CENTRO C0675 Brushless Speed Controller User Manual

CENTRO C0675 Brushless Speed Controller

Thank you for your purchasing this Centro RC product. The ClO Pro Brush less ESC isa new generation of high performance, competition level, sensored brushless electronic speed controller with 32-bit processing and wireless programmability.
High-power brushless RC system scan very dangerous if not used correctly.Prior to its installation and use, please take some time to read this manual carefully. Centro RC and CML Distribution have no control over the Installation, use, application or maintenance of this product, thus no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any damages, losses or costs incurred from the use of this item.

Caution:

• Those under the age of 14 should be supervised by an adult at all times when using this product.
• The ESC may become hot during operation. Please take additional care when handling this item after use.
• When soldering input/output wires or connectors to this ESC, a soldering iron with a minimum output rating of 60W should be used.
• Always disconnect the battery after use. Do not store this ESC with the battery connected, this may result in slow, deep discharge and irreparable damage to the battery.
• If the ESC overheats, emits smoke or burns, discontinue use immediately, disconnect the battery and seek assistance.
• Do not allow water, oil or other materials to make contact with or enter the ESC. Doing so may cause irreparable damage to the ESC and/or connected components.

Features

• Sensored or sensorless operation.
• Full aluminum, low profile case for optimal heat dissipation.
• High performance 32-bit MCU for advanced computing ability.
• Enhanced throttle response with excellent acceleration, linearity and drivability characteristics.
• Wirelessly programmable via the ESCl mobile application and optional Bluetooth• module.
• Data logging for real-time ESC temperature, battery voltage, motor RPM and more.
• Adjustable high/low voltage cut-off, thermal and signal loss protection.

Specification

Connection

Battery Wire Connection
When connecting the battery, pay extra attention to its polarity. Incorrect connection with the ESC (reverse polarity) will permanently damage both the ESC and battery.
Ensure the positive(+) ESC wire is connected to positive (+) battery terminal, and the negative(-) ESC wire is connected to the negative(-) battery terminal.

Motor Wire Connection

1. Sensored Mode
   When using a sensored brushless motor, the ESC’s A, B and C wires must be connected to the corresponding A, B and C terminals of the brushless motor. In addition to this, a sensor lead must also be connected between the sensor ports on both the ESC and brushless motor.

2. Sensorless Mode
   When using a sensorless brushless motor, the ESC’s A, B and C wires can be connected to any of the brushless motor’s terminals. If the motor rotates in the opposite direction to the one desired, ANY 2 of these wires can be exchanged with one another to reverse the brushless motor’s rotational direction.

Receiver Wire Connection
The ESC’s RX lead has a standard BEC output of 6V, which is sufficient to power the model’s receiver and steering servo. Do not connect additional sources of power directly to the model’s receiver, doing so may cause irreparable damage to the ESC and/or receiver.

• Black wire Receiver Negative(-)
• Red wire Receiver Positive(+)
• White wire Receiver Signal

Software Functions and Settings

Power On/Off
Power On – Press the ESC’s power button once.
Power Off- Press and hold the ESC’s power button until all LEDs turn off. Release the power button.
( Note : The ESC can be powered on/off using either the built in, or detachable power button. The transmitter’s throttle trigger must be in its neutral position in order for the ESC to power off.)

Throttle Calibration

1. Ensure that all connections are complete and correct (receiver, motor, battery). Power on the transmitter.
2. Press and hold the ESC’s power button. The BLUE LED will turn solid and there will be a long beep from the model’s motor. Release the power button, both the RED and BLUE LEDs will illuminate to confirm the ESC is now in calibration mode.
3. Pull and hold the transmitter’s throttle trigger to its full throttle position. The BLUE LED will blink 3 times followed by a single motor beep. The full throttle position has been saved.
4. Push the transmitter’s throttle trigger to its full brake position. The BLUE LED will blink 3 times followed by 2 motor beeps. The full brake position has been saved.
5. Return the throttle trigger to its neutral position. The BLUE LED will blink 3 times followed by 3 beeps from the brushless motor. The neutral position has been saved and the throttle range calibration procedure is now complete.
6. This ESC supports reverse throttle range calibration. If the transmitter’s throttle channel is set to ‘reverse’, throttle range calibration can be completed as per the steps outlined al>ove. This will not have an effect on the overall performance and functionality of the ESC.

Note : There is no need to restart the ESC after the throttle range calibration procedure has been completed.

LED Status
During operation

Note : If throttle or brake inputs are applied, the BLUE LED will blink, increasing in frequency the further the trigger travels towards its end point. When an error is detected and protection is activated:

• The RED LED will blink once in 1 second intervals to indicate that the battery voltage is abnormal – “ll ll ll”
• The RED LED will blink twice in 1 second intervals to indicate that the ESC temperature is abnormal – “llll llll llll”
• The RED LED will blink once, then twice repeatedly in 1 second intervals to indicate that both the battery voltage and ESC temperature are abnormal – ‘ll llll ll llll ll llll”
• The RED LED will remain solid if the ESC cannot detect a signal, regardless of whether the battery voltage or ESC temperature are abnormal.
• The BLUE LED will blink twice in 1 second intervals to indicate that throttle input is abnormal (no throttle, or the throttle trigger is not in its neutral position)- “llll llll llll”

Throttle Signal

1. The ESC can support a throttle signal with a maximum PPM of 450Hz.
2. The ESC’s throttle protection will be activated in the following circumstances:
   • The throttle trigger was not in its neutral position when the ESC was powered on.
   • Throttle signal has been lost.
3. If the ESC loses throttle signal during operation, the blue LED will blink twice In 1 second Intervals. The ESC will not work again until throttle signal Is restored.

Sensored & Sensorless

1. Sensored mode is activated as soon as the ESC detects that a sensor cable is connected between the ESC and a brushless motor.
2. If the ESC does not detect a sensored brush less motor, the ESC will continue to operate in sensorless mode.
3. The ESC will experience a slight loss of power (which will be immediately restored) while switching between sensored and sensorless operation modes.
4. The PWM driving frequency will return to its default setting automatically if the ESC is operated in sensorless mode. The manually programmed PWM value will be irrelevant at this time.
5. The ESC’s brake frequency cannot be set to less than lKHz if the ESC is in sensorless mode.
6. Boost and turbo functions are not available when operating in sensorless mode.

Boost & Turbo

1. After boost or turbo timing is triggered, the amount of current delivered to the motor will be increased, resulting in a higher motor RPM output. Setting suitable boost and turbo values is imperative to ensure that the ESC, motor or battery do not overheat during use.
2. The difference between boost and turbo timing:
   • Boost timing is activated throughout the throttle range, dependent upon user programmable setting.
   • Turbo timing is activated only when the throttle trigger is at its full throttle position.
3. The ESC has a maximum timing setting of 60 degrees. If boost timing is set at 45 degrees and turbo at 50 degrees, when the throttle trigger reaches its maximum position, boost timing will be 45 degrees and turbo timing an additional 15 degrees – 60 degrees in total.
4. If low voltage or thermal protection is activated, all timing will automatically be disabled.

Protection

1. High voltage protection: If enabled, when the ESC detects that the input voltage is too high, high voltage protection mode will be activated and throttle output will be limited to a maximum of 50%. (High voltage protection mode will only be activated if input voltage levels are too high from the moment the ESC is powered on. It will not be activated if the input voltage increases during operation).
2. Low voltage protection: If enabled, when the ESC detects that the input voltage is lower than the threshold for a specified amount of time, low voltage protection mode will be activated and throttle output will be limited to a maximum of 50%. Once low voltage protection mode has been activated, it will not automatically reset until the ESC if powered off and then on again.
3. Thermal protection: If enabled, should the ESC reach its protection threshold temperature, throttle output from the ESC will be limited to a maximum of 50%. If the ESC temperature then drops below 60 degrees Celsius, thermal protection mode will be deactivated.
4. If both voltage and thermal protection modes are disabled, the ESC’s LED status will still indicate that abnormal voltages and/or temperatures have been detected but throttle output will not be reduced.
5. If an issue arises where the ESC is unable to power the motor, the ESC will enter protection mode. The motor will continually beep 3 times in succession until the throttle trigger is returned to its neutral point for a minimum of 0.2 seconds.

Bluetooth

1. With the optional Bluetooth adaptor connected to the ESC, using the ESCl mobile app the end user can program multiple parameters, upgrade the ESC’s firmware and analyse real-time data.
2. The maximum operational distance of the Bluetooth” adaptor is approximately 10 metres from the connected mobile device. This maximum distance may be reduced by the presence of obstacles, or due to interference generated by them.
3. The adapter’s Bluetooth name cannot be changed.
4. When performing the ESC’s throttle range calibration procedure, Bluetooth functionality will be disabled.

Programmable Items

1. The user can adjust the ESC’s programmable parameters at any time when the ESC is powered on. Once ‘Save’ is selected in the mobile app, any changes will immediately take effect with no requirement to restart the ESC. (Due to potential power drain or mechanical issues which may arise, it is not recommended that throttle boost or turbo settings are adjusted whilst the motor is rotating at high-speed).
2. The programming parameters are saved in the ESC’s embedded flash memory.

Real-time Data

1. Real-time data can only be viewed if the ESC is receiving an active signal from the model’s transmitter.
2. Real-time data is for reference purposes only and has an accuracy level of ±10%.

Description of Real-Time Data Options

Firmware Upgrade

1. ESC firmware upgrade is accessible via the ESCl mobile application.
2. If the ESC firmware update fails, power off the ESC and close the mobile application before attempting to restart the update process. ESC parameters cannot be adjusted during the firmware update process.
3. When in firmware update mode, the ESC’s red LED will be blink faintly. During ESC data transmission, the ESC’s blue LED will blink faintly.
4. Please do not turn off the ESC during the firmware update process. Once the firmware update process is complete, the ESC can be powered off by pressing/holding its power button for 5 setonds.
   ( Note : Updating the ESC’s firmware will restore all programmable settings to their default values).

Troubleshooting

WARRANTY

Centro RC warrants this product to be free of material and workmanship defects when new. Centro RC will, at Its sole discretion, repair or replace defective products free of charge should an issue arise within 180 days from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover issues arising due to wear and tear, crash or impact damage, damage as a result modifications, water Ingress, the failure to perform maintenance, improper use or damage sustained to fans, wiring or other attached accessories. Proof of purchase will be required to action any warranty claims which should be directed to the user’s original place of purchase. Should a warranty claim be approved, Centro RC’s liability will not exceed the original value of the purchased product Under no circumstances, unless otherwise required by law, shall Centro RC ba liable to provide compensation for damages to secondary items, or for personal injury sustained due to the improper use of this item.

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