Hobbywing EZRUN MAX10 SCT User Manual

01
Introduction
USER MANUAL
Brushless Electronic Speed Controller ATTENTION
MAX10 SCT / MAX10
CAUTIONS
02
Warnings
℃/194℉; otherwise your ESC will get destroyed and may also get your motor damaged. We recommend setting the "ESC
Thermal Protection" to 105℃/221℉ (this refers to the internal temperature of the ESC).
to completely discharge and result in damage to batteries or ESC. This WILL NOT be covered under warranty.
03
Features
the matching HOBBYWING motor.
：Innovative Capacitor Protection effectively protects capacitors from exploding and causing irreversible damage to the ESC from overloading.
04
Specifications
Model EZRUN MAX10 SCT
Cont./Peak Current 120A / 830A 60A / 450A
Motor Type Sensored / Sensorless Brushless Motor Sensorless/Sensored Brushless Motor(only in sensorless mode)
Applications 1/10 th Short Course Truck,Truck and Monster Truck 1/10
Brushless Motor Limit with 2S LiPo / 6 Cell NiMH: KV≤6000 (3656 size motor)
Brushless Motor Limit with 2S LiPo/ 6S NiMH: KV≤6000 (3652 size motor)
Motor Limit Brushless Motor Limit with 3S LiPo / 9 Cell NiMH: KV≤4000 (3656 size motor)
Brushless Motor Limit with 3S LiPo/ 9S NiMH: KV≤4000 (3652 size motor)
Brushless Motor Limit with 4S LiPo / 12 Cell NiMH: KV≤3000 (3656 size motor)
LiPo /NiMH Cells 2-4S LiPo / 6-12S NiMH 2-3S LiPo / 6-9 Cell NiMH
BEC Output 6V/7.4V Switchable, Continuous Current of 4A (Switch-mode) 6V/7.4V Switchable, Continuous Current of 3A (Switch-mode)
Cooling Fan Powered by the stable BEC voltage of 6V/7.4V Powered by the stable BEC voltage of 6V/7.4V
Input End: No Connectors. Input End: No Connectors
Connectors
Output End: 4.0mm Female Gold Connectors (pre-soldered onto the PCB of the ESC). Output End: 3.5mm Female Gold Connectors (pre-soldered onto the PCB of the ESC)
Size/Weight 49 x 39.5 x 34.7mm (W/Fan) / 105g 39.4 x 32.8 x 23.1mm (w/o Fan) / 67.8g
Programming Port FAN/PRG Port FAN/PRG Port
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Connections
Electronic
Speed
ZH-2Y
Controller
Motor
Receiver
This is an extremely powerful brushless motor system. For your safety and the safety of those around
you, we strongly recommend removing the pinion before performing calibration and programming
ATTENTION functions with this system, and keeping wheels in the air when you turn on the ESC.
1. Motor Wiring
There is no polarity on the A/B/C three ESC-to-motor wires, hence, do not worry on how you connect them initially. You may find it necessary to swap two wires if the motor runs in reverse.
And plug the temperature monitoring cable (PVC cable with a ZH-2Y male connector) on the ESC into the temperature monitoring port (a ZH-2Y female connector marked with "TEMP") at
the bottom of the matching HOBBYWING motor, the Motor Thermal Protection will function.
2. Receiver Wiring
Plug the throttle control cable on the ESC into the throttle (TH) channel on receiver. The throttle control cable will output the voltage of 6V/7.4V to the receiver and steering servo.
Hence, no separate battery can be connected to the receiver. Otherwise, your ESC may be damaged.
3. External CapPack Wiring (Optional)
If the temperature of the capacitor is consistently above 85℃ when in use, you need to connect an external cappack (stock accessory included in the product box) to Red & Black power
wires (the input end of the ESC). Otherwise, the insufficient capability of the on-board cappack may cause capacitors to swell or even explode. The ESC may be damaged and no longer
work. Please connect an external cappack to your ESC by referring to the wiring diagram (as shown on the right side). The sequence is connecting Red/Positive to Red/Positive,
Black/Negative to Black/Negative.
4. Battery Wiring
Proper polarity is essential. Please ensure positive (+) connects to positive (+), and negative (-) connects to negative (-) when plugging in the battery! When reverse polarity is applied to
your ESC from the battery, it WILL damage your ESC. This WILL NOT be covered under warranty!
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ESC Setup
1
Congratulations and thank you for your trust in Hobbywing product. By Radio Calibration
purchasing a EZRUN MAX10-SCT and EZRUN MAX10, you have chosen a
Begin using your ESC by calibrating with your transmitter. We strongly recommend Hobbywing users to use the "Fail Safe" function on the radio system and set (F/S) to "Output OFF" or
high performance brushless electronic speed controller! This sensorless
"Neutral Position". Example of caliberating Neutral range and Endpoint.
speed-control is equipped with high-tech features to enhance your
Press and hold the
experience with Hobbywing Brushless power systems. Improper usage
SET button
and unauthorized modifications to our product is extremely dangerous
and may damage the product and related devices. Please take your time
and read the following instructions carefully before you start using your
speed control. Besides, we have the right to modify our product design,
appearance, features and usage requirements without notification.
2. Start by turning on the transmitter with the ESC turned off but connected to a battery. Holding the SET button and press the ON/OFF button, the RED LED on the ESC starts to flash
(Note 1 the motor beeps at the same time), and then release the SET button immediately. (The ESC will enter the programming mode if the SET button is not released in 3 seconds,
please restart from step 1.)
Note 1: Beeps from the motor may be low sometimes, and you can check the LED status instead.
Move the throttle trigger to the neutral position and
press the SET button.
3. Set the neutral point, the full throttle endpoint and the full brake endpoint.
the throttle trigger at the neutral position, press the SET button, the RED LED dies out and the GREEN LED flashes 1 time and the motor beeps 1 time to accept the neutral position.
4. The motor can be started 3 seconds after the ESC/Radio calibration is complete.
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Power ON-OFF Warning
1) Power ON/OFF:
(Start with the ESC turned off), press the ON/OFF button to turn on the ESC; (start with the ESC turned on) press and hold the ON/OFF button to turn off the ESC.
2) Warning Tones:
Turn on the ESC (that is to turn it on without holding the SET button); the motor will beep the number of LiPo cells you have plugged in. For example, 2 beeps indicate a 2S LiPo, 3 beeps
indicate a 3S LiPo.
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Programmable Items
(Those "black backgroud and white text" options are the factory default settings)
Programmable Items
Basic Setting
1.Running Mode
2. LiPo Cells
3. Cutoff Voltage
4. ESC Thermal Protection
5. Motor Thermal Protection
6. Motor Rotation
7. BEC Voltage
8. Brake Force
9. Reverse Force
10. Start Mode (Punch)
EZRUN MAX10
Advanced Setting
11. Drag Brake
1. Running Mode
th Buggy, On-road, and Light-weight 2WD SCT/Truck/Monster Truck
Option 1: Forward with Brake
It has forward and brake functions only and is usually a racing mode.
Option 2: Forward / Reverse with Brake
This mode can be used as for training and it has "Forward/ Reverse with Brake" mode. Hobbywing adopted the "DOUBLE-CLICK" method, that is your vehicle only brakes on the 1st time
you push the throttle trigger forward (brake) (1st push). The motor stops when you quickly release the throttle trigger and then re-push the trigger quickly (2nd push), only then the vehicle
will reverse. The reverse function will not work if your car does not come to a complete stop.The vehicle only reverses after the motor stops. This method is for preventing vehicle from being
accidentally reversed.
2. Lipo Cells
"Auto Calculation" is the default setting. If LiPo batteries are often used with the same cell count, we would strongly recommend setting this item manually to avoid the incorrect
"calculation" (For instance, the ESC may take a not fully charged 3S LiPo as a fully charged 2S LiPo) which may cause the low-voltage cutoff protection to not function ideally.
3. Cutoff Voltage
Sets the voltage at which the ESC lowers or removes power to the motor in order to either keep the battery at a safe minimum voltage (for LiPo batteries). The ESC monitors the battery
voltage all the time, it will immediately reduce the power to 50% and cut off the output 10 seconds later when the voltage goes below the cutoff threshold. The RED LED will flash a short,
single flash that repeats (☆, ☆, ☆) to indicate the low-voltage cutoff protection is activated. Please set the "Cutoff Voltage" to "Disabled" if you are using NiMH batteries.
Option 1: Disabled
The ESC does not cut the power off due to low voltage. We do not recommend using this option when you use any LiPo battery as you will irreversibly damage the product. You need to
select this option when you are using a NiMH pack.
Option 2: Auto (Low)
Low cutoff voltage, difficulty to get the LVC Protection activated, is applicable to batteries with poor discharge capability.
Option 3: Auto (Intermediate)
Medium cutoff voltage, prone to getting the LVC Protection activated, is applicable to batteries with ordinary discharge capability.
Option 4: Auto (High)
High cutoff voltage, very prone to getting the LVC Protection activated, is applicable to packs with great discharge capability.
Warning: If you set the Cutoff Voltage to Disabled when you use a LiPo pack, then please pay attention to the power change of your vehicle. In general, the battery voltage gets pretty low
when your vehicle is severely losing power, then you should stop using that pack.
Battery
4. ESC Thermal Protection
The ESC will automatically cut off the output with the GREEN LED flashes (☆, ☆, ☆) when the temperature gets up to the value you've previously preset and activates the ESC Thermal
Switch Protection. The output will not resume until the temperature gets down.
5. Motor Thermal Protection
The GREEN LED flashes (☆☆, ☆☆, ☆☆......) when the motor temperature reaches to the preset value. The output will not resume until the motor temperature gets down.
Note: this protection works only when the temperature monitoring cable on the ESC is plugged into the temperature monitoring port (marked with "TEMP") at the bottom of the matching
HOBBYWING motor. It will be void if you don't plug the cable into the port or set the "Motor Thermal Protection" to "Disabled".
6. Motor Rotation
Pull the throttle trigger with the motor shaft facing you, the motor spins counter clockwise. When this item is set to CCW; the motor spins clockwise. When it is set to CW. The (A/B/C)
wiring order of motors from different manufacturers may vary, so do the direction of the motor rotations. You can adjust the "Motor Rotation" or swap any two (ESC-to-motor) wires if the
motor runs in reverse.
External Capacitor Module
(also called Cappack) Wiring
7. BEC Voltage：
Option 1：6.0V
It's applicable to ordinary servos. Do not use this option with high voltage servos; otherwise your servos may not function normally due to insufficient voltage.
Option 2：7.4V
It's applicable to high voltage servos. Do not use this option with ordinary servos; otherwise your servos may be burnt due to high voltage.
8. Brake Force
The ESC provides proportional braking function; the braking effect is decided by the position of the throttle trigger. It sets the percentage of available braking power when full brake is
applied. Large amount will shorten the braking time but it may damage your pinion and spur. Please select the most suitable brake amount as per your car condition and your preference.
9. Reverse Force
Different reverse amount will bring different reversing speed. For the safety of your vehicle, we recommend using a low amount.
10. Start Mode / Punch
You can choose the punch from level 1 (very soft) to level 5 (very aggressive) as per the track, tires, grip, conditions. This feature is very useful for preventing tires from wheel-spinning
during the warm-up process. In addition, "level 4" and "level 5" have strict requirement on battery's discharge capability. It may affect the starting-up if the battery discharges poorly and
cannot provide large current in a short time. If the car stutters or suddenly loses power in the starting-up process, indicates that the battery's discharge capability is poor, you might need to
reduce the punch or increase the FDR (Final Drive Ratio).
11. Drag Brake
Drag brake is the braking power produced when releasing from full speed to neutral zone. This is to simulate the slight braking effect of a neutral brushed motor while coasting.
(Attention! Drag brake will consume much power, so apply it cautiously.)
Press the 1. Turn on the transmitter, ensure all parameters(D/R, Curve, ATL) on the throttle channel
Release the SET
ON/OFF
button once the LED
are at default (100%). For transmitter without LCD, please turn the knob to the
button
flashes.
maximum, and the throttle "TRIM" to 0. Please also turn the corresponding knob to
the neutral position. For FutabaTM transmitter, the direction of throttle channel shall
be set to "REV", while other radio systems shall be set to "NOR". Please ensure the
"ABS / braking function" of your transmitter must be DISABLED.
Move the throttle trigger to the end position of forward Move the throttle trigger to the end position of
and press the SET button. backward and press the SET button.
The Green LED The Green LED flashes
flashes once and twice and motor emits
motor emits "Beep-Beep"
"Beep" tone. tone.
Parameter Values
Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4 Option 5 Option 6 Option 7 Option 8 Option 9
Fwd/Br Fwd/Rev/Br
Auto
2S 3S 4S
Calculation
Auto
Disabled Auto (Low) Auto (High)
(Intermediate)
105℃/221°F 125℃/257°F
Disabled 105℃/221℉ 125℃/257℉
CCW CW
6.0V 7.4V
12.5% 25% 37.5% 50.0% 62.5% 75.0% 87.5% 100.0% Disabled
25% 50%
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5
0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10% 12% 14%
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ESC Programming
1. Programming your ESC with the SET button
With the ESC switched off;
Turn on the transmitter
After entering the
Presss the ON/OFF corresponding item, the
button while holding
red LED starts to blink,
the SET button to the times it blinks
power on the ESC.
represents the current
option number.
Red LED flashes
Release
Enter the 1 item
the SET key st
Green LED flashes
"Running Mode"
once
Hold the SET key for 3 seconds
Release
Green LED flashes the SET key Enter the 2 nd item
"LiPo Cells"
twice
Hold the SET key for 3 seconds
Release
the SET key Enter the 3 rd
Green LED flashes
item"Low-Voltage
3 times
Cutoff"
Hold the SET key for 3 seconds
......The following steps are just like the above steps......
The Green LED flashes
Hold the SET key for 3 seconds
three times and motor
emits
Green LED flashes
"Beep-Beep-
Enter the N th item
N times
Beep" tone. Release
the SET key
2. Program your ESC with a LED program card
The portable LED program card is an optional accessory applicable for field use. Its friendly interface makes the ESC programming easy and quick.
Before the programming, you need to connect your ESC and the program card via a cable with two JR male connectors, and then turn on the ESC, all programmable items will show up a
few seconds later. You can select the item by choosing via "ITEM" & "VALUE" buttons on the program card. Press the "OK" button to save all new settings to your ESC.
3. Program your ESC with a multifunction LCD program box
You can program this EZRUN MAX10-SCT ESC via a multifunction LCD program box or via a
multifunction LCD program box & a PC (HOBBYWING USB LINK software needs to be installed on the
PC). Before programming, you need to connect your ESC and the LCD program box via a cable with
two JR male connectors and turn on the ESC, then the boot screen will show up on the LCD, press any
button on the program box to initiate the communication between your ESC and the program box. The
"CONNECTING ESC" will be displayed, a few seconds later; the program box will display the current
mode like profile 1 and then the 1 st programmable item like running mode. You can adjust the setting
via "ITEM" & "VALUE" buttons, and then press the "OK" button to save new settings to your ESC.
4. Program your ESC with a WiFi Module
The EZRUN Max10 ESC can also be programmed via a WiFi module along with small phone devices (HOBBYWING WiFi Link software needs to be installed on the smart phone). Before
programming, users will need to plug the programming cale on the WiFi module into the programming port on ESC and switch on the ESC. For detailed information about ESC programming via
WiFi module, please refer to the user manual of Hobbywing's WiFi Express.
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Factory Reset
Press and hold the SET button for over 3 seconds anytime when the throttle trigger is at the neutral position (except during the ESC calibration and programming) can factory reset your
ESC. RED & GREEN LEDs flash simultaneously indicating you have successfully restored all the default values within your ESC. Once you power the ESC off, and then back on, your settings
will be back in the default mode.
After connecting the program card to the ESC, press the "RESET" button and the "OK" button to factory reset your ESC.
After connecting the program box to the ESC, continuously press the "ITEM" button on the program box until you see the "RESTORE DEFAULT" item, and then press "OK" to factory reset
your ESC.
16%
After connecting the WiFi module to the ESC, open the HOBBYWING WiFi LINK software on your smart phone, select "Parameters" followed by "Factory Reset" to reset the ESC.
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Explanation for LED Status
1. During the Start-up Process
value stored on the transmitter.
2. In Operation
The RED LED turns on solid when you brake, the GREEN LED will also come on when pushing the throttle trigger to the full brake endpoint and setting the "maximum brake force" to 100%.
3. When Some Protection is Activated
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Trouble Shooting
Trouble(s)
The ESC was unable to start the status LED, the motor, and the
cooling fan after it was powered on.
The ESC was unable to start the motor after it was powered on,
but the motor emitted a short, double beep (BB, BB, BB...)
that repeats with GREEN LED on the ESC blinked. (The interval
between two beeps was 1 second.)
After the ESC was powered on and finished LiPo cells detection
(the GREEN LED flashed N times), and then the RED LED flashed
rapidly.
The vehicle ran backward when you pulled the throttle trigger
towards you.
The motor suddenly stopped or significantly reduced the
output in operation.
The motor stuttered but couldn't start.
The vehicle could run forward (and brake), but could not reverse.
The car ran forward/backward slowly when the throttle trigger
was at the neutral position.
1. The LCD program box kept displaying "CONNECTING ESC"
after you connected it to your ESC.
2. The LED program card kept display 3 short lines (- - -) after
you connected it to your ESC.
When pressing the SET button to set the throttle neutral position,
the GREEN LED didn't flash and no beep was emitted, or you
were unable to set the full throttle endpoint and the full brake
endpoint after the neutral position was accepted.
Click the SET button to choose the
option, the times the red LED blinks
indicates the option number you are
going to select.
Press the
Red LED flashes once =
SET key "Forward with brake" ATTENTION
Red LED flashes twice =
"Forward / Reverse with brake"
Red LED flashes once = "Auto when the GREEN LED flashes.
Press the
Calculation"
SET key
Red LED flashes twice = "2S"
Red LED flashes 3 times = "3S"
Red LED flashes 4 times = "4S" use a long flash to represent "5". For example, the GREEN
LED flashes a long flash (and the motor beeps a long beep
Red LED flashes once = "Disabled"
Press the
Red LED flashes twice = "Auto (Low)" at the same time) indicating you are in the 5 th
SET key
Red LED flashes 3 times = "Auto
(Intermediate)" programmable item; if the GREEN flashes a long flash and
Red LED flashes 4 times ="Auto (High)"
a short flash (and the motor beeps a long beep and a
short beep at the same time) indicating you are in the 6
programmable item; a long flash and two short flashes
Press the SET key to choose the
value, the flash times of the RED LED
( a long beep and two short beeps at the same time)
means the option number.
(Once means the 1st option,
indicating you're in the 7 th programmable item and so on.
Press the
twice means the 2nd option, etc.)
SET key
the programming port of this ESC is also the
fan port, so you need to unplug the fan first
ATTENTION
and then plug (one end of) the programming
External Programming
cable in the PRG/FAN port and the other end (of
Port for Connecting
the programming cable) in the ESC port on the Program Card or WiFi
Module.
LCD program box. Please don't use the throttle
control cable (also called Rx cable) on the ESC
to connect the program card/box, otherwise the
program card/box won't function.
☆, ☆, ☆) indicating the low voltage cutoff protection is activated.
☆, ☆, ☆) indicating the ESC thermal protection is activated.
☆☆, ☆☆, ☆☆) indicating the MOTOR thermal protection is activated.
Possible Causes Solution(s)
1. Check if all ESC & battery connectors have been well soldered or
1. No power was supplied to the ESC.
firmly connected.
2. The ESC switch was damaged.
2. Replace the broken switch.
The battery voltage was beyond the normal operating voltage range of
Check the battery voltage.
the ESC.
1. Check if the throttle wire is reversely plugged in or in the wrong
1. The ESC didn't detect any throttle signal.
channel and if the transmitter is turned on.
2. The neutral throttle value stored on your ESC is different from the
2. Re-calibrate the throttle range after you release the throttle
value stored on the transmitter.
trigger to the neutral position.
1. The (ESC-to-motor) wiring order was incorrect.
Swap any two (ESC-to-motor) wires.
2. Your chassis is different from popular chassis.
1. Check all devices and try to find out all possible causes,
and check the transmitter's battery voltage.
1. The receiver was influenced by some foreign interference.
2. The RED LED keeps flashing indicating the LVC protection is
2. The ESC entered the battery LVC (Low Voltage Cutoff) protection.
activated, please replace your pack.
3. The ESC entered the thermal (over-heat) protection.
3. The GREEN LED keeps flashing indicating the thermal protection
is activated, please let your ESC cool down before using it again.
1. Some soldering between the motor and the ESC was not good. 1. Check all soldering points, please re-solder if necessary.
2. The ESC was damaged (some MOSFETs were burnt). 2. Contact the distributor for repair or other customer services.
1. Re-calibrate the throttle neutral position. No LED on the ESC will
1. The throttle neutral position on your transmitter was actually in the
come on when the throttle trigger is at the neutral position.
braking zone.
2. Set the "running mode" to "Forward/Reverse with Brake".
2. Set the "Running Mode" improperly. 3. The ESC was damaged.
3. Contact the distributor for repair or other customer services.
1. The neutral position on the transmitter was not stable, so signals 1. Replace your transmitter
were not stable either. 2. Re-calibrate the throttle range or fine tune the neutral position
2. The ESC calibration was not proper. on the transmitter.
It is wrong to use the Rx cable to connect programming card/box.
The programming card/box was connected to the ESC via the throttle The programming port of this ESC is also the fan port, so please
control cable (Rx cable). connect the ESC and programming card/box by plugging the
programming cable into the fan port.
1. Plug the throttle cable into the throttle (TH) channel on your
1. The ESC throttle cable wasn't plugged in the correct channel on the
receiver.
receiver.
2. Plug in the throttle cable properly by referring to relevant mark
2. The ESC throttle cable was reversely plugged in.
shown on your receiver.
th