FUTABA MCP-1 Instruction Manual

NOTE: Always read this manual before using
the MPC-1 ESC Programmer.
1M23N25408
ESC Programmer
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
Corresponding ESC: MC9100A, MC970A, MC951H/A
Thank you for purchasing an MCP-1 ESC Programmer.
The MCP-1 is a dedicated programmer for the brushless motor ESC given
in "Corresponding ESC" above. Quick and accurate setting matched to
the characteristics of the model is possible and the brushless motor can be
operated at peak performance.
Usage precautions
WARNING
When setting and operating
the ESC be sure that no part
of your body touches all the
parts which rotate.
The motor may rotate unexpectedly
d u e t o e r r o n e o u s c o n n e c t i o n
and operation of the ESC and is
extremely dangerous.
Before flight, always check
ESC operation.
I f t h e E S C i s n o t s e t p r o p e r l y
control will be lost and is extremely
dangerous.
Set the ESC parameters as follows:
Programmer connection
Connect the MCP-1 and drive battery to the ESC.
Connect the MCP-1.
Edit buttons operation
LCD
Edit buttons
CAUTION
Do not open the case or
disassemble this product.
T h e i n t e r i o r w i l l b e d a m a g e d .
In addition, repair will become
impossible.
This product is only for use with
the "Corresponding ESC" shown
above . It cannot be used with
other products.
Usage Method
Setting
Select the setting items with
item
the left and right outside
selection
arrow buttons ( or
T h e i n s i d e I N C ( + ) a n d
Setting
DEC(-) buttons are used
contents
to select and change the
change
setting contents.
T h e m o d e l t y p e c a n b e
Model
c h a n g e d b y p r e s s i n g
type
b o t h a r r o w b u t t o n s
change
simultaneously.
MCP-1 setting items
*The setting items for each model type are shown in the table below.
Setting item
(1) Battery type selection
(2) Cut off voltage setting
(3) Cut off type selection
(4) Motor direction selection
(5) Advance timing setting
(6) Acceleration setting
(7) Start power setting
(8) Air brake function type selection (AIR only)
(9) Air brake function ON/OFF (AIR only)
(10) Reverse function selection (BOAT/CAR only)
(11) Governor function response setting (HELI only)
(12) Governor function ON/OFF (HELI only)
(13) Motor poles number setting
(14) Gear ratio setting
(15) Maximum speed display
(16) Average speed display
(17) Writing setting data to ESC
(18) Reading setting data saved at MCP-1
(19) Saving setting data to MCP-1
Setting method
When the MCP-1 and drive battery are connected to the ESC, the current
setting contents of the ESC are automatically read to the MCP-1.
Select the item you want to change with the arrow buttons
change the setting contents with the
[IMPORTANT] At the end of ESC parameters setting with the MCP-
1, write the setting data to the ESC with the (17) "Writing setting
data to ESC" function. The setting data is not written to the ESC by
only setting the parameters.
(1) Battery type selection
Select the type of drive battery used by means of the DEC(-) or
INC(+) button.
* When the battery type changes, the "CUT OFF VOLTAGE" and "CUT OFF
TYPE" parameters change.
(2) Cut off voltage setting
Set the cut off voltage to match the type of battery used. Adjust
the voltage with the DEC(-) or INC(+) button.
).
* At auto mode Auto setting, when the battery type is LiPo, power to the motor
is cut off at 3V per cell. For NiCd, power to the motor is cut off when the total
voltage is 12V.
(3) Cut off type selection
The cut off method when the battery voltage drops to the set cut
off voltage can be selected.
Model type
AIR HELI
Okay Okay
Okay Okay
Okay Okay
Okay Okay
Okay Okay
Okay Okay
Okay Okay
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Okay Okay
Okay Okay
Okay Okay
Okay Okay
Okay Okay
Okay Okay
Okay Okay
C and EC - buttons.
Setting range: LiPo, NiCd
Initial setting: LiPo
Setting range: Auto (automatic setting), 4.5~50V
Initial setting: Auto
Setting range: Soft off (soft), Hard off (hard)
Initial setting: Soft off
BOAT/CAR
Okay
Okay
Okay
Okay
Okay
Okay
Okay
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Okay
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Okay
Okay
Okay
Okay
Okay
Okay
Okay
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