SmartLink ESC Update and Programming Instructions

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SPMXAE1120HV
Avian 120Amp Brushless Smart ESC 6S - 14S
Hardware Version: HW198_V1.00456NB
Software Version: 04.0.05 and Programmer Version: V1.08
Programmable Item
Option 1
Option 2
Option 3
Option
4
Option
5
Option
6
Option
7
Option
8
Option
9
1. Flight Mode
Fixed-wing
Helicopter (Store Govenor)
2. Brake Type
Disabled
Normal
Proportional
Reverse
3. Brake Force
0
1
2
4
5
6
7
4. Voltage Cutoff
Type
Soft Cutoff
Hard Cutoff
5. LiPo Cells
Auto
Calculation
6S
8S
10S
12S
14S
6. Cutoff Voltage
Disabled
2.8V / Cell
3.0V / Cell
3.2V /
Cell
3.4V /
Cell
3.6V /
Cell
3.8V /
Cell
7. BEC Voltage
6.0V
7.4V
8.4V
8. Start-up Time
Normal
Soft
9. Timing
Low (5°)
Medium (15°)
High (30°)
10. Motor Rotation
CW
CCW
11. Active
FreeWheel
Enabled
Disabled
12. Governor gain
Level1
Level2
Level3
13. AutoRestart
Time
0s
45s
90s
14. Restart accl
1.0s
1.5s
2.0s
15. Thrust Rev
CH5
CH6
CH7
CH8
CH9
Additions and Changes Explained
Added: Avian and Firma Smart ESC Programming via TextGen
➢ Change and save programmable options directly from your Spektrum DX, iX or NX transmitter and Smart receiver. To
enter the Avian Prog/Firma Prog (TextGen) menu, simply scroll to the last telemetry page on the main screen (this is
NOT a menu located in the settings list). Once there, follow the on-screen prompts on your Spektrum transmitter to
review, change and save programmable options that were once only able to be updated via the SPMXCA200 Smart ESC
programmer or by using the SmartLink app. For Avian, use the aileron and elevator to navigate the menu and make
selections. For Firma, use the Steering and Throttle to navigate the menu and make selections.
AVIAN ONLY
Added: “Reverse” Brake Type
➢ To use “Reverse” brake type select the option and then set a channel to activate the reverse thrust (option 15 on all Avian ESCs). When the
reverse function is activated using the channel designated the ESC will cause the motor to stop then spin in the reverse direction and increase
with throttle input.
Changed: The Cutoff Voltage (LVC) default was changed from 3.0V/cell to 3.4V/cell.
Changed: The Active FreeWheel default was changed from “Enabled” to “Disabled”.
Added: “Governor Gain” (Heli Mode only)
➢ Controls how aggressively the governor maintains the set RPM
o Level 1 (less) to Level 3 (more)
Added: “Auto Restart Time” (Heli Mode only)
➢ Set the auto-rotation bailout timing
Added: “Restart Accel.” (Heli Mode only)
➢ Controls how aggressively RPMs are recovered
Added: “Thrust Reverse Ch.”
➢ ** Requires Brake Type set to “Reverse” ** Select the channel that will control the reversing function