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4. A single beeping tone followed by a short pause (* * * *) – Indicates that the ESC is unable to detect the normal throttle
signal from the receiver.
Built-in Intelligent ESC Safety Functions
1. Over-heat protection: When the temperature of ESC exceed 110 deg C, the ESC will reduce the output power to allow it too
cool.
2. Lost Throttle signal protection: The ESC will automatically reduces output power to the motor when it detects a lost of
throttle signal for 2 second, a subsequent loss of throttle signal beyond 2 seconds, will cause the ESC automatically to cut
power to the motor.
Powering up the ESC for the first time and setting the Automatic Throttle Calibration
The HobbyKing ESC features Automatic Throttle Calibration to attain the smoothest throttle response and resolution
throughout the entire throttle range of your transmitter. This step is done once to allow the ESC to “learn and memorize” your
Transmitter’s throttle output signals and only repeated if you change your transmitter.
1.Switch your Transmitter ON and set the throttle stick to its maximum position.
2.Connect the battery pack to the ESC. Wait for about 2 seconds, the motor will beep for twice, then put the throttle in the minimum
position, the motor will also beep, which indicates that your ESC has got the signal range of the throttle from your transmitter.
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The throttle is now calibrated and your ESC is ready for operation.
Normal ESC start up procedure:
1. Switch your Transmitter ON and set the throttle to its minimum position.
2. Connect the battery pack to the ESC.
3. When the ESC is first powered up, it emits two sets of audible tones in succession indicating the status of its programming
state.
* The first set of tones denotes the number of cells in the LiPo pack connected to the ESC. (Three beeps (***)indicates a 3 cell
LiPo pack while 4 beeps (****) indicates a 4 cell LiPo pack).
* The second set denoting Brake status (one beep(*) for Brake “ON” and two beeps (**) for Brake “OFF”).
*The ESC is now ready for use.
Entering the Programming Mode:
1. Switch your Transmitter ON and set the throttle to its maximum position.
2. Connect the battery pack to the ESC.
3. Wait until you hear two short beeps (_ _**) confirming that the ESC has now entered the programming mode.
4. If within 5 seconds, the throttle stick is lowered to its minimum position, an audible tone is emitted confirming that the
throttle calibration setting has changed. If the throttle stick is left in the maximum position beyond 5 seconds, the ESC will
begin the sequence from one function and its associated setting options to another. (Please refer to the table below to cross
reference the functions with the audible tones).
5. When the desired tone for the function and setting option is reached, move the throttle stick down to its minimum position.
ESC will emit two beeps (**) confirming the new setting has been stored.
6. The ESC only allows the setting of one function at a time.
Therefore should you require making changes to other function, disconnect the battery pack and wait 5 seconds to
reconnect the battery and repeat the above steps.
General Safety Precautions
Do not install the propeller (fixed wing) or drive pinion(helicopter) on the motor when you test the ESC and motor for the first time to
verify the correct settings on your radio. Only install your propeller or pinion after you have confirmed that the settings on
your radio is correct.
● Never use ruptured or punctured battery cells.
● Never use battery packs that are known to overheat.
● Never short circuit battery or motor terminals.
● Always use proper insulation material for cable insulation.
● Always use proper cable connetors.
● Do not exceed the number of cells or servos specified by the ESC.