Summary of Contents for Sentera PHX ESC
- Page 1 Electronic Speed Controller Removal and Installation Guide Engineered in Minneapolis, MN, USA July 29, 2020 Version 1.0...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
PHX ESC Removal and Installation Guide Table of Contents Introduction ............................1 Required Components .......................... 1 Replacement Process ..........................2 Troubleshooting ............................ 9 Support..............................9 Revision History ..........................10 www.sentera.com Page i Updated July 29, 2020 844.SENTERA © 2020 Sentera Inc. All rights reserved. -
Page 4: Introduction
PHX users who will remove and install a damaged or new ESC. Typically, users would have contacted Sentera Support prior to this in order to purchase new parts listed in the Required Components section. -
Page 5: Replacement Process
PHX ESC Removal and Installation Guide 3 Replacement Process To remove the ESC: Remove foam block from the PHX, as shown in Figure 2. Figure 2: Foam Block www.sentera.com Page 2 Updated July 29, 2020 844.SENTERA © 2020 Sentera Inc. All rights reserved. - Page 6 PHX ESC Removal and Installation Guide Disconnect the three motor wires from the foam block, as shown Figure 3. The wires pull straight out, but they may be stiff. Note: Figure 3: Three Motor Wires www.sentera.com Page 3 Updated July 29, 2020 844.SENTERA...
- Page 7 PHX ESC Removal and Installation Guide Remove the bulkhead board from the aircraft. There is Velcro under the ESC and behind the bulkhead board, and there are two tabs holding in the bulkhead, as shown in Figure 4. You may need to use a bit of force to remove the bulkhead board.
- Page 8 PHX ESC Removal and Installation Guide Remove the left wing connector by carefully pulling it out, as shown in Figure 5. Do not yank it by the wires as that may damage it. It may be helpful to use your fingernails on either side and pull straight out.
- Page 9 PHX ESC Removal and Installation Guide Unplug remaining connectors from board, as shown in Figure 6. Remove bulkhead board and ESC from the aircraft and place new units in their place. Do not snap the bulkhead into position yet, but the ESC can be placed on the Velcro.
- Page 10 PHX ESC Removal and Installation Guide Replace the left-wing wire harness (previously taped) with the black wire closest to the ‘L,’ as shown in Figure 7, and then remove the tape. Figure 7: Left Wing Wire Location Connect the other four connectors. They only fit into one location each, as shown in Figure 7.
- Page 11 PHX ESC Removal and Installation Guide Firmly push the bulkhead board back into the aircraft, it will take some force and will snap into the two slits. Ensure the components on the board are under the lip, as shown in Figure 8. The board should wiggle very slightly and not be stressed.
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Page 12: Troubleshooting
PHX ESC Removal and Installation Guide Plug motor bullet connectors into ESC wires. They should be connected as shown in Figure 9, but this order is not guaranteed to be correct, so if the motor spins backwards the yellow and black wire will need to be swapped. -
Page 13: Revision History
PHX ESC Removal and Installation Guide 6 Revision History Release Number Date Revision Description Rev. 1.0 29 July 2020 Initial release. ND OF OCUMENT www.sentera.com Page 10 Updated July 29, 2020 844.SENTERA © 2020 Sentera Inc. All rights reserved.
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