Programming Rechargeable Battery Type
The appropriate low voltage protection is activated during the initial programming of the
battery type after the initial commissioning of the control unit. For NiCd/NiMH rechargeable
batteries, the shutdown voltage is 4.5 V, for LiPo rechargeable batteries 6.0 V (2 cells) or
9.0 V (3 cells).
• Press and hold the setup button; until the red LED comes on. After it is lit release the setup button. The
red LED flashes, you are now in the setting mode for the rechargeable battery type.
• You can select the rechargeable battery type by briefly pressing the setup button. The flash rhythm of the
red LED changes.
Flash #
1x
2x
3x
Rechargeable battery type
NiCd/NiMH
LiPo with 2 cells (7.4V)
LiPo with 3 cells (11.1V)
• Hold down the setup button for at least 2 seconds, this saves the setting and the programme mode is
exited.
• If the setup button is not pressed for some 10 seconds, the programming mode is automatically exited
without saving the changes to the settings.
Switching Reverse On/Off
• Press and hold the setup button; until the blue LED comes on. After it is lit release the setup button. The
blue LED flashes (setting mode for reverse).
• You can switch the reverse mode on or off by briefly pressing the setup button. The flash rhythm of the
blue LED changes.
Flash
1x
2x
Function
Reverse mode is turned off
Reverse mode turned on
• Hold down the setup button for at least 2 seconds, this saves the setting and the programme mode is
exited.
• If the setup button is not pressed for some 10 seconds, the programming mode is automatically exited
without saving the changes to the settings.
Setting the Brake Performance
As with nearly all other control units, the direct movement of the speed / brake lever on the remote control
from forwards to reverse mode activates the brake. However this control unit allows you to adjust the brake
performance to your requirements. Proceed as follows:
• Press and hold the setup button; until the blue and green LEDs come on. After it is lit release the setup
button. The blue and green LEDs flash (setting mode for brake performance).
• You can select the brake performance by briefly pressing the setup button. The flash rhythm of both LEDs
change.
Flash #
1x
2x
3x
4x
5x
6x
7x
8x
9x
10x
Brake performance
10%
20% 30% 40% 45% 50%
55%
60% 65% 70%
• Hold down the setup button for at least 2 seconds, this saves the setting and the programme mode is
exited.
• If the setup button is not pressed for some 10 seconds, the programming mode is automatically exited
without saving the changes to the settings.
Activating and Setting the Holding Brake
As opposed to normal electric motors, the driveshaft of the brushless motor can be easily turned. Thus the
model does not stay still on a slope. A type of "holding" brake can be activated for this reason. Proceed as
follows:
• Press and hold the setup button; until the blue and yellow LEDs come on. After they are lit release the
setup button. The blue and yellow LEDs flash (setting mode for holding brake).
• You can activate and deactivate or select the effect of the holding brake by briefly pressing the setup
button. The flash rhythms of the blue and yellow LED change.
Flash #
1x
2x
3x
4x
5x
6x
7x
8x
9x
10x
Holding brake
Off
5%
10% 15% 20% 25% 30%
35%
40% 45%
• Hold down the setup button for at least 2 seconds, this saves the setting and the programme mode is
exited.
• If the setup button is not pressed for some 10 seconds, the programming mode is automatically exited
without saving the changes to the settings.
Dead Band Setting
The so-called "Dead-Band" setting allows you to adjust the transmission period between forward
propulsion and braking. A low value means that the transmission period is very small, which requires a
particularly finely graded transmitter signal (e.g. as with high quality transmitters). A high value should be
used for simple transmitters.
• Press and hold the setup button; until the blue and red LEDs come on. After they are lit release the setup
button. The blue and red LEDs flash (setting mode for "Dead Band").
• You can change the settings by briefly pressing the setup button. The flash rhythm of both LEDs changes.
Flash #
1x
2x
3x
4x
5x
Dead Band
2%
3%
4%
5%
6%
• Hold down the setup button for at least 2 seconds, this saves the setting and the programme mode is
exited.
• If the setup button is not pressed for some 10 seconds, the programming mode is automatically exited
without saving the changes to the settings.
Select Driver Profile
The control unit has 5 pre-programmed driver profiles, which differ in their predefined settings. After
selecting a driver profile the rechargeable battery type (NiCd/NiMH, 2 or 3 cells LiPo) must be correctly set.
• Press and hold the setup button; until all four LEDs come on. After they are lit release the setup button.
The four LEDs flash (setting mode for driver profile).
• You can change the setting by briefly pressing the setup button. The flash rhythm of all four LEDs
changes.
Flash #
1x
2x
3x
4x
5x
Driver profile
1
2
3
4
5
Reverse mode
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Reverse mode proportion 0%
50%
50%
0%
25%
Max. brake performance
30%
30%
40%
40%
30%
Holding brake
15%
10%
15%
Off
10%
Dead Band
3%
3%
4%
4%
3%
• Hold down the setup button for at least 2 seconds, this saves the setting and the programme mode is
exited.
• If the setup button is not pressed for some 10 seconds, the programming mode is automatically exited
without saving the changes to the settings.
Brake Function & Reverse Mode
When changing between forwards and reverse (if activated) the speed lever must be put briefly into the
neutral position (ca. 2 seconds).
If the speed lever is shifted directly from forwards to reverse, the control unit's brake will be activated (the
vehicle will NOT go backwards!) The brake performance can be programmed as described above.
Ending Operation
• First switch off the control unit (bring switch into the "OFF" position).
• Separate the rechargeable battery from the control unit.
• Only now should you turn off the transmitter.
Disposal
Electric and electronic products do not belong in the household waste!
When the product is no longer usable, dispose of it in accordance with the applicable
statutory regulations.
Technical Data
Type:
Hurricane 8T
Hurricane 10T
Hurricane 12T
Order No.:
235263
235264
235265
Brushless motor:
Steady current forwards 5 min:
60A
50A
40A
Steady current forwards 30 sec:
80A
70A
60A
Idle speed (at 7.2V):
34550 rpm
27710 rpm
23310 rpm
Control unit:
Number of cells NiCd/NiMH:
6-12
6-12
6-12
Number of cells LiPo:
2-3
2-3
2-3
BEC:
Yes
Yes
Yes
Steady current forwards 5 min:
100A
100A
100A
Steady current forwards 30 sec:
120A
120A
120A
Rechargeable battery connection:
Tamiya-compatible
Receiver connection:
JR
Pulse frequency:
16kHz
Functions:
Proportional forwards, break, proportional reverse
OFF
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