Basics; Transmitter Preparation For Programming; Preparing The Mode; Smooth Start - KONTRONIK KOLIBRI 60 LV Operation Manual

• The system has to be tested on ground before
the first flight, to ensure that the BEC capacity is
sufficient for this application.

3. Basics

All KOLIBRI ESCs are equipped with mode
programming. Each of the selectable modes self-
configures all necessary operational parameters.
Complex programming of individual parameters is
not necessary for general operation. For additional
programming of individual parameters it is
necessary to use the programming unit.

3.1 Transmitter Preparation for Programming

Please set a linear increasing throttle curve from
0% to 100%. A linear throttle curve, during initial
programming, is needed to teach the ESC the full
throttle channel range of your individual transmitter.
Please set all trims and sub trims to zero and travel
adjustment to (as any values may interfere with
programming) and ensure the throttle travel adjust
screen is set to 100 / 100. The throttle channel can
be set as to a stick, switch, slider or knob.

3.2 Preparing the mode

When programming the requested mode, the ESC
learns the available throttle travel from the
transmitter (0-100%).
parameters for the selected mode are set
automatically by the ESC. Complete Mode
programming instructions can be found in chapter
7 of this manual.

3.3 Smooth start

When using the soft start function, the ESC
increases the RPM in a gradual manner.
The time for spool-up from 0% to 100% throttle is
freely selectable via programming unit. The time for
spool-up may be adjusted from 6 to 60 s (default:
12 s). When using the governor, a higher straight-
line throttle setting results in a higher governed
head speed.
In order to have effective governor range,
KONTRONIK recommends a maximum throttle
setting of 80%. Any value higher than 80% limits
the ability of the ESC to obtain proper governor
operation.

3.4 Low voltage protection

The KOLIBRI ESCs are equipped with low-voltage
protection, which will automatically set the safe
operational parameters for cell count and voltage.
Depending on the mode in use, the motor speed
will decrease (lower head-speed in helicopters)
or shut off when the adjusted battery discharge
voltage is reached. The time for slow-down / shut-
off in heli mode is fixed at approximately 60 s. The
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All other necessary
low voltage protection is adjustable via the
programming unit from
• 2.7 - 4 V
(LiPo, default: 3 V)
• 1.8 - 2.6 V (LiFePo, default: 2.3 V)
• 0.7 - 1.2V (NiCd/NiMH, default 0.8 V)
in 0.1 V steps.
Once the adjusted limit for low voltage slow-down
or shut-off is reached, the KOLIBRI low voltage
protection begins automatically. After landing,
please charge the battery or replace a fully charged
battery before your next flight.

4. General features

This KOLIBRI ESC you have purchased is
manufactured with the highest quality components
and assembled by our specially trained staff in
Germany. We encourage you to connect your
motor and battery with the enclosed, assembled
cables to the KOLIBRI.
If you have any question about the use, operation,
or programming of the ESC, please contact our
service department.

4.1 Properties

• Sensorless operation: the KOLIBRI ESC
doesn't require sensor signals from motor. If the
motor has sensor cables, do not connect them
to the ESC.
• Mode programming: inputs preset parameters
for different applications.
• Automatic low voltage protection: voltage is
adjustable (see also 3.4).
• Active freewheeling circuit: unlimited partial load
capability as long as maximum current is not
exceeded in full throttle.
• Switch-off analysis: the switch-off/shut-down
reason is shown as a flashing code on LED.
• Adjustment control: monitored by LED and / or
audio signal.
• Battery detection: when connecting a battery,
automatic recognition of cell count begins. The
number of the tones is equal to the number of
recognized cells.
long signal tone: 4 cells recognized
short signal tone: 1 cell recognized
As for example:
1 long + 1 short tone:
1 long + 2 short tones:
!
The correct number of cells can only be
detected, when the battery is fully charged.
5 cells
6 cells