Esprit Tech FALCON-200 User manual

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Esprit Tech (1) 321.729.4287
P.O. Box 360815 [e-mail]
Melbourne, FL https://www.espritTech.com
32936, USA
FALCON ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROLLER
USER MANUAL FIRMWARE VERSION 2.01
The FALCON product line represents advanced speed controllers for use exclusively in RC airplane models. With
integrated telemetry and various possibilities of optional user configuration, the controllers offer high efficiency,
low weight and precise motor control.
FEATURES
-Small dimensions combined with high power motor control.
-Over- and undervoltage protection, overtemperature protection, motor-stall protection.
-Configurable current limiter.
-Fast and precise heli/governor mode with many configuration possibilities.
-Optically isolated throttle input.
-Safety shutdown when the throttle impulse is lost.
-Configurable acceleration, timing, electromagnetic brake, motor reversing etc.
-Low acoustic noise due to high frequency switching.
-Automatic telemetry detection: Duplex EX, Hott, MSB, PowerBox P2Bus, S.Bus2. Alternative firmware
with Spektrum SRXL2 telemetry support.
-Telemetry (RC system dependent): voltage, current, power, capacity, temperature, RPM, energy.
-Telemetry min/max values are logged.
-Configuration through the transmitter, MAV Manager PC software or external terminal
(JETIBOX/SMART-BOX).
-Firmware updates via USB interface.
-Languages: CZ/DE/EN/FR/IT.
FALCON-80
FALCON-120
FALCON-130
FALCON-200
FALCON-220
Dimensions
57x35x28mm
58x53x24mm
58x53x28mm
81x63x35mm
81x63x35mm
Weight incl. cables
60g
110g
110g
270g
270g
Continuous current
80A
120A
130A
200A
220A
Peak current
120A/2s
160A/2s
180A/2s
260A
280A
Supply voltage
8 –51V
10 –59V
(max. 64V)
10 –51V
12 –59V
(max. 64V)
10 –51V
LiPo cells
3 –12
4 –14
4 –12
4 –14
4 –12
LiFe cells
3 –14
4 –16
4 –14
4 –16
4 –14
Battery/motor
cables
4mm2/2.5mm2
4mm2/4mm2
4mm2/4mm2
6mm2/6mm2
6mm2/6mm2
Anti-spark circuit
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Recommended
connectors
G4 (75A)
XT90 (90A)
G5.5 (150A)
G5.5 (150A)
G8 (170A)
G8 (170A)
Temperature range
-10÷110°C
PWM frequency
20kHz
Operating current
50mA
60mA
Standby current
4mA
10mA
Propeller positioning
With additional Hall-sensor
Telemetry
Duplex EX, Multiplex MSB, Futaba S.Bus2, Graupner Hott, PowerBox P2Bus,
Spektrum SRXL2™
Status LED
Yes
Active Freewheeling
Yes
BEC
No
Optical isolation
Throttle input only
Complete
Maximum RPM
> 300 000 eRPM (2-pole motor)

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INSTALLATION
Fasten the controller in your model by the screws. Alternatively, you can use Velcro or double-sided adhesive
tape for fixing. Connect the motor and receiver according to the schematic below. You may connect the motor
cables in arbitrary order, as changing direction is done by exchanging any of the two cables (alternatively also by
the “Direction” parameter in the configuration). Turn on the transmitter followed by the receiver –the receiver
uses a separate battery. Now you can plug in the main flight pack.
Note: The red LED on the controller will light up for two seconds to indicate proper initialization. After the
correct throttle impulse is detected (meaning off position), the controller plays a predefined melody. Now it’s
ready to fly. If the throttle impulse is not detected for more than 4 seconds (e.g. after disconnecting the receiver
battery), the controller will enter standby mode.
Warning: Always use brand new, high quality connectors and make sure that the cables are soldered perfectly.
Any possibility of losing connection during motor run represents a risk of damaging your electronics.
Warning: If you start the controller for the first time, or make any significant changes in the setup, please
make sure that the propeller is removed from the motor shaft.
Warning: Always disconnect batteries after the flight session ends. Even if the speed controller is turned off
by the switch, it still draws some small current. This could result in a completely drained battery within a few
days or weeks.
CONTROLLER MODE
It is possible to choose from several basic controller modes:
Normal (ramped) –the preconfigured acceleration time is always applied when accelerating. This is a
default mode for major use.
Fast mode –the preconfigured acceleration is applied only when spinning up from zero revolutions. After
that, a minimum possible delay is used (0.2s for zero-to-full throttle response).
Normal with reverse –behaves similarly to the Normal mode. In addition, you can choose a throttle
reversing channel that will control the motor direction during flight.
Heli/Governor –fast and precise control of constant Rpm with many adjustable parameters.
THROTTLE INPUT SIGNAL
The controller expects positive impulses from the receiver with maximum refresh rate up to 400Hz. By default,
with automatic endpoints selected, the controller will work with vast majority of RC systems. In such case, a
minimum throttle impulse is read after startup and the maximum power is dynamically adjusted as soon as you
apply full throttle for the first time.
In case you need exact points on your transmitter stick, where the motor starts and where full throttle is, you can
configure manual endpoints as well.

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Note: The controller waits for throttle-low position after startup and also every time the motor is stopped due
to any error condition. If the throttle stick is not at the correct position during startup, the ESC plays a warning
tone.
MOTOR SETTINGS
It is possible to configure many of the motor parameters, including acceleration, timing, motor gear ratio or
number of poles. The gear ratio and number of poles are important for telemetry to measure the motor speed
correctly.
Acceleration influences the motor response on the throttle channel. By decreasing the acceleration value, the
motor response gets faster, providing more “locked-in” feeling. However, the motor consumes more current and
the controller generates more heat. We recommend the default acceleration 1.0s for majority of model types,
including electric gliders, scale models, EDFs etc. For 3D aerobatic flight you might go down to 0.5s or even less
(with care). For the fastest motor response, you may also set the “Fast controller mode” in the Common Settings.
Timing is defined by the motor type and it is usually recommended by the motor manufacturer. It also influences
the motor power and current consumption. Higher timing can increase the motor power but care must be taken
not to overload the system.
Automatic timing: The timing is continuously adjusted by the internal algorithm. This is a universal
solution compatible with most motor types.
Timing 0° - 10°: Recommended for inrunners.
Timing 15° - 20°: Recommended for most outrunners. It offers good power and efficiency combination.
Timing 25° - 30°: The high torque motors with many poles require the highest timing.
Motor type should be modified only in some specific cases where it is necessary by the application. There are
three options available:
“Standard” motor type – recommended for most motor types and applications.
“High torque” – if you have problems with motor synchronization during fast acceleration, use this mode.
Preconditions: large outrunner with more than 20 poles, heavy propeller, large current peaks. We also
recommend increasing timing to more than 20°.
“High speed” – use this mode if your power setup exceeds 250 000 eRPM (revolutions per minute
calculated for a 2-pole motor).
Startup power influences the first few motor revolutions. If you are not satisfied with the automatic mode, you
can set the motor start to be more aggressive (positive values), or as smooth as possible (negative values).
BRAKE CONFIGURATION
The electromagnetic brake is a standard feature of all ESCs used in electric glider models. The FALCON controller
offers several additional parameters to fine tune the braking function. You can use one of the preconfigured brake
settings, or you can specify all the parameters as you wish.
Brake options:
Off: The propeller spins freely without braking.
Soft: Transition from zero to full braking force in 1.0s.
Medium: Transition to full braking force in 0.7s.
Hard: Transition from 50% to 100% braking force in 0.5s.
Manual: You can specify all brake parameters manually:
oStart power –braking force applied from the first moment of applying the brake.
oEnd power –braking force applied after the transition time elapses (usually the full braking force
that stops the motor completely).
oTransition –time between brake start power and brake end power. During this time, the braking
force continuously transits from start to end power.
oWait time –time between unpowering the motor and applying the brake. During this time the
motor spins freely without power.

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Example: Motor brake with the
following parameters: Start
power = 50%, End power =
100%, Transition = 0.5s, Wait
time = 0.3s.
PROPELLER POSITIONING
The positioning feature allows moving the motor/propeller to the exact position required for safe landing, or
which is just comfortable for further flying. With just a few external components (Hall-sensor and a small magnet)
you can enable this feature and prevent the risk of damaging your propeller during landing. The magnet needs
to be properly fixed to the rotating part (either motor or the propeller), and the Hall-sensor has to be located in
the fuselage, so that the magnet matches the Hall-sensor at the target propeller position. After enabling the
positioning feature in the menu (Prop Position = Hall Sensor), set also the Positioning PWM, so that the motor
spins slowly but smoothly. You may also change the duration of actively held motor position (Position Hold Time)
which is applied after the correct position is found. The position-hold feature is useful in case of retractable
engine since it doesn’t allow propeller to be moved while retracting.
Connect the Hall-sensor of the propeller positioning function to the IN-B port of the controller.
Note: Use a high quality CA or Epoxy glue to fix the magnet in the rotating part. You can also drill a small hollow
in the spinner and fix the magnet in it.
Warning: Do not use higher PWM than necessary otherwise the motor may overheat. Generally use as low
PWM as possible so that the motor holds its position reliably. Check the current consumption using the
telemetry.
MOTOR IDENTIFICATION
Some motor brands contain an integrated temperature sensor compatible with the FALCON speed controller.
This sensor (T125-ID) might be used as a standalone telemetry sensor with Duplex/Hott/S.Bus2 telemetry
support. Alternatively, the sensor can be directly connected to the Input port „A“ of the controller (see the picture
above). From this moment on, the FALCON controller will know the basic motor parameters (minimum
acceleration, recommended timing, gear ratio, number of poles…) and motor temperature as well. Some
parameters are adjusted automatically (gear ratio, poles), the other settings are configured after resetting the
controller to factory defaults. Connect the motor-identification sensor into the IN-A port of the controller.

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ACTIVE FREEWHEELING
“Active freewheeling”or “Active braking” is a feature of the speed controller that reduces heat generated by the
ESC during partial load operation. This mode is useful for aerobatic pilots who want not only fast acceleration,
but also rapid deceleration. The motor follows throttle stick input in both ways and the pilot feels more “locked-
in”.
CURRENT LIMITER
The current limiter is a part of safety controller features. It doesn’t stop the motor but rather continuously
monitors the immediate current consumption and adjusts the motor power. You can enable this feature, specify
the maximum allowed current and the ESC will reduce the motor power immediately as soon as the current
threshold is exceeded. After the current returns back to the safe level, the motor power is restored.
BATTERY PROTECTION
The integrated battery protection is based on undervoltage detection and reducing motor power, alternatively
shutting down the motor completely. You are free to set the number of cells (or leave automatic detection) and
low voltage threshold per cell. Supported battery types are NiXX (1.2V), LiFe (3.6V max) and LiIo/LiPo (4.2V
max).
ANTISPARK FEATURE
The FALCON-120/130 and FALCON-200/220 controllers contain an additional circuit which can be optionally
used to prevent sparks when the battery is connected. This circuit is linked to the flight pack using a separate
cable. Use the antispark cable only for precharging the controller. Never use the cable for powering the motor or
any external electronic components.
Usage
1. Connect the Minus (-)
battery pole.
2. Connect the antispark
cable to the Plus (+)
battery pole.
3. Connect the Plus (+)
battery pole.
Note: If you use the power connectors with integrated antispark mechanism, it is not necessary to use the
antispark feature of the ESC anymore. For example, the XT90 connectors with integrated antispark can be
used.

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STATUS CODES
The status codes are shown on the screen (JETIBOX/SMART-BOX) if any kind of error condition occurs. If any
status code is set, the red LED continuously flashes.
Available status codes:
Low voltage (UL): The battery voltage got below the threshold specified in the battery protection menu
and the controller either reduced the maximum power, or shut down the motor completely.
High voltage (UH): In case you use a weak battery or wall power supply, the voltage might rise above the
initial level during braking. In such case the alarm is set and all braking functions are disabled.
High current (IH): The current got higher than the maximum peak current defined in the product
specification (120A for FALCON-80, 200A for FALCON-130).
High temperature (T100, T110, T120): The temperature got above the safety threshold level. The
numerical value specifies maximum detected temperature and safety protocol which has been applied.
Commutation error (COM): A synchronization error has been detected during the motor operation. It
usually occurs when the motor stops abruptly, or in case of very fast acceleration for some specific setups.
This error could mean a serious issue in the motor-controller installation.

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HELI/GOVERNOR MODE
The speed controllers contain a fast and precise governor function. You are able to configure
the governor mode in many aspects according to your preferences.
Before enabling the governor mode, please make sure the blades are removed. In the Common
Setting menu, set the Controller Mode to “Heli/Governor” and proceed through the settings
below:
Set the minimum and maximum RPM of the main rotor according to your preferences.
As soon as you move the throttle away from idle position, the controller slowly spools
up until it reaches the target speed. The speed is calculated according to the throttle
channel value, where low throttle corresponds to the “Minimum Rpm” and high
throttle corresponds to “Maximum Rpm.”
Set the Spoolup Time to make the motor startups as smooth as possible. You may set
the time up to 60s. The spoolup time is applied when the motor starts from zero
revolutions or if the autorotation bailout is disabled.
Configure the Autorotation bailout time and autorotation acceleration time. The
autorotation bailout function is used in case you need to quickly exit the autorotation
and prevent your model from crashing. In this case, as soon as you move the throttle
channel away from idle position, the “Autorotation acceleration” will be used to spin
the motor until it reaches the required speed. The “Autorotation bailout” parameter
sets the time after switching off the motor, where the autorotation bailout function
may be activated. After exceeding this time, a standard spool-up time will be applied.
Advanced setting: Governor gains –(P)roportional and (I)ntegral. You may modify
the gains to fine tune the controller response to fast changes in the load during flight
maneuvers. Please perform the changes only in small steps and verify the resulting behavior in a short
test flight.
oIncrease the P gain to eliminate small Rpm fluctuations during straight flight, e.g. while hovering.
If you hear some unexpected noise in the motor/gearbox (which means fast oscillations), reduce
the P gain by 20%.
oIncrease the I gain to hold the precise revolutions during maneuvers. If the motor speed starts to
oscillate noticeably, reduce the I gain by 20%.
In the Governor mode, manual throttle endpoints are always used (by default 1.1ms –1.9ms) and Active
braking is enabled as well.
The picture below shows RPM response vs. throttle position. In this case, default throttle endpoints have been
used (1.1ms –1.9ms).

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Note: Please make sure the gear ratio and number of motor poles are correctly set in the Motor Setting menu.
Also, please verify that the brake is disabled and check the state of the propeller positioning function.
Please note that dynamic changes of the motor revolutions in flight are limited by the “Acceleration”
parameter configured in the Motor Setting menu. Please make sure the acceleration is slow enough, so that
changing revolutions in flight does not lead to sudden changes in model attitude.

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MOTOR DIRECTION REVERSING
The motor reverse feature is available for RC systems with bidirectional bus support (EX Bus, P2Bus, SRXL2,
S.Bus2). To control the motor direction you need to define an additional channel transferred through the bus
system. Both cables (red and black) of the FALCON speed controller must be properly linked the receiver.
First, you need to create an additional channel on you transmitter to control the motor direction. This channel
should be operated by a two-position switch.
Futaba/Spektrum:
Use one the AUX channels and remember the channel number. It is not necessary to use just the channels
available on your receiver since the RC systems usually offer more channels over the bus than the physical
number of receiver ports.
Example: If you use Spektrum NX6 and a 6-channel receiver, you may still use the channel No. 7 (AUX2) to control
the reversing feature over the bus.
JETI:
Create a new model function in the Model - Functions Assignment menu and assign a spare two-position switch.
After that, in the Model –Servo Assignment menu, assign the function to one of the receiver channels (1-16). Again,
you may use the channels that are not directly available on the receiver outputs (e.g. 13-16) since they will be
transferred through EX Bus without limitation.
PowerBox:
Create a new model function in the Function menu by pressing the “+” button and assign it a 2-position control
switch. Choose one of the available servo output channels (1-16). The switch position will be transferred over
the P2Bus to the speed controller.
To enable the motor reverse function in the controller, set the “Controller Mode” to “Normal/Reverse” and set
the correct channel from the previous step. You may also play with the brake settings and reverse wait time under
“Manual” brake type.
Check the function: As soon as you flip the direction switch, the controller activates braking, and after some short
pause, the motor starts spinning in the opposite direction.
Note: The brake is always enabled in the “Normal/Reverse” mode. Even if you set the brake type to “Off”, the
Soft braking will be applied.

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GALVANIC ISOLATION
The FALCON-80 and FALCON-120/130 have an optically isolated throttle input. The FALCON-220 uses galvanic
separation for all signal cables.
FALCON-80 and FALCON-120/130 schematic:
FALCON-200/220 schematic:
FAN CONTROL
The FALCON-200/220 contains a driven output for the external fan (5V, up to 300mA). It is activated as soon as
the controller temperature reaches 55°C.
Use only a suitable fan which is sold
as an additional controller accessory.
Mount the fan on top of the heat sink
using the included screws.
Connect the fan to the controller port
labeled „FAN“ according to the
picture on the left. The fan is
powered from the receiver battery
with voltage stabilized to 5V.

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TELEMETRY AND SETTINGS
Plug the red data cable into the sensor slot of the JETIBOX / SMART-BOX (or corresponding receiver). Power it
up with a battery (4.5 - 8.4V). Now you can safely configure the controller using the arrows on the terminal.
The FALCON ESC is compatible with JETIBOX programming. The JETIBOX menu is divided into five sections:
Actual values –displays the latest telemetry values together with minimums and maximums.
oAvailable telemetry: Voltage, current, capacity, RPM, power (percent), temperature.
oIf the motor chip ID is connected, also motor identification and temperature are shown.
oReset Min/Max - press left+right buttons together to reset all minimums and maximums.
Common settings –basic settings of the controller
oController mode –basic controller mode (normal or fast).
oStartup beep –choose a melody played after the controller initialization.
oStandby beep –you can activate short repeated beeps as an indication of a powered motor drive.
oMotor endpoints, motor start, motor full –settings related to throttle input signal decoding.
oCapacity reset –you can choose at which moment the capacity and consumed energy are reset.
Power on –the capacity is cleared after initialization. However, the capacity from the
previous run is shown initially, until you start the motor.
Voltage change –the capacity is cleared after you connect a battery with similar (or
greater) voltage compared to the maximum battery voltage from the previous run. This
means that each time you connect a fully charged battery of the same chemistry and
number of cells, the capacity will be cleared.
Manual –the capacity/energy is never cleared and you must perform the reset manually.
oLanguage –you can choose the language of the JETIBOX screen.
Motor settings –settings related to motor parameters.
oDirection, acceleration, timing, startup power, motor type, gear ratio, motor poles –see the
Motor Settings chapter.
oBrake related settings –see the Brake configuration chapter.
oProp position, positioning PWM, position hold time –see the chapter Propeller positioning.
oMotor Enabled (0/1) –motor operation can be enabled or disabled based on the logical state of
the specific input “IN B.2” (connector pinout from left to right: 1 = Hall sensor input, 2 = Motor
enable input, 3 = 3.3V, 4 = Ground). If you choose an “InputPin Log0/1” option, you must pull
throttle low before starting the motor. On the other hand, after choosing the "Autostart Log0/1"
option, the controller will start spinning as soon as the input pin state allows it and throttle
position is above idle position.
oFreewheeling –enables freewheeling/active braking motor operation.
Protection –ESC and battery protection settings.
oLow battery –behavior when the battery is discharged. Either set to slowly reduce the motor
power, or shut down the motor immediately. The minimum safe voltage is based on number of
cells (cell count) and voltage per cell.
oLimit current –enable this feature to prevent high current peaks and system overload.
oLimit power at 100°C –you can edit the maximum allowed PWM after the controller
temperature exceeds 100°C. The model must be operable, but the temperature must not increase
anymore.
Service –In this menu you can view the device version and reset it to the default factory configuration.

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JETIBOX Menu Structure
Available EX telemetry
1. Battery voltage [V]
2. Motor current [A]
3. Capacity [mAh]
4. Speed [RPM]
5. PWM [%]
6. Power [W]
7. Running time [s]
8. Energy [Wmin] –useful
feature for competitions
where total energy is limited
(F5B, F5D).
9. Temperature [°C]
10. External temperature [°C] –
if the motor identification
chip is connected, the ESC
forwards motor temperature
in its own telemetry.
11. Motor status:
0 = Initial state,
1 = motor running,
2 = braking,
3 = positioning started,
4 = position found.
5 = position error (prop out).
Graupner Hott Menu Structure
The FALCON controller is recognized by default as an “Air-ESC” sensor.

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Futaba and Multiplex connection
Futaba and Multiplex systems do not offer wireless device configuration. The telemetry transmission is
possible with the following fixed sensor slots:
Futaba S.Bus2 slot
Note
Multiplex MSB slot
RPM
2
Choose RPM sensor on slot 2.
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Current
3
Choose SBS01C current sensor on
slot 3.
3
Voltage
4
2
Capacity
5
4
Temperature
6
Choose Temp125 sensor on slot 6.
5
PWM (0-100%)
7
Choose Temp125 sensor on slot 7.
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Note
Manual detection in the menu Linkage –Sensor.
Automatically detected by
the transmitter.
PowerBox telemetry
From version 1.09, the FALCON controller is able to recognize the PowerBox P2Bus telemetry protocol. Connect
the Telemetry cable (red connector) to the P2Bus port of the receiver. The transmitter scans for attached sensors
as soon as the receiver is powered up and the controller telemetry should be available within 2.5 seconds. After
that you are free to assign the telemetry to any desktop widgets and alarms. Available telemetry is similar to the
Duplex EX telemetry (see above). The controller configuration through the PowerBox transmitter is not available
at the moment.
Spektrum integration
From version 1.06, the Spektrum telemetry support has been integrated in a special firmware version. This
alternative firmware offers the SRXL2 telemetry and setting using the TextGen protocol. The FALCON controller
is represented in the transmitter by two telemetry devices:
-“ESC” shows battery voltage, current, BEC voltage, ESC temperature, RPM and power output.
-“Flight Pack Capacity” sensor that shows the consumed battery capacity.
Connect the Throttle cable (black connector) to the Thr (1) receiver port. For proper telemetry/setting also
connect the Telemetry cable (red connector) to the Prog/SRXL2 receiver port. The controller normally delivers
only numerical telemetry. The textual menu (TextGen) is available only after a special procedure is performed
during startup:
We assume the Throttle and Telemetry cables are connected correctly and the transmitter is turned on.
Now push the throttle high.
Turn on the ESC either by connecting the flight pack or by flipping the external switch.
The motor will beep indicating detection of the high throttle impulse. After 3 seconds, another beep
announces entering the programming menu.
Now you may pull throttle low On the transmitter main screen scroll right to locate the TextGen menu.
The motor will never start spinning if the textual menu is enabled. To enable normal motor operation,
you have to leave the TextGen menu by choosing the “Exit” option on the first page.
Navigation in the menu is provided by the transmitter sticks –elevator stick moves the cursor up/down
and aileron stick changes the selected value.
The configuration changes are saved immediately after any value is edited.
Note: Use the latest firmware version in your transmitter and receiver. For Spektrum NX, at least version 3.06
has to be installed. Recommended receivers: AR8360T, AR8020T, AR6610T, AR631T, AR637T…

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Note: The FALCON version 2.01 and later is compatible with Spektrum single-cable operation (Smart
Throttle). To enable this function, just plug the red telemetry cable into receiver channel No.1 and keep the
other (black) cable unplugged. You will be able to control throttle as well as receive telemetry. This approach
is compatible with AR10400T receiver family as well.
Note: If you use an ESC with a galvanic isolation (FALCON 200/220), always turn on the ESC before the
receiver. Otherwise the telemetry functions may not work.
SAFETY INFORMATION
Operate the FALCON controller always in dry environment and within the device limits stated in this
guide. Never expose the device to excessive heat or cold outside the working area.
Provide sufficient airflow to prevent controller overheating.
Never exceed the maximum allowed operating voltage of the controller/motor.
Do not increase the cable length between the controller and motor. In case you need to lengthen the wires
between the controller and battery to more than 40cm (in total), solder some high capacity low-ESR
capacitors (220-470uF) every 30cm in parallel to the power wires.
Always use high quality connectors in good condition. Replace them if any visible sign of wearing appears.
Always remove the propeller prior to making any changes in drive setup.
Never disconnect the ESC from the battery while the motor is spinning.
Do not remove the cover and heat sink from the device and do not try to implement any changes or
modifications. This can lead to a total destruction and to the denial of any warranty claims.
Always check the polarity of the connection. Never inverse the polarity –this could lead to total
destruction.

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FIRMWARE UPDATE
Firmware updates for the FALCON ESC are transferred from a PC via the USB interface. The required programs
and files are available at www.espritmodel.com.
Install the MAV Manager software and the USB drivers on your computer. Check the system requirements.
1) Make sure that the battery flight pack is disconnected and the FALCON ESC is unpowered.
2) Connect the USB interface to your PC, run MAV Manager - Updater and select the correct COM Port.
3) Connect the FALCON ESC according to the picture below –use the red (telemetry) port. The controller
will be automatically detected.
4) Select the correct *.BIN file and press the Update button.
Note: The FALCON-80 and FALCON-120/130 do not require connecting the flight pack prior to updating.
These controllers are powered directly from the USB interface.
On the other hand, the FALCON-200/220 requires connecting at least a 3S LiPo main battery since the power
circuit is completely galvanically isolated from the signal interfaces. Always start the MAV Manager first and
connect the controller through the USB interface. The external battery should be connected afterwards to
prevent the controller going to sleep mode.
PC CONFIGURATION
It is possible to use the MAV Manager software (1.4.0 and later) to conveniently configure all controller settings,
display real-time telemetry and make a backup of the configuration. The configuration menu contains four
buttons in the top toolbar:
Refresh –forces the configuration to be reloaded from the controller.
Import –imports the settings from a file. If you have several speed controllers and want identical settings
for all of them, simply import the same settings to each controller.
Export –exports the settings from the controller to a file. You can easily create a backup configuration
stored in your PC. After creating a backup, you may easily experiment with the controller settings and
later revert back to the original configuration by pressing the “Import” button and choosing the original
exported file.
Reset default –resets the controller to factory defaults and reloads all the settings.

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Connect the controller to your PC using the USB
interface. The ESC will be automatically detected by
the MAV Manager.
The controller properties are available after pressing
the “Configure” button.
Real-time telemetry with min/max values. The MAV
Manager is also able to create a log file from the real-
time telemetry data, which can be viewed, analyzed,
imported and exported.
Motor settings. Every time you make any change in the
configuration, the new value is immediately
transferred to the controller and saved to memory.
There is no need for additional confirmation. For
safety reasons, some parameters are only applied
after the motor is stopped.
WARRANTY
We grant a warranty of 24 months from the day of purchase under the assumption that they have been operated
in conformity with these instructions at recommended voltages and that they were not damaged mechanically.
Warranty and post warranty service is provided by the manufacturer.