User Manual

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Type
Cont.
Current(A)
Burst
Current (A)
10 sec.
Battery cell
NiXX/Lipo
Weight
(g)
BEC
Output
Size (mm)
W*L*H
User
Program
HobbyKing12A BEC
12A
16A
5-12 NC \ 2-4 Lipo
10
5V / 1A
21 x 22 x 4
yes
HobbyKing40A SBEC
40A
60A
5-18NC \ 2-6 Lipo
30
5.5V / 4A
23 x 52x 7
yes
Features:
◆ Extremely low internal resistance
◆ Super smooth and accurate throttle linearity
◆ Safety thermal over-load protection
◆ Auto throttle shut down in signal lose situation
◆ Supports high RPM motors
◆ Power arming protection (prevents the motor from accidentally running when switched ON)
◆ New Advanced programming software
Our ESC allows you to program all functions to fit your specific needs,which makes it very efficient and user friendly:
1.User programmable brake setting (we recommend using brake for only folding props applications)
2.User programmable battery type(LiPo or NiCd/NiMh)
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 start ups (for delicate gearbox and helicopter applications)
7.User programmable governor mode(for helicopter applications)
8.User programmable motor rotation(clockwise\counterclockwise)
9.User programmable switching frequency
10.User programmable low voltage cutoff type (power reduction orimmediate shutdown)
Settings:
1.Brake: ON/OFF
* ON-Sets the propeller to the brake position when the throttle stickis at the minimum position (Recommended for folding
props).
* OFF-Sets the propeller to freewheel when the throttle stick is at the minimum position.
2.Battery type: LiPo or NiCad/NiMh
* NiCad/NiMh – Sets Low Voltage protection threshold for NiCad/NiMh cells.
* LiPo – Sets Low voltage protection threshold for LiPo cells and automatically detects the number of cells within the pack.
Note: Selecting the NiCad/NiMh option for the battery type, triggers the ESC to automatically set the cutoff threshold to the
factory default of 65%. The cutoff threshold can then be subsequently altered through the Low Voltage protection function, if
required. The ESC will read the initial voltage of the NiCad/NiMh pack once it is plugged in and the voltage read will then be
used as a reference for the cutoff voltage threshold.
3.Low Voltage Protection Threshold ( Cutoff Threshold ):
Low / Medium / High
1) For Li-xx packs- number of cells are automatically calculated and requires no user input apart from defining the battery type.
This ESC provides 3 setting options for the low voltage protection threshold ; Low (2.8V)/ Medium (3.0V)/ High (3.2V). For
example : the voltage cutoff options for an 11.1V/ 3 cell Li-Po pack would be 8.4V (Low)/ 9.0V(Med)/ 9.6V(High)
2) For Ni-xx packs-low / medium / high cutoff voltages are 50%/65%/65% of the initial voltage of the battery pack.. For
example: A fully charged 6 cell NiMh pack’s voltage is 1.44V x 6=8.64V,when “LOW” cutoff voltage is set, the cutoff voltage
is: 8.64V x 50%=4.3V and when “Medium” of “High” is set, the cutoff voltage is now 8.64V X 65%=5.61V.
4. Restore factory setup defaults: