Pro Boat PRB2114 User Manual

Instruction Manual

Thank you for choosing the Pro Boat® brand. Your satisfaction is our number one priority. With this in mind, we have produced this product to be of the highest quality, performance and reliability, and at a “valuepacked” price. We hope it provides you with hours of enjoyment in your next R/C project.

Features

• High-power FET control with proportion forward

• High-frequency design delivers smooth speed transition

• Prewired with Tamiya battery plug, bulletstyle motor connectors and universal receiver plug that ﬁt JR, Hitec, Airtronics Z, Futaba and new KO radios

• Designed to operate with stock to modiﬁed motors (15 turns or higher)

• Automatic programming makes setup a breeze

Speciﬁcations

Operation: ..............Proportional forward

Input Voltage: ........ 4-cell (4.8 volts) DC or

8-cell (9.6 volts) DC

Continuous Current:

...............................30 amps

Resistance: .............0.20 ohms

Frequency: .............2250 Hz

BEC Output: ............ 5 VDC, 1 amp max.

Dimensions: ........... 1.17” x 1.17” x 0.47”

(30mm x 30mm x 12mm)

Weight: ..................1.6 oz (45 g)

Mounting the Speed Control

Note: Be sure all wiring connections

can be reached prior to mounting.

Mount the Pro Boat ESC in the location speciﬁed by your boats instruction manual. Use the double-sided foam tape (not included) to secure the speed control in position.

Diagram

Motor Capacitors

If the motor you are using (15 turns or more) does not have three capacitors already attached, you must install them. Check with your local hobby shop for more information. The supplied monolithic capacitors help prevent motor noise, which lessens radio glitches.

1. Using a small ﬁle, scuff up an area on the motor can between the positive and negative tabs. (Figure 2)

2. Take one of the capacitors and solder one wire to the positive motor tab with the other wire positioned over the scuffed area on the motor housing. (Figure 3)

3. Use another capacitor and solder one wire to the negative motor tab with the other wire positioned over the scuffed area.

4. Solder both wires to the motor housing. (Figure 4) A highwattage soldering iron may be necessary.

5. Solder the third capacitor from the positive to the negative motor tabs. (Figure 5)

6. Use side cutters to remove excess capacitor wires.

Connecting the Motor Wires

If your motor has pre-attached male bullet connectors, press the red motor wire into the plug that is wired to the positive motor terminal. The black wire is connected in the same manner to the negative motor tab (Figure 6).

If your motor does not have bullet connectors, you may purchase a Motor Connector Wire (DLR1055) from your local hobby shop.

Caution: To detour glitches caused by RF (radio frequency) noise, route all wires and the receiver antenna away from motor leads. Secure with tie wraps (not included).

Connecting the Battery

The Pro Boat ESC comes prewired with a Tamiya-style connector, compatible with most battery packs. Use a 4-cell or 8-cell battery pack.

1. Be sure the On/Off switch is in the Off position.

2. Connect a fully charged battery pack to the speed controls battery connector.

Adjusting the Transmitter

Note: Refer to the radio instructions

for speciﬁc information on transmitter setup.

1. Set the Throttle Reversing switch to the Normal position. (This may need to be reversed on some brands of radios).

2. Set the Throttle Trim to the CENTER position.

3. Set the Throttle Exponential (if applicable) to minimum or zero.

4. Set the “ATV” to (if applicable) 100%.

5. If your transmitter has an adjustable trigger (or stick), move it to the 70/30 position.

Speed Control Programming

1. Turn on the transmitters power switch. Be sure the transmitter batteries are fully charged.

2. Place the boat in position to allow the propeller to move freely or disconnect one of the motor wires from the motor.

3. Turn on the receiver switch. Move the throttle trigger (stick) to full throttle, then to full brake. The ESC will automatically memorize the initial movement of the throttle channel each time the receiver switch is turned on.

4. To reset the maximum throttle setting, simply turn the ESC’s power switch off then on and move the throttle stick to full movements again.

5. When operation is complete, turn off the receiver, then the transmitter.

Note: Do Not turn off the transmitter ﬁrst or the receiver may pick up stray signals and run out of control.

Waterproof

Electronic Speed Control (ESC)

Wiring the Receiver

Note: The Pro Boat ESC uses the

motor battery to supply power to the receiver. There is no need for a separate receiver battery.

• See your radio’s instruction manual for proper connection. Typically, channel 2 is used to control the throttle.

• There are three wires involved in the universal receiver connector. It is directly compatible with JR, Hitec, Airtronics Z, Futaba and new KO systems.

• Older Airtronics or KO radio systems must use a modiﬁed wiring order.

1. The positive (red) and negative (brown)

wires must be reversed to operate with these radio systems. To remove the wires from the plug use a small jeweler’s screwdriver to pry up the plastic tab associated with each wire. Gently slide the brown wire out of the plug. Repeat on the red wire and replace in the opposite positions.

2. Install the plug referencing the wire colors

on the steering servo for proper polarity.

Figure 2

Figure 3

Figure 4

Figure 5

Figure 6

CONNECT

ESC TO CH.2

POWER

SWITCH

STEERING

SERVO

TAMIYA 7.2V CONNECTOR

BATTERY

MOTOR

Red (+)

Black

(–)

Warranty

Limited Warranty

Pro Boat warranties this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase. This warranty is limited to the original purchaser of this electronic speed control and is not transferable. This warranty will not cover ESC’s that have been modiﬁed, misused or serviced by an unauthorized service center.

Your warranty may be voided if:

• Reverse voltage is applied to your Pro Boat ESC (e.g., connecting battery pack backward, plugging battery into the motor connector wires, etc.)

• Alteration or removal of the battery plug or connectors

• Allowing your wires to become frayed or shorted

• Use of less than 4-cell (4.8-volt) or more than 8-cell (9.6-volt) battery packs

• Tampering with any of the electronic components

Under no circumstances will the buyer be entitled to consequential or incidental damages. This limited warranty gives you speciﬁc legal rights; you also have other rights that may vary from state to state. If your electronic speed control is in need of repair, please ship it freight prepaid to:

Horizon Service Center

ATTN: PRO BOAT Service

4105 Fieldstone Road

Champaign, Illinois 61822

Phone toll-free 1-877-504-0233

Warranty (cont)

Include your complete name and address

information inside the carton, as well as on the return address area. Include a brief summary of the problem. Date your correspondence and be sure to print your name and address on this enclosure. Also, include a phone number where you can be reached during the business day.

To receive warranty service, your original dated sales receipt must be included to verify your proof of purchase date. Providing warranty conditions have been met, your Pro Boat ESC will be repaired or replaced free of charge. Phone toll-free 1-877-504-0233.

Non-Warranty Repairs

Should your repair cost exceed 50% of the retail purchase price, you will be provided with an estimate advising you of your options. Any return freight for non-warranty repairs will be billed to the consumer.

For non-warranty repairs, please advise us of the credit card you prefer to use. Horizon Service Center accepts Visa or MasterCard. Please include your card number and expiration date. Horizon Service Center also accepts money orders.

Steering servo operates but the motor does not run

Programming is not complete. Reprogram the ESC by following the programming instructions.

Speed control connected to receiver incorrectly. Refer to manufacturer’s instructions.

Motor defective. Test motor independently, repair or replace as needed.

Low batteries. Change as needed.

Throttle neutral trim not centered. Adjust throttle trim adjustment.

Troubleshooting Guide

Symptom Solution

Motor capacitors broken/missing. Repair or replace.

Motor noise. Move receiver further away from ESC, motor and wiring.

Transmitter batteries low. Replace batteries.

Interference transmitted on or near radio frequency. Relocate or chance radio channels (see manufacturer’s instructions).

Throttle trim may be set improperly. See radio instruction manual.

ESC program does not match transmitter. Reprogram ESC.

Transmitter adjusted improperly. See radio instructions for proper adjustment.

ESC programmed incorrectly. Reprogram ESC.

Expectations too great on speed of boat. Lower expectations for speed of boat.

Receiver wired incorrectly. Check polarity and orientation of control plugs.

Radio inoperational. See radio instruction manual.

Batteries discharged. Recharge or replace.

Steering and motor do not function

Full speed not attainable

Motor slows but will not stop

Reduced radio range/interference

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