RCbenchmark 1580 Series User manual

Included
-Assembly manual (1)
-Data acquisition board (1)
-Calibration bar (1)
-Calibration weight (200g)
-Black knobs (2)
-Motor mounting part (1)
-Lower structural part (1)
-Upper structural part (1)
-Power cables (2 x 75cm)
-Load cell 2 kg (2)
-Load cell 5 kg (1)
-Hinges (2)
-Tie-wraps (≈10)
-Hex keys (3)
-Washers to install motors (1 bag)
-USB cable (1)
-M5 12mm (6)
-M4 12mm (4)
-M4 5mm (12)
-Spacers (2)
-Washers M4 (2)
Dynamometer Series 1580
Assembly Manual 1.12
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of the manual and
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-RPM probes (1 + 1 extra)
1Install 5kg load cell
Install 2kg load cell and
upper structural part
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2
Note: for increased safety, you may use removable (blue) thread-
locking fluid to secure the screws. Do not use permanent (red) fluid.
2x 2kg
load cell
Wires pointing
inside for both load
cells
4x M5
Do not
tighten
yet.
2x M5
Upper
structural
part
Wires out on
this side
2x M4
5kg
Lower structural
part

Top view
Attach hinges to motor mounting part
Assemble data acquisition board, motor mounting
part, and lower structural part
Position 2kg load cells parallel to each other and
tighten
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Parallel
Tighten 4x
Tighten 4x
2x Hinge
4x M4 5mm
Motor mounting part
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4
5
6
Connect in the following order: the load
cells, the power cable, and the USB cable
2x Spacer
2x M4 Washer
2x M4 12mm
4x M4 5mm
Do not tighten yet
Data
acquisition
board
Secure the 3 wires
along the edge
using 4 tie-wraps
Positive input (+)
(red wire to
power supply)
Bottom view
3x Connect load
cells under circuit*
USB cable
*Load cell connector
orientation is not important
Ground input (-)
(black wire to
power supply)

Safety instructions
1) Do not work alone.
2) Always wear safety goggles.
3) When testing, use a safety enclosure around the test device.
4) Never stand in the plane of rotation of the propeller.
5) High currents can cause fires and burns. Use wires rated for the
current used.
6) Do not reverse polarity. Damage will occur.
7) Do not short the circuit or the power source.
8) Do not use voltages over 35V.
9) Always disconnect the power source before manipulating the
equipment.
1) Go to www.goo.gl/ydok1q to install the app.
2) Launch the Chrome app from your computer.
3) Connect the device to a computer using the USB cable.
4) Press the "Connect" button in the app as seen below*.
Note: Chrome app updates are automatic.
*If a new COM port does not appear when you connect the
device (as seen in the image below), you may need to install a
driver. For driver installation support, visit:
rcbenchmark.com/installation-and-drivers/.
Follow the instructions provided in the app to calibrate your
device. Recalibrate the device if it has been disassembled, if
the wires have been moved, or every 2 months.
1) Go to the "Utilities" tab.
2) Calibrate the thrust.
3) Calibrate the torque
and the weight.
Motor
ESC
+
-
Battery/power supply
MAX. 35V
Power system schematic
RPM probe
(tap into motor signal)
ESC signal (PWM)
Ohmmeter
(before use,
disconnect motor
from ESC
To computer
USB
RPM PROBE
Software installation (chrome app)
Press "Connect"
Calibration
-
+
VIN
GND
VIN GND
+
-
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8
9

The mechanical load on the motor is controlled by changing the
throttle and by installing a propeller of different size or pitch. You
may also perform your tests at multiple voltages.
You can manually control the motor for your tests and record
your data manually or continuously. These options are available
in the "Manual Control" tab.
You can also use the supplied scripts in the "Automatic Control"
tab to test and record motor data automatically.
If you have special testing requirements, you can use our very
powerful scripting functionnality. You have access to the full
power of Javascript, can control the dynamometer, export data,
and much more through our API. Example applications include
motor certification for production or repeatable tests for
characterization and research.
Inrunner motor, ESC, and speed probe
installation example.
Speed measurement
Secure all wires, the ESC, and the device
In the "Setup"tab of the app,
indicate the number of poles for
the motor you are using. Press
the icon for help on pole
counting.
Motor and propeller testing
For questions regarding the installation of the device, please
contact us at [email protected]
You can send us feedback and bug reports anonymously
directly from the app in the "Welcome"tab.
Support and suggestions
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Dangling wires may cause errors in the thrust and torque
measurements. Secure all wires and the ESC using tie-wraps or
double-sided tape. Wires from the motor to the ESC may be
secured along the load cells. If the motor has stiff wires, it is
recommended to perform a torque calibration for high precision
measurements.
Secure the device to a table using c-clamps or bolts.
ESC +
ESC -
Attach using tie-wraps
or double-sided tape
ESC signal
Do not
reverse
polarity
Insert or solder
RPM probe in
connector
2x C-clamp for
attaching to
table
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