Duratrax ESC 1000 User manual

STEP 2
TRANSMITTER ADJUSTMENTS
Adjusting your transmitter (Tx) is critical or proper speed control
operation. The Tx throttle adjustments are described below:
• ATV, EPA, or ATL - set all to maximum.
• Throttle Trims and Sub Trims - set all at neutral or zero.
ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
The ollowing instructions will help you get trouble- ree operation rom
your electronic speed control (ESC). These simple steps will allow your
ESC to achieve maximum per ormance and minimize the chance o
problems due to incorrect installation. Consult the speci ications listed
below or limitations or this ESC. You should always ask your hobby
dealer or call our service department be ore using the ESC or an
application other than what is listed in these instructions. PLEASE
FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY!
Features & Specificatio s
• The ESC 1000 ESC is designed to be used with up to 10A peak motors.
• The ESC 2000 ESC is designed to be used with up to 20A peak motors.
• Motor, battery, and radio connectors are pre-installed.
• High requency operation provides very smooth control, maximizes
battery run time, and reduces operating temperatures.
• Led indicators (non-setup) are red and green (neutral), red or
reverse, and green or orward throttle.
ESC 1000
I put Power: 4.8 – 7.2 volts DC (4–6 cells)
Operati g Freque cy: 13.9 kHz
BEC: 5.0 volts / 1.0 amp
Curre t Rati g Forward: 10 amps
Curre t Rati g Reverse: 4A Reverse voltage protection
Case Size (with heat si k): 1.02" x 1.02" x 0.63" (26 x 26 x 16mm)
Weight (with heat si k): 0.88 oz (25g)
ESC 2000
I put Power: 4.8 – 7.2 volts DC (4–6 cells)
Operati g Freque cy: 13.9 kHz
BEC: 5.0 volts / 1.0 amp
Curre t Rati g Forward: 20 amps
Curre t Rati g Reverse: 10A Reverse voltage protection
Case Size (with heat si k): 1.02" x 1.02" x 0.63" (26 x 26 x 16mm)
Weight (with heat si k): 0.88 oz (25g)
STEP 1
MOUNTING THE SPEED CONTROL
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
(ESC=ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL)
MOUNTING THE RECEIVER
1. Radio inter erence can cause the ESC to rapidly switch between
orward and brake, overheating the transistors and possibly
damaging the ESC. The Receiver (Rx) and its antenna should be
mounted as ar away rom the ESC as possible. Also, try to keep
the Rx away rom the motor, battery, power wires, servos, or any
large piece o metal - such as a metal chassis.
2. Make sure the Rx antenna can be ully extended through an
antenna tube and not completely enclosed inside the model. Do
NOT cut or coil the Rx antenna.
The ollowing in ormation can help the ESC per orm at maximum
e iciency and minimize the chance o overheating and radio
inter erence problems.
MOUNTING THE SPEED CONTROL (Figure 1)
1. Locate the ESC in a position to allow or good air low, with as little
obstruction rom the model’s outer body or exterior dirt and debris
as possible. Maintaining a clean ESC and achieving good air low
across the unit is very important or keeping the ESC cool and
maximizing per ormance.
2. Mount the ESC using double-sided mounting tape.
3. Mount the ON/OFF switch in a convenient place. Ensure that it is
securely mounted using mounting tape in a location where it
cannot be easily turned o by objects on the track or rough terrain.
• Do not run the car near water! Never allow water, moisture, or any
oreign material inside the case o the ESC.
• Never use more than 6 cells (7.2 volts total) in the battery pack.
• Do not attempt to connect the battery pack to the ESC in reverse,
as permanent damage to the ESC could result.
• Do not mix instructions. I you are building a vehicle that has a
mechanical speed control, do not use the wiring diagram included
with the vehicle.
• Never cut or splice the ESC input wires. Do not connect a battery
to the receiver’s (Rx) “battery” slot. The Rx receives power through
the ESC itsel which plugs into the Rx’s throttle channel slot.
• Always disconnect the battery pack rom the ESC when not in use.
• Never turn on the ESC be ore plugging it into the Rx and switching
on the transmitter (Tx).
INTRODUCTION TO
ESC 1000/ESC 2000 INSTRUCTIONS
Specificatio s
The connector included on the ESC directly its Futaba receivers. By
simply clipping o the tab on the side o the connector using wire
cutters, it can be directly connected to any Airtronics “Z,” Hitec “S,” or
JR receivers. For proper connection re er to your radio’s manual.
STEP 3
RADIO CONNECTOR POLARITIES
Your motor will require three .1µF capacitors soldered as shown. These
capacitors will help prevent RF eedback rom the motor.
STEP 4
MOTOR PREPARATION
Clip tab
Mount the speed control to obtain
maximum air low over the ESC.
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ESC DOES NOT WORK
Problem: Motor and/or steering servo do not move.
1) Recharge dead batteries.
2) Check or aulty power connections.
3) Check or a damaged connection between ESC and Rx.
4) Internal damage. Unit may require service. See “Service Procedures.”
Problem: No reverse.
1) Tx adjusted incorrectly. Repeat Step 5 above.
2) Improper setup.
3) Reverse transistors might be damaged, and unit may require
service. See “Service Procedures.”
Problem: Case is melted.
Internal damage and unit requires service. See “Service Procedures.”
Problem: ESC runs with switch o .
Unit will require service. See “Service Procedures.”
ESC WORKS BUT OTHER PROBLEMS EXIST
Problem: Rx glitches or stutters during acceleration.
1) The required motor capacitors are not installed or have broken.
Re-check all capacitors.
2) Rx mounted too close to ESC causing inter erence. Relocate Rx
away rom ESC.
3) Check or aulty power connections.
Problem: Model runs slowly or has no acceleration.
1) The ESC is not set up properly. Repeat Step 5.
2) Check or aulty battery and/or motor connections.
3) Tx is improperly adjusted. Repeat Step 2.
4) Check that the battery is ully charged.
Problem: Steering servo works but motor doesn’t.
1) Motor brushes are hanging up, worn out, or motor is bad. Clean or
replace brushes and check motor.
2) Check or aulty motor connections.
Problem: Overheated motor or hot power plugs.
1) Motor is geared too high. Change to a lower gear setup.
2) Binding in the vehicle’s drive train. Check to make sure nothing is
inter ering with the models’ drive train.
3) The motor is shorted electrically. Check the motor or shorts and
replace i necessary.
4) Check or aulty motor connections.
Problem: Motor runs backwards while orward LEDs are on.
1) Motor is wired backwards. Re-check Step 5.
2) A “reverse rotation” motor is being used. Replace motor with a
orward rotation motor.
Problem: Motor runs backwards when orward command is given, even
though LEDs match the motor direction.
Move the Tx throttle reversing switch to the opposite position.
Problem: Model runs properly, then slows or stops.
Check or binding drive train, bad motor or incorrect gear ratio or
track conditions. Adjust gear mesh, replace motor or change gear ratio.
TROUB ESHOOTING GUIDE
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Be ore you begin this step, the ESC should be connected to the throttle
channel on the Rx, the Tx should already be adjusted, and the ESC
switch should be in the o position. You will be programming three
positions into the ESC: neutral, ull throttle and ull reverse.
1. Connect the battery pack to the ESC, turn on the Tx, then the ESC.
2. Press and hold the “set” button until both LEDs are lashing, then
release the button.
3. NEUTRAL POINT: Leave the throttle trigger in the neutral position.
Press the setup button once; the green LED will lash.
4. FULL THROTTLE: Move the throttle trigger to ull throttle and
press the button once until the red LED illuminates (motor will not
operate in set up mode).
5. FULL REVERSE: Move the throttle trigger to ull brake/reverse and
press the button once – the red LED will stop lashing. Release the
throttle trigger; the ESC is now ready to operate with your system. I the
motor operates in reverse when applying orward throttle, the throttle
reversing switch on the Tx must be moved to the opposite position.
STEP 5
SPEED CONTROL SET-UP Note: ESCs that operate normally when received will be charged a
minimum service ee and return shipping charges. Be ore sending your
ESC in or service, it is important that you review the
“Troubleshooting Guide” in this instruction sheet. The ESC may
appear to have ailed when other problems exist in the system, such as
a de ective Tx, Rx or servo, or incorrect adjustments/installation.
• Hobby dealers are not authorized to replace ESCs thought to be
de ective.
• Do not cut the input harness, switch harness, or power wires o
the ESC be ore sending it or service. A ee will be charged or cut
wires which must be replaced or testing.
U.S. AND CANADA ONLY
DuraTrax warrants this product to be ree rom de ects in materials
and workmanship or a period o 120 days rom the date o purchase.
During that period, we will repair or replace, at our option, any product
that does not meet these standards. You will be required to provide
proo o purchase date (receipt or invoice).
I , during the 120-day period, your DuraTrax product shows de ects
caused by abuse, misuse, or accident, it will be repaired or replaced at
our option, at a service charge not greater than 50% o the current
retail list price. Be sure to include your daytime telephone number in
case we need to contact you about your repair.
This warranty does not cover components worn by use, application o
reverse voltage, cross connections, poor installation, subjection o
components to oreign materials, any alterations to wires, or tampering. In
no case shall our liability exceed the original cost o the product.
Your warra ty is voided if:
A. Reverse voltage is applied to the ESC by connecting the battery pack
backwards, or plugging the motor connectors into the battery pack.
B. Any wires are allowed to become rayed which could cause a short.
C. The ESC is subjected to improper voltage on the inputs.
D. Tampering o any electronic components or circuitry is attempted.
E. Water, moisture, or any other oreign material is allowed inside
the ESC.
Under no circumstances will the purchaser be entitled to consequential
or incidental damages. This warranty gives you speci ic legal rights,
and you may also have other rights which vary rom state to state. I
you attempt to disassemble or repair this unit yoursel it may void the
warranty.
For service to your DuraTrax product, either in or out o warranty,
include a detailed description o the problem, return address and
daytime phone number. Please include a copy o the receipt or invoice
and send it post paid and insured to:
Hobby Sevices
3002 N. Apollo Drive, Suite 1
Champaign, IL 61822
[phone]
www.hobbyservices.com
E-Mail: [email protected]
Internet Address: www.dur tr x.com
120-DAY IMITED WARRANTY
SERVICE PROCEDURES
Connect the
battery plug
rom the
ESC to the
battery.
Fully charged
4 to 6 cell
battery pack.
Turn on
the ESC
ESC 1000
ESC 2000 Red (+)
Black (-)
Red (+)
Black (-)
Plug the ESC
into the Rx
throttle
channel.
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