Team Associated APEX Touring Brushless Powered - Manual (Page 16)

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:: Motor Manual
540R
BRUSHLESS
MOTOR
Introduction
Features
Congratulations on your purchase of Reedy’s
540R Brushless Motor. The latest brushless
motor technology along with the design and
engineering experience that is responsible for 28
World Championship titles has been incorporated
into its design.
Due to its sensorless design, the Reedy 540R
Brushless Motor operates powerfully and
efficiently without complicated sensor harnesses.
This motor is perfectly suited for use with ESCs
that are designed to operate sensorless
brushless motors.
Please read the following before
installing and using your new motor.
• Oversized Precision Ball Bearings
• High-Strength Rotor
• Hardened Steel Shaft
• Triple-Insulated Windings
• Sensorless Operation
• 3.5mm Connectors
Precautions and Warnings
• Please read the instructions before installing
and operating your motor.
• Avoid over gearing by monitoring motor
temperature. Operating temperatures should
not exceed 80C (175F).
• Be sure to use the proper size motor mounting
screws.
• Do not over-tighten the motor mounting screws.
• Do not use a Schottky diode with this motor.
Installation and Maintenance
• Your motor should be installed using 3mm
screws with a length (generally 6mm or less)
that does not allow the screw to extend into the
motor more than 5mm. Otherwise, the screw
can damage the motor’s internal components.
• Do not over-tighten the motor mounting screws.
Doing so may strip the mounting hole threads.
• Connect the three leads exiting the motor to the
three motor leads from your Electronic Speed
Control (ESC). If the motor runs backwards
when giving it forward throttle, reverse any two
motor leads. The motor will now turn in the
desired direction.
• To clean your motor, lightly brush dirt away on
a regular basis paying particularly close attention
to the areas around the ball bearings. DO NOT
spray cleaners or solvents into the motor.
Safety Precautions
This product is a sophisticated hobby product and
not a toy. 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 property. This
product is not intended to be used by children
without direct adult supervision. It is essential to
read and follow all instructions and warning found
in this manual prior to installation, set up, and use
in order for the product to operate properly and to
avoid damage or injury.
Warranty
Your motor is warranted to the original purchaser
for 90 days from the date of purchase, verified by
the sales receipt, against defects in material and
workmanship. Motors that have been mishandled,
abused, used incorrectly, used for an application
other than intended or damaged by the user are
not covered under warranty.
Associated Electrics Inc. is not liable for any loss
or damage, whether direct or indirect, incidental or
consequential, or from any special situation,
arising from the use, misuse, or abuse of this
product
Caution
When switching to a higher voltage battery from a
lower one (to 11.1V from 7.4V, for example), a
change in gear ratio or a lower kV motor might be
necessary. Otherwise, the motor or ESC may
overheat and sustain permanent damage. Please
visit www.reedypower.com for the latest gear ratio
suggestions for your particular motor and vehicle.
Specifications
540R 3300kV
916
2-3 LiPo, 6-8 NiMH
3300
36x46mm
3.17mm
10~40A
45A/60s
190g/6.7oz
540R 3900kV
917
2-3 LiPo, 4-8 NiMH
3900
36x46mm
3.17mm
10~45A
50A/60s
190g/6.7oz
540R 4900kV
918
2-3 LiPo, 4-8 NiMH
4900
36x46mm
3.17mm
10~50A
55A/60s
190g/6.7oz
Model
Item No.
Cells
RPM/Volt
Dimensions
Shaft Diameter
Max. Efficiency Current
Max. Surge Current
Internal Resistance
Weight
540R 6100kV
919
2-3 LiPo, 4-8 NiM
6100
36x46mm
3.17mm
10~55A
60A/60s
190g/6.7oz