Maclan MDP 160 ESC Quick Installation Manual

1. M32t Physical Diagram
1 Fan power port
2 RC receiver port
3 Power switch port
Typc-C USB port
4
5 LED #1
LED #2
6
Motor sensor port
7
2. Power on MDP 160 ESC
There are 2 ways to power on and off MDP 160 ESC: with the included slide switch plugged into the ESC power switch port, it will be controlled by
the switch. If the slide switch is not installed, the ESC power is controlled by the battery connection and the ESC will power on as soon as the
battery is plugged in. It will then power off when the battery is unplugged.
3. Throttle/ Radio Calibration
a
Power on your transmitter
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with the ESC off.
b
Hold FULL BRAKE on your transmitter while powering on the ESC. You will get a confirmation tone. You will see a solid RED on LED #1 with
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flashing ORANGE LED #2. (The flashing ORANGE LED means the ESC is capturing the FULL BRAKE position)
c
When the ORANGE LED turns solid, you will get a second confirmation tone. The LED #2 will begin flashing BLUE. Apply FULL THROTTLE now.
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(The flashing BLUE LED #2 means the ESC is capturing the FULL THROTTLE position)
d
When the BLUE LED turns off with a third confirmation tone, release the throttle to neutral position. The ESC is now capturing the neutral position.
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e
You will get a power-on tone to confirm the calibration process is complete.
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**A complete radio calibration video could be found from Maclan Racing web site and its YouTube channel. Visit the web site to view the complete process.
4. Programming MDP 160 ESC
There are some options to program your Maclan MDP 160 ESC.
1
You can connect the MDP 160 ESC to Maclan ProLink (sold separately) via the USB port with a Maclan P/N MCL4188 cable.
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2
You can connect MDP 160 ESC to a MS Windows 10 PC via its Type-C USB port to change settings with a Maclan P/N MCL4240 cable. You will need to
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download the latest Maclan Panel PC software from Maclan Racing web site.
3
You can connect MDP 160 ESC to an Android phone (Android OS version 5.0 or later) via its USB port with a Maclan P/N MCL4188 cable to change settings
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and view data log by Maclan Smart Link app.
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You can connect MDP 160 ESC to an Android phone (Android OS version 5.0 or later) or an Apple iPhone (iOS 13 or later) via a Maclan Wireless Link device
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(sold separately, P/N MCL4220) to change settings and view data log by Maclan Smart Link app.
5. Firmware update
1
Download the latest Maclan Panel software for Windows 10 from Maclan-Racing.com
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2
Power on the ESC with battery, connect the M32t ESC to a Windows 10 PC via its USB port with a Maclan P/N MCL4240 cable.
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3
Run the Maclan Panel software and follow the instruction on the screen to update firmware.
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6. LED Indicators
Power on & no receiver signal
Power on & ROAR blinky mode
Power on & race open mode
Power on & vehicle runs forward
Power on & vehicle brakes
Low voltage cut off
ESC temperature cut off
Motor temperature cut off
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3
2
6
4
5
Throttle stick at full brake position.
Power on ESC
1. Flashing orange color on LED #2
2. Solid red color on LED #1
LED 1 LED 2
Red Blue
LED 1 & 2 flash every sec simotaniously
Red Blue & Orange
LED 1 (solid) + LED 2 (alternating blue & orange)
Red Blue
LED 1 (solid red) + LED 2 (solid blue)
Red Blue
LED 1 (solid Red) + LED 2 flashes blue rapidly to solid (full throttle)
Red Orange
LED 1 (solid Red) + LED 2 flashes orange rapidly to solid (full brake)
Red Blue
LED 1 & 2 flash every sec alternatly with motor beeping
Red Orange
LED 1 & 2 flash twice every sec alternatly with motor beeping
Red Orange
LED 1 & 2 flash 3 times every sec alternatly with motor beeping
COMPETITION ESC
Competition ESC
Quick Installation Guide
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After hearing the second confirmation tone
Throttle stick at full throttle position.
1. Flashing blue color on LED #2
2. Solid red color on LED #1
Actions
After hearing the third confirmation tone
Throttle stick at neutral position.
1. Dimming LED #2
2. Solid red color on LED #1