HOBBYKING BRUSHLESS ESC User Manual
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1. 6 Soft Acceleration Start Ups VV VV VV VV Very Soft VVVV Soft Acceleration VVV VVV VVV VVV Start Acceleration 7 Governor Mode Rpm off ak rE tE EE Heli first range Jok k kk 2 ok ek aK Heli second range g Motor Rotation wwww Positive Reverse 9 Switching Frequency MMM 8kHz WAA 16kHz 10 Low Voltage Cutoff Tvpe 2 z Reduce Power z z Hard Cut Off 5 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 firm fit BEEORE connecting the battery pack Alert Tones The Hobbyking ESC is equipped with audible alert tones to indicate abnormal conditions at power up if ESC can t enter into working mode after powering up it indicates that you have not setup throttle calibration e Continuous beeping tone Indicates that throttle stick is not in the minimum position Single beeping tone followed by a one second pause Indicates that the battery pack voltage is not within the acceptable range The ESC automatically checks and verifies the battery voltage once the battery is connected A single beeping tone followed by a short pause Indicates that the ESC is unable to detect the normal throttle signal from the receiver Built in Intelligent ESC Safety Functions Over heat protection When the temperature of ESC exceed 1102. Trouble Possible Reason Action Motor runs in reverse rotation Motor stops running in flight Wrong cables polarity betweenSwap any two of the three cable the ESC and the motor connections between the ESC andi the Motor or access the Motor Rotation function via the ESC programming mode and change the pre set parameters Lost throttle signal Check proper operation of the radio equipment Check die placement of the ESC land the Receiver and check the route of the receiver s aerial and IESC cables to ensure there is ladequate separation to prevent IRF interference Install a ferrite ring on the ESC s throttle cable the Low Voltage threshold Battery Pack voltage has reachedlLand the model immediately andi Protectiontreplace the battery pack Possible bad cable connection Check and verify the integrity of the cable connections Check and verify that the ESC cable is connected to the Throttle receiver to verify that there is Connect a spare servo to verify Move the throttle stick to the Trouble Possible Reason Action Motor restarts abnormally ESC Overheats Possible RF Interference at the flying field 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 thel ESC at a different flyin
3. deg C the ESC will reduce the output power to allow it too cool e Lost Throttle signal protection The ESC will automatically reduces output power to the motor when it detects a lost of throttle signal for 2 second a subsequent loss of throttle signal beyond 2 seconds will cause the ESC automatically to cut power to the motor Powering up the ESC for the first time and setting the Automatic Throttle Calibration The Hobbyking 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 Normal ESC start up procedure e Switch your Transmitter ON and set the throttle to its minimum position Connect the battery pack to the ESC e When the ESC is first powered up it emits two sets of audible tones in succession indicating the status of its programming state The first set of
4. terminals or replace connectors Burnt motor coils Replace motor Poor soldered connections dry joints The battery pack voltage is not within the acceptable range Re solder the cable connections Replace with a freshly charged battery pack Check battery pack voltage Trouble Possible Reason Action Motor doesn t work after powering The ESC is unable to detect the up the ESC An alert tone with anormal throttle signal from the single beeping tone followed by alreceiver short pause channel on the receiver Check the transmitter and Is emitted throttle signal output throttle channel operation Motor doesn t work after powering up the ESC An alert tone with continuous beeping tones s emitted The throttle stick is not in the minimum position at power up minimum position 9 Enter the servo reverse menu on your transmitter and reverse the throttle channel Note For Futaba radios set the throttle channel to Reverse Trouble Possible Reason Action Motor doesn t work after powering up the ESC ESC emits two long audible tones followed by two short beeps _ _ wee Reversed caused the ESC to enter the programming mode throttle channel Enter the servo reverse menu on your transmitter and reverse the throttle channel Note For Futaba radios set the throttle channel to Reverse
5. HOBBYKING BRUSHLESS ESC User Manual Thank you for purchasing Hobbyking Brushless Electronic Speed Controller ESC High power systems for RC model can be very dangerous and we strongly suggest that you read this manual carefully Hobbyking Model have no control over the use installation application or maintenance of these products thus no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any damages losses of costs resulting from die use of this item Any claims arising from the operating failure or malfunctioning etc will be denied We assume no liability for personal injury property damage or consequential damages resulting from our product or our workmanship As far as is legally permitted the obligation for compensation is limited to the invoice amount of the product in question The Hobbyking ESC s high power BEC has been specifically designed for extreme aerobatics and therefore has the capability to support the higher momentary peak demand loads to eliminate the possibility of unwanted shutdowns and is also capable of supporting continuous simultaneous multiple servo operations typically found in CCPM equipped hardcore 3D E helicopters Wires Connection The speed controller can be connected to the motor by soldering directly or with high quality connectors 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 shall be within 6 inches
6. 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 Brushless Speed Controller 1 Type Cont Burst Battery celllWeight BEC Size mm User Current A Current NiXX Lipo Output W L H Program 2 A 10 sec 12ABEC 12A 16A 5 12 NC 2 4g 5V 1A 21x22x4 lyes Lipo 20ABEC 20A BOA 5 12 NC 2 418 5V 2A 23 x33 x6 ves Lipo 30A BEC 30A 40A 5 12 NC 2 428 5V 3A 23 x43 x6 jes Lipo 40A SBEC 40A 160A 5 I8NCV 2 632 5 5V 4A 23 x 52x7 lyes Lipo 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 Our ESC allows vou to program all functions to fit your specific needs which makes it very efficient and user friendly User programmable brake setting we recommend using brake for only folding props applications User programmable battery type LiPo or NiCd NiMh User programmable low voltage cutoff setting User programmable factory default setup restore User programmable timing settings to e
7. all 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 7 Never short circuit battery or motor terminals e Always use proper insulation material for cable insulation e Always use proper cable connectors Do not exceed the number of cells or servos specified by the ESC Wrong battery polarity will damage the ESC and void the warranty 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 Use only batteries that are supported by the ESC and ensure the correct polarity before connecting 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 Handle your model with extreme care once the battery pack is connected and keep away from the propelle
8. g field Inadequate Ventilation Relocate the ESC to allow better ventilation Servos drawing too much ESC Use servos that are adequately current and over loading thesized for the ESC The maximum BEC current drawn should bel within the BEC limits Over sized motor or prop Prop down or resize the motor Prop down or resize the motor 10
9. ing setups therefore 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 e 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 e 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 e Start Acceleration Provides quick acceleration start ups with a linear throttle response This is recommended for fixed wing models fitted with direct drive setups 7Active RPM Control Heli Governor mode rpm control off e 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 e second range There will be a 1 S second delay from start to full rpm but ifthe 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
10. nhance ESC efficiency and smoothness User programmable soft acceleration start ups for deli cate gearbox and helicopter applications User programmable governor mode for helicopter applications User programmable motor rotation clockwise counterclockwise User programmable switching frequency User programmable low voltage cutoff type power reduction orimmediate shutdown Settings 1 Brake ON OFF e ON Sets the propeller to the brake position when the throttle sticks at the minimum position Recommended for folding props e OFF Sets the propeller to freewheel when the throttle stick is at the minimum position 2 Battery type LiPo or NiCad NiMh e NiCad NiMh Sets Low Voltage protection threshold for NiCad NiMh cells e 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 65 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 Low Voltage Protection Threshold Cutoff Threshold Low Medium High e For Li xx packs number of cells are automatically calculated and requires no user input apart f
11. r at all times Never stand in line or directly in front of any rotating parts Do not immerse the ESC underwater while powered up e Do fly at a designated flying site and abide by the rules and guidelines set by your flying club Trouble Shooting Trouble Possible Reason Action Motor doesn t work but The ESC throttle calibrationSet up the ESC throttle there are audible tones of lhas not set up calibration automatically detection of the number of cells after powering up ESC 8 Motor doesn t work and no audible tone emitted after connecting the battery Servos are not working either Poor loose Connection between battery Pack and ESC Clean connector terminals or replace connector No power Replace with a freshly charged battery pack Poor soldered connections dry joints Re solder the cable connections Wrong battery cable polarity Check and verify cable polarity ESC throttle cable Check the ESC cable connected to receiver in the reverse polarity connected to the ESC to ensure the connectors are in the correct polarity Faulty ESC Replace ESC Motor doesn t work and no audible tone emitted after connecting the battery BUT servos are working Motor doesn t work after powering up the ESC An alert tone with two beeping bones followed by a short pause is emitted Poor loose connection between ESC and motor Clean connector
12. rom defining the battery type This ESC provides 3 setting options for the low voltage protection threshold Low 2 8V Medium 3 0V High 3 2V For example the voltage cutoff options for an 11 IV 3 cell Li Po pack would be 8 4V Low 9 0V Med 9 6V High e For Ni xx packs low medium high cutoff voltages are 50 65 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 X65 5 61V e 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 65 Timing setup Automatic Soft Acceleration Start Up Medium Governor mode OFF Frequency 8kHz Low voltage cutoff type Reduce power 3 5 Timing setup Automatic Low High e Automatic ESC automatically determines the optimum motor timing Low 7 22 deg Setting for most 2 pole motors e 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 outrunners For higher speed High timing can be set Some motors require different tim
13. settings they were previously set 8 Motor Rotation 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 e 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 e Reduce Power ESC reduces motor power when the pre set recommended e Hard Cutoff ESC instantly cuts motor power when the pre set Low Voltage Protection Threshold value is reached Programming Mode Audible Tones ESC Functions 1 Throttle Calibration within the first 4 Sec Brake ee Brake On Off 2 Battery type eo NiCad a oo oo o LiPo 3 Low Voltage Cutoff Threshold aA LTAL Low2 8V 50 x Fa KE FeR Medium3 0V 60 be aa cane ue High3 2V 65 4 Restore Factory Setup Defaults Restore 5 Timing Setup et ar St Automatic 7 30 T AS nC Low 7 22 oy ks cea oe High 22 30
14. 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 The second set denoting Brake status one beep for Brake ON and two beeps for Brake OFF The ESC is now ready for use 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 confirming that the ESC has now entered the programming mode 4 If within 5 seconds the throttle stick is lowered to its minimum position an audible tone is emitted confirming that the throttle calibration setting has changed 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 5 When the desired tone for the function and setting option is reached move the throttle stick down to its minimum position ESC 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 pack and wait S seconds to reconnect the battery and repeat the above steps General Safety Precautions Do not inst
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