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Esprit Tech
P.O. Box 360815
Melbourne, FL
32936, USA
The FALCON product line represents advanced speed controllers for use exclusively in RC airplane models.
With integrated telemetry and various possibilities of optional user configuration, the controllers offer high
efficiency, low weight and precise motor control.
F
EATURES
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Small dimensions combined with high power motor control.
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Over- and undervoltage protection, overtemperature protection, motor-stall protection.
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Configurable current limiter.
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Optically isolated throttle input.
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Safety shutdown when the throttle impulse is lost.
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Configurable acceleration, timing, electromagnetic brake etc.
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Low acoustic noise due to high frequency switching.
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Automatic telemetry detection: Duplex EX, Hott, MSB, S.Bus2. Alternative firmware with Spektrum
SRXL2 telemetry support.
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Telemetry (RC system dependent): voltage, current, power, capacity, temperature, RPM, energy.
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Telemetry min/max values are logged.
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Configuration through the transmitter or external terminal (JETIBOX/SMART-BOX).
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Firmware updates via USB interface.
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Languages: CZ/DE/EN/FR/IT.
Dimensions
Weight incl. cables
Continuous current
Peak current
Supply voltage
LiPo cells
LiFe cells
Cables battery/motor
Anti-spark circuit
Recommended
connectors
Temperature range
PWM frequency
Operating current
Standby current
Propeller positioning
Telemetry
Status LED
Active Freewheeling
BEC
Optical isolation
Maximum RPM
I
NSTALLATION
Fasten the controller in your model by the screws. Alternatively, you can use Velcro or double-sided adhesive
tape for fixing. Connect the motor and receiver according to the schematic below. You may connect the motor
cables in arbitrary order, as changing direction is done by exchanging any of the two cables (alternatively also
by the "Direction" parameter in the configuration). Turn on the transmitter followed by the receiver – the
receiver uses a dedicated battery. Now you can plug in the main flight pack.
FALCON E
LECTRONIC
U
M
SER
ANUAL
FALCON-80
57x35x28mm
60g
80A
120A/2s
8 – 51V
3 – 12
3 – 14
4mm
/2.5mm
2
2
No
G4 (75A)
XT90 (90A)
Duplex EX, Multiplex MSB, Graupner Hott, Futaba S.Bus2, Spektrum SRXL2
S
C
PEED
ONTROLLER
F
V
IRMWARE
ERSION
FALCON-120
58x53x24mm
110g
120A
160A/2s
10 – 59V
(max. 64V)
4 – 14
4 – 16
4mm
/4mm
2
2
Yes
G5.5 (150A)
-10÷110°C
20kHz
50mA
4mA
With additional Hall-sensor
Yes
Yes
No
Throttle input only
> 300 000 eRPM (2-pole motor)
1
(1) 321.729.4287
Support@EspritTech.com
https://www.espritTech.com
1.06
FALCON-130
58x53x28mm
110g
130A
180A/2s
10 – 51V
4 – 12
4 – 14
4mm
/4mm
2
2
Yes
G5.5 (150A)
FALCON-220
81x63x36mm
270g
220A
280A
10 – 59V
(max. 64V)
4 – 14
4 – 16
6mm
/6mm
2
2
Yes
G8 (170A)
60mA
10mA
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- Page 1 Esprit Tech (1) 321.729.4287 P.O. Box 360815 Support@EspritTech.com Melbourne, FL https://www.espritTech.com 32936, USA FALCON E LECTRONIC PEED ONTROLLER 1.06 ANUAL IRMWARE ERSION The FALCON product line represents advanced speed controllers for use exclusively in RC airplane models. With integrated telemetry and various possibilities of optional user configuration, the controllers offer high efficiency, low weight and precise motor control.
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Page 2: Controller Mode
Note: The red LED on the controller will light up for two seconds to indicate proper initialization. After the correct throttle impulse is detected (meaning off position), the controller plays a predefined melody. Now it’s ready to fly. If the throttle impulse is not detected for more than 4 seconds (e.g. after disconnecting the receiver battery), the controller will enter standby mode. - Page 3 Acceleration influences the motor response on the throttle channel. By decreasing the acceleration value, the motor response gets faster, providing more “locked-in” feeling. However, the motor consumes more current and the controller generates more heat. We recommend the default acceleration 1.0s for majority of model types, including electric gliders, scale models, EDFs etc.
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Page 4: Motor Identification
ROPELLER POSITIONING The positioning feature allows moving the motor/propeller to the exact position required for safe landing, or which is just comfortable for further flying. With just a few external components (Hall-sensor and a small magnet) you can enable this feature and prevent the risk of damaging your propeller during landing. The magnet needs to be properly fixed to the rotating part (either motor or the propeller), and the Hall-sensor has to be located in the fuselage, so that the magnet matches the Hall-sensor at the target propeller position. -
Page 5: Status Codes
In such case the alarm is set and all braking functions are disabled. • High current (IH): The current got higher than the maximum peak current defined in the product specification (120A for FALCON-80, 200A for FALCON-130). • High temperature (T100, T110, T120): The temperature got above the safety threshold level. The numerical value specifies maximum detected temperature and safety protocol which has been applied. -
Page 6: Galvanic Isolation
ALVANIC ISOLATION The FALCON-80 and FALCON-120/130 have an optically isolated throttle input. The FALCON-220 uses galvanic separation for all signal cables. FALCON-80 and FALCON-120/130 schematic: FALCON-220 schematic: AN CONTROL The FALCON-220 contains a driven output for the external fan (5V, up to 300mA). It is activated as soon as the... - Page 7 ELEMETRY AND ETTINGS Plug the red data cable into the sensor slot of the JETIBOX / SMART-BOX (or corresponding receiver). Power it up with a battery (4.5 - 8.4V). Now you can safely configure the controller using the arrows on the terminal. The FALCON ESC is compatible with JETIBOX programming.
- Page 8 JETIBOX Menu Structure Available EX telemetry 1. Battery voltage [V] 2. Motor current [A] 3. Capacity [mAh] 4. Speed [RPM] 5. PWM [%] 6. Power [W] 7. Running time [s] 8. Energy [Wmin] – useful feature for competitions where total energy is limited (F5B, F5D).
- Page 9 Futaba and Multiplex connection Futaba and Multiplex systems do not offer wireless device configuration. The telemetry transmission is possible with the following fixed sensor slots: Futaba S.Bus2 slot Note Multiplex MSB slot Choose RPM sensor on slot 2. Current Choose SBS01C current sensor on slot 3.
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Page 10: Safety Information
AFETY INFORMATION • Operate the FALCON controller always in dry environment and within the device limits stated in this guide. Never expose the device to excessive heat or cold outside the working area. • Provide sufficient airflow to prevent controller overheating. •... -
Page 11: Firmware Update
4) Select the correct *.BIN file and press the Update button. Note: The FALCON-80 and FALCON-120/130 do not require connecting the flight pack prior to updating. These controllers are powered directly from the USB interface. On the other hand, the FALCON-220 requires connecting at least a 3S LiPo main battery since the power circuit is completely galvanically isolated from the signal interfaces.
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