ParkZone PKZ4600 - Manual (Page 8)

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center (between 1.4 and 1.6ms). The controller
will beep 2 times, indicating you have set the
program selection or leave in full throttle for 5
seconds to advance to the next selection.
c. To select 5-cell low voltage cutoff—You will
hear 5 short beeps. Move the throttle stick to
center (between 1.4 and 1.6ms). The controller
will beep 2 times, indicating you have set the
program selection or leave in full throttle for 5
seconds to advance to the next selection.
d. To select 6-cell low voltage cutoff – You will
hear 6 short beeps. Move the throttle stick to
center (between 1.4 and 1.6ms). The controller
will beep 2 times, indicating you have set the
program selection or leave in full throttle for 5
seconds to advance to the next selection.
e. To select 74% cutoff – You will hear 7
short beeps. Move the throttle stick to center
(between 1.4 and 1.6ms). The controller will
beep 2 times, indicating you have set the
program selection or leave in full throttle for 5
seconds to advance to the first selection again.
IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT 74% CUTOFF: This
option will activate the soft cutoff at 74% of startup
voltage or 9.2V, whichever is higher. For example, if
your pack measures 16.8 volts at startup, then the
soft cut will occur at 12.4 volts. The 74% cutoff option
will check the startup voltage every time you plug the
battery into the controller, so beware of using partially
charged packs, as the system cannot protect your LiPo
batteries if you are using the 74% cutoff and connect
a partially charged pack. You will know your battery
pack has reached soft auto cutoff when you hear the
motor “pulse” repeatedly. We recommend you land
your model as soon as you hear the motor pulse (indi-
cating the pack voltage has dropped to the cutoff volt-
age level) to prevent over-discharge of the LiPo battery
pack, and to prevent sudden power loss.
Programming Menu 2 —Brake Type
The default setting is Brake Off. This option gives you
the choice to have the ESC stop the propeller during
flight (Brake On) or allow it to windmill (Brake Off). Use
the Brake On options for folding propellers.
1. Move the stick to center (between 1.4 and 1.6ms)
for 5 seconds, and the controller will beep 2 times,
indicating you are now in Menu 2.
2. Move the throttle stick to full throttle (>1.7ms)
position to make changes to the Brake Type
programming.
a. To select No Brake/Brake Off – You will hear
1 short beep.Move the throttle stick to center
(between 1.4 and 1.6ms). The controller will
beep 2 times, indicating you have set the
program selection or leave in full throttle for 5
seconds to advance to the next selection.
b. To select Soft Brake – You will hear 2 short
beeps. Move the throttle stick to center
(between 1.4 and 1.6ms). The controller will
beep 2 times, indicating you have set the
program selection or leave in full throttle for 5
seconds to advance to the next selection.
c. To select Medium Brake – You will hear 3
short beeps. Move the throttle stick to center
(between 1.4 and 1.6ms). The controller will
beep 2 times, indicating you have set the
program selection or leave in full throttle for 5
seconds to advance to the next selection.
d. To select Hard Brake – You will hear 4 short
beeps. Move the throttle stick to center (be-
tween 1.4 and 1.6ms). The controller will beep
2 times, indicating you have set the program
selection or leave in full throttle for 5 seconds to
advance to the first selection again.
Programming Menu 3—Timing
The default setting is 15 degrees. As a general rule,
lower pole count motors use lower timing and higher
pole count motors use higher timing. Please refer to
your motor instructions and specifications for an
indication of the number of poles.
Low Timing Advance
Timing Degrees – 5 & 10
Motor Poles – 2 to 4
Expected Performance – Good balance of power and
efficiency
Motor Poles – 6 or more
Expected Performance – Best efficiency and run time
(lowest power)
Standard Timing Advance
Timing Degrees – 15 & 20
Motor Poles – 6 to 12
Expected Performance – Good balance of power and
efficiency
Motor Poles – 14 or more
Expected Performance – Best efficiency and run time
(lowest power)
High Timing Advance
Timing Degrees – 25
Motor Poles – 12
Expected Performance – Highest power, less efficiency
Motor Poles – 14 or more
Expected Performance – Good balance of power and
efficiency
1. Move the stick to center (between 1.4 and 1.6ms)
for 5 seconds, and the controller will beep 3
times, indicating you are now in Menu 3.
2. Move the throttle stick to full throttle (>1.7ms)
position to make changes to the Timing
programming.
a. To select 5 Degrees – You will hear 1 short
beep. Movethe throttle stick to center
(between 1.4 and 1.6ms). The controller will
beep 2 times, indicating you have set the
program selection or leave in full throttle for
5 seconds to advance to the next selection.
b. To select 10 Degrees – You will hear 2 short
beeps. Move the throttle stick to center
(between 1.4 and 1.6ms). The controller will
beep 2 times, indicating you have set the
program selection or leave in full throttle for
5 seconds to advance to the next selection.
c. To select 15 Degrees – You will hear 3 short
beeps. Move the throttle stick to center
(between 1.4 and 1.6ms). The controller will
beep 2 times, indicating you have set the
program selection or leave in full throttle for
5 seconds to advance to the next selection.
d. To select 20 Degrees – You will hear 4 short
beeps. Move the throttle stick to center
(between 1.4 and 1.6ms). The controller will
beep 2 times, indicating you have set the
program selection or leave in full throttle for
5 seconds to advance to the next selection.
e. To select 25 Degrees – You will hear 5 short
beeps. Move the throttle stick to center
(between 1.4 and 1.6ms). The controller will
beep 2 times, indicating you have set the
program selection or leave in full throttle for
5 seconds to advance to the first
selection again.
Programming Menu 4—Throttle Input
Range (PWM)
The default setting is 1.2ms to 1.8ms and should work
with most radio systems. This option allows for proper
throttle input with many different radio systems. How-
ever, some radios have a wider output range, and may
give a more linear response with the 1.1ms to 1.9ms
range. If you feel there is too much “dead” area in the
stick movement near full throttle, try adjusting the end
points in your radio, or change to the wider input range.
Be aware that if these settings are not correct, it may
be impossible to arm the controller.
1. Move the stick to center (between 1.4 and 1.6ms)
for 5 seconds, and the controller will beep 4
times, indicating you are now in Menu 4.
2. Move the throttle stick to full throttle (>1.7ms)
position to make changes to the Throttle Input
Range programming.
a. To select 1.2ms to 1.8ms – You will hear 1
short beep. Move the throttle stick to center
(between 1.4 and 1.6ms). The controller will
beep 2 times, indicating you have set the
program selection or leave in full throttle for
5 seconds to advance to the next selection.
b. To select 1.1ms to 1.9ms – You will hear 2
short beeps. Move the throttle stick to center
(between 1.4 and 1.6ms). The controller will
beep 2 times, indicating you have set the
program selection or leave in full throttle for 5
seconds to advance to the first
selection again.
Programming Menu 5—Start-Up Rate
The default setting is 0.25 seconds. The start-up rate
is the time it takes to reach maximum motor speed.
Changing the setting to 1 second can be useful with
power-fragile gear boxes.
1. Move the stick to center (between 1.4 and 1.6ms)
for 5 seconds, and the controller will beep 5
times, indicating you are now in Menu 3.
2. Move the throttle stick to full throttle (>1.7ms)
position to make changes to the Start-up Rate
programming.
a. To select .25 second – You will hear 1 short
beep. Move the throttle stick to center
(between 1.4 and 1.6ms). The controller will
beep 2 times, indicating you have set the
program selection or leave in full throttle for
5 seconds to advance to the next selection.
b. To select 1 second – You will hear 2 short
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