Digital Speed Controller Instruction Manual
Страница 1: ...Digital Speed Controller Instruction Manual ...
Страница 2: ...in a suitable location with wires and screws removed WARNING To avoid the risk of fumes fire and burns Incorrect wiring may cause fire or fumes that can damage both the ESC and battery beyond repair To avoid the risk of accidents do not modify wiring by yourself even though the ESC is fitted with terminals Take the product to KEYENCE instead WARNING To avoid the risk of fumes fire and burns Make s...
Страница 3: ...are to avoid contacting this with conductors and other metal parts or the carbon chassis of the ESC Take the same care even after a radiating fin is installed since radiating fins conduct electricity Radiating fins To prevent accidents and product damage Do not modify the ESC in any way Use it only for its intended purpose Keep the ESC away from flames or heat Avoid splashing any liquid such as wa...
Страница 4: ...power limiter function to an appropriate value Includes a high capacity state of the art low impedance capacitor to minimize electrical noise Improved throttle output resolution for more stable operation RAPIDA The ZERO offers 20 high performance surface mounted FETs that give an ON resistance value of 0 41 mΩ FET standard value amongst the lowest in the world You can choose four settings for brak...
Страница 5: ... metal plate for optimum configuration of FETs Power supply 6 cell NiCd battery Maximum current Max current of NiCd battery ON resistance 0 41 mΩ FET standard Compatible motors any Dimensions W37 4 x D27 5 x H18 0 excl projection Weight ESC unit 29 6 g Regulator for receiver servo 6V 3A output Specifications RAPIDA Power supply 6 cell NiCd battery Maximum current Max current of NiCd battery ON res...
Страница 6: ...on switch left Function switch middle effectively presses both left and right buttons at the same time Function switch right Aluminum top seal Brake rate Power limit Drive frequency Rx connector Power switch Function switch left Function switch middle effectively presses both left and right buttons at the same time Function switch right ...
Страница 7: ...ING To avoid the risk of fumes fire and burns 1 2 3 Battery Capacitor Motor BAT BAT MOT MOT Connect the included capacitor to the motor as shown in the diagram Without connectors Using connectors Do not attempt to change wiring by yourself Connect included capacitor to the motor as shown in the diagram below Motor Connect to NiCd and NiMH batteries Connect to a motor Battery ...
Страница 8: ... If you use a receiver manufactured by a maker other than the manufacturers listed above contact your distributor or ACUVANCE WARNING To avoid the risk of fumes fire and burns Receiver manufacturer Old SANWA Old KO Take care not to insert in reverse Wiring Take care not to insert in reverse No need to change it FUTABA New KO New SANWA Z connector JR Shape of connector insert port receiver side Whi...
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Страница 10: ... the red and green LED blink at the neutral position Set the transmitter to the brake high point position and press the right function switch Red LED blinks Set transmitter to the high point position and press the right function switch Green LED blinks Set transmitter to the neutral position and press the right function switch Red and green LED blink As you grip the throttle the LED goes off once ...
Страница 11: ...ur seconds Set the frequency you want by using the right function switch If you press the left function switch the frequency is set and recovered Frequency 2 kHz 4 kHz 6 kHz 8 kHz Green LED Off Blinking Blinking On Brake feel Strong brake operation Slow Fast Smooth brake operation When you adjust the throttle to the brake side the LED goes off once then the red LED turns on at the brake high point...
Страница 12: ...nce the mode is registered there is no need to reset it By repeating this same action the neutral brake switches ON and OFF in turn The neutral brake is ON when the ESC returns to normal operation while the red LED is blinking The neutral brake is OFF when the ESC returns to normal operation while the green LED is blinking Turn on the power switch while pressing the right button Red LED ON Green L...
Страница 13: ... to a higher value By changing the position of the trimmer the frequency changes to linear adjustment allowing more detailed settings Power limit adjustment function Power limit adjustment trimmer By adjustment the power limit it is possible to drive on slippery surfaces and to extend the run time of the vehicle The higher the power limit value closer to 100 the higher the electric current that fl...
Страница 14: ... transmitter switch on and press the left and right function switches together for four seconds The LED then starts blinking Same as setting mode 2 Lift your hand from the function switch and wait until the LED stops blinking For 10 seconds LED blinks red and green in turn The ESC is then in dash power mode When in normal operation no neutral brake the minimum brake value can be adjusted by changi...
Страница 15: ...and off alternately The mode once set is stored in memory so you donÅft have to set the same mode again The Energy Saving Mode should generally be turned on but turning off the Energy Saving Mode may help achieve more stable performance depending the type of motor and its degree of deterioration If the motor has deteriorated turning off the Energy Saving Mode enables more stable operation Malfunct...
Страница 16: ...circuitry does not work well On the other hand if the drive frequency is too high the loss due to internal heat generation becomes too high So generally the frequency range for energy saving is around 3 0 12 0 kHz according to the settings for the vehicle For frequency settings if the starting speed torque is not high enough increase the value of minimum drive power If the brake doesn t work well ...
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Страница 18: ...n Displayed values are in units of The items displayed by the 7 segment LED are as follows 1 3 4 5 6 7 2 Main LED Freg PoLim Time Load reading Volt Temp Save recording Main Time Power limit Load Save Frequency Temperature Voltage Main Display This indicates the current output as a percentage The display changes automatically according to the change in the number of LED bars displayed 1 Frequency F...
Страница 19: ...battery voltage units VOLT The value is higher before driving lower after driving This value can be used as a yardstick to assess battery condition If this value remains low even after recharging the battery is effectively dead 4 Measuring time TIME display This indicates the amount of time from the moment when power is turned ON or from the moment the trigger is pulled after reset until the time ...
Страница 20: ...he transmitter to the position of neutral and press the right button on the side of the main body The display will change to drHP drive high point Match the transmitter to the high point position and press the right button on the side of the main body The display will change to brHP brake high point Match the transmitter to the high point position and press the right button The transmitter trigger...
Страница 21: ...e transmitter side will decrease Units used for 4 1 2 3 and 4 are P percent Brake is applied according to the amount of recovery of the transmitter trigger Press the left and right buttons together or press the middle button to register the setting after deciding the setting value The transmitter trigger performs a count up on the drive side and a count down on the brake side Set the values you wa...
Страница 22: ...or and its deterioration level When the motor has deteriorated set the EnSA level to 0 to stabilize the operation When malfunctions are caused by noise lowering the EnSA level may alleviate the problem When using the EnSA mode with a setting other than 100 attach the Schottky diode to the motor Not required at the 100 setting Energy Saving Mode Abbrev EnSA 1 7 EnSA Energy Saving Motor Noise Schott...
Страница 23: ...orms a count up frequency increases on the drive side and a count down frequency decreases on the brake side Set the values you want using the transmitter When you determine the set value press the right button The transmitter trigger performs a count up on the drive side and a count down on the brake side Set the values you want using the transmitter When you determine the set value press the rig...
Страница 24: ... performs a count up on the drive side and a count down on the brake side Set the value you want using the transmitter When you determine the set value press the right button While in dash display mode press the left and right buttons together for four seconds You will then be in dash power mode Check if the dash and limit value LXXP limit XX appear in turn as shown in the diagram when power limit...
Страница 25: ...press the left and right buttons together press the middle button Measurement stops as soon as the voltage drops below the set voltage value even for just a moment When the battery is running down the ordinary voltage value of 7 2 V may drop momentarily due to motor speed fluctuation For this reason set to about 3 5 V LED 3 blinks Setting voltage level for time measurement 4 This function can be u...
Страница 26: ...the program you wish to save by using either the left button or right button Then press the left and right buttons together for four seconds When the program loading is complete End will be displayed When in load display mode press the left and right buttons together LED 6 starts blinking Then set the number of the program you wish to load by using either the left button or right button Then press...
Страница 27: ...erally the frequency range for energy saving is around 3 0 12 0 kHz according to the settings for the vehicle For frequency settings if the starting speed torque is not high enough increase the value of minimum drive power If the brake doesn t work well increase the value of minimum brake power When you turn the engine brake ON the speed suddenly changes to match the transmitter trigger You can us...
Страница 28: ... have a good grip P6 Standard setting Frequency of ESC is set to a standard value that provides even performance from low to high speeds P7 Smooth setting Frequency is set to handle subtle throttle work from medium to high speeds Neutral width Minimum drive power Minimum brake power Neutral brake Engine brake Drive frequency Brake frequency Neutral brake frequency Power limit Battery voltage for t...
Страница 29: ... more stable operation Mount the radiating fin as described below 1 Remove the aluminum sticker at the top of the ESC housing 2 A metallic plate is exposed 3 Remove dust from the plate surface 4 Attach the double sided tape included to a radiating fin the thin tape 5 Attach the heat sink securely to the metal plate of the ESC To improve radiation apply a 2 gel type epoxy resin adhesive instead of ...
Страница 30: ...iver Receiver failure Transmitter failure ESC failure Motor failure Bad contact with battery Bad contact with receiver connector ESC failure Input voltage is too high Insufficient cooling Driving load is too high Drive frequency is too high Power limit value is too low Failure of motor capacitor Bad receiver position Transmitter receiver failure Incorrect wiring Both motor and servo do not work Mo...
Страница 31: ...r Request repair Replace motor Check that battery and cables are properly connected Check that receiver connector pins are not broken Request repair Use 6 cell power supply Attach radiating fin to improve air flow and heat radiation Adjust drive system to work smoothly Lower drive frequency Increase power limit value Replace motor capacitor Keep receiver as far from battery or ESC as possible Requ...