DURATRAX DE10 Manual
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1. 4 Motor runs backwards while forward LEDs are on T Motor is geared too high Change to a lower gear setup Binding in the vehicle s drive train Check to make sure nothing is interfering with the model s drive train The motor is shorted electrically Check the motor for shorts and replace if necessary Check for faulty motor connections Brushed motor is wired backwards Re check Step 2 on page 6 A reverse rotation motor is being used Replace with a forward rotation motor Brushless motor is improperly wired Reverse any two of the connections going from the ESC to the motor Motor runs backwards when forward command is given even though LEDs match the motor direction Move the Tx throttle reversing switch to the opposite position PROBLEM PROBLEM PROBLEM 25 PROBLEM PROBLEM PROBLEM PROBLEM 26 Model runs properly then motor goes dead 1 The built in thermal protection may be automatically shutting down power to the ESC due to overheating conditions Check for binding drive train bad motor or incorrect gear ratio for track conditions Adjust gear mesh replace motor or change gear ratio The ESC should reset in a few minutes and operation can again be attempted Motor and Rx do not work 1 2 Make sure the motor battery is fully charged Make sure good contact is being made between the motor battery and ESC and from the ESC to2. Brushless Programmable ESC For Brushless Motors Over 5 5T DURATRAX 2010 Hobbico Inc DTXM1300 Mnl 2 0 DuraTrax s DE10 ESC is great for many 1 10 scale applications regardless of motor type Very smooth and precise control results in no cogging even at low speeds A huge set of adjustable features further broadens the number of useful applications including on and off road cars amp trucks as well as crawlers A powerful BEC circuit allows for the use of high torque digital steering servos An optional digital handheld programmer is great for quick easy setup changes while at the track and for downloading various types of performance data for post race analysis It is strongly recommended to completely read this manual before use Damage resulting from misuse or modification will void your warranty Features and Specifications The DE10 ESC is designed to be used with brushless motors having as few as 5 5 turns great for intermediate to racing applications Includes sensored brushless sensorless brushless and brushed motor modes for great versatility Powerful 6 volt 3 amp linear BEC Multi color LEDs and audible tones allow for easy manual setup 19 manually programmable features On off power switch Sensored brushless mode is great for optimum precision and control at any speed great for crawling and racing on challenging courses with low cogging and smooth control e
3. So So to indicate that the neutral position has been set Figure 6 AN 11 12 5 Squeeze the throttle trigger to the full power position The red LED should be ON to indicate that the full power position has been set 6 Push the throttle trigger to the full reverse or full brake position The red and green LEDs should stay ON to indicate that the full reverse or full brake position has been set 7 Release the throttle trigger to the neutral position The red and green LEDs should flash alternatively and the motor should beep So Fa Mi Re Do Then the green LED should be ON to indicate that the ESC is now ready for use Its ONLY necessary to repeat this initial throttle setup if you change transmitters or if you change throttle channel settings in your transmitter Note 1 After switching on the ESC the trigger position setup can ONLY be performed before the motor turns If the trigger is pulled and or the motor turns before initial setup you will have to repeat setup Note 2 If full power position setting cannot be completed please change the throttle reverse normal setting Step 7 Manual Setup 1 Turn on the transmitter 2 Connect the battery to the ESC and turn on the ESC s power switch 3 If all connections are correct the motor should beep depending on the throttle trigger position Do Re Do Re Mi If the trigger is at neutral Do Re If the trigger is at another positio
4. or cars with a metal or graphite chassis mount the ESC on the chassis and the receiver and antenna on the rear shock tower to reduce radio interference Do NOT pack the ESC with foam padding as it will not allow the ESC to properly radiate heat and likely cause a thermal shutdown 1 Locate the ESC in a position to allow for good airflow with as little obstruction from the model s Figure 1 outer body or exterior dirt and debris as possible 2 Mount the ESC using double sided mounting tape 5 Figure 2 BRUSHLESS Yellow MOTOR 6 3 Mount the ON OFF switch in a convenient place Ensure that it is securely mounted using mounting tape or screws in a location where it cannot be easily turned off by objects on the track or rough terrain Step 2 Motor Connections CONNECTING BRUSHLESS MOTORS Sensored and Sensorless Each of the three motor leads is made of high quality 13 gauge silicone insulated wire These leads have no polarity and can be installed into any of the three motor connections If the motor runs in reverse you will have to switch any two of the leads If a sensored motor is used be sure to connect the sensor cable to both the motor and ESC Once connected make sure all connections are insulated electrically Failure to do so could result in permanent damage to the motor ESC and void all warranties J Orange Sensor CONNECTING BRUSHED MOTORS There a
5. activated No current limitation if OFF is set 9 Current Limiter This current limiter is ONLY applied to the motor when motor is rotating to the forward direction No current limitation if OFF is set 10 Reverse This turns the motor rotation to one way or two way When Reverse is ON the motor will operate forward and reverse When OFF the motor will operate in forward only 11 Reverse Time Delay A feature which allows the ESC to go into a fully proportional brake mode before going into reverse 12 Neutral Width Also known as Dead Band Determines the amount of trigger travel between neutral and brake and between neutral and throttle 13 Motor Direction This changes the direction that the motor turns 14 Speed Mixing Brake When speed mixing brake is 0 the brake feels like normal As you adjust this percent up you can feel a difference in the way in which braking is applied to the motor This speed mixing brake is only used for sensored motors and this is designed to deliver similar brake amount even if speed is changed 15 ABS Brake Pulse Brake This is similar to pumping the brakes in a full size car 16 Auto Brake Also known as Drag Brake This actually transforms the speed control s dead band into brakes with a pre determined frequency and value This means any time the transmitter trigger is returned to the neutral position dead band the brakes will be applied at the specified frequency an
6. position to the full power position and again to the neutral position neutral full power neutral is one cycle the ESC will proceed to the next feature in sequence The red LED will flash in accordance 14 with the features as follows a Red LED flashes once motor type setting b Red LED flashes twice battery type setting available d Red LED flashes 18 times maximum brake amount setting e Red LED flashes 19 times factory reset 7 At the selected feature to be changed if the throttle trigger stays at the full power position for over 4 seconds the red and green LED should flash to indicate that you can now change the existing parameter to a new parameter To do so move the trigger to the minimum or lower position and then again to the full power position 8 After you select the new parameter hold the throttle trigger at the neutral position for over 4 seconds The red LED should flash and the motor should beep mi re do re mi to indicate that the selected parameter is stored in the ESC 9 After changing parameters if the button is shortly pressed the ESC is now in standby mode At this stage if you want to change another program parameter repeat the above procedure 10 To exit the manual set up mode briefly press and release the button The ESC is now ready to be used 15 16 The ESC s status is displayed by the LED If the ESC receives correct signals from the receiver the moto
7. the receiver Try powering the receiver directly from a separate Rx battery if the receiver now works the problem may be the ESC and require servicing Case is melted Internal damage and unit may require service See Service Procedures ESC runs with switch off Drive transistor may be blown and unit may require service See Service Procedures Service Procedures ESCs that operate normally when received by Hobby Services will be charged a minimum service fee and return shipping charges Before sending your ESC in for service it is important that you review the Troubleshooting Guide on this instruction sheet The ESC may appear to have failed when other problems exist in the system such as a defective transmitter receiver or servo or incorrect adjustments installation Hobby dealers are not authorized to replace ESCs thought to be defective Do not cut the input wires of the ESC before sending it for service A fee will be charged for cut wires which must be replaced for testing 180 Day Limited Warranty USA and Canada Only DuraTrax warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 180 days from the date of purchase During that period we will repair or replace at our option any product that does not meet these standards You will be required to provide proof of purchase date receipt or invoice If during the warranty period your ESC show
8. IVER OR ESC AS PERMANENT DAMAGE WILL RESULT TO BOTH ITEMS Step 5 Connecting the Battery The DE10 ESC is compatible with NiCd NiMH LiPo and LiFe batteries First make sure the battery is FULLY charged before connecting it to the ESC Failure to do so will not allow the low voltage cutoff feature to work properly see Page 20 Connect the battery to the 4 inch long battery lead on the ESC which has the Traxxas connector installed If you wish to remove and replace the Traxxas plug there is also a Deans Ultra Plug included Make sure to observe proper polarity red leads go together and black leads together Traxxas Male Connector ESC Black Battery Lead WARNING Never accidentally short together the positive and negative DC input connections when connected to 12V DC power Failure to do So could result in permanent damage to the power source and the charger Step 6 ESC Trigger Position Setup 1 Turn on the transmitter 2 Connect the battery to the ESC and turn on the ESC s power switch 3 If all connections are correct the motor should beep depending on the throttle trigger position Do Re Do Re Mi If the trigger is at neutral Do Re If the trigger is at another position besides neutral 4 Press and hold the ESC s setup button for over 1 second and the green LED will flash Release the button and the green LED should stay ON and the motor should beep So So La La
9. When switching on the power the cutoff voltage is as follows LiPo Higher voltage between 5 5V and 66 of startup voltage LiFe Higher voltage between 5 0V and 67 of startup voltage NiMH NiCD higher voltage between 4 0V and 50 of startup voltage The low voltage cutoff can be manually adjusted between 3 0V 6 0V a Both LEDs flash twice 3 0V b Both LEDs flash three times 3 5V Ci ceeds d Both LEDs flash eight times 6 0V 4 Power Curve Similar to exponential This function makes the throttle high side operation quicker or milder 5 Timing Advance Zero degrees of advance is the lowest setting resulting in more torque less rpm least motor heat but longest runtimes Turning the timing up to the highest setting will do just the opposite B Acceleration This is the time it takes the motor to change from the neutral position to max power Slow reaction when setting lowest max power when setting is the highest 7 Start Power This power is ONLY applied to the motor when motor starts operating from standby Soft start when setting lowest powerful start when setting highest 8 Start Current Limiter This current limitation is ONLY applied to the motor at standby when starting If the trigger is moved to neutral then moved again to the forward position 21 22 this function should be disabled If the trigger stays at the neutral position for over 10 seconds this current limitation should be
10. d percentage 17 Minimum Brake Minimum Brake is the amount of brake applied with the first pulse of transmitter throttle input 18 Maximum Brake Maximum Brake is the total amount of brake applied when the trigger is in the full brake position 19 Factory Setting Returns all settings to factory defaults 23 PROBLEM PROBLEM PROBLEM 24 Troubleshooting Guide Rx glitches or stutters during acceleration The required capacitors and diode are not installed or have broken on the brushed motor Re check the diode and all caps Rx signal is intermittent due to a large voltage drop during acceleration Use either an external battery or a non BEC receiver designed to be used with ESCs Rx mounted too close to ESC causing interference Re locate Rx away from ESC 4 Check for faulty power connections 5 Use of an AM radio system might be resulting in erratic signals Use of an FM or 2 4 GHz radio system might be necessary Model runs slowly or has no acceleration 1 The ESC is not set up properly Repeat Step 6 on page 11 2 Check for faulty battery and or motor connections 3 Tx is improperly adjusted Repeat Step 3 on page 9 Steering servo works but motor is dead 1 For brushed motors the brushes are hanging up worn out or motor is bad Clean or replace brushes and check motor 2 Check for faulty motor connections Overheated motor or hot power plugs T
11. dental damage or personal injury as a result of misuse of this product Glossary of Terms Capacity and milli amp hours mAh the amount of energy a battery can store is called its capacity A battery s capacity is rated in mAh or milli amp hours and should be printed on the battery s label Amps A The unit of measure for charge or discharge current Milli amps mA A unit of measure for current being amps A multiplied by 1000 and listed as mA So 2 5A is the same as 2500mA 2 5 x 1000 Or to convert mA to amps divide the mA number by 1000 So 25mA is the same as 0 025A 25 divided by 1000 Nominal voltage V a unit of voltage that one might expect to measure on a battery pack at any given test point This is not the minimum or maximum possible voltage If not printed on the battery s label consult your battery supplier or determine the proper pack voltage as shown here Battery Number of Cells Nominal Type Wired In Series Pack Voltage LiPo 2 AS 7 4V LiFe 2 29 6 6V NiCd or NiMH 6 7 2N Table 1 Step 1 Mounting the ESC The following information can help the ESC perform at maximum efficiency and minimize the chance of overheating and radio interference problems Mount the ESC to obtain maximum parallel airflow THROUGH the heat sink This is especially important when using the maximum number of cells on the input and or when ambient temperatures are very high For off road cars
12. der one capacitor between the motor s NEGATIVE brush tab and GROUND tabt Solder one capacitor between the motor s 8 POSITIVE and NEGATIVE tabs Solder the Schottky diode between the motor s positive and negative brush tabs Make sure the end of the Schottky diode with the colored band is connected to the motor s POSITIVE band t Solder to the can of the motor if your motor doesn t have a ground tab Step 3 Necessary Transmitter Settings For proper ESC operation it s very important to set the transmitter s throttle channel adjustments as follows 1 Set the throttle channel s travel adjustment ATV EPA or ATL to the MAXIMUM setting 2 Set the throttle trim and sub trim to neutral or zero 3 Set the throttle channel s reversing switch to reverse on Futaba transmitters Other transmitters might require you to set the throttle reversing switch to normal Step 4 Receiver Connector Polarities By simply clipping off the tab on the side of the connector using wire cutters it can be directly connected to any Futaba J Airtronics Z Hitec S or JR receiver For proper connection refer to your radio s manual WARNING This connector is NOT directly compatible with the old Airtronics Figure 5 connector style For old Airtronics radios it is highly recommended to use an Airtronics Servo Adapter to connect this ESC 10 NEVER ALLOW THE RED AND BLACK WIRES TO CROSS ON ANY RECE
13. g control of the model Next check the range with the motor running at half throttle The range should be close to the range you got with the motor off If it is not you may need to move the receiver receiver antenna servo leads or the speed control to a different location 17 Specifications Motor types Input Voltage Direction BEC Manual setup Programmable options On Resistance Rated Current Super Prog System Protections Battery connections Motor connection Receiver connection Dimensions Weight sensored and sensorless brushless down to 5 5 turns brushed motors down to 4 turns 6T w reverse activated 4 6 cell NiCd NiMH 28 LiPo LiFe forward brake reverse 6 0V 3 0A linear pushbutton with LEDs and audible motor tones 19 features 0 00130 per phase brushless 0 00020 brushed 0 001 with reverse activated 80A Continuous 160A for 10 seconds Yes low voltage cutoff over current over temperature at 248 F 120 C 13AWG Traxxas connector Deans Ultra also included silicone insulation 13AWG silicon insulation universal connector 34 x 38 x 25 5mm 1 3 x 1 5 x 1 0 83g 1 can set manually or with optional DuraTrax Digital Programmer DTXM1350 at 25 C transistor temperature 3 measured at semiconductor junction Table 3 18 Optional Digital Programmer DTXM1350 Please note that it is not necessary to have the optional programmer to use the basic feature
14. n besides neutral 4 Press and hold the setup button for over 1 second The green LED should flash for 2 seconds then the red LED should immediately flash Release the pushbutton and the motor should beep Mi Re Do Re Mi sound and the red LED should flash constantly to indicate that the ESC is now in the USER MODE SETTING 5 Nineteen different program features can be set in this ESC as follows 13 No oahkwonr Function Motor type Battery type Low voltage cutoff Power curve Timing advance Acceleration Start power Start current limiter Current limiter Reverse on off Reverse delay Neutral width Motor Direction Speed mixing brake ABS brake Auto brake Minimum brake Maximum brake Factory reset Table 2 Options sensored sensorless brushed 3 NiCd MH LiPo LiFe 3 auto 3 0V 6 0V 8 soft linear hard 3 0 25 5 steps sensorless 0 10 steps increments of 2 sensored lowest highest 5 lowest highest 5 off 10 100 11 off 10 100 11 on off 2 0 2 0 5 0 8 1 3 1 8 2 5 sec 6 narrow normal wide 3 Normal Reverse 0 100 11 off weakest strongest 6 0 100 11 0 100 11 0 100 11 Factory Default Sensored NiCd MH return all settings to factory default values descriptions on each function Please refer to the glossary on Page 20 of this manual for 6 Every time the throttle trigger is moved from the neutral
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16. r should beep do and re sound and if the throttle trigger is at the neutral position at this time the motor should beep do re and mi sound to indicate the ESC is now in the standby mode If the ESC does not receive any signals from the receiver the red LED should flash Note Both trigger position settings and adjustable parameter settings can ONLY be programmed right after the ESC is turned on and ONLY before the motor turns If the trigger position is moved and the motor turns before programming is completed you will need to reset the power and start over LED STATUS DURING OPERATION Full throttle Red LED on Neutral Green LED on Full Reverse or Full Brake Both LEDs on Error Red LED flashes ERROR DESCRIPTION No Signal The red LED should be off for 1 second then flash After 5 seconds the red LED should be OFF and waiting for the proper signal Low Battery The red LED should be off for 1 second then flash two times repeatedly Sensor Error The red LED should be off for 1 second then flash three times repeatedly High Temperature The red LED should be off for 1 second then flash four times repeatedly Step 8 Range Test Its always a good idea to perform a range check before operating the vehicle With the Tx antenna collapsed and a helper watching the model operate the transmitter controls while walking away from the model You should be able to get approximately 75 to 100 feet away before losin
17. re two options for connecting brushed motors The motors can be connected as one way forward only or two way forward and reverse When using a brushed DC motor please ensure that the configuration between the ESC and the motor must be in accordance with the selected programming in the ESC forward or forward reverse See the detailed configuration in Figure 3 Figure 3 BRUSHED MOTOR BRUSHED MOTOR INSTALLING FILTERS Brushed motors generate radio noise which can interfere with your Rx and cause problems Check your motor to see if it has capacitors installed on it Some motors have capacitors built in so refer to the motor s instructions If the motor does not have capacitors installed you might need to install three 0 1uF 50V non polarized ceramic capacitors onto the motor These capacitors will help reduce radio noise generated by the motor and prevent possible damage to the speed control A Schottky diode should also be soldered across the positive and negative brush tabs on the motor to help reduce negative effects caused by noise Install the diode Figure 4 and capacitors as follows 010uF Capacitor 104 SE Positive N P Brush Terminal 2 NW 047uF Capacitor 473 y e Silver Band Solder to Side of Motor Icy Schottky Diode Negative Brush Terminal Solder one capacitor between the motor s POSITIVE brush tab and GROUND tabt Sol
18. s defects caused by abuse misuse or accident it will be repaired or replaced at our option at a service charge not greater than 50 of the current retail list price Be sure to include your daytime telephone number in case we need to contact you about your repair This warranty does 27 Entire Contents 2010 Hobbico Inc Made in China DTXM1300 Mnl 28 not cover components worn by use application or reverse voltage cross connections poor installation subjection of components to foreign materials any alterations to wires or tampering In no case shall our liability exceed the original cost of the product Your warranty is voided if You apply reverse voltage to the ESC by connecting the motor battery backwards You allow any wires to become frayed which could cause a short You use more than the rated number of cells in the motor battery You tamper with any of the electronic components You allow water moisture or any other foreign material onto the PC board Under no circumstances will the purchaser be entitled to consequential or incidental damages This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state If you attempt to disassemble or repair this unit yourself it may void the warranty For service to your DuraTrax ESC either in or out of warranty send it post paid and insured to Hobby Services 217 398 0007 3002 N Apollo D
19. s of the ESC The optional DTX Digital Programmer is a handheld device that allows the user to easily adjust parameters on the ESC The programmer is small and lightweight making it highly portable allowing the user to take it anywhere Programming the ESC with this programmer is as easy as pushing a button This programmer also allows the user to fine tune the adjustable features of the ESC and also gives the user the ability to view post run data which is downloaded from the ESC such as average and maximum speed maximum temperature and maximum current See your local retailer for details on how to get the DTX Digital Programmer 19 20 Glossary 1 Motor type Changes the motor type Sensored Sensor less or Brushed 2 Battery type Changes the battery type NiCd NiMH LiPo LiFe 3 Low Voltage Cutoff The DE10 ESC includes a low voltage cutoff feature that stops motor rotation if the battery s voltage drops too low Users can have the ESC automatically set the low voltage cutoff in relation to the type of battery that is being used or the user can manually set the low voltage cutoff Be sure that the battery is fully charged every time it is plugged into the ESC Note When the battery type is changed the cutoff voltage is automatically changed Make sure to select the correct battery type in advance prior to setting the cutoff voltage The automatic low voltage cutoff is displayed by both LED s flashing once
20. ven at low speeds Optional Digital Programmer DTXM1350 is great for quick setup changes at the track and also for downloading ESC speed temperature and current readings from the ESC Important Precautions Disconnect the battery from the ESC immediately if the ESC or battery becomes hot Allow the ESC or battery to cool down before reconnecting NEVER use more than the specified voltage on the ESC s input ALWAYS mount the ESC in a position where free air can flow across it during operation ALWAYS turn on the transmitter before connecting the battery to the ESC ALWAYS disconnect the battery from the ESC when not in use Make sure the input battery is fully charged before connecting to the ESC so the low voltage cutoff feature can function properly Do not attempt to use with brushed motors while in brushless mode and vice versa Use heat shrink tubing to insulate any bare wires between the motor battery and ESC and from the ESC to the motor to prevent a short circuit Allow the ESC to cool before touching Do notrun the car near water Never allow water moisture or any foreign material onto the ESC s PC board Do not allow metal conductive materials to accidentally make contact across all motor battery posts Never turn on the ESC before plugging it into the Rx and switching on the transmitter Tx Keep out of reach of children DuraTrax is not responsible for inci
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