E-flite Power 160 Brushless Outrunner Motor, 245Kv - Manual (Page 2)

Battery Choices:
We recommend Thunder Power Li-Po batteries for the best performance and lowest weight. Some examples of the packs we recommend for use with the Power 160 motor can be found
below:
THP38503SX
3850mAh 3S 11.1V Li-Po (x3; for use in series as 9S)
THP38505SX 3850mAh 5S 18.5V Li-Po (x2; for use in series as 10S)
THP46003SX 4600mAh 3S 11.1V Li-Po (x3; for use in series as 9S)
THP46005SX 4600mAh 5S 18.5V Li-Po (x2; for use in series as 10S)
THP50003SX 5000mAh 3S 11.1V Li-Po (x3; for use in series as 9S)
THP50005SX 5000mAh 5S 18.5V Li-Po (x2; for use in series as 10S)
THP53005S4PPL 5300mAh 5S4P 18.5V Li-Po (x2; for use in series as 10S4P)
Examples of Airplane Setups:
Please see our web site for the most up-to-date information and airplane setup examples.
NOTE: All data measured at full throttle. Actual performance may vary depending on battery and flight conditions.
Hangar 9 27% Extra 260 Scale ARF (converted to electric)
Option 1:
Motor: Power 160
ESC: Castle Creations Phoenix HV-110 (CSEPHX110HV)
Prop: APC 20x10E (APC20010E)
Battery: Thunder Power PRO LITE 5300mAh 10S4P (2 – THP53005S4PPL packs run in series)
Flying Weight w/Battery: 15.3 lbs
Amps
Volts Watts Input Watts/Pound RPM
76 36 2740 179 7250
Expect excellent vertical power for pulling out of hover with authority and plenty of power for knife edge loops. Good speed for maneuvers at ¾ throttle, and is a setup well suited for IMAC
flying. Average duration is approximately 7-12 minutes depending on throttle management.
Note: Our testing was conducted using 5300mAh PRO LITE Series packs. However, 5000mAh eXtreme Series packs can also be used.
Hangar 9 P-47D Thunderbolt 150 ARF (converted to electric)
Motor: Power 160
ESC: Castle Creations Phoenix HV-110 (CSEPHX110HV)
Prop: APC 19x10E (APC19010E)
Battery: Thunder Power PRO LITE 5300mAh 10S4P (2 – THP53005S4PPL packs run in series)
Flying Weight w/Battery: 18.8 lbs
Amps
Volts Watts Input Watts/Pound RPM
70 34.8 2436 130 7000
Expect good speed and vertical power for better than scale performance. Very quiet, smooth and solid. Average duration is approximately 7-12 minutes depending on throttle management.
Note: Our testing was conducted using 5300mAh PRO LITE Series packs. However, 5000mAh eXtreme Series packs can also be used.
Note: The Castle Creations speed control was set to high/advanced timing as recommended in their instructions. The software has been updated for optimum performance at this level of
power, so be sure you download the newest version from the Castle Creations web site by using the CASTLE LINK USB PROGRAMMER ADAPTER (CSEPHXL).
Accessories:
See our web site at www.E-fliteRC.com or www.horizonhobby.com for our complete line of brushless motors. We have posted a specification comparison sheet on our web site so you can
compare the different motors we offer.
EFLA110
Power Meter (measures power in amps, volts, watts, and capacity)
EFLA249 BL Connector Set, Gold, 4mm (3)
EFLM41601 Shaft: Power 160
EFLM41102 X-Mount with Hardware: Power 110/160
EFLM41103 Prop Adapters: Power 110/160
HAN4245 EP Motor Mount with Hardware
EVO3307 Standoff Gas Engine Mount, 38MM
EVO3308 Standoff Gas Engine Mount, 45MM
EVO3309 Standoff Gas Engine Mount, 50MM
EVO3310 Standoff Gas Engine Mount, 20MM
EVO3311 Standoff Gas Engine Mount, 7MM
CSEPHX85HV Phoenix HV-85 High Voltage ESC
CSEPHX110HV Phoenix HV-110 High Voltage ESC
Electronic Speed Controls:
There are many brushless electronic speed controls available in the market. We have conducted our testing using Jeti Advance 90 Plus and the Castle Phoenix HV-85 and HV-110 ESCs. The
timing setting of the speed control is important for obtaining proper and maximum performance. In the past, some consumers have reported motor performance issues relating to timing at
higher power levels when using the Castle Phoenix HV-85 and HV-110 speed controls. Castle Creations has updated their software to correct these issues. To ensure you have the most up-
to-date software, we recommend that you update your ESC by downloading the software from their web site using the Castle Link USB Programmer Adapter (CSEPHXL).
Propellers:
Our testing was conducted using APC electric propellers. At these power levels, you may also experiment with using regular gas/glow props in the equivalent sizes listed in our specifications.
Other options are available as well and will affect motor power output and RPMs.
Installation of Prop Adapters:
This motor includes two 12mm prop adapters tapped to accept 10-32 spinner mounting screws in order to allow quick and easy mounting of most spinners. There are two different prop shaft
adapters. The adapter with four holes is intended for installation on the rotating portion of the case. Use this adapter when you are installing the fixed portion of the motor on the outside of a
firewall or mount.
1. Use the included 4-40 x 3/8” screws to attach the prop adapter to the rotating portion of the case.
2. It is important that you then slide the included securing collar onto the motor shaft exiting the fixed portion of the motor. Slide the collar up to the retaining ring and tighten the
setscrews, making sure that one of the setscrews lines up with the flat spot on the motor shaft. Do not remove the retaining ring. This is a preventative measure to ensure that the
shaft is secured in case the retaining ring unclips during use.
The adapter with two setscrews is intended for installation on the motor shaft exiting the fixed portion of the case. Use this side when you are installing the fixed portion of your motor on the
inside of a firewall or mount.
1. Slide the prop adapter onto the motor shaft exiting the fixed portion of the case.
2. Use two setscrews to secure the prop adapter to the motor shaft, making sure that one of the setscrews lines up with the flat spot of the motor shaft.
Note: Use blue thread lock to secure screws.
Operating Instructions:
1. This brushless motor requires the use of a sensorless brushless speed control. Failure to use the correct speed control may result in damage to the motor and/or speed control.
2. When mounting the motor, be sure the correct length of screws are used so damage to the inside of the motor will not occur. We suggest you use the mounting hardware included
with your motor. The use of long screws will damage the motor.
3. You may connect the three motor wires directly to the controller with solder or use connectors such as 4mm gold plated brushless connectors (EFLA249), which will also need to
be soldered properly to your wires. The three motor wires can be connected in any order to the three output wires or output port on a sensorless brushless speed control. Be sure
to use heat shrink tubing to properly insulate the wires so the wires will not short. Shorting may damage the motor and speed control.