Publicité
Les langues disponibles
Les langues disponibles
Operating instructions
Version 06/11
Chip-Box for Controller Tuning
Item no. 23 87 74
Intended Use
The chip-box is used to programme a speed controller. Programming the speed controller enables you to
adjust your model's driving characteristics to your personal habits.
This product complies with the statutory national and European requirements. All company names and product
names are trademarks of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
Scope of Delivery
• Chip-Box
• Operating instructions
Safety Information
Attention! The guarantee/warranty will expire if damage is incurred resulting from non-
compliance with the operating instructions! We do not assume any liability for consequen-
tial damage!
We do not assume any liability for damage to property or personal injury caused by
improper use or the failure to observe the safety instructions! In such cases the warranty/
guarantee will expire.
• The unauthorized conversion and/or modification of the product is prohibited for safety and approval
reasons (CE). Never disassemble the product. There are no components inside the casing that need to be
adjusted or serviced by you. Furthermore, this will render the guarantee/warranty void!
• The product is not a toy and must be kept out of the reach of children!
• The chip box must not become damp or wet.
• Do not leave packaging material unattended. It may become a dangerous toy for children.
Programming
The chip box enables simple programming of various speed controller settings. There are two plug options on
the chip box front. The left socket serves external voltage supply of 5 to 6.3 V/DC, if the speed controller to be
programmed does not have any BEC system. The right socket is intended for connection of the speed
controller.
Observe correct polarity when connecting it. For this, observe the marks on the chip box casing.
Proceed as follows to programme the speed controller:
• Switch off the speed controller.
• Connect the speed controller's servo plug to the right socket of the chip box; observe correct polarity of the
servo plug: (black = minus/-).
The chip box voltage supply is usually achieved by a so-called "BEC system" integrated in most
speed controllers and using the receiver power supply from the drive battery.
If the speed controller to be programmed does not have this BEC system (e.g. many flight
controllers), the chip box has to be additionally supplied from an external voltage source. For this,
plug a suitable receiver battery (5 to 6.2 V) into the left connection socket in addition to the speed
controller servo socket. Observe correct polarity for this as well.
If the chip box is operated with external voltage, the speed controller must be switched on before
the external supply voltage. The speed controller can only be programmed after speed controller
initialisation is completed.
• Connect the speed controller to the drive battery and switch on the speed controller. The indicator LED and
the left and right display indicators of the chip box light up. The left display indicates the programming
function. The right display shows the value currently stored in the speed controller.
• Use the button "Menu" to select the desired function to be changed. Use the button "Value" to change the
menu items currently selected in the left display.
The value in the right display moves one step up each time you press the button "Value".
• Save the newly selected setting in the speed controller by pressing "OK". The chip box LED and the LED
in the speed controller light up briefly.
• If you want to perform any other settings to other menu items, proceed accordingly.
• Use the button "Reset" to reset the speed controller to its basic settings.
• Switch off the speed controller again and disconnect it from the driving battery after making and saving all
settings.
• Disconnect the speed controller servo plug from the chip box and connect the plug to the intended receiver
slot again. Your model can now be operated with the newly programmed speed controller.
The following "menu items" can be set:
1. "Cut-off Voltage" (undervoltage detection):
Undervoltage detection is only possible for models with LiPo batteries. Activation of this function is
recommended to prevent harmful deep discharge of the rechargeable batteries. The values to be set refer
to a voltage value per battery cell. Example: A setting of 3 V means that a 4-cell rechargeable battery would
switch off the motor when 4 x 3 V = 12 V is undercut.
The following values can be set: 1 = 2.6 V; 2 = 2.8 V; 3 = 3.0 V; 4 = 3.2 V, 5 = 3.4 V; 6 = no undervoltage
protection
2. "Brake/Reverse Role" (drive mode):
This is where you determine driving mode: 1 = forwards driving only; 2 = forwards and reverse driving
possible.
Switching from forwards to reverse driving does not happen at once, but with a break, to protect the gear,
wheels and battery capacity.
3. "Motor Timing":
This setting influences motor running characteristics (similar to early ignition of a combustion engine). You
have the following setting options: 1 = 2°; 2 = 4°; 3 = 6° (recommended!); 4 = 8°; 5 = 12°. Setting 2° means
that the motor has a little more torque as compared to the basic settings, and a little lower maximum speed.
Setting 12° means that the motor has a little higher maximum speed as compared to the basic settings, and
a little less torque. Both cases will, however, change the current values and thus possibly the operating
temperatures of all components. Therefore, also observe compliance with the motor and speed controller
specifications. Also observe the temperatures of the components named in operation.
4. "Initial Acceleration" (start-up dynamics):
This setting adjusts initial acceleration. 1 = gentle; 2 = medium; 3 = high; 4 = very high.
5. "Throttle Percent Reverse" (reverse driving speed):
This function can only be used if the speed controller is programmed for reverse driving (see programming
step "2. driving mode"). Use percentages to determine the speed for reverse driving in relationship to
forwards driving. 1 = 20%; 2 = 30%; 3 = 40%; 4 = 50%; 5 = 60%; 6 = 70%; 7 = 80%; 8 = 90%; 9 = 100%. The
higher the value set, the faster you can drive backwards.
6. "Throttle Limit" (forwards speed):
"Throttle Limit" sets the maximum speed your vehicle should reach when the transmitter sends full throttle.
The setting "1 = 0%" means no limitation. The setting "9 = 90%" means that maximum forwards speed is
reduced by 90%. The following settings can be made: 1 = 0%; 2 = 20%; 3= 30%; 4 = 40%; 5 = 50%; 6 = 60%;
7 = 70%; 8 = 80%; 9 = 90%.
7. "Percentage Brake" (brake control characteristics):
Here you can set the brake effect when moving the transmitter's control lever to reverse driving from forwards
driving. The higher the value set, the stronger the brake effect. The following values are available: 1 = 10%;
2 = 20%; 3 = 30%; 4 = 40%; 5 = 50%; 6 = 60%; 7 = 70%; 8 = 80%; 9 = 100%.
8. "Percentage Drag Brake" (motor brake):
When the throttle at the transmitter is moved to the neutral position from forwards driving, the motor brake
is activated. The function corresponds to the motor braking function in a "real" car when you take your foot
off the gas pedal. The motor brake can be programmed in seven steps. The higher the value set, the stronger
the brake effect. The following values are available: 1 = 4%; 2 = 8%; 3 = 12%; 4 = 15%; 5 = 20%; 6 = 25%;
7 = 30%.
9. "ESC Operating" (cycle frequency):
Cycle frequency can be set between the values "1 = 8 kHz" (recommended) and "2 = 16 kHz". Since switching
the cycle frequency requires observation of many factors, like motor type, speed controller used, speed,
current values, etc., we recommend to deviate from the basic settings only in exceptions and under
consideration of all necessary parameters.
10. "Neutral Range":
The so-called "neutral range" setting makes it possible to set the neutral position range of the transmitter (the
section of the throttle/brake lever path to be recognised as neutral position). The lower the value set, the more
sensitive will the motor control react around the throttle lever neutral position of the transmitter. The following
values are available: 1 = 2%; 2 = 3%; 3 = 4%; 4 = 5%; 5 = 6%.
Operating Information
When switching between forward and reverse driving, the throttle lever must be put in neutral position briefly
(approx. 2 seconds). If the throttle lever is shifted directly from forwards to reverse, the speed controller's brake
will be activated (the vehicle will NOT go backwards!).
Disposal
Electronic devices are recyclable waste and must not be disposed of in the household waste!
Dispose of the product according to the applicable statutory provisions at the end of its service life.
Technical Data
Operating voltage ...................... 5 to 6.3 V/DC
Weight ........................................ Approx. 10 g
Dimensions (L x W x H) ............. Approx. 70 x 45 x 14 mm
These operating instructions are a publication by Conrad Electronic SE, Klaus-Conrad-Str. 1, D-92240 Hirschau
(www.conrad.com).
All rights including translation reserved. Reproduction by any method, e.g. photocopy, microfilming, or the capture in
electronic data processing systems require the prior written approval by the editor. Reprinting, also in part, is prohibited.
These operating instructions represent the technical status at the time of printing. Changes in technology and
equipment reserved.
© Copyright 2011 by Conrad Electronic SE.
Publicité
