Losi LOSB0105BD - Manual (Page 23)

BEC (Battery Elimination Circuit) – The BEC is used to
eliminate the need for a receiver pack to power the radio
system. On most electric vehicles this is located in the
electronic speed control (ESC), but can also be a stand-
alone device.
BIND Process – Programming a receiver to recognize the GUID
code of only one specific transmitter or transmitter module.
Calibration – Also called ESC setup. It is the process used to
match the transmitter throttle, brake and neutral to the ESC.
Current – Refers to the power flow from the battery to the ESC
and motor when used in the RC vehicle environment. Typically
this is measured in ampere or amp.
Deadband – This refers to the amount of travel (movement) on the
transmitter trigger before the vehicle is requesting the ESC to
move the vehicle forward or backwards. It is an advanced
adjustment used by experienced drivers.
DSM – (Digital Spectrum Modulation) – The 2.4GHz technology of
Spektrum radios.
ESC (Electronic Speed Control) – The ESC is what translates the
signals passed from the transmitter trigger through the receiver
into commands that reach the motor to signal forward or
reverse, acceleration or braking. The Xcelorin system is an
advanced electronic speed controller that is very efficient in
passing precise requests to the brushless motor. The BEC is
also controlled by the ESC along with the Low Voltage Protec-
tion circuit.
GUID – Globally Unique Identification Code. Each individual
module or radio is factory programmed with its own unique serial
code. In the binding process, the receiver is programmed to only
recognize the GUID code of one specific radio or module.
LiPo – A lithium polymer battery’s abbreviation indicating the
chemistry used in these rechargeable batteries. These batteries
require special attention by the user and are only recommended
for the most experienced of users.
mAh – The milliampere hour abbreviation, which represents the
capacity of a battery pack. The higher this rating the longer the
run time of each charge.
Neutral Position – Referring to the transmitter when at rest,
meaning the throttle trigger and steering have no input. When
you turn the transmitter on, set it to the side while turning the car
on, the transmitter will be in a neutral state.
NiMH – The abbreviation for nickel-metal hydride rechargeable
batteries. These have replaced the use of NiCd batteries as the
battery of choice in RC vehicles.
Profiles – The MSC-12L has four (4) preset profiles.
Forward/Reverse, Forward Only, Forward/Reverse Learning
profile with slower acceleration and Crawler (to be used for
Crawling vehicles only). The Forward only profile can be
selected for racing purposes. The Forward/Reverse profile and
Learning profile are great for running in your neighborhood.
RC Terminology Receiver – A device mounted into the vehicle that receives and
decodes a signal sent by a transmitter. Servos, ESC and other
devices are plugged into the receiver.
Resistance – As used here refers to the power loss from the
battery to the ESC and motor. Typically this is measured in
Ohms. Too much resistance between the battery, ESC and motor
can result in low performance and run time.
Servo – An electronic device connected to the receiver used to
actuate steering control of the vehicle.
Spektrum – The technology brand of 2.4GHz radio system
supplied with the 1/10 Strike SCT. The use of this technology
eliminates the concern of conflicting frequencies found with older
legacy radio systems. It further reduces to a minimum potential
radio interference common with the legacy radio systems of the
past.
Transmitter – Is the device held in your hand that relays steering
and throttle/brake requests made to the receiver.
Trim – This is a setting used on the transmitter to make fine
adjustments to the steering or throttle/brake trigger. For steering
you would use the trim to make the adjustment for the vehicle to
drive straight without adding steering input to the transmitter.
Thermal Shutdown – Refers to the ESC operating temperature.
The MSC-12SL ESC monitors its internal temperature and will
automatically prevent the ESC from delivering power to the
motor, preventing damage due to overheating the ESC’s
electronics.
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