FUTABA F3C Instruction Manual

Brushless Motor controller for
helicopter/airplane
MC-9130H/A
550-700 class
Instruction manual
helicopter
recommended
NOTE: Always read this manual before using the MC-9130H/A ESC.
Before using the MC-9130H/A
* Improper handling of the LiPo battery is extremely dangerous. Use
the battery in accordance with the instruction manual supplied
with it.
* Some commercial motors may not match advance timing
adjustment, etc. of the MC-9130H/A.
* Always solder the MC-9130H/A battery connection cord to a
connector matched to the battery used. Do not use the ESC in a
temporarily connected state.
Mounting precautions
WARNING
Always use the MC-9130H/ Never shor t circuit even
A w i t h i n t h e o p e r a t i n g
places where there is no
conditions range given in the b a t t e r y, m o t o r, r e c e i v e r, o r
specifications.
connector.
Short circuits will cause sparking
Be sure that the battery
and immediate des tr uction or
polarity is correct.
burning inside the ESC.
Reverse connection will cause
Mount the ESC so that the soldered
sparking and immediate destruction
par t of the cord does not touch
or burning inside the ESC.
conductive parts.
Connections
Not required when using
[S [Specification pecification] ]
Emergency battery.
MC-9130H/A
Function Auto recognition of cell
Peak current 130 A If the receiver power is insufficient
when the motor starts, connect
Size 101.0 x 45.5x 27.0 mm
the attached capacitor to the
Weight 168.5 g receiver to free port.
Cell LiPo 6~14 cell 22.2 〜 51.8 V
BEC 5 〜 8 V / 10 A
Two screws
Fan cover
Attention to the
When using SBM-2, connect to
front and back
a free port of Receiver
I f t h e t e m p e r a t u r e
becomes high, attach
the attached fan with
two screws as shown in
the figure.
To drive battery
Red is positive and black is negative.
It is dangerous to make a mistake in
polarity.
Reverse the throttle channel (CH3) of the
Futaba transmitter.
M o u n t t h e r e c e i v e r a n d
receiver antenna away from
the MC-9130H/A, motor cord, an ample flow of cooling air.
power cord, drive battery and
other parts through which a large
current flows.
I f t h e r e c e i ve r i s e r r o n e o u s l y Such wrapping will cause a loss
operated by noise, control will be of cooling effect and the specified
lost and is extremely dangerous. performances will not be obtained.
I n s e r t t h e c o n n e c t i o n
connectors fully.
If a connector works loose due to
CAUTION
vibration, control will be lost and is
extremely dangerous.
M o u n t t h e M C - 9 1 3 0 H / A
of the product.
where it will not be exposed
Opening the case will damage
to oil, grease, and water.
the interior. In addition, repair will
become impossible.
Operating precautions
WARNING OFF: Set the throttle stick to the
stop position and turn off the power
switches in receiver  transmitter
Be careful that no part of
order.
your body touches parts
that rotate during operation.
I f p e r f o r m e d i n r e v e r s e , t h e
propeller may rotate unexpectedly
Unexpected rotation may cause
and is extremely dangerous.
serious injury.
Depending on the receiver, the
motor may rotate the instant the
power is turned on.
I f t h e s w i t c h i s t u r n e d o n
erroneously, the propeller will rotate
Do not fly in rainy weather.
unexpectedly or a fire may start.
If water drops enter the ESC,
control will be lost due to erroneous
o p e r a t i o n a n d i s e x t r e m e l y
the control surfaces.
da ng er ou s. I t may a ls o c aus e
When not set properly and when
an accident. If the ESC operates
a d i f fe r e n t m o d e l i s s e l e c t e d ,
erroneously due to the entry of
control will be lost and is extremely
water, repair and inspect it.
dangerous.
A l w a y s t u r n t h e p o w e r
CAUTION
switches ON and OFF in the
following order:
ON: Set the throttle stick to the stop
position and turn on the power
It will cause a burn.
switches in transmitter  receiver
order.
Normally, the Receiver power is supplied from the
ESC, and if the drive battery drops, it becomes an
emergency power supply. Set the BEC voltage (only
the servo works) slightly higher than this battery
voltage. When the drive battery is connected, the
To free port
emergency battery is charged.
(Example: 6.6 V LiFe battery BEC voltage 6.9 V)
To CH3 Throttle
Reverse line
To free port
Power is
Receiver
Connect only when using brake type
supplied to the
To S.BUS2 reverse in airplane mode. Connect to the
Receiver. SW channel of the reverse switch.
SBM-2 LED: Flashes red and green when
telemetry is communicating normally.
SBM-2
Connect to display telemetry data
on the transmitter.
There is no polarity. If the direction of
rotation is opposite, replace any two
LED
of the three.
MC-9130H/A
－ + S To CH3 throttle
－ + R To free port BEC Power supply
ESC/Transmitter Calibration
Mount the MC-9130H/A to
the fuselage where there is
Perform this calibration when using for the first time or when changing
the set. Let ESC read the operating range of throttle.
Do not wrap the MC-9130H/A
Before calibration, set the throttle curve of the transmitter to a straight
body in aluminum foil.
line of -100% to 100%, and set all throttle-related mixing to INH. Make
sure that the throttle amount corresponding to the maximum throttle
endpoint and the minimum throttle endpoint of the transmitter is 100%
and 0%, respectively.
Install the motor securely.
Turn on the transmitter and move the
Also clamp all the cables.
throttle stick to the high position.
D o n o t d i s a s s e m bl e t h e
ESC. Do not open the case
Connect a battery to the ESC, the motor
will sound " ♪ 1-2-3" to indicate the ESC is
powered on normally.
5 seconds later, the motor will beep two
short beeps to indicate the maximum
throttle end point is accepted.
Always remove the battery
when not using the ESC.
Move the throttle stick to the bottom position
within 3 seconds after you hear those two beeps,
the minimum throttle position will be accepted
1 second later.
B e f o r e f l y i n g , c h e c k
operation of the ESC and all
T h e m o t o r w i l l b e e p " N u m b e r " b e e p s
to indicate the number of Lipo cells you
have plugged in.( ♪ BB indicates 5 cells, B
indicates 1 cell)
The motor will beep a long beep to
Do not touch the motor and
ESC immediately after flight.
indicate the calibration is complete.
Precautions about Battery F/S
The BEC voltage (voltage supplied to the receiver) of this ESC is output
at about 5.0 V for a few seconds at startup, and then the BEC voltage set
Emergency battery
by the user is output. Therefore, if the battery fail-safe voltage of the
FASSTest and T-FHSS Air receiver is set to 5.0 V or higher, the Battery F/S
function works even though the battery is sufficient.
* The battery fail-safe voltage of FASST and S-FHSS receivers is fixed at 3.8 V, so
there is no problem.
When using with FASSTest or T-FHSS Air, make one of the following set-
tings.
1. Reduce the battery fail-safe voltage to 4.8 V or less.
2. Turn off the battery fail-safe setting.
* As a method of monitoring the battery voltage, check the voltage of the receiver
with a telemetry alarm.
The attached split cable is not
Flight Mode
normally used. Used when there is
an update of SBM-2.
Trouble
Throttle Signal Loss
Input voltage is abnormal
Brushless motor
Thermal protection is activated
Low-voltage cutoff protection
is activated
Over-current Protection
If you are in governor mode on a helicopter or use the brakes on an
airplane, set the throttle cut switch on the transmitter. Be sure to connect
the drive battery in the throttle cut state. Release the throttle cut at the
start. After landing, stop the motor with a throttle cut and then remove the
battery.
Beep
♪ 1-2-3
Connect the battery
♪ BB ♪ BB
Two beeps
The motor will beep "Number" beeps
to indicate the number of Lipo cells
you have plugged in.( ♪ BB indicates
5 cells, B indicates 1 cell)
Throttle to low
6 cells battery
♪ BB・B
5 + 1 = 6 cells
12 cells battery
♪ BB・BB・B・B 1.Power-on Abnormal Voltage Protection：
5 + 5 + 1 + 1= 12 cells
The ESC will measure the input voltage when it' s connected to a battery or power
supply. If the input voltage is not within the regulated range, it will take the voltage as
♪ BB
an abnormal voltage and then activate the protection, flash Red LED and beep a series
Long beep
of beeps.
Calibration is complete
2.Throttle Signal Loss Protection：
When the ESC detects loss of signal for over 0.25 second, it will cut off the output
immediately to avoid an even greater loss which may be caused by the continuous
high-speed rotation of propeller. The ESC will resume the corresponding output after
normal signals are received.
3.Throttle stick is not at the bottom position：
The motor will beep "B-B-B-B-B-" when the throttle stick is not moved to the bottom
position.
4.Throttle range is too narrow：
The motor will beep "B-B-B-B-B-" when the throttle range you set is too narrow (when
designing this ESC, it requires that the entire throttle range you set cannot be less
than 50% of the whole throttle range available on the transmitter.) The warning tone
indicates the throttle range you set is void and you need to set it again.
Heli ElfGov : ELF Governor Use batteries with different
numbers of cells
Heli StoGov : Store Governor Recommended mode for using
heli governor
Fixed-wing : Air plane
Ext.Gov : Linear throttle （No Governor ）
LED display in case of trouble
Possible causes
The ESC detects loss of signal for over 0.25 second.
The input voltage is not within the regulated range.
The internal temperature of the ESC goes above the
regulated temperature range.
The operating voltage goes below the preset cutoff
voltage.
The operating current goes above the regulated value.
Start-up procedure
Throttle Low Turn on throttle cut
Turn on the transmitter, move the Throttle stick to
the low position, and turn on the throttle cut switch.
Connect a battery to the ESC,
the motor will sound " ♪ 1-2-3"
to indicate the ESC is powered
on normally.
Beep
♪ 1-2-3
Connect the battery
6cells battery
♪ BB・B
5 + 1 = 6 cells
12cells battery
♪ BB・BB・B・B
5 + 5 + 1 + 1= 12 cells
♪ BB
Long beep sounds to indicate
Long beep
that the ESC is ready.
Ready to start !
Alarm
RPM standardization starts every time
RPM standardization only for the first time
Throttle curve needs to be set
LED
During normal operation, the
Red LED flashes
blue LED on the ESC will light
Red LED flashes up when startup is complete.
The red LED lights up at throttle
Blue LED flashes a short
high and turns off at the throttle
low.
Blue LED flashes a short
Red LED turns on solid