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Instruction manual
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROLLER FOR BRUSHLESS MOTORS
Model
ESC-18A
48×23×7
ESC-40A
50×25×7
ESC-60A
52×25×8
The speed controller can be connected to motor by direct soldering or with high quality connectors. Always use
new connectors, which should be soldered carefully to the cables and insulated with Heat Shrink Tubing. It is
possible to extend the cables to the motor battery pack up to a maximum of 8 inches. Deans Ultra or other high
quality connectors are recommended for connecting the motor battery pack to the controller.
Solder controller to the motor wires
Solder appropriate connectors to the Battery wires
Insulate all Solder connections with Heat Shrink Tubing
Plug the 3 Pin connector into the receiver throttle channel
Install the speed controller in the model so that it is isolated from vibration and shock, using Velcro or double
sided foam tape. Allow space around it for cooling. Make sure that there is sufficient cooling of the motor and speed
controller by ducting air through adequate cooling holes from the outside airflow. Main power packs should be
connected at one attempt.
Locate the controller to Avoid multiple touches of the connectors when installing a fresh motor battery pack.
Size
Weight
[mm]
[g]
21
23
33
Connections:
Installing the Controller:
Using the controller:
Current
[A]
18A
6-10 Ni-XX or 2-3 Li-XX
40A
6-10 Ni-XX or 2-3 Li-XX
60A
6-16 Ni-XX or 2-6 Li-XX
Input
NO BEC
BEC
Yes, 2A
Yes, 2A
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Summary of Contents for RC ESC-18A
- Page 1 Instruction manual ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROLLER FOR BRUSHLESS MOTORS Size Weight Current Model Input [mm] ESC-18A 48×23×7 6-10 Ni-XX or 2-3 Li-XX Yes, 2A ESC-40A 50×25×7 6-10 Ni-XX or 2-3 Li-XX Yes, 2A ESC-60A 52×25×8 6-16 Ni-XX or 2-6 Li-XX NO BEC Connections: The speed controller can be connected to motor by direct soldering or with high quality connectors.
- Page 2 Switch “ON” the transmitter and check the throttle channel settings are +/-100% (for computer radios). For Radios program the “Servo Reverse” function on the throttle channel. Set the throttle to “closed” or brake position Connect with battery. For speed controllers without BEC, switch on the power to receiver. You should hear a ‘beep’.
- Page 3 EMV directives: 89/336/EEC EMV norms: EN55014-1, EN55014-2 Interference or range problems are most likely caused by unsuitable combinations of RC products and/or incorrect installations. Environmental Protection Note When this product comes to the end of its useful life, you must not dispose of it in the ordinary domestic waste.
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