castle Hydra XLX2 8S Brushless Marine ESC User Guide
- June 9, 2024
- castle
Table of Contents
OVERPOWERING RC SINCE 1997 8S Brushless Marine ESC
User Guide
HYDRA XLX2 SPECIFICATIONS
| Application Guidelines | Hobby boats up to 50” |
|---|---|
| Input Voltage Range | Min: 3S LiPo, Max: 8S LiPo, 33.6 V |
| BEC Specs | Adjustable from 5V to 8.5 V (20 A peak), default 5.5V |
| Sensors | Yes, with optional Sensor Harness (P/N 011-0108-00) |
| Product Use Statement | • Applying voltages higher than 33.6 V will cause |
irreparable damage to your controller.
• WARNING: You must disconnect the AUX wire from your radio before connecting
to Castle Link. Failure to do so may result in damage to your Castle Link
and/or computer.
• The Hydra XLX2 is a high-performance controller; you must use high-discharge
cells in your high-performance application
to ensure vehicle performance (see Driver’s Ed Guide, “A Word About
Batteries”).
• The Hydra XLX2 requires the use of connectors designed for 150+ amps
continuous. Ex. Castle 6.5mm polarized or 8mm bullet (Driver’s Ed Guide,
“Connectors and Power Wiring”).
• The Hydra XLX2 is not intended for human or animal propulsion.
*Failure to adhere to the Product Use Statement constitutes a violation of the warranty agreement, and will result in non-warranty service fees to repair or replace damaged products.
GETTING STARTED
- Solder a high quality battery connector to the ESC (see Driver’s Ed Guide “Connectors and Power Wiring”).
- Mount the ESC and motor into the vehicle.
- Connect motor to the ESC (see Driver’s Ed Guide, “Motor Wiring”).
- Plug in the RX wire into throttle (#2) and AUX wire into auxiliary (#3/#4).
- Calibrate your ESC to your radio. (See below).
YOU ARE NOW READY TO GO!
THROTTLE CALIBRATION
- Radio on, battery plugged in, ESC off.
- Hold full throttle, turn ESC on (green LED).
- When red LED flashes, go to full reverse.
- When yellow LED flashes, go to neutral.
- Armed and ready!
DRIVER’S ED GUIDE
For more detailed information regarding Getting Started, Throttle Calibration,
using Castle Link, or Transmitter Programming, please read the Driver’s Ed
Guide by visiting: https://www.castlecreations.com/HydraXLX2DEG
Or scan this QR code with your smart device to open the link
https://www.castlecreations.com/HydraXLX2DEG
RECEIVER CONNECTION
| RX Wire | Plug the RX wire into the throttle (#2) channel on your receiver. |
|---|---|
| AUX Wire | The AUX wire allows you to adjust a setting “on-the-fly” using an |
auxiliary channel on your receiver. The AUX wire function is disabled by
default and is programmable via Castle Link. Plug this wire into the auxiliary
(#3/#4) channel on your receiver.
You MUST connect the AUX wire to an open channel on your receiver even if you
are not using the Auxiliary function.
TRANSMITTER PROGRAMMING REFERENCE
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Brake/Reverse Type
• With Reverse
• • Without Reverse*
• • • Crawler Reverse -
Voltage Cutoff
• Auto-Lipo*
• • None -
Brake Amount
• 25%
• • 50%*
• • • 75%
• • • • 100% -
Drag Brake
• Disabled*
• • 10%
• • • 20%
• • • • 30%
• • • • • Full On -
Motor Type
• Brushless*
• • Brushed Reversing -
Motor Direction
• Normal*
• • Reverse
AUDIBLE ALERT REFERENCE
| • • | Start Fail |
|---|---|
| • – | Low Voltage Cutoff |
| – • | Over-Current |
| • • – | Radio Glitch |
| • – • | Over-Temperature |
| • – – | Excessive Load |
| – • • | AUX Wire Radio Glitch |
| – • – | BEC Over-Temperature |
| • • • • | Data Log Full Warning |
ABOUT THE HYDRA XLX2
Motors| Please note that while the Hydra XLX2 is capable of handling
incredible amounts of power, your motor must also be up for the task. Always
run your motor within the manufacturer’s specs. Monitor motor, battery, and
controller temps carefully and never let the motor get above 100° C (212° F).
Excessive heat in the motor can damage the motor, the Hydra XLX2, and the
batteries.
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Prop Size| Always start with a smaller prop size. If you wish to change the
prop, motor, or battery, check your temperatures often on the first run. If
the electronics get too hot, decrease the prop pitch or diameter, or reduce
the pack voltage.
Programming| Programming The Hydra XLX2 is programmable via transmitter (see
Driver’s Ed Guide) or settings may be programmed via computer with a Castle
Link USB adapter (coupon for free adapter included in package). Program with a
mobile device using a Castle B•Link Bluetooth® Adapter (sold separately or
utilize product discount in lieu of free adapter). You must disconnect the AUX
WIRE prior to connecting your ESC to the Castle Link USB adapter to avoid
damage to the USB adapter. See the Drivers’ Ed Guide for more instructions on
transmitter programming and the Castle Link system (“Tuning with Castle Link”
and “Transmitter Programming”).
Data Logging| The Hydra XLX2 features data logging. You will be able to
measure and record important power system information during your race, turn-
by-turn. After your run, you can download and analyze this log using Castle
Link. You will be able to inspect many parameters including battery voltage,
motor RPM, ESC temperature and more. Additional information about using the
data logging features can be found in the Driver’s Ed Guide (“Data Logging”).
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Service)
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Revised 08/2022
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