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Turnigy Super Brain ESC-100A Instructions Manual

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SUPER BRAIN ESC-100A Brushless Speed Controller INSTRUCTIONS
Thanks so much for purchasing Turnigy
carefully before flying to ensure to get optimal performance with least damage as possible and enjoy your flying.
Warnings
·Strongly recommend to calibrate the throttle range of transmitter when you first use the controller or
when using a new/different transmitter or receiver.
·When connecting the ESC to battery pack, please ensure the polarity is correct. Incorrect polarity may
cause permanent damage to the ESC and such damage is not covered by manufacturer's WARRANTY.
·When you use the ESC, turn on the transmitter BEFORE powering on the receiver.
·When you finish the flying, power off the receiver BEFORE turning off the transmitter.
·The limiting current is set to the 'standard mode' in factory. It is suitable for use in most configurations.
Only experienced technicians can adjust this programming.
·In Governor Mode, the brake is always disabled and the soft cutoff is always active.
·Changing the PWM may cause the motor to heat ahead of time.
·Damage to the controller as a result of excessively high current is not covered by the manufacturer's
WARRANTY.
·Never disconnect the battery pack while the motor is running, as this could cause damage to the speed
controller and/or motor.
·Connectors with low conductivity may cause erratic motor rotations or other unexpected movements.
·The controller will automatically power off the motor if the battery voltage drops below the programmed
cut-off voltage (factory preset at 12.0V). Try using a smaller prop on the motor, or using batteries with a
higher rating. It is especially important for the user of Li-poly cells.
· Allowing water, lubricants, moisture or other foreign objects inside the ESC will VOID the
WARRANTY. Exposure to CA glue or its fumes can cause damage and malfunctions; this will also VOID
the WARRANTY.
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Super Brain speed controllers. Please read the instruction booklet

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  • Page 1 SUPER BRAIN ESC-100A Brushless Speed Controller INSTRUCTIONS Thanks so much for purchasing Turnigy ® Super Brain speed controllers. Please read the instruction booklet carefully before flying to ensure to get optimal performance with least damage as possible and enjoy your flying.
  • Page 2 They represent a great advance in electric flight by integrating a data logger with an electronic speed controller. There is no need for a separate logging device if you have a Turnigy ‘Super Brain’ controller! In addition, software updates for the controller can be downloaded from the Internet so your controller will never become obsolete.
  • Page 3 ‘Programming Set’ window when you connect the controller to PC. The factory preset throttle range is 640 uS. ·Program the ESC’ s settings or use the default setting (by Turnigy Program Card/ on PC/ by throttle stick) Recommend: Please always clearly know current parameters of ESC before use, and program it according to your configuration.
  • Page 4 ·In order to well record the flight data and utilize the storage space of the logger, please set the ‘Recorder Configuration’ in the menu of ‘Data Logger’ after installing the Turnigy Super Brain ESC software. (see Ⅸ ) ·When you finish the setting, repower the ESC, receiver and motor, there are two beeps emitted from the motor, then is ready to go fly and enjoy the flying.
  • Page 5 Ⅷ How to connect the controller to PC NOTE:Turnigy Super Brain 100A is a speed controller without built-in BEC, therefore, additional power supply is needed when reading data from ESC and programming on PC. An auxiliary ‘Y’ wires is used to supply power for reading data and programming.
  • Page 6 ESC into the USB Linker to read and programming. 3) The ‘P Cables’ of 100A is designed for ONLY connecting with Turnigy USB Linker to read data from ESC and program the controller on PC. Wrong usage may cause permanent damage to controller, and such damage will AVOID manufacturer’s warranty.
  • Page 7 TURNIGY ESC-100A MANUALS 7 page / 14 pages · Click the ‘Connect Device’ button. If the connection is correct, the menu with ‘Upgrade’ and ‘Programming set’ will be highlighted. The ESC Software Version information also will be displayed.. ESC version number...
  • Page 8 TURNIGY ESC-100A MANUALS 8 page / 14 pages · Updating the firmware of the ESC Click the ‘update’ menu (the Shortcuts button Click the ‘Get ESC’s Ver’ button, which will display current version number. Click the ‘Open’ button to achieve the upgradeable software*, which can be downloaded from Internet.
  • Page 9 TURNIGY ESC-100A MANUALS 9 page / 14 pages In the display window, you can choose a range of curves to analyze clearly by clicking the left button of mouse from start point to the end point of your chosen area, such as the below diagrammatic curves, data recorded from 4.1 second to 12.3 second as the chosen analyzing area (the area shown in translucent):...
  • Page 10 TURNIGY ESC-100A MANUALS 10 page / 14 pages · Changing the recording parameters Recommend: In order to well and accurately record the flight data, please know and program the recording configurations first before use, otherwise may cause losing of some data.
  • Page 11 TURNIGY ESC-100A MANUALS 11 page / 14 pages - ‘Cur fly times’ button is never highlighted.* *‘Cur fly times’ button records the times you have flown. The ESC can record most 16 times flying. You can clear it by clicking the ‘Clear Logger Data’ button. ESC be powered is calculated as once.
  • Page 12 PWM switching rate. Through the USB Linker, Turnigy ESC-100A can be programmed easily on PC, and it is also good compatible with Turnigy Program Card or program via throttle stick of the transmitter.
  • Page 13 TURNIGY ESC-100A MANUALS 13 page / 14 pages · Timing Advance Option 1: Low advance timing Recommended for more lower pole count motors. Gives more power and slightly less efficient. 0°~ 15 ° Option 2: middle advance timing Recommended for most motors .Gives a good balance of power and efficiency.
  • Page 14 Recommended for low inductance motors Option 3: 16KHz Recommended for very low inductance motors Note: we strongly recommend only the experienced modeler could change this setting. Ⅹ All models of Turnigy Super Brain-series controllers Weight Products Voltage Current/Surge Dimension (mm)