LRP SPX Zero 80705 User manual

INSTALLATION TIPS
WIRES & INSTALLATION
CONNECTIONS & EXPLANATIONS
USER MANUAL
SPECIFICATIONS
RADIO- / SPEED-CONTROL SETUP
SPARE- & OPTIONAL-PARTS
ABC + -
C
B
A
orange
blue
yellow
Hall Sensor Wire
Receiverwire
On/Off - Switch
MOT.C (Orange)
Power Capacitor
BAT + (Red) MOT.B (Yellow) BAT - (Black) MOT.A (Blue)
Hall Sensor Connector
• Positionthespeed-controlandcapacitorwheretheyareprotectedintheeventofacrashandgivesyoueasy
access to the connectors and buttons.
• Mountthespeedoandcapacitorusingthesuppliedthick/blackdoubled-sidedtape
• Makesurethere isenoughclearance betweenthe speed-control,power-wires,antennaandreceiver.Avoid
anydirectcontactbetweenpowercomponents,thereceiverortheantennaasthiscancauseinterference.If
interferenceoccurs,positionthecomponentsatadifferentplaceinthemodel.
• Theaerialshouldberunverticallyupandawayfromthereceiver.Avoidcontactwithanypartsmadeofcarbon
fibreormetal.Iftheaerialistoolong,don’tcoiluptheexcesslength.Seealsotheinstructionssuppliedwith
your radio control system.
Receiver Connecting Wire: The SPX ZeroisequippedwithanLRPMulticonreceiverwire.Assupplied,itwill
easily fit in all ordinary receivers. Make sure you connect it to receiver with correct polarity and use channel 2.
Sensor Connector: The bi-directional multipole sensor wire connects the speed-control and the motor. Always
usethesensorwireanddonotalterormodifythiscable!Therearereplaceable/optionalhallsensorwiresavailable,
please refer to complete line-up at „Spare- & Optional-Parts“.
Power Wires: Formaximumperformance,flexiblesiliconepowerwireswithoutanyconnectorsareused.The
unique splitted solder-tabs allow easy and convenient replacement of the power wires. Nevertheless some sol-
dering skills are required. Avoid soldering longer then 5sec per soldering joint to prevent possible damage to the
speed-controlduetooverheatingofthecomponents!Therearereplacementpowerwiresavailable,pleasereferto
complete line-up at „Spare- & Optional-Parts“.
Pure Brushless yes BEC 6.0V/3.0A
Forward/Brake yes High Frequency yes
Size 33.1x37.6x14.9mm Sensored Brushless System yes
Weight(excl.wires) 24.5g Multi-Protection-System yes
VoltageInput 4.8-7.4V Internal-Temp-CheckSystem yes
Typ. Voltage Drop* @20A 0.026V / phase „Boost 0“ Mode yes
Rated Current* 200A / phase Power Wires 2.6mm²
Compatible winding styles Star 4 adj. Modes (ACS, Powerprofiles,
Initial-andAutobrake) yes
Rec. Motor Limit with 2S LiPo over7.5T
The SPX Zero comessuppliedwithflexible2.6mm²siliconepower-wireswithoutconnectors.Beverycarefulwith
the correct wire sequence/colors since an incorrect connection may damage the speed-control! Avoid creating
solder bridges on the solder-tabs and isolate all connections carefully.
Caution: Avoid soldering longer then 5sec per soldering joint when replacing the power wires on the speed-control
and motor to prevent possible damage due to overheating of the components!
 •Connectthespeed-controltothereceiver(position:Channel2
 •Bluepower-wire  Speedo MOT.A to motor „A“
 •Yellowpower-wire  Speedo MOT.B to motor „B“
 •Orangepower-wire  Speedo MOT.C to motor „C“
 •Connectthehallsensorcabletothespeed-controlandthemotor.
 •Doublecheckallconnectionsbeforeconnectingthespeed-controltoabattery.
CAUTION: Ifbatteryisconnectedwithreversedpolarityitwilldestroyyourspeed-control!
 •Redpower-wire  Speedo BAT+ to battery „Plus“
 •Blackpower-wire  Speedo BAT- to battery „Minus“
 •Thespeed-controlisnowreadytobeset-up(seesection„Radio-/Speed-ControlSetup)
RA00294
* Transistors rating at 25°C junction temperature Specifications subject to change without notice.
LRP electronic GmbH
Wilhelm-Enssle-Str.132-134
73630Remshalden,Germany
[e-mail] - www.LRP.cc
DearCustomer,
thank you for your trust in this LRP product. By purchasing a LRP SPX Zero brushlessspeed-control,youhave
chosen a highly advanced product aimed for true stock brushless racing. This speed-control with all of its high-
tech features and specially selected electronic components is one of the best speed-controls currently available
on the market.
 •„Boost0“Modefortruestockracing •100%BrushlessForward/Brake
 •Add.profilesformanyclasses •AdvancedDigital
 •Internal-Temp-Checksystem •AutoCellSystem
 •SensoredDesign •2.6mm²Power-Wires
 •Multi-ProtectionSystem3 •Smallfootprint
Please read the following instructions carefully before you start using your speed control. This user guide contains
importantnotesforthesafety,theuseandthemaintenanceofthisproduct.Thusprotectingyourselfandavoiddamages
of the product.
Proceed according to the user guide in order to understand your speed control better. Please take your time as you will
havemuchmorejoywithyourproductifyouknowitexactly.
Thisusermanualshallbekeptinasafeplace.Ifanothercustomerisusingthisproduct,thismanualhastobehanded
out together with it.
InsetupmodetheSPX Zero stores every step (e.g. learning your radios neutral and endpoints) by pressing the SET
button. All the settings will be stored in the memory even if it will be disconnected from the battery.
Description other names in radio Required Setting
Throttle Travel HighATV,EPA 100%
Brake Travel LowATV,EPA,ATL 100%
ThrottleExponential EXP,EXPO start with 0
Neutral Trim SUB Trim centre
Servo Reverse Throttle Reverse anysetting,don‘tchangeafterset-upprocedure!
TRANSMITTER SETTINGS: Setupthefollowingbasicfunctionsonyourtransmitter(ifavailable):
Ifyourtransmitterdoesn‘tofferanyofabovefunctions,it‘salreadyin„basicsetup“mode.
•Ensurethatthespeed-controlisnotconnectedtothedrivebatteryandisswitchedoff.
•Removemotorpinionorensurethatthewheelsofthemodelarefreetorotate.
•Switchthetransmitteronandsetthetransmitterthrottlesticktoneutral.
•Connectthespeed-controltothebatteryandswitchtheuniton.
•HoldtheSETbuttonpressedforatleast3sec.
You entered setup mode and the SET LED flashes red (it will flash until the setup is completed).
•LeavetransmitterinneutralpositionandpresstheSETbuttononce.
Neutralsettingisstored,MODELEDflashesgreenandthemotorbeeps.
•HoldfullthrottleontransmitterandpresstheSETbuttononce.
Full-throttlesettingisstored,MODELEDflashesred.
•HoldfullbrakeontransmitterandpresstheSETbuttononce.
Brakesettingisstored,LED‘sglowred(MODE)andred(SET).
• ThiscompletesthesetupprocedureandyourSPX Zero is ready to use.
• Ifyoumakeamistakeduringthesetupprocedure,don‘tworry:Disconnectthebatteryforabout10secandstart
again from the first step.
• Attheendofeachrunswitchofthecar,andthenswitchoffthetransmitter.
• Atthestartofeachrunswitchonthetransmitterfirst,thenswitchonthecar.
• Forstorageofthecar,disconnectthedrivebatteryatanytime!
Function Status Mode LED Set LED
Neutral -- off red
Neutral (when „Boost 0“ selected) -- flashes red
Forward partial throttle green off
full red
Brake partial brake red off
full red
CHECKING THE FUNCTIONS: ChecktheLED‘swhenmovingyourthrottlestickandyouwillseeifeverythingis
setup correctly.
© LRP electronic GmbH 2010
ORDER.NO.:
80705
Sensored Brushless Speed-Control
For True Stock Racing
„Boost 0“ Mode
>7.5T Motorlimit
LRPoffersacomprehensivelineofaccessories,aswellasparticularspare-andoptionalitems.Hereyoufindan
overview,forafullpicturepleasevisitourwebsiteatwww.lrp.cc:
#82505 Power-WireSetBrushless2.6mm²(red,black,blue,orange,yellow)
#82506 Power-WireSetBrushless3.3mm²(red,black,blue,orange,yellow)
#81907 3.3mm²Powerwireblack(1.0m)
#81908 3.3mm²Powerwireblue(1.0m)
#82511 LowProfilecoolingfan
#819307 Sensor-Wire„HighFlex“70mm
#819310 Sensor-Wire„HighFlex“100mm
#819315 Sensor-Wire„HighFlex“150mm
#819320 Sensor-Wire„HighFlex“200mm
#82520 RadicalMotorHeatsink+Fan
Team advise: Agoodstartingpointforthebrakesettingonyourradiois80%forallclasses.Makesureyoudothe
radio-setupwithallsettingsontheradioon100%andthendecreasebrakestrengthto80%!
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to seperate collection at the product end-of-life. Do not dispose of these products as unsorted
municipal waste.

SPECIAL FEATURES
REPAIR PROCEDURES / LIMITED WARRANTY
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
MODE PROGRAMMING
Power Profiles: the SPX Zero is not designed as a „highpower“ stock speed-control but for true stock racing
withequalspeeds.Neverthelessit‘sversatileformanyracingclasses,motorsandpersonaldriverpreferences!
Dependingonthestatusofthecar(start,acceleration,fullspeed)thesoftwarecalculatestheperfectmotormanagement.
Higher profiles mean more overall power and aggressive response.
Profiles 1-3aremeantformildmodifiedmotorsand4+5aremildstockprofiles, asknownfromprovenSphere
Competition speed-control. These relate as following
SPX
Zero
Sphere
Competition
Remark
#0 -- „Boost 0“ profile for true stock racing with disabled timing
#1 #1 mildprofile,greatcontrolforOffRoadorOnRoadModified
#2 #2 mildprofile,greatcontrolforOffRoadorOnRoadModifieds
#3 #3 mildprofile,greatcontrolforOffRoadorOnRoadModifieds
#4 #6 stock profile (1st generation style!)
#5 #8 stock profile (1st generation style!)
The great„Boost 0“ mode,for truestockracingwith equal power can easilyberecognisedwhentheredLED
flashes in neutral position in normal operation to indicate that entire timing advancement is disabled!
AutoCell System:LRP’sexclusiveandsmartAutoCellSystemensuresthatLiPobatteriescanbeusedsafely
without accidentially deep-discharging of the cells. The motor function will be shut-off and the SET LED will flash
if the system recognises very low battery voltage.
Internal-Temp-Check System: the SPX Zeroallowsyoutoread-outthemaximuminternaltemperaturethat
thespeedoreached.Tostoreittothememory,brieflyapplybrakesaftertherunbeforeyouturntheswitchoff.You
canconvienentlyread-outthetemperaturebackinthepitssinceitremainsstoreduntilyouturnitonthenexttime
regularly (which will reset the memory). This new feature allows you to accurately check if all is running well or if
you‘reclosetoshutdownalready.
How to read-out the temperature:
Switch at „OFF“ position.
Keep MODE button pressed while you turn switch to „ON“ (then release button)
 SETLEDwillstarttoflashred(MODELEDisoff),nowcountthenumberofflashes.
Basics:
•Thermalshutdownofthespeedowouldoccurat5flashes.
•Thehigherthenumberofflashes,thecoolerthespeedoran(e.g.thebetteritis!)
•Everyflashequalsto~8°Ctemperaturedecrease
Example:
you count 10 flashes after the run
 10 - 5 = 5 (e.g. 5 flashes „away“ from shutdown)
 5x8°C=40°C(e.g.youare40°Cawayfromthermalshutdownandthereforesafe!)
Brake: superlinear feeling with a strong pushbrake and 6 fine steps for almost infinite adjustments of autobrake!
Team advise: Agoodstartingpointforthebrakesettingonyourradiois80%forallclasses.Makesureyoudothe
radio-setupwithallsettingsontheradioon100%!
Changing Mode settings without the transmitter: At race events you usually do not have access to your
transmitter,butnevermindsinceyoucansimplydisconnectthereceiverleadfromthereceiverandchangethe
MODE settings as described at „Mode Programming“.
Works-Default-Settings: All LRP speed-controls come factory-adjusted (defaults are grey-shaded above).
Ifyouloosetrackofthe modes,you canrestoretheworks default settings.With thetransmitterswitchedon,
hold the SET button pressed while you switch on the speed-control. This returns the unit to the LRP works default
settings.
Pure Brushless Forward/Brake Design: uncompromising and outstanding performance for top level com-
petition was the target for the SPX Zero! Therefore the LRP engineering team developed a pure forward/brake
brushless speed-control. There is no reverse function and no brushed operation.
Power Capacitor: Neverrunwithoutapower-capacitor!Itoffersincreasedpunchandadditionalprotection,
Multi-Protection System: The perfectprotectionagainstshort-circuits (motor), overload andoverheating.
Ifyourspeed-controlfacesoverload,themotorfunctionwillbeshut-offforprotectionandtheSETLEDwillflash,
althoughthesteeringfunctionismaintained.Letthespeed-controlcooldownforafewminutes.Ifyouexperience
frequentshutdowns,checkforthefollowing:
•Correctgearratio(refertomotormanualforgearingrecommendations)
•Powerprofilesettingtoohigh(highervaluewillheatupmotorandspeed-controlexcessively)
•Motoristoostrongormotorisdamaged.
SYMPTOM CAUSE REMEDY
Servoisworking,nomotor
function Speedo plugged in incorrectly Plug speedo to receiver as Ch.2
Wiring problem Check wires and connectors
Sensor wire missing/defective Install/replacesensorwire
Motor defective Replace motor
Speedo defective Send in product for repair
No servo and no motor
function Speedo connected to receiver with wrong polarity Connect speedo with correct polarity
Wiring problem Check wires and connectors
Battery defective Replace with different battery pack
Crystal,receiverortransmitterdefective Replace components one by one
Speedo defective Send in product for repair
Motor stutters while
accelerating Sensor wire defective Replace sensor wire
Motor or sensor board in motor defective Replace sensor board or motor
Radio interference Change location of components
Power capacitor damaged Replace power capacitor
Speedo defective Send in product for repair
Motor runs in reverse when
accelerating forward on radio
Modelwithreversedgearbox! Can not use a sensored brushless system!
Insufficientperformance.
E.g.poorpower,topspeed
or brake
Wrong Gear ratio Adjust gear ratio
Transmitter settings changed after set-up Repeat set-up procedure
Power Capacitor damaged Replace Power Capacitor
Motor or sensor-board in motor defective Replace sensor-board or motor
Speed-control defective Send in product for repair
Speed-control switches off
frequently Wrong setting in ACS (Mode.1)! Change value of ACS (Mode.1) accordingly
Model used too often without cool-down periods Let cool down after every run
Motor stronger than motorlimit or input voltage
too high Use only motors and batteries which are within the specifications of the speed-control
Stuck drivetrain or ball-bearing Maintain model
Motor defective Replace motor
Motorneverstops,runsat
constant slow speed Transmitter settings changed after set-up Repeat set-up procedure
Humidity/water in speedo Immediatelyunpluganddryspeedo
Motor or sensor board in motor defective Replace sensor board or motor
Radio interference Receiverorantennatooclosetopowerwires,
motor,batteryorspeedo.Receiveraerialtooshort
or coiled up
See„InstallationTips“and„Installation“
Receiverdefective,toosensitive;
Transmitterdefective,transmitteroutputpower
toolow,servoproblem
Replace components one by one
Only use original manufacturers crystals
Poor battery connection Check plugs and connecting wires
Transmitter batteries empty Replace / recharge transmitter batteries
All products from LRP electronic GmbH (hereinafter called “LRP”) are manufactured according to the highest quality
standards.LRPguaranteesthisproducttobefreefromdefectsinmaterialsorworkmanshipfor90days(non-european
countrisonly)fromtheoriginaldateofpurchaseverifiedbysalesreceipt.Thislimitedwarrantydoesn’tcoverdefects,
whicharearesultofmisuse,impropermaintenance,outsideinterferenceormechanicaldamage.
„Thisappliesamongotherthingson:
• Cutofforiginalpowerplugornotusingreversepolarityprotectedplugs
• Receiverwireand/orswitchwiredamaged
• Mechanicaldamageofthecase
• Humidity/Waterinsidethespeedcontrol
• Mechanicaldamageofelectronicalcomponents/PCB
• SolderedonthePCB(exceptonsolderpads)
• Connectedspeed-controlwithreversedpolarity“
Toeliminateallotherpossibilitiesorimproperhandling,firstcheckallothercomponentsinyourmodelandthetrouble
shootingguide,ifavailable,beforeyousendinthisproductforrepair.Ifproductsaresentinforrepair,whichdooperate
perfectly,wehavetochargeaservicefeeaccordingtoourpricelist.
Withsendinginthisproduct,thecustomerhastoadviseLRPiftheproductshouldberepairedineithercase.Ifthere
isneitherawarrantynorguaranteeclaim,theinspectionoftheproductandtherepairs,ifnecessary,ineithercase
Toeliminate allotherpossibilitiesorimproperhandling,firstcheckallothercomponents in yourmodel andthe
troubleshootingguidebeforeyousendinthisproductforrepair.Ifproductsaresentinforrepair,whichdooperate
perfectly,wehavetochargeaservicefeeaccordingtoourpricelist.
The SPX Zero features4 modeswhichenableyouto adjust it100% to YOUR special requirements.Thefactory
settings are shown in grey colour.
MODE.1 (AutoCell System): werecommendusingvalue2forracingpurposes withcellsother then2S/7.4V
LiPo,whichdisablesthecut-offfunctioncompletely.
MODE LED #1 #2
Green LiPo/NiMH
Automatic
Disable
Cut-Off
Caution:themostcommonreasonfor„unexpected“shutdownisusingthewrongvalueinthismode!
MODE.2 (Power Profiles): this mode contains the new „Boost 0“ which is meant for true stock racing with
brushless motors and no added speed-control timing and which is indicated by the flashing red LED in normal
driving mode (when throttle is in neutral).
Additionally the SPX Zero incorporates further profiles so you can adjust the feel to your likes. Either you run On-
RoadorOffRoad,onslipperyorhigh-tractionsurfaces,wehaveincorporatedaprofileforyou!Highervaluemeans
more aggressive throttle response.
MODE.3 (Initial Brake): Allows you to set a certain level of „hand-brake-effect“.
MODE.4 (Automatic Brake): called auto- or drag-brake. This function allows you to set a slight braking action
which is applied in the neutral range.
• Howtogetinto„programmingthemodes“ Press MODE button for 3 or more seconds.
• Howtocheckthestoredvalues Count the number of flashes of the red SET-LED
(* = value 1 | ** = value 2 | etc.).
• Howtochangethevalue Press SET button to increase value by one step.
• HowtogettothenextMode Press MODE button once.
• Howtoleavetheprogrammingmode IfyouareinMODE.4,presstheMODEbuttononemore
   time,whichwillalsostorethesettings!
Important:donotturntheswitchoffbeforeleavingMode4(byonemorepressofMODEbutton)asotherwiseyour
recentchangeswon‘tbestoredinthememoryoftheSPX Zero!
Tableofsettings,valuesandmodes:seebelow(grey-shadedvaluesshow„worksdefaultsettings“)
MODE LED #0 #1 #2 #3 #4 #5
Green/Red
(same time) disabled Going from lowest to highest automatic brake setting (value1=minimum/value5=maximum)
MODE LED #0 #1 #2 #3 #4 #5
Red Boost 0
Mode Going from mild to powerful profile (value1=minimum/value5=maximum)
willbechargedwithafeeatthecustomersexpenseaccordingtoourpricelist.Aproofofpurchaseincludingdateof
purchaseneedstobeincluded.Otherwise,nowarrantycanbegranted.Forquickrepair-andreturnservice,addyour
address and detailed description of the malfunction.
IfLRPnolongermanufacturesareturneddefectiveproductandweareunabletoserviceit,weshallprovideyouwith
a product that has at least the same value from one of the successor series.
Thespecificationslikeweight,sizeandothersshouldbeseenasguidevalues.Duetoongoingtechnicalimprovements,
whicharedoneintheinterestoftheproduct,LRPdoesnottakeanyresponsibilityfortheaccuracyofthesespecs.
LRP-Distributor-Service:
• Packageyourproductcarefullyandincludesalesreceiptanddetaileddescriptionofmalfunction.
• SendparceltoyournationalLRPdistributor.
• Distributorrepairsorexchangestheproduct.
• ShipmentbacktoyouusuallybyCOD(cashondelivery),butthisissubjecttoyournationalLRPdistributor‘sgeneral
policy.
MODE LED #0 #1 #2 #3 #4 #5
Green/Red
(alternate) disabled Going from lowest to highest automatic brake setting (value1=minimum/value5=maximum)