LRP 80960 Mode D'emploi

USER MANUAL
Firmware v1.4
80960 Flow Competition
80970 Flow WorksTeam
Brushless Competition
Modified + Stock Profiles
Linear BEC 6.0V/3.0A
USB Software Updateability
Specifications
80960
Rec. Motor Limit ( ) >9.5T
@7.4V
Pure Brushless Competition yes
Forward/Brake yes
Case Size (BxLxH) 32x34x21mm
Weight (excl. wires) 38g
Full aluminium case/heatsink yes
Voltage Input 3.7-7.4V
Typ. Voltage Drop @20A per phase* 0.022V
Rated Current per phase* 200A
Compatible winding styles Star
User Interface
As known from LRP, fast & simple trackside adjustments are a must have and
therefore we continue using our user interface using two buttons and several
LED's which indicate you correct operation, the mode's and settings you have
selected, etc.
*
A inside the LED symbolises a flashing LED.
Connections & Explanations
Power Capacitor
Sensor Connector
(underneath solder tabs)
Fan Connector
Installation Guide
• Position the speed-control where it is protected in the event of a crash and give you easy access to the connec-
tors and buttons.
• Mount the speed-control using the supplied thick/black doubled-sided tape
• Make sure there is enough clearance between the speed-control, power-wires, antenna and receiver. Avoid
any direct contact between power components, the receiver or the antenna as this can cause interference. If
interference occurs, position the components at a different place in the model.
• The aerial should be run vertically up and away from the receiver. Avoid contact with any parts made of carbon
fibre or metal. If the aerial is too long, don't coil up the excess length. See also the instructions supplied with
your radio control system.
Connection to receiver, motor and battery:
• Connect the speed-control to the receiver (position: Channel 2)
• Connect the speed-control to the brushless motor
• A (blue wire)  to motor „A"
• B (yellow wire)  to motor „B"
• C (orange wire)  to motor „C"
• + hall sensor cable.
Doublecheck all connections before connecting the speed-control to a battery.
Caution: If battery is connected with reversed polarity it will destroy your speed-control!
• Connect the speed-control to your battery.
• + (red wire)  to battery „Plus"
• - (black wire)  to battery „Minus"
The speed-control is now ready to be set-up.
USB Software Updateability
Be aware that the Flow can only be updated with the latest USB-Bridge Spec.2 (#81801) and is not supported by
the older #81800 USB-Bridge!
The new #81801 bridge does support all previous speed-controls as well of course. Through the sensor connector
the speed-control can be updated to the latest firmware available for download at www.LRP.cc. The optional USB-
bridge and a computer are required to do so, please refer to exact details in USB Bridge manual.
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LRP electronic GmbH
Wilhelm-Enssle-Str. 132-134
73630 Remshalden, Germany
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80970 80960
>3.0T Plugged 30x30mm Fan optional
LinearBEC
Multi-Mode Profile adjustment
„Boost 0" Mode
40g X-Brake Pro
Multi-Protection-System 3
Internal-Temp-Check System 3
0.011V Power Wires
400A USB Software Updateability
Specifications subject to change without notice.
MODE
button & LED
(red/blue/yellow)
Receiver Connecting Wire: the Flow is equipped with
an LRP Multicon receiver wire. As supplied, it will easily
fit in all ordinary receivers. Make sure you connect it to
receiver with correct polarity and use channel 2.
Sensor Connector: located underneath the solder tabs.
The bi-directional multipole sensor wire connects the
speed-control and the motor. Always use the sensor wire
and do not alter or modify this cable!
Through this sensor connector, the Flow can be updated
with the latest software updates available at www.lrp.cc
using the optional „USB Bridge #81801".
Power Wires: For maximum performance, flexible
3.3mm² silicone power wires with no connectors are
used. The new splitted solder U-tabs allow easy and con-
venient replacement of the power wires. Avoid soldering
longer then 5sec per soldering joint to prevent possible
damage to the speed-control due to overheating of the
components!
Heatsink: To achieve best perfomance even under ex-
treme conditions, the heatsink has been directly mounted
to the speed-control. This ensures the best possible heat
transfer away from the speed-control.
Plugged Fan (#80970 only!): your speed-control con-
tains a low-profile cooling fan (30x30x6mm) and moun-
ting crews. The fan mounts on top of the heatsink and
should be used for tough applications such as TC Modi-
fied or 4wd OffRoad. As a guideline we recommend using
the fan when using motors with 5.5T or lower with 2S
LiPo batteries. The fan get's plugged into the 3-pin con-
nector on the front.
Version: 01.08.12 Thank you for your trust in LRP products. By purchasing an LRP Flow Competition / LRP Flow WorksTeam
brushless speed-control, you have chosen one of the most advanced speed-controls of today. This speed-control
with all of its high-tech features and specially selected electronic components is one of the best speed-controls
currently available on the market. IFMAR World Champion Technology!
• Pure Brushless Competition
• Perfect for Modified- AND Stock-Racing
• Bulletproof 6V/3A Linear BEC
• LowResistance PowerPCB with U-soldertabs
Please read the following instructions carefully before you start using your speed control. This user guide contains
important notes for the safety, the use and the maintenance of this product. Thus protecting yourself and avoid damages
of the product.
Proceed according to the user guide in order to understand your speed control better. Please take your time as you will
have much more joy with your product if you know it exactly.
This user manual shall be kept in a safe place. If another customer is using this product, this manual has to be handed
out together with it.
80970
Calibrate Speed-Control to Radio
yes
6.0V/3.0A
In setup mode the speed-control stores every step (e.g. learning your radios neutral and endpoints) by pressing the
yes (7)
SET button. All the settings will be stored in the memory even if it will be disconnected from the battery.
yes
TRANSMITTER SETTINGS: Setup the following basic functions on your transmitter (if available):
yes
Throttle Travel
yes
Brake Travel
yes
Throttle Exponential
3.3mm²
Neutral Trim
yes
Servo Reverse
If your transmitter doesn't offer any of above functions, it's already in „basic setup" mode.
• Ensure that the speed-control is not connected to the drive battery and is switched off.
• Remove motor pinion or ensure that the wheels of the model are free to rotate.
• Switch the transmitter on and set the transmitter throttle stick to neutral.
• Connect the speed-control to the battery and switch the unit on.
• Hold SET button pressed for at least 3sec. Green SET LED will be on while you press SET
button and once it entered radio calibration both blue and green LED's will flash (the green
LED will continue flashing during entire setup procedure).
SET
• Leave transmitter in neutral position and press the SET button once.
button & LED
 Neutral setting is stored , MODE LED flashes yellow.
(green)
• Hold full throttle on transmitter and press SET button once.
 Full-throttle setting is stored, MODE LED flashes red.
• Hold full brake on transmitter and press SET button once.
 Full-brake setting is stored, LED's glow red (MODE) and green (SET).
• This completes the setup procedure and your
FLOW is ready to use. If you make a mistake
during the setup procedure, don't worry: Dis-
connect the battery for about 10sec and start
again from the first step.
• For storage of the car, disconnect the drive
battery at any time!
Multi Protection System 3
Our MPS3 informs you about the cause of the shutdown by special LED flashing sequence, the green SET LED will
flash quickly to indicate there is an error and the MODE LED's will tell you the „error code" (= cause for shutdown).
Error Code LED flashing sequences:
Active power reduction at critical temperatures:
control temperature the speed-control will automatically switch to „Boost0" mode during operation. This function
allows you to finish your run or at least reach the pitlane at slightly reduced speed.
Info: the critical temperature, at which this protection activates, is 9 flashes!
You can easily indicate this has happened in case the blue LED flashes (which means the speedo is in „Boost0
mode") after the run, even tough you started with torque- or boost-timing enabled. For your next run (after swit-
ching off/on) your choosen profiles will be active again and not „Boost0".
Internal-Temp-Check System 3:
and motor have reached during the run. You can convienently read-out the temperature back in the pits since it
remains stored until you turn it on the next time regularly (which will reset the memory). This feature allows you to
accurately check if all is running well or if you're close to shutdown already.
Shutdown occurs at 10 flashes and you should not exceed 8 flashes during normal use for both motor- and speed-
control temperature. Please adjust your profiles, gearing and motor accordingly, so you stay within these safe
limits. Every flash below 10 equals to 5°C temperature decrease.
Caution: motor temperature read-out only works if motor has a built-in NTC temperature sensor!
At your own risk: if you wish to disable motor temperature cut-off completely you can do so by using value 0 in
Mode7. We call this function „Hardcore Racing Mode" as it also disables the cell-voltage cut-off.
The speed-controls thermal cut-off system can not be disabled!
How to read-out the temperature:
 switch in „OFF" position, keep MODE button pressed while you turn switch to „ON" (then release button).
 at first speed-control temperature will be indicated
• count the number of flashes of the green LED (other LED's must be off).
 to change to motor temperature read-out, press MODE button one more time.
• count the number of flashes of the green LED (other LED's must be off).
Temperature chart, e.g. „How close to shutdown?" for speed-control and motor:
#1 #2
> -45°C -40°C
> -81°F -72°F
• Full aluminium case/heatsink design
• Fully adjustable with 7 setting modes
• 125% faster microcontroller
• USB Software Updateability
High ATV, EPA 100%
Low ATV, EPA, ATL 100%
EXP, EXPO start with 0
SUB Trim centre
Throttle Reverse any setting, don't change after set-up procedure!
Function
Neutral
Neutral (when „Boost Zero" enabled)
Forward
Brake
Error Type Possible Reason
Motor Thermal Shutdown 1. too aggressive settings for timing modes?
2. too high gear ratio?
3. too low motor wind for application?
4. too high mechanical motor timing?
Battery Low Voltage Cut-Off 1. battery empty or wrong cut-off voltage selected?
2. battery damaged?
3. motor too strong for battery discharge capability?
4. poor connection (bad connector, bad soldering joint)?
Speed-Control Thermal Shutdown 1. too aggressive settings for timing modes?
2. too high gear ratio?
3. too low motor wind for application?
Locked Rotor protection 1. defective motor (rotor does not spin)?
2. drivetrain stuck?
Sensor Wire Issue 1. sensor wire missing or defective?
in case you're getting near critical motor- or speed-
allows you to read-out the maximum internal temperature that the speedo
#3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8
-35°C -30°C -25°C -20°C -15°C -10°C
-63°F -54°F -45°F -36°F -27°F -18°F
The crossed-out wheeled bin means that within the European Union the product must be taken
to seperate collection at the product end-of-life. Do not dispose of these products as unsorted
municipal waste.
Status
partial throttle
full throttle
partial brake
full brake
#9 #10
-5°C Shut-
-9°F down