SKRHQL[078™
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1. 4 flashes long pause 1 flash short pause 5 flashes long pause 1 flash short pause 6 flashes long pause Setting 1 cutoff voltage Option 4 6 0V Setting 1 cutoff voltage Option 5 9 0V Setting 1 cutoff voltage Option 6 12 0V Yes Throttle stick in up position your response Stores selection Flashes rapidly to confirm receipt of Return Tx s 9 2 below ick to center and proceed to next setting Current Limiting No Throttle stick in off position Yes Throttle stick in up position your response Flashes rapidly to con firm receipt of your response Stores selection Flashes rapidly to confirm receipt of Return Tx stick to center and proceed to next option for this setting Return Tx s 9 2 below ick to center and proceed to next setting Current Limiting No Throttle stick in off position Yes Throttle stick in up position your response Flashes rapidly to con firm receipt of your response Stores selection Flashes rapidly to confirm receipt of Return Tx stick to center and proceed to next option for this setting Return Tx s 9 2 below ick to center and proceed to next setting Current Limiting No Throttle stick in off position Flashes rapidly to con Maintains previous se firm receipt of your response ting for cutoff voltage no change Return Tx s 9 2 below2. Option 3 41 KHz Recommended for very low inductance motors Phoenix 45 Displays 8 flashes short pause 1 flash long pause 8 flashes short pause 2 flashes long pause 8 flashes short pause 3 flashes long pause Programming Question Asked Setting 7 switching rate Option 1 11 KHz Setting 7 timing advance Option 2 22KHz Setting 7 timing advance Option 3 41 KHz Yes T Your Response rottle stick in up position Sto LE Phoenix 45 Action res selection Flashes rapidly to confirm receipt of your response D remains on to confirm it is ready to be armed Programming complete 3 to arm the unit for flig Your Action Proceed to arming section of this User s Guide section ht No T Yes T hrottle stick in off position hrottle stick in up position Flashes rapidly to confirm receipt of your response Sto LE res selection Flashes rapidly to confirm receipt of your response D remains on to confirm it is ready to be armed Return Tx stick to center Programming complete 3 to arm the unit for flig and proceed to next option for this setting Proceed to arming section of this User s Guide section Flashes rapidly to confirm receipt of your response Return Tx stick to center and proceed to next option for this setting No Throttle stick
3. ick to center and proceed to next setting Current Limiting 9 2 describes the reaction of the Phoenix 45 when an over current condition is detected There are five options Programming Setting 2 Current Limiting NOTE Change this setting at your own risk Damage to the controller as a result of over current is NOT covered by the manufacturer s warranty Only experienced modelers should use this programming feature Current limiting Option 1 Very sensitive Option 2 Sensitive Option 3 Standard Moderate over current threshold will shut down after a slight delay Very low over current threshold will rapidly shut down Low over current threshold will rapidly shut down Option 4 Insensitive High over current threshold will shut down after a slight delay Option 5 Over current disabled Over current detection disabled pause pause pause pause 2 flashes short 2 flashes short 2 flashes short 2 flashes short Phoenix 45 Displays 2 flashes short pause 1 flash long pause pause 2 flashes long pause 3 flashes long pause 4 flashes long pause 5 flashes long Programming Question Asked Setting 2 current limiting Option 1 Very sensitive Setting 2 current limiting Option 2 Sensitive Setting 2 current limiting Option 3 Standard Setting 2 current limiting Option 4 Insensitive Setting
4. Option 1 soft delayed 4 seconds Your Response Yes Throttle stick in up position your response Phoenix 45 Action Stores selection Flashes rapidly to confirm receipt of Return Tx stick to center and proceed to next setting Throttle Type 9 4 below Your Action No Throttle stick in off position Flashes rapidly to confirm receipt of your response Return Tx stick to center and proceed to next option for this setting PHOENIX 45 User Guide This document Phoenix 45 software and Phoenix 45 PCB layout are all Copyright 2002 2003 by Patrick del Castillo and Castle Creations Page 4 of 6 Rev 5 date 09 01 04 PHO EN 1 X pe 4 5 TM Warning High power motor systems can be very dangerous High currents can heat wires and batteries causing fires and burning skin Follow the wiring directions carefully Model aircraft equipped with high power motors can kill sy Castle Creations 45 amp Brushless Sensorless Speed Control Always fly at a sanctioned field Never fly over or near spectators Even though this controller is equipped with a safety arming program you should still use caution when connecting the main battery Phoenix 45 Displays Programming Question Asked Yo
5. No Throttle stick in off position Yes Throttle stick in up position Flashes rapidly Stores selection o confirm receipt of your response Flashes rapidly to confirm recei pt o Return Tx s Return Tx stick to cen ick to center and proceed to next setting Brake Type 9 3 er and proceed to next option for this setting change your response below No Throttle stick in off position Flashes rapidly o confirm receipt of your response Return Tx stick to center and proceed to next setting Brake Type Maintains previous setting for Current Limiting no 9 3 below 9 3 Option 1 Soft delayed brake General aircraft use with fixed or folding prop Programming Setting 3 Brake Type Delayed brake provides a 4 second delay before braking occurs Soft brake provides 50 of full braking power hard brake is 100 braking power Hard brake should only be used on 10 cells or less Option 2 Hard delayed brake Direct drive applications where more braking power is required Option 3 Soft brake no delay Competition use where a very short brake delay is required Option 4 Hard brake no delay Competition use where a very short brake delay is required Option 5 Brake Disabled Helicopters Phoenix 45 Displays 3 flashes short pause flash long pause Programming Question Asked Setting 3 brake type
6. i ype Option 5 Yes Throttle stick in up position Stores selection Flashes rapidly to confirm receipt o Return Tx stick to center and proceed to next setting Throttle Type pause brake disabled your response 9 4 below No Throttle stick in off position Flas hes rapidly o con firm receipt of your response Return Tx stick to center and proceed to next setting Throttle Type Maintains previous setting for Brake Type no change 9 4 below 9 4 Programming Setting 4 Throttle Type Option 1 Auto Calibrating throttle Recommended for general aircraft Option 3 Governor Mode Low RPM Range see Note below Recommended for collective pitch helicopters Option 2 Fixed throttle Fixed pitch helicopters Option 4 Governor Mode High RPM Range see Note below Recommended for collective pitch helicopters Phoenix 45 Displays Programming Question Asked Your Response Phoenix 45 Action Your Action 4 flashes short pause 1 flash long pause Setting 4 throttle type Option 1 Yes Throttle stick in up position Stores selection Flashes rapidly to confirm receipt of Return Tx stick to center and proceed to next setting Timing Advance auto calibrating your response 9 5 below No Throttle stick in off position Flashes rapidly to confirm receipt of your response Return Tx stick to center and proceed to next option for this setting 4 flashes short pause 2 flashes long Setting 4 throttle type Option 2 Yes Thro
7. in off position Yes Throttle stick in up position Stores selection Flashes rapidly to confirm receipt of your response Programming complete Proceed to arming section of this User s Guide section LED remains on to confirm it is ready to be armed 3 to arm the unit for flight PE oe Flashes rapidly to confirm receipt of your response Maintains Programming complete Proceed to arming section of this User s Guide section No Throttle stick in off position previous setting for throttle type no change 3 to arm the unit for flig PHOENIX 45 User Guide Page 6 of 6 Rev 5 date 09 01 04 This document Phoenix 45 software and Phoenix 45 PCB layout are all Copyright 2002 2003 by Patrick del Castillo and Castle Creations
8. is lost or radio interference becomes severe 2 0 Wiring Your Phoenix 45 Tools required Wire cutters Wire strippers optional Soldering Iron 25 40 Parts required Solder rosin core electronic solder 2 1 Servo Ratings with BEC Enabled Battery connector Servo Type 5 6 cells 7 8 cells 9 10 cells 11 12 cells Standard micro servos gt 5 4 3 High Torque servos 4 4 3 2 2 2 Adding the Battery Connector The battery connector is attached to the side of the controller that has only two power wires and also has the radio connector Cut the wires to the length you require on the battery side Strip off of the wire insulation to expose just enough wire to attach the battery connector Note if you do not have a pair of wire strippers you can use a modeling knife to carefully cut through the insulation around the wire Then the insulation should easily pull off the wire Attach the battery connector to the wires ENSURING THAT THE POLARITY red wire to battery red wire black wire to battery black wire IS CORRECT following the instructions for the battery connector PHOENIX 45 User Guide Page 1 of 6 IMPORTANT NOTE YOU MUST BE SURE THAT THE POLARITY IS CORRECT WHEN CONNECTING THE SPEED CONTROLLER Incorrect polarity could permanently damage the controller 2 3 Connecting the Motor The motor is connected to the side of the controller that has THREE power wires Cut the wires to the len
9. skin Follow the wiring directions carefully Model aircraft equipped with high power motors can kill Always fly at a sanctioned field Never fly over or near spectators Even though this controller is equipped with a safety arming program you should still use caution when connecting the main battery 4 0 Using the Features of Your Phoenix 45 BEC The BEC power is supplied to the receiver and servos through the receiver connector wires If you wish to disable the BEC and use a separate receiver battery required for the use of more than twelve cells you must first cut the red wire in the trio of receiver wires Simply use a pair of wire cutters to remove a short section of the red wire near the receiver connector and be sure to insulate the cut wire with a bit of electrical tape Then you may safely use a battery with your receiver Brake moving the transmitter throttle stick to the bottom position enables the prop brake Cutoff The motor cutoff will occur when the input battery voltage drops below the programmed cutoff voltage for more than one half second Once motor cutoff has occurred moving the throttle to the braking position full off can re arm the controller This will allow restart of the motor at low throttle after cutoff has occurred WARNING Repeated restarting of the motor may drain the battery to a point where the radio receiver will stop operating resulting in a loss of control of the model Loss of Transmit
10. to remove the red and brown wires Insert the wires back into the plug and press down the retention tab 3 0 Flying with Your Phoenix 45 ALWAYS PERFORM A RANGE CHECK BEFORE FLYING WITH ANY NEW SPEED CONTROLLER PERFORM YOUR RANGE CHECK AT FULL THROTTLE HALF THROTTLE AND NO THROTTLE Initialization sequence Connect the speed controller receiver connector to the proper channel on your receiver usually channel 3 Turn on your transmitter Connect the main power battery to the speed controller The speed controller will remain disarmed will not operate until it sees more than four seconds of brake throttle Move the throttle arm to the lowest position on your transmitter wait at least four seconds and then test the controller to make sure that the throttle operates Go fly If the ESC cutoff occurs before you land you may restart the motor and use low throttle if necessary by moving the throttle stick all the way down to the brake position and then throttling back up ESC cutoff will occur again if the voltage drops too low BRWNe nun Rev 5 date 09 01 04 This document Phoenix 45 software and Phoenix 45 PCB layout are all Copyright 2002 2003 by Patrick del Castillo and Castle Creations PHOENIX 45 By Castle Creations 45 amp Brushless Sensorless Speed Control Warning High power motor systems can be very dangerous High currents can heat wires and batteries causing fires and burning
11. 2 current limiting Option 5 Disabled Your Response Yes Throttle stick in up position your response Stores selection Phoenix 45 Action Flashes rapidly to confirm recei pt o Return Tx s below ick to center and proceed to next setting Brake Type 9 3 Your Action No Throttle stick in off position Yes Throttle stick in up position Flashes rapidly your response Stores selection o confirm receipt of your response Flashes rapidly to confirm recei pt o Return Tx s below Return Tx stick to cen ick to center and proceed to next setting Brake Type 9 3 er and proceed to next option for this setting No Throttle stick in off position Yes Throttle stick in up position Flashes rapidly your response Stores selection o confirm receipt of your respons Flashes rapidly to confirm recei e pt o Return Tx s below Return Tx stick to cen ick to center and proceed to next setting Brake Type 9 3 er and proceed to next option for this setting No Throttle stick in off position Yes Throttle stick in up position Flashes rapidly your response Stores selection o confirm receipt of your response Flashes rapidly to confirm recei pt o Return Tx s below Return Tx stick to cen ick to center and proceed to next setting Brake Type 9 3 er and proceed to next option for this setting
12. PHOENIX 45 By Castle Creations 45 amp Brushless Sensorless Speed Control Warning High power motor systems can be very dangerous High currents can heat wires and batteries causing fires and burning skin Follow the wiring directions carefully Model aircraft equipped with high power motors can kill Always fly at a sanctioned field Never fly over or near spectators Even though this controller is equipped with a safety arming program you should still use caution when connecting the main battery 1 0 Features of the Phoenix 45 Extremely Low Resistance 0026 ohms e High rate adjustable switching PWM Up to 45 amps continuous current with proper air flow 60 amps surge Five to ten cells with four micro servos Up to twelve cells with three micro servos Sixteen cells MAX with BEC disabled Dynamic braking ensures folding props fold promptly BEC 3A provides power to receiver and servos eliminates separate receiver battery User Programmable Features Low voltage cutoff including Auto Lipo as default Over current Protection Brake Type Throttle Range fixed self adjusting governor Timing Advance Cutoff Type Soft Start ramp up Switching Frequency Runs motor in forward OR reverse e Auto Motor Cutoff with Reset e Safe power on arming program ensures motor will not accidentally turn on Low torque soft start prevents damage to fragile gearboxes e Auto shut down when signal
13. actures recommendations 9 1 Programming Setting 1 Cutoff Voltage Setting Recommended for use with Setting Recommended for use with Option 1 Auto Lipo Auto detects Lipo cell count and sets 3v cell cutoff Option 4 6 0V cutoff voltage 7 10 cell NiCad or NiMH packs or 2 cell Lithium packs Option 2 4 0V cutoff voltage 5 cell NiCad or NiMH packs Option 5 9 0V cutoff voltage 12 14 cell NiCad 12 16 cell NiMH or 3 cell Lithium packs Option 3 5 0V cutoff voltage 6 8 cell NiCad or NiMH packs Option 6 12 0V cutoff voltage 16 cell Nicad packs or 4 cell Lithium packs Phoenix 45 Displays Programming Question Asked Your Response Phoenix 45 Action Your Action 1 flash short pause 1 flash long pause Setting 1 cutoff voltage Option 1 ee a Stores selection Flashes rapidly to confirm receipt of Return Tx stick to center and proceed to next setting Current Limiting Auto Lipo Yes Throttle stick in up position your response 9 2 below Mey o Flashes rapidly to confirm receipt of your response Return Tx stick to center and proceed to next option for this setting No Throttle stick in off position 1 flash short pause 2 flashes long pause Setting 1 cutoff voltage Option 2 oe Re Stores selection Flashes rapidly to confirm receipt of Return Tx stick to center and proceed to next setting Current Limiting 4 0V Yes Throttle stick in up position your response 9 2 below Bee PA Flashes rapidly to confirm rece
14. below No Throttle stick in off position Yes Throttle stick in up position Flashes rapidly to confirm receipt of your response Stores selection Flashes rapidly to confirm receipt of your response Return Tx stick to center Return Tx stick to center and proceed to next option for this setting and proceed to next setting Soft Start 9 7 below No Throttle stick in off position Flashes rapidly to confirm receipt of your response Maintains previous setting for Cutoff Type no change Return Tx stick to center and proceed to next setting Soft Start 9 7 below 9 7 Programming Setting 7 Soft Start Option 1 Very soft start Option 2 Soft Start Recommended for use with fragile gearboxes governor mode slowest spool up softest start Recommended for most setups governor mode soft start slow spool up Option 3 Fast start Recommended for fastest startup governor mode faster start fast spool up Phoenix 45 Displays Programming Question Asked 7 flashes short pause 1 flash long pause Setting 7 soft start Option 1 very soft start Your Response Yes Throttle stick in up position Phoenix 45 Action Stores selection Flashes rapidly to confirm receipt of your response LED remains on to confirm it is ready to be armed eturn Tx stick to center and proceed to next setting PWM Rate 9 8 below Your Action 7 flashe
15. e option 1 then after programming that setting you can disconnect power from the Phoenix 45 and proceed to the arming sequence see Section 3 0 Disconnecting the controller in the middle of programming simply retains the values for the remaining programming options that were previously set up Rev 5 date 09 01 04 This document Phoenix 45 software and Phoenix 45 PCB layout are all Copyright 2002 2003 by Patrick del Castillo and Castle Creations PHO E N MX 4 5 Warning High power motor systems can be very dangerous High currents can heat wires and batteries causing fires and burning skin Follow the wiring directions carefully Model aircraft equipped with high power motors can kill Always fly at a sanctioned field Never fly over or near By Ca s tl e C reat lons spectators Even though this controller is equipped with a safety arming program you should still use 45 amp Brushless Sensorless Speed Control caution when connecting the main battery i 8 2 7 Move your transmitter stick to the top position again 8 0 Entering Programming Mode 8 2 8 After approximately 2 seconds the Phoenix 45 will emit a short tone and the LED on the ATM The Phoenix 45 software is designed to make it difficult to accidentally enter programming mode BOS e ne OP An OUUE fask a SOM triple flash followed bya pa se therefore it may seem like a long process to enter programming mode This is to prevent entering programming m
16. gth you require on the motor side DO NOT CUT the wires leading from the motor Strip the wire insulation to expose just enough wire to solder the wires to the motor terminals There should be three wires extending from the motor Connect the three speed control wires to the three motor wires Align the wires carefully and solder to the motor wires Ensure that all connections battery and motor are correctly polarized 2 4 Reversing Rotation Bench test the motor connections noting the rotation of the motor To change the rotation of the motor swap ANY two motor wire connections Connector Phoenix 45 Battery Fig 1 Motor wiring diagram 2 5 Connecting the Receiver Connect the receiver lead the three color twisted wires with a connector on the end to the throttle channel on your receiver usually channel 3 Do not connect a battery to the receiver as the Phoenix 45 will supply power to the receiver and servos through the receiver connector If you are using more than 12 cells you must use a separate receiver battery See the section 4 0 under the heading BEC for instructions on disabling the BEC to use a separate receiver battery Older AirTronics systems require a minor change to the wiring in the receiver connector supplied with the speed controller Reverse the red power and brown ground wires in the connector plug so that the plug is orange brown red Use a knife blade to lift the retention tabs on the connector plug
17. he motor runs and the controller will attempt to hold that RPM regardless of load changes This is useful in a collective pitch helicopter where a constant head speed is desirable The low RPM range has finer RPM control at lower RPMs and the high RPM range has finer RPM control at higher RPMS The low RPM range is useful for low pole count motors Hacker etc and low RPMs on higher pole count motors The high RPM range is useful for higher pole count motors and higher RPMs Brake is ALWAYS disabled in Governor Mode 9 5 Programming Setting 5 Electronic timing advance Option 1 High advance timing 12 35 Recommended for higher pole count motors eg Jeti or large Mega motors Gives more power at the expense of efficiency Option 2 Standard advance timing 5 20 Recommended for most motors Aveox Hacker Astro smaller Mega Kontronik Gives a good balance of power and efficiency Option 3 Low advance timing 0 15 Recommended for use when efficiency or run time is primary concern Gives a slight loss of power with a slight increase in efficiency NOTE The controller senses the motor type by its inductance and automatically sets the maximum advance according to motor type eg outrunner motors will automatically be run at a higher advance setting Phoenix 45 Displays Programming Question Asked Your Response Phoenix 45 Action Your Action 5 flashes short pause 1 flash long pause Set
18. ipt of your response Return Tx stick to center and proceed to next option for this setting No Throttle stick in off position 1 flash short pause 3 flashes long pause Setting 1 cutoff voltage Option 3 pa o Stores selection Flashes rapidly to confirm receipt of Return Tx stick to center and proceed to next setting Current Limiting 5 0V Yes Throttle stick in up position your response 9 2 below Flashes rapidly to confirm receipt of your response Return Tx stick to center and proceed to next option for this setting No Throttle stick in off position PHOENIX 45 User Guide Page 3 of 6 Rev 5 date 09 01 04 This document Phoenix 45 software and Phoenix 45 PCB layout are all Copyright 2002 2003 by Patrick del Castillo and Castle Creations PHOENIX 45 sy Castle Creations 45 amp Brushless Sensorless Speed Control Phoenix 45 Displays Programming Question Asked Warning High power motor systems can be very dangerous High currents can heat wires and batteries causing fires and burning skin Follow the wiring directions carefully Model aircraft equipped with high power motors can kill Always fly at a sanctioned field Never fly over or near spectators Even though this controller is equipped with a safety arming program you should still use caution when connecting the main battery Your Response Phoenix 45 Action Your Action 1 flash short pause
19. o center and proceed to next setting Cutoff Type 9 6 below No Throttle stick in off position Flashes rapidly to confirm receipt of your response Return Tx stick to center and proceed to next option for this setting 5 flashes short pause 3 flashes long pause Setting 5 timing advance Option 3 low Yes Throttle stick in up position Stores selection Flashes rapidly to confirm receipt of your response Return Tx stick to center and proceed to next setting Cutoff Type 9 6 below No Throttle stick in off position Flashes rapidly to confirm receipt of your response Maintains previous setting for timing advance no change Return Tx stick to center and proceed to next setting Cutoff Type 9 6 below 9 6 Programming Setting 6 Cutoff Type Option 1 Hard Cutoff Immediate motor shutdown Option 2 Soft Cutoff Throttle down at low voltage or over current Phoenix 45 Displays 6 flashes short pause 1 flash long pause 6 flashes short pause 2 flashes long pause Programming Question Asked Setting 6 cutoff type Option 1 hard cutoff Setting 6 cutoff type Option 2 soft cutoff Your Response Yes Throttle stick in up position Phoenix 45 Action Stores selection Flashes rapidly to confirm receipt of your response Return Tx stick to center Your Action and proceed to next setting Soft Start 9 7
20. ode while preparing to fly or while in flight To enter programming mode follow the steps below Phoenix 45 responds flash flash flash pause 8 2 9 Move your transmitter stick back to the middle position again 8 2 10 After approximately 2 seconds the Phoenix 45 will emit four short tones and the LED on the Phoenix 45 will start a flash sequence of a single flash followed by another single flash 8 1 Verify Normal Operation If this is the first time the Phoenix 45 has been used it is important to verify that the Phoenix 45 followed by a long pause operates normally with your transmitter otherwise programming may not function properly Follow the instructions in section 3 0 Initialization Sequence steps 1 4 Once you have verified that the Phoenix 45 Phoenix 45 responds flash flash pause operates normally proceed to 8 2 below If the Phoenix 45 does not operate properly see section 5 0 Troubleshooting 8 2 11 The Phoenix 45 is now in programming mode and asking you the first question in section 9 1 p 8 2 12 Proceed to Section 9 0 Programming the Phoenix 45 8 2 Enter Programming Mode 8 2 1 Remove battery power from the Phoenix 45 9 0 Programming the Phoenix 45 8 2 2 Move the transmitter stick to the top position normally full On 8 2 3 Reconnect battery power to the Phoenix 45 Important Note When answering a question you will need to move the transmitter s
21. ogrammed in the Phoenix 45 1 Cutoff voltage 2 Current Limiting 3 Brake Type 4 Throttle Type 5 Timing Advance 6 Cutoff Type 7 Soft Start and 8 PWM Switching Frequency As the programmer you must answer yes or no to the setting values as they are presented by the Phoenix 45 The setting values are flashed out by the LED Answering no to a setting value will cause the Phoenix 45 to ask for the next value Answering yes to a setting value will store that setting in the Phoenix 45 s permanent memory After a setting is stored the Phoenix 45 will continue to ask about other settings until all settings have been stored NOTE If you answer no to all values for a particular setting the Phoenix 45 will keep whatever value had been previously programmed Only by answering yes to a value will the Phoenix 45 store change that value When answering a question you will need to move the transmitter stick to the yes full on throttle position or the no full off throttle position and keep it there for about 5 seconds When the Phoenix 45 has accepted your answer it will flash the LED rapidly After the LED starts it s rapid flashing move the throttle stick to the middle position to confirm that you are ready for the Phoenix 45 to ask the next question You are not required to continue through all eight programming options For example if you wish only to change the Cutoff Voltag
22. ot seeing the four seconds of dead space low throttle and is not arming Try moving your throttle stick all the way down and moving the trim all the way down Wait for four seconds and try the throttle again If it still does not arm you may need to reverse the throttle control on your transmitter see your radio documentation You may also check to make sure that your endpoint adjustments on your radio if it has them are set all the way open Every time I throttle all the way up the controller cuts off after a few seconds even with fresh charged batteries The controller will automatically shut down the motor if the battery voltage falls below the programmed voltage cutoff factory preset at 5 0V for more than half a second This is to protect your airplane from a loss of control caused by too low a voltage at the receiver If the cutoff is kicking in with fresh charged batteries it means that the voltage is dropping very quickly This is usually an indication of a motor that is drawing too much current for the batteries to handle Try using a smaller prop on the motor or using batteries with a higher rating for example if you are using 800AR cells you might try going to 1000SCR cells PHOENIX 45 User Guide Page 2 of 6 The LED comes on when I throttle up This is normal The LED comes on when full throttle has been reached If the unit is in Auto Calibrating Throttle mode program setting 4 1 then you may see full thro
23. s short pause 2 flashes long pause Setting 7 soft start Option 2 soft start No T hrottle stick in off position Yes Throttle stick in up position Flashes rapidly to confirm receipt of your response Stores selection Flashes rapidly to confirm receipt of your response LED remains on to confirm it is ready to be armed Return Tx stick to center and proceed to next option for this setting Return Tx stick to center and proceed to next setting PWM Rate 9 8 below 7 flashes short pause 3 flashes long pause Setting 7 soft start Option 3 fast start No T hrottle stick in off position Yes Throttle stick in up position Flashes rapidly to confirm receipt of your response Stores selection Flashes rapidly to confirm receipt of your response LED remains on to confirm it is ready to be armed eturn Tx stick to center and proceed to next option for this setting Return Tx stick to center and proceed to next setting PWM Rate 9 8 below No T hrottle stick in off position Flashes rapidly to confirm receipt of your response Maintains previous setting for throttle type no change Return Tx stick to center and proceed to next setting PWM Rate 9 8 below lt Programming Setting 8 PWM Switching Rate Option 1 11 KHz Recommended for most brushless motors Option 2 22 KHz Recommended for low inductance motors
24. ter Signal or excessive radio noise cutoff Motor cutoff will also occur if the signal from the transmitter is lost or if the radio noise becomes excessive After radio connection has been reestablished moving the throttle to the braking position full off for one second can restart the motor Safe Power Up The Safe Power up feature is a finger saver designed to prevent the motor from starting accidentally on power up To arm the controller the transmitter stick must be held in the Brake position all the way down for at least four seconds Until the controller is armed it will not provide any power to the motor regardless of where the throttle stick on your transmitter is positioned Before flying your model be sure to blip the throttle to ensure that the controller is armed LED The LED is used for programming the features on the Phoenix 45 Once armed the LED also provides an indication that the controller has reached full throttle by lighting solid when full throttle is reached If the unit is in Auto Calibrating Throttle mode program setting 4 1 then you may see full throttle LED indication before the stick is in the full up position Simply continue moving the stick to full up The controller will detect the high stick travel and adjust full throttle accordingly 5 0 Troubleshooting Everything is hooked up correctly the BEC receiver and servos works but the throttle does not work The controller is n
25. tick to the yes full 8 2 4 After approximately 2 seconds the Phoenix 45 will emit a short tone and the LED on the On throttle position or the no full Off throttle position and keep it there for about 2 seconds When the Phoenix 45 has accepted your answer it will flash the LED rapidly After the LED starts it s rapid Phoenix 45 should flash a short single flash followed by a pause flashing move the throttle stick to the middle position to confirm that you are ready for the Phoenix 45 to Phoenix 45 responds flash pause ask the next question 8 2 5 Move your transmitter stick to the middle position If you wish to re program only some of the features you do not need to continue through the programming 8 2 6 After approximately 2 seconds the Phoenix 45 will emit a short tone and the LED on the steps for the remaining settings Once you have programmed each of the features you wish to change and the Phoenix 45 should flash a short double flash followed by a pause Phoenix 45 has confirmed the selection instead of returning to mid throttle for the next question f disconnect battery power re connect power and arm the speed control as normal see Section 3 0 Phoenix 45 responds flash flash pause DR p d Factory default settings are indicated by an asterisk in the option listings below NOTE When setting Lipo cut off voltage follow your battery manuf
26. ting 5 timing advance Option 1 Yes Throttle stick in up position Stores selection Flashes rapidly to confirm receipt of Return Tx stick to center and proceed to next setting Cutoff Type 9 6 high advance your response below No Throttle stick in off position Flashes rapidly to confirm receipt of your response Return Tx stick to center and proceed to next option for this setting PHOENIX 45 User Guide Page 5 of 6 Rev 5 date 09 01 04 This document Phoenix 45 software and Phoenix 45 PCB layout are all Copyright 2002 2003 by Patrick del Castillo and Castle Creations PHOENIX 45 sy Castle Creations 45 amp Brushless Sensorless Speed Control Phoenix 45 Displays Programming Question Asked Warning High power motor systems can be very dangerous High currents can heat wires and batteries causing fires and burning skin Follow the wiring directions carefully Model aircraft equipped with high power motors can kill Always fly at a sanctioned field Never fly over or near spectators Even though this controller is equipped with a safety arming program you should still use caution when connecting the main battery Your Response Phoenix 45 Action Your Action 5 flashes short pause 2 flashes long pause Setting 5 timing advance Option 2 standard Yes Throttle stick in up position Stores selection Flashes rapidly to confirm receipt of your response Return Tx stick t
27. ttle LED indication before the stick is in the full up position Simply continue moving the stick to full up The controller will detect the high stick travel and adjust full throttle accordingly Nothing seems to work receiver and servos are dead and the throttle is dead Check all connections to ensure that they are correct and that the polarity connections are correct If everything is correctly connected and the receiver and servos still do not work contact the dealer where you purchased your Phoenix 45 or Contact Castle Creations directly See info below 6 0 Contact Warranty Information Your Phoenix 45 is warranted for one 1 year from date of purchase to be free from manufacturing and component defects This warranty does not cover abuse neglect or damage due to incorrect wiring over voltage or overloading If you have any questions comments or wish to return your Phoenix 45 for warranty or non warranty repair replacement contact Castle Creations at Castle Creations Email support castlecreations com 402 E Pendleton Ave Fax 785 883 4571 Wellsville KS 66092 Website http www castlecreations com Tel 785 883 4519 7 0 Phoenix 45 Programming Features Programming the Phoenix 45 Programming the Phoenix 45 is as simple as answering a few questions The Phoenix 45 asks questions by flashing a setting number followed by the possible setting values There are eight settings that can be pr
28. ttle stick in up position Stores selection Flashes rapidly to confirm receipt of Return Tx stick to center and proceed to next setting Timing Advance pause fixed your response 9 5 below No Throttle stick in off position Flashes rapidly to confirm receipt of your response Return Tx stick to center and proceed to next option for this setting 4 flashes short pause 3 flashes long Setting 4 throttle type Option 3 Yes Throttle stick in up position Stores selection Flashes rapidly to confirm receipt of Return Tx stick to center and proceed to next setting Timing Advance pause Governor mode Low RPM range your response 9 5 below No Throttle stick in off position Flashes rapidly to confirm receipt of your response Return Tx stick to center and proceed to next option for this setting 4 flashes short pause 4 flashes long Setting 4 throttle type Option 4 Yes Throttle stick in up position Stores selection Flashes rapidly to confirm receipt of Return Tx stick to center and proceed to next setting Timing Advance pause Governor mode High RPM range your response 9 5 below No Throttle stick in off position Flas hes rapidly o con firm receipt of your response Return Tx stick to center and proceed to next setting Timing Advance Maintains previous setting for throttle no change 9 5 below NOTE Governor mode acts as an RPM control rather than a throttle control Throttle stick position determines the RPM that t
29. ur Response Phoenix 45 Action Your Action 3 flashes short pause 2 flashes long Setting 3 brake type Option 2 Yes Throttle stick in up position Stores selection Flashes rapidly to confirm receipt o Return Tx stick to center and proceed to next setting Throttle Type pause hard delayed 4 seconds your response 9 4 below No Throttle stick in off position Flashes rapidly to confirm receipt of your response Return Tx stick to center and proceed to next option for this setting 3 flashes short pause 3 flashes long Setting 3 bral ke type Option 3 Yes Throttle stick in up position Stores selection Flashes rapidly to confirm receipt o Return Tx stick to center and proceed to next setting Throttle Type pause soft no delay your response 9 4 below No Throttle stick in off position Flashes rapidly to confirm receipt of your response Return Tx stick to center and proceed to next option for this setting 3 flashes short pause 4 flashes long Setting 3 bral ke type Option 4 Yes Throttle stick in up position Stores selection Flashes rapidly to confirm receipt o Return Tx stick to center and proceed to next setting Throttle Type pause hard no delay your response 9 4 below No Throttle stick in off position Flashes rapidly to confirm receipt of your response Return Tx stick to center and proceed to next option for this setting 3 flashes short pause 5 flashes long Setting 3 bra ke
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