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Manual of Brushless Motor Speed Controller
Thanks for purchasing our Electronic Speed Controller (ESC). High power system for RC model is very dangerous, please read
Thanks for purchasing our Electronic Speed Controller (ESC). High power system for RC model is very dangerous, please read
this manual carefully. In that we have no control over the correct use, installation, application, or maintenance of our products,
this manual carefully. In that we have no control over the correct use, installation, application, or maintenance of our products,
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Features:
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Specifications:
Note: The Skywalker-6A,12A,12AE, 30A,60A and 80A are only used for RTF applications
1.
Use top quality components to get strong current endurance.
2.
Low voltage cut-off protection / over-heat protection / throttle signal loss protection.
3.
3 start modes: Normal / Soft / Super-Soft, compatible with fixed-wing aircraft and helicopter.
Cont.
Model
Current
4.
Throttle range can be configured to be compatible with all transmitters.
5.
Smooth, linear and precise throttle response.
Skywalker-6A
6A
6.
Maximum motor speed: 210000 RPM (2 poles), 70000 RPM (6 poles), 35000 RPM (12 poles).
Skywalker-12A
12A
Specifications:
Skywalker-12AE
12A
Skywalker-20A
20A
Skywalker-30A
30A
Class
Model
Skywalker-40A
40A
Skywalker-40A-UBEC
40A
20A
Skywalker-20A
Skywalker-60A-UBEC
60A
40A
Skywalker-40A
Skywalker-80A-UBEC
80A
Programmable Items:
1.
Brake Setting：Enabled / Disabled
Programmable Items:
2.
Battery Type：Lipo / NiMH
1.
Brake Setting：Enabled / Disabled
3.
Low Voltage Protection Mode(Cut-Off Mode)： Soft Cut-Off (Gradually reduce the output power) /Cut-Off (Immediately stop the
2.
Battery Type：Lipo / NiMH
output power)
3.
Low Voltage Protection Mode(Cut-Off Mode)： Soft Cut-Off (Gradually reduce the output power) /Cut-Off (Immediately stop the
4.
Low Voltage Protection Threshold(Cut-Off Threshold)：Low / Medium / High
output power)
1)
For lithium battery, the battery cell number is calculated automatically. Low / medium / high cutoff voltage for each cell is:
4.
Low Voltage Protection Threshold(Cut-Off Threshold)：Low / Medium / High
2.85V/3.15V/3.3V. For example: For a 3S Lipo, when "Medium" cutoff threshold is set, the cut-off voltage will be:
1)
For lithium battery, the battery cell number is calculated automatically. Low / medium / high cutoff voltage for each cell is:
3.15*3=9.45V
2.85V/3.15V/3.3V. For example: For a 3S Lipo, when "Medium" cutoff threshold is set, the cut-off voltage will be:
2)
For NiMH battery, low / medium / high cutoff voltages are 0%/50%/65% of the startup voltage (i.e. the initial voltage of
3.15*3=9.45V
battery pack), and 0% means the low voltage cut-off function is disabled. For example: For a 10 cells NiMH battery, fully
2)
For NiMH battery, low / medium / high cutoff voltages are 0%/50%/65% of the startup voltage (i.e. the initial voltage of
charged voltage is 1.44*6=8.64V, when "Medium" cut-off threshold is set, the cut-off voltage will be:8.64*50%=4.32V。
battery pack), and 0% means the low voltage cut-off function is disabled. For example: For a 10 cells NiMH battery, fully
5.
Startup Mode：Normal /Soft /Super-Soft (300ms / 1.5s / 3s)
charged voltage is 1.44*6=8.64V, when "Medium" cut-off threshold is set, the cut-off voltage will be:8.64*50%=4.32V。
Normal mode is suitable for fixed-wing aircraft. Soft or Super-soft modes are suitable for helicopters. The initial acceleration of the
5.
Startup Mode：Normal /Soft /Super-Soft (300ms / 1.5s / 3s)
Soft and Super-Soft modes are slower, it takes 1.5 second for Soft startup or 3 seconds for Super-Soft startup from initial throttle
Normal mode is suitable for fixed-wing aircraft. Soft or Super-soft modes are suitable for helicopters. The initial acceleration of the
advance to full throttle. If the throttle is completely closed (throttle stick moved to bottom position) and opened again (throttle stick
Soft and Super-Soft modes are slower, it takes 1.5 second for Soft startup or 3 seconds for Super-Soft startup from initial throttle
moved to top position) within 3 seconds after the first startup, the re-startup will be temporarily changed to normal mode to get rid of
advance to full throttle. If the throttle is completely closed (throttle stick moved to bottom position) and opened again (throttle stick
the chance of a crash caused by slow throttle response. This special design is suitable for aerobatic flight when quick throttle
moved to top position) within 3 seconds after the first startup, the re-startup will be temporarily changed to normal mode to get rid of
response is needed.
the chance of a crash caused by slow throttle response. This special design is suitable for aerobatic flight when quick throttle
6.
Timing：Low / Medium / High,( 3.75°/15°/26.25°)
response is needed.
Usually, low timing is suitable for most motors. To get higher speed, High timing value can be chosen.
6.
Timing：Low / Medium / High,( 3.75°/15°/26.25°)
Usually, low timing is suitable for most motors. To get higher speed, High timing value can be chosen.
Begin To Use Your New ESC
IMPORTANT! Because different transmitter has different throttle range, please calibrate throttle range before flying.
Begin To Use Your New ESC
Throttle range setting: (Throttle range should be reset whenever a new transmitter is being used)
IMPORTANT! Because different transmitter has different throttle range, please calibrate throttle range before flying.
Throttle range setting: (Throttle range should be reset whenever a new transmitter is being used)
Switch on the
Connect battery
t r a n s m i t t e r,
pack
Switch on the
Connect battery
move throttle
ESC, and wait
t r a n s m i t t e r,
pack
s t ic k t o t h e
for
move throttle
ESC, and wait
top position
seconds
s t ic k to the
for
top position
seconds
Normal startup procedure:
Normal startup procedure:
Move throttle stick
to bottom position
Move throttle stick
and then switch
to bottom position
on transmitter.
and then switch
on transmitter.
Protection Function
1.
Start up failure protection: If the motor fails to start within 2 seconds of throttle application, the ESC will cut-off the output power. In
Protection Function
this case, the throttle stick MUST be moved to the bottom again to restart the motor. (Such a situation happens in the following
1.
Start up failure protection: If the motor fails to start within 2 seconds of throttle application, the ESC will cut-off the output power. In
cases: The connection between ESC and motor is not reliable, the propeller or the motor is blocked, the gearbox is damaged, etc.)
this case, the throttle stick MUST be moved to the bottom again to restart the motor. (Such a situation happens in the following
2.
Over-heat protection: When the temperature of the ESC is over about 110 Celsius degrees, the ESC will reduce the output power.
cases: The connection between ESC and motor is not reliable, the propeller or the motor is blocked, the gearbox is damaged, etc.)
3.
Throttle signal loss protection: The ESC will reduce the output power if throttle signal is lost for 1 second, further loss for 2 seconds
2.
Over-heat protection: When the temperature of the ESC is over about 110 Celsius degrees, the ESC will reduce the output power.
will cause the output to be cut-off completely.
3.
Throttle signal loss protection: The ESC will reduce the output power if throttle signal is lost for 1 second, further loss for 2 seconds
will cause the output to be cut-off completely.
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Burst
BEC
BEC
Current
Mode
Output
(>10s)
8A
Linear
5V/0.8A
15A
Linear
5V/1A
15A
Linear
5V/2A
25A
Linear
5V/2A
Burst
40A
Linear
5V/2A
Cont.
BEC
Current
55A
Linear
5V/3A
Current
Mode
(>10s)
55A
Switch
5V/3A
20A
25A
Linear
80A
Switch
5V/5A
40A
55A
Linear
100A
Switch
5V/5A
(The option written in bold font is the default setting)
The "Beep-Beep-" tone
to
the
should
The "Beep-Beep-" tone
means the top point of
to
the
should
about
2
throttle range has been
means the top point of
confirmed
about
2
throttle range has been
confirmed
Connect battery pack
to ESC, special tone
Connect battery pack
like "
123" means
to ESC, special tone
power supply is OK
like "
123" means
power supply is OK
BEC Output Capability
2S Lipo
3S Lipo
4S Lipo
3 servos
3 servos 2 servos
5 servos 4 servos
5 servos 4 servos
5 servos 4 servos
BEC
BEC Output Capability
5 servos 4 servos
Output
2S Lipo
5 servos 5 servos 5 servos
5V/2A
5 servos
8 servos 8 servos 6 servos 6 servos
5V/3A
5 servos
8 servos 8 servos 6 servos 6 servos
Move throttle stick to the
be
emitted,
bottom position, several
Move throttle stick to the
"beep-" tones should be
be
emitted,
bottom position, several
emitted to present the
"beep-" tones should be
amount of battery cells
emitted to present the
amount of battery cells
Several "beep-" tones
should be emitted to
Several "beep-" tones
present the amount of
should be emitted to
lithium battery cells
present the amount of
lithium battery cells
HW-SM003ENG-20120606
Battery Cell
6S Lipo
Lipo
NiMH
2S
5-6 cells
2-3S
5-9 cells
2-3S
5-9 cells
2-3S
5-9 cells
2-3S
5-9 cells
Battery Cell
2-3S
5-9 cells
3S Lipo
Lipo
NiMH
2-4S
5-12 cells
4 servos
2-3S 5-9 cells
2-6S
5-18 cells
4 servos
2-3S 5-9 cells
2-6S
5-18 cells
A long "Beep-" tone should
be
emitted,
A long "Beep-" tone should
lowest
be
emitted,
range has been correctly
lowest
confirmed
range has been correctly
confirmed
When self-test is
Move
finished,
a
long
upwards to go flying
When self-test is
Move
"beep-----"
tone
finished,
a
long
upwards to go flying
should be emitted
"beep-----"
tone
should be emitted
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Size
Weight
L*W*H
5.5g
32*12*4.5
9g
38*18*6
10g
38*18*7
19g
42*25*8
37g
68*25*8
Size
Weight
39g
68*25*8
L*W*H
43g
65*25*12
19g
42*25*8
63g
77*35*14
35g
68*25*8
82g
86*38*12
means
the
point
of
throttle
means
the
point
of
throttle
throttle
stick
throttle
stick
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