User Manual

MotorPoles–14ormore
ExpectedPerformance–Goodbalanceofpowerandefciency
1. Movethesticktocenter(between1.4and1.6ms)for5seconds,andthecontrollerwill
beep 3 times, indicating you are now in Menu 3.
2. Movethethrottlesticktofullthrottle(>1.7ms)positiontomakechangestotheTiming
programming.
a. Toselect5Degrees–Youwillhear1shortbeep.Movethethrottlesticktocenter
(between1.4and1.6ms).Thecontrollerwillbeep2times,indicatingyouhaveset
theprogramselectionorleaveinfullthrottlefor5secondstoadvancetothenext
selection.
b. Toselect10Degrees–Youwillhear2shortbeeps.Movethethrottlesticktocenter
(between1.4and1.6ms).Thecontrollerwillbeep2times,indicatingyouhaveset
theprogramselectionorleaveinfullthrottlefor5secondstoadvancetothenext
selection.
c. Toselect15Degrees–Youwillhear3shortbeeps.Movethethrottlesticktocenter
(between1.4and1.6ms).Thecontrollerwillbeep2times,indicatingyouhaveset
theprogramselectionorleaveinfullthrottlefor5secondstoadvancetothenext
selection.
d. Toselect20Degrees–Youwillhear4shortbeeps.Movethethrottlesticktocenter
(between1.4and1.6ms).Thecontrollerwillbeep2times,indicatingyouhaveset
theprogramselectionorleaveinfullthrottlefor5secondstoadvancetothenext
selection.
e. Toselect25Degrees–Youwillhear5shortbeeps.Movethethrottlesticktocenter
(between1.4and1.6ms).Thecontrollerwillbeep2times,indicatingyouhaveset
theprogramselectionorleaveinfullthrottlefor5secondstoadvancetotherst
selection again.
Programming Menu 4 – Throttle Input Range (PWM)
Thedefaultsettingis1.2msto1.8msandshouldworkwithmostradiosystems.Thisoption
allows for proper throttle input with many different radio systems. However, some radios
haveawideroutputrange,andmaygiveamorelinearresponsewiththe1.1msto1.9ms
range. If you feel there is too much “dead” area in the stick movement near full throttle, try
adjusting the end points in your radio, or change to the wider input range. Be aware that if
these settings are not correct, it may be impossible to arm the controller.
1. Movethesticktocenter(between1.4and1.6ms)for5seconds,andthecontrollerwill
beep4times,indicatingyouarenowinMenu4.
2. Movethethrottlesticktofullthrottle(>1.7ms)positiontomakechangestothe
Throttle Input Range programming.
a. Toselect1.2msto1.8ms–Youwillhear1shortbeep.Movethethrottlestickto
center(between1.4and1.6ms).Thecontrollerwillbeep2times,indicatingyou
havesettheprogramselectionorleaveinfullthrottlefor5secondstoadvanceto
thenextselection.
b. Toselect1.1msto1.9ms–Youwillhear2shortbeeps.Movethethrottlestickto
center(between1.4and1.6ms).Thecontrollerwillbeep2times,indicatingyou
havesettheprogramselectionorleaveinfullthrottlefor5secondstoadvanceto
the first selection again.
Programming Menu 5 – Start-Up Rate
Thedefaultsettingis0.25seconds.Thestart-uprateisthetimeittakestoreachmaximum
motorspeed.Changingthesettingto1secondcanbeusefulwithpower-fragilegearboxes.
1. Movethesticktocenter(between1.4and1.6ms)for5seconds,andthecontrollerwill
beep5times,indicatingyouarenowinMenu3.
2. Movethethrottlesticktofullthrottle(>1.7ms)positiontomakechangestotheStart-
up Rate programming.
a. Toselect.25second–Youwillhear1shortbeep.Movethethrottlesticktocenter
(between1.4and1.6ms).Thecontrollerwillbeep2times,indicatingyouhaveset
theprogramselectionorleaveinfullthrottlefor5secondstoadvancetothenext
selection.
b. Toselect1second–Youwillhear2shortbeeps.Movethethrottlesticktocenter
(between1.4and1.6ms).Thecontrollerwillbeep2times,indicatingyouhaveset
theprogramselectionorleaveinfullthrottlefor5secondstoadvancetotherst
selection again.
Programming Menu 6 – PWM Switching Frequency
Thedefaultsettingis8KHz,whichshouldbeacceptableformostmotors.Ifyouhavea
low or very low inductance motor and know you need to use a higher PWM Frequency (refer
to the manual included with the motor), then you can change the setting. Otherwise, we
recommend leaving the default setting.
1. Movethesticktocenter(between1.4and1.6ms)for5seconds,andthecontrollerwill
beep 6 times, indicating you are now in Menu 6.
2. Movethethrottlesticktofullthrottle(>1.7ms)positiontomakechangestothePWM
Switching Frequency programming.
a. Toselect8KHzPWMFrequency–Youwillhear1shortbeep.Movethethrottlestick
tocenter(between1.4and1.6ms).Thecontrollerwillbeep2times,indicatingyou
havesettheprogramselectionorleaveinfullthrottlefor5secondstoadvanceto
thenextselection.
b. Toselect16KHzPWMFrequency–Youwillhear2shortbeeps.Movethethrottle
sticktocenter(between1.4and1.6ms).Thecontrollerwillbeep2times,
indicatingyouhavesettheprogramselectionorleaveinfullthrottlefor5seconds
toadvancetothenextselection.
c. Toselect32KHzPWMFrequency–Youwillhear3shortbeeps.Movethethrottle
sticktocenter(between1.4and1.6ms).Thecontrollerwillbeep2times,
indicatingyouhavesettheprogramselectionorleaveinfullthrottlefor5seconds
to advance to the first selection again.
Programming Menu 7 – Operating Mode
The default setting is set to Normal (airplane) Mode, which is limited to a start-up rate of
0.25or1second.Alternatively,theHeliModecanbeselectedwhichreducesthestart-up
rateto5secondsfortherststart-upandanystart-upafterthemotor/ESChasbeen
stoppedformorethan5seconds.Thishelpstopreventdamagingthemotor,gearsorany
other components from an abrupt start-up when none of the parts are moving. Any time
themotor/ESChasbeenstoppedforlessthan5secondsinHeliMode,thestart-upwill
be immediate. This allows power to be applied immediately, such as when aborting an
auto-rotation attempt or for any other reason, to help prevent a crash. Remember, you must
waitmorethan5secondsafterstoppingthemotor/ESCinorderforthe5-secondstart-upto
occur again.
1. Movethesticktocenter(between1.4and1.6ms)for5seconds,andthecontrollerwill
beep 7 times, indicating you are now in Menu 7.
2. Movethethrottlesticktofullthrottle(>1.7ms)positiontomakechangestothe
Operating Mode programming.
a. ToselectNormalMode–Youwillhear1shortbeep.Movethethrottlestickto
center(between1.4and1.6ms).Thecontrollerwillbeep2times,indicatingyou
havesettheprogramselectionorleaveinfullthrottlefor5secondstoadvanceto
thenextselection.
b. ToselectHeliMode–Youwillhear2shortbeeps.Movethethrottlesticktocenter
(between1.4and1.6ms).Thecontrollerwillbeep2times,indicatingyouhaveset
theprogramselectionorleaveinfullthrottlefor5secondstoadvancetotherst
selection again.
Troubleshooting
The controller will beep more quietly than normal if the input voltage is below the cutoff
voltage when the battery is connected. Check the voltage of the battery pack to see if it is
correct (charged), or the programmed cutoff setting if the input voltage is set incorrectly for
the voltage of the pack being used.
If you have trouble arming the controller (and the throttle trim has been set to minimum),
entertheprogrammingmodeandtrychangingthesettingto1.1ms–1.9msinProgramming
Menu4toseeifithelpscorrecttheproblem.Ifitisacomputerradio,youmayalternatively
increase high and low throttle ATV (endpoint) percentages.
Note: Increasing the high ATV will not have a consequence on arming issues, only low ATV.
Some transmitters, including all Futaba transmitters, will require the throttle channel to be
“reversed” for proper operation.
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