Skywalker 160A HV Opto V2

A new generation of programmable microprocessor controllers for brushless, sensorless AC motors, designed using the latest semiconductor technology with excellent performance while maintaining very simple and user-friendly operation. It is used to control the speed of AC electric motors in recreational aircraft models when powered by NiCd/NiMH and LiPo/Li-ion batteries. The power part of the controller is galvanically separated from the control electronics to ensure high resistance to interference at high operating currents and high supply voltage. The controller is not equipped with a power stabilizer for the receiver and servo. For easy adjustment of the controller, a special Hobbywing LED programming box is used, which is supplied separately.

DESCRIPTION AND FUNCTIONS OF THE REGULATOR

• The regulator is equipped with a high-performance 32-bit ARM M4 microprocessor with a clock frequency of up to 120 MHz.
• The DEO (Driving Efficiency Optimization) optimized control technology significantly improves throttle response and the efficiency of power stage control, reduces the temperature of the regulator.
• Suitable for the vast majority of aircraft brushless motors powered by 6-14S LiPo batteries.
• For powering NiCd, NiMH, LiPo, Li-ion batteries
• OPTO regulator - galvanically isolated power section using an optoelectronic element.
• Profile heatsink for perfect cooling even under heavy load.
• Adjustable timing for optimal adaptation to the given motor.
• Adjustable PCO circuit - disconnecting the motor when the supply voltage drops.
• Start-up modes Normal/Soft/Very soft are suitable for motors with direct drive and with gearbox.
• Safe start-up (prevents the motor from starting when switched on).
• A number of protection functions: start-up protection, controller thermal protection, capacitor thermal protection, overload protection, overcurrent protection, abnormal supply voltage protection and control signal loss protection effectively extend the life of the controller.
• A special programming cable for connecting the controller to the Hobbywing LED programming box allows the user to program the controller anytime and anywhere.
• Gas range calibration for perfect adaptation to the control signal from your RC kit.

PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTIONS

• Brake type: Brake off, normal brake (with braking intensity adjustable in 3 levels), reversing (allows you to turn on the engine reversing using an additional channel with a switch, the engine reversing speed is controlled by the throttle controller), linear reversing (allows you to turn on the engine reversing using an additional channel with a proportional controller, with which the engine reversing speed is controlled).
• Brake Power: The braking intensity is adjustable to 60, 90 or 100% for the "Normal Brake" mode.
• Motor Disconnection Method: Soft Shutdown: The controller gradually reduces the power to 60% of full power within 3 seconds after the voltage protection is activated. Hard Shutdown: The motor is immediately shut down.
• Number of LiPo cells: We recommend setting manually for 100% reliable voltage protection function. The controller automatically calculates the number of cells of the connected battery according to the "3.7 V per cell" rule if you select automatic detection.
• Voltage Protection: The voltage protection threshold level is adjustable to 2.8 V/cell, 3.0 V/cell or 3.4 V/cell; the protection can also be turned off completely.
• Start-up: Determines the throttle response during jump acceleration from 0 to 100% - Normal start-up (0.4 s), Soft start-up (with slow start for engines with large propellers 0.9 s), Very soft start-up (with very slow start for engines with large propellers 1.5 s).
• Timing: Adjustable to 5°, 10°, 15°, 20° or 25°.
• DEO idle: This feature can be turned on or off; it can provide better linearity or smoother throttle response.
• Search mode: It can help in finding a model that has landed in a difficult terrain - the controller causes the engine to beep when the throttle is pulled to zero for a preset time.

PROTECTIVE FUNCTIONS OF THE CONTROLLER

• Start-up protection: The controller measures the engine speed during start-up. If the speed stops increasing or its increase is not stable, the controller evaluates this as an incorrect start-up. If the throttle is less than 15% at this moment, the controller will automatically try to restart the engine; if the throttle is more than 20%, you must pull the throttle control all the way down to restart the motor.
• Thermal protection: If the temperature of the controller exceeds 120°C, the controller will limit the output power to 60% (if the motor soft shutdown is set) or shut down the motor completely (if the hard shutdown is set).
• Loss of throttle signal: The controller will immediately shut down the motor if the signal is missing for 0.25s. Once a normal signal is received, the controller will resume normal function.
• Overload protection: The controller will shut down the motor or restart automatically when its load suddenly increases to a very high value.
• Voltage protection: When the voltage of the drive battery drops below the set threshold level, the voltage protection of the controller is triggered. The controller limits the output power to 60% (if the soft motor shutdown is set) or turns off the motor completely (if the hard motor shutdown is set).
• Abnormal supply voltage protection: If the voltage of the drive battery is not within the allowed range for the controller, the abnormal supply voltage protection is triggered; the controller will signal a warning by beeping the motor.

Tip: When turning on the controller for the first time, first calibrate the throttle range according to the instructions. Only then can the controller be used and set other parameters using the transmitter or LED programming box.