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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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Fast and precise heli/governor mode with many configuration possibilities.
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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, motor reversing etc.
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Low acoustic noise due to high frequency switching.
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Automatic telemetry detection: Duplex EX, Hott, MSB, PowerBox P
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, MAV Manager PC software 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.
FALCON-80X
Dimensions
72x37x15mm
Weight incl.
cables
Continuous
current
Peak current
Supply voltage
LiPo cells
LiFe cells
Battery/motor
4mm
cables
Anti-spark circuit
Recommended
connectors
Temperature
range
PWM frequency
Operating current
Standby current
Propeller
positioning
Telemetry
Duplex EX, Multiplex MSB, Futaba S.Bus2, Graupner Hott, PowerBox P
Status LED
Active
Freewheeling
BEC
Optical isolation
Maximum RPM
FALCON E
LECTRONIC
I
M
NSTRUCTION
FALCON-
120X
58x53x24mm
90g
140g
80A
120A
120A/10s
160A/10s
8 – 51V
10 – 59V
(max. 64V)
3 – 12
4 – 14
3 – 14
4 – 16
/2.5mm
4mm
/4mm
2
2
2
No
Yes
G4 (75A)
G5.5 (150A)
XT90 (90A)
Throttle input only
S
C
PEED
F
ANUAL
IRMWARE
FALCON-
130X
58x53x28mm
140g
130A
180A/10s
10 – 51V
4 – 12
4 – 14
4mm
/4mm
2
2
2
Yes
G5.5 (150A)
-10÷110°C
20kHz
50mA
4mA
With additional Hall-sensor
Yes
Yes
No
> 300 000 eRPM (2-pole motor)
1
Support@EspritTech.com
https://www.espritTech.com
ONTROLLER
V
2.05
ERSION
Bus, S.Bus2. Alternative firmware
2
FALCON-
FALCON-
160X
200X
65x57x31mm
81x63x36mm
195g
315g
160A
200A
210A/15s
260A/15s
10 – 51V
12 – 59V
(max. 64V)
4 – 12
4 – 14
4 – 14
4 – 16
6mm
/4mm
8mm
/6mm
2
2
2
No
Yes
G5.5 / G8
G8 (170A)
Bus, Spektrum SRXL2™, FrSky
2
(1) 321.729.4287
FALCON-
220X
81x63x36mm
315g
220A
280A/15s
10 – 51V
4 – 12
4 – 14
8mm
/6mm
2
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 2.05 NSTRUCTION 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: Installation
Discontinued products FALCON-80 FALCON-120 FALCON-130 FALCON-200 FALCON-220 Replaced by FALCON-80X FALCON-120X FALCON-130X FALCON-200X FALCON-220X Dimensions 57x35x28mm 58x53x24mm 58x53x28mm 81x63x35mm 81x63x35mm Weight incl. cables 110g 110g 270g 270g Continuous current 120A 130A 200A 220A Peak current 120A/2s 160A/2s 180A/2s 260A 280A Supply voltage 8 –... -
Page 3: Controller Mode
Warning: If you start the controller for the first time, or make any significant changes in the setup, please make sure that the propeller is removed from the motor shaft. Warning: Always disconnect batteries after the flight session ends. Even if the speed controller is turned off by the switch, it still draws some small current. - Page 4 Startup power influences the first few motor revolutions. If you are not satisfied with the automatic mode, you can set the motor start to be more aggressive (positive values), or as smooth as possible (negative values). RAKE CONFIGURATION The electromagnetic brake is a standard feature of all ESCs used in electric glider models. The FALCON controller offers several additional parameters to fine tune the braking function.
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Page 5: Motor Identification
Note: Use a high quality CA or Epoxy glue to fix the magnet in the rotating part. You can also drill a small hollow in the spinner and fix the magnet in it. Warning: Do not use higher PWM than necessary otherwise the motor may overheat. Generally use as low PWM as possible so that the motor holds its position reliably. -
Page 6: Status Codes
Usage 1. Connect the Minus (-) battery 2. Connect the antispark cable 3. Connect the Plus (+) battery pole. to the Plus (+) battery pole. pole. Note: If you use the power connectors with integrated antispark mechanism, it is not necessary to use the antispark feature of the ESC anymore. - Page 7 OVERNOR MODE The speed controllers contain a fast and precise governor function. You are able to configure the governor mode in many aspects according to your preferences. Before enabling the governor mode, please make sure the blades are removed. In the Common Setting menu, set the Controller Mode to “Heli/Governor”...
- Page 8 Note: Please make sure the gear ratio and number of motor poles are correctly set in the Motor Setting menu. Also, please verify that the brake is disabled and check the state of the propeller positioning function. Please note that dynamic changes of the motor revolutions in flight are limited by the “Acceleration” parameter configured in the Motor Setting menu.
- Page 9 PowerBox: Create a new model function in the Function menu by pressing the “+” button and assign it a 2-position control switch. Choose one of the available servo output channels (1-16). The switch position will be transferred over the P Bus to the speed controller.
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Page 10: Galvanic Isolation
ALVANIC ISOLATION The FALCON-80 and FALCON-120/130/160 have an optically isolated throttle input. The FALCON-200/220 uses galvanic separation for all signal cables. FALCON-80 and FALCON-120/130 schematic: FALCON-160 schematic – optically isolated fan output: The FALCON-160 contains a driven output for the external fan (5-8.4V, up to 500mA). -
Page 11: Fan Control
AN CONTROL The FALCON-200/220 contains a driven output for the external fan (5V, up to 300mA). It is activated as soon as the controller temperature reaches 55°C. Use only a suitable fan which is sold as an additional controller accessory. Mount the fan on top of the heat sink using the included screws. - Page 12 o Prop position, positioning PWM, position hold time – see the chapter Propeller positioning. o Propeller Positioning options: Disabled – the function is inactive. Hall Sensor – the positioning function becomes active as soon as the motor stops spinning.
- Page 13 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 competitions where total energy is limited (F5B, F5D).
- Page 14 FrSky Integration The controller is compatible with FPort and FBus capable receivers, allowing both telemetry and configuration capabilities. The controller receives channel information and sends back telemetry data. It can decode all channel data from FBus 8 up to FBus 24, but only the first 16 channels can be used for internal functions, such as throttle reversing.
- Page 15 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 Voltage Capacity Temperature...
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Page 16: Safety Information
Note: The FALCON version 2.01 and later is compatible with Spektrum single-cable operation (Smart Throttle). To enable this function, just plug the red telemetry cable into receiver channel No.1 and keep the other (black) cable unplugged. You will be able to control throttle as well as receive telemetry. This approach is compatible with AR10400T receiver family as well. -
Page 17: Firmware Update
IRMWARE PDATE Firmware updates for the FALCON ESC are transferred from a PC via the USB interface. The required programs and files are available at www.espritmodel.com. Install the MAV Manager software and the USB drivers on your computer. Check the system requirements. 1) Make sure that the battery flight pack is disconnected and the FALCON ESC is unpowered. -
Page 18: Warranty
Connect the controller to your PC using the USB interface. The ESC will be automatically detected by the MAV Manager. The controller properties are available after pressing the “Configure” button. Motor settings. Every time you make any change in the Real-time telemetry with min/max values.
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