SPEKTRUM SPMXSM4000 Sensorless Brushless Motor Instruction Manual
- August 21, 2024
- SPEKTRUM
Table of Contents
- NOTICE
- Meaning of Special Language
- Engine Specifications
- Mounting the Motor
- Gearing
- Troubleshooting Guide
- 1-Year Limited Warranty
- Warranty and Service Contact Information
- FCC Information
- IC Information
- Compliance Information for the European Union
- References
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)
Company 4500Kv 4-Pole Sensorless
Brushless Motor 2MM
Instruction 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.
Engine Specifications
Engine Type | 1/18th to 1/16th Scale Sensorless Brushless |
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Vehicle Type | 1/18th to 1/16th Scale On and Off Road Vehicles. |
Operational Voltage | 2-3s LiPo (12V) |
KV (RPM/Volt) | 4500 |
Max continuous current | 15A |
MaxPower | 300 watts (3S) |
Dimensions | 1.42in (35mm) Long x .94in (24mm) Diameter |
Weight | 2.15oz (61g) |
Motor Shaft | 2mm With Flat Spot For Pinion Gear Set Screw |
Mounting threads | M3, 17mm Spacing Center to Center or M2.5, 14mm and 16mm |
Spacing Center to Center
ESC-Connector| 3.5mm Male Bullet Connectors
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.
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Mount the motor with the 3mm or 2.5mm motor mounting screws provided with your vehicle and set the gear mesh.
NOTICE : Verify the mounting screws do not protrude more than 3mm into the motor or the motor may be permanently damaged -
Connect the ESC to the motor, as shown in the ESC manual
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If the motor happens to run in the opposite direction for your vehicle type, reverse any two motor wires.
Gearing
Improper gearing will cause excessive heat buildup in the motor and speed
control. Use your vehicle’s kit manual in order to find the manufacturer’s
recommended pinion size. It is best to monitor the system’s operating
temperature when you are operating on new and different tracks or racing
surfaces. Your system’s operating temperature should never exceed 160°F
(71°C). The best place to monitor the system’s temperature is at the center of
the end bell. If the temperature is higher than 160°F (71°C) after a 5 minute
run, the gearing should be lowered (change to a smaller pinion gear).
CAUTION : Once the battery is connected to the system, stay clear of the
rotating shaft and pinion gear.
Failure to do so could result in personal injury.
Troubleshooting Guide
PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE | SOLUTION |
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Engine accelerates irregularly | Battery issue | Repair damaged wiring/replace |
battery
Incorrect gearing| Adjust/replace gearing
Worn or damaged motor| Repair/replace motor
Bad or damaged sensor wire| Replace sensor wire
Motor does not turn continuously in response to throttle| ESC/motor damaged|
Repair/replace wiring or motor/ESC
Bad or 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
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.
OTHER THAN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY ABOVE, HORIZON MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY OR
REPRESENTATION, AND HEREBY 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 ANYWAY,
REGARDLESS OF WHICH 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 userare 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 goods until it arrives
and is accepted at our facility. An Online Service Request is available at
http://www.horizonhobby.com/content/service-centerrender-service-
center . If you do not have internet access, please contact Horizon Product
Support to obtain an 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 61822
USA
Horizon Product Support (Product Technical Assistance)|
productsupport@horizonhobby.com. __
800-338-4639
Sales| websales@horizonhobby.com
800-338-4639
European Union| Horizon Technical Service
Sales: Horizon Hobby GmbH
| service@horizonhobby.de| Hanskampring 9
D 22885 Barsbüttel, Germany
+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. 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
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.
Compliance Information for the European Union
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
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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