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Series 1780 Dynamometer 
 
Image above shows the Series 1780 V2 coaxial version, with the optional no-solder board and two-axis ground railing system sold separately.
Copyright 2018 - Tyto Robotics Inc.
 
 
User Manual V2.2 
Manual SKU#: PHAX 
Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2 
Publish date: 2019-03-25 
Document ID: J3LDP2 
 
 
 
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  • Page 1   Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25      Series 1780 Dynamometer  User Manual V2.2    Manual SKU#: PHAX        Image above shows the Series 1780 V2 coaxial version, with the optional no-solder board and two-axis ground railing system sold separately. Copyright 2018 - Tyto Robotics Inc.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    24  3.1.4.3 Two-axis railing system: installation and linear movements 26  3.2 Design your own railing system 32  3.3 Accessory: RCbenchmark enclosure (available soon) 33  3.3.1 Additional safety aspects - specific to enclosure 33  3.3.2 What’s included in the enclosure 34 ...
  • Page 3 Publish date: 2019-03-25  3.4 Build you own enclosure 45  3.4.1 Design and build your own enclosure 45  3.4.2 Integrate the RCbenchmark railing system into your own cage 46  Chapter 4: Series 1780 Installation 47  4.1 Two-plate support and L brackets 48 ...
  • Page 4   Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25  4.5.3 Install the main board on the RCbenchmark enclosure 87  4.6 Coaxial back-to-back special mount 89  4.6.1 What’s included 91  4.6.2 Placing the load measurement unit onto the special mount 92 ...
  • Page 5 Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25  6.3 Two motors back-to-back (min: 100mm) 113  6.4 Single motor running for coaxial products 114  Chapter 7: Using the RCbenchmark software 115  7.1 Connecting to the tool 116  Chapter 8: Upgrade, warranty and technical support 117 ...
  • Page 6: Chapter 1: Introduction

                errors, malfunction of the dynamometer, serious injuries, or death of the operator.  In this manual, any text following a # represents the RCbenchmark SKU# for this item. You                ...
  • Page 7: Determine Your Configuration

      Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25  1.1 Determine your configuration  Currently, the Series 1780 Dynamometer offers the following configurations:  Series 1780 Dynamometer: Single-motor   25kgf-100A (#KHYER) and 40kgf-150A (#KTBKA)  ● For characterizing one brushless motor  ●...
  • Page 8   Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25  Series 1780 Dynamometer: Ultimate coaxial   25kgf-100A (#KCHQB) and 40kgf-150A (#KDRHP)  ● For characterizing two brushless motors  ● Voltage, current, thrust, torque and RPM measurements for each motor  ●...
  • Page 9: Item Checklists For Your Dynamometer

      Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25  1.2 Item checklists for your dynamometer  Before you use these checklists, please check which configuration you purchased from us. If                ...
  • Page 10: Series 1780 Dynamometer 25Kgf-100A: Basic Coaxial (Sku#:Kyqxd)

      Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25  1.2.3 Series 1780 Dynamometer 25kgf-100A: Basic coaxial (SKU#:KYQXD)  Please check the following items are in the carton:  ● Load measurement unit 25kgf-12Nm: A side (SKU#: TRAK) x1  ●...
  • Page 11   Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25  1.2.5   Series   1780   Dynamometer   25kgf-100A:   Ultimate   coaxial   (SKU#:KCHQB)  Please check the following items are in the carton:  ● Load measurement unit 25kgf-12Nm: A side (SKU#: TRAK) x1  ●...
  • Page 12: Accessories

      Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25  1.2.7 Accessories  If you purchased any of these accessories, you can find them in the carton that comes with                  ...
  • Page 13: Chapter 2: General Safety Rules

      Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25  Chapter 2: General safety rules  Always put safety first! It is your responsibility!  It is extremely important to stay alert and to know how each item works. Read this part for  ...
  • Page 14   Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25  11. Do not substitute parts or modify the instrument.   12. Always disconnect the power source before making adjustments, changing parts,                ...
  • Page 15   Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25  26. Note that unbalanced propellers may cause resonances and powerful vibrations. It                       may result in structure failure, and can endanger someone. If you find your structure  ...
  • Page 16: Chapter 3: Ground Fixations And Enclosure

                    your dynamometer, please visit our online store or contact us at info@rcbenchmark.com  The ground rails assist you to fix the whole Series 1780 Dynamometer on the ground. For the      ...
  • Page 17: Mounting Options

      Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25  3.1 Mounting options  IMPORTANT!  Using no fixture, or leaving the Series 1780 improperly secured may cause permanent damage                    ...
  • Page 18: Floor Bolts

      railing system accessory, or can be purchased separately. In summary here are some available mounting options:  ● RCbenchmark railing system without enclosure  ● RCbenchmark railing system with enclosure  ● Directly bolted to the floor  ● Bolted to your own structure ...
  • Page 19: Plywood On The Floor

            responsibility to make the base of your structure suitable for supporting the Series 1780.  3.1.4 Accessory: RCbenchmark railing system  If you have purchased one of our Series 1780 ground railing systems, this section will present  ...
  • Page 20   Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25    Fig. 3.4: One-axis railing system    Fig. 3.5: The two-axis ground railing system (SKU#: KBJRA) with the Series 1780 coaxial version installed on the      rails.
  • Page 21: Single-Motor Railing System: Installation

      Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25  3.1.4.1 Single-motor railing system: installation  Please unpack the following items before the installation:  Item name Item SKU Qty Located in (SKU# if exist) Railing system shipping box  Single Rail 1-1/2''x1-1/2"...
  • Page 22   Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25    Fig. 3.6: Female part end fastener (#YREC) in the 4ft Single rail (#HJXK)  ❏ Repeat the previous step for another beam to make two beams with four end-feed  ...
  • Page 23   Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25  ❏ Insert the screws to connect the fixture base plate (#KGTP) with the end-feed                           fasteners (#YREC) in the slotted beam. ...
  • Page 24: One-Axis Railing System: Installation And Linear Movement

      Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25  3.1.4.2 One-axis railing system: installation and linear movement  Please unpack the following items before the installation:  Item name Item SKU Qty Located in (SKU# if exist) Railing system shipping box  Single Rail 1-1/2''x1-1/2"...
  • Page 25   Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25      Fig. 3.9: Two Fixture base plates (#KGTP) fixed on the two beams (#HJXQ) with end feed fasteners (#TEBK)  ❏ Take one corner bracket (#REGC) to connect with one end-feed fastener in each corner  ...
  • Page 26: Two-Axis Railing System: Installation And Linear Movements

      Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25  3.1.4.3 Two-axis railing system: installation and linear movements  Please unpack the following items before the installation:  Item name Item SKU Qty Located in (SKU# if exist) Single Rail 1-1/2''x1-1/2" 4ft long   HJXQ Railing system shipping box ...
  • Page 27   Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25    Fig. 3.11: Four corner brackets (#REGC) with end-feed fastener on 4ft beam (#HJXQ)    ❏ Repeat the previous step to place corner brackets on another beam (#HJXQ), as shown  ...
  • Page 28   Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25  ❏ Open an end-feed fasteners for fixture plate bag (#TEBK).  ❏ Insert ​ t wo female parts of the end-feed fasteners (#YREC) on the groove into the slot  ...
  • Page 29   Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25  ❏ Slide one ​ 4 feet beam (#HJXQ) to insert into the end-feed fasteners on the L brackets                    ...
  • Page 30   Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25    Fig. 3.15 : Fixture base plate (#KGT) fixed on the two 2ft beam (#QDXE) with end feed fasteners (#TEBK)  ❏ Take one corner bracket (#REGC) to connect with one end-feed fastener in each corner  ...
  • Page 31   Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25      Fig. 3.16: Assembled two-axis railing system ❏ In Fig. 3.16 dimensions are just nominal. You can put this railing system on the floor      ...
  • Page 32: Design Your Own Railing System

                              RCbenchmark does not guarantee the functionality of your own design fixtures. You must be                          ...
  • Page 33: Accessory: Rcbenchmark Enclosure (Available Soon)

      Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25  3.3 Accessory: RCbenchmark enclosure (available soon)  If you purchased the RCbenchmark enclosure, this part will guide you to securely install the            ...
  • Page 34: What's Included In The Enclosure

      Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25  4. Never enter the enclosure without first disconnecting the power source.  5. If possible, place the whole enclosure in an isolated room.  6. Install the enclosure with the proper fasteners and given tools.  7.
  • Page 35: Enclosure Installation Steps

      Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25  ● Bag end-feed fasteners (#TEBK) x2   Large enclosure 6’x4’x6’ package content (SKU#: KARXT):  ● 1-½” x 1-½” T-slotted frame 6’ long (#AGHK) x2  ● 1-½” x 3” T-slotted frame 4’ long (#CXQK) x2  ●...
  • Page 36   Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25  ❏ Drag the 5 holes in each side of the 1-½” x 3” T-slotted frame 4’ long in the one groove              ...
  • Page 37   Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25  ❏ Take a 1-½” x 3” T-slotted frame (can be a 4’ or 6’ beam).  ❏ In the one groove side insert a diagonal beam 12” long (#JTKA), as shown in Fig. 3.20.   ...
  • Page 38   Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25  Fig. 3.21: Corner bracket and 5 holes corner bracket on the 1-½” x 3” T-slotted frame.   ❏ Pass this beam through the 5 holes corner bracket and the end fastener and tighten.  ❏...
  • Page 39   Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25    Fig. 3.24: Vertical beam with diagonal beams  ❏ Take four 7 holes corners brackets (#YTPX)  ❏ In each hole put an end feed fastener  ❏ Put the 7 holes corner bracket in each vertical beam on the two groove side.    ...
  • Page 40   Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25  ❏ Put the beam with the corner brackets through the extension and the vertical beam                          ...
  • Page 41   Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25      Fig. 3.26: Enclosure with the bottom ❏ Take two 1-½” x 3” T-slotted frame 4’ long (can be a 6’ long) and insert them through  ...
  • Page 42   Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25      Fig. 3.27: Enclosure with the top and the bottom.  ❏ Take the last side and insert it through the four beams and tighten.  ❏ Double check if all the fixations are strongly tightened.   ...
  • Page 43: Integrate The Ground Railing System Into The Enclosure

      Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25  3.3.4 Integrate the ground railing system into the enclosure  If you purchased both the RCbenchmark railing system and the RCbenchmark enclosure, you          ...
  • Page 44   Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25      Fig. 3.29: 1-axis railing system in the small size enclosure. For the 2-axis ground railing system :  Before you start the assembly of the enclosure put 2 end feed fastener female part on the  ...
  • Page 45   Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25  ❏ Assemble the bottom of the enclosure.  ❏ Take your 2-axis railing system (#KBJRA).  ❏ Insert one end feed fastener in each corner bracket and turn all the corner bracket of  ...
  • Page 46: Publish Date: 2019-03-25

      Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25       Fig. 3.32: Enclosure with 2-axis railing system inside 3.4 Build you own enclosure  IMPORTANT!  Having the propeller spinning in an opened area, and running tests without proper casing,  ...
  • Page 47: Integrate The Rcbenchmark Railing System Into Your Own Cage

                              this chapter for more details about how to connect the rails with the frames. RCbenchmark is                      ...
  • Page 48: Chapter 4: Series 1780 Installation

      Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25  Chapter 4: Series 1780 Installation  We always suggest to first build the ground fixtures and the safety enclosure prior to any              ...
  • Page 49: Two-Plate Support And L Brackets

      Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25  4.1 Two-plate support and L brackets  The two-plate support is the major mechanical structure for the Series 1780. It was designed              ...
  • Page 50: What's Included And Where To Find The Parts

      Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25  4.1.1 What’s included and where to find the parts  Item name Item SKU Located in (SKU# if exist)         Support Plate PJBC Main Carton Box  ...
  • Page 51: Assembly Of The Support

      Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25    Two plate connection fastener bag (SKU#: GCYR)  Item name Item SKU       1/2"OD 2" long F-F standoff EKDR       1/4"-20 3/4" long low profile  HQRK  ...
  • Page 52   Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25  socket head screws (#HQRK) and 20 pieces of ¼” split lock washers (#CQAK) out of the                        ...
  • Page 53   Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25    Fig. 4.7: Insert screw (#HQRK) into standoff (#EKDR)  ❏ Repeat the last step for the other 9 holes on the plate. Make sure that the support  ...
  • Page 54   Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25  ❏ Align the second plate according to the same hole feature, on another side of the                        ...
  • Page 55   Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25  ❏ Repeat last step for the rest seven holes (four per side, thus eight in total), as image                    ...
  • Page 56   Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25      Fig. 4.11: Connect the upper mount ❏ Double-check if all the fasteners are mounted on the support, and if they were well        ...
  • Page 57: Integrate The Support Into The Railing System

                  finalizing the assembly.  4.1.3 Integrate the support into the railing system  If you purchased the RCbenchmark railing system, you may now place the two-plate support                ...
  • Page 58   Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25  ❏ If you have not yet assembled the fixture base plate (#KGTP) onto the rails, you can                      ...
  • Page 59: Load Measurement Unit

      Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25  4.2 Load measurement unit  The load measurement unit is the key component of the Series 1780. It measures thrust and                ...
  • Page 60: What's Included

                  in RCbenchmark facility, please contact us for a quote if a recalibration is needed.  4.2.2 What’s included  If you purchased the Series 1780 Dynamometer 25kgf-100A: single motor configuration (SKU#:        ...
  • Page 61: Mount Load Measurement Unit To The Support

      Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25  Item name Item SKU       Series 1780 load measurement  TRAK     unit 25kgf-12Nm: A side   Series 1780 load measurement  GDBA     unit 25kgf-12Nm: B side  ...
  • Page 62   Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25  You will need to find the following material in order to start the operation:  Item name Item SKU Located in (SKU# if exist)         Assembled two-plate support Assembled by you  ...
  • Page 63   Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25    Fig. 4.16: Removal of the protective metal plate  ❏ Now you can lift up the load measurement unit.  ❏ You will need to use the following hole features align the load measurement unit with  ...
  • Page 64   Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25  ❏ Place the load measurement unit (#XBKH, #RJGT, #QEAT or #HDKJ) onto the support,                           aligning these upper and lower holes shown in Fig.
  • Page 65: Installation Of The Mechanical Safety Stop

      Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25  4.2.4 Installation of the mechanical safety stop  Please retrieve the mechanical safety stop bag (#UTPF) from the carton box:  Item name Item SKU Qty Mechanical stop metal strip PGQY M5 x 35 mm socket head screw LPWW...
  • Page 66: Dismounting The Load Measurement Unit From Support

      Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25  4.2.5 Dismounting the load measurement unit from support  The load measurement using will need to be put back in the protective casing if you need to:  ● Change setup  ●...
  • Page 67: Motor, Motor Mount And Optical Rpm Probe

      Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25  4.3. Motor, motor mount and optical RPM probe  The motor mount plate is an important component for the Series 1780 Dynamometer. It is a        ...
  • Page 68: What's Included

      Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25    Fig 4.21: XLCH motor mount with D=30mm center hole  Please make sure to first fix the motor and the optical RPM probe on the motor mount before  ...
  • Page 69: Install Your Motor Onto The Motor Mount

      Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25  If you purchased any of the Series 1780: Basic coaxial or Ultimate coaxial (SKU#: KYQXD,                          ...
  • Page 70: Install The Optical Rpm Probe On The Motor Mount

      Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25  4.3.3 Install the optical RPM probe on the motor mount  The optical RPM probe reads the rotation speed of your motor. You will need to prepare the  ...
  • Page 71   Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25  ● 4.76mm spacer - M4 x 12mm screw  ● 12.70mm spacer - M4 x 20mm screw  ● 22.23mm spacer - M4 x 30mm screw  ● 33.34mm spacer - M4 x 40mm screw  ●...
  • Page 72   Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25  ❏ Adjust the radial distance between the sensor head of the probe and the rotor edge,                        ...
  • Page 73: Install The Motor Mount Assembly On The Load Measurement Unit

      Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25  4.3.4 Install the motor mount assembly on the load measurement unit  Once you finish putting the motor and the optical probe on the motor mount, you can now  ...
  • Page 74   Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25  ❏ Use the six M5 holes on the motor mount to align with the M5 male-female standoffs                      ...
  • Page 75   Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25    Fig. 4.24: Connection of load measurement unit with motor mount assembly using M5 nuts  ❏ Repeat the previous step before tightening all the nuts.  ❏ If your motor is too large and doesn’t allow to use the M5 flange nuts (#YTEX), you can  ...
  • Page 76: Power And Control Console, Esc And No-Solder Board

      Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25  4.4 Power and control console, ESC and no-solder board  In the Series 1780 Dynamometer V2, the power sensor and control boards are integrated into        ...
  • Page 77: What's Included And Where To Locate The Components

      Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25  4.4.1 What’s included and where to locate the components  If you purchased the Series 1780 Dynamometer 25kgf-100A: single motor version, you will            ...
  • Page 78   Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25  If you purchased the Series 1780 Dynamometer 40kgf-150A: Basic coaxial or Ultimate coaxial,                           there are two Power and control console 150A: Side A (SKU#:RBEP) and Side B (SKU#:GADP).  ...
  • Page 79: Fixing The No-Solder Board On The Support Plate

      Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25  For the dual motor configurations:  Item name Item SKU Located in (SKU# if exist)         Tie-wrap 0.1" width, 8" long YCRH Dual main board box (#GPDE)  ...
  • Page 80   Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25  Fig 4.26: Insert the no-solder board on the support plate  ❏ Insert the no-solder board completely on the support, until the pre-assembled M5          ...
  • Page 81: Fixing The Esc On The Support Plate

                            of your ESC. If you are using the RCbenchmark Series 1780 no-solder board, make sure the                        ...
  • Page 82: Fixing The Power And Control Console On The Support Plate

      Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25  4.4.4 Fixing the power and control console on the support plate  IMPORTANT!  All power and control consoles (Side A or B, 100A or 150A) were tested and calibrated at our  ...
  • Page 83   Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25    Fig. 4.29: Highlighted hole features for cable passing through    Fig. 4.30: Insert the power and control console onto the support plate  ❏ Align the four M5 screws as well as the grommet in the back of the console with the  ...
  • Page 84   Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25  ❏ Take the M5 serrated flange nut (#YTEX) and rotate them onto the M5 screw on the                      ...
  • Page 85: Main Board

      Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25  4.5 Main board  Main board is the core component of the Series 1780 Dynamometer. It performs data                      ...
  • Page 86: What's Included

                              communication and data processing on the RCbenchmark software. The tie-wraps can be                         used to tie all the loose cables ...
  • Page 87: How To Install The Main Board On Your Structure

      Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25  The power adapter is located in the main shipping carton box. The power adapter features                          ...
  • Page 88: Install The Main Board On The Rcbenchmark Enclosure

    Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25  4.5.3 Install the main board on the RCbenchmark enclosure  If you purchased the RCbenchmark Series 1780 enclosure (any format), the main board can be        ...
  • Page 89   Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25  Please follow these instructions to install the main board on the enclosure:  ❏ Take your mono or dual main board (#BJXT or #JAGY)  ❏ Take one end feed fastener screw and nut (#KEDB and #YREC) and one spacer for main  ...
  • Page 90: Coaxial Back-To-Back Special Mount

      Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25    Figure 4.37: Main board with fastener sliding on the vertical beam  ❏ Finish the assembly of the enclosure as shown in Fig. 4.35.  ❏ Tighten the 5/16"-18 11/16" (#KEDB) long button screws.  ...
  • Page 91   Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25  The range that this coaxial back-to-back special mount provide is [100, 188] mm. When your                          ...
  • Page 92: What's Included

      Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25  4.6.1 What’s included  If you ordered the Series 1780 Dynamometer 25kgf-100A: Ultimate coaxial (SKU#: KCHQB) or                        ...
  • Page 93: Placing The Load Measurement Unit Onto The Special Mount

      Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25  4.6.2 Placing the load measurement unit onto the special mount  It is recommended to first put the load measurement unit, either A or B side, onto the coaxial  ...
  • Page 94   Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25  ❏ There is a tie-wrap that fix the COM cables from the load measurement unit extending                        ...
  • Page 95   Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25  ❏ Take three M5 x 15mm socket head screws (#CLKD)  ❏ Take three M5 x 20mm socket head screws (#3NGA)  ❏ Take six M5 flange nylon insert nuts (#BAKT)  ❏...
  • Page 96: Fixing The Special Mount Assembly Onto The Support

      Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25  4.6.3 Fixing the special mount assembly onto the support  Once you finish the assembly of the load measurement unit with the special mount. You can      ...
  • Page 97: Bonding Of Two Load Measurement Units

      Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25    Fig. 4.43: Insertion of fasteners to connect the special mount and the two-plate support  ❏ Repeat the last step for the rest five screws and nuts  ❏...
  • Page 98   Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25    Item name Item SKU Located in (SKU# if exist)         Load measurement unit: Side A  on the support and special      mount  ...
  • Page 99   Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25  ❏ Possible action 1: rotate two ¼”-20 ½” long female-female standoffs (#RAJP) to the                           neck bolt, in between two load measurement units.
  • Page 100   Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25    Fig. 4.45: Bonding two load measurement units with neck bolt, spacers and nuts (Possible action 2)  ❏ Make sure the head of the square neck bolt reaches the square hole on the coaxial  ...
  • Page 101   Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25    Fig. 4.46: Cut view of two bolts connecting two load measurement units (using two methods)  ❏ You must be very careful for using long bolts to reach small axial distance. Turn the  ...
  • Page 102: Chapter 5: How To Connect Electrical Components

      Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25  Chapter 5: How to connect electrical components  In this chapter, we will present you a guide to connect all your electrical components            ...
  • Page 103: Esc To Power And Control Console

      Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25    Fig. 5.1: Power chain between motor, no-solder board and ESC  5.2.2 ESC to power and control console    IMPORTANT!  High voltage operation. Make sure the power is cut-off before carrying out this operation!  Reversed pole or flipped ESC/power side or short-circuit can cause severe damage to the  ...
  • Page 104   Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25  ❏ Take the red ESC’s power cord (Positive), plug it into the lug on the power and control                    ...
  • Page 105: Power And Control Console To Your Power Source

      Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25  5.2.3 Power and control console to your power source  Please follow this instruction to connect the cable:  ❏ Insert the positive pole cord into the lug on the power and control console: Power  ...
  • Page 106: Sensor Chain

      Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25  5.3 Sensor chain  5.3.1 Optical RPM probe and force sensor  Please follow this instruction to connect:  ❏ Connect the optical RPM probe cable to the connector on the load cell measurement  ...
  • Page 107: Power Sensor

      Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25  5.3.2 Power sensor  Connect the Power sensor COM cable to the Main board at the correct connector location by                  ...
  • Page 108: Main Board And Pc

      Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25      Fig. 5.6: Control chain between ESC and power and control console 5.5 Main board and PC  5.5.1 Indicator lights  There are three different indicators on the Series 1780 main board: Power, Activity, and Error.  ❏...
  • Page 109: Power And Usb To Your Pc

                                  stop running. This logic (short or open) can be inverted in the RCbenchmark App. Please                      ...
  • Page 110   Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25      Fig. 5.8: Insertion of fasteners to setup the screw-in cable holder  You can pass your cables through the screw-in cable holder as you can see on Fig. 5.9.   ...
  • Page 111: Chapter 6: Two Motors Testing

                    setup on the RCbenchmark 1-axis railing system.  In this setup, you are able to adjust the axial distance by moving either side A or side B            ...
  • Page 112: Two Motors Face-To-Face Offset: Partial Overlapping

              face-to-face offset, you must NOT use the back-to-back special mount.  In order to build this setup, it is recommended to use the RCbenchmark 2-axis ground railing                    ...
  • Page 113   Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25    Fig. 6.2: Two motors face-to-face offset with 2-axis railing system  In this setup, you are able to adjust the axial and radial distances by moving either or both  ...
  • Page 114           assembly. This section will only introduce how to setup the rails and run the tests.  It is recommended to use the RCbenchmark 2-axis railing system to setup two motors            ...
  • Page 115   Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25  the nuts on the square neck bolts that connect the two load measurement units, leave                          ...
  • Page 116   Series 1780 Dynamometer User Manual V2.2  Document ID: J3LDP2  Publish date: 2019-03-25  Chapter 7: Using the RCbenchmark software  In this chapter, we will present you how to get started using the RCbenchmark thrust-stand            ...
  • Page 117                 features, please email us at ​           s upport@rcbenchmark.com   and we will more than happy to help                 you.    ...
  • Page 118                   repair or recalibration, or any other inquiries.  8.1 Technical support  RCbenchmark offers technical support for the Series 1780 Dynamometer over the telephone                  ...
  • Page 119                           or offline via quote.  However, there are several situations where RCbenchmark does not bear responsibility for                      ...

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