User manual

Brushless Boat Controller
Item no. 1359065 (70 A)
Item no. 1359066 (90 A)
Item no. 1359067 (130 A)
Appropriate Use
The product is used for continuous speed control of a sensorless Brushless motor (not included in delivery
contents) and is designed to be installed in a model boat. Depending on the type of model boat and the motor
used, the boat controller can be operated with a NiMH/NiCd driving battery pack with 5 - 18 cells or a LiPo
driving pack with 2 - 6 cells.
The boat controller is programmed by the remote control unit.
To control the boat controller it is connected to the model’s remote control (on the operating channel for
driving functions).
When in use, the boat controller must be water-cooled. An appropriate hose connection is part of the boat
controller.
It is absolutely necessary to comply with the safety regulations and other information in these operating
instructions.
The product conforms to legal, National and European requirements. All company names and product de-
scriptions are trademarks of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
Delivery Contents
• Boatcontroller
• 2hosepieceswithbend-protectionsprings
• Operatinginstructions
Safety Information
We assume no liability for damages and subsequent damages arising from non-compli-
ance with these operating instructions and in such cases the warranty / guarantee is null
and void!
For damages to persons or property due to improper use or non-compliance with the
safety instructions we assume no liability. In such cases the warranty / guarantee is null
and void!
• Forsafety and licensing(CE) reasons,unauthorised conversion and/ormodication ofthe productis
prohibited. Do not disassemble the product; there are no user serviceable components. In addition, doing
so will void this warranty / guarantee.
• Theproductisnotatoyandshouldbekeptawayfromchildren.
• Alwaysputtheleverfordrivingfunctionsintotheneutralpositionwhenturningonthetransmitter.Only
then connect the boat controller with the battery pack and start it up. If the unit is to be taken out of opera-
tion, reverse the order of the steps (disconnect the boat controller from the battery pack and then turn off
the transmitter).
• Alwaysdisconnecttheboatcontrollerifitisnotinuse.
• Theboatcontrollercanbeoperatedwitha5-18cellNiMH/NiCdbatterypackoralsowitha2-6cellLiPo
battery pack. Make sure that the number of cells is compatible with the motor connected to it. In addition,
the model boat must be compatible with the number of cells in the battery pack.
• Beforechargingtherechargeablebatteries,theymustbedisconnectedfromtheboatcontroller.
• Makesurethatwhenusingthemodelboat,partsofthebodyorobjectsstayclearofthedangerareaof
turningparts(forinstancetheship’sscrew).Dangerofinjury!
• Theboatcontrollerandthemotorconnectedtoaswellasthebatterypackcangethotwhentheyarein
operation.Dangerofburning!
• Onlyoperatetheboatcontrollerwithabatterypack,notwithcurrentfromanoutlet.
• OnlyconnectasingleBrushlessmotortotheboatcontroller.
• Theboatcontrollerisnotsuitabletobeusedwithconventionalelectricalmotorswithtwoconnections!It
should only be connected to and operated with a Brushless motor.
• Wheninstallingtheunit,makesurethereisaslargeadistanceaspossiblebetweentheboatcontrollerand
the receiver or motor, in order to avoid mutual interference.
• Donotlaytheantennacablesforthereceiverparalleltotheelectricalmaincable.
• Theremustbeadequatecoolingfortheboatcontrollerwhenthemodelisbeingoperated.Theboatcont-
roller has a hose connection for water cooling.
• Avoidblockingthedrive.Theresultingcurrentscoulddamagethemotorand/ortheboatcontroller.
• Makesurethemotorrunssmoothlyandisregularlymaintained(forinstancethepropshaft,ship’sscrew
or gears).
• Checkthemodelboat,theboatcontrollerandthemotorfordamages.Ifyoundanydamages,thendo
not run the model boat or the boat controller.
• Handletheproductwithcare:impacts,blows,oraccidentalfalls,evenfromalowheightcancausedama-
ge.
• Donotleavepackagingmaterialcarelesslylyingaround,itcouldbecomeadangerousplaythingforchild-
ren.
Assembly and Connection
• Iftheproductistobeusedasareplacementforanexistingbootcontroller,rstremovetheoldboat
controller (if necessary, the old motor) from the model.
• Assemblea suitablerechargeable batteryconnection systemfor theelectricalconnectionoftheboat
controller. This must be suitable for the high level of current (dependent on the number of cells or the motor
anddrive)!
Red cable = plus (+)
Black cable = minus (-)
• ConnectthethreeblackmotorconnectingcablesoftheboatcontrollertoyourBrushlessmotor.Iflaterthe
rotationaldirectionofthemotorisnotcorrect(dependingonthegearboxmodeloftheboat),thensimply
exchangetwoofthethreeconnections.Thenthemotorwillthenturnintheotherdirection.
• Connecttheboatcontroller’swatercoolingsystemtothecoolantsystemofthemodelboat.Theconnec-
tion“INPUT”oftheboatcontrolleristhewaterintake;theconnection“OUTPUT”isthewateroutlet(see
alsothearrowontheboatcontrollerorinthefollowinggure).
 Thefourotherhoseconnectionsaretobeconnectedasfollows:
 Makesurethatthehosesarermlyconnected.Youshouldinanycasesecuretheconnectionwithcable
ties.
If the motor has a water cooling system, it must be integrated into the cooling system of the boat control-
ler.
Check the cooling system regularly for leaks and functionality.
• Fastenthenewboatcontrollerinthemodel.Ifpossible,choosethesameplacement.Ideally,thiswillbeas
farawayfromthereceiveraspossible.Theboatcontrollershouldalsonotbedirectlynexttothemotor.
Use velcro or double-sided tape to mount the boat controller.
• Connecttheboatcontroller’sthree-prongservoplugtothereceiveroutput,whichprovidesthecontrol
signals for the driving function. Make absolutely sure that the plug contacts on the receiver are correct (see
the receiver’s operating instructions or the receiver’s label).
 Yellow/white/orangecable Controlsignals
Red cable Supply voltage
Brown/black cable Minus / GND
• Placeallcablesandhosessotheycannotcomeintocontactwithturningormovingpartsofthemodel.Use
suitable cable ties.
• SincetheboatcontrollerhasBECelectronics,areceiverbatteryboxorrechargeablebatterypackcannot
beused!Thereceiverandtherudderservoconnectedtoitaresupplieddirectlyviatheboatcontroller’s
driving battery pack.
Start Up of the Boat Controller
Attention, Warning!
Place the model boat so that the ship’s screw does not come into contact with the ground or any
objects.Donottouchthedriveorblockit!Dangerofinjury!
 Oncethetransmitter’strimisadjusted,themotorcanstart-upimmediatelyaftertheboatcontrol-
lerisconnectedtothedrivingbatterypack!
• Turnonthetransmitterandthenchecktherechargeableorbatterycondition.Putthetrimmingforthe
driving function into neutral and check to make sure the stick shift is in the neutral position.
• Putthedrivingbatterypackintothemodelboatandconnectittotheboatcontroller.
Attention!
 Makesurethepolesin theboatcontroller’sconnectingcable arecorrect:red=plus(+)and
black=minus(-).Incorrectconnectionscanruintheboatcontrollerandthebatterypack!Danger
ofexplosionorre!
When connecting the fully-charged battery packs (particularly for packs with many cells) a small
spark can be emitted when the connection is made; you can hear a clicking sound. This is normal
since at this moment the boat controller’s input conductors are charged with a high electrical
impulse.
These sparks can damage the battery-pack connection or that of the boat controller over time (the
contact resistance could be increased).
An appropriate designed connector or resistor can prevent this. The internet provides further
informationunderthesearchcommand,forexample,“anti-ashbattery”orthelike.Inpractice,
theresistanceshouldhaveavalueofroughly10Ohmandpowerupto1W.
• Beforetheboatcontrollerisreadytouse(inparticularfortheinitialstart-up)itmustbeprogrammed:see
thenextsection.
Version 06/15
Operating Instructions
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