GREAT PLAINS ElectriFly C-5 Nano Manual

Micro High Power
Electronic Speed Controls w/BEC
INTRODUCING THE ELECTRIFLY
C-5 NANO
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The ElectriFly C-5 Nano and C-10 Micro ESC's feature the "Safe Start" system
to prevent accidental motor starts by disabling the motor circuitry until the
throttle stick is moved to full throttle, then to the "off" position.
Other features include BEC circuitry which allows the motor battery to power
the receiver and servos. When the motor battery voltage is reduced to 3.7 volts,
the low voltage cut-off circuitry stops the motor while continuing to supply
power to the receiver and servos. This eliminates the need for and weight of a
separate receiver battery. Both speed controls come with thermal shutdown
protection that turns the motor off if the transistors overheat.

SPECIFICATIONS

C-5 Nano
Dimensions: .78" x .24" x .35"
(20 x 6 x 9mm)
Weight: 0.21 oz. with wires (6g)
Input Voltage: 5-8 cells
Max Rated Current: 5 amps
BEC Voltage: 5V / 1A
Low Voltage Cutoff:
Connectors: ElectriFly Motor &
Battery Plug
Switching Frequency: 3 KHz
For Motors Up To: Speed 280

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

Read and follow these instructions carefully before using.
• Do not operate the airplane on or near water. Never allow water, moisture or
any foreign material onto the ESC's PC board.
• Never use more cells then specified for the main battery pack.
• The ceramic capacitors must be properly installed on the motor to prevent
radio interference.
• Always disconnect the motor battery from the ESC when not in use.
• Always switch on the transmitter before switching on the ESC.
• Use heat shrink tubing to insulate any bare wires from the motor battery to
the ESC and from the ESC to the motor to prevent a short circuit.
• Allow the ESC to cool before touching.
AND C-10 MICRO ESC
C-10 Micro
.83" x .45" x .26"
(21 x 11.5 x 6.5mm)
0.27oz. with wires (8g)
5-8 cells
12 amps
5V / 1A
3.7V 3.7V
ElectriFly Motor &
Battery Plug
3 KHz
Speed 400
™
The receiver plug attached to the speed control plugs
directly into a Futaba "J" receiver. However, if you are
using an Airtronics "Z", Hitec "S" or JR receiver, you will
need to slightly modify the receiver plug on the ESC. To
modify the plug, use a hobby knife or wire cutter to
carefully cut off the alignment tab on the side of the
receiver plug as shown.
The white "signal wire" on the ESC receiver plug should be in the same
position in the receiver slot as the white wire on Futaba, the blue wire on the
new Airtronics "Z" connector, the yellow wire on the Hitec "S" connector or the
orange wire on the JR connector. WARNING: This connector is NOT directly
compatible with the old Airtronics connector style. Use an Airtronics Servo
Adapter to connect this ESC to the older style Airtronics radios.
NEVER ALLOW THE BARE RED (+) AND BLACK (-) WIRES TO TOUCH ON
ANY RECEIVER OR ESC, AS PERMANENT DAMAGE WILL RESULT TO
BOTH ITEMS AND VOID ALL WARRANTIES.

STEP 2 MOUNTING THE SPEED CONTROL

Determine the best location for the ESC inside the fuselage. The ESC should
be in a position which allows good airflow for proper cooling, and close
enough to the motor so the motor wires reach the motor. It is highly
recommended to put cooling air intake holes in the front of the fuselage and
exit holes towards the aft end.
The best method to mount the ESC in the fuselage is with Velcro
will be mounted on wood, first saturate the wood with thin CA and allow to
dry. Cut a piece of Velcro (both hook and loop) approximately 1/2" x 1".
Attach the hook (hard) material to the inside of the fuselage. Clean the bottom
of the ESC (the side with the wires) with rubbing alcohol and attach the loop
(soft) material.

STEP 3 INSTALLING MOTOR CAPACITORS

Motors generate radio noise which can interfere with your receiver and cause
problems. If your ESC seems to function erratically due to motor noise, we
recommend that you install two .01 F (103) non-polarized, ceramic
capacitors on the motor. These capacitors can help reduce the radio noise
generated by the motor and prevent possible damage to the ESC.
• Solder one of the leads from one of the capacitors to the positive brush
terminal on the motor end cap.
• Solder of the leads from the second capacitor to the negative brush terminal
on the motor end cap.
• Solder the remaining leads from both capacitors to the side of the motor case.

STEP 1 THE RECEIVER PLUG

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