HITEC ENERGY SPORT ESC SERIES User Manual
PROGRAMMABLE BRUSHLESS ESC
INTRODUCTION
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Energy Sport 80 amp 59050 80A\90A 5-18N\2-6Li 5.5V/5A 1.5 x 2.7 x 0.7 2.9 4mm Bullet
Congratulations on purchasing your new Hitec ENERGY electronic
brushless motor speed control! Pre-wired with standard motor and
battery connectors, this economically-priced, high eciency ESC
promises the reliability and performance your hobby demands.
SPECIFICATIONS
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Energy Sport 20 amp 59046 20A\30A 5-12N\2-4Li 5V/2A 0.9 x 1.7 x 0.3 0.85 3.5 mm Bullet
Energy Sport 40 amp 59047 40A\50A 5-12N\2-4Li 5V/3A 1.1 x 2.0 x 0.4 1.3 3.5 mm Bullet
Energy Sport 50 amp 59048 50A\60A 5-18N\2-6Li 5.5V/5A 1.2 x 2.2 x 0.6 1.6 3.5 mm Bullet
Energy Sport 60 amp 59049 60A\70A 5-18N\2-6Li 5.5V/5A 1.2 x 2.2 x 0.6 1.6 4mm Bullet
BEC
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IMPORTANT WARNINGS
• Flying model aircra can be dangerous if safety precautions are not
taken. Always make safety the number one priority while ying
your aircra.
• e Academy of Model Aeronautics publishes a list of guidelines to
follow while ying model aircra. You can download those
guidelines at http://www.modelaircra.org/les/105.pdf. Make sure
you follow them properly.
• Hitec will not be responsible for the use of this product or any
damage or injuries that may result from its usage.
• Electric motors that are connected to a battery pack and ESC can
start unexpectedly and cause serious injury.
• Use extreme caution when connecting the battery and make sure
nothing is interfering with the motor.
• Hitec recommends that you remove the propeller when you are
working on the plane that is connected to a power source.
SAFETy FEATURES
Temperature Protection: If the temperature of the ESC exceeds 230°F
(110°C), the ESC will reduce the output power to allow it to cool.
SAFETy FEATURES [CONT.]
Warning
TipTip
If this occurs, we recommend you promptly land your plane and
determine the cause of the overheating.
Lost Signal Protection: e ESC will automatically cut power to the
motor when it detects a loss of throttle signal for 2 seconds, then the
motor will emit a continuous beeping tone.
CONNECTORS
Hitec speed controls come pre-wired with motor and battery
connectors. If these connectors are not appropriate for your
application and you wish to change them, use the following
guidelines:
• Make sure they are rated at or above the amperage of the ESC.
• Always use new connectors.
• Make sure the cables and soldering posts are insulated with shrink
tubing.
• Make sure the battery is soldered with the correct polarity.
When initially installing your ESC, it is recommended
that you remove the propeller for safety purposes.
CONNECTING THE ESC
It is best to connect your ESC in the following order:
1. Connect the motor leads to the motor.
2. Connect the S Type receiver lead to the throttle channel of your
receiver.
3. Connect the battery connector to the battery.
BEC OPERATION
Warning
TipTip
e Energy Sport ESCs feature an onboard BEC circuit that provides
power for the receiver and servos. Depending on the model, the BEC
is capable of supplying up to 5 amps of power. If your servos have
the ability to pull more than this current, we recommend using an
external power source. If an external power source is used, the red
positive wire on the throttle lead must be disconnected from the
receiver. You can easily li the plastic retaining tab and slide the small
connector out of the housing. Cover this connector with electrical
tape or shrink wrap.
MOUNTING yOUR ESC
1. Choose a location that has adequate airow to cool the ESC and
prevent overheating.
2. Mount the ESC with a combination of hook and loop tape or
double sided foam tape.
DO NOT apply Velcro® or mounting tape to the heat sink
(label) side of the ESC as this will lower its eectiveness
considerably and lead to overheating.
THROTTLE CALIBRATION
1. Turn on your radio and put the throttle in the full “ON” position.
2. Connect the battery pack to the ESC and wait about 2 seconds. e
motor will beep twice. Put the throttle in the minimum,
full “OFF” position and the motor will beep again. is indicates
that your ESC has established the signal range of the throttle from
your transmitter.
USING THE ESC
1. Turn on your radio and put the throttle stick in the lowest position.
2. Connect the battery pack to the ESC.
USING THE ESC [CONT.]
3. e motor will emit two sets of audible tones in succession. is
tells you that the ESC is armed and ready to use. e rst set of tones
counts the number of cells in the battery and the second set indicates
the brake setting.
PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS
e Energy Sport line has several programmable features that
allow the user to customize the ESC to their specic application.
Programming can be done through the transmitter or by using the
optional programming card. (PN# 29051).
Features that can be programmed are:
• Brake
• Battery Type (NiCd, NiMH, or LiPo)
• Low Voltage Cut-O Protection reshold
• Low Voltage Cut-O Type
• Acceleration
• Timing
• Switching Frequency
FACTORy DEFAULT SETTINGS
• Brake: OFF
• Battery Type: LiPo with Automatic Cell Detection
• Low Voltage Cuto reshold: Medium (3.0V/60%)
• Timing Setup: Automatic
• Acceleration: So Acceleration
• Governor Mode: RPM OFF
• Frequency: 8 kHz
• Low Voltage Cuto Type: Reduce Power
ENTERING THE PROGRAMMING MODE
Use the following steps to place the ESC in the programming mode:
1. Turn on your radio and set the throttle stick to top, full “ON”
positon (100%).
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