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The Digital Programmer is a handheld device that allows the
user to easily adjust the features of the DuraTrax DE10
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ESC.
The programmer is small and lightweight, making it highly
portable and easy to take anywhere. This programmer allows
the user to fi ne-tune the adjustable features of the ESC and is
also great for quick, easy setup changes while at the track. It
also allows the user to download various types of performance
data for post-race analysis.
Connecting the ESC to the Programmer
Connect the ESC to the programmer by plugging the ESC
lead into jack located on the top of the programmer.
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NOTE:
The lead on the ESC is a Futaba J-Type connector and
should key into the programmer jack. If you have clipped
the tab off of the J-type plug be sure to plug the ESC in
properly. If this is not connected properly, the programmer
will not power on.
Connect a battery to the ESC.
Turn on the ESC’s power switch. You should see this screen
for approximately 1 second.
NOTE:
The screen will automatically change to the fi rst
adjustable feature of the programmer (Battery Type
selection).
Adjustable Features
Note:
These features are adjusted by pressing the
(Up) and
(Down) keys to scroll through the menu and pressing the
Increase (INC) and Decrease (DEC) buttons to change the setting.
The default values are indicated by
BOLD GREY
letters in this
manual.
Every time any of the settings is changed or adjusted, Step 28
must be completed or information will not be sent to the ESC.
Select Motor Type
This allows the user to change
the motor type being used. This can be performed at any
adjustable feature screen. To change the motor type, press the
(Up) and
(Down) keys simultaneously until the desired motor
type is displayed. The motor type will fl ash and is displayed on
the right side of the screen. Please note that the programmer will
redirect to the ‘Select Battery’ screen while this is being performed.
Set: Sensorless
Sensored
Brushed
Sensorless
(Can only be cycled in one direction.)
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Select Battery
This feature allows the user to change
the battery type that is being used. If the battery type is
changed, the cutoff voltage is automatically changed to ‘Auto’
cut off.
Set: LiPo
LiFe
NiCd / NiMH
Cut-Off Voltage
Users can have the ESC automatically
set the low voltage cutoff in respect to the type of battery
that is being used, or the user can manually set the low voltage
cutoff.
Important:
Be sure that the battery is fully charged every
time it is plugged into the ESC.
Set:
AUTO
3.0V~14.0V (0.1V increments) using INC
and DEC buttons.
Each time the battery type is changed, the cutoff voltage is
automatically changed to ‘Auto’ cutoff.
Power Curve
This is similar to exponential, and makes
the throttle high side operation quicker or milder.
Set: Soft /
LINEAR
/ Hard using INC and DEC buttons.
Advance Timing
Zero degrees of advance is the lowest
setting and is displayed by a fl ashing green light on the
ESC when at neutral. Lower timing will increase torque, lower
RPM, decrease motor temperatures but provide the longest run
time. Increasing the timing will do just the opposite.
Set: 0~
25
Degrees (1 degree increments, Sensorless)
Using INC & DEC buttons.
Set: 0~
10
Steps (1 step increments, Sensored) using
INC & DEC buttons.
NOTE:
For sensored type motors, this applies to forward
only and it is not applied to brushed motors.
Acceleration
This is the time needed to change from
neutral position to max power. Slow reaction when the
setting is lowest / max power when setting is the highest.
Set: Lowest
Low
Normal
High
HIGHEST
using INC & DEC buttons.
Start Power
This mode is designed to set the minimum
amount of power delivered to a motor when the motor
starts operating from standby. Soft start occurs when setting is
the lowest / powerful start when setting is the highest.
Set:
LOWEST
Low
Normal
High
Highest using INC & DEC buttons.
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BRUSHLESS ESC
DIGITAL PROGRAMMER
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