Team Powers XPS-pro Instruction Manual

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(Designed & Manufactured by RC EXPLORER TEAM)
XPS Brushless Speed Control System V1.2 User Guidelines
1. Technical /Specifications:
Model: XPS- Pro XPS-Sport XPS-EL
Continuous current: 140A 70A 40A
Burst Current (10sec): 720A 380A 160A
Battery Input: 3.7V LiPo 2 cells 2 cells 2 cells
1.2V NiMh/NiCd 4-6 cells 4-6 cells 4-6 cells
BEC Output: Linear 6V/3A Linear 6V/3A Linear 6V/3A
Weight (not include wiring & fan): ~42g ~41g ~40g
Dimension(L x W x H) mm
(Include the fan assembly to the ESC)
~33 x 34 x 29 ~33 x 33 x 29 ~33 x 33 x 29
Motor limit with 2cell x 3.7V Lipo.
The motor timing is at 0 degree
4 Turn or over 6.5 Turn or over 9.5 Turn or over
2. Features:
＊Support all kinds of sensor/sensorless brushless motors in RC model 1/10th, 1/12th Car & Truck
＊XPS Pro and Sport Speed control can support Turbo mode function for modify and stock mode
motor.
＊Include zero timing mode function. Orange LED blinking indicates zero timing mode at neutral
position.
＊Support Running Mode: Forward with brake, Forward/Reverse, Forward/Reverse with Brake
＊Manual Power profile: It can adjust the setting of the throttle/ brake power profiles
＊One touch On/Off switch which are located on top of speed control. It can eliminate the
problem of the switch wire being cutting off under collision and can save some space for the rc car
chassis
＊Use the pocket-size LCD program card to program the controller settings
＊Multiple protection functions: Low voltage cut-off protection, Overheat protection, Throttle
signal loss protection.

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3. Connection Diagram:
Installation Tips:
1. Connect the speed control to the receiver position channel 2.
2. Connect blue power wire to motor “A” solder-tabs
3. Connect yellow power wire to motor “B” solder-tabs
4. Connect orange power wire to motor “C” solder-tabs
5. Connect the hall sensor cable between the speed control (underneath the solder taps) and motor
6. Connect red power wire to battery “Plus”
7. Connect black power wire to battery “Minus”
Point to notes:
1. All power wires should be connected properly according to the color indicator and avoid
creating solder bridges on the solder tab
2. Avoid soldering longer than 5sec per soldering joint when replacing the power wires on the
speed control
3. When connecting the battery to the speed control, please make sure the battery + or – should be
connected properly.
Please make sure to follow the above tips and notes to install the speed control, otherwise, the speed
control may be destroyed due to the improper connection of the wires.

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4. Speed Control Setup:
Step1: Transmitter Settings:
Before setup the speed control, please setup the following functions on your transmitter if
available:
Functions description Name in Radio Setting Request
Throttle Travel High ATV, EPA 100%
Brake Travel Low ATV, EPA, ATL 100%
Throttle Exponential EXP, EXPO Set at 0
Neutral Trim Sub Trim Center
Servo Reverse Throttle Reverse Any setting, keep
unchanged after the set-up
procedure
If the transmitter does not have any of the above function, it is already in basic setup
function.
Step 2: Set neutral, forward and brake endpoint data to the speed control:
◎Switch off the power of the speed control and please make sure the speed control is not
connected to the battery.
◎Remove the motor gear to allow the wheels of the model are free to rotate.
◎Switch the transmitter on and set the transmitter throttle stick to the full brake position.
◎Connect the battery to speed control and turn on the unit.
◎After the unit is on and wait for around 1 second, there is a RED light flashing. It means
the speed control enters to the throttle range setting mode and the full brake position has
been set at the same time.
◎After entering to the throttle range setting mode, please move the throttle stick to the
neutral position. After that, the flashing RED light will changed to ORANEG light which
indicates the neutral position has been set.

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In setup mode, XPS will store all settings such as neutral, forward or endpoint position inside the
XPS memory and will not lose even if it is disconnected from the battery.
Notes:
1. If you find the Throttle or Brake is reversed, please reverse it back to normal position in
the transmitter and go to step 2 to setup the speed control again.
2. If you find the ORANGE LED keep blinking at neutral position, it indicates it is at zero
timing mode without any timing function to the motor.
Step 2: cont…
◎Move the throttle stick to the full throttle position, then the flashing ORANGE light will
changed to GREEN light which indicates the full throttle position has been set.
◎Move the throttle stick to the neutral position again, then the flashing GREEN light will be
changed to the fixed ORANGE light again that means throttle range setting has been
completed.
Step 3: Double check the speed control function:
The speed control can be checked based on the below LED status.
Functions Status LED Color
Neutral Orange
Full Throttle Green
Full Brake Red
◎If the above LED status is correct corresponding to the speed control function, then the
setup procedure has been completed and the XPS is ready to use.
◎If you make a mistake during the setup procedure. Please turn off the unit first and repeat
the Step 2 procedure.

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5. Mode Programming:
Program mode function table:
Mode function name Description Default
Setting
1.Running Mode - Forward with brake, Forward/Reverse,Forward//Reverse
with brake
Fwd/ brake
Fwd/Brake/Rev
(XPS EL)
2.Low voltage protection 2.0V~8.4V --- 0.1V/step 6.3V
3. Dead band 0~30% --- 1%/Step 10%
4. Over heat Cut On/Off On
5. Reverse Force 1~100% --- 1%/Step, higher value have higher reverse force 90%
6. Brake PWM Frequency Level 1~4, higher level have higher brake frequency 2
7. Brake force 1~100% --- 1%/Step, higher value have higher brake force 90%
8. Drag Brake 1~100% --- 1%/Step, higher value have higher drag brake
force
9%
2% (XPS EL)
9. Forward PWM Frequency Level 1~4, higher level have higher forward frequency 3
10. Punch level 0~100% --- 1%/Step, higher value have more initial punch 0%
11. Power Band 1~100% --- 1%/Step, higher value have higher overall
power band
100%
12. Start RPM 1000~100000 --- 1000/Step, RPM to start the Timing Boost 5000
13. Timing Burst 1~100% --- 1%/Step, how fast achieve the max timing
boost value. Higher value allows faster Timing Boost
70%
14.Timing Boost 1~100% --- 1%/Step, higher value have more advance
Timing, in term to make the motor having higher RPM
0%
15. Turbo Delay 0.1~1s --- 0.1s/Step, higher value with longer time to start
up the turbo function
0.1s
16. Turbo Boost 1~100% --- 1%/Step, higher value have more advance turbo
Timing, in term to make the motor having higher RPM
0%
Notes: The maximum sum value of Turbo Boost and Timing Boost cannot be set more than 100%. For
example, if the Timing Boost is set at 80%, then the max Turbo Boost should be set at 20%. In other words,
if the Turbo Boost is set at 50%, the max Timing Boost should be set at 50%.

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Some Mode functions Explanation:
◎Low voltage protection – For some batteries when they are over-discharged, the battery may be
got failure, so it can use this function to set the minimum working voltage to protect the battery.
◎Dead Band – It can be used to control the sensitivity of the forward throttle at neutral position. If
the dead band value is lower, it will be more sensitive to pull the motor up for rotating.
◎Overheat Cut – When default temperature is achieved, the speed control will have adaptive
system to control the max power output to the motor to avoid the burning problem.
◎Brake PWM Frequency – higher braking frequency should allow the motor to be braked more
smoothly.
◎Drag Brake – The motor will be braked automatically when the throttle is returned from forward
to neutral position. For higher drag brake value, the motor will have more automatic brake
functions.
◎Forward PWM Frequency – higher forward frequency should allow the motor to move forward
more smoothly.
◎Punch – It can increase the initial power to the motor for every time the throttle is pulled forward
from one point to another point. Higher value punch should have more initial power to the motor.
◎Power Band – It can control the overall battery power delivery to the motor. For 100% power
band, it can delivery all battery power to the motor when in full throttle. For easier driving, it may
try to lower the power band.
◎Start RPM – It is the RPM to start the Timing Boost. For lower value RPM, it can increase the
power to the motor more quickly. For more smooth control, it should increase the RPM.
◎Timing Boost – It is the boost timing to the motor when achieve the start rpm value. For higher
timing boost, it can increase more power to the motor.
◎Timing Burst – It is how fast to finish the boost timing. For high value timing burst, it will
complete the timing boost more quickly, in other words, it will make motor speed up more quickly.
◎Turbo Delay – It is when to start up the turbo after the throttle is in full position. Higher value will
have more delay to start up the turbo boost timing function.
◎Turbo Boost – It is the turbo boost timing to the motor when the throttle is in full position and the
turbo delay is achieved. For higher value turbo boost, it can increase more power to the motor.

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6. Program Card Specifications:
＊ Dimension: 107mm(L) x 64(W) x 12.8mm(H)
＊ Weight: ~62g
Program Card Operation:
Program Card Picture:
Step 1: Connection with Speed control:
◎Switch off the power of the speed control and take out the speed control BEC wire from the
receiver.
◎Connect the speed control BEC wire to the Program card connector.
Please make sure the speed control wire is connected properly based on the below description.
- Connect BEC white color wire to the program card pin at (‘S’) position.
- Connect BEC red color wire to the program card pin at (‘+’) position.
- Connect BEC black color wire to the program card pin at (‘-’) position.
◎Connect the battery to the speed control and turn on the unit. Then there should be a message
‘XPS Series V1.1 Program Card’. If any key pressed, LCD screen will show ‘Running Mode’
setting of the speed control and it is ready to set the speed control.

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7. Points to Note:
Step 2: How to program the mode function setting:
◎Press the Mode Left/Right key to select the mode setting
◎Press the Item Up/Down key to select the mode setting values
◎After all values has been set, please pull out the speed control BEC wire from the
program card, then a beep sound will be heard that mean all values will be updated and
stored inside the speed control
Reset all Setting parameters:
If factory default setting wants to be restored, press and hold Mode Left/Right keys for
1s, then there will be a message “Data Reset, Remove RX Wire” shown on the LCD.
After BEC wire is pull out from the speed control, all settings value inside the speed
control will be reset to factory default setting.
Firmware Version Display:
Press and hold Mode Left/Item Down keys for around 2s, then the firmware version
number will be shown on LCD. If Mode Left/Mode Right key is pressed again, then it
will returned back to the last setting display location.
1. Once all data are reset, neutral point position is also reset. In this case, please
remember to base on Section 4 to set the throttle position again.
2. When the Low Voltage Protection is activated, an RED light on the speed control
will be flashing that mean the voltage is too low and need to change the battery.
3. When the Overheat Protection is activated, the speed control will have adaptive
system to control the max power output to the motor to avoid the burning problem.

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8. Troubleshooting Table:
Symptom Cause Action to take
No motor and servo functions Wiring problem Check wire and connectors
Wrong polarity when connecting the
BEC wire to the receiver
Correct the polarity when connecting
the BEC wire to the receiver
Transmitter, Receiver or Battery
defective
Replace the components one by one
Speed control defective Send for repair
No motor function, but servo is
working Wiring problem Check wire and connectors
Sensor wiring defective/missing Change other wire
Motor defective Change other motor
Speed control defective Send for repair
While accelerating, motor stutters Sensor wiring defective Replace the wire
Motor or Sensor board defective Change other motor or sensor board
Power Capacitor failure Replace the power capacitor
Radio interference Change the components location
Speed control defective Send for repair
Motor runs at constant slow speed
and never stops Transmitter settings changed after
setup
Repeat set up procedure
Humidity/water in speed control Dry the speed control
Radio Interference Transmitter batteries empty Replace transmitter batteries
Bad battery connection Check wire connection
Receiver, transmitter or servo
defective
Replace the components one by one
Receiver or antenna too close to
power wires of motor and battery
Change the components location

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9. Warning Notes:
-Please read the following instructions carefully before starting to use the unit. For those users
that do not have experience to use it, please seek help from the professional users.
-Please make sure the voltage applied to the unit is in the operating range and the battery + and –
sign should be connected properly to the power cord of the unit. If battery +, - is reversed to
connect to the unit, the unit will be burnt out.
-In case there is an abnormal operation in the unit, please turn off the unit and go to section 4 to
setup the speed control again.
10. 45 days Warranty Services:
All products are manufactured according to the highest quality standards. Team Powers guarantees
this product to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for 45 days from the original date
of purchase verified by sales receipt. This limited warranty doesn’t cover incorrect installation,
operations that are instructed to users, damaged by crash or any natural disaster.
This also applies the below things on:
◎Cut off the original power plug
◎Receiver wire and/or switch wire damaged
◎Mechanical damage of the case
◎Mechanical damage of electronic components/PCB
◎Humidity/Water inside the speed control
◎Soldered on the PCB (except on solder pads)
◎Connected speed-control with reversed polarity
Before you send in this product for repair, please try to eliminate all other possibilities or improper
handling by checking all other components in your model and the trouble shooting guide. If the
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 Team Powers 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 may 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

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can be granted. For quick repair-and return service, please add your address and detailed description
of the malfunction.
If Team Powers are unable to service those defective products that are no longer exist in the market,
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 in this user guideline. Due to
ongoing technical improvements, which are done in the interest of the product, Team Powers does
not take any responsibility for the accuracy of these specs.
Distributor Service:
◎Package your product with sales receipt together with the detailed description of malfunction.
◎Send parcel to your national Team Powers dealer/distributor.
◎Distributor repairs or exchanges the product.
◎Shipment back to your usually by COD (cash on delivery), but this is subject to the general
policy of your national Team Powers dealer/distributor.
If any further information need upon reviewing the instruction, please feel free to contact
[e-mail]. For more about Team Powers product information, please go to the
below web sites. http://www.rc-explorer.com or http://www.team-powers.com.
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