Spektrum Avian Smart ESC User Manual

Spektrum™

AVIAN™ SMART ESCs

Spektrum™ AVIAN™ SMART Geschwindigkeitsregler

Variateurs ESC Spektrum™ AVIAN

SMART ESC SPEKTRUM™ AVIAN

™

NOTICE

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Meaning of Special Language

The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product:

WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of property damage, collateral damage, and serious injury OR create a high probability of superﬁcial injury.

CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of physical property damage AND a possibility of serious injury.

NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property damage AND a little or no possibility of injury.

WARNING: Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the features of the product before operating. Failure to operate the product correctly can result in damage to the product, personal property and cause serious injury.

This is a sophisticated hobby product. It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic mechanical ability. Failure to operate this Product in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or damage to the product or other property. This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision. Do not attempt disassembly, use with incompatible components or augment product in any way without the approval of Horizon Hobby, LLC. This manual contains instructions for safety, operation and maintenance. It is essential to read and follow all the instructions and warnings in the manual, prior to assembly, setup or use, in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury.

Age Recommendation: Not for children under 14 years. This is not a toy.

NOTICE: This product is only intended for use with unmanned,

hobby-grade, remote-controlled vehicles and aircraft. Horizon Hobby disclaims all liability outside of the intended purpose and will not provide warranty service related thereto.

Contents

Wiring Diagram .................................................................5

Throttle Signal .................................................................. 6

Installation and Wiring ....................................................... 7

ESC/Radio Calibration .......................................................7

Stick Programming ...........................................................8

Programming Options Descriptions .................................... 11

Programming with the SMART Programmer Box .................14

Operation ......................................................................... 15

Failsafe Protections ........................................................... 15

Troubleshooting Guide .......................................................16

1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ............................................. 19

Warranty and Service Contact Information .......................... 23

FCC Information ................................................................ 23

Compliance Information for Canada ....................................24

Compliance Information for the European Union .................. 25

Cont.

Speciﬁcations

SPMXAE1015

SPMXAE1030

SPMXAE1045

SPMXAE1060

SPMXAE1080

SPMXAE1100

Current

15A

30A

45A

60A

80A

100A

LiPo

BEC Output Size/Weight

Cells

2-4S

5.2V@ 3A

LiPo

3-6S

6V/

LiPo

7.2V @ 7A

3-6S

6V/

LiPo

7.2V @ 7A

3-6S

6V/ 7.2V

LiPo

@ 7A

3-8S

6V/ 7.4V/

LiPo

8.4V @ 8A

3-6S

6V/ 7.4V/

LiPo

8.4V @ 8A

35x16x11mm/ 16g 56x27x13mm/ 50g 62x28x13mm/ 50g 59x31x16mm/ 56g 70x35x33mm/ 145g 76x35x33mm/ 126g

Wiring Diagram

Motor Leads

ESC

Battery Leads

Motor*

Receiver *

Throttle Connection

Programming Port **

Battery*

* Not Included ** Programming port located directly on ESC case on some models

Throttle Signal

SMART Throttle*:

Spektrum™ Avian™ ESCs are compatible with SMART Throttle. SMART Throttle combines throttle signals with telemetry data from the ESC on one normal three-wire servo connector. SMART Throttle compatible receivers will automatically detect a SMART Throttle ESC and begin to send telemetry information to your transmitter.

Using the SMART Throttle connection, this ESC can send voltage current and other telemetry data. It can also pass along battery data from compatible Spektrum SMART batteries. Spektrum SMART battery with an IC™ connector is required for battery data. EC™ connectors are compatible for basic operation, but will not provide SMART battery data.

Only certain Spektrum telemetry receivers include Throttle

; check your receiver manual for more information. ESC is not connected to a SMART Throttle compatible receiver, no telemetry data from the ESC will be available, but the ESC will operate normally with a common servo signal (PWM).

*A Spektrum DSMX transmitter with telemetry is required for SMART Throttle.

Normal Servo Signal (PWM):

If you plug the Avian ESC into any common RC receiver the ESC will still be compatible with a conventional servo signal for basic operation.

SMART

If the

Installation and Wiring

1. Select a location to mount the ESC with good ventilation for cooling.

Mount the ESC with double sided tape or hook and loop material if mounting tabs are not included on the case.

2. Connect the three motor wires from the ESC to the motor wires in any order. In the event the motor spins the wrong direction, reverse any two wires.

3. Connect the throttle lead to the throttle channel on your receiver.

4. Secure all wiring so it is protected from damage or being caught

by moving parts.

NOTICE: Do not connect a dedicated receiver battery to the receiver if it is connected to the ESC. When the ESC is turned On it will power the receiver with regulated voltage from the main battery through the throttle connection. The ESC may be damaged if the receiver is also connected to a dedicated receiver battery.

ESC/Radio Calibration

1. Begin with the transmitter powered on at full throttle.

2. Connect a battery to the ESC. The motor will emit a series of three

ascending tones.

3. The motor will emit two short tones to indicate the high throttle position has been accepted.

4. Move the throttle stick to the low position within ﬁve seconds after the two short tones.

TIP: If more than 5 seconds passes before you lower the throttle, the motor will motor emit another series of tones, indicating the ESC has entered programming mode.

5. The motor will emit a number of tones to indicate the number of detected LiPo cells.

6. The motor will emit one long tone to indicate the calibration is complete.

Stick Programming

Power on your transmitter with the throttle at the full

position.

Connect the battery to the

ESC.

The motor will emit short two tones, then another series of tones to indicate the ﬁrst programming parameter.

The ESC will indicate the parameter option with a series of tones.

TIP:

If a selection is not made the ESC will return to the beginning of the list and cycle through the options again. TIP: There are twelve programming parameters. See the table below for full details.

To select a programming parameter, move the throttle stick to the bottom position within three seconds.

The motor will emit of series of tones for the selected parameter. See the Parameters Options table for details.

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