User Manual

Figure 1.
(R) Red Wire (+) Positive
RS
RS Pro
Forward /
Brake /Reverse
10th SCALE
BRUSHLESS /
BRUSHED
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL
• Adjustable Drag Brake /Reverse Type
• Voltage Cutoff for LiPo Cells
• Brushed or Brushless Motors
• QuickTune Dig ital Se tup
• Sensored and sensorless operation
OWNER’S MANUAL
INTRODUCTION
QuickTune MODES
MODE RANGE DEFAULT
DRAG BR AKE
(DB)
1-13 1 (No Drag)
BRAKE/REVERSE STRENGTH
(BS) —Brushlesss Mode Only
PUSH CONTROL ANTI DRAG
(PC)—Brushed Mode Only
1-13
1-13
4&5
1 (Off)
CURRENT LIMITER
(LIM)
1-13 13 (No Limit)
NEUTRAL WIDTH
(NW)
1-13 4&5
THROTTLE PROFILE
(TP)
1-6 3 (Linear)
MOTOR TYPE
(MT)
1-6
3 (Brushless)
(Fwd/Brk/Rev w/
Delay)
VOLTAGE CUTOFF
(VC)
1-4 1 (NONE)
LED Display: The LEDs light bar displays values in several
ways: One LED shown at a time indicates a value range of 1-7.
One or two LEDs that “walk” up the display can show a greater
range of 1-13 values. Critical Settings (Motor Type and Voltage
Cutoff) are indicated by multiple lights, making it easier to verify
correct settings—pay close attention to these when adjusting.
Tekin’s QuickTune
QuickTune Exampl e: Let’s say you want to use a 2 cell LiPo
battery. To change the Voltage Cutoff from the default setting
(1 = None) to setting 2 (2 = 6.0 Volt Cutoff), first follow step 1
above by pressing and releasing the MODE button 7 times.
Now press and release the INC button, the LED should show
the current setting of 1. Press and release the INC button again
and the LED will move to position 2, indicating that Voltage
Cutoff is now set to 6.0 Volts. Wait 5 seconds and the ESC
returns to normal operation.
HINT: If you wish to set another Program Feature, press the
“MODE” button again. After 5 seconds pause, the values you
selected will be saved in memory and the speed control will
resume normal operation.
P IT TUN ING : If you are in the pit area and cannot use your
transmitter you may use pit tuning mode to adjust settings by
following this procedure: Unplug the steering servo from the
receiver to avoid servo damage. Hold down either MODE or
INCR button while turning the power switch on. LEDs will
ramp up and down in sequence indicating you are in pit tune
mode. The user settings will be active, but the motor will not
run and the speed control will not respond to receiver signals.
Turn the speed control power off and back on to resume normal
operation.
QuickTune
Pit Tune Mode
SPEED CONTROL SPECIFICATIONS
Controls, RS/RS Pro Fwd/Brk or Fwd/Brk/Rev
Input Power (Cells) RS 4-9 NiCd/NiMh (2-3S LiPo)
Input Power (Cells) RS Pro 4-9 NiCd/NiMh (2-3S LiPo)
Motor Limits, RS
Brushless
Brushed Fwd Mode
Brushed Fwd/Rev Mode
5 Turn, 36mm Can
8 Turn
10 Turn
Motor Limits, RS Pro
Brushless
Brushed Fwd Mode
Brushed Fwd/Rev Mode
No Limit, 36mm Can
No Limit
No Limit
On Resistance, RS
Brushless
Brushed Fwd
Brushed Fwd/Rev
0.0003 Ohms
0.0001 Ohms
0.0003 Ohms
On Resistance, RS Pro
Brushless
Brushed Fwd
Brushed Fwd/Rev
0.00015 Ohms
0.00005 Ohms
0.00015 Ohms
Max Current
RS/RS-Pro, Brushed Fwd.
RS/RS-Pro, Brushless Per Phase
312 Amps/624 Amps
104 Amps/208 Amps
BEC 6 Volts, 3 Amps
Dimensions, RS 1.0 x 1.3 x 0.45 In. (25 x 33 x 12 mm)
Dimensions, RS Pro 1.0 x 1.3 x 0.65 In. (25 x 33 x 16.5 mm)
HINT: If you plan on frequently switching from Brushless Motor
operation to Forward Only Brushed, a connector that simplifies this
can be constructed. Join 3 male Hi-Power connectors into 1 piece
of wire, then attach that wire to your Brushed motor’s negative
terminal (Fig.5). You can now plug the 3 male connectors directly
into the 3 female connectors on the ESC.
HOOKUP INSTRUCTIONS
HOOKUP INSTRUCTION, CONT.
1) CONNECT SPEED CONTROL TO RECEIVER
Plug the speed control into the throttle channel of the receiver.
• Channel 1: Servo
• Channel 2: Speed Control
“REMEMBER: 1 to Turn, 2 to Burn”
2) CONNECT SPEED CONTROL TO BATTERY
Visually verify that the connector on the battery pack and the speed
control match the chart below then connect.
DO NOT CONNECT BATTERY INCORRECTLY TO SPEED
CONTROL, VERIF Y THAT THE BATTERY POSITIVE
WIRE WILL CONNECT TO THE SPEED CONTROL POSI-
TIVE WIRE BEFORE CONNECTING!
ESC BATTERY
(B-) Black Wire (-) Negative
(B +) Red Wire (+) Positive
NOTE: Before Radio Calibrating, ensure speed control is hooked
up to the receiver, a charged battery is properly connected, and the
transmitter is turned on. On your radio, set all trim adjustments to
the middle, throttle/brake EPAs and Dual Rate set to max and en-
sure that your throttle direction is set to “normal” .
Calibration is really very simple, you just press and hold the MODE
button for 3 seconds to enter radio calibrate, let the speed control
“find” your neutral, then let it “find” your full throttle and full
brake. If you are unsure how to perform this procedure, follow the
detailed steps outlined below. After calibrating to your radio, when
the speed control power switch is turned ON the unit will begin
looking for the neutral signal. If a neutral signal is found the Arm-
ing Sequence (flashes LEDs/chime) will occur followed by LED4
on, then flashing to LED1. HINT: Once calibrated, the LEDs on
the speed control will advance as the throttle or brake is applied.
RADIO CALIBRATION
QUICKSTART
By far, the fastest and easiest way to get up and running is to
watch Teki n’s online i nstructional videos at
www.te amtek in.com.
Figure 6——–-Brushless Connection Diagram
Figures 7 & 8—Brushed Connection Diagram
CAUTION: The following statements need to be understood
before using the RS/RS Pro:
1) Do not operate speed control in or around water.
2) Do not hook-up the battery backwards! No reverse voltage
protection.
3) Turn on the transmitter first THEN turn on the speed control.
4) Disconnect battery from speed control when not in use.
5) Insulate exposed wire with heat shrink tubing to avoid shorts.
6) The RS series is intended for 10
th
scale or smaller vehicles.
Plan Speed Control Placement
1) Choose a location for the speed control that is protected from
debris. To prevent radio interference place the speed control
as far away from the radio receiver as possible and keep the
power wires as short as possible. Plan on routing power and
motor wires away from the radio receiver and radio wires.
2) For best results clean the bottom of the speed control and
chassis. Peel off the cover on one side of the doubled-sided
tape, (included) and stick to the bottom of the speed control.
DO NOT peel off the other side yet.
3) Use a small piece of double-sided tape on the ON/OFF
switch.
4) Determine how you would prefer to connect the motor and
battery pack to the speed control. For the motor, using con-
nector pairs such as Tekin’s 4.0 mm Hi-Power Connectors
#TT3054, is preferable for most applications as it allows you
to easily change motors (Fig.1). For the battery, consider
where your pack sits and how much wire will be needed to
attach to the speed control.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
4.0 mm
High
power
Connector
Part #
TT3054
(3 Pairs )
POWER CAPACITOR
Figure 2.
INSTALLING THE
POWER CAP:
The capacitor should
be mounted directly to
the Battery Positive
(+BATT) and Battery
Negative (–BATT)
posts on the speed
control, with the
capacitor wires cut as
short as possible. The
capacitor polarity is
indicated on the top of
the capacitor by a
colored half-circle
which is the -BATT
connection (Fig. 3).
Figure 3.
SOLDERING
TIPS & TRICKS: Place the speed control on its side and use
servo tape to secure it to the bench. Doing so provides a stable
work area and allows easy access to the solder posts (Fig. 4). A
good rule of thumb is that if a wire is to hot to hold at about 2
inches out in the wire, then the soldering iron has been on the joint
to long—stop, let everything cool, then try again.
Figure 4.
SOLDERING CONT...
ATTACHING WIRES TO THE SPEED CONTROL:
1) Red wires are usually used to connect the speed control to
the positive battery terminal and the positive motor terminal.
Black wire is typically used for the battery negative termi-
nal. Inspect the sticker on the speed control or refer to the
diagrams to determine which color wire to attach to each
post.
2) Strip back the insulation of the wire by about 3/32” to 1/8”
and “pre-tin” the wire by heating the end and applying sol-
der until it is thoroughly covered. CAUTION: Be very
careful not to splash yourself with hot solder.
3) Place the tip of the iron in the notch on top of the post and
apply a small amount of solder to the post. When the solder
has flowed, remove the soldering iron, wipe the tip clean and
apply a small amount of fresh solder to it.
4) Hold the wire so the tinned end is in contact with the notch
of the post. Now touch the iron tip to the wire and the post.
Wait about 2 seconds for the solder to flow, and then remove
the iron while still holding the wire. You may let go of the
wire after a second or two when the solder sets.
CAUTION: A power capacitor is supplied with the RS Series
(TT3520) and MUST BE MOUNTED on the speed control for
proper operation (Fig. 2). Failure to use the power capacitor can
cause irreparable damage to the speed control.
SOLDERING CONT...
ATTACHING WIRES TO THE BATTERY:
The same techniques described in the preceding section may be
used to solder the wires to the battery or to battery connectors.
IMPORTANT: Take precautions if removing factory battery
connectors. Connecting the battery backwards will cause dam-
age, and will void warranty. When soldering connectors to a
battery pack, cut only one wire of the battery pack at a time to
ensure that the exposed wires cannot short together.
HINT: If you are using connectors for both the battery and the
motor, make sure that they are not the same or that you have a
male and a female attached to the speed control wires. That
way, you cannot accidentally connect the battery to the motor
wires or vice versa.
1) Make sure that the connector ends will be mated together
correctly, male to female, and that the wire colors
match—red to red and black to black.
2) Solder the wires from the speed control to each of the
connectors, then solder wires from the battery to each
connector’s mate.
ATTACHING WIRES TO THE MOTOR:
The same techniques described in section 5 and 6 may be used
to solder the wires to the motor.
3) CONNECT SPEED CONTROL TO MOTOR. First, deter-
mine if your motor is Brushless or Brushed type.
4) If using a “SENSORED” motor, connect the sensor wire
from ESC to the motor. If running unsensored, remove the
sensor wire from both the RS/RS Pro and the motor.
SPEED CONTROL BRUSHLESS MOTOR
(R) Red Wire (A) Red
(W) White Wire (B) White
(B) Black Wire (C) Black
SPEED CONTROL BRUSHED MOTOR
(B) Black Wire (-) Negative
The RS series has a built-in factory reset mode that resets all user
programmable settings to the default values. To activate, turn the
speed control on, then press/hold INC button and then press/hold
MODE button simultaneously for 3 seconds. After 3 seconds the
LEDs will ramp up in sets of three. NOTE: Activating the self-test
mode also resets all the radio calibration settings to their default
FACTORY RESET
RADIO CALIBRATION, CONT...
• Heat Posts
• Heat Wire
• THEN heat both
Figure 5.
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the RS/RS Pro,
Tekin’s High performance sensored 10th Scale Brushless/
Brushed Motor Electronic Speed Control. The RS series repre-
sents a Hybrid solution to sensorless and sensored technologies,
providing all the features and robust design qualities of the R1
speed control with the reliable drive capability of a sensored
system. Get ready to RACE!