Toro TS120A ESC Manual
Toro TS120A ESC Manual
It is not a toy and suitable for users older than 14 years old.
PREPARATION
1) Plan Speed Control Placement
ESC CALIBRATION
Calibration is necessary for the first use of the ESC, or whenever used with a new/different
Never allow water, moisture, oil or other foreign materials to get inside ESC, motor, or on Choose a location for the speed control that is protected from debris. To prevent radio transmitter. Individual transmitter's signals for full throttle, full brake and neutral vary. You
the PC Boards. It may damage the ESC completely. interference, place the speed control as far away from the radio receiver as possible and must calibrate your ESC so that it will operate more effectively with your transmitter.
Never disassemble the ESC and modify the components on the PC Boards. keep the power wires as short as possible. Select a location that has good airflow How to calibrate the ESC?
Suggest using the original wires and connectors which are packed in the box. ventilating. If the ESC gets air flow, it will run cooler; and that means it will be more ESC switch OFF.
Never solder one part for more than 5 seconds as some components will get damaged efficient. Connect the ESC to the battery and the motor.
by high temperature. 2) Mount Speed Control in Vehicle Turn on the transmitter.
Never run the ESC w/o load at full throttle and it may damage the bearings and other Use double-sided tape to mount the speed control in vehicle (do not use CA glue). Press and hold the ESC switch for few seconds, the motor will ring long beep once. After
For 1/12 & 1/10 Scale Car moving parts. 3) Soldering that, the red LED will blink the motor will ring like beep-beep-beep… in a row which indicates
Support Both Sensor or Sensor-less Brushless Motor
Please make sure the location where to fix the ESC has good airflow ventilating so that Cut the ESC's BLUE, YELLOW & ORANGE silicone motor power wires to the desired it is time to set the neutral position, full throttle and full brake one by one. You could release
the heat could dissipate quickly. length and strip about 3.2mm-6.35mm (1/8”-1/4”) of insulation from the end of each wire. the ESC switch now.
INTRODUCTION To avoid short circuit, please keep the ESC connectors far away from other metal parts. “Pre-tin”the wire by heating the end and applying solder until it is thoroughly covered. Keep the throttle trigger in neutral position, press the ESC switch once, the
Thank you for purchasing TORO 1/10 ESC from SKYRC TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD. Please read Never connect the battery in polarity in reverse. green LED will blink once then extinguish and the motor will ring beep once
CAUTION: By very careful not to splash yourself with hot solder.
the Instruction Manual thoroughly before you use the product. These operating instructions are Please remove the pinion gear before performing calibration and programming functions which indicates the neutral position has been set.
Place the ESC's BLUE Phase ‘A’ motor wire onto motor's ‘A’ solder tab and solder. Use
designed to ensure that you quickly become familiar with its features and functions and make full with this system. Please keep your hands, hair, cloth, clear from the gear train and soldering iron to apply heat to exposed wire; begin adding solder to tip of soldering iron Hold full throttle and press the ESC switch once, the green LED will blink
use of this product.
wheels of an armed high performance and wire. Add just enough solder to form a clean and continuous joint from the plated twice then extinguish and the motor will ring twice like beep-beep which
Before you switch on the ESC, please make sure all the cables are well solder with the area of the solder tab up onto the wire. Solder the ESC's YELLOW Phase‘B’ motor wire indicates the full throttle has been set.
FEATURES connectors (It is easy to get loose when running) . What's more, make sure the cables to the motor's ‘B' solder tab and Solder the ESC's ORANGE Phase ‘C' motor wire to
not touch the moving parts. Move the throttle trigger to full brake and hold full brake, press the ESC
Users could set the turbo and boosting timing which can improve the motor RPM to get its motor’s ‘C’ solder tab.
best performance. Electronic motor timing will increase the temperatures of ESC and brushless motor. Use switch once, the green LED will blink three times then extinguish and the
motor will ring three times like beep-beep-beep which indicates the full brake
Well-performed throttle and brake control function could control the punch/brake rate by point extreme caution when setting up and testing your application to avoid overloading and CONNECTION has been set.
and the point can be set by user. The precision of the punch/brake rate is 1. And the user overheating.
1) Connect the motor sensor harness to ESC. Insert the 6 pin connector on the end of the After the calibration is finished, keep the throttle in neutral position, the red
could also custom the throttle/brake curve. Incorrect Boost and Turbo timing setting may cause permanent damage to the ESC and
motor's sensor wires into ESC's sensor harness socket. LED will stay ON, the ESC and the motor is ready to work.
Punch control is reasonable and precise and can meet different customers' request for Line motors. Please choose proper ratio and timing setting according to motor's instruction.
2) Connect Throttle lead to ESC and other end to the Receiver (Throttle Channel, Ch2)
and power.
Red copper connector is used internal of the ESC. It can decrease the internal resistance at
To avoid signal interference, please always turn on the transmitter first THEN turn on the
3) Solder the motor and the ESC. ESC ON/OFF AND LED INDICATOR
speed control. Do the opposite when powering it off. 1. ESC ON/OFF: When the ESC is OFF, press the switch once, the motor will ring beep once and
high current situation and the thermal resistance. 4) Connect ESC to battery pack. Black power wire
Never use faulty accessories, e.g. motor which may damage the ESC. Always insulate Red power wire (battery negative) the red LED will stay on (Motor boost and turbo timing is on), then the ESC is ready to work.
The circuit is managed by intelligent thermal management kernel algorithm which can improve exposed wiring with heat shrink tubing or electrical tape to prevent short circuits, which (battery positive) When the ESC is on, press the switch once, the LED will extinguish and the ESC is OFF.
driving skill and adjust the control time of the dead band. The dynamic loss can be reduced can damage ESC too.
effectively when the motor is running at high speed or the user changes the motor speed Throttle Battery
Note 1: After running at full load, the ESC will be very hot. In this case, please turn off the
Always disconnect the battery pack from the speed control when not in use to avoid lead
frequently so that the motor can be more stable when running. Pack ESC after it cools down.
short circuits and possible fire hazard. When the ESC is switched off, there is still small
The internal resistance can be reduced by laminated copper stack control technology and Note 2: When the motor is running, the ESC can't be powered off by pressing the switch;
current and it may cause over discharge of the battery after some time. when the motor stops working, the ESC can be powered off. In an emergency,
cooling fan design (8V 0.2A 20000RPM) so that the dynamic thermal equilibrium can be got.
In this case, the aluminum heat sinks can works effectively.
The ESC can support 4-9 cells NiMH or 2-3 cells LiPo battery. Receiver please disconnect the battery to power off the ESC.
Power
Switch Note 3: When the motor is running, keep the trigger of the transmitter to full brake for 8
The electronic switch is built in so that it could save space. And the electronic switch is more Note: We will not be responsible for any damage caused by non-compliance with above
sensitive and reliable. instruction. seconds, the ESC will be off.
The users could set and store 10 sets of profiles in the ESC. These data could be called out at 2. Explanation of LED Indicator
any time without any special program setting. All the setting can be exported or imported so Bluetooth Module
Yellow motor The throttle trigger is in neutral position Red LED is blinking (zero timing)
that the user could compare and analyze. (Optional part)
phase wires
Safety features: low voltage protection, motor and ESC overheat protection and signal lost (phaseB) Red LED stays on
The throttle trigger is in neutral position
protection. (Motor boost and turbo timing is on)
Orange motor
It can be programmed by program box(SK-300046), PC connected with SKYLINK(SK- Motor Blue motor phase wires
phase wires (phaseC)
The motor is running while the throttle trigger doesn’t
600013) or smart phone via bluetooth module(SK-600058). Sensor Wire Green LED is blinking.
The firmware can be updated by connecting the ESC with PC or smart phone.
(phaseA) reach to the highest throttle/brake position
It can be off by keeping the trigger to full brake for 8 seconds when running. The throttle trigger is at the highest throttle/brake position. Green LED stays ON
1/8 2/8 3/8 4/8
ESC PROGRAMMING Programmable Items and Description Profiles Preset SPECIFICATION
The ESC can be programmed by program box, PC (connected with SKYLINK) or smart phone Section Program Item Description The users could preset and store 10 sets of profiles in the ESC. These data could be called
out for application at any time without any special program setting. The user could also reset Constant/Burst Current 120A/760A
via bluetooth module. Running Mode Forward/Brake Forward/Brake/Reverse Forward/Reverse
Motor Direction Normal Reverse the profile according to his request. There is one factory default setting called Modify in the Motor Compatible Brushless Sensor & Sensorless ESC
How to program the ESC?
General Reverse Speed 25-100% (in 1% increment) ESC. This mode can be used for modify class of touring car racing. 1/10,1/12 all competitions
1. PC via SKYLINK (optional part SK-600013) Car Compatible
Red power wire Setting Voltage Cutoff 3.0-11V (in 0.1V increment) Auto (3.2V) Setting Details of Modify Mode 1/10 and 1/8 Crawlers
(battery positive)
ESC Overheat Protection 85℃/185℉ 105℃/221℉ 125℃/257℉ Disable 4-6S NiMH or 2S LiPo--≥3.5T(1/10 on-road),≥5.5T(1/10 off-road)
Fan output pins
Modify Mode Setting Value Motor Limits
Battery Motor Overheat Protection 85℃/185℉ 105℃/221℉ 125℃/257℉ Disable
Program Item Description
7-9S NiMH or 3S LiPo--≥5.5T(1/10 on-road),≥8.5T(1/10 off-road)
Pack
Punch Rate Switch Point 1-99%(in 1% increment) Section
Running Mode Forward/Brake Resistance 0.0003ohm
1st Stage Punch Rate 1-30(in 1 increment)
2nd Stage Punch Rate Motor Direction Normal Battery Cell Count 4-9S NiMH or 2-3S LiPo
Throttle 1-30(in 1 increment)
Black power wire
TH Input Curve General Reverse Speed 25% BEC Output 6V@3A, linear
(battery negative) Control Linear Custom
Throttle Dead Band Setting Voltage Cutoff 3.2V/1S (Auto) Size 39x38x20mm (LxWxH)
0.002-0.150ms
Power Throttle Status ESC Overheat Protection 105℃/221℉
Switch Weight 45g (w/o wire)
PC Drag Brake Motor Overheat Protection 105℃/221℉
0-50%(in 1% increment) FAN
Punch Rate Switch Point 8V@0.2A , MAX 12.6V
Brake Strength 0-100%(in 1% increment) 50%
Initial Brake =Drag Brake 1st Stage Punch Rate 5 REMARK: All the testing results are working with 540 class motors with standard timing.
Brake Throttle 2nd Stage Punch Rate 5
Brake Rate Switch Point 1-99%(in 1% increment)
Control TH Input Curve
2. Smart Phone via Bluetooth Module (optional part SK-600058) 1st Stage Brake Rate 1-20(in 1 increment) Control
Throttle Dead Band
Linear WARRANTY AND SERVICE
Red power wire 2nd Stage Brake Rate 1-20(in 1 increment) 0.080ms
(battery positive) The TORO 10 Brushless ESC is guaranteed to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a
Brake Input Curve Throttle Status
Linear Custom period of 90 DAYS from the original date of purchase (verified by dated, itemized sales receipt).
Battery Boost Timing Drag Brake 10%
Pack 0-64 deg (in 1° increment) Warranty does not cover incorrect installation, components worn by use, damage to case or exposed
Boost Start RPM Brake Strength 75%
1000-35000RPM (in 500RPM increment) circuit boards, damage due to timing, damage from using more than 3 LiPo cells input voltage, cross-
Boost Initial Brake =Drag Brake connection of battery/motor power wires, overheating solder tabs, reverse voltage application, improper
Boost End RPM 3000-60000RPM(in 500RPM increment) Brake
Power Timing Brake Rate Switch Point 50% use or installation of external BEC, damage resulting from thermal overload or short-circuiting motor,
Switch Boost Liner Slop Linear Custom Control
1st Stage Brake Rate 10 damage from incorrect installation of FET servo or receiver battery pack, tampering with internal
Boost Constrain by TH Yes No
2nd Stage Brake Rate electronics, allowing water, moisture, or any other foreign material to enter ESC or get onto the PC
Turbo Timing 0-64 deg (in 1° increment) 16
board, incorrect installation/wiring of input plug plastic, allowing exposed wiring or solder tabs to short-
Turbo Activation Method RPM Full TH+RPM Brake Input Curve Linear
Black power wire Full TH circuit, or any damage caused by a crash, flooding or natural disaster. Because SKYRC has no control
(battery negative)
Turbo Turbo Full TH Delay Instant 0.01-1S(in 0.01S increment) Boost Timing 0° over the connection & use of the speed control or other related electronics, no liability may be assumed
Timing Turbo Start RPM 9000-50000RPM/MIN(in 1000RPM increment) Boost Start RPM 15000RPM/MIN nor will be accepted for any damage resulting from the use of this product. Every SKYRC speed control
Boost
SMART Bluetooth Turbo Engage Slop 1-64 deg/0.1S (in 1° increment) Boost End RPM 25000RPM/MIN & motor is thoroughly tested & cycled before leaving our facility and is, therefore, considered
Timing operational. By the act of connecting/operating speed control, user accepts all resulting liability. In no
Boost Liner Slop Line
PHONE Turbo Deactive Slop Instant 1-64 deg/0.1S(in 1°increment)
case shall our liability exceed the product's original cost. We reserve the right to modify warranty
Boost Constrain by TH Yes
If you set the cut-off voltage manually, please note the adjustable votage is TOTAL cut-off provisions without notice. This product is not intended for use by children under 14 years of age without
3. Program Box (optional part SK-300046) Red power wire
Turbo Timing 10°
the strict supervision of an adult. Use of this product in an uncontrolled manner may result in physical
(battery positive) voltage of the battery pack. In AUTO mode, the default cut-off voltage is 3.2V/S, for Turbo Activation Method Full TH damage or injuries take extra care when operating any remote control.
Fan output pins
example, the cut-off voltage of a 4S battery pack is 3.2V*4=12.8V in AUTO mode. Turbo Turbo Full TH Delay 0.1S
Battery For any repair or replace service, please contact your dealer in the first instance, who is responsible for
Pack Note: The output power of the motor will be improved when you adjust the motor timing. Timing Turbo Start RPM 20000RPM/MIN processing guarantee claims.
Electronic motor timing will increase the temperatures of ESC and brushless motor. Use Turbo Engage Slop 48°/0.1S
extreme caution when setting up and testing your application to avoid overloading and Turbo Deactive Slop 30°/0.1S
overheating. Incorrect Boost and Turbo timing setting may cause permanent damage to the
Black power wire
(battery negative) ESC and motors. Please choose proper ratio and timing setting according to motor's
instruction.
Power Here is some suggestions about motor timing,
Switch Manufacturedby
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Boost Timing
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