Kavan ALPHA 1500 Bauanleitung Seite 9

TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER BINDING
The control signal of 2.4GHz transmitter contains an unique identification
code that allows the receiver recognized the signal of "its own" transmitter
and responded only to the right signal - no matter how many other 2.4 trans-
mitters is operating in the vicinity. When a 2.4GHz RC set is prepared for the
first use and always when a new receiver is to be used with your transmitter,
you have to perform a procedure called "binding" in order to establish the
link between your transmitter and receiver. During this process the receiver
will recognize the ID of your transmitter and store it to its memory. From now
on it will respond just to the signal of your transmitter.
REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE
• Please perform the range check in the beginning of each flying session.
• Before every take off please check the correct control surface movement.
• After every landing check the plane for any damage, loose clevises or push
rods, bent undercarriage, damaged propeller etc. Do not fly again until the
damage is repaired.
Although the ALPHA 1500 is manufactured of the extra tough and virtually
unbreakable extruded polyolefine (EPO) foam, damage or broken parts may
occur. A minor damage can be repaired simply gluing the parts together
with a cyanoacrylate (CA) glue or with a clear sticky tape. In a case of a major
damage it is always better to purchase a brand new spare part. A wide range
of genuine spare parts and accessories is available through the KAVAN/PE-
LIKAN DANIEL dealers.
KAVAN R-30B INSTRUCTION MANUAL
KAVAN R-6B...R-80SB
Programmable Electronic Controllers for Brushless Motors
Congratulation on your purchase of a KAVAN Line electronic controller for brushless motors. The
state-of-the-art KAVAN Line covers almost the entire range of electric powered planes flown by
a Sunday flyer. All the ESCs can be quickly programmed using your transmitter and even easier
with the optional KAVAN Card.
PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS
1. Programmable Brake Setting (use the brake on for folding props applications only).
2. Programmable Battery Type (LiPo or NiCd/NiMH).
3. Programmable Low Voltage Cut-Off Type (power reduction or immediate shut down ).
4. Programmable Low Voltage Cut-Off Setting.
5. Programmable Soft Acceleration Start Ups (for gearbox and helicopter applications).
6. Programmable Timing Settings (to enhance ESC efficiency and smoothness).
SPECIFICATION
BEC Type Current (A)
Cont./Burst
KAVAN R-6B
*BEC 6A\8A
KAVAN R-12B
*BEC 12A\15A
KAVAN R-15B
*BEC 15A\20A
KAVAN R-20B
*BEC 20A\25A
KAVAN R-30B
*BEC 30A\40A
KAVAN R-40B
*BEC 40A\55A
KAVAN R-40SB **SBEC 40A\55A
KAVAN R-50SB **SBEC 50A\65A
KAVAN R-60SB **SBEC 60A\80A
KAVAN R-80SB **SBEC 80A\100A
*) BEC - linear BEC **) SBEC - powerfull switching BEC
CONNECTING THE KAVAN ESC
The speed controller can be connected to the motor by soldering directly or with high quali-
ty connectors. Always use new connectors, which should be soldered carefully to the cables
and insulated with heat shrink tube. Use only high quality connectors to connect the ESC
to the flight pack as well - 2 mm gold plated connectors (Pelikan Daniel #7939 or #7940) for
currents up to 20A; 3,5 mm (#7941), 4 mm (#7946) gold plated connectors or DEAN-T (#7949)
for currents up to 60A and 6 mm (#7945) for currents up to 80A. The maximum length of the
battery pack wires should be within 15 cm (6 inches).
Plug the UNI servo connector cable of the ESC to your receiver throttle output. The ESCs
featuring BEC or SBEC voltage stabilizer will feed your receiver and servos from the flight
battery pack.
KAVAN ESC Wiring Diagram
black
Battery
red
Please bear in mind improper polarity or short circuit will damage the ESC therefore it is
your responsibility to double check all plugs for proper polarity, and proper connection
BEFORE connecting the battery pack for the first time.
Input Voltage Weight (g) BEC
No. of cells (Voltage/Current)
2Lipo 5.5g 5V/0.8A
2-3Lipo 9g 5V/1A
2-3Lipo 16.5g 5V/2A
2-3Lipo 19g 5V/2A
2-3Lipo 37g 5V/2A
5V/3A
2-3Lipo 39g
2-4Lipo 43g 5V/3A
2-4Lipo 41g 5V/7A
3-6Lipo 63g 5V/7A
3-6Lipo 82g 5V/7A
ESC
Motor
To receiver, throttle channel/
/KAVAN Programming Card
APPENDIX
T8FB/R8EF Binding Procedure
1. Place the transmitter and the receiver close to each other (within one meter).
2. Turn your transmitter ON and then your receiver.
3. There is a black binding button on the side of the R8EF receiver; press and
hold the receiver binding button for about 2 seconds until the LED starts
to blink on the receiver. After about 8 blinks the process is accomplished
and the receiver LED will glow red steady.
4. Turn the receiver off and then on again; check the correct operation of all
servos.
In the unfortunate event of a crash or heavy landing, no matter how
minor or major, you must lower the throttle stick to its lowest positions
as quickly as possible to prevent damage to the electronic speed con-
troller in the control unit.
Failure to lower the throttle stick and trim to the lowest possible positions
in the event of a crash could result in damage to the ESC, which may require
replacement of the ESC.
Note: Crash damage is not covered under warranty.
POWERING UP FOR THE FIRST TIME & THE AUTOMATIC THROTTLE CALIBRATION
The KAVAN ESC features Automatic Throttle Calibration to ensure the smoothest throttle
response and resolution throughout the entire throttle range of your transmitter. This step
has to be performed just once to allow the ESC to "learn and memorize" the throttle output
signal of your transmitter. It only needs to be repeated if you changed your transmitter.
1. Switch on the transmitter, move throttle stick to the top position.
2. Connect battery pack to the ESC, and wait for about 2 seconds.
3. The "Beep-Beep-" tone should be emitted, means the top point of throttle range has been
confirmed.
4. Move throttle stick to the bottom position, several "beep-" tones should be emitted to
present the amount of battery cells.
5. A long "Beep-" tone should be emitted, means the lowest point of throttle range has been
correctly confirmed.
The throttle has been calibrated now and your ESC is ready for operation.
NORMAL ESC START-UP PROCEDURE
1. Move throttle stick to bottom position and then switch on transmitter.
2. Connect battery pack to ESC, special tone like "123" means power supply is OK.
3. Several "beep-" tones should be emitted to present the amount of lithium battery cells.
4. When self-test is finished, a long "beep-----" tone should be emitted.
5. Slowly move the throttle stick up, the prop should start to rotate clockwise (looking from
the cockpit of the plane). If it spins in the opposite direction, pull the throttle stick back,
disconnect the flight battery and swap any two of the three cables between the motor
and the ESC. The re-check again.
Dimensions
PROTECTION FUNCTION
(mm)
1. Start up failure protection: If the motor fails to start within 2 seconds of throttle ap-
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moved to the bottom again to restart the motor. (Such a situation happens in the follow-
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ing cases: The connection between ESC and motor is not reliable, the propeller or the
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motor is blocked, the gearbox is damaged, etc.).
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2. Over-heat protection: When the temperature of the ESC is over about 110 Celsius de-
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grees, the ESC will reduce the output power.
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3. Throttle signal loss protection: The ESC will reduce the output power if throttle signal is
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lost for 1 second, further loss for 2 seconds will cause the output to be cut-off completely.
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PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS OF THE KAVAN ESC
1. Brake: ON/OFF
ON - Sets the propeller to the brake position when the throttle stick is at the minimum posi-
tion (Recommended for folding props).
OFF - Sets the propeller to freewheel when the throttle stick is at the minimum position.
2.Battery type: LiPo or NiCd/NiMh
3. Low Voltage Cutoff Type: Reduce Power / Hard Cut-off
Reduce Power – ESC reduces motor power when the preset Low Voltage Protection Thresh-
old value is reached.
Hard Cut-off – ESC instantly cuts motor power off when the preset Low Voltage Protection
Threshold value is reached
4. Low Voltage Protection Threshold: (Low / Medium / High)
1) For Li-xx packs - the battery cell number is calculated automatically. Low / Middle / High
cutoff voltage for each cell is: 2.85V/3.15V/3.3V. For example: For a 3S Lipo, when "Middle"
cutoff threshold is set, the cut-off voltage will be: 3.15*3=9.45V.
2) For Ni-xx packs - low / medium / high cutoff voltages are 0%/50%/65% of the startup volt-
age (i.e. the initial voltage of battery pack), and 0% means the low voltage cut-off function
is disabled. For example: For a 6 cells NiMH battery, fully charged voltage is 1.44*6=8.64V,
when "Middle" cut-off threshold is set, the cut-off voltage will be: 8.64*50%=4.32V.
5.Soft Acceleration Start up: Normal / Soft / Very Soft
Normal mode is suitable for fixed-wing aircraft. Soft or Very Soft modes are suitable for
helicopters. The initial acceleration of the Soft and Very Soft modes are slower, it takes 1.5
second for Soft startup or 3 seconds for Very Soft startup from initial throttle advance to full
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