HOBBYKING BRUSHLESS ESC User Manual

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Thank you

for

purchasing

Hobbyking

Brushless Electronic lffiA

Speed

C ontroller(E SC).

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

the use of

this

item.

Any

claims arising

from

the operating, failure or malfunctioning etc. property damage workmanship. will be denied. We assume

no liability for

personal injury

or

consequential damages resulting

from

our product

or

our

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 powerBEC has been specifically desi-ened

for

extreme aerobatics and therefore has the capability to support the hi,qher momentary peak demand loads

to

eliminate the possibility

of

unwanted shutdox'ns. and

is

also capable of supporting continuous simultaneous multiple sen/o operatious t1'pically found in CCPM equipped hardcore 3D E-helicopters.

Wires Connection:

The speed controller can be connected to the motor by soldering directll' or u'ith 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.

o o

Solder controller to the motor wires.

Solder appropriate connectors to the battery wires.

o

Insulate all solder connectors with heat shrink tubes.

o

Plug the "JR" connector into the receiver throttle channel.

o

Controller Red and

Black wires connects to battery pack Red and

Black wires respectively.

Brushless Speed Controller

A quality connector is essential ffi***

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1

Motor

Receiver

-

,

Specification:

Type

12A BEC

2OA BEC

3t]A BEC

4OA

SBEC

5OA SBEC

60A SBEC

7OA SBEC

85A SBEC

Cont.

Current(A)

Burst Current

(A) l0 sec

Battery cell

NiXX/Lipo

Weight

(g)

BEC

Output

Size(mm)

WXLXH

User

Program l2A i6A ll\C

2-i

Lipo

8

5.0v/

1A

2l x22x

4 yes

20A

30A j0.\ j-11\c

2-i

Lipo

40A i

6O.i

-i-18\C 2-6

Lipo

1

J

50A

60A

70A

5.18\C'

2-6

Lipo 45

80A

5-18\C'

2-6

Lipo j

45

70A

85A

Jt,.t

ll\C

2-l

Lipo t8 5.0v i 2A s.0v / 34

5

5Vi 4A

5.5V/44

5.-5V

/ 4A

23x33x6

23 x43 x6

23x52x7

31x58x11

31x58x11 yes yes yes yes yes

90A

S-tSfC 2-6lipo

1

53

5.5Vi 5A

31x57x12 yes l00A

I

5-18\C'

2-6

Lipo

62 5

5V/ 5A

36x62x16 yes

Features: a

Extremely low internal resistance f

Super smooth and accurate throttle linearity a

Safety thermal over-load protection

)

Auto throttle shut down in signal lose sifuation a

Supports high RPM motors a

Power arming protection (prevents the motor from accidentally running when switched ON) a

New Advanced programming software

Our ESC allolvs vou to program

all

functions to

fit

vour specific needs.which

makes

it

verv efficient and user friendlv:

1.User programmable props applications) brake setting (we

2.User programmable battery recommend type(LiPo or using brake

NiCdNiMH) for only folding

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

staft ups

(for delicate gearbox and heiicopter applications)

7.User programmable governor mode(for helicopter applications)

8.User programmab

1e motor rotation(clockwise\counterclockwise)

9.User programmable srvitching frequency

10.User programmable

iow

voltage cutoff type (power reduction or immediate shutdown)

Settinss: l.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 fieewheel when the throttle stick is at the minimum position.

Z.Battery tyPe:

*

*

NiCadA{iMH-

Lipo - Sets

LiPo or

NiCad/NiMH

Sets

Low

Low Voltage protection threshold for voltage protection threshold

NiCadA{iMH cells.

for LiPo cells and automatically detects the number automatically of cells within the pack'

Note: Selecting the

iet

the cutoff threshold

to

the factory default threshold can then function, once

it

NiCadA{iMHoption for the battery type, triggers the ESC be subsequently altered through the

if

required. The ESC

will

read the initial voltage is plugged in and the voltage read

Low

Voltage to

of

600/o.

The cutoff protection of the

NiCad/NiMh pack

will

then be used as a reference for the cutoff voltage threshold.

3.Low Voltage

Protection Threshold (

cutoff

Threshold ):

Low/lvlediurn/High

1) For user

For

Li-pO packs- number

of

cells are example:the voltage cutoff options automatically input apartfrom defining the battery type.

This ESC provides 3 setting options for the low voltage protection threshotd ;

Low (2.sV)/ Medium (3.0V)/ High

(3.2v)' for an

11.lvi

calculated and requires no

3 cell Li-Po packwouldbe

8.4V

(Low)/ 9.0V(Med)/ e.6v(High)

2) For Ni-MH packs-low voltage g.64V is

/

medium

/ high cutoff voltages are 500/o160%165% x

50o/o:4.3V and when

"Medium" of

"High" is set, the cutoff voltage is of the initial voltage oithe battery pack.. For example:

A fully charged 6 celi

NiMh pack's t.++V x6:8.64Vwhen

"LO'W" cutoff voltage is set, the cutoff voltage is: now

8.64V

X 650h:5.6lV.

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

160%)

Timing setup:

Automatic

Soft Acceleration Start UP:

Soft Acceleration

Governor mode

:

RPM OFF

8kHz

Frequency

:

Low voltage cutoff tYPe'

Reduce power a

J

S.Timing setup

:

Automaticl Low

/ High.

*

Automatic (7-30deg)-ESC automatically determines the optimum motor

Low (7-22 deg) timing

*

*

- 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 speed, for

6 poles and above (general outrunners).

For higher

High timing

can

be

set. Some motors require different timing

.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

Very

Soft

- recommended

Provides initial slow

i

Soft

Acceleration/ Start Acceleration

1.5 sec ramp-up from start to full rpm intended to protect delicate gears

from

stripping under instant

load. This

setting is

for

either fixed

wing

models equipped

with

gearboxes and

/ or helicopters.

*

Soft Acceleration- Provides setting is recommended initial slow

1 sec ramp-up from start to full rpm. This for either fixed wing models equipped with gearboxes and or helicopters.

*

Start Acceleration response.

This

- Provides quick acceleration start ups with a linear throttle

is

recommended

for

fixed rn'ing models fitted

with

direct drive setups.

T.Active

*RPM

RPM Control (Heli

Control OFF

Governor mode)

*First Range: There will be a

5-second delay from start to fuIl rpm, but if the throttle is cutoff after starting, then the next start will be as normal start.

xsecond

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 regardiess of what settings they were previously set.

S.Motor

Rotation:

Fonvard

/Reverse

In most cases motor rotation is usually reversed by swapping two motor wires'

However, in cases u,here 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.

Switchin g

*

8kHz

*

-

I6kHz

Sets

- out-runners.

Frequency z

SkIIzl 16l<Ilz

ESC

Sets switching

ESC frequency switching for frequency

2 pole for motors, e.g. in-runners.

motors with more than 2 poles, e.g.

Although l6k}Iz is more efficient with due to the higher RF noises caused at our Thrust motors, the sefup default is 8kHz

I6WIz.

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10.Low voltage

cutoff rype

: Reduce Power / Hard cutoff

*

Reduce Power

*

Threshold

Value is reached

(recommended).

Hard

Cutoff -

- ESC reduces motor_po_wer when the pre-set Low

Voltage protection

ESC instantly cuts

Protection Threshold value is reached.

ro m

ModeAudible

Tones motor power when the pre-set Low

Voltage

Programming Mode Audible

Tones

Throttle Calibration

ESC Funct

I

Brake

Brake On

/Off

Battery type

?

NiCad

/NiMH

LiPo

3

Low

Voltage

Cutoff

Threshold

Lorr,2.8V/50%

Medium3.0Vl60%

Hish3.2Y

165%

4

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Factory Setup Defaults

Restore

5

Timing

Setup

Automatic

(7-30'

)

Low

(7-22"

)

High(22-30"

)

6 Soft Acceleration Start Ups

7

VVVV

VVV VVV VVV

VVV

Governor Mode

Very Soft

Soft Acceleration

Start

Acceleration

Rpm off

Heli first range

Heli second range

8

9

Motor

Rotation wwww

Switching Freque

Forward/Reverse

8kHz l6kHz t0 Low

Volt?ge CutoffType

Reduce Power

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

firm fit

BEEORE connecting the battery pack.

Alert

Tones l.TheHobbyking

ESC is equipped with audible alert tones to indicate abnormal conditions at power up.

2.

Continuous beeping tone

(xt'.*<*) -

Indicates that throttle stick

is

not

in

the minimum position.

3.

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 Intellieent ESC Safetv

Functions

1.

Over-heat protection:

When the temperature of ESC exceed 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 second, then motor will emit continuous beeping tone.

Powering

up

the ESC

for

the

first

time a

Calibration

The Hobbyking

ESC fearures

Automatic

Throttle Calibration throttle response and resolution throughout

to

attain the smoothest

the

entire throttle range of your transmitter. This step is done once to allow the ESC to "learn and memorrze" your

Transmitter's throttle output signals

and only

repeated if

you

change your transmitter.

l.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 culibrsted and your

ESC is ready

for

operation.

1.

Switch your Transmitter

oN

and set the thronle to its

2.

Connect the battery pack to the ESC.

!0ruum l..sition.

3.

Wait untii you hear two short beeps (oo oo or oo) confirriii:rg

::i:

::e

ESC has now entered the programming mode.

4' If the throttle stick

is left in

the maximum position beyond

the

ESC will begin

the

sequence

5 seconds.

from one

function

and

its associated setting options to another. (Please refer to the table below to cross reference

5' the functions

When the with the audible tones).

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 5 seconds to reconnect the battery and repeat the above steps.

1.SwitchyourTransmitteroNandsetthethrott1etoits!u@position.

2.

Connect the battery pack to the ESC.

3'

When the ESC

The second set

is first

powered up, it emits two sets

of

audible tones in succession indicating the status indicates of

iti

working status

.

*

The first set of tones denotes the number the ESC. (Three beeps of cells in the LiPo pack connected to

(***)indicates a 3 cell LiPo pack while

4 beeps (*,x**)

a4

cell

LiPo pack).

* denoting Brake status (one beep(*) for Brake

..ON,, and two beeps

(**)

for Brake

"OFF"),

*The

ESC is now ready for use.

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General

Safetv Precautions

Do not install the propeller (fixed wing) when you test the ESC and motor or drive pinion(helicopter) on your radio' Only install your propeller or pinion on the motor for the first time to verify the correct settings after you have confirmed that the settings on your radio is correct.

o

Never use ruptured or punctured battery cells.

o

Never use battery packs that are knorn'n to overheat.

o

Never short circuit battery or tnotor tenninals.

.

Always use proper insulation material for cable insulation.

o

Always use proper cable connetors.

o

Do not exceed the number of cells or serv-os specified by the ESC.

Wrong battery polariry rviil damage the ESC and r-oid the wananty.

o

Install the ESC

in

a suitable location u-ith adequate ventilation for cooiing.

This ESC has a built-in over temperafure cutoff protection feature that vv'ill immediately cut power to the motor once the

ESC temperattire exceecls the

230 Deg

F/

110 Deg C high temperature limit.

.

Use only batteries that are supported

by

the

ESC and ensure the coriect polarity before connecting.

o

Switch your

Transmitter

ON and ensure the throttle stick is in the tninimum position before connecting the battery pack.

o

Never switch your transmitter

OFF while the battery is connected to

I'our

ESC.

.

Only connect your battery pack

just

before

flying

and do

nct

leave your battery pack connected after flying.

o

Handle your model with extreme care once the battery pack is connectecl anci keep away from the propeller at all times.

Never stand in-line or directly in fi'ont of any rotating parts.

.

Do not immerse the ESC undenvater or allorv it to get wet while por,vered up.

o

Always

fly

at a designated flying site and abide by the rules and

-eriidelities set by your flying club.

Trouble Shooting

Trouble

Motor doesn't work, but there are audible tones signalling the number of cells after

Powering uP

ESC.

Possible Reason

The

ESC throttle calibration has not set up.

Action

Set up the

ESC throttle calibration

Poor/loose Connection between battery

Pack and

ESC,

Clean connector terminals or replace connector,

Motor doesn't work and no audible tone emitted after connecting the battery. Servos are not working either,

No power

Poor soldered connections joints)

(drY

Wrong battery cable

PolaritY

ESC throttle cable connected to receiver in the reverse PolaritY

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

(x x x x) is emitted,

Faultv ESC

Poor

/ loose connection betw

ESC and motor

Burnt motor coils

Poor soldered connections(drY joints)

The battery pack voltage exceeds the acceptable range.

Replace with a freshlY charged battery pack

Re-solder the cable connections

Check and verify cable PolaritY

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 connection

Replace with a freshly charged battery pack

Check battery pack voltage

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

(oo oooooo)

The throttle stick is not in lhe minimum position at

Porver uP,

Reversed throttle channel caused the

ESC to enter the

Programming mode.

Motor runs in reverse rotation

Wrong cables polaritY betwe the

ESC and the motor.

Move the throttle stick to the minimum position.

Enter the servo reverse menu on your transmitter and reverse the throttle channe!.

Note:

For Futaba radios set the throttle channel to

Reverse.

Swap any two of the three cable connections betiveen the ESC and the Motor or access the Motor

Rotation function via the

ESC programming mode and change the pre-set parameters,

9

Trouble

Motor stops running in flight.

Motor restarts abnormally

ESC

Overheats

Possible

Reason

Lost throttle signal

Action

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 intefference.

Install a ferrite ring on the

ESC's throttle cable.

Battery

Pack voltage has reached the Low Voltage

Protection threshold.

Land the model immediately and replace the battery pack.

Possible bad cable connectio

Possible

RF

Interference flying field.

at the

Inadequate

Ventilation

Servos drawing too much current and over loading the

ESC.

Over sized motor or prop

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

Use servos that are adequately sized for the

ESC. The maximum

BEC current drawn should be within the

BEC limits.

Reduce Prop size or resize the motor

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