APISQUEEN 50A Brushless ESC For RC Boat User Manual

: August 26, 2024
: APISQUEEN

Table of Contents

01 Main features
02 Specifications
03 Wiring Diagram
04 Protections
05 Operation instruction
06 Trouble Shooting
References
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APISQUEEN 50A Brushless ESC For RC Boat User Manual

01 Main features

High performance MCU ,which with 8-bit C8051 core and working frequency up to 50Mhz.
High cost performance of ESC, elaborate circuit design and strong anti-interference.
Support brushless motor up to 240k erpm；
The starting mode can be set, throttle response fast, and the speed regulation linearity is very stable. which is suitable for various RC boat.
Multiple protection make the equipment’s safety. Beeping alarm can indicate working condition.
Low voltage protection threshold can be set to meet personalized needs.
Good safety performance when power on, when power on, the motor will not be started immediately regardless of the throttle position of the remote controller.
Built in 5A switch BEC, It can carry the steering gear with high load power.
ESC can work in water for a short time (Note: if there is water after use, please dry the water before use)
Cycle programming menu for easy operation. Compatible with all kinds of remote controls’ programming.
Support programming via programming card (extra Programming Card needed).
Water cooled aluminum heat sink can effectively slow down the temperature rise.

02 Specifications

03 Wiring Diagram

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Throttle signal & BEC wire Plug it into the throttle channel on the receiver, the white wire is for transmitting throttle signal, the red and black wires are the BEC output wire and ground wire.
There are differences in the appearance of the products, the pictures are the representative models for reference only.
Please ensure all solder joints are insulated with heat shrink where necessary.

04 Protections

⚠ Alarm tone: (To judge the abnormal cases via alarm tone )

Alarm of throttle signal is not detected:
ESC detects no signal when power on, motor will emit the alarm tone “B-B-B-“(emits every 2 seconds).
Alarm of throttle not in the neutral position:
Throttle not in the neutral position, motor will emit “B-B-B-B-” ( urgent short tone).
Alarm of voltage out of range:
The ESC detects that the battery voltage is higher than rated voltage when power on, , motor will emit” B-B-, B-B-, B-B-“(emits every 1.5 seconds).
Alarm of narrower throttle range:
when throttle range is set too narrow, motor emits “B-B-B-“( urgent short tone, stop after 2 seconds). You must set throttle range again.

05 Operation instruction

⚠ ATTENTION

It is suggested that users should do extra waterproof to get better waterproof effect. If there is water on ESC after use, please dry the water before use ,in order to avoid damaging the product).
There is different with remote controls , some receivers generate signals when the remote control is not turned on. To avoid injury, please turn on the remote control first and then power on the ESC at any time.
It is recommended to calibrate throttle range for the first time, to get the most stable throttle linearity for different remote controls ,and let the ESC acquire and memorize the throttle output signal of the remote control. This operation only needs to be carried out once, and needs to be repeated when replacing the remote control.

1 Throttle Range calibration
Note: the following are the diagrams of pistol or stick remote control with neutral position (zero point), which are recommended for Unidirectional and Bidirectional running modes; in addition, stick remote control without neutral position can be selected for unidirectional operation.

2 Normal start-up
Note: the following are the diagrams of pistol or stick remote control with neutral position (zero point), which are recommended for Unidirectional and Bidirectional running modes; in addition, stick remote control without neutral position can be selected for unidirectional operation.

Option 1 Via Programming Card (recommended

Please refer to the user manual of Apisqueen Programming Card;
Programming Card needs to be purchased separately. Model:BCK-S006-A1A1. It’s the easiest way to use programming card. Operation is as following: plug the signal wire into the programming card , select the parameter that you want ( see in the chart below), pressOK, after VALUE screen displaying “S”, this parameter sets successfully . If want to reset the option to factory setting, please press RESET, then pressOK.
(Please see the instruction of programming card for more detail)

Option 2 Via Remote Control
ESC parameters can be programmed by remote control.

Parameter description

Running Mode:
[1]Unidirectional: It can only move forward, no effect when move the trigger or stick from forward to reverse. [2]Bidirectional: When move the trigger or stick from forward to reverse, the motor will immediately reverse after it stops running. The speed of the reverse maximum throttle is about 25% of the forward speed)
Motor Running Direction:
[1]Normal Default motor rotation direction [2]Reversed Change the direction of rotation of the motor.
Low Voltage Threshold:
[1]No [2]2.6V [3]2.8V [4]3.0V [5]3.2V [6]3.4V In order to keep the battery at a safe minimum voltage (for LiPo batteries). The ESC monitors the battery voltage all the time, when the voltage goes below the threshold, ESC will be protected immediately. Please set to “Disabled” if you’re using NiMH batteries.
Start Acceleration:
[1]Level 1 [2]Level 2 [3]Level 3 [4]Level 4 [5]Level 5 It can be adjustable from 1 to 5,set a high value to have a quick start-up response, but requires high discharge capacity of the battery.
Motor Timing:
[1]0° [2]3.75° [3]7.5° [4]11.25° [5]15° [6]18.75° [7]22.5° [8]26.25° As usual, 15° applies to all the outer rotor motors , but for improving efficiency ,recommend that set low timing for 2 poles motor( most inner rotor motors), set high timing for 6 poles and high poles motors( most outer rotor motors). If need high speed motor, you can set high timing. Some motors should set special timing, if not sure, you’d better to set timing as motor manufacturer recommended ,or set 15°. Note: After changing timing, please test on the ground before running.
Restore factory default:
When the beeping indicates the “Restore default settings”, move the throttle trigger or stick to neutral position in 3 seconds. There is no sub-menu under this mode, then motor emits special tone “765765” which means default settings are restored.
Exit:
When the beeping indicates the “Exit” mode, move the trigger or stick to the neutral position in 3 seconds, then motor emits special tone “765765”, it will exit the programming mode.