HORIZON SPMXSE2130S Black Edition Sensored Brushless Smart Instruction Manual

HORIZON SPMXSE2130S Black Edition Sensored Brushless Smart

Product Information
Specifications

• Motor Type: Constant/Peak
• Applications: LiPo Cells, BEC Output, Programming Port
• Wiring Diagram: Switch Board, On/Off Button, Set Button, Smart Wire Solder Tab
• Battery Leads: Battery*, Cooling Fan, Programming Port, Sensor Port
• LED Indicators: Steering Servo*, Motor Leads**, Sensor Wire
• Throttle Connection: Receiver*, Throttle Signal

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Meaning of Special Language

• The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product:
• WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of property damage, collateral damage, and serious injury OR create a high probability of superficial injury.
• CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of physical property damage AND a possibility of serious injury.
• NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property damage AND a little or no possibility of injury.
• WARNING: Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the features of the product before operating. Failure to operate the product correctly can result in damage to the product, personal property and cause serious injury.

This is a sophisticated hobby product. It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic mechanical ability. Failure to operate this Product in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or damage to the product or other property. This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision. Do not attempt disassembly, use with incompatible components or augment product in any way without the approval of Horizon Hobby, LLC. This manual contains instructions for safety, operation and maintenance. It is essential to read and follow all the instructions and warnings in the manual, prior to assembly, setup or use, in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury.

Age Recommendation: Not for children under 14 years. This is not a toy.

NOTICE: This product is only intended for use with unmanned, hobby-grade, remote-controlled vehicles and aircraft. Horizon Hobby disclaims all liability outside of the intended purpose and will not provide warranty service related thereto.

System Specifications

Wiring Diagram

*Not Included
**Some Firma ESCs feature female bullet connectors directly on the ESC case

Throttle Signal

Smart Throttle
The Spektrum Firma™ ESC is compatible with Smart Throttle. Smart Throttle combines throttle signals with telemetry data from the ESC on one normal three-wire servo connector. Smart Throttle compatible receivers will detect a Smart Throttle ESC and automatically begin to send telemetry information to your transmitter.
Using the Smart Throttle connection this ESC can send voltage, current, and other telemetry data. It can also pass along battery data from compatible Spektrum Smart batteries. A Spektrum Smart battery with IC3™ or IC5™ connector is required for battery data. EC3™ connectors are compatible for basic operation, but will not provide Smart battery data.
Only certain Spektrum telemetry receivers include Smart Throttle, check your receiver manual for more information. If the ESC is not connected to a Smart Throttle compatible receiver no telemetry data from the ESC will be available, but the ESC will operate normally with a common servo signal (PWM).

Normal Servo Signal (PWM)
The Firma ESCs are fully compatible with common RC receivers and will use a conventional PWM signal for basic operation.

Installation and Wiring

1. Mount the ESC and power button with the included mounting tabs or double-sided foam tape. Select a location to mount the ESC with good ventilation for cooling.
2. Solder the ESC A wire to the A solder tab on the motor; solder the ESC B wire to the B solder tab on the motor; solder the ESC C wire to the C solder tab on the motor.
3. Connect the 6-strand sensor wire from the ESC to motor.
4. Secure all wiring so it is protected from damage or being caught by moving parts.
5. To reverse motor direction, use the SPMXCA200 program card or Text Gen TX programming with a compatible Spektrum transmitter and receiver. NOTICE: Do not connect a dedicated receiver battery to the receiver along with the ESC. When the ESC is powered ON it provides the receiver with 6V regulated power from the main battery through the throttle con-nection. The ESC may be damaged if the receiver is also connected to a dedicated receiver battery.

ESC and Transmitter Calibration

1.  Begin with the transmitter and receiver binding com-plete.

2. Set your transmitter’s throttle channel to 100% travel and trim to neutral.

3. Turn on your transmitter and connect a battery to the ESC but don’t power it on.

4. Press and hold the Set button while turning on the ESC. When the red LED begins to flash, release the Set button. The ESC will enter programming mode if the button is pressed for more than three seconds.
   TIP: The red LED should be flashing when the ESC enters calibration mode. If the green LED is flashing the ESC is in programming mode.

5. Leave the throttle trigger at the neutral position, then press and release the Set button. The red LED will stop flashing, the green LED will flash one time and the motor will make a tone to indicate the neutral position has been accepted.

6. Hold the throttle trigger at the full throttle position then press and release the Set button. The green LED will flash twice and the motor will make two tones to indicate the full throttle position has been accepted.

7. Hold the throttle trigger at the full brake position then press and release the Set button. The green LED will flash three times and the motor will make three tones to indicate the full brake position has been accepted.

The motor will operate normally after calibration is completed.

Button Programming

More Programming Options
The programmable items and their options can be found on the included programming card. Use the button programming, Smart ESC programming box (SPMXCA200) or the SmartLink USB updating and programmer applica-tion to make settings changes. Programming can also be done through Firma programming on specific computer transmitters. See SpektrumRC.com for more details about your Firma ESC.

Programming with the SPMXCA200 Smart

Programmer Box

1. Unplug the fan and connect the programming lead to the fan port.
2. Connect a battery to the ESC.
3. Power on the ESC and select the parameter with the SELECT button.
4. Change the values of the selected parameter with the EDIT button
5. Press the SAVE button to save the changes. The ESC requires a power cycle to implement the saved changes.

Firma Programming

Advanced features for your ESC may be accessed directly through your Spektrum- compatible transmitter (DX5C, DX5 Rugged, DX5R, DX5 Pro AND DX6R) when using a compatible Spektrum™ Firma™ Smart speed control with a Smart compatible telemetry receiver.

More Programming Options

1. Power ON your Transmitter.
2. Power ON your Smart equipped vehicle.
3. When the Smart logo is visible on the Main Screen of your transmitter, scroll to the Firma Programming page.
4.  Follow the on-screen prompts as directed. (Turn wheel all the way to the Right and hold for 5 seconds, then all the way to the Left and hold for 5 seconds.)
5. The menu will change to ESC programing options, at which time throttle is disabled. The vehicle will not respond to throttle commands while in the ESC programming menu. Normal throttle control will resume when you select one of Exit options on the Smart ESC page.
6. The functions listed in the transmitter menu are same as the Spektrum ESC Program box.
   • Use the throttle trigger to move the menu; Pull the trigger (forward throttle)to move the menu down. Push the trigger (reverse throttle) to move the menu up.
   • Cursors next to the line show which function is available to select.
   • Turning the wheel to the left or right will let you access the parameters within each function. An asterisk “*” next to the parameter shows the ESC’s default setting.
   • Select the Exit option you want by moving the cursor to the chosen position. Then turn the wheel to the Left or Right to exit the Menu
   • Save w/Exit: will save any parameter settings changed.
   • Default w/Exit: will return all parameters to ESC default settings.
   • Exit: will leave the Smart ESC menu, and not save any changes.
7. Once you choose an exit option you will hear the normal startup tones as the ESC reconnects with the 5Pro. Normal throttle control will only be restored after selecting one of the Exit options.

IMPORTANT: You can access other transmitter menu functions away from the Firma Programming screen, but you cannot drive your until you Exit the Firma Program-ming screen. While the Firma Programming screen is active, the throttle is disabled on the vehicle. Steering control remains active during ESC programming.

Operation

1. Connect a battery to the ESC.

2. Leave the transmitter throttle at neutral and press the On/Off button on the ESC to turn it on. The ESC will cause the motor to make several tones.
   The number of tones indicates (1) the ESC is in opera-tion (2) the LiPo cell count detected and (3) the ESC is in a ready-to-use state.

3.  Press the On/Off button or unplug the battery to turn off the ESC.
   NOTICE: Do not leave a battery connected with the ESC turned off for extended periods of time. Always unplug the battery for storage or the battery may be damaged.

Programmable Features

1. Running Mode
2. Max Reverse Force (%)
3. LiPo Cells
4. Cutoff Voltage
5. BEC Voltage
6. Motor Rotation
7. Punch (Level)
8. Initial Throttle Force (%)
9.  PWM Drive Frequency (K)
10. Drag Brake Force (%)
11.  Max Brake Force (%)
12. Brake Frequency (K)
13. Turbo Timing
14. Turbo Delay

Programmable Values

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LED flashes red once and one signal pulse per second| LVC protection activated. (detected by entire voltage of battery)

LED flashes red twice and two signal pulses per second

| LVC protection activation has detected a weak cell within a Smart battery (a cell has

reached as low as 2.8V). This is a warning that the pack’s health is at a level of low output capabilities.

LED flashes green with short single pulses| The ESC is in thermal shutoff mode
LED flashes green with two short pulses repeating| Battery under voltage (cell count too low)
LED flashes green with three short pulses repeating| The ESC has exceeded the continuous current limit
LED flashes green with five short pulses repeating| Capacitor temp has been exceeded

Troubleshooting Guide

Problem and LED Indicator| Error Mode| Possible Causes| ****

Solution

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Motor won’t operate. LED flashes red once with a single short pulse.| LVC has been activated for non smart battery.| Battery voltage is below the

LVC setting.

| Verify the battery is charged.
ESC settings are incorrect for the battery.| Verify the ESC settings are correct for the

battery.

Motor won’t operate. LED flashes red twice with two short single pulses.| LVC has been activated for smart battery.| Battery voltage is below the

LVC setting.

| Verify the battery is charged.
ESC settings are incorrect for the battery.| Verify the ESC settings are correct for the

battery.

Motor won’t operate. LED flashes green twice, repeat- ing.|

The ESC is in thermal shutoff mode.

| ****

The ESC is not getting ad- equate airflow.

| Turn off the ESC and allow it to cool before resuming operation.

Consider mak- ing changes to improve airflow

to the ESC.

There is too much load on the drive system for the ESC to support.

| Consider changing the battery, motor, gearing, or tires to reduce ESC load or change your driving habits to reduce

the load.

Motor won’t operate. LED flashes green with three short pulses repeating.

| The ESC has exceeded the continuous current limit.| ESC is not getting adequate airflow.| Verify the motor is not damaged; If a motor is damaged it may still function but draw excessive cur- rent, resulting in over current

protection.

---|---|---|---
There is too much load on the drive system for the ESC to support.| Reduce the load on the

motor

Change to an ESC with

higher current capabilities if the chosen ESC cannot handle the load demands for

your model.

Motor won’t operate. LED flashes green with five short pulses repeating.| Capacitor temp has been exceeded| he ESC is not getting ad- equate airflow.| Turn off the ESC. Allow it to cool before resuming operation.

Consider making changes to improve airflow

to the ESC.

There is too much load on the drive system for the ESC to support.| Consider changing the battery, motor, gearing, or tires to reduce the load on the ESC, or change your driving habits to reduce

the load.

Motor stutters at start-up.| N/A|

Poor wiring connection be- tween the ESC and motor.

| Verify all wiring connections are solid and well insulated,

and re-flow any cold

solder joints.

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Excessive drag on drive system.

| Check for parts rubbing, bent shafts, rusted bearings, tight gears, or any- thing that could cause extra drag on the

drive system.

Bad sensor

wire

| Replace

sensor wire

1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

What this Warranty Covers – Horizon Hobby, LLC, (Horizon) warrants to the original purchaser that the product purchased (the “Product”) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 1 year from the date of purchase.  What is Not Covered – This warranty is not transferable and does not cover (i) cosmetic damage, (ii) damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, or due to improper use, installation, operation or maintenance, (iii) modification of or to any part of the Product, (iv) attempted service by anyone other than a Horizon Hobby authorized service center, (v) Product not purchased from an authorized Horizon dealer, (vi) Product not compliant with applicable technical regulations, or (vii) use that violates any applicable laws, rules, or regulations.
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Warranty and Service Contact Information

Country of Purchase| **Horizon Hobby| Contact Information| ****Address
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** United States of America| Horizon Service Center

(Repairs and Repair Requests)

| servicecenter.horizonhobby.com/RequestForm/| 904 Research Rd. Champaign, Illinois, 61822 USA
Horizon Product Support (Product Techni- cal Assistance)| productsupport@ horizonhobby.com
877-504-0233
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FCC Information

Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity
Firma 130A Brushless 1:8 Scale Smart Sensored ESC (SPMXSE2130S):
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

CAUTION: changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
  Horizon Hobby, LLC

• 2904 Research Rd.,

• Champaign, IL 61822

• Email: compliance@horizonhobby.com

• Web: HorizonHobby.com

Compliance Information for Canada

CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1.  this device may not cause interference,
2. this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Compliance Information for the European Union

EU Compliance Statement:
Firma 130A Brushless 1:8 Scale Smart Sensored ESC (SPMXSE2130S): Hereby, Horizon Hobby, LLC declares that the device is in compliance with the following: EU EMC Directive 2014/30/EU; RoHS 2 Directive 2011/65/
EU; RoHS 3 Directive – Amending 2011/65/EU Annex II 2015/863.
A copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available online at: http://www.horizonhobby.com/content/support-render- compliance

Instructions for disposal of WEEE by users in the European Union

This product must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, it is the user’s responsibility to dispose of their waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collections point for the re-cycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and make sure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product.

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References

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