PRB Waterproof ESC w/rev manual - Files-
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1. Horizon Service Center ATTN PRO BOAT Service 4105 Fieldstone Road Champaign Illinois 61822 Phone toll free 1 877 504 0233 Include your complete name and address information inside the carton as well as on the return address area Include a brief summary of the problem Date your correspondence and be sure your name and address appear on this enclosure Also include a phone number where you can be reached during the business day To receive warranty service your original dated sales receipt must be included to verify your proof of purchase date Providing warranty conditions have been met your SC 1 ESC will be repaired or replaced free of charge Non Warranty Repairs Should your repair cost exceed 50 of the retail purchase price you will be provided with an estimate advising you of your options Any return freight for non warranty repairs will be billed to the consumer For non warranty repairs please advise the payment option you prefer to use Specify VISA or MasterCard and include your card number and the expiration date Distributed exclusively by Horizon Hobby Inc www horizonhobby com 2003 Horizon Hobby Inc2. PRO BOAT Waterproof Electronic Speed Control ESC with Reverse Instruction Manual Thank you for choosing the Pro Boat brand Your satisfaction is our number one priority With this in mind we have produced this product to be of the highest quality performance and reliability We hope it provides you with hours of enjoyment in your next RC project a e High power FET control with proportional forward and reverse e High frequency design delivers smooth acceleration CONNECT ESC TO CH 2 e Prewired with Tamiya battery plug bullet style motor connectors and universal receiver plug that fit JR Hitec Airtronics Z Futaba and new KO radios e Designed to operate with stock to modified motors 15 turns or higher e Automatic programming makes setup a breeze STEERING Operation Proportional forward and reverse Input Voltage 6 cell 7 2 volts to 10 cell 12 volts DC Forward Current ccccccceees 50 amps Reverse Current cccccceeeeee 20 amps Full On Resistance 0 070 Ohms Frequency ssestissvnesissinrisaiiciartamnenenin 1000 Hz BEC output 0 6 VDC 1 amp max Dimensiomns 0006 1 68 x1 88 x0 52 42mm x 47mm x1l3mm Weight oo ccicsensacsaiieossbiiciis odsannavarsecerecomeansotnes 3 0 oz 89g Mounting the Speed Control Note Be sure all wiring connections can be reached prior
3. Connector Wire DLR1055 from your local hobby shop Connecting the Motor Wires Caution To detour Purple Wire glitches caused by Negative o RF radio frequency l lt 4 noise route all wires and the receiver antenna away from motor leads Secure with tie wraps not included Red Wire Nelle Positive Figure 6 Connecting the Battery The Pro Boat ESC comes prewired with a Tamiya style connector that is compatible with most battery packs Use a 6 tol0 cell battery pack 1 Be sure the On Off switch is in the Off position 2 Connect a fully charged battery pack to the speed control s battery connector Adjusting the Transmitter Note Refer to the radio instructions for specific information on transmitter setup 1 Set the Throttle Reversing switch to the NORMAL position This may need to be reversed on some brands of radios 2 Set the Throttle Trim to the CENTER position 3 Set the Throttle Exponential if applicable to minimum or zero Warranty Information Warranty Information cont Adjusting the Transmitter cont 4 Set the ATV if applicable to 100 Troubleshooting Guide Symptom Solution 5 If your transmitter has an adjustable Steering servo operates but the motor Programming is not complete Reprogram the trigger or stick position move it to the 50 50 position Speed Control Programming 1 Turn on the transmitter s power switch Be sure t
4. to mounting Mount the Pro Boat ESC in the location specified by your boats instruction manual Use double sided foam tape not included to secure the speed control in position BATTERY PACK TAMIYA 7 2V CONNECTOR lt S3S CA D POWER _ SWITCH Figure 1 SERVO Specifications Wiring the Receiver Note The Pro Boat ESC uses the motor battery to supply power to the receiver through the servo wires There is no need for a separate receiver battery e See your radio s instruction manual for proper connection Typically channel 2 is used to control the throttle e There are three wires involved in the universal receiver connector It is directly compatible with JR Hitec Airtronics Z Futaba and new KO systems e Older Airtronics or KO radio systems must use a modified wiring order 1 The positive red and negative brown wires must be reversed to operate with these radio systems To remove the wires from the plug use a small jewelers screwdriver to pry up the plastic tab associated with each wire Gently slide the brown wire out of the plug Repeat on the red wire and replace in the opposite positions 2 Install the plug referencing the wire colors on the steering servo for proper polarity 3 Install the plug Reference the wire colors on the steering servo for proper polarity Motor Capacitors If the motor 15 turns or more you are using does not have three capacitors already attached you must
5. erly See radio instruction manual ESC program does not match transmitter Reprogram ESC Motor capacitors broken missing Repair or replace Motor noise Move receiver further away from ESC motor and wiring Transmitter batteries low Replace batteries Interference transmitted on or near radio frequency Relocate or change radio channels see manufacturer s instructions Limited Warranty Pro Boat warranties this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase This warranty is limited to the original purchaser of this electronic speed control and is not transferable This warranty will not cover ESCs that have been modified misused or serviced by an unauthorized service center Your warranty may be voided if e Reverse voltage is applied to your Pro Boat ESC e g connecting battery pack backward plugging battery into the motor connector wires etc e Alteration or removal of the battery plug or connectors e Allowing your wires to become frayed or shorted e Use of less than 5 cell 6 0 volt or more than 10 cell 12 volt battery packs e Tampering with any of the electronic components Under no circumstances will the buyer be entitled to consequential or incidental damages This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights you also have other rights that may vary from state to state If your Pro Boat ESC is in need of repair please ship it freight prepaid to
6. he transmitter batteries are fully charged 2 Place the boat in position to allow the propeller to move freely or disconnect one of the motor wires from the motor 3 Turn on the receiver switch Move the throttle trigger stick to full throttle then to full reverse The ESC will automatically memorize the initial movement of the throttle channel each time the receiver switch is turned on 4 To reset the maximum throttle setting simply turn the ESC s power switch off then on and move the throttle stick to full movements again 5 When operation is complete turn off the receiver then the transmitter Note Do not turn off the transmitter first or the receiver may pick up stray signals and run out of control does not run Steering and motor do not function Full speed not attainable Motor slows but will not stop Reduced radio range interference ESC by following the programming instructions Speed control connected to receiver incorrectly Refer to manufacturer s instructions Motor defective Test motor independently repair or replace as needed Low batteries Charge as needed Receiver wired incorrectly Check polarity and orientation of control plugs Radio inoperational See radio instruction manual Batteries discharged Recharge or replace Transmitter adjusted improperly See radio instructions for proper adjustment ESC programmed incorrectly Reprogram Throttle trim may be set improp
7. install them Check with your local hobby shop for more information The supplied monolithic capacitors help prevent motor noise which lessens radio glitches 1 Using a small file scuff up an area on the motor can between the positive and negative tabs see Figure 2 Figure 2 Motor Capacitors 2 Take one of the capacitors and solder one wire to the positive motor tab with the other wire positioned over the scuffed area on the motor housing see Figure 3 3 Use another capacitor and solder one wire to the negative motor tab with the other wire positioned over the scuffed area as well 4 Solder both wires to the motor housing see Figure 4 A high wattage soldering iron may be necessary 5 Solder the third capacitor from the positive to the negative motor tabs see Figure 5 6 Use side cutters to remove excess Capacitor wires Figure 5 Some forward only ESCs require a Shottky diode attached to the motor for noise suppression Be certain there is not a diode attached to the motor when using the Pro Boat ESC or any other reversing electronic speed control Connecting the Motor Wires If your motor has pre attached male bullet connectors press the red motor wire into the plug that is wired to the positive motor terminal The purple wire is connected in the same manner to the negative motor tab see Figure 6 If your motor does not have male bullet connectors you may purchase a Motor
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