Performa Racing Crawler Combo User manual
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Warnings .............................................................................. 3
Warranty.............................................................................. 4
Connections......................................................................... 5
ESC Calibration .................................................................... 6
Programming your ESC....................................................... 8
Available Parameters and default settings ..................... 9
Features ............................................................................. 10
Status LED Function.......................................................... 10
ESC Parameters Setup ...................................................... 10
SETTINGS ............................................................................ 12
Running mode .....................................................................12
Drag Brake Force ................................................................12
Drag Brake Rate................................................................... 13
Low voltage cut-o..............................................................13
Start mode “Punch”.............................................................13
Max Brake Force..................................................................13
Max Reverse Force ..............................................................14
BEC Output........................................................................... 14
Neutral range.......................................................................14
Driving Frequency ...............................................................14
Braking Frequency ..............................................................14
Motor type............................................................................14
R-RPM Oset........................................................................15
Motor rotation .....................................................................15
LED Program box............................................................... 15
Restore Default Settings .................................................. 15
INSTRUCTION MANUAL · ENGLISH
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WARNINGS
• Do not let children use this product without the
supervision of an adult.
• Never leave the ESC unsupervised while it is powered on.
• The ESC might get hot during use, be careful when
handling it.
• Always disconnect the battery after use, do not store with
the battery connected.
• Do not use near ammable materials.
• If the ESC has suspicious reactions, immediately
disconnect the battery and discontinue use.
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WARRANTY
Performa guarantees this product to be free from
manufacturing and workmanship defects. The warranty
does not cover incorrect installation, components worn by
use, or any other problem resulting from incorrect use or
handling of the product. No liability will be accepted for any
damage resulting from the use of this product. By the act of
connecting and operating this product, the user accepts all
resulting liability. Is considered incorrect use:
• Failure to follow instructions.
• Improper use of the product (abusive use, out of spec,
etc.)
• Failure to adapt settings for proper function (improper
connections, wrong gearing, installation, setup, etc.).
• Overload, overheating (desoldering, melting, etc.).
• Running in inadequate conditions (damage or rust from
rain, humidity, etc.).
• Improper maintenance (presence of dirt, etc.).
• Disassembly, modication by the user (modifying original
connectors, wires, components, etc.).
• Mechanical damage due to external causes.
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Sensorless brushless motors: When using a motor without
sensors, if the motor spins in the wrong direction, simply
reverse two of the motor wires.
Sensor brushless motors: When using a motor equipped
with sensors, the motor should also be connected to
the ESC via a sensor wire WARNING! When using
sensor equipped motors, you must respect the A-B-C wire
connection order, you can’t connect the wires randomly or
the motor will not spin at all!
Brushed motors: Connect the A and C ESC wires to the
+/- wires of the motor.
Note: the ESC has a setting to change the motor rotation
direction.
CONNECTIONS
Motor
Servo
Receiver
Performa ESC
Switch
+ (red)
SET
ST/CH1
TH/CH2 ON/OFF
- (black)
Battery
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ESC CALIBRATION
In order to ensure proper function, the ESC must be
calibrated to your transmitter inputs. Center the trims and
reset all settings inside the transmitter before proceeding to
the calibration
Calibration procedure
A. Make sure the ESC is switched o and switch the
transmitter on.
B. Press and hold the setup button (located on the switch),
then switch on the ESC. Release the button as soon as the
red LED starts to ash.
C. Calibrate the throttle points by pressing the button once
after each step.
1. Neutral point (1 ash)
2. Full throttle (2 ashes)
3. Full brakes/reverse (3 ashes)
D. The motor will run 3 seconds after the last step is
completed.
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PROGRAMMING YOUR ESC
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AVAILABLE PARAMETERS AND DEFAULT SETTINGS
Parameter (indicated by
green LED )
Setting (indicated by red LED )
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Standard Parameters (adjustable with on/o switch)
1 Running Mode Forward
with
Brake
Forward/
Reverse
with
Brake
Foward/
Reverse
(For Rock
Crawler)
2 Drag Brake Force 0% 5% 10% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
3 Drag Brake Rate
(decreased) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 Level 8 Level 9
4 Low Voltage
Cut-O Threshold O 2.6V/Cell 2.8V/Cell 3.0V/Cell 3.2V/
Cell
3.4V/
Cell
5 Start Mode (Punch) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 Level 8 Level 9
Advanced Parameters (adjustable with program box only)
6 Max Brake Force 12.50% 25% 37.50% 50% 62.50% 75% 87.50% 100%
7 Max Reverse Force 25% 50% 75% 100%
8 BEC Output 6V 7.4V
9 Neutral Range 6%
(Narrow)
9%
(Normal)
12% (Wide)
10 Driving Frequency 1k 2k 4k 8k 12k 16k
11 Braking Frequency 0.5k 1k 2k 4k
12 Motor Type
AUTO
Sensored
Brushless
Motor
Sensorless
Brushless
Motor
Brushed
Motor
13 R-RPM Oset Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 Level 8
14 Motor Rotation CCW CW
Default settings
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Thank you for purchasing a Performa Brushless ESC.
This ESC features the latest brushless technologies. Our
World Championship winning development team has
spent countless hours developing this ESC so that you
can experience ultimate performance. Please read these
instructions thoroughly before using the ESC.
FEATURES
• Designed for Crawler cars.
• Waterproof design with special sensor connector case
• Fine tuned for use with the Performa Crawler brushless
motor
• Support 2S and 3S Lipo
• Multiple settings available for performance ne tuning
• Optional LED program box available
STATUS LED FUNCTION
• In the neutral position, no LED are lit
• The red LED lights when the car is moving forward,
backwards or is braking.
ESC PARAMETERS SETUP
You can adjust several parameters by using the setup button
located on the switch or by using the optional program box.
The green ashing LED indicates the parameter and the
red ashing LED indicates the setting value. To adjust the
parameters using the setup button, follow the procedure
below.
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