• Do twist the motor wires together if possible. • Do call 4QD if you are uncertain about something. Getting Started • Remove the four screws that hold the cover to the end plates and lift off the cover.
Control Connections The control input sockets are shown below. The main control input and brake should be wired as shown below [they are compatible with Pro-120/150 and DNO/VTX installations]. PRO-160 V2.3/2 04/20 Page 3 www.4qd.co.uk...
C - Speed. This pin can be used with our speed sensor kit [part number SEN-SPD] for top speed limiting. The sensor is powered by the BEC supply and delivers a 5V pulse proportional to the speed of the shaft that the magnet is attached to. PRO-160 V2.3/2 04/20 Page 4 www.4qd.co.uk...
Thermistor input Can be used to connect 1 or 2 sensors to monitor external temperatures. Sensors X and Y should be 4QD part number SEN-TMP. Sensor X is connected to C and D, Sensor Y to A and B. Once the sensors have been installed they must be enabled in the profile menu.
The Pro-160 has provision to drive a failsafe contactor which can provide an emergency disconnection in the event of a controller failure. Details of how to implement this feature are in the knowledgebase on our website. PRO-160 V2.3/2 04/20 Page 6 www.4qd.co.uk...
To edit the settings the SEL button should be held down while turning on the ignition, you can then navigate through the options and settings as shown in the menu structure below. Remember to use the menu option to save changes. PRO-160 V2.3/2 04/20 Page 7 www.4qd.co.uk...
Note; There is also a “System current limit” which is not user adjustable. If the load tries to exceed this value a message is shown, and the controller will shut down to protect itself. PRO-160 V2.3/2 04/20 Page 9 www.4qd.co.uk...
SEL to capture the associated number. Repeat steps 15.2 – 15.3 for “Learn max forward” and “Learn max reverse” 16.4 16.5 Use BACK to return to the main menu and then save changes. PRO-160 V2.3/2 04/20 Page 10 www.4qd.co.uk...
Navigate through the system settings menu to “Firmware” and then follow instructions. Remove the uSD card when finished. 19. Mounting The Pro-160 has 4 M5 threaded mounting holes in the baseplate, shown in green in the diagram below. PRO-160 V2.3/2 04/20 Page 11 www.4qd.co.uk...
The Pro-160 has a 12 month warranty. Please see the service section of our website for full details. It is also worth checking the troubleshooting section of our website for advice on how to find common installation problems. PRO-160 V2.3/2 04/20 Page 12 www.4qd.co.uk...
Emergency stop input Other inputs Deadman, alt profile, speed, 2 x thermistor, 2 x limit, 2 x spare Powerdown state Diode bridge across motor Closed loop RPM control Via software update Ignition, electronic Safety contactor circuit PRO-160 V2.3/2 04/20 Page 15 www.4qd.co.uk...
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Technical Specification Pro-160 160-S 160-HC 160-HV 160-HCV Heatsink Standard [advanced air cooled soon] Double heading Y [also comms board coming soon] Switching frequency 20 kHz Quadrants PRO-160 V2.3/2 04/20 Page 16 www.4qd.co.uk...
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