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Congratulations on your purchase of a new generation Xicoy “X” Series gas turbine engine. We are 
confident you will be pleased with your purchase and your new engine will give you excellent ser-
vice and maximum enjoyment to your hobby. 
 
“X”  series  engines  are  the  result  of  a  very  extensive  research  and  development  programme  by  
Xicoy Electronica SL supported by the latest fluid dynamics and analysis software to bring you en-
gines of unparalled performance and incredible response in an amazingly small package. New elec-
tronics design and digital programming sets a new high bar standard for this new generation of 
small jet engines. 
 

Features: 

 

 

Massive thrust in tiny industry beating case sizes 

 

Low thrust 

 

Low installed weight 

 

Valves installed on-engine 

 

ECU mounted on engine 

 

Internal kero burner and thermocouple for clean exterior 

 

Fast spool up to max rpm 

 

Super-fast auto-restart with normal and glider modes 

 

Automatic cooldown after run with receiver power turned off 

 

Automatic power-off after cooldown 

 

Brushless high speed starter 

 

Intelligent brushless fuel pump 

 

High speed digital control of all components 

 

Neat slip-on FOD screen included as standard 

 

Choice of display options, on and off board.  

 

Telemetry options available for most modern transmitters 

 

2

nd

 install kits available to swap engine between two airframes 

 

New options are being added from time to time, 

Keep watching on: 

www.xicoyturbines.com

 for details 

Содержание XICOY X Series

Страница 1: ...Page 1 Xicoy TurboJet Engines User Manual Version 1 4 2022...

Страница 2: ...tion of small jet engines Features Massive thrust in tiny industry beating case sizes Low thrust Low installed weight Valves installed on engine ECU mounted on engine Internal kero burner and thermoco...

Страница 3: ...y available through your local dealer and via email Xicoy Electr nica SL Pla a Pere Llauger Nau 18 08360 Canet de Mar Barcelona Spain Web site www xicoy com Email sales xicoy com See our new turbine w...

Страница 4: ...d ECU battery 29 Radio Setup 30 Aligning transmitter with ECU 31 Failsafe 32 Preparing the engine for running 32 During start up general 33 First engine run 33 Starting the engine 34 1st Run 34 Adjust...

Страница 5: ...m date of completed purchase or 25 running hours whichever comes first Warranty is valid solely for the original 1st owner and is non transferable upon resale Warranty included all supplied parts and...

Страница 6: ...hort circuit or reverse polarity on battery or engine cable connection 3 Unauthorized maintenance and or modifications have been made to any part of the product including unlocking of the ECU and chan...

Страница 7: ...run the engine in open air as engine exhaust contains gases which can cause as phyxiation and nuisance smells The engine WILL be very hot while running so please don t touch it Keep clear anything af...

Страница 8: ...any kind of restriction on the intake or the exhaust or on the model The suction is more powerful than any vacuum cleaner and can do severe damage to anything passing into the intake It can also coll...

Страница 9: ...ne also fea tures an internal thermocouple This avoids the danger to this delicate component being outside the engine from the usual knocks and bumps associated with engine install and refit If the th...

Страница 10: ...bs Idle thrust 1 9N 0 4lbs 3 3N 0 7lbs 4 3N 0 9Lb 4 8N 1 1Lb Max rpm 225k 176k 150k 122k Min rpm 60k 48k 40k 28k EGT at max thrust 550 700 C 550 700 C 550 700 C 550 700 C Fuel consumption at max thrus...

Страница 11: ...se batteries cannot deliver the peak amperage 20 30A necessary for starting Battery consumption As example in mAh battery use on average the X45 engine uses Start up 100mAh for X45 About 20mAh 30mAh f...

Страница 12: ...START menu to select your fuel Kero Diesel The ECU automatically adjusts start settings for each fuel Oil The engine requires oil for lubricating bearings This should be mixed at 4 with the fuel and a...

Страница 13: ...craft Each has a single stage billet machined centrifugal compressor and single stage cast Inconel axial flow turbine mounted on a single shaft The engine is fitted with a long life ceramic glowplug w...

Страница 14: ...nt supplied 2 The 3 wire connecting cable from the engine to the connector board should be carefully routed away from the engine intake so there is no possibility of the wire being accidentally ingest...

Страница 15: ...ose parts dust or debris being allowed to enter the compartment where the engine is installed Always use the sup plied FOD screen but regard this as a last line of defence and not as a reason not to p...

Страница 16: ...Page 16 the greatest flight security The engine can accommodate any slight changes due to the installa tion Don t forget to blank off and cover the end of the fuel feed pipe to keep it clean...

Страница 17: ...The ECU is programmed specifically for each engine with the engine operating characteristics start parameters throttle curves and operating routines Some of these are user settable like the radio setu...

Страница 18: ...the heating effect on the engine on a start If slow to heat up then the value can be raised to the next level 100 which should be sufficient If the flow is too high perhaps the pump is very strong it...

Страница 19: ...deceleration ramps and idle speed In practice this means it is no longer needed for the User to provide any adjustment for day to day ambient conditions as these are now taken care of by the ECU Wher...

Страница 20: ...powering up the ECU will recognise it and if you try to use the wrong size pump you will get an error message and the engine will not allow a start Construction Inside the sturdy machined aluminium ho...

Страница 21: ...and reverse connecting the polarity of the power supply wires will also not make it run but may destroy the internal pump controller so don t risk ruining your pump by modifying your cable just get t...

Страница 22: ...ally electrically con nected to the connector board so requires no additional lead but cannot be removed from the plane The other shown below right is a separate multicolour high resolu tion display m...

Страница 23: ...k x to go initial screen Button Player to go Player Radio Check to go Radio Check Button Last Shutdown to go Last Shutdown Button File to go File Player Screen ButtonBack x to go initial screen Button...

Страница 24: ...ton 2nd in from left You will then see a screen showing 4 items the radio signal Pulse 0 xxxx uS the throttle stick percent x the battery voltage vb x x V and the current draw Ib x x A x any number Pr...

Страница 25: ...t the start and white smoke from exhaust In this case adjust upwards by 0 2v Having too high a setting shortens the life of the glowplug There are no more functions to adjust in this branch so exit by...

Страница 26: ...you can normally hear a small squeek when activated and a hissing sound from inside the engine Beware sometimes a woomf of small flame can appear at the ex haust if any residual fuel left Again use o...

Страница 27: ...or setting up the transmit ter or proceeding to other options The transmitter setup is show in the relevant section in detail so now choose the No option THRUST CURVE You now get to the setting for th...

Страница 28: ...n hot or conditions of high altitude or low air pressure the ECU will raise this value You can see any change the ECU has made by checking this screen Ambient Acceleration This is a setting which deci...

Страница 29: ...ch use invalidates your warranty Just order yourself a good high quality battery of the recommended type and use the wait for it to arrive by checking through your installation and these notes When it...

Страница 30: ...channel on your receiver Connect the display to the Hub if using the Lite option To navigate through the menus the two left but tons move up and down the menus the two right buttons increase and decre...

Страница 31: ...and receiver The opening screen should show as below Follow the steps shown to set your radio The correct adjustment of the throttle adjustment on the ECU can be verified in the second screen of the...

Страница 32: ...ould be made to hold the engine A pair of sturdy timber rails securely fixed to a base board will suffice Use screws to hold together don t rely on a nailed assembly The engine can be secured to the r...

Страница 33: ...noticed and dealt with IF START UP SEQUENCE IS NOT COMPLETED CHECK FOR FLAME INSIDE THE ENGINE If there is flame then set full throttle for over 3 seconds to engage the starter and blow out the flame...

Страница 34: ...ed the RPM rises and the reading will change to FUEL RAMP In this phase the ignition system is switched off The fuel flow and starter power will be increased auto matically to increase the RPM quickly...

Страница 35: ...and RPM The only thing the user can do is to abort the sequence by lowering the trim in the case that something abnormal excessive flames in the exhaust grinding noise etc If a problem is detected fi...

Страница 36: ...The radio signal is valid no failsafe condition The readings of the RPM are consistent with a flameout condition the speed of the RPM coasting down is between preset limits The readings of the exhaus...

Страница 37: ...rated quickly 4 If the engine restart is initiated while on approach evaluate if the speed position of the plane is still good for a safe landing if so land immediately you don t know why the engine s...

Страница 38: ...stallations These curves are selected under the RADIO menu FULL EXPO Means thrust is linear to RPM it is the default setting Thrust develops exponentially and it is the recommended curve for high thru...

Страница 39: ...ossible while a fast airframe with small intakes bypass installation will benefit of smaller exhaust diameter and smaller gap to get the maximum efflux speed Use an exhaust tube of a minimum diameter...

Страница 40: ...ally at full rpms Hold throttle steady a few sec onds until it is finished 13 Stop Engine off 14 Cooling Starter is operating to cool the engine 15 GlowBad Defective or disconnected glow plug 16 Start...

Страница 41: ...TelemetryX module it will be necessary to configure it to your radio brand Follow the instructions of the module except if you purchased the Compact version In this case to access to the telemetry mo...

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