E-flite Park 480 User Manual

Park 480 Brushless Outrunner Motor, 1020 Kv Instructions

Thank you for purchasing the E-flite Park 480 Brushless Outrunner Motor, 1020 Kv. The Park 480 Brus hless Outrunner motor is designed to
deliver clean and quiet power for 3D park flyers 20- to 30-ounces (565- to 850-grams), scale park flyers 25- to 35-ounces (710- to 990-grams),
or models requiring up to 275 watts of power. It’s an especially good match for E-flite's Mini Edge 3D ARF (EFL2225) and Mini Funtana 3D
ARF (EFL2075), and would provide extreme power for sport park flyers such as the Mini Ultra Stick ARF (EFL2250).

Park 480 Brushless Outrunner Features:

• Perfect match for 3D park flyers 20- to 30-ounces (565- to 850-grams)

• Ideal for scale park flyers 25- to 35-ounces (710- to 990-grams)

• Ideal for models requiring up to 275 watts of power

• High Torque, direct drive alternative to inrunner brushless motors

• Includes mount, prop adapters, and mounting hardware

• Quiet, lightweight operation

• External rotor design, 4mm shaft can easily be reversed for alternative motor installations

• High quality construction with ball bearings and hardened steel shaft

• Slotted 12-pole outrunner design

Park 480 Specifications

Diameter: 35mm (1.4 in)
Case Length: 33mm (1.3 in)
Weight: 87g (3.1 oz)
Shaft Diameter: 4mm (.16 in)

EFLM1505

Kv: 1020 (rpms per volt)
Io: 1.1A @ 8V (no load current)
Ri: 60 mohms (resistance)
Continuous Current: 22A*
Max Burst Current: 28A*
Watts: up to 275
Cells: 6-10 Ni-MH/Ni-Cd or 2-3S Li-Po
Recommended Props: 10x7 to 12x6 ‘Electric’
Brushless ESC: 25A - 40A (EFLA312B)

* Maximum Operating Temperature: 220 degrees Fahrenheit
* Adequate cooling is required for all motor operation at maximum current levels.
* Maximum Burst Current duration is 15 seconds. Adequate time between maximum burst intervals is required for proper cooling and to avoid overheating the
motor.
* Maximum Burst Current rating is for 3D and limited motor run flights. Lack of proper throttle management may result in damage to the motor since excessive
use of burst current may overheat the motor.

Determine a Model’s Power Requirements:

1. Power can be measured in watts. For example: 1 horsepower = 746 watts

2. You determine watts by multiplying ‘volts’ times ‘amps’. Example: 10 volts x 10 amps = 100 watts

3. You can determine the power requirements of a model based on the ‘Input Watts Per Pound’ guidelines found below, using the flying weight of the model (with
battery):

NOTE: These guidelines were developed based upon the typical parameters of our E-flite motors. These guidelines may vary depending on other motors and
factors such as efficiency and prop size.

4. Determine the Input Watts per Pound required to achieve the desired level of performance:
Model: E-flite Mini Edge 3D ARF

Estimated Flying Weight w/Battery: 1.6 lbs
Desired Level of Performance: 150-200+ watts per pound; Unlimited performance 3D models

1.6 lbs x 150 watts per pound = 240 Input Watts of total power (minimum)

Volts x Amps = Watts

• 50-70 watts per pound; Minimum level of power for decent performance, good for lightly loaded slow flyer and park flyer models

• 70-90 watts per pound; Trainer and slow flying scale models

• 90-110 watts per pound; Sport aerobatic and fast flying scale models

• 110-130 watts per pound; Advanced aerobatic and high-speed models

• 130-150 watts per pound; Lightly loaded 3D models and ducted fans

• 150-200+ watts per pound; Unlimited performance 3D models

required to achieve the desired performance

5. Determine a suitable motor based on the model’s power requirements. The tips below can help you determine the power capabilities of a particular motor and
if it can provide the power your model requires for the desired level of performance:

• Most manufacturers will rate their motors for a range of cell counts, continuous current and maximum burst current.

• In most cases, the input power a motor is capable of handling can be determined by:

Average Voltage (depending on cell count) x Continuous Current = Continuous Input Watts
Average Voltage (depending on cell count) x Max Burst Current = Burst Input Watts

HINT: The typical average voltage under load of a Ni-Cd/Ni-MH cell is 1.0 volt. The typical average voltage under load of a Li-Po cell is 3.3 volts. This means
the typical average voltage under load of a 10 cell Ni-MH pack is approximately 10 volts and a 3 cell Li-Po pack is approximately 9.9 volts. Due to variations in
the performance of a given battery, the average voltage under load may be higher or lower. These however are good starting points for initial calculations.

Model: E-flite Mini Edge 3D
Estimated Flying Weight w/Battery: 1.6 lbs
Input Watts Per Pound Required for Desired Performance: 150 (minimum)

Motor: Park 480 Brushless Outrunner, 1020Kv
Max Continuous Current: 22A*
Max Burst Current: 28A*
Max Cells (Li-Po): 3

Per this example, the Park 480 Brushless Outrunner, 1020 Kv motor (when using a 3S Li-Po pack) can handle up to 277 watts of input power, readily capable of
powering the Mini Edge 3D with the desired level of performance (requiring 150 watts minimum). You must however be sure that the battery chosen for power
can adequately supply the current requirements of the system for the required performance.

3 Cells, Continuous Power Capability: 9.9 Volts (3 x 3.3) x 22 Amps = 218 Watts
3 Cells, Max Burst Power Capability: 9.9 Volts (3 x 3.3) x 28 Amps = 277 Watts

Battery Choices:

There are many Li-Po battery brands on the market with several choices for consumers. We recommend either E-flite or Thunder Power batteries and list some
possible choices for the Park 480 Brushless Outrunner motor, all depending on the airplane application. NOTE: Battery technology is constantly changing and
improvement are made often. Some part numbers below may change as improved versions are introduced.

EFLB1021 7.4V 1800mAh 2-Cell LIPO,16GA THP19002S 1900mAh 2 cell 7.4V LIPO,16GA
EFLB1025 11.1V 1800mAh 3-Cell LIPO,16GA THP19003S 1900mAh 3-Cell 11.1V LIPO,16GA
EFLB1031 7.4V 2100mAh 2-Cell LIPO,16GA THP20002SPL 2000mAh 2-Cell 7.4V LIPO,16GA
EFLB1035 11.1V 2100mAh 3-Cell LIPO,16GA THP20003SPL 2000mAh 3-Cell 11.1V LIPO,16GA
THP21002SPL 2100mAh 2-Cell 7.4V LIPO,16GA
THP21003SPL 2100mAh 3-Cell 11.1V LIPO,16GA

Note: If using larger propeller sizes with 3S Li-Po, due to high power output and current demands of this motor, we recommend the use of packs capable of
delivering a minimum of 30A continuous current. Good examples of these packs would be the Thunder Power PRO LITE 2100 mAh 3S packs (THP21003SPL).
We do not recommend the use of packs that cannot deliver at least 30A continuous current like the Thunder Power Generation II 2100 mAh 3S packs
(THP21003S) unless using smaller diameter and lower pitch propellers.

Examples of Airplane Setups:

Please see our web site for the most up-to-date information and airplane setup examples.
NOTE: All data measured at full throttle. Actual performance may vary depending on battery and flight conditions.

E-flite Mini Edge 3D ARF (EFL2225)

Option 1:

Motor: Park 480 Brushless Outrunner, 1020Kv
ESC: E-flite 40A Brushless ESC (EFLA312A)
Prop: APC 12 x 6E (APC12060E)
Battery: Thunder Power PRO LITE 2100mAh 3S (THP21003SPL)
Flying Weight w/Battery: 26 oz (1.6 lbs)

Amps Volts Watts Input Watts/Pound RPM

26.2 10.4 272 167 7320
Expect extreme awesome power and performance with good speed and strong vertical performance and pull out from hover. Using a 12x6 prop will provide

better thrust with slightly less speed than if you used an 11x7 propeller. This motor is more suitable for higher output batteries such as the Thunder Power PRO
LITE packs. Average duration is approximately 8-12 minutes depending on throttle management.

Option 2:

Motor: Park 480 Brushless Outrunner, 1020Kv
ESC: E-flite 40A Brushless ESC (EFLA312A)
Prop: APC 11 x 7E (APC11070E)
Battery: Thunder Power PRO LITE 2100mAh 3S (THP21003SPL)
Flying Weight w/Battery: 26 oz (1.6 lbs)

Amps Volts Watts Input Watts/Pound RPM

26.1 10.4 271 169 7380