® ONYX® Programmable Brushless Air ESCs ONXM2112 12 amp, ONXM2120 20 amp, ONXM2130 30 amp, ONXM2150 50 amp, ONXM2160 60 amp, ONXM2180 80 amp
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ARNING: Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to W 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.
SKU Current (Continuous/Burst) ONXM2112 12A/18A ONXM2120 20A/25A ONXM2130 30A/40A ONXM2150 50A/65A ONXM2160 60A/80A ONXM2180 80A/100A Voltage 2-3S LiPo 4-9 Cell NiMH 2-3S LiPo 6-10 Cell NiMH 2-4S LiPo 6-12 Cell NiMH 2-4S LiPo 6-12 Cell NiMH 2-6S LiPo 6-18 Cell NiMH 3-6S LiPo 8-18 Cell NiMH BEC 1A/5V 2A/5V 2A/5V 5A/5V 5A/5V 5A/5V ESC Features Start-Up Protection Thermal Protection: If the internal temperature of the ESC reaches 230°F/110°C, the ESC will reduce output power Lost Signal Protect
Connection and Installation Mount the ESC so it cannot move around inside the aircraft and in a location where it can receive free-flowing air during operation. It is normal for the ESC to get warm while in operation. Motor Leads Motor* Receiver * ESC Throttle Connection Battery* Battery Leads * Not Included Motor Direction If the motor turns the wrong direction you can reverse the direction by swapping any two of the three wires between the motor and ESC.
Throttle Range Calibration When you first install the ESC, you will need to calibrate the throttle range. WARNING: Remove the propeller from the aircraft for safety during setup. Removing the propeller from the motor enables the operation to be tested safely. WARNING: For some radio control systems (Futaba and Tactic in particular), you will need to reverse the throttle channel for normal operation where OFF is with the stick at the low position.
Programmable Items 1. Brake: Enabled/Disabled. Default is Disabled 2. Battery Type: Lithium (LiIon or LiPo)/Nickel based (NiMH or NiCd). Default is LiPo 3. Low Voltage Cutoff Reaction. Default is Soft Cut-Off. 4. Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC): Low/Medium/High. Default is Medium. LVC behavior is different for different battery types is and based on the battery type selected. If Lithium battery type is selected, the cell count of the battery pack is calculated automatically.
Entering Programming Mode 1. Remove the propeller. 2. If you haven’t already, calibrate the throttle range. 3. Power on the transmitter then move the throttle stick to full. (prevents throttle high warning). 4. Connect the battery pack to the ESC. 5. Shortly after your transmitter and receiver begin to operate, the motor will emit a double tone. This confirms the throttle is at the high setting. 6. Wait for another five seconds and you will hear a series of tones which indicates you are in the program mode.
Sub-Menu Within Each Programmable Item: Set the value by moving throttle stick to the top position when you hear the tones that indicate the value you want. A tone will indicate the value is set and saved. Two Short Three Short Tones Tones 1. Brake On 2. Battery Type NiMH/NiCd 3. Low Voltage Hard CutCutoff Reaction Soft Cut-Off Off 4. Low Voltage Low Medium High Cutoff 5. Start Mode Normal Soft Super Soft 6.
Warning Tones The ESC begins to check the voltage when the battery pack is connected. 1. If the ESC does not arm normally the motor will emit a series of tones. TONES SCENARIO Repeating double tone Voltage outside of acceptable range when the power is connected Repeating single tone The ESC cannot detect a normal throttle signal Repeating rapid single The throttle is not at its lowest tone position A double tone followed The ESC has entered the by a pattern of tones programming mode.
ESC Troubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Cause Throttle reversed Calibration not working Throttle travel reduced in transmitter Motor stops during operation Throttle signal lost Battery voltage is too low and ESC entered LVC mode Worn or damaged motor ESC/motor damaged Solution Reverse the throttle setting in your transmitter Reset throttle travel to 100% in your transmitter Check all wiring connections and range check your RC system.
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used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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