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Power & RPM module

No. 20002RC Version 03/11

INTENDED USE 1.

This product is intended to working with the RC Logger (not included) to provide power (voltage and current) and

turning speed information (head blades / tail blades / wheel) of a model vehicle which is powered by LiPo batteies. The

product is powered by the RC Logger.

For safety and approval purposes (CE), you must not rebuild and/or modify this product. If you use the product

for purposes other than those described above, the product may be damaged. In addition, improper use can

cause hazards such as short circuiting, re, electric shock etc. Read the instructions carefully and keep them.

Make this product available to third parties only together with its operating instructions.

DELIVERY CONTENT2.

Power & RP > M module

Logger connection cable >

Module connection cable >

Buzzer with cable >

RPM > cable

2 red heat shrinks (8 mm) >

4 black heat shrinks (8 mm x2, 18 mm x 2) >

Male power connector >

Female power connector >

Operating instructions >

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS3.

Read the operating instructions carefully and especially observe the safety information. If

you do not follow the safety instructions and information on proper handling in this manual,

we assume no liability for any resulting personal injury or damage to property. Such cases

will invalidate the warranty/guarantee.

Persons / Product

The device is not a toy. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets. >

Do not leave packaging material lying around carelessly. These may become dangerous playing material >

for children.

Protect the product from extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, strong jolts, high humidity, moisture, >

ammable gases, vapours and solvents.

Do not place the product under any mechanical stress. >

If it is no longer possible to operate the product safely, take it out of operation and protect it from any >

accidental use. Safe operation can no longer be guaranteed if the product:

is visibly damaged, -

is no longer working properly, -

has been stored for extended periods in poor ambient conditions or -

has been subjected to any serious transport-related stresses. -

Handle the product carefully. Jolts, impacts or a fall even from a low height can damage the product. >

Also observe the safety and operating instructions of any other devices which are connected to the product. >

The product may not work with strong electromagnetic interference. Stay away from sources of >

electromagnetic interference and restart the power & RPM module if you have had problems with it.

Voltage / current overload may damage the product. >

Incorrect connection may damage the product. >

The specication is for general guidance only. Conditions particular to your situation - such as ambient >

temperature, motor used ESC used, airow avaliable to the power & RPM module, etc, affect the maximum

current that can safely be used. It is your own responsibility to check the current and power & RPM module’s

temperature and again after being used shortly. If the power & RPM module feels very uncomfortable to

the touch (or exceeds 60 ºC measured), you should intall it to another place with good ventilation. We

strongly recommend the use of environmental module (20003RC) to measure the parts temperature. This

empowers you to improve the whole system and insure the system is stable and safe.

Miscellaneous

Consult an expert when in doubt about operation, safety or connection of the device. >

Maintenance, modications and repairs are to be performed exclusively by an expert or at a qualied shop. >

If you have questions which remain unanswered by these operating instructions, contact our technical >

support service or other technical personnel.

OPERATING ELEMENTS4.

SYS SENSOR

POWER

I/O 1

I/O 2

Buzzer

RPM

POWER IN

POWER OUT

Vin

Vout

Balancer

GND

Function Function

1. I/O 1 For the upstream connection to

the RC Logger or a module that is

connected to the RC Logger.

7. GND Connect to the ground of the ESC

2. SYS

SENSOR

A green LED showing the status of

the module.

8. Balancer Connect to the balancer cable of

the rechargeable battery. When it is

connected, it provides rechargeable

battery information of the individual

cell.

3. POWER A red LED indicating the module is

powered.

9. I/O 2 For the downstream connection to

other modules.

4. Vin Connect to the V+ of the

rechargeable battery.

10. RPM Connect to the cable between ESC

and motor. When it is connected, the

Power & RPM module records the

RPM of the motor

5. Ground

(Vin)

Connect to the ground of the

rechargeable battery.

11. Buzzer Connect to the buzzer. When it is

connected, the buzzer provides

acoustic signal to indicate the

rechargeable battery status.

6. Vout Connect to the ESC V+.

ASSEMBLY5.

Do not overheat the circuit during the soldering process. This will damage the product.

Pass the “Vout” cable and “GND” cable through the black (18 mm) heat shrink. 1.

Pass the “Vout” cable through a red heat shrink and the “GND” through a black (8 mm) heat shrink. Cut the 2.

cable to your desired length if needed.

Solder the “Vout” (+) and “GND” (–) to pins of the female power connector while observing the correct 3.

polarity.

–

Move the heat shrinks to cover the soldering points. Heat up the heat shrink until it shrinks and rmly mount 4.

on the soldering points.

Pass the “Vin” cable and “Ground (Vin)” cable through the black (18 mm) heat shrink. 5.

Pass the “Vin” cable through a red heat shrink and the “Ground (Vin) ” through a black (8 mm) heat shrink. 6.

Cut the cable to your desiredd length if needed.

Solder the “Vin” (+) and “Ground (Vin)” (–) to the shorter pins of the male power connector while observeing 7.

the correct polarity.

–

Move the heat shrinks to cover the soldering points. Heat up the heat shrink until it shrinks and rmly mount 8.

on the soldering points.

CONNECTION WITH RC LOGGER LC6.

Calibration

Calibration is required for RC Logger LC only. Calibrate the power & RPM module for accurate performance

when:

the power & RP > M module is set up for the rst time use

there is any change in the RC Logger LC and RC Logger modules’ connection (change in connection >

sequency or adding / removing modules)

the output data is considered to be inaccurate >

Depends on your need, connect the buzzer to the buzzer port while observing the polarity.1.

Depends on your need, connect the 2. RPM cable to any one of the three cables between the ESC and motor.

Note that the red wire and the black wire of the RPM cable serve the same function, but only

connect both of them to a single cable or just connect either of them. Do not connect them

separately to two different cables.

Connect the power & RP3. M module to the RC Logger LC with the logger connection cable provided via the

socket “I/O 1”.

Alternatively, the power & RP4. M module can also be connected to the RC Logger LC via another RC

Logger module (which supports downstream connection). Read the operating instructions of the module

before connecting them. Connect the power & RPM module to a module with the module connection cable

provided and connect that module to the RC Logger LC .

The power & RP5. M module can be connected downstream to other modules via the socket “I/O 2”.

Switch on the remote controller and then connect the rechargeable battery to the ESC to power on the 6.

model vehilcle.

Turn on the RC Logger LC. Calibration will start automatically, the “SYS SENSOR” will blink. The process 7.

will take less than one minute. If the calibration is completed sucessfully, the “SYS SENSOR” will stop

blinking and light up in green. If the calibration is not completed, the “SYS SENSOR” will blink twice in one

second. Turn off the RC Logger LC and repeat the above steps again to calibrate.

Turn off the RC Logger LC when the calibration is done. Disconnect the ESC from the rechargeable 8.

battery.

Operation

Depends on your need, connect the buzzer to the buzzer port while observing the polarity.1.

Depends on your need, connect the the 2. RPM cable to any one of the cables between ESC and motor.

Note that the red wire and the black wire of the RPM cable serve the same function, but only

connect both of them to a single cable or just connect either of them. Do not connect them

separately to two different cables.

Connect the power & RP3. M module to the RC Logger LC with the logger connection cable provided via the

socket “I/O 1”.

Alternatively, the power & RP4. M module can also be connected to the RC Logger LC via another RC

Logger module (which supports downstream connection). Read the operating instructions of the module

before connecting them. Connect the power & RPM module to a module with the module connection cable

provided and connect that module to the RC Logger LC .

The power & RP5. M module can be connected downstream to other modules via the socket “I/O 2”.

Connect the female power connector to the V+ and ground of the ESC.6.

These operating instructions are published by CEI Conrad Electronic International (HK) Limited,

28th Floor & 2903-9, Pacic Plaza, 418 Des Voeux Road West, Hong Kong.

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in part, is prohibited.

The operating instructions reect the current technical specications at time of print. We reserve the right to

change the technical or physical specications.

Turn on the model vehicle remote controller and then connect the male power connector to the V+ and ground 7.

of the rechargeable battery.

Turn on the RC Logger LC. The “POWER” (red LED) lights up indicating the module is turned on.8.

Then, the “SYS SENSOR” (green LED) lights up. This indicates the power & RP9. M module is operating.

Depends on your need, connect the balancer cable of the rechargeable battery to the balancer cable of the 10.

power & RPM module. The ground wire of the rechargeable battery balancer cable should be connected to

the ground wire of the module balancer cable. The power & RPM module can support rechargeable battery

up to six cells (0 to 25.2 V/DC), always align the wire towards the black wire (ground).

If you have two rechargeable batteries, only connect to rechargeable battery 1. Incorrect

connection may damage the product.

SYS SENSOR

POWER

–

Attach the power & RP11. M module to the model vehicle body rmly with cable ties, glue or double sided

adhesive tape.

When installing the module, make sure that the cables connected to the module are not kinked

nor pinched.

Follow the instructions of the RC Logger LC to operate the RC Logger LC, the power & RP12. M information is

recorded to the RC Logger LC at the same time.

Refer to the instructions of the RC Logger LC for data retrieval.13.

CONNECTION WITH RC LOGGER HD / PRO7.

Calbration will start in the assembly procedure, no separated calibration step is required.

Depends on your need, connect the buzzer to the buzzer port while observing the polarity.1.

Depends on your need, connect the the 2. RPM cable to any one of the three cables between ESC and

motor.

Note that the red wire and the black wire of the RPM cable serve the same function, but only

connect both of them to a single cable or just connect either of them. Do not connect them

separately to two different cables.

Connect the power & RP3. M module to the RC Logger HD / PRO with the logger connection cable provided

via the socket “I/O 1”.

Alternatively, the power & RP4. M module can also be connected to the RC Logger HD / PRO via another RC

Logger module (which supports downstream connection). Read the operating instructions of the module

before connecting them. Connect the power & RPM module to a module with the module connection cable

provided and connect that module to the RC Logger HD / PRO .

The power & RP5. M module can be connected downstream to other modules via the socket “I/O 2”.

Connect the female power connector to the V+ and ground of the ESC.6.

Turn on the RC Logger HD / PRO. The “POWER” (red LED) lights up indicating the module is turned on.7.

Calibration will start automatically, the “SYS SENSOR” will blink. The process will take less than one minute. 8.

If the calibration is completed sucessfully, the “SYS SENSOR” will stop blinking and light up in green. If the

calibration is not completed, the “SYS SENSOR” will blink twice in one second. Turn off the RC Logger HD

/ PRO and repeat the above steps again to calibrate.

Turn on the model vehicle remote controller and then connect the male power connector to the V+ and ground 9.

of the rechargeable battery.

Depends on your need, connect the balancer cable of the rechargeable battery to the balancer cable of the 10.

power & RPM module. The ground wire of the rechargeable battery balancer cable should be connected to

the ground wire of the module balancer cable. The power & RPM module can support rechargeable battery

up to six cells (0 to 25.2 V/DC), always align the wire towards the black wire (ground).

If you have two rechargeable batteries, only connect to rechargeable battery 1. Incorrect

connection may damage the product.

SYS SENSOR

POWER

–

Attach the power & RP11. M module to the model vehicle body rmly with cable ties, glue or double sided

adhesive tape.

When installing the module, make sure that the cables connected to the module are not kinked

nor pinched.

Follow the instructions of the RC Logger HD / PRO to operate the RC Logger HD / PRO, the power & RP12. M

information is recorded to the RC Logger HD / PRO at the same time.

Refer to the instructions of the RC Logger HD / PRO for data retrieval.13.

BUZZER8.

Function Description

Cell number notication When the balancer is connected, beep sound is emitted to indicate

the number of cells in the rechargeable battery. e.g. If a three-

cell rechargeable battery is connected, three beep sound will be

emitted.

Low battery alarm / wrong connection A fast beep sound is emitted when any cell of the rechargeable

battery is lower than 3.7 V or when the connection of the balancer

is incorrect.

LED9.

Function Description

Calibrating “SYS SENSOR” blinks;“POWER” lights up.

Calibration fail “SYS SENSOR” blinks twice in one second; “POWER” lights up.

Low battery alarm / wrong connection “SYS SENSOR” lights up;“POWER” blinks quickly.

DISPOSAL10.

In order to preserve, protect and improve the quality of environment, protect human health and

utilise natural resources prudently and rationally, the user should return unserviceable product to

relevant facilities in accordance with statutory regulations.

The crossed-out wheeled bin indicates the product needs to be disposed separately and not as

municipal waste.

TECHNICAL DATA11.

Operating voltage: 3.6 – 6 V/DC

Current consumption: max. 130 mA

Operating temperature: -10 to +60 ºC

Storage temperature: -20 to +60 ºC

Output data: Cell voltage, current , motor turning speed

Vin / Vout cable length: 10 cm

Balancer cable length: 12 cm

Buzzer cable length: 10 cm

RPM cable length: 20 cm

Logger connection cable length: 20 cm

Module connection cable length: 20 cm

Dimensions (W x H x D): 33 x 23 x 43 mm

Weight: 70 g

Measurements:

Cell voltage

Measurement range:

-total:

-single cell:

max. 50.4 V

max. 4.2 V

Resolution: 0.1 V

Current

Measurement range: max. 200 A

Resolution: 0.1 A

Motor turning speed

Measurement range: 0 – 19000 rpm

Resolution: 10 rpm

Required RPM for measurement: min. 150 rpm

The above RPM value is based on a 6 poles brushless DC motor.