HORIZON HOBBY UBEC 10A Waterproof External Switching Instruction Manual

: August 28, 2024
: HORIZON HOBBY

Table of Contents

HORIZON HOBBY UBEC 10A Waterproof External Switching
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
NOTICE
Specifications
UBEC Installation
Voltage Output Adjustment
LED Indicator
1-Year Limited Warranty
FCC Information
Compliance Information for the European Union
References
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HORIZON HOBBY UBEC 10A Waterproof External Switching

Product Information

Specifications

LiPo Cells: 2-6S
LiPo Output Voltage: 6.0V / 7.4V / 8.4V Adjustable
Output Current: Continuous Current: 10A, Peak Current: 15A
Size: 45mm x 20mm x 16.2mm
Weight: 34g (Including weight of wire)

Product Usage Instructions

UBEC Installation

Connection without built-in BEC: Connect the input end of UBEC to the battery pack and the output end to the receiver.
Connection with built-in BEC: Disconnect BEC output of ESC by disconnecting the middle wire of the ESC’s throttle cable. Insulate wires if removed from the plastic housing.

Voltage Output Adjustment
The voltage output can be adjusted in three levels:

6.0V: No jumper used
7.4V: Use a jumper on the two outer pins
8.4V: Use jumper on the two inner pins

LED Indicator

RED LED ON: UBEC is outputting normal voltage.

FAQ

Warranty and Service Contact Information

Country of Purchase: United States of America

Horizon Hobby Contact Information:

Address: Horizon Service Center, 2904 Research Rd.
Email: productsupport@horizonhobby.com
Phone: 800-338-4639

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, and 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 safely and responsibly 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 incompatible components, or augment the 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, before assembly, setup, or use, 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.

Specifications

LiPo Cells 2-6S LiPo
Output Voltage 6.0V / 7.4V / 8.4V Adjustable
Output Current Continuous Current: 10A, Peak Current: 15A
Size 45mm x 20mm x 16.2mm
Weight 34g (Including the weight of the wire)

UBEC Installation

Connection of UBEC when the ESC has no built-in BEC function
Connect the input end of the UBEC to the battery pack, and insert the output end into the open channel of the receiver.

Voltage Output Adjustment

The voltage output can be adjusted in three levels (6.0 / 7.4 / 8.4V) by using different pins with the jumper.

Note:
The BEC may not be able to hold a consistent output of 7.4V when using a 2S LiPo (The output voltage will reduce with the battery voltage). Therefore, it is suggested to use 7.4V /8.4V output with a 3S LiPo.

LED Indicator

RED LED ON

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RED LED OFF

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The UBEC is outputting normal voltage| Confirm that a fully charged battery is connected
Check the UBEC to battery connection
The switch is not connected
Over-current protection activated
UBEC is overheated. The UBEC should not exceed 130°C/266°F.
UBEC is too close to the old AM/FM receiver, keep the UBEC at least 5 cm away from the older AM/FM receivers when mounting the UBEC.

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 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, the 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 principles). 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 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 a product to Horizon, please include your RMA number, a list of the included items, and a 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 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 compliance 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 the 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 Products for 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 Technischer Service| service@horizonhobby.de| Hanskampring 9

D 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, under 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 under 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 the receiver.
Connect the equipment to 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 complies 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 per 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.

www.horizonhobby.com.