SPEKTRUM SPMXSM3800 1900-2200Kv Firma 1/8 Smart Sensored Motor User Manual
- July 13, 2024
- SPEKTRUM
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SPEKTRUM SPMXSM3800 1900-2200Kv Firma 1/8 Smart Sensored Motor User Manual
NOTICE
All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, LLC. For up-to-date product literature, visit horizonhobby.com or towerhobbies.com and click on the support or resources tab for this product.
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.
Motor Specifications
Motor Type| 1/8th scale brushless Sensored (designed to be used with
SPMXSE2130S ESC only )
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Vehicle Type| 1/8th scale off road vehicle
Operational Voltage| 2s–6s LiPo (8.4V-25.2V)
KV (RPM/Volt)| 2200
Max continuous current| 50A
Max Power| 2400 watts (6 seconds)
Temp limit| 150C / 302F
Dimensions| 3.3in (84mm) Long x 1.7in (42mm) Diameter
Weight| 10.2oz (290g)
Motor Shaft| 5mm With Flat Spot For Pinion Gear Set Screw
Mounting threads| 4xM4 and 4xM3 @ 25.4mm Spacing Center to Center
ESC Connector| Solder tabs
Mounting the Motor
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Install the pinion gear for your vehicle (not included) on the motor shaft with blue thread locking compound.
Verify the pinion is spaced correctly for your vehicle to fully mesh with the spur gear.
NOTICE: Verify the mounting screws do not protrude more than 3mm into the motor or the motor may be permanently damaged. -
Mount the motor with the M3 or M4 motor mounting screws provided with your vehicle and set the gear mesh.
M4 screws are recommended. -
Solder the A,B, and C motor leads between the ESC and motor, as shown in the ESC manual. Always connect A to A, B to B and C to C.
IMPORTANT: If motor reversing is required, it must be done in ESC settings, do not change the motor connections. -
Connect the sensor lead between the motor and ESC.
| PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE | SOLUTION |
|---|---|---|
| Motor accelerates irregularly | Battery issue | Repair damaged wiring/replace |
battery
Incorrect gearing| Adjust/replace gearing
Worn or damaged motor| Repair/replace motor
Damaged sensor wire| Replace sensor wire
Motor does not turn continuously in response to throttle| ESC/motor damaged|
Repair/replace wiring or motor/ESC
Damaged sensor wire| Replace sensor wire
Motor slows but will not stop| Incorrect transmitter/ESC calibration| Adjust
throttle travel/other throttle settings on the transmitter/ESC. Repeat the ESC
Calibration Procedure
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. OTHER THAN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY ABOVE, HORIZON
MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, ANDHEREBY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE
PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THEY ALONE HAVE DETERMINED THAT THE PRODUCT WILL
SUITABLY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PURCHASER’S INTENDED USE.
Purchaser’s Remedy
Horizon’s sole obligation and purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be
that Horizon will, at its option, either (i) service, or (ii) replace, any
Product determined by Horizon to be defective. Horizon reserves the right to
inspect any and all Product(s) involved in a warranty claim. Service or
replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon. Proof of purchase
is required for all warranty claims. SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER
THIS WARRANTY IS THE PURCHASER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY.
Limitation of Liability
HORIZON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFITS OR PRODUCTION OR COMMERCIAL LOSS IN ANY WAY,
REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED IN CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT,
NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER THEORY OF LIABILITY, EVEN IF HORIZON
HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Further, in no event
shall the liability of Horizon exceed the individual price of the Product on
which liability is asserted. As Horizon has no control over use, setup, final
assembly, modification or misuse, no liability shall be assumed nor accepted
for any resulting damage or injury. By the act of use, setup or assembly, the
user accepts all resulting liability. If you as the purchaser or user are not
prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of the Product,
purchaser is advised to return the Product immediately in new and unused
condition to the place of purchase.
Law
These terms are governed by Illinois law (without regard to conflict of law
principals). This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state. Horizon reserves the right
to change or modify this warranty at any time without notice.
WARRANTY SERVICES
Questions, Assistance, and Services Your
local hobby store and/or place of purchase cannot provide warranty support or
service. Once assembly, setup or use of the Product has been started, you must
contact your local distributor or Horizon directly. This will enable Horizon
to better answer your questions and service you in the event that you may need
any assistance. For questions or assistance, please visit our website at
www.horizonhobby.com, submit a Product Support Inquiry, or call the toll free
telephone number referenced in the Warranty and Service Contact Information
section to speak with a Product Support representative.
Inspection or Services
If this Product needs to be inspected or serviced and is compliant in the
country you live and use the Product in, please use the Horizon Online Service
Request submission process found on our website or call Horizon to obtain a
Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. Pack the Product securely using
a shipping carton. Please note that original boxes may be included, but are
not designed to withstand the rigors of shipping without additional
protection. Ship via a carrier that provides tracking and insurance for lost
or damaged parcels, as Horizon is not responsible for merchandise until it
arrives and is accepted at our facility. An Online Service Request is
available at http://www.horizonhobby.com/content/service-center_render-
service-center. If you do not have internet access, please contact Horizon
Product Support to obtain a RMA number along with instructions for submitting
your product for service. When calling Horizon, you will be asked to provide
your complete name, street address, email address and phone number where you
can be reached during business hours. When sending product into Horizon,
please include your RMA number, a list of the included items, and a brief
summary of the problem. A copy of your original sales receipt must be included
for warranty consideration.
Be sure your name, address, and RMA number are clearly written on the outside
of the shipping carton.
NOTICE: Do not ship LiPo batteries to Horizon. If you have any issue with a LiPo battery, please contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support office.
Warranty Requirements
For Warranty consideration, you must include your original sales receipt
verifying the proof-of-purchase date. Provided warranty conditions have been
met, your Product will be serviced or replaced free of charge.
Service or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon.
Non-Warranty Service
Should your service not be covered by warranty, service will be completed and
payment will be required without notification or estimate of the expense
unless the expense exceeds 50% of the retail purchase cost. By submitting the
item for service you are agreeing to payment of the service without
notification. Service estimates are available upon request. You must include
this request with your item submitted for service. Non-warranty service
estimates will be billed a minimum of ½ hour of labor. In addition you will be
billed for return freight. Horizon accepts money orders and cashier’s checks,
as well as Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover cards. By
submitting any item to Horizon for service, you are agreeing to Horizon’s
Terms and Conditions found on our website http://www.horizonhobby.
com/content/service-center render-service-center.
ATTENTION: Horizon service is limited to Product compliant in the country
of use and ownership.
If received, a non-compliant Product will not be serviced. Further, the sender
will be responsible for arranging return shipment of the un-serviced Product,
through a carrier of the sender’s choice and at the sender’s expense. Horizon
will hold non-compliant Product for a period of 60 days from notification,
after which it will be discarded.
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/| 2904 Research Rd.
Champaign, Illinois 61822USA
Horizon Product Support (Product Technical Assistance)|
productsupport@horizonhobby.com.
800-338-4639
Sales| websales@horizonhobby.com
800-338-4639
European Union| Horizon Technische Service|
service@horizonhobby.de| Hanskampring 9D
22885 Barsbüttel, Germany
Sales: Horizon Hobby GmbH| +49 (0) 4121 2655 100
FCC Information
Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity
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. Thisquipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
IC Information
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
This device contains license-exempt transmitter(s)/ receivers(s) that
comply with Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada’s license-
exempt RSS(s).
Operation is subject to the following 2 conditions:
- This device may not cause interference.
- This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
EU Compliance Statement:
Hereby, Horizon Hobby, LLC declares that the device is in compliance with
the following: 2014/30/EU EMC Directive; RoHS 2 Directive 2011/65/EU; RoHS 3
Directive – Amending 2011/65/EU Annex II 2015/863.
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the
following internet address:
https://www. horizonhobby.com/content
/support-render-compliance.
EU Manufacturer of Record:
Horizon Hobby, LLC 2904 Research Road Champaign, IL 61822 USA
EU Importer of Record:
Horizon Hobby, GmbH Hanskampring 9 22885 Barsbüttel Germany
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
WEEE NOTICE:
This appliance is labeled in accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EU concerning waste of electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This label indicates that this product should not be disposed of with household waste. It should be deposited at an appropriate facility to enable recovery and recycling.
References
- The Leader in Radio Control | RC Cars, Airplanes, and More
- Ferngesteuerte Flugmodelle, Autos, Trucks, Hubschrauber, Boote und Fernsteuerungen | Horizon Hobby
- Horizon Hobby Service Center
- RC Cars, RC Trucks, RC Airplanes, and Model Trains at Tower Hobbies
- The Leader in Radio Control | RC Cars, Airplanes, and More
- The Leader in Radio Control | RC Cars, Airplanes, and More
- RC Cars, RC Trucks, RC Airplanes, and Model Trains at Tower Hobbies
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