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Turnigy Aquastar ESC 120A Manual

Turnigy Aquastar ESC 120A Manual

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Thanks for purchasing Turnigy
specifically developed to supply stable and strong power for r/c model boats beyond you expected.
Please read the instruction booklet carefully before use.
Warnings
· Strongly recommend to calibrate the throttle range of transmitter when you first use the controller or
when using a new/different transmitter or receiver.
·When connecting the ESC to battery pack, please ensure the polarity is correct. Incorrect polarity may cause
permanent damage to the ESC and such damage is not covered by manufacturer's WARRANTY.
·When you use the ESC, turn on the transmitter BEFORE powering on the receiver.
·When you finish the running, power off the receiver BEFORE turning off the transmitter.
·Changing the PWM may cause the motor to heat ahead of time.
·Never disconnect the battery pack while the motor is running, as this could cause damage to the speed
controller and/or motor.
·Connectors with low conductivity may cause erratic motor rotations or other unexpected
movements.
·If you do not use the BEC function of the ESC and are using a separate receiver pack or UBEC to power
receiver and servos instead, please disconnect the red wire from the ESC's receiver lead.
·The controller will automatically power off the motor if the battery voltage drops below the programmed
cut-off voltage (factory preset at '6.0V').
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  • Page 1 Thanks for purchasing Turnigy AQUASTAR ESC speed controllers. Turnigy AQUASTAR ESC are ® ® specifically developed to supply stable and strong power for r/c model boats beyond you expected. Please read the instruction booklet carefully before use. Warnings · Strongly recommend to calibrate the throttle range of transmitter when you first use the controller or when using a new/different transmitter or receiver.
  • Page 2 - The quality and discharging capability of battery pack will influence the efficiency and rpm of motor. Please solder high conductive T connectors to the battery’s (+) and (-)wires. - Plug the receiver lead (small color wires )of ESC to the receiver (Usually Ch 2). TURNIGY AQUASTAR ESC MANUALS 2 page / 12 pages...
  • Page 3 1. Parameters with asterisk * behind is the default settings of ESC. LVC Is preset In ‘6.0V’ In factory. 2. The throttle range can be read on PC after installing ‘Turnigy A q u a s t a r E S C ’ soft ware. It is Auto changed ®...
  • Page 4 Indicates to successfully detect the signal. Then It Is time to go now. NOTE: If the LVC of ESC Is set In “Auto’, after the two beeps there will follow beeps to detect the Lipo cells while the red LED flashing. TURNIGY AQUASTAR ESC MANUALS 4 page / 12 pages...
  • Page 5 USB Linker ESC 90A/120A Set-up CD STEPS to install the soft: - Insert the CD in the CD driver of the computer. - Double click the ‘Turnigy Aquastar ESC setup. exe’ TURNIGY AQUASTAR ESC MANUALS 5 page / 12 pages...
  • Page 6 - After click the ‘finish’ button , there will be an icon ‘Turnigy Aquastar ESC’ on computer desktop. (Meanwhile the soft will be automatically saved into ‘Start’ ‘Programs’.) -Installation complete. TURNIGY AQUASTAR ESC MANUALS 6 page / 12 pages...
  • Page 7 USB Linker is correct and ensure they are tightly connected without any loose. If they are both right, the problem is probably that the software has not been successfully installed on your PC. Please Install the soft again. TURNIGY AQUASTAR ESC MANUALS 7 page / 12 pages...
  • Page 8 Open the software by double left clicking the icon ‘Turnigy Aquastar ESC’ on desktop. ‘Programs’ open the software in ‘Start’ ‘Turnigy Aquastar ESC’ Select the com port by clicking the menu of ‘Port Num’ and input the right one. Click ‘Open’, then click ‘Connect’. The current settings of ESC will be displayed.
  • Page 9 - Single left click ‘Open’ to open the latest upgradeable firmware, which can be downloaded from website once a new one is released. - Click ‘Start’ to upgrade the firmware of ESC to the latest, it will be completed in 3-5 seconds. TURNIGY AQUASTAR ESC MANUALS 9 page / 12 pages...
  • Page 10 Recommended for most motors .Gives a good balance of power and efficiency. 5 °~ 20 ° Option 3: High advance timing Recommended for most of higher pole count motors 15° ~ 30 ° Recommended for most of all brushless motors. Option4:Auto(default) TURNIGY AQUASTAR ESC MANUALS 10 page / 12 pages...
  • Page 11 Recommended for most brushless motors Option 2: 12KHz Recommended for low inductance motors Option 3: 16KHz Recommended for very low inductance motors Note: we strongly recommend only the experienced modeler could change this setting. TURNIGY AQUASTAR ESC MANUALS 11 page / 12 pages...

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