Dragon-RC Speedo DX-10 WP45 User manual

Speedo DX-10 WP45
Speedo DX-10 WP45-Fan

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Dragon - Speedo DX-10 WP45 / Speedo DX-10 WP45-Fan
Introduction
DRAGON-RC Sensored/Sensorless Brushless Speed Controller
Thank you for your purchasing the DRAGON-RC Brushless Electronic Speed
Controller (ESC). DRAGON-RC ESC is specically designed for operating
Sensored/Sensorless brushless motors. We strongly recommend you to read
this manual instruction thoroughly before using the ESC.
In case pre-installed in a RTR car, the speedo is fully pre-set and does not not need
adjusting. In case the speedo is purchased seperate, than read the manual carefully
and select the right setting to work with your choice of motor.
Check the Dragon-rc website for an update on the manual or software as needed.
www.dragon-rc.com
Features:
l programmable electronic speed controller with small footprint
l 45A version, waterproof
l to be used for most brushless motors, bot sensored and sensorless
l to be used with max 2 or 3S lipo, or max 6 cell NIMH
l optional program card available
Begin to Use The New ESC:
Please pay attention to each connection
and make sure each assignment is correct. 1 Signal wire
2 Switch wire
3 Orange motor wire C
4 Power wire (+)
5 Yellow Motor wire B
6 Blue motor wire A
7 Power wire (-)
8 Capacitator wire
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2
3
4
7
8
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6
12
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8
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Sensored Mode
When using a Sensored Brushless motor, the Blue motor wire A, Yellow motor wire B
and Orange motor wire C of the ESC must be connected with the Sensored motor wire
A,B,C accordingly. It is necessary to connect the Sensor wire to the ‘Sensor’ socket on
the ESC. Don’t change the wires sequence optionally.
Sensorless Mode
When using a Sensoreless Brushless motor, the Blue motor wire A, Yellow motor wire B
and Orange motor wire C of the ESC can be connected with the motor wires freely.
If the motor runs in the opposite direction, please swap any two wire
connections.
Connection to the Receiver
Black wire RX-
Red wire RX+6.0V
White wire RX-Signal
Throttle Range Calibration
1. Turn on the transmitter, then connect ESC with the battery packs and set the direction
of the throttle channel to REV; set the EPA/ATV value of the throttle channel to 100%.
2. Press and hold the ‘Set’ button and switch on the ESC, release the button when
the orange LED turn solid. Pull the throttle trigger to full position, red Led light will
ash, Led will turn solid and motor beeps once. when system conrms the position.
3. Push the throttle trigger to full Brake position, red Led light will ash, Led will turn
solid and motor beeps twice when system conrms the position.
4. Now trigger goes back to neutral position, both of the Red Led and Orange Led
blink, Led lights will turn solid and motor beeps three times when system conrms
the position.
5. Turn off the ESC power switch to save the settings.
6. Turn the ESC back on. You are ready to use the ESC now.
LEDs:
Conversion of Sensored and Sensorless Function
l When the Power wires on the ESC are connected with the battery pack, the ESC
can automatically identify the motor type (Sensored/Sensorless) via indicated LEDs.
l If the ESC works at the status of Sensored, remove the Sensor wire,
the ESC can be automatically changed to the status of Sensorless.
Function LED LED Status
Low voltage of the battery Red LED Blinking
Over-heat of the ESC and motor (95) Orange LED Blinking
Sensored motor Red and Orange LED ON
Sensorless motor Orange LED ON

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Programmable items and default settings
Settings below can only be changed by using the optional program card or pc link.
Default settings are shown in the orange boxes
programmable Programmable Value
Items 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Cut-off Voltage 2.6V/cell 2.8V/cell 3.0V/cell 3.2V/cell 3.4V/cell No cut-off
Running Mode Forward Forward with Forward/
w/o Reverse pause then Reverse
Reverse
Motor timing Very Low Low Normal High Very High
Initial Acceleration Low Medium High Very High
Throttle Percent
Reverse 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Throttle Limit 0% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%
Percentage Braking 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 100%
Percentage
Drag Brake 0% 4% 8% 12% 15% 20% 25% 30%
Motor Rotation Normal Reverse
Neutral Range 2% 3% 4% 5% 6% 10%
1. Cutoff Voltage
l Automatically detect the number of the cells
According to the type of your batteries , set up the type of the batteries and Low Voltage
Cutoff Threshold via PC software or program card. The ESC can detect the Voltage of
the battery anytime and will lower the power output once the Voltage of the battery is
lower than the preset Low Voltage Cutoff Threshold.
l When using NiMH or NiCd batteries you do not need to set a cutoff voltage to
protect the batteries. If you are using more than 6-cell NiMH or NiCd batteries, you
must adjust the cutoff voltage, for example if you are using an 8-cell pack of NiMH
batteries you would use a cutoff of 5.6V volts (8 x 0.7V = 5.6V). When the voltage of
the batteries packs is within 8.4~12.6V, the ESC will automatically identify 3S LiPos.
When the voltage of the batteries packs is less than 8.4V, the ESC will automatically
identify 2S LiPos.
l Customized Voltage Cutoff (for NiMH or NiCd Batteries) you can select a starting
cutoff voltage of 4, 5, 6, 9 or 12 volts. Then using the up/down to the right of the
voltage you can increase the voltage stepping up 0.1V between the selectable settings.
l When using any Lithium batteries, they must not be discharged to less
than 3.0V per cell.

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2. Running Mode
l Forward w/o Reverse
This is a Race setting - Reverse is disabled.
You will nd in racing, most tracks will not allow racing with reverse enabled.
l Forward with pause then Reverse: (DEFAULT)
General bashing around (FUN) or racing if reverse is allowed for the event.
The Electronic Speed Controller requires 2 seconds of continuous neutral from
the transmitter prior to allowing reverse to operate.
Note: There is automatic protection within the DRAGON-RC ESC. Only after you
have stopped and returned the trigger to neutral will reverse become available.
If while traveling in reverse, pull the trigger to go forward. This is to help prevent
serious damage to the drive train.
l Forward / Reverse
If the option is actived, the RC car could go forward and backward, but couldn`t brake.
ESC – reverse operation
Should you get into a situation that requires reverse, after you have applied any
brakes you may have needed, return the throttle trigger to the neutral position.
Wait a moment or two and then push the trigger forward for reverse.
3. Motor Timing
This option affects the power band and efciency (run time) of an electric motor.
The default is ‘Normal’ and is a good starting point to deliver power and provide
good run time.
l Very Low Provides maximum efciency with less power. Higher timing produces
signicantly more power but at the expense of efciency (less run time) and typically the
motor will generate more heat. Each brushless motor will respond to timing differently.
Good for running around on paved, or harder surfaces, and racing with high KV rated or
low-turn motors
l Low Provides power for running through soft surfaces, having fun and longer run
time.
l Normal (Default) Good mix of power and efciency using any motor
l High More power than efciency so run time will reduce, and you should be
monitoring motor heat. The higher KV or lower turn motors will generate heat quickly
using this setting. A safe high temperature range is 165F to 180F (74° - 82° Celsius),
going higher may damage your motor.
l Very high This is maximum power and must be used with caution.
Note: Any motor has the potential to over-heat in this setting. Frequently check
the motor temperature and make sure you’re not operating higher than 165° and 180°
Fahrenheit (74° - 82° Celsius), which may damage your motor, or damage your
Electronic Speed Controller (ESC).

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4. Initial Acceleration
Use this to limit the initial power that is sent to the motor when starting from a complete
stop. Using the LOW option, the vehicle will launch very slowly and provide the longest
run times. When using the HIGH choice, you will have wheel-spinning acceleration at
the cost of run time. This is also very tough on the batteries as the amperage draw
can be very high. If your vehicle cuts out, hesitates or loses radio control, you should
consider setting this at a lower value.
l Low - Using this option will provide longer run times and is easiest on the batteries.
It is a good choice for beginners.
l Medium - Medium requires more from your batteries, and is good for
low traction surfaces.
l High - This option will provide full acceleration and requires stout batteries
to supply the load required in this setting.
l Very high - This option will provide full acceleration and requires stout batteries
to supply the load required in this setting.
5. Throttle Percent Reverse
Use this to limit the power available using reverse throttle.
The lower the percent or level the less speed will be available in reverse.
20%, 30%,40%,50%,60%( Default),70%,80%,90%,100%
6. Throttle Limit
Use this to limit the power available using forward throttle.
The lower the percent the less forward throttle speed will be available.
0%(Default), 20%,30%,40%,50%,60%,70%,80%,90%
7. Percentage Braking
Gives you the ability to have full control over the amount of brake your vehicle will have.
10%,20%,30%,40%,50%(Default),60%,70%,80%,100%
8. Percentage Drag Brake
0%( Default) 4%,8%,12%,15%,20%,25%,30%
The drag brake function provides the driver a set percentage of brake when you have
the transmitter resting in neutral. This will create the ‘feel’ of a brushed motor.
Drag brake is used in racing to slow a vehicle as you let off approaching a corner
versus the driver having to push the brake at every corner.
Try working with this to get a sense of how you might use this for your track.
- If you are running on a high traction track with tight corners,
a stronger setting should works best.
- If you are running in an open area, you will nd a smaller percentage will result
in better control.
- If you are running in dusty or slippery surfaces, you will more than likely want to use
the lowest option.

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9. Motor Rotation
Normal (default), Reverse
10. Neutral Range
This setting adjusts the amount of ‘Deadband’ off neutral on the throttle trigger.
This is in Milli-Seconds (MS) and is the amount of neutral when you pull the trigger.
The smaller the value the less ‘Deadband’ or movement is required off-center for
the ESC to begin throttle functions.
Using a higher value for this setting will provide a wider Deadband.
l 2%
l 3%
l 4% (Default)
l 5%
l 6%
l 10%
Warranty
DRAGON-RC Model has no control over the use, installation, application or
maintenance of these products, thus no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any
damages, losses of costs resulting from the use of this item.
Any claims arising from the operating, failure or malfunction etc. will be denied.
We assume no liability for personal injury, property damage or consequential
damages resulting from our product or our workmanship.
As far as is legally permitted, the obligation for compensation is limited to the invoice
amount of product in question.

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