Dji E310 User Manual 1.0

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DJI E310

Multirotor Propulsion System

User Manual

2014.12

V1.0

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Disclaimer

Thank you for purchasing the E310 (hereinafter referred to as “product”). Read this disclaimer carefully

before using this product. By using this product, you hereby agree to this disclaimer and signify that

you have read it fully. Please strictly install and use this product in accordance with the manual. DJI

assumes no liability for damage(s) or injuries incurred directly or indirectly from using, installing or

retting this product improperly, including but not limited to using accessories not designated. Ensure

your ESC rmware matches the motor you will attach it to. Otherwise, you are responsible for all

consequences caused by your own conduct.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.

DJI is the registered trademark of SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd. (abbreviated as “DJI”). Names of

product, brand, etc., appearing in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their

respective owner companies. This product and manual are copyrighted by DJI with all rights

reserved. No part of this product or manual shall be reproduced in any form without the prior written

consent or authorization of DJI.

This disclaimer is made in various language versions; in the event of divergence among different

versions, English version shall prevail.

Cautions

When powered on, the motors and propellers will rotate very quickly and may cause serious

damage and injury. Therefore, please always be aware for your safety.

1. Always y your aircraft a safe distance away from people, animals, high-voltage lines and other

obstacles.

2. Do not get close to or touch the motors or propellers when powered on, as this may cause

serious injury.

3. Make sure there is no short circuit or open circuit.

4. Check that the propellers and the motors are installed correctly and rmly before ight.

5. Check whether all parts of your aircraft are in good condition before ight. Do not y with worn or

broken parts.

6. Use compatible DJI parts.

Legend

Important Hints and Tips

If you have any problems you cannot solve, please contact your local dealer or DJI customer service.

DJI Support Website:

www.dji.com/support

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About

The E310 Multirotor Propulsion System is a tuned propulsion system customized for multi-rotor aircraft

weighing 1 to 2.5 kg. It is efcient, reliable and minimizes vibrations. A revolutionary Electronic Speed

Control (ESC) with a sinusoidal drive replaces the traditional square wave drive, and along with the

new AC permanent magnet synchronous motor, the whole propulsion system is brought into an era

of higher efciency while providing a steady torque output. The integrated sensors and patented

algorithms give the whole system a high level of intelligence and redundancy, and advanced features

include closed loop torque control, real-time system health diagnosis, distinct functional redundancy

for the communication link, and more. Furthermore, the ESC’s rmware can be upgraded by users,

enabling you to enjoy the continual development of the system.

1. In the Box

The E310 is available in two different package congurations. The descriptions below correspond

with the Quad-rotor and Hexa-rotor packages, respectively. Please ensure that you have the correct

quantities of each part before beginning the installation process or using the product.

E.g. “Propeller Pair ×4 or ×5” indicates that there are four pairs of propellers included in the

conguration for Quad-rotors and ve pairs of propellers included in the conguration for Hexa-rotors.

Motor(Clockwise rotation) ×2 or ×3

ESC ×4

×6 Outer ESC LED Indicator ×4

In the toolbox: Power hub, Screws (M2.5×6.3), Screws (M3×8.1), Screws (M3×5.5), Wrench for propellers, Foam

double sided adhesive tape, 2.0 mm hexagonal wrench, etc.

Motor (Counter clockwise rotation) ×2 or ×3

×6 Updater ×1

Propeller Pair ×4

Toolbox ×1

×5

2. Gain Value Settings

The new E310 ESC, with a sinusoidal drive replacing the traditional square wave drive, offers

improved acceleration and deceleration performance. Before using, reduce the gain values

according to your ight control system and frame to achieve the same sensitivity as older ESCs (which

use a traditional square wave drive). The table below shows typical gain values when using the E310

with a DJI A2 ight control system and a DJI F450 multirotor ying platform:

Pitch Roll Yaw Pitch Roll Vertical

40% 40% 60% 160% 160% 100%

Basic Attitude

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3. Connecting the ESCs

Tools Required

Tools: Electric soldering iron & soldering tin Use: Soldering each ESC’s power cables to the power hub

1) Check the color tags on the ESC cables to identify the default color of the ESC LED indicator (red or green). Mount the ESCs onto the appropriate positions of your aircraft according to the LED color. Note: The LED color can be adjusted in DJI ESC Assistant.

2) Please solder each ESC to the power pads on the power hub as shown in the gure below. Make sure that the solder is rmly attached on the power pads and that there is no possibility for a short circuit. The power cable is a coaxial power cable. Do not damage the protector on the

red cable to avoid short circuit.

3) Connect the signal cable to your controller. The orange wire of the signal cable is for the control signal; the brown wire of the signal cable is for the GND; and the red wire is reserved.

4) Connect the motor to the ESC. Test the motor and make sure the rotation direction of each motor is correct. If not, switch the position of any two cables that are connecting the motor to the ESC to change the rotation direction.

ESC cable

To the controller

Power cable

Power hub

The outer power pads are for the GND cables, and the inner power pads are for the

power cables. The red core of the coaxial power cable is positive, and the shielding layer of the coaxial power cable is negative. Make sure to solder them correctly. Try to solder the cables rmly to the power hub at the proper length (the wire should be just long enough to reach the soldering point, without any extra wire bunched up before

the soldering point) and outward facing.

ESC

Make sure there is no short circuit or open circuit.

It is recommended that you solder a power connector onto the power hub.

4. Assembling the Propellers

Silver nut (9450)

Attach the propeller with a silver nut onto the counter clockwise motor.

Lock: Tighten the propeller by rotating it in this direction.

Unlock: Remove the propeller by rotating it in this direction.

Attach the propeller with a black nut onto the clockwise motor (which has an indent on the screw).

Motor

Black nut (9450 cw)

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1. Tighten the propellers by following the instructions above.

2. Hold the motor in place and remove the propeller according to the instructions above.

DO NOT use any thread locker on the propeller or motor threads.

5. Mounting the Motors

Mount each motor to a frame arm according to the size of the assembly hole.

4x M3

Thread depth

3mm

19mm

16mm

The screw size is M3. Mount the motors using appropriate screws.

Note the thread depth and the size of the screws. Using screws that are too long or too

large may damage the motor.

6. ESC Ports Description

There are two ports on every ESC. They are Data/ESC Firmware Update Port and Outer ESC

LED Port. Identify the marks on the ESC.

②①

Ensure your ESC rmware matches the motor you will attach it to. Refer to the tag on back

of the ESC to see the default rmware version.

Mount the outer ESC LED indicators according to your needs.

The Data/ESC Firmware Update Port is used to update the ESC rmware.

To do this, visit the ofcial DJI website to download the DJI ESC Assistant.

http://www.dji.com/product/e310/download

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7. Updating Your ESCs

ESC Updater Computer

Unplug any other serial devices connected to your computer before updating. Then follow the instructions below:

1) Download the ESC Assistant installer from the DJI website. Run the installer and follow the

prompts to nish the installation.

2) Connect one end of the Updater to the Data/ESC Firmware Update Port. Connect the other end

of the Updater to a computer with a Micro-USB cable. Power on the ESC. DO NOT disconnect until conguration is nished.

3) Run the ESC Assistant and wait for the ESC to connect. Watch the indicators on the bottom of the screen. When connected successfully, the Computer Connection status will be solid green

and Data Exchange Indicator will blink blue.

4) Click on the [View] page. In the “ESC” section, check the current rmware version and ensure the installed rmware is the latest version. If not, click the link and follow the prompts to upgrade.

If the ESC is not automatically recognized by the DJI ESC Assistant (the indicators on the bottom of the screen show a solid green and an inactive blue), check whether there is more than one DJI Updater, FTDI USB adapter, or other developer tool (including, but not limited to, BeagleBone, Raspberry, Arduino, etc.), which may use the FTDI chipset, connected to the computer. If any of these FTDI devices are connected, simply unplug them and keep the DJI Updater connected to the computer. Then, restart the DJI ESC Assistant and the ESC system to form a successful connection.

8. ESC LED Indicators & Sound Description

The description is the same for both outer ESC LED indicators and inner ESC LED indicators, as

shown below:

LED Indicators Sound Description

Yellow, Green blinking in turn

Red or Green blinking slowly

—/

Red, Yellow blinking in turn

Solid Red or Green None Motor starts normally.

—

Quick Yellow blinking BBBBBB…

Slow Yellow blinking B-------B-------B… No signal input.

None Motor is being recognized.

1356 Ready.

None

BB---BB---BB…

BBB----BBB…

Fail to Self-Test.

Input voltage is abnormal.

The motor parameters don’t match the

rmware data saved in the ESC.

Throttle stick is not at the bottom position.

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— Solid Yellow None Motors are rotating at full throttle.

Quick Red blinking None Error, land your aircraft immediately*

* You can learn more about any errors by connecting the ESC to the DJI ESC Assistant.

You can understand the working status by observing the LEDs and listening to the sound

of the ESC.

9. Specications

Max Thrust 800 g/rotor @ 12 V (Sea Level)

Takeoff Weight Recommended 350 g/rotor @ 3S LiPo 400 g/rotor @ 4S LiPo

Battery Recommended 3S LiPo

Working Temperature -10 ~ 40°C

ESC

Max Allowable Voltage 17.4 V

Max Allowable Current (Persistent) 20 A

Max Allowable Peak Current (3 seconds) 30 A

Signal Frequency 30 ~ 450 Hz

Battery 2S ~ 4S LiPo

Weight (with cable) 43 g

Weight (without cable) 30 g

Motor

Stator Size 23×12 mm

KV 960 rpm/V

Weight 60 g

Propeller

Diameter / Thread Pitch 9.4×5.0 inch

10. Used Together with DJI Product

Product list: DJI F450, DJI F550

The content is subject to change.

Download the latest version from

http://www.dji.com/product/e310

Used Together with DJI F450