User Manual

Brushless Motor/ESC Combos
Instruction Manual • Bedienungsanleitung • Manuel d’utilisation • Manuale di Istruzioni
KXSS0500
KXSS0501
Thank you for purchasing the Kinexis
™
sensorless brushless motor. Kinexis brushless motors are
high-torque motors designed for bashing and sport racing applications. These 1/10-scale sensor-
less motors feature the same basic dimensions and mounting patterns as industry-standard,
1/10-scale, 540-size brushed motors. These motors also offer high performance over a longer
lifetime with little to no maintenance.
FEATURES
• Perfect upgrade for brushed 540 motors with the same diameter and industry standard
mounting hole patterns
• High torque
• Includes connectors
• High-quality construction with ball bearings and hardened steel 1/8-inch motor shaft
MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS
KXSS0500 KXSS0501
RPM/V 3000Kv 4000Kv
No load current 7.2V (A) 1.5 +/-0.5 1.5 +/-0.5
Diameter 37mm 37mm
Length 52mm 52mm
Weight 158 g 158 g
Efficiency 90% 90%
Poles 4 4
Power 260W 260W
Shaft Diameter 3.175mm 3.175mm
Shaft Length 15mm 15mm
Turns 1.5Y 1Y
Voltage 4.5–13.0 4.5–13.0
GEARING
Improper gearing will cause excessive heat buildup in the motor and speed control. Use your
vehicle’s kit manual in order to find the manufacturer’s recommended pinion size. It is best to
monitor the motor’s operating temperature when you are operating on new and different tracks
or racing surfaces, changing to a new motor or making gearing changes. Your motor’s operating
temperature should never exceed 160° F (71° C). The best place to monitor the motor’s tempera-
ture is at the center of the end bell. If the motor temperature is higher than 160° F (71° C) after a
5 minute run, the gearing should be lowered (change to a smaller pinion gear).
CAUTION: Once the battery is connected to the motor, stay clear of the rotating shaft
and pinion gear. Failure to do so could result in personal injury.
INSTALLATION OF THE MOTOR
Always ensure the motor mounting screws are long enough to properly seat into the motor.
However, ensure the screws do not enter into the motor too far, which could damage the motor.
The maximum depth that the motor mounting screws can enter into the motor is approximately
1/8 in (3mm). We suggest using the motor mounting hardware included with your vehicle. The
use of screws that are too long will damage the motor and void any warranty.
When installing the motor into your vehicle, it is very important that the gear mesh is correct and
smooth with no binding. The vehicle’s motor mounts usually feature adjustable slotted mounting
holes so that you can adjust the gear mesh properly.
Proper gear mesh (how gear teeth meet) is important to the performance of the vehicle. When
the gear mesh is too loose, the spur gear could be damaged by the pinion gear of the motor. If
the mesh is too tight, speed could be limited and the motor and ESC will overheat. Insert a small
piece of paper in between the pinion and spur gears as you are installing them. Push the gears
together while tightening the screws that mount the motor. When the mesh is at the correct
distance, remove the small piece of paper by rotating the spur gear until the paper comes out.
Check the mesh at multiple points around the larger spur gear before finalizing the motor mount-
ing position.
NOTICE
All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole
discretion of Horizon Hobby LLC. For up-to-date product literature, visit horizonhobby.com and
click on the support tab for this product.
MEANING OF SPECIAL LANGUAGE
The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of
potential harm when operating this product:
NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property
damage AND a little or no possibility of injury.
CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of physical
property damage AND a possibility of serious injury.
WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of property dam-
age, collateral damage, and serious injury OR create a high probability of superficial injury.
WARNING: Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the features
of the product before operating. Failure to operate the product correctly can result in
damage to the product, personal property and cause serious injury.
This is a sophisticated hobby product. It must be operated with caution and common sense and
requires some basic mechanical ability. Failure to operate this Product in a safe and responsible
manner could result in injury or damage to the product or other property. This product is not
intended for use by children without direct adult supervision. Do not attempt disassembly, use
with incompatible components or augment product in any way without the approval of Horizon
Hobby LLC. This manual contains instructions for safety, operation and maintenance. It is essen-
tial to read and follow all the instructions and warnings in the manual, prior to assembly, setup
or use, in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury.
CAUTION: This product can become extremely hot when in use, which could lead to burns.
Age Recommendation: Not for children under 14 years. This is not a toy.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS
• Read instructions before operating.
• Always ensure the motor screws do not go into the motor more than 1/8 in (3mm).
• Always avoid over-gearing by monitoring temperature.
• Never allow motor operating temperature to exceed 160ºF (71ºC). Doing so may cause
permanent damage and will not be covered under warranty.
• Never use a Schottky Diode with this motor.
• Never over-tighten the motor mounting screws. Damaged threads are not covered under
warranty.
EN
WATERPROOF COMPONENT
Your new Horizon Hobby
®
Kinexsis sensorless brushless ESC has been designed and built to
allow you to operate the product in many “wet conditions”, including puddles, creeks, wet grass,
snow and even rain.
While waterproof, this component has not been designed to be immersed in water for long peri-
ods of time and should NOT be treated like a submarine. In addition, most metal parts, including
any screws and nuts, as well as the contacts in the electrical cables, will be susceptible to
corrosion if additional maintenance is not performed after running in wet conditions.
To maximize the long-term performance of your ESC and to keep the warranty intact, it should
only be used as described in the “Usage Conditions” section of this manual. Additionally, the
procedures described in the “Wet Conditions Maintenance” section must be performed regularly
if you choose to run in wet conditions. If you are not willing to perform the additional care and
maintenance required, then you should not operate your vehicle in those conditions.
CAUTION: Failure to exercise caution while using this product and comply with the
following precautions could result in product malfunction and/or void the warranty.
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
• Readthroughthewetconditionsmaintenanceproceduresandmakesurethatyouhave
all the tools you will need to properly maintain your ESC.
• DonotoperateyourESCwhereitcouldcomeincontactwithsaltwater(oceanwateror
water on salt-covered roads), contaminated or polluted water. Salt water is very conduc-
tive and highly corrosive, so use caution.
USAGE CONDITIONS
Your ESC will operate successfully in any of the following, individual-usage scenarios:
• 2hourscontinuousoperationindew-covered(damp)grassorvegetation.
• 2hourscontinuousoperationinheavyfog(95%humidity,saturatedair,condensing
water).
• 1hourcontinuousoperationinlightrain(<0.10in/2.5mmperhour).
• 15minutescontinuousoperationinheavyrain(>0.30in/7.6mmperhour).
• 1hourcontinuousoperationinlightsleet(<0.10in/2.5mmperhour).
• 1hourcontinuousoperationinlightsnow(<0.25in/6.35mmperhour).
• 45minutescontinuousoperationinstandingorrunningfreshwater(thewaterlevel
should always remain below the vehicle frame), or constant splashing water, without
any immersion of waterproof component(s).
• 5minutescontinuousoperationinstandingorrunningfreshwater(thewaterlevel
should never rise higher than 0.5 in (about 10 mm) above the vehicle frame), constant
splashing water, or frequent, intermittent immersion of waterproof component(s).
• 1hourcontinuousoperationindampsand,dirt,mudorsnow(themateriallevelshould
always be below the vehicle frame), constant splatter without any immersion or cover-
age of waterproof component(s).
Furthermore, when appropriate maintenance procedures (as described below) are performed
promptly following exposure, the ESC will remain best protected from corrosion or other long-
term, water-related damage.
WET CONDITIONS MAINTENANCE
• GentlyrinsethemudanddirtofftheESCwithagardenhose.
• Removethebatterypack(s)anddrythecontacts.
• Ifyouhaveanaircompressororacanofcompressedairavailable,blowofftheESCtohelp
remove any water that may have gotten into small crevices or corners. Dry any water that
may be inside a recessed connector housing.
• LettheESCairdrybeforeyoustoreit.Watermaycontinuetoseeporevaporateoutoftight
areas for a few hours.
NOTICE: Never use a pressure washer to clean your vehicle.
NOTICE: This ESC is waterproofed for use in wet conditions. Make sure the other compo-
nents in your vehicle are waterproof or water-resistant before driving in wet conditions.
WARRANTY AND SERVICE CONTACT INFORMATION
Country of Purchase Horizon Hobby Contact Information Address
United States of America
Horizon Service Center
(Repairs and Repair Requests)
servicecenter.horizonhobby.com/RequestForm/
4105 Fieldstone Rd
Champaign, Illinois, 61822 USA
Horizon Product Support
(Product Technical Assistance)
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888-959-2306
Sales
[e-mail]
888-959-2306
United Kingdom
Service/Parts/Sales:
Horizon Hobby Limited
[e-mail]
Units 1–4, Ployters Rd, Staple Tye
Harlow, Essex, CM18 7NS, United Kingdom
[phone]
Germany
Horizon Technischer Service [e-mail]
Christian-Junge-Straße 1
25337Elmshorn,Germany
Sales:HorizonHobbyGmbH [phone]
France
Service/Parts/Sales:
Horizon Hobby SAS
[e-mail]
11RueGeorgesCharpak
77127 Lieusaint, France
[phone]
China
Service/Parts/Sales:
Horizon Hobby – China
[e-mail]
Room 506, No. 97 Changshou Rd.
Shanghai, China 200060
[phone]
LIMITED WARRANTY
What this Warranty Covers - Horizon Hobby, LLC (Horizon) warrants to the original purchaser
that the product purchased (the “Product”) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship
at the date of purchase.
What is Not Covered - This warranty is not transferable and does not cover (i) cosmetic dam-
age,(ii)damageduetoactsofGod,accident,misuse,abuse,negligence,commercialuse,ordue
to improper use, installation, operation or maintenance, (iii) modification of or to any part of the
Product, (iv) attempted service by anyone other than a Horizon Hobby authorized service center,
(v) Product not purchased from an authorized Horizon dealer, (vi) Product not compliant with ap-
plicable technical regulations, or (vii) use that violates any applicable laws, rules, or regulations.
OTHER THAN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY ABOVE, HORIZON MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY OR
REPRESENTATION,ANDHEREBYDISCLAIMSANYANDALLIMPLIEDWARRANTIES,INCLUDING,
WITHOUTLIMITATION,THEIMPLIEDWARRANTIESOFNON-INFRINGEMENT,MERCHANTABIL-
ITYANDFITNESSFORAPARTICULARPURPOSE.THEPURCHASERACKNOWLEDGESTHATTHEY
ALONE HAVE DETERMINED THAT THE PRODUCT WILL SUITABLY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF
THE PURCHASER’S INTENDED USE.
Purchaser’s Remedy - Horizon’s sole obligation and purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy shall
be that Horizon will, at its option, either (i) service, or (ii) replace, any Product determined by
Horizon to be defective. Horizon reserves the right to inspect any and all Product(s) involved in a
warranty claim. Service or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon. Proof of
purchase is required for all warranty claims. SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER
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ORCONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES,LOSSOFPROFITSORPRODUCTIONORCOMMERCIALLOSSIN
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NEGLIGENCE,STRICTLIABILITYORANYOTHERTHEORYOFLIABILITY,EVENIFHORIZONHAS
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of Horizon exceed the individual price of the Product on which liability is asserted. As Horizon has
no control over use, setup, final assembly, modification or misuse, no liability shall be assumed
nor accepted for any resulting damage or injury. By the act of use, setup or assembly, the user
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associated with the use of the Product, purchaser is advised to return the Product immediately in
new and unused condition to the place of purchase.
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to state. Horizon reserves the right to change or modify this warranty at any time without notice.
WARRANTY SERVICES
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you must contact your local distributor or Horizon directly. This will enable Horizon to better an-
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NOTICE: Do not ship Li-Po batteries to Horizon. If you have any issue with a Li-Po bat-
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Instructions for disposal of WEEE by users in the European Union
This product must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, it is the user’s responsibility to dispose of their waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collections point for the
recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it
is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office,
your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product.
ESC SPECIFICATIONS
Type Sensorless/Waterproof Overload Protection Thermal
Constant/Peak 70A/290A Dimensions (LxWxH) 48mm x 35.2mm x 35.2mm
Resistance 0.0012 Ohms Weight 74 g with wires
BEC Output 6V/3A Battery Type/Input Voltage 2–3 cell Li-Po/Li-fe
4–9 cell Ni-MH/Ni-Cd
Vehicle Type 1/10 Buggy or Truggy
1/10 on-road and off-road
Function Forward Only with Brake
Forward/Reverse with Brake
Motor Type 2S Li-Po up to 6000Kv on-road/4000Kv off-road
3S Li-Po up to 4000Kv on-road/2500Kv off-road
Operation Proportional Forward
Proportional Reverse with Braking Delay
ESC LED STATUS
• NoESCLEDswillglowwhenthereisnothrottleinputfromthetransmitter
• TheredESCLEDglowswhenthereisanythrottleinputfromthetransmitter
• Thered/greenLEDglowswhentheESCisatfullforwardthrottle
QUICK START GUIDE
The quick start setup guide will get you running quickly using the ESC’s default settings.
1. Mount the ESC and motor in the car.
2. Connect the ESC to the motor.
3. Connect the ESC receiver lead to CH2 on your receiver.
4. Ensure the ESC switch is OFF.
5. Connect a fully charged battery to the ESC.
MOUNTING THE SPEED CONTROL
Mount the ESC in the location specified by your vehicle’s instruction manual. Use double-sided foam
tape to secure the speed control in position.
Ensure all wiring connections can be reached prior to mounting.
Use double-sided foam tape to secure the switch to a convenient location in the vehicle.
CONNECTING THE ESC
1. Connect the ESC terminal A to the motor’s terminal A.
2. Connect the ESC terminal B to the motor’s terminal B.
3. Connect the ESC terminal C to the motor’s terminal C.
If the motor turns in the wrong direction, reverse the connection of any 2 motor wires.
NOTICE: Always disconnect the battery from the ESC when you have finished operating your
vehicle. The ESC’s switch only controls power to the receiver and servos. The ESC will
continue to draw current when connected to the battery, resulting in possible damage to the
battery through over-discharge.
ESC CALIBRATION PROCEDURE
Ensure proper ESC function by calibrating the ESC to your transmitter inputs.
1. Power OFF the ESC.
2. Ensure your transmitter is powered ON, the throttle is not reversed, the throttle trim is neu-
tral and the throttle travel range is at 100%. Disable any special functions such as ABS, etc.
3. Press the SET button while powering ON the ESC. Release the button as soon as the green
LED starts to flash.
4. Calibrate the throttle points by pressing the SET button once after each step.
•Neutralpoint(1ash)—leavethethrottleatrest,untouched
•Fullthrottle(2ashes)—pullthethrottlefullyback
•Fullbrakes/reverse(3ashes)—pushthethrottlefullyforward
5. The motor will run 3 seconds after the last step is completed.
ESC FUNCTIONS AND MODES
The ESC includes programming options so you can adjust the way your vehicle performs. Refer
to the included settings table to adjust the ESC for your driving conditions.
ESC PROGRAMMING PROCEDURE
Programming is accomplished using the SET button on the ON/OFF switch.
Programming the ESC:
1. Connect a fully charged battery to the ESC.
2. Power ON the ESC.
3. Hold the SET button for 1 second until the green LED blinks, then release the SET button to
enter programming mode.
4. PressandreleasetheSETbuttonasneededtogettothedesiredmenuoption(theGreenLED
will blink corresponding to the menu
item number).
5. When at the desired menu item, press the SET button for 3 seconds until the green LED blinks.
6. Press the SET button to move among the settings based on how many times the green LED
blinks (Refer to the table for more information).
7. Save the setting by pressing the SET button for 3 seconds.
8. Power OFF the ESC switch and repeat the instructions above to change other settings.
If desired, the ESC programming can be returned to default settings by powering on the
ESC switch and pressing the SET button for 5 seconds. If you perform this operation, you
must recalibrate the ESC to the transmitter.
Programmable Items
Programmable Value
Default Settings
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 Running Mode Forward
with Brake
Forward/
Reverse with
Brake
2 Drag Brake
Force
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 40%
3 Low Voltage
Cutoff Threshold
non-
protection
2.6V per cell 2.8V
per
cell
3.0V
per
cell
3.2V
per
cell
3.4V
per
cell
4 Start Mode
(Punch)
Level 1 Level 2 Level
3
Level
4
5 Max Brake
Force
25% 50% 75% 100%
DESCRIPTIONS
1 Running Mode: Forward Only with Brake: Intended for competition use, this mode allows
only forward and brake controls.
Forward/Reverse with Brake —This mode is the basic all-around mode, allowing forward,
reverse and brake controls. To engage reverse while moving forward, apply the brake until the
vehicle has come to a complete stop, release brake, then apply the brake again. While braking
or in reverse, engaging the throttle will result in the vehicle immediately accelerating forward.
2 Drag Brake Force: Adjusts the amount of brake automatically applied when the throttle is
returned to the neutral position. This simulates the engine braking effect of a full-scale vehicle,
allowing improved turn-in and your vehicle’s general response to controls.
3 Low Voltage Cutoff Threshold: This function helps to prevent battery over-discharge. The
ESC continuously monitors the battery’s voltage. If the voltage falls below the voltage threshold
for 2 seconds, the output power shuts off and the red LED flashes twice repeatedly.
The cutoff threshold calculation is based on individual Li-Po cell voltage. For Ni-MH batteries,
if the voltage battery pack is higher than 9.0V, it will be treated as a 3-cell Li-Po battery pack; if
it is lower than 9.0V, it will be treated as a 2-cell Li-Po battery pack. Example: for a 8.0V Ni-MH
battery pack used with a 2.6V/cell threshold, it will be treated as a 2-cell Li-Po battery pack and
the low-voltage cutoff threshold will be 5.2V (2.6x2=5.2). Using the optional Digital Program Box
(DYN3748), you can adjust the custom values for the cutoff threshold. Unlike the preset values,
custom cutoff values are for the total battery voltage, not individual cell voltage.
4 Start Mode (Punch): Sets the initial throttle punch when the car accelerates. Level 1 gives a
very soft initial acceleration and level 4 gives a stronger initial acceleration.
5 Max Brake Force: Adjusts the maximum braking force. A higher value provides stronger
braking, but can also cause the wheels to lock, resulting in loss of control of the car.
ACCESSORIES
See our website at www.horizonhobby.com for our complete line of accessories.
Speed Control
Receiver
Brushless
Motor
CH1
CH2
Motor Battery
Steering
Servo
WIRING
DIAGRAM
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM SOLUTION
ESC switch powered ON, but no motor function and no audible tone
Recharge or replace battery
Ensure all connections are secure
Repair or replace ESC switch or ESC
Ensure ESC programming for battery is correct for your battery
ESC switch powered ON, but no motor function and ESC
continuously sounds 1 beep between 2 second pauses
Ensure connections between ESC and receiver are secure
Ensure transmitter is bound to the receiver
Ensure receiver antenna is not damaged
Motor turns in the wrong direction Change connections of any 2 motor wires to the ESC and ensure motor turns in the correct direction
Motor stops
When red ESC LED flashes, recharge or replace battery
When green LED flashes, let motor and ESC cool, changing set up or gearing to avoid overheating
Ensure ESC programming is correct for voltage and battery
Disconnect battery and let ESC cool
Ensure ESC programming is not causing overheating
Replace gearing
Ensure gearing is not causing overheating
Motor accelerates irregularly
Replace with a high-power battery
Replace battery
Replace damaged wiring
Adjust or replace gearing
Motor does not turn continuously in response to throttle
Replace wiring or motor
Ensure good reception between transmitter and receiver
Replace ESC
Steering servo operates but the motor does not run
Ensure all ESC programming matches your installed systems requirements for safety
Ensure all receiver connections are correct and secure
Test the motor apart from the vehicle system and repair or replace motor as needed
Recharge or replace batteries
Ensure all motor connections are secure
Adjust throttle travel or other throttle settings on the transmitter and the ESC
Steering and motor do not function
Ensure all connections to receiver are correct and secure
Refer to manufacturer’s instructions to repair or replace transmitter
Recharge or replace batteries
Vehicle does not operate at full speed
Recharge or replace batteries
Ensure ESC programming is correct for voltage and battery
Adjust transmitter settings, such as trim, throttle travel, etc.
Ensure ESC settings are correct for system
Calibrate throttle control to ESC
Motor slows but will not stop
Adjust transmitter settings, such as trim, throttle travel, etc.
Ensure ESC settings are correct for system
Calibrate throttle control to ESC
Decreased transmitter range
Repair or replace system antennas
Repair or replace damaged motor, wiring and electrical parts
Move receiver or adjust antenna location so that no metal parts are between the antenna and the transmitter
Recharge or replace batteries
Refer to receiver and transmitter manufacturer’s instructions to adjust reception or change to a free and open radio frequency