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ESC Programming
Instructions
(MV-Series)
1.0 ESC Programming Features
Programming the ESC is as simple as answering few questions. The ESC asks questions by "beeping" a setting number, followed by the possible setting values.
There are five settings that can be programmed in the ESC:
- Cutoff voltage,
- Brake Type,
- Timing Advance and
- Cutoff Type
- Change the rotation of motor.
As the programmer, you must make the choice of the setting values as they are presented by the ESC. The setting values are "beeped" and "flashed" by the LED.
When answering a question, you will need to move the transmitter stick to the full throttle position and keep it there for about 2 seconds. After that, the ESC will return to the programming mode and ask the next question.
You are not required to continue through all five programming options. You can choose that item you want to change in the programming mode and the change will be retained when you leave the programming mode.
2.0 Entering programming mode
The ESC software is designed to make it difficult to accidentally enter programming mode, therefore it may seem like a long process to enter this mode. This is to prevent entering programming mode while preparing to fly or while in flight.
To enter programming mode, follow the steps below:
2.1 Verify Normal Operation
If this is the first time the ESC has been used, it is important to verify that the ESC operates normally with your transmitter otherwise programming may not function properly. Once you have verified that the ESC operates normally, proceed to 2.2 below.
2.2 Enter programming Mode
2.2.1 Remove battery power from the ESC.
2.2.2 Move the transmitter stick to the top position (normally full "On")
2.2.3 Reconnect battery power to the ESC.
2.2.4 After approximately 2 seconds, the ESC will emit a short atone, and the LED on, the ESC will give a short flash, that means power on, Then, after waiting for 5 seconds, you will hear four short "beeps" and six long "beeps", repeated. That means it have entered programming mode.
2.2.5 As the long "beeps" occur, move your transmitter stick to the lowest position to select an option as in table below show.
ESC "beeps" |
Operation |
Setting |
ESC Response |
|---|---|---|---|
Four short "beeps" |
Put stick to the lowest position |
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First long "beeps" |
Put stick to the lowest position |
Cutoff voltage |
One "beep" |
Second long "beeps" |
Put stick to the lowest position |
Brake Type |
Two "beeps" |
Third long "beeps" |
Put stick to the lowest position |
Timing Advance |
Three "beeps" |
Fourth long "beeps" |
Put stick to the lowest position |
Cutoff Type |
Four "beeps" |
Fifth long "beeps" |
Put stick to the lowest position |
Change rotation |
Five "beeps" |
Sixth long "beeps" |
Put stick to the lowest position |
Leave programming mode |
Wait 2 seconds for one or two "beeps" |
2.2.6 Proceed to Section 3.0 –Programming the ESC
3.0. Programming the ESC:
Important Note: When answering a question, you will need to move the transmitter stick to the yes (full "On" throttle) position and keep is there for about 2 seconds, When the ESC has accepted your answer, you will get responses, then return to the programming mode and be asked the another question.
3.1 Programming Setting 1-Cutoff Voltage
* An asterisk in the option listings below indicates factory default settings.
ESC "beep" |
Setting |
Recommended for use with: |
Operation |
ESC Response |
|---|---|---|---|---|
One short "beep" |
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First long "beep" |
4.8V Cutoff Voltage |
6 cell Ni-MH packs |
Put stick to the top position |
One "beep" |
Second long "beep" |
5.6 V Cutoff Voltage |
7 cell Ni-MH or 2 cell Li-po(2.8V/Cell) |
Put stick to the top position |
Two "beeps" |
Third long "beep" |
6.0 V Cutoff Voltage |
8 cell Ni-MH or2 cell Li-po(3V/Cell) |
Put stick to the top position |
Three "beeps" |
Fourth long "beep" |
7.2 V Cutoff Voltage |
9 cell Ni-MH |
Put stick to the top position |
Four "beeps" |
Fifth long "beep" |
8.4 V Cutoff Voltage |
10 cell Ni-MH or 3 cell Li-po(2.8V/Cell) |
Put stick to the top position |
Five "beeps" |
Sixth long "beep" |
* 9.0 V Cutoff Voltage |
12 cell Ni-MH or 3 cell Li-po (3V/Cell) |
Put stick to the top position |
Six "beeps" |
Seventh long "beep" |
11.2 V Cutoff Voltage |
4 cell Li-po(2.8V/Cell) |
Put stick to the top position |
Seven "beeps" |
Eighth long "beep" |
12.0 V Cutoff Voltage |
4 cell Li-po(3V/Cell) |
Put stick to the top position |
Eight "beeps" |
Ninth long "beep" |
14.0V Cutoff Voltage |
5 cell Li-po(2.8V/Cell) |
Put stick to the top position |
Nine "beep" |
Tenth long "beep" |
15.0V Cutoff Voltage |
5 cell Li-po(3V/Cell) |
Put stick to the top position |
Ten "beep" |
Eleventh long "beep" |
16.8V Cutoff Voltage |
6 cell Li-po(2.8V/Cell) |
Put stick to the top position |
Eleven "beep" |
Twelfth long "beep" |
18.0V Cutoff Voltage |
6 cell Li-po(3V/Cell) |
Put stick to the top position |
Twelve "beep" |
3.2 Programming Setting 2-Brake Type
ESC "beep" |
Setting |
Recommended for use with: |
Operation |
ESC Response |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Two short "beeps" |
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First long "beep" |
* Brake off |
Put stick to the top position |
One "beep" |
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Second long "beep" |
Soft |
Soft Brake-60% |
Put stick to the top position |
Two "beeps" |
Second long "beep" |
Medium |
Medium Brake-80% |
Put stick to the top position |
Three "beeps" |
Third long "beep" |
Hard |
Hard Brake-100% |
Put stick to the top position |
Four "beeps" |
3.3 Programming setting 3-Electronis\c timing advance
ESC "beep" |
Setting |
Recommended for use with: |
Operation |
ESC Response |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Three short "beeps" |
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First long "beep" |
40-100 |
12 or more pole motor and out runner motor |
Put stick to the top position |
One "beep" |
Second long "beep" |
*100-200 |
6 or 8 pole motor |
Put stick to the top position |
Two "beeps" |
Third long "beep" |
200-300 |
2 or 4 pole motor |
Put stick to the top position |
Three "beeps" |
3.4 Programming Setting 4-Cutoff Type
ESC "beep" |
Setting |
Recommended for use with: |
Operation |
ESC Response |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Four short "beeps" |
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First long "beep" |
Cut off |
Put stick to the top position |
One "beep" |
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Second long "beep" |
*Reduce power |
Put stick to the top position |
Two "beeps" |
3.5 Programming Setting 5- Change the rotation of the motor
ESC "beep" |
Setting |
Recommended for use with: |
Operation |
ESC Response |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Five short "beeps" |
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First long "beep" |
* |
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Second long "beep" |
Change rotation |
Put stick to the top position |
Two "beeps" |
3.6 Programming Setting 5- leave programming mode Please see 2.2.5
4.0 Using some of the ESC features
BEC - the Battery Elimination Circuit supplies power to your receiver, eliminating the need for a separate receiver pack. If you wish to disable to the BEC, carefully cut the red wire in the trio of receiver wires - simply use a pair of wire cutters to remove a section of the red wire, ensuring that you insulate the cut wire with some electrical tape or something similar.
NOTE：The BEC is available ONLY below 3 cells Li-poly input. When at 4 cells Li-poly battery, please take isolate battery or UBEC to power the Rx and servos.
Low Voltage Cutoff - The power to the motor will be cut when the input voltage drops below a programmed cutoff voltage for more than half a second. It is advisable to select the hard cutoff in the programming menu for normal use.
Loss of transmitter signal, or excessive interference will result in the motor cutting out. If this happens, once the radio signal has become active again, the ESC can be restarted. Hold the throttle in the off position for four seconds - it will then be running again as normal.
The LED on the ESC will light up when full throttle has been reached.