 243v CUR 5 04 Thr 26 8 Temp 33 9 RPM 10612 7 16 0 Spay option 15 0 voltage 12 0 Current 35 2 39 6 fe User Parameter Gear
12. o go fly and enjoy the flying V Installing Hifei Software A System Requirement e Personal Computer with WINDOWS 2000 or WINDOWS XP operation system e CD ROM drive or access to Internet e USB port available e 4 Megabytes hard disk space e Computer screen resolution with 800x600 1024x768 Recommend 1280x1024 B Hardware One Hifei Kingkong ESC Hifei USB Linker and a Hifei setup CD Hifei Kingkong ESC X USB Linker Setup CD C Steps to install Hifei software e Insert the CD in the CD driver of the computer CD is packed with each Kingkong ESC e Double click the icon HiFei V4 0 Setup J3 Installing HiFei 4 0 J2 Installing HiFei 4 0 Choose Destination Location Select folder where setup will install files setup will install Silicon Laboratories CP210 VCP Drivers for Windows amp P 2005 Servervistas v6 3a in the following folder Welcome to the HiFei V4 0 Installation This setup program will install HiFei V4 0 on rour computer Click Exit if rou do not want to install this application Click Hezt to continue the installation MARHIHG This program is protected by international copyright law and treaties Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this Program or any portion of it mar result in Severe civil and criminal penalties and will be prosecuted to the mazimum extent of the law Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Silicon Laboratories CP210x CP
13. pe Kingkong ESC Manuals Thanks so much for purchasing Kingkong series speed controllers manufactured by Chongqing HIFEI Technology Ltd please read the instruction booklet carefully before flying to ensure to get optimal performance with least damage as possible and enjoy your flying Warnings Strongly recommend to calibrate the throttle range of transmitter when you first use the controller or when using a new different transmitter or receiver e When connecting the ESC to battery pack please ensure the polarity is correct Incorrect polarity may cause permanent damage to the ESC and such damage is not covered by manufacturer s WARRANTY e When you use the ESC turn on the transmitter BEFORE powering on the receiver e When you finish the flying power off the receiver BEFORE turning off the transmitter e Itis very IMPORTANT to make sure the ESC is mounted in a good air flowing place for heat sinking e The limiting current is set to the standard mode in factory It is suitable for use in most configurations Only experienced technicians can adjust this programming e In Governor Mode the brake is always disabled and the soft cutoff is always active e Changing the PWM may cause the motor to heat ahead of time e Never disconnect the battery pack while the motor is running as this could cause damage to the speed controller and or motor e Connectors with low conductivity may cause erratic motor rotations or other
14. private flying diary Diary Hitel 9n14p motor 35 lipos Hifei Est Obprop Appendix Kingkong ESC can be fully programmed in eight parameters including low voltage cutoff LVC current limiting brake type timing advance cutoff type start type governor mode and PWM switching rate You can fully program them by TX Hifei program card PC and LCD program box e Low Voltage Cut off LVC LVC options for Kingkong 20A Kingkong 40A ESC Option 1 Auto Lipo Auto Lipo Cells Detecting Option2 5 0V default 6 8 cell NiCad or NiMH packs or 2 cell Lithium packs Option3 6 0V 8 cell NiCad or NiMH packs or 2 cell Lithium packs Option 4 7 2V 9 cell NiCad or NiMH packs Option 5 8 4V 10 cell NiCad or NiMH packs or 3 cell Lithtum packs Option 6 9 0V 12 cell NiCad or NiMH packs or 3 cell Lithium packs Option 7 12 0V 4 cell Lithium packs LVC options for Kingkong 45A Kingkong 60A and Kingkong 80A ESC Option 1 Auto Lipo Auto Lipo Cells Detecting Option3 6 0V default 8 cell NiCad or NiMH packs or 2 cell Lithium packs Option 4 7 2V 9 cell NiCad or NiMH packs NOTE Low Cut off Voltage can protect the main battery from being discharged too low and provide the normal operating voltage to receiver and servos e Current Limiting NOTE Default setting is recommended If you change the setting damage to the controller as a result of over current will be not covered by the manufacturer s warranty a Low over current thre
15. shold will rapidly shut down Option Very Sensitivity Moderate over current threshold will shut down after a slight delay Option 2 Standard default Recommended for inrunner motors High over current threshold will shut down after a slight delay Option 3 Insensitivity Recommended for outrunner motors Only experienced modelers should use this programming feature Current limiting detection disabled Only experienced modelers Option 4 disabled should use this programming feature e Brake Type Option 1 Brake disabled Brake disabled is mainly used for helicopters default Soft brake provides 50 of full braking power General aircraft use with fixed or Option 2 Soft brake folding prop Hard brake is 70 braking power Direct drive applications where more braking Option 3 Hard brake power is required Hard brake should only be used below 12V Timing Advance Option 1 Low advance timing Recommended for more lower pole count motors Gives more power and OP I5 slightly less efficient Option 2 middle advance timing Recommended for most motors Gives a good balance of power and efficiency 5 20 Option 3 High advance timing Recommended for most of higher pole count motors 15 30 l Recommended for most of all brushless motors Option4 Auto default e Cutoff Type When battery voltage reaches cut off voltage the motor will shutdown immediately Motor can be restarted by closing the throt
16. t Recommended for most brushless motors Option 2 12KHz Recommended for low inductance motors Option 3 16KHz Recommended for very low inductance motors Note we strongly recommend only the experienced modeler could change this setting X All models of Hifei Kingkong series controllers Voltage Current Surge Dimension mm i 52g Hifei ESC 60A K 2 6S Lipo 60 70amp 4amp Switching 71x26 5x15 o Chongqing HIFEI Technology Ltd Copyright 2007 2008 CHONGQING HIFEI TECHNOLOGY Ltd All Rights Reserved
17. tle to the lowest position Option 1 Hard cutoff default and then move the throttle as normal When battery voltage reaches cut off voltage the ESC will slowly reduce motor Option 2 Soft cutoff power to zero you will notice a decrease in power and it is time to land the throttle maintains its full linear response NOTE Soft cutoff is always automatically active in Governor Mode e Start Type Option 1 Soft start Recommended for helicopters Recommended for most of the fixed or folding prop airplanes and some Option 2 Standard start default helicopters Recommended for fastest startup Option 3 Fast start e Governor Mode Option 1 Auto calibrating throttle Recommended for general aircraft default For helicopter application Controlling frequency becomes slow control gain Option 2 Governor Low b ecomes increasing For helicopter application Controlling frequency becomes faster control gain Option 3 Governor High becomes decreasing NOTE 1 In helicopter application setting in Governor Low or Governor High is required And we recommend to set the start type in Soft start to get much smooth start for your helicopters 2 In Governor Mode the start time is generally between 8 15 seconds which is different depend on the load 3 In Governor Mode the brake is always disabled and soft cutoff is automatically active e PWM Switching Rate Option 1 8KHz defaul
18. will be two beeps emitted from the motor J 7 Calibration of throttle is completed e Program the ESC s settings or use the default setting by Hifei Program Card on PC by throttle stick Recommend Please always clearly know current parameters of ESC before use and program it according to your configuration Please take the following form as reference to program the ESC Default setting 1s displayed in blue Throttle range in gray cannot be programmed but be auto changed after calibrating the throttle travel of transmitter Seeing the appendix about the detail programmable features of Hife1 ESC 40A K LVC note 1 Auto 6 0V 17 2V 8 4V 19 0V 12 0V 2 Lipo 3 Lipo 4 Lipo LVC note 2 Auto 7 2V 8 4V 9 0V 12 0V 15 0V 18 0V 3s Lipo 4s Lipo 5s Lipo 6s Lipo Current Limitin Brake Type Soft brake Hard brake Timing Advance Start Type Fast start Governor Mode PWM Ra tt LVC note 1 is low voltage cutoff options for Kingkong 20A and Kingkong 40A ESC LVC note 2 is low voltage cutoff options for Kingkong 45A Kingkong 60A and Kingkong 80A ESC Hifei ESC 40A K MANUALS 4 page 15pages e In order to well record flight data and utilize the storage space of the integrated logger please first set the logger in menu Logger Configuration after installing Hifei V4 0 software on PC see instructions in IX e When you finish all the setting re power the ESC there are two beeps emitted from the motor then is ready t
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