Dash AI LCG User manual

SELECT
ENTER
Program card
Specification
Radio & ESC set-up
Installation & Connectors
*** 32 bit processor *** Low resistance FET
*** Continuous current *** Auto Fan control
System: Brushless
Forward/Brake/Reverse: Yes (Factory preset at Forward/Brake)
Dimensions: 35.8(L) x 29.5(W) x 13.85(H)mm
Weight: 27g (excluding wires)
Voltage Input: (4.8 – 8.7V DC)
6 Cells NiCD/NiMH
2-Cell LiPO / 2-3 Cell LiFe
Continuous Current: 100A
Maximum Current: 400A
Motor Limit: Over 10.5 Turns
Motor Type: Sensored 540 sized brushless motors
B.E.C. Output: 6V / 7A / 3A
Multi Protection System: Yes
• Position the ESC where it is protected in the event of a crash. Use the supplied
double sided tape to secure the ESC to the chassis.
• Install/Solder the relevant battery connector (Battery Specific) to the battery
wires. RED to +ve and BLACK to –ve. (WARNING! Reversing the battery polarity
will destroy your ESC and void the warranty.)
• Connect supplied BEC wire(180mm) to 3pin port match the ”- + s” between the
receiver connector and ESC.
• Connect supplied Switch wire to 2pin port (- o).
• Connect the 3 motor wires to the motor; you can either solder the wires directly
to the motor or use your favorite connectors. Match the label of the ESC Output
(A, B, C) to the Tab labels on the motor when soldering. Avoid soldering each
joint for longer than 5 seconds. Prior to operation make sure you have not
created a short by either creating a wire bridge or solder bridge on the solder tabs
on the motor. (WARNING! Improper wiring may damage the ESC and void the
warranty.)
• Connect the sensor cable between the ESC sensor plug and the Motor sensor
plug.
• Connect the receiver plug to the CH2/throttle pin of the receiver.
• Secure the on/off switch in a place where it will not be accidentally knocked to the
“off” position during a crash.
• The Fan port voltage is drawn directly from the battery.
• The Motor configuration A-B-C can be changed to C-B-A in the Initial Setup
section of the Program Card. Ensure that your physical wiring configuration of
A-B-C match the Initial Setup options of the Program Card. (WARNING!
Improper configuration may damage the ESC.)
Customizing the ESC
Operation
Transmitter Settings:
Throttle Travel Maximum / 100%
Brake Travel Maximum / 100%
Throttle Exponential Start with 0%
Throttle Neutral Trim Center / 0
Throttle Servo Reverse Reverse (Futaba, KO, Sanwa)
Initial set-up of the throttle end-points of the ESC:
• Connect the power wires of the ESC to a fully charged battery set; making sure
the polarity is correct.
• Bind your receiver and transmitter first if your radio requires you to do so.
• Turn on the transmitter and hold the throttle at full brake position.
• Turn on ESC and listen for 2 beeps.
• After you hear the 2 beeps, apply full throttle and listen for another 2 beeps.
• Once you hear the 2 beeps, release the throttle to neutral position.
• A beep will then sound, signifying that the ESC endpoints have been
successfully set.
Note! If you do not hear the beeping sound as described above, try reversing
the throttle reverse setting in the transmitter.
Due to the different requirements of each style and class of racing, it is important to
customize your ESC for each use case. Customization of the ESC is done using the
Program Card (Sold Separately):
To begin, connect the battery wires to a charged battery, then connect supplied 4pin
wire (100mm) to the ESC setting port (4pin port) and Program Card. Turn on the
ESC and the Program Card will activate automatically. Note that the screen will
show “Loading…” during initialization – indicating that the ESC is copying the
current setup in the ESC to the Program Card. Once loading is completed, the
screen will show “DASH AI LCG” and "Program". You can now begin programming
your ESC.
Press “Enter” to access Program, Update or Data Record.
TIPS! Whenever in doubt, double check your ESC setting by initializing the
Program Card again and checking each menu setting.
Navigation around the Program Menu is done using the 4 buttons on the right hand
side of the Program Card. The function of each button varies depending on which
screen the display is showing:
"Select" button------------------------go to next select
Press and Hold "Select" button two second -------go to back page
“
▲” button - Scroll up
“
▼” button - Scroll down
“Enter” button - Send Changes from Program Card to the ESC
and overwrite old data in the ESC
NOTE! The Program Card is not included and is sold separately.
The Program Card will compare the Parameters within the card and ESC before
sending. If changes are detected, you will hear a series of beeps and the Program
Card will display:
Send Success
TIPS! Do not worry about making mistakes. You will not damage the ESC during
setting. If in doubt, you can always reload the default set up and start over again.
Getting started
Turn on the on/off switch, the screen will display:
DASH AI LCG
1: Program
DASH AI LCG
3: Data Record
DASH AI LCG
2: Update
DASH AI LCG
1: Program
BLINKY MODE
1: Quick Setup
Use “▲” button and “▼” button to find [Program], [Update] or [Data Record].
Press “ ” button to choose. Each mode presented are independent from each
other and will require setup.
Press “SELECT” button for 2 seconds to go back to the previous screen.
1. Program
2. Update
Use “SELECT” button to find
[BLINKY MODE].
Use “▲” button and “▼” button to
find the right position of the motor
link.
Press “ ” button to set up your ESC after you choose the right motor link.
Updating of ESC Firmware:
Scroll to the “Update” menu and press “Enter”. This will show the current ESC
FW Version. Press “Enter” again to access the SD cards Firmware folder. Select
the FW Version that you would like to use to update the ESC. Press “Enter”
again and the update will commence (It will take around 1 minute to complete the
update).
Instruction Manual
Please check the
connections.
Thank you for choosing Dash Products. Welcome to the power and
convenience of Brushless RC. By purchasing the AI LCG Competition
Brushless Electronic Speed Control (“ESC”) you have chosen one of the
most advanced speed controls in RC Racing. The AI LCG allows
customization for multiple programmable parameters (using the ESC’s
Program Card which can be purchased separately). Please read this
manual thoroughly to familiarize yourself with the installation, setup and
operation. By operating this product, you accept the Dash Warranty Terms.
Blinky Mode
1.Torque Feel Level:1-15 15
2.Pulse Width 2000-32000Hz 8000HZ
Quick Setup Modulation (PWM)
3.DragBrake OFF OFF
1%-30%
4.Compress 0%-50% 10%
-5
-4
-3
-2
-1
1.TorqueFineTune Normal Normal
+1
Advance Setup +2
+3
+4
+5
2.BrakeFreq 800-5000Hz 800
3.InitialBrake 0-60% 60%
4.Initial Brake range 0-100% 50%
5.MaxbrakeForce 0-100% 100%
Forward/Brake
1.RunningMode Forward/Rev Forward/Brake
For/Brake/Rev
For/Hold/Rev
LiPolymer
2.Battery (Type) LI-FE LiPolymer
NI-XX
OFF
3.CutOffVolage LOW OFF
MIDDLE
HIGH
95°
4.EscOverHeat 105° 120°
120°
No Protection
Initial Setup 95°
5.MotorOverHeat 105° 120°
120°
No Protection
6.NeutralRange 2%-15% 5%
Auto
40%
7.Fan Mode 60% Auto
80%
100%
8.BEC Voltage 6V 7V
7V
9.Motor Direction CCW CCW
CW
1. Program
A + B – C
C + B – A
Preparing the SD card for use:
Format a microSD card using FAT32 file structure using a personal computer. If
you are using a Micro SD Card larger than 32GB, you will need to use a 3rd
party SW Package to do this. Create a new folder called “Firmware”. Download
the latest firmware from www.dash-rc.com and copy the file to the “Firmware”
folder on the Micro SD card. Once completed, install the MicroSD card into the
microSD card slot of the Program Card. Both the Program Card and ESC FW
DASH AI LCG
21.10.180508A
Updating of Program Card Firmware:
Depress and hold the Program card’s “Enter” button while turning on the ESC. It
will display the current Program card FW Version. Press “Enter” again to access
the SD cards Firmware folder. Select the FW Version that you would like to use
to update the Program Card. Press “Enter” again and the update will commence
(It will take around 1 minute to complete the update).
RECEIVER
CAPACITOR
BATTERY
CH1
CH2
CH3
BAT
Setting port
for program
card
Fan port
On/Off
switch
+ RED
– BLACK
SENSOR WIRES
BLACK. A
BLACK. B
BLACK. C

Limited Warranties / Repair Proceedures
Multi Protection System – In addition to the Low Voltage and Overheat Protection
that were described above, the ESC is protected in 2 more ways.
Motor Lock Protection:
• The ESC is protected against damage when the motor is stuck and does not turn
at all. Power will not be applied in this situation.
• CAUTION! Since the ESC relies on the feed back of the 3 motor wires to deploy
this protection, it ONLY works if the motor does not turn AT ALL. If the rotor has
any rotation, the ESC will consider the motor to be operational and the power to
the motor will not be cut off.
Operating Tips
7.65V 30o
0.00ms 0rpm
7.64V MAXE30o
RMH:xxxxx M30
3. Data Record
Press “▲” button
This will show the last pack of run, the min Battery Voltage,
max ESC Temperature
max Motor Temperature.
Detailed Explanation of each ESC Menu items
Quick Setup:
1) Torque Feel – Allows you to change the punch of the ESC (Level 1 to
Level 15):
• Level 1 has the least punch and Level 15 has the highest punch.
• Adjust punch level to maximize acceleration speed with minimum
wheel spin.
All Dash products are manufactured in accordance with the highest quality
standards. Dash guarantees this product to be free from defects in materials or
workmanship for 60 days from the original date of purchase verified by sales
receipt. This limited warranty does not cover damages resulting from abnormal
wear, misuse or improper maintenance of the product.
To avoid unnecessary service and mailing charges, always eliminate all other
possibilities and check all components for malfunctions before sending in your unit
for repair. Products sent in for repair that operate perfectly will be charged a service
fee.
When sending in the product, always pack carefully and include the original sales
receipt, a description of the problem encountered, your return address and contact
information.
Since we do not have control over the installation and use of this product, we cannot
accept any liability for any damages resulting from the usage of this product.
Therefore, using this product is at your own risk, and the user accepts all resulting
liability from installing and using of the product.
Copyright © 2018 . All Rights Reserved.
Images may not be used without permission.
2) Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) (This function can be found in the
"Advance setup" except Blinky mode) – Allows you to change the
forward drive frequency of the ESC (2K to 32K step by 500HZ)
• The 2K setup will give you good punch at the low end.
• The 32K setup will result in strong mid to top end.
• Experiment to find out what suits your driving style best.
(Lower PWM will lower ESC temperatures while higher PWM settings
may increase ESC temperatures and Higher PWM will course ESC
more heat.) Ensure that your physical wiring configuration of A-B-C
match Initial Setup options of the Program Card.
3) Drag Brake – Also known as trail braking - allows you to set the
automatic brake force applied when the throttle returns to neutral
position (30 steps from 0% to 30%):
• Drag Brake affects how a car handles off-throttle (entering a corner).
With drag brake on, there will be more weight shift to the front tires
thus increasing the front end grip when you let go the throttle.
• Experiment with different settings to find the setting that fits your
driving style.
4) Compress (found in "Advance Setup" menu, Except for Blinky mode
where it can be found in "Quick Setup") - This is for throttle curve, the
higher the number, the more responsive the throttle feels at bottom
end. 0% is linear throttle response. That's mean throttle compress,
than will course you more sensitive in the throttle bottom.
3. Initial Brake
(Force)
4. Initial
Brake Range
5. Max
Brake
0% 100%
Advance Setup:
1. Torque fine tune – Allows you fine tune your Punch setting more
detail, if you set (+1) your punch will up to 7.1 when the punch setup is
7, if you set (-1) your punch will down to 6.9 when you setup is 7.
2. Brake Freq – Lower Freq will get short brake distance, higher Freq will
get smooth and long brake disance.
3. Initial Brake
4. Initail Brake Range see diagram below.
5. MaxbrakeForce
Forward/Brake
Forward/Rev
1.RunningMode For/Brake/Rev Forward/Brake
For/Hold/Rev
LiPolymer
2.Battery Type LI-FE LiPo
NI-XX
OFF
3.CutOffVoltage LOW OFF
MIDDLE
HIGH
95°
4.EscOverHeat 105° 120°
120°
No Protection
Initial Setup 95°
5.MotorOverHeat 105° 120°
120°
No Protection
6.NeutralRange 2%-15% 6%
Auto
40%
7.Fan Mode 60% Auto
80%
100%
8.BEC Voltage 6V 6V
7V
9.Motor Direction CCW CCW
CW
1.Torque Fine Tune
-5
-4
-3
-2
-1
Normal Normal
+1
+2
+3
+4
+5
2.Pulse Width 2000-32000 8000
Modulation (PWM)
3.Compress 0%-50% 15%
4.Boost Start 0%-90% 15%
5.Boost Range 0-50% 18%
AdvanceSetup 6.TurboDelay OFF 0.02
0.01s
7.TurboStart 40%-100% 95%
-5
-4
-3
-2
-1
8.TurboPunch Normal 4
+1
+2
+3
+4
+5
9.BrakeFreq 800-5000Hz 1000
10.InitialBrake 0-60% 38%
11.Initial Brake range 0-100% 60%
12.MaxbrakeForce 0-100% 68%
Open Stock Mode
2.Torque Feel Level:1-15 15
1.Throttle Value Level:1-5 5
3.Boost OFF 45
100°
Quick Setup 4.Turbo OFF 100
100°
5.Turbo Down Rate Fastest -15
(-1)-(-30)
5.DragBrake OFF 5%
1%-30%
-5
-4
-3
-2
-1
1.Torque Fine Tune Normal Normal
+1
+2
+3
+4
+5
2.ReverseForce 0%-100% 35%
3.Compress 0%-50% 5%
4.Boost Start 0%-90% 55%
5.Boost Range 0-50% 40%
AdvanceSetup 6.TurboDelay OFF 0.02
0.01s
7.TurboStart 40%-100% 95%
-5
-4
-3
-2
-1
8.TurboPunch Normal Normal
+1
+2
+3
+4
+5
9.BrakeFreq 800-5000Hz 2000
10.InitialBrake 0-60% 20%
11.Initial Brake Range 0-100% 50%
12.MaxBrakeForce 0-100% 80%
Forward/Brake
1.RunningMode Forward/Rev Forward/Brake
For/Brake/Rev
For/Hold/Rev
LiPolymer
2.Battery Type LI-FE LiPo
NI-XX
OFF
3.CutOffVoltage LOW OFF
MIDDLE
HIGH
Initial Setup 95°
4.EscOverHeat 105° 120°
120°
No Protection
95°
5.MotorOverHeat 105° 120°
120°
No Protection
6.NeutralRange 2%-15% 6%
Auto
40%
7.Fan Mode 60% Auto
80%
100%
8.BEC Voltage 6V 6V
7V
9.Motor Direction CCW CCW
CW
Off Road Mode
2.Torque Feel Level:1-15 10
1.Throttle Value Level:1-5 5
3.Pulse Width 2000-32000 12000
Modulation (PWM)
3.BoostOFF Off
100°
Quick Setup 4.Turbo OFF Off
100°
6.DragBrake OFF 5%
1%-30%
Fail Signal Protection:
• In case the radio signal to the ESC is interrupted for over 1 second during a
run, the ESC will cut off until the signal resumes.
ROAR Stock Spec Racing:
ROAR has announced the new class of Stock Spec Racing using a zero
degree timing ESC with Spec Motors known commonly as 'Blinky' classes. The
AI LCG ESC satisfies the ROAR requirement showing a blinking LED.
Misc. Tips:
• Connect the ESC to the battery pack only when you are ready to run. This
will avoid draining the battery pack. Always disconnect the battery after your
run.
• A small spark may occur when the battery is initially connected to the ESC.
This is normal and is due to the charging of the capacitors.
Files need to be copied in to the "Firmware" Folder. A maximum of 10 of each
ESC/Program card firmware can be present in the folder at any one time.
Please double press “ ” Enter button to clear the data, otherwise this data will
keep forever.