Helicopter settings
For helicopters in governor mode, the full throttle range
(100%) has to be calibrated once. This range is listed on
the helicopter menu (throttle curve 0-100%) on some
transmitters. The throttle curve will then correspond to the
controller throttle from 0 to 100%. Please also check the
ProgCard or RC-Setup manual.
When activating one of the governor modes, all relevant
heli parameters are set to default. This default will fit
nearly all setups.
You do not have to program anything
else for now.
Here a list of the default settings.
- Timing = 18°
- Brake off
- Act. Freew. on
- P-Gain = 0,9
- I-Gain = 0,05
- Startup Speed = Heli middle
- PWM-Frequency = 8 kHz )
- Startup Power = Auto 1-32%
You should only alter the default settings of P-Gain, I-Gain
and PWM frequency, if you do not achieve the desired
success, and you are certain that the setting of all the
other components are correct.
Lipo protection / under-voltage protection:
Due to the tension driven load adjustment, it is possible to
fly further on with low power, because the battery picks up
again with a smaller load. However, if the tension
continues to cave in, the motor will be switched off.
Active free-wheel:
The unlimited partial load capability refers to the maximum
full power current .
Temperature / overload warning:
If the speed controller’s temperature exceeds its limit, on
account of overloading or lack of cooling, after landing
and/or motor stop, you will hear a warning signal (3 Beeps
in the interval). But the motor will
not switch off
in mid-
flight! Only when the temperature hits an extremely critical
point, the motor will be switched off.
The partial load operation between half and nearly full
power is the most difficult area for an ESC. In addition the
running time becomes longer and longer with the Lipo
technology. If repeated temperature warnings occur,
improved cooling should be provided or the current should
be reduced. These warnings should be seen as overload
warnings and
not as normal operating conditions
.
When the temperature is high the components are strongly
stressed,; this will diminish the life span.
You achieve a better cooling not only through sufficiently
dimensioned air intake, but even more efficiently through a
larger air outtake, in order to avoid a heat accumulation.
You achieve smaller currents by using a smaller propeller
or a one cell smaller battery.
BEC:
Additionally to the use of the BEC a 2 cell LiFePo4 receiver
buffer battery can be connected through a switch cable into
a free plug of the receiver or a through Y-cable.
The buffer battery avoids tension drops on hard servo
maneuvers, protecting the receiver’s functionality.
Make sure that no discharged receiver battery is used,
because this would load the BEC additionally by charging
the battery. A half or fully loaded Battery will not be charged
and is only discharged in extreme conditions. The plus (red)
wire of the receiver cable does not need to be disconnected.
Several YGE ESC’s can be connected to a
single
receiver
without any special precautions (Parallel use of all the
BECs). The total maximum available load is the sum of the
individual BECs.
A configuration without BEC and with galvanic separation is
also possible. For that please use our opto coupler module.
Caution:
Fundamentally it is important to make sure that no objects
are within the propeller circle when batteries are connected.
The use of this speed controller is therefore allowed only in
situations where damages and personal injuries are
impossible. A damaged governor (e.g. broken, damaged by
polarity inversion or humidity) must not be reused under any
circumstances. Otherwise it can come to a later malfunctions
or failures.
The ESC may only be powered from batteries, a use from
power supplies is not allowed.
Trouble shooting:
1 Beeps/flashes: stick position and / or speed
for Gov.-Store not taught correctly.
2 Beeps/flashes: Under-voltage identification
3 Beeps/flashes: Temperature rise warning
5 Beeps/flashes: Receiver signals failed
6 Beeps/flashes: start up failed
The ESC signals any error that happened during flight
acoustically (motor) and optically with a blinking LED code.
Errors 2 and 3 are signaled after motor stop, but aren’t
stored as long as the ESC didn’t cut off completely (low
voltage / temperature warning). In case the error led to a
complete cut off, then it is not cleared by a tension RESET.
The deletion can take place only on purpose by connecting
the battery with the stick at full power and/or with 100%
throttle pre-selection (throttle curve), and disconnecting it
again after the interval beep. Please you leave the stick at
full power, while disconnecting, otherwise you activate the
RC-Setup.
Likewise the errors can be cleared by activating the
ProgCard.
With an activated brake, the error is only signaled after a
tension reset or in wind milling position.
Warranty:
We give 6 months warranty on this speedcontroller. Any
other requirements are excluded. That applies in particular to
requirements for damage or injuries compensation due to
malfunction or failure. For damages to property or personal
injuries and their consequences, which developed from our
supply or craftsmanship, we do not take any liability, since
we have no control on handling and use.
