Instructions

Brushed Speed controller "WP40" 40 A
Item no. 1600323
Intended use
(suitable type, see chapter "Technical Data") and is connected to a free channel of a remote receiver for
Depending on the vehicle and motor model, the speed controller can be operated with a NiMH/NiCd re-
chargeable drive battery with 5 - 9 cells or with a LiPo rechargeable drive battery with 2 - 3 cells.
Always observe the safety instructions and all other information included in these operating instructions.
This product complies with the legal national and European requirements. All names of companies and
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Package Content
• Speed controller
• Double-sided adhesive tape (possibly already installed on the underside of the speed controller)
• Operating instructions
Safety Instructions
The warranty will be void in the event of damage caused by non-compliance with these
safety instructions. We do not assume any liability for any resulting damage!
We do not assume any liability for material and personal damages caused by improper use
or non-compliance with the safety instructions. In such cases, the warranty will be null and
void!
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(EC). Never disassemble the product; there are no components inside the housing that you need to set or
service. Besides, this will invalidate the warranty!
• The product is not a toy and should be kept out of the reach of children.
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position. Only after that, connect the speed controller to the drive battery and switch it on. When switching
off proceed in the reverse order. Before switching off the transmitter, turn off the speed controller and, if
necessary, separate it from the drive battery.
• Always separate the drive rechargeable battery from the speed controller if you do not use the latter. If the
speed controller is not used for short periods, it can be deactivated via the On/Off switch.
• The speed controller can be used with a 5 - 9 cell NiMH/NiCd rechargeable drive battery or with a 2 - 3 cell
LiPo rechargeable drive battery. However, when selecting the rechargeable drive battery, always make
sure that the motor and the vehicle's drive (e.g., differential) are not overloaded.
• Both speed controller and motor connected to it and rechargeable drive battery become very hot during
operation. Danger of burns!
• Operate the speed controller only via a suitable rechargeable drive battery, but never via more than one
power supply.
• Only connect one single brush motor to the speed controller. The speed controller is not suitable for the
operation of brushless motors with three connections!
• Upon installation of the speed controller in a vehicle, always maintain the maximum possible distance to
the receiver or a motor, in order to avoid mutual interference.
• Do not install the receiver's antenna cable parallel to the current-carrying cables.
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• Avoid blocking the drive. The currents arising from this could destroy the speed controller.
• Pay attention to a smooth-running, regularly serviced drive-line.
• At regular intervals, check for damage the vehicle, the speed controller and the connected motor. If you
notice any damage, do not any longer operate the vehicle or the speed controller.
• Before charging the rechargeable drive battery, this has to be disconnected from the speed controller.
• Handle the product with care; it can be damaged by impacts, blows or falls even from a low height.
• Do not carelessly leave the packaging material lying around, since it could become a dangerous plaything
for children.
Installation and connection
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old speed controller from your model vehicle.
• Now install the speed controller in the vehicle chassis. Choose a location which is as far as possible from
the receiver. The control unit should also not be directly next to the motor.
• For attaching the speed controller can be used a velcro or a double-sided adhesive tape. The speed
• Connect speed controller's cables with those of the motor.
If the colour coding of both the speed controller's connection cables match with those of the motor (e.g.,
blue and yellow cable), connect to each other the cables with the appropriate colour.
If later the motor's rotation direction is incorrect (depending on the vehicle's transmission), then simply
swap the two motor connections. The motor then rotates in the other direction. If the transmitter has a
reverse switch for the driving function, this can also be operated.
The speed controller features a braking function; however, this only works when driving forward.
If the braking function does not function correctly afterwards, the motor connecting cable and the
servo-reverse function must be interchanged.
• The on/off switch is to be installed so that it can be easily operated. This also requires attachment with
velcro or double-sided tape or similar.
• Connect the three-pole plug of the speed controller to the corresponding channel of the receiver.
as well as the inscription on the receiver).
Yellow/white/orange cable: Control signal
Red cable: Operating voltage
Brown/black cable: GND/Minus/Ground
As the speed controller features a BEC electronics, there must not be used any receiver battery
or receiver rechargeable battery! Both the receiver and the steering servo connected to it will be
powered with voltage/current directly through the speed controller, from the rechargeable drive
battery.
If instead of the speed controller's BEC is used a separate receiver power supply, the middle wire
of the speed controller's three-pin receiver plug has to be interrupted.
Failure to comply with this indication will destroy the speed controller! The warranty will be void!
• Position all the cables so that they cannot be entangled in rotating or moving parts of the vehicle. Use
Example of connecting of the speed controller (motor, servo, receiver and rechargeable drive battery
are not supplied with the speed controller):
1 Speed controller
2 On/off switch
3 Motor
4 Rechargeable drive battery
5 Steering servo
6 Receiver
the rechargeable battery type.
"Reverse" jumper:
Here it can be turned off ("Disable") or on ("Enable") the reverse driving.
"Battery" jumper:
Set here which rechargeable drive battery is connected to the speed controller.
"Lipo" = 2 or 3 cell LiPo rechargeable drive battery
"NiMH" = 5 - 9 cell NiMH/NiCd rechargeable drive battery
Important!
If you are using a LiPo rechargeable drive battery and setting the rechargeable battery type to
"NiMH", then there takes place a deep discharge of the battery, which destroys it.
Therefore, before you connect a rechargeable drive battery to the speed controller, always make
sure to set the correct rechargeable battery type.
If you are still using old NiCd drive rechargeable batteries, set the jumper "Battery" on "NiMH".
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Version 11/17
Operating instructions
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