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Idle Speed screen.

This   is   preset   at  Auto,   normally   60,000rpm,   which   allows   the   ECU   to
modify the setting in response to atmospheric conditions. 

In 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  decides  the  rate  of   acceleration  of   the  engine.
Default is Auto. ECU decides optimum for current conditions.

In case of acceleration problems, the setting can be switched to  manual
preset of Cold, Mild, Warm or Hot. Each is a slightly longer acceleration
ramp.

Ambient Deceleration.
This  is  a setting  which  decides  the  rate  of  deceleration  of   the  engine.

Default is Auto.

 ECU decides optimum for current conditions.

In case of acceleration problems, the setting can be switched to  manual
preset of Cold, Mild, Warm or Hot. Each is a slightly longer deceleration
ramp.

Governor. The next screen is for the Heli and shows the governor setting
for rotor head RPM. 

Default is 0 meaning OFF.

The governor is disabled with a setting of 0, when rotor speed will track
the throttle stick movement.

The governor is enabled when you preset a value between 800 and 2400.
The   throttle   should   be   increased   until   this   rpm   is   reached   when   the
governor will lock in. 
Lower the throttle stick to regain unlock governor control. 
Heli Gearbox Ratio. 

Default preset is 8.2:1

This setting is where you input your reduction ration used on your heli
between the gearbox output shaft and rotor head. 

For many helis it is around 8.2 so this is the default, modify with */- buttons
to suit your application.

 

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Содержание Xicoy X45Helicopter

Страница 1: ...Xicoy X45Helicopter X45TurboProp Two Stage Gas Turbine Engines User Manual Version 1 1 Aug 2020 NEW NEW For 2020 For 2020 X45H X45TP...

Страница 2: ...lp you set up and safely operate your engine in your chosen airframe If you encounter any problems operating the engine then please consult this manual first and if you cannot find a solution please g...

Страница 3: ...etup 40 Heli Radio Special Notes 40 Turboprop radio setup 41 Pre setting Radio to ECU 41 Aligning transmitter with ECU 42 Failsafe 43 Preparing the engine for running 43 Priming purging the fuel syste...

Страница 4: ...nd we recommend this route see the Xicoyturbines com webpage for details of kits and supported airframes and brands Conversion kits alleviate the requirement to adapt components and airframe and insta...

Страница 5: ...os Peak power user presettable Valves and ECU installed on engine Internal kero burner and thermocouple for clean exterior Compatible with diesel and kerosene Incredible start to idle of less than 25s...

Страница 6: ...ervo type cable 300mm x 2 Aluminium filter 4mm tubing 1mtr USB memory card with instruction manual TurboProp engine Engine unit inc mounting and fod screen Fuel pump Hub Lite colour display 300mm sign...

Страница 7: ...r Manual are copyright Xicoy Electronica SL Canet de Mar Barcelona Spain All rights are reserved This User manual pictures and data are the property of Xicoy Electronica SL and cannot be used or repro...

Страница 8: ...dition of rotor without which the engine may not run without sustaining damage to the rotating assembly This warranty is voided if any one or more of the following conditions apply In such a case Xico...

Страница 9: ...4 see text for breakdown Overall length 280mm 11 320mm 12 6 Width across exhausts 120mm 4 75 120mm 4 75 Width main body 60mm 2 35 72mm 2 83 mounting Firewall to rear of prop distance n a 160mm 6 3 Ge...

Страница 10: ...e clutch supplied for the piston engine for the airframe It enables the engine to start and run to idle without powering the rotors It also provides a valuable slipping point in event of rotor being o...

Страница 11: ...k the output shaft Do not attempt to do this by jamming the 2nd stage turbine 2 Remove the four M3 screws from the bottom cap of the gearbox to reveal access to the lower output shaft nut which you ca...

Страница 12: ...or any reason the 6mm gland nut on the gearbox should be unscrewed to allow the pipe and gland to be removed as one Note there are two small Orings fitted onto the pipe which the gland nut presses dow...

Страница 13: ...ut rigid framework provides a lot of engine protection in event of a nose over or crash however this stress will be passed directly to the firewall so must be a secure point in the airframe Without su...

Страница 14: ...tioned to place the propeller shaft in the centre of the cowl the engine clearance hole and bolt mounting holes can be cut out using the template Protect any exposed wood using fuel proofer Allow a sm...

Страница 15: ...er backplate fit this 1st For spinners Xicoy recommend Truturn prop backplates and spinners for their accuracy and careful balance bob truturn com They have a wide range of adapters to suit the unit j...

Страница 16: ...655ft sec Above this the tips start to make that familiar howling noise This can be just in a dive or most of the time if a prop with shallow pitch is fitted to a fast airframe with a powerful engine...

Страница 17: ...d quickly and can approach any preset rpm limit more easily so best is to set it slightly on the high side For example a prop on the ground might give 5000rpm you could set the limiter to 10 above thi...

Страница 18: ...f the FOD screen should be displaced for any reason This is 250mm 10 on the Heli and 500mm 20 on the Turboprop Please do not modify it if not quite right ask for a longer or shorter one if required Av...

Страница 19: ...ing as the usual pulse type charger can easily destroy the ECU and is in any case a sensible precaution with rechargeable batteries 10 The centre of the fuel tank should be located as close to the cen...

Страница 20: ...from fuel tank push on a short 12mm 1 2 length of the supplied 4mm pipe onto the pump suction port and push the Tygon over the top to provide a tight leak free fitting A double wrap of lock wire will...

Страница 21: ...t flights 22 Do not under any circumstances try to run the fuel pump by plugging it into any other FADEC brushless pump control or similar type 3 phase driver It does not work like that and you will d...

Страница 22: ...ine Do not use a powder extinguisher unless of last resort as the abrasive powder will ruin the engine if it is used Just before starting perform a visual check to ensure the immediate area is clear o...

Страница 23: ...This is an Authorised Dealer and or Service Agent replaceable component as the engine must be opened to access it Note unauthorised opening of the engine will void the warranty The burner has been de...

Страница 24: ...m flight the Hub unit will ensure the cooldown continues until the end The Hub will then disconnect the battery after the end of the cooldown When the receiver is turned back on the Hub unit will reco...

Страница 25: ...al brands like Mobil DTE Llte Shell Tellus 32 Igol 32 Cepsa Turbine 32 etc plus 1 of 100 synthetic 2 stroke oil Plenty of commercial brands are available locally just check in the bottle that the oil...

Страница 26: ...ower turbine and the spider The interstage and spider are high temperature stainless and the power turbine is of Inconel and is blown round at high speed by the gas flow which is angled in direction b...

Страница 27: ...ent Description ECU Engine Control Unit The ECU and indeed the whole system used on this engine is totally new and unlike any previous version of Xicoy ECU The ECU is a powerful new design using a com...

Страница 28: ...and signals to and from the outside world to the ECU a small component which we call the Hub is provided There are two types the Hub Lite is a small shrink wrapped flat board the Compact Hub is housed...

Страница 29: ...e with socket but a small plug built into the pump which enables a regular high quality JR type servo cable to be used as the pump cable socket at both ends This way its easy to get just the right len...

Страница 30: ...le just get the right length you need ECU Display There are two display options with the X45 engine depending on which package you select Compact or Lite The Compact Hub is a Hub and screen combined i...

Страница 31: ...Button HDT to visualize fadec data HDT Screen Button Back x to go initial screen Data from FADEC Buttons to navigate through FADEC menus Tools Screen ButtonBack x to go initial screen Button Player t...

Страница 32: ...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 Press the...

Страница 33: ...tart 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 pressi...

Страница 34: ...e can appear at the exhausts if any residual fuel left Again use only a few seconds Test Prime Pump screen Use this function to fill the fuel line on a new installation of after the feed pipe has empt...

Страница 35: ...ons to toggle Default is OFF For Helis you can select Off or Manual For TurboProps you can select Off Manual or Automatic Read the section on Restart carefully before enabling this function Return now...

Страница 36: ...o ECU decides optimum for current conditions In case of acceleration problems the setting can be switched to manual preset of Cold Mild Warm or Hot Each is a slightly longer deceleration ramp Governor...

Страница 37: ...one click equalling 25 Default is 125 Replacement pump preset In event of pump needing replacement for any reason the user can set the new pump to the default setting 100 and see the heating effect on...

Страница 38: ...er without adding rotor pitch until you reach the governor rpm set where it should lock Further increases in throttle setting should now have no effect on rotor rpm which should be held at the value s...

Страница 39: ...available in many outlets Be careful to select JR type compatible leads as the pin sizes for Futaba can be smaller thus making a looser and troublesome connection It s always best to use those suppli...

Страница 40: ...to power many servos at once and its supply voltage will vary considerably as the servos are driven It would be so easy for the varying supply to subsequently cause what is known as a brown out a shor...

Страница 41: ...ch curve in transmitter and maximum power may correspond to maximum pitch As the Xicoy X45H heli engine does have a governor function a manual control is needed to be able to raise rotor rpm from idle...

Страница 42: ...ton from left once to show an information screen Note at top left a number showing the received radio signal shown as Pulse xxxxuS It should be between 900 1050uS at ENGINE STOP position It should be...

Страница 43: ...hrottle position should read 0 at the position of engine stop trim and stick down 100 with stick trim full up and between 10 and 30 at idle Note the setting seen in the Thrust Curve above could be Hal...

Страница 44: ...red and can only be carried out by Xicoy Electronica SL or your authorized dealer or service agent Preparing the engine for running Important notes for kerostart engines PLEASE READ The kerostart syst...

Страница 45: ...art Double check that the engine is not flooded An extra security measure is to place a manual valve between the pump outlet and engine so during the process of filling the tanks or during storage fue...

Страница 46: ...some clicking coming from the engine this is the valves pulsing 8 Once this phase is finished the RPM rises to 10 000RPM and the reading will be FUEL RAMP In this phase the ignition system is switche...

Страница 47: ...r rpm is now handed back to the transmitter and controlled by the position of the throttle stick Initially Increase decrease the throttle slowly verifying that the engine accelerates decelerates follo...

Страница 48: ...her startup cycle Engines are supplied in this mode from factory Manual Restart Heli and TurboProp User can normally shutdown the ECU through the transmitter by lowering the stick and trim The ECU wil...

Страница 49: ...wn was caused by any fault other than a typical flame out caused by air in the fuel system It will not monitor and confirm flight conditions are optimum for a restart Leaving the restart to progress i...

Страница 50: ...e transmitter in the STOP position The engine could restart and go to full power on its own the ECU does not know when or if the plane is on the ground Can I use the restart function many times NO Res...

Страница 51: ...ust the power at low settings HALF EXPO An intermediate setting between the other two modes Throttle stick position chart Stick Position MODE 0 Idle 25 50 75 100 FULL EXPO Idle thrust 6 25 56 100 of t...

Страница 52: ...es that the throttle stick is in a position above IDLE the engine will not start with the stick in this position 4 Glow Test Verification of glow plug continuity 5 StartOn Test of the starter and rpm...

Страница 53: ...cycle of operation the ECU stores the last cause of shut down and the values of RPM temperature and pump power In order to access these measures it is necessary to shut down and power up the ECU Set...

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