SkyRC EX 200A ESC User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

200A

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing TORO BEAST 1/5 200A ESC from SKYRC TECHNOLOGY
CO.,LTD. Please read the Instruction Manual thoroughly before you use the product. These
operating instructions are designed to ensure that you quickly become familiar with its
features and functions and make full use of this product.

FEATURES

Built-in high power BEC. Output voltage is selectable between 6.0V and 7.4V. Maximum
output current is up to 15A.
Support LiPo batteries up to 8S.
Data Logging: The controller can measure and record parameters such as your battery
volts, amp draw, motor rpm, and controller temperature. This is a great way to make sure
that the rest of your setup is performing within its limits.
Red copper connector is used internally of the ESC. It can decrease the internal
resistance at high current situation.
Heat transfer: The internal resistance can be reduced by laminated copper stack control
technology so that the dynamic thermal equilibrium can be got. In this case, the metal
heat sinks can works effectively.
Safety features: low voltage protection, motor and ESC overheat protection and signal
lost protection.
It can be programmed by Program Box(SK-300046), PC via SKYLINK(SK-600013) or
smart phone via Wi-Fi Module(SK-600075).
The firmware can be updated by connecting the ESC with PC or smart phone.

SAFETY NOTE

It is not a toy and suitable for users older than 14 years old.
Never allow water, moisture, oil or other foreign materials to get inside ESC, motor, or on
the PC Boards. It may damage the ESC completely.
Never disassemble the ESC and modify the components on the PC Boards.
Suggest using the original wires and connectors which are packed in the box.
Never solder one part for more than 5 seconds as some components will get damaged
by high temperature.
Never run the ESC w/o load at full throttle and it may damage the bearings and other
moving parts.
Please make sure the location where to fix the ESC has good airflow ventilating so that
the heat could dissipate quickly.
To avoid short circuit, please keep the ESC connectors far away from other metal parts.
Never connect the battery in polarity in reverse.
Please remove the pinion gear before performing calibration and programming functions
with this system. Please keep your hands, hair, cloth, clear from the gear train and
wheels of an armed high performance
Before you switch on the ESC, please make sure all the cables are well soldered with
the connectors (It is easy to get loose when running) . What's more, make sure the
cables not touch the moving parts.
Electronic motor timing will increase the temperatures of ESC and brushless motor. Use
extreme caution when setting up and testing your application to avoid overloading and
overheating.
To avoid signal interference, please always turn on the transmitter first THEN turn on the
speed control. Do the opposite when powering it off.
Never use faulty accessories, e.g. motor which may damage the ESC. Always insulate
exposed wiring with heat shrink tubing or electrical tape to prevent short circuits, which
can damage ESC too.
Always disconnect the battery pack from the speed control when not in use to avoid
short circuits and possible fire hazard. When the ESC is switched off, there is still small
current and it may cause over discharge of the battery after some time.
The ESC can support 6-8 cells LiPo battery.

Note:

We will not be responsible for any damage caused by non-compliance with above
instruction.

PREPARATION

Plan Speed Control Placement

1)
Choose a location for the speed control that is protected from debris. To prevent radio
interference, place the speed control as far away from the radio receiver as possible and
keep the power wires as short as possible. Select a location that has good airflow
ventilating. If the ESC gets air flow, it will run cooler; and that means it will be more
efficient.

Mount Speed Control in Vehicle

2)
For best results we recommand you to use screws to fix the ESC to the chassis.

LED Ind ic ator

Use a small piece of double-sided tape on the ON/OFF switch.
Note:

You could also refer to Instruction Manual for TORO Conversion Kit Hardware(SK-

600003) for more information to fix the ESC.

Soldering

3)
Cut the ESC's BLUE, YELLOW & ORANGE silicone motor power wires to the desired
length and strip about 3.2mm-6.35mm (1/8”-1/4”) of insulation from the end of each wire.
“Pre-tin”the wire by heating the end and applying solder until it is thoroughly covered.
CAUTION: By very careful not to splash yourself with hot solder.
Place the ESC's BLUE Phase ‘A’ motor wire onto motor's ‘A’ solder tab and solder. Use
soldering iron to apply heat to exposed wire; begin adding solder to tip of soldering iron
and wire. Add just enough solder to form a clean and continuous joint from the plated
area of the solder tab up onto the wire. Solder the ESC's YELLOW Phase‘B’ motor wire
to the motor's ‘B' solder tab and Solder the ESC's ORANGE Phase ‘C' motor wire to
motor’s ‘C’ solder tab.
For a brushless non-sensor system, there is no polarity on the motor side of the
controller. Simply solder the three wires to your motor. If the car runs backwards with
forward throttle, simply swap any two of the motor wires and it will reverse the direction
of the car.

CONNECTION

Connect Throttle lead to ESC and other end to the Receiver (Throttle Channel, Ch2)

1)

2)

Solder the motor and the ESC.
Connect ESC to battery pack.

3)

Red power wire
(battery positive)

Power
Switch

Black power wire
(battery negative)

Battery
Pack

Throttle
lead

Receiver

ESC CALIBRATION

Calibration is necessary for the first use of the ESC, or whenever used with a new/different
transmitter. Individual transmitter's signals for full throttle, full brake and neutral vary. You
must calibrate your ESC so that it will operate more effectively with your transmitter.

How to calibrate the ESC?

ESC switch OFF.
Connect the ESC to the battery and the motor.
Turn on the transmitter.
Press and hold the ESC switch for few seconds, the motor will ring long beep once. After
that, the red LED will blink the motor will ring like beep-beep-beep… in a row which indicates
it is time to set the neutral position, full throttle and full brake one by one. You could release
the ESC switch now.

Keep the throttle trigger in neutral position, press the ESC switch once, the
green LED will blink once then extinguish and the motor will ring beep once
which indicates the neutral position has been set.

Hold full throttle and press the ESC switch once, the green LED will blink
twice then extinguish and the motor will ring twice like beep-beep which
indicates the full throttle has been set.

Move the throttle trigger to full brake and hold full brake, press the ESC
switch once, the green LED will blink three times then extinguish and the
motor will ring three times like beep-beep-beep which indicates the full brake
has been set.
After the calibration is finished, keep the throttle in neutral position, the red
LED is blinking, the ESC and the motor is ready to work.

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ESC ON/OFF AND LED INDICATOR

ESC ON/OFF: When the ESC is OFF, press the switch once, the motor will ring beep once and

1.

the red LED will blink, then the ESC is ready to work. When the ESC is on, press the switch
once, the LED will extinguish and the ESC is OFF or push the throttle trigger to the maximum
brake, hold for 8 seconds and the ESC is OFF.

Note 1:

Note 2:

After running at full load, the ESC will be very hot.

When the motor is running, the ESC can't be powered off by pressing the switch;
when the motor stops working, the ESC can be powered off. In an emergency,
please disconnect the battery to power off the ESC.

Explanation of LED Indicator

2.

The throttle trigger is in neutral position

The motor is running while the throttle trigger doesn’t
reach to the highest throttle/brake position

The throttle trigger is at the highest throttle/brake position.

Red LED is blinking

Green LED is blinking

Green LED stays ON

ESC PROGRAMMING

The ESC can be programmed by program box, PC (connected with SKYLINK) or smart phone
via Wi-Fi module.

1. PC via SKYLINK (optional part SK-600013)

Black power wire
(battery negative)

2. Smart Phone via Wi-Fi Module (optional part SK-600075)

Battery
Pack

Black power wire
(battery negative)

WiFi Module

SMART
PHONE

Red power wire
(battery positive)

PC

Power
Switch

Red power wire
(battery positive)

Battery
Pack

3. Program Box (optional part SK-300046)

Battery
Pack

Black power wire
(battery negative)

Programmable Items and Description

Section

General

Setting

Throttle

Control

Brake

Control

Program Item

Running Mode

Motor Direction

Reverse Speed

Voltage Cutoff

BEC Voltage

ESC Overheat Protection

Punch Rate Switch Point

1st Stage Punch Rate

2nd Stage Punch Rate

TH Input Curve

Throttle Dead Band

Throttle Status

Drag Brake

Brake Strength

Initial Brake

Brake Rate Switch Point

1st Stage Brake Rate

2nd Stage Brake Rate

Brake Input Curve

Red power wire
(battery positive)

Power
Switch

Description

Forward/Brake

Normal

25-100% (in 1% increment)

9.6-42V (in 0.1V increment)

6V 7.4V

85℃/185℉

1-99%(in 1% increment)

1-30

1-30

Line

10-150us

0-100%(in 1% increment)

0-100%

=Drag Brake

1-99%(in 1% increment)

1-20

1-20

Line

Forward/Brake/Reverse

Reverse

105℃/221℉

Custom

0-50%

Custom

Forward/Reverse

125℃/257℉

Disable

Data
Storage

Mode

Start and Stop Control

Choose data types to save

Data Saving Time increment

Single

Start storage once entering
in main program

Voltage

0.1S-10S

Current

Throttle

Cycle

Press control storage
entering in main program

Current
RPM

ESC
Temperature

If you set the cut-off voltage manually, please note the adjustable voltage is TOTAL cut-off
voltage of the battery pack.

Profiles Preset

The users could preset and store 10 sets of profiles in the ESC. These data could be called
out for application at any time without any special program setting. The user could also reset
the profile according to his request.

Profile One Setting Value (Default Value)

Section

General

Setting

Throttle

Control

Brake

Control

Program Item

Running Mode

Motor Direction

Reverse Speed

Voltage Cutoff

BEC Voltage

ESC Overheat Protection

Punch Rate Switch Point

1st Stage Punch Rate

2nd Stage Punch Rate

TH Input Curve

Throttle Dead Band

Throttle Status

Drag Brake

Brake Strength

Initial Brake

Brake Rate Switch Point

1st Stage Brake Rate

2nd Stage Brake Rate

Brake Input Curve

7/86/85 /8

Description

Forward/Brake

Normal

25%

25.6V

6V

105℃/221℉

50%

5

5

Line

0.080ms

10%

75%

=Drag Brabe

50%

10

16

Line

SPECIFICATION

Constant/Burst Current

Motor Compatible

Car Compatible

Motor Limits

Resistance

Battery Cell Count

BEC Output

Size

Weight

200A/800A
Brushless Sensorless ESC

1/5 Off Road, On Road

KV≤1100, 4 Poles

0.0002ohm

4-8S LiPo

6.0V/7.4V @ 15A

111x44x37mm (LxWxH)

359g (without wire)

WARRANTY AND SERVICE

The TORO BEAST 1/5 200A ESC is guaranteed to be free from defects in materials or
workmanship for a period of 90 DAYS from the original date of purchase (verified by dated,
itemized sales receipt). Warranty does not cover incorrect installation, components worn by
use, damage to case or exposed circuit boards, cross-connection of battery/motor power
wires, overheating solder tabs, reverse voltage application, improper use or installation of
external BEC, damage resulting from thermal overload or short-circuiting motor, damage
from incorrect installation of FET servo or receiver battery pack, tampering with internal
electronics, allowing water, moisture, or any other foreign material to enter ESC or get onto
the PC board, incorrect installation/wiring of input plug plastic, allowing exposed wiring or
solder tabs to short-circuit, or any damage caused by a crash, flooding or natural disaster.
Because SKYRC has no control over the connection & use of the speed control or other
related electronics, no liability may be assumed nor will be accepted for any damage
resulting from the use of this product. Every SKYRC speed control & motor is thoroughly
tested & cycled before leaving our facility and is, therefore, considered operational. By the
act of connecting/operating speed control, user accepts all resulting liability. In no case shall
our liability exceed the product's original cost. We reserve the right to modify warranty
provisions without notice. This product is not intended for use by children under 14 years of
age without the strict supervision of an adult. Use of this product in an uncontrolled manner
may result in physical damage or injuries take extra care when operating any remote control.

For any repair or replace service, please contact your dealer in the first instance, who is
responsible for processing guarantee claims.

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