Orca R32 User manual

Thank you for choosing ORCA Products. Welcome to the power and

convenience of Brushless RC. By purchasing the R32 Competition Brushless

Electronic Speed Control (“ESC”) you have chosen one of the most advanced

speed controls in RC Racing. The R32 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 ORCA Warranty Terms.

*** 32 bit processor *** Low resistance FET

*** Continuous current *** Auto Fan control

System: Brushless

Forward/Brake/Reverse: Yes (Factory preset at Forward/Brake)

Dimensions: 41(L) x 36(W) x 20(H)mm

Weight: 46g (excluding wires)

Voltage Input: (4.8 – 9.9V DC)

6 Cells NiCD/NiMH

2-Cell LiPO / 2-3 Cell LiFe

Peak Current: 760A

Motor Limit: Over 4.5 Turns

Motor Type: Sensored 540 sized brushless motors

B.E.C.: 6V / 7A / 3.0A

Multi Protection System: Yes

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 (200mm) 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 “ORCA R32 Pro” and "Program". You can now begin

programming your ESC.

• 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).

Version 1.1

Instruction Manual

Specication

Installation & Connectors

Radio & ESC set-up

Customizing the ESC

1. Program

• 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congurationmaydamagetheESC.)

BLINKY MODE

1: Quick Setup

Use“SELECT”buttontond[BLINKY

MODE],[MODIFYMODE],[OPEN

STOCKMODE]or[OFFROADMODE].

Use“ ” button and “ ”buttontond[1:QuickSetup],

[2:AdvanceSetup],[3:InitialSetup]or[4:Load&Save].

Press “ ” button to choose mode.

Press “Enter” to access Program Mode or Data Reading.

Thereare4Modesavailable:Blinky,Modied,OpenStockBrushlessandOffroad

prolesarepre-loadedwithintherm-ware.

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:

Operation

Getting started

Turn on the on/off switch, the screen will display:

Use“ ” button and “ ”buttontond[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.

ORCA R32 PRO

1: Program

ORCA R32 PRO

3: Data Record

ORCA R32 PRO

2: Update

ORCA R32 PRO

1: Program

Detailed Explanation of each ESC Menu items

Quick Setup:

1) Punch – 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.

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nd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congurationofA-B-C

match Initial Setup options of the Program Card.

2. Update

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).

Updating of Program Card Firmware:

ORCA R32 PRO

21.11.170304A

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).

Preparing the SD card for use:

FormatamicroSDcardusingFAT32 le 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rmwarefromwww.orcarc.com/rmware/andcopythele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 Files

need to be copied in to the "Firmware" Folder. A maximum of 10 of each ESC/

Programcardrmwarecanbepresentinthefolderatanyonetime.

Blinky Mode

1.Punch 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%

Forward/Brake

1.RunningMode Forward/Rev Forward/Brake

For/Brake/Rev

For/Hold/Rev

LiPolymer

2.Battery 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%

7.EscMotorLink A + B + C A + B + C

C + B + A

Auto

40%

8.Fan Mode 60% Auto

80%

100%

9.BEC Voltage 6V 6V

10.MotorAction CCW CCW

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.

Send Success

-5

-4

-3

-2

-1

1.PunchFineTune Normal Normal

Advance Setup +2

` 2.BrakeFreq 800-5000Hz 800

3.Initial Brk P. Level: 1-15 15%

4.InitialBrake 0-60% 60%

5.Initial Brake range 0-100% 50%

6.Max Brk P. Level: 1-15 15%

7.MaxbrakeForce 0-100% 100%

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.

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 R32 ESC

satisestheROARrequirementshowingablinkingLEDwhensetat0timingand

0 turbo timing.

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.

Operating Tips

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rst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.