Description
INDTEMESC120A8S INNOV8ATEIVE DESIGNS Tempest Brushless ESC, 120A 8S
Tempest Speed Controller Features
- 32-Bit ARM MCU offers small size, light weight and high-speed operation
- High-resolution signal input offers smooth and linear throttle response
- Throttle signal loss protection prevents fly-aways by reducing throttle
- Auto-Calibration of throttle endpoints gives full range of throttle operation
- High level of compatibility that works with most brands of brushless motors
- Integrated BEC circuits provide reliable power to radio receiver and servos
- Adjustable Over-Temperature protection reduces motor power if ESC gets too hot
- Locked-Rotor Protection shuts down the ESC if the prop is blocked while throttle is applied
- Synchronous Rectification and Regenerative Braking offer high efficiency operation
- Wide range of adjustable parameters, 14 in total, to suit many different types of motors
- Easy ESC programming is available with Full-Featured Programming Card
Speed Controller Details
- Several different models available from 6-Amp 2-Cell to 120-Amp 8-Cell
- PWM Frequency adjustable from 8 KHz up to 32 KHz to match motor
- Wide throttle range compatibility from 900uS to 2400uS if needed
- High-Speed operation with Max Speed of 300,000 RPM on 2-pole motors, 100,000 RPM on 6-pole motors and 43,000 RPM on 14-pole motors
- Low Voltage Cutoff available to prevent over-discharge of batteries
- Auto Cell Count detection available or set to a fixed number of cells
- Inactivity Alarm warns you if you forget to unplug the battery after flight
The Tempest Speed Controllers offer a full range of programming options, with a total of 14 different settable parameters!
- LVC Cut-Off Mode: Off, Slow Down, Shut Off
- Battery Type: LiPo-HV, LiPo, NiMH or NiCd
- Cut-Off Voltage per Cell: 2.9, 3.0, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5
- Number of Cells: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, Auto Detect
- ESC Temp Protection Level: 90°C, 100°C, 110°C, 120°C, 130°C, 140°C
- Motor Timing: 0°, 6°, 12°, 18°, 24°, 30°, Auto Set
- Brake Strength: Off, 25%, 50%, 75%, 100%
- Motor Rotation Direction: Normal, Reversed
- Motor Start-up Power: 10%, 20%, 25%, 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%
- Auto-Rotation Restart: Off, 10-Sec., 15-Sec., 20-Sec., 30-Sec., 40-Sec., 60-Sec.
- Motor Type: Normal, Disc Type, EDF
- SBEC Output Voltage: Fixed at 5.5 Volts
- Motor Spool-up Acceleration: L1, L2, L3, L4, L5, L6, L7
- ESC PWM Frequency: 8 KHz, 12 KHz, 16 KHz, 24 KHz, 32 KHz
- Inactivity Beacon Delay: 1 Min, 2 Min, 3 Min, 4 Min, 5 Min, 10 Min
Specifications
| Parameter | 120A-8S |
| Continuous Current / Burst Rating (10 Sec) | 120A / 140A |
| Voltage Range | 7.4 - 29.6v |
| LiPo Cell Range | 2-8 |
| Ni-XX Cell Range | 6-24 |
| BEC Type | Switching |
| BEC Output | 5.5V @ 8A |
| Weight Grams / Ounces | 84.4g / 2.98oz |
| Dimensions mm (L x W x H) | 70mm x 32mm x 22mm |
| Dimensions Inches (L x W x H) | 2.76" x 1.26" x 0.87" |
| Battery Lead Gauge | 12 AWG |
| Bat. Lead Length mm / inches | 110mm / 4.33" |
| Motor Lead Gauge | 12 AWG |
| Motor Lead Length mm / inches | 110mm / 4.33" |
| Servo Lead Length mm / inches | 315mm / 12.40" |
