Team Orion Vortex R8.1 pro User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

MODE D’EMPLOI

BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG

Warnings.............................................................................. 3

Limited Warranty................................................................ 4

Connections......................................................................... 6

Motor Connection............................................................... 6

Battery Connection............................................................. 7

ESC Power Switch................................................................ 7

ESC Calibration.................................................................... 7

Programming your ESC....................................................... 9

Available Parameters and default settings................... 10

Features ............................................................................. 11

Status LED Function.......................................................... 11

Audio Warning Tones ....................................................... 11

ESC Parameters Setup ...................................................... 12

Adjustable Parameters .................................................... 13

1. Running Mode .................................................................13

2. Drag Brake Force.............................................................14

3. Low Voltage Cut-o.........................................................14

4. Start mode “punch”.........................................................15

5. Max Brake Force.............................................................. 15

6. Max Reverse Force..........................................................15

7. Initial Brake Force (minimum brake) ............................15

8. Neutral Range..................................................................16

9. Timing...............................................................................16

12. Motor Rotation Direction .............................................16

13. LiPO Cells .......................................................................16

14. BEC Voltage....................................................................17

Restore Default Settings.................................................. 17

Program Box...................................................................... 17

PC Software ....................................................................... 18

Setting Proles.................................................................. 18

INSTRUCTION MANUAL · ENGLISH

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WARNINGS

Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar

with the features of the product before operating. This

is a sophisticated hobby product. It must be operated

with caution and common sense and requires some basic

mechanical ability. This product is not intended for use by

children without direct adult supervision. Do not attempt

disassembly, use with incompatible components or augment

product in any way. This manual contains instructions for

safety, operation and maintenance. It is essential to read

and follow all the instructions and warnings in the manual,

prior to assembly, setup or use, in order to operate correctly

and avoid damage or serious injury.

• Do not use in damp conditions or expose to water.

• Always use only compatible batteries.

• Always power o the ESC when not in use.

• Always disconnect the battery when not in use.

• The ESC will become hot during use, be careful before

touching or handling it.

Failure to exercise caution while using this product could

result in product malfunction, electrical issues, excessive

heat, FIRE, and ultimately injury and property damage.

Not for children under 14 years. This is not a toy.

LIMITED WARRANTY

Team Orion warrants to the original purchaser that the

product purchased is free from defects in materials and

workmanship at the date of purchase. Team Orion reserves

the right to change or modify this warranty without notice

and disclaims all other warranties, express or implied. This

warranty is limited to the original purchaser and is not

transferable. Replacement as provided under this warranty

is the exclusive remedy of the purchaser. This warranty

covers only the products purchased from an authorized

dealer. Third party transactions are not covered by this

warranty. Proof of purchase is required for warranty

claims. Team Orion makes no warranty or representation,

express or implied, about non infringement, merchantability

or tness for a particular purpose of the product. The

purchaser acknowledges that they alone have determined

that the product will suitably meet the requirements of the

purchaser’s intended use.

Team Orion’s sole obligation hereunder shall be that it will,

at its option, repair or replace any product determined by

Team Orion to be defective in the event of a defect, this is

the purchaser’s exclusive remedy. Replacement decisions

are at Team Orion’s sole discretion. This warranty does

not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God,

accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, or

modication of or to any part of the product. This warranty

does not cover damage due to improper installation,

operation, maintenance or attempted repair by anyone.

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Team Orion will not be liable for special, indirect or

consequential damages, loss of prots or production or

commercial loss in any way connected with the product,

whether claim is based in contract, warranty, negligence, or

strict liability. Further, in no event shall the liability of Team

Orion exceed the individual price of the product on which

liability is asserted. As Team Orion has no control over use,

setup, nal assembly, modication or misuse, no liability

shall be assumed nor accepted for any resulting damage

or injury. By the act of use, setup or assembly the user

accepts all resulting liability. If you as the purchaser or user

are not prepared to accept the liability associated with the

use of this product, you are advised to return this product

immediately in new and unused condition to the place of

purchase.

Instructions for disposal of WEEE by users in the

European Union

This product must not be disposed of with other waste.

Instead, it is the user’s responsibility to dispose of their

waste equipment by handing it over to a designated

collections point for the recycling of waste electrical and

electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling

of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to

conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in

a manner that protects human health and the environment.

For more information about where you can drop o your

waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city

oce, your household waste disposal service or where you

purchased the product.

MOTOR CONNECTION

Sensorless brushless motors

If the motor spins in the wrong direction, you can reverse

two of the motor wires or change setting #12

Sensor brushless motors

You must respect the ABC wire order and use a separate

sensor wire. Use setting #12 to change the motor rotation

direction.

WARNING! If you do not respect the ABC wire order, the

motor will not spin and you risk damaging the ESC.

CONNECTIONS

Programming

Port

LED

Fan Connector

Setup

On/O

C B A

Sensor

Port

Rear View

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BATTERY CONNECTION

This ESC is designed for use with 2S (7.4V) to 4S (14.8V)

LiPo batteries. Use of other types of batteries is not

recommended and may cause damage to the ESC. Only

use batteries equipped with compatible connectors. Using

adapters may create extra electrical resistance and cause

damage to the ESC.

ESC POWER SWITCH

The ESC switch is equipped with two buttons. The bigger LED

backlit button is used to power ON or OFF the ESC and the

smaller button is used for calibration/setup.

ESC CALIBRATION

The ESC must be calibrated to your transmitter inputs. Reset

all settings inside the transmitter before the calibration.

A. Switch your transmitter ON.

B. Press and hold the setup button, then power ON the ESC.

Release the setup button as soon as the red LED on the

ESC starts to ash.

C. Calibrate the throttle points by pressing the setup button

once after each step.

1. Neutral point (1 ash)

2. Full throttle (2 ashes)

3. Full brakes/reverse (3 ashes)

D. The motor will run 3 seconds after the last step is

completed.

LED

ON/OFF

Press and

hold the

SET button

Switch ON Keep

pressing

the SET

button

Release as

soon as soon as

the red LED

starts to blink

LED

4 5 6

LED LED

Press

once Press

once

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PROGRAMMING YOUR ESC

2 2

33 3

Connect the battery

Enter Programming Mode

elect the parameter you wish to modify

Reset to factory default settings

Press the

SET button

for 1s

Press the

SET button

for 5s

Press the SET button

1 time to select the

1st parameter...

...press the SET button

2 times to select the

2nd parameter etc.

Switch ON

Switch OFF

ESC to complete

the procedure

LED

blinks

LED blinks 1 time

LED blinks

1 time

LED blinks 2 times

Press the SET button

for 3s to modify

the setting of the

parameter

Press the SET button

for 3s to save the

new setting

Use the SET button

to change the setting

of the parameter.

Press 1 time

LED blinks

2 times

Press 2 times etc.

Parameter

(indicated by

green LED )

Setting (indicated by red LED )

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Standard Parameters (adjustable with the ESC setup button)

1 Running

Mode

Forward

with

Brake

Forward/

Reverse

with

Brake

Forward

with

Brake

(Sensor)

Forward/

Reverse

with

Brake

(Sensor

2 Drag Brake

Force -2% -1% 0% 2% 4% 6% 8% 10% Custom

1-100%

3 Low Voltage

Cut-O

Threshold

0 2.8V/Cell 3.0V/Cell 3.2V/Cell Custom

3.5-12.6V

4 Start Mode

(Punch) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 Level 6 Level 7 Level 8 Level 9

5 Max Brake

Force 12.5% 25% 37.5% 50% 62.5% 75% 87.5% 100% Disable

6 Max Reverse

Force 12.5% 25%

7 Initial Brake

Force

Drag

Brake

Force

0% 5% 10%

8 Neutral

Range

(Narrow)

(Normal)

12%

(Wide)

9 Timing 0.00° 3.75° 7.50° 11.25° 15.00° 18.75° 22.50° 26.25°

12 Motor

Rotation

Direction

CCW CW

13 LiPO Cells Auto 2S 7.4V 3S 11.1V 4S 14.8V

14 BEC Voltage 6V 7.2V

Setting Proles:

Default settings

Only available with program box, see page 18:

For high traction tracks

For low traction tracks

AVAILABLE PARAMETERS AND DEFAULT SETTINGS

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