The Auxiliary Advantage of Phoenix Edge Series ESCs represents the cutting-edge advancement in speed controller technology. With its versatile white user-programmable auxiliary wire, this ESC opens up a world of possibilities for enhanced functionality and convenience.
During helicopter flights, the auxiliary wire allows for dynamic adjustments to the governor gain, empowering pilots to fine-tune their performance mid-flight. Furthermore, in the event of an unexpected landing, it serves as an audible beacon, making it easier to locate the aircraft. Additionally, for 3-axis gyros that support RPM sensors, the auxiliary wire doubles as an RPM output, enabling seamless integration and accurate data acquisition.
The ESC's auxiliary wire also provides the option to be utilized as an ESC arming lock, which ensures the safety and security of your equipment.
The Phoenix Edge ESC sets new standards by incorporating data logging capabilities, granting you access to valuable flight information. Coupled with Castle's industry-leading software functions, you have the power to fine-tune and optimize your ESC settings to match your specific requirements. The ESC can be easily programmed through a Castle Link USB adapter or the Castle Link iOS App, along with a B-LINK Bluetooth Adapter, ensuring hassle-free customization and configuration.
It's worth noting that the fan included with the ESC is compatible with voltages ranging from 4.8 to 7.4 volts, ensuring reliable cooling performance across different power systems.
In conclusion, the Auxiliary Advantage of Phoenix Edge Series ESCs offers unparalleled versatility, empowering you with advanced features, ease of use, and the ability to optimize your aircraft's performance like never before.
Features:
Data Logging:
Available using Castle Link USB adapter and the Castle Link Windows software to read, analyze and store the data recorded on the ESC.
Power System Alerts:
The Edge ESCs are programmed to sound a number of tunes and codes using the motor as well as flashing LED patterns to alert users to certain conditions regarding their power system, such as over temperature, excessive load and locked head speed.
AUX Functionality:
The Edge ESCs offer an AUX LINE, which is the extra white wire connected to the receiver cable. This line may be used for a variety of tasks such as helicopter governor gain input adjustments mid-flight, serve as an audible beacon after an "unexpected landing", act as an RPM output for 3-axis gyros that support RPM sensors, be used as an ESC arming lock or as a receiver arming lock.
Telemetry Capable:
Telemetry has the potential not only to improve the safety of our models by monitoring battery voltages, ESC temperature, and other critical parameters, but it also creates other opportunities to get even more fun out of flying because you’ve essentially reduced the risks of “unknown” inevitable crashes. Think of the benefits to be had from alarms that will sound to warn you when there's interference about or if your receiver battery is running unexpectedly low. Requires purchase of Castle Telemetry Link for S.BUS2 (Item # 010-0152-00) and compatible Futaba Radio or Castle Telemetry Link for X-BUS (Item# 010-0148-00) and a compatible Spektrum Radio.
Protection Features:
• Arm Lock Key: When the Arm Lock Key is in the socket, the controller will be incapable of arming.
• RC Arm Lock: The controller will not arm or run when the auxiliary channel is below 50% after connecting the AUX line to an open
channel on your receiver that is programmed to serve as an arm lock switch.
Programmability:
Fully programmable Castle feature set using Castle Link USB adapter and freely downloadable Castle Link Windows software or the Castle Link iOS App and a B-LINK Bluetooth Adapter. (A small subset of the settings available through Castle Link Windows software can be accessed via manual programming through the transmitter stick).
Firmware Upgrade:
Users will receive free access to all firmware updates, including added features sets using the Castle Link USB Programming Kit
Castle Link Compatible:
With the Castle Link USB Programming Kit you can use your Windows™ PC to easily program your controller. Castle Link includes all code for all Castle Link compatible hobby products in one convenient download. Note: Castle Link software requires a Castle Link USB Adapter and a computer that is running Windows. Castle Link is compatible with Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10. Macintosh users may take advantage of software such as Parallels Desktop, VMware Fusion, or Apple's Boot Camp along with Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 10 to run the Castle Link software, provided the Macintosh has an Intel processor. Macintosh installation is not supported by Castle Creations.
Specifications:
Input Voltage Range:
• MIN: 3S LiPo
• MAX: 12S LiPo
• Max Continuous Amperage at full throttle: 160 amps*
• Max Voltage: 50.4V
• BEC Voltage: N/A
• BEC Output: N/A
Size:
• Width: 2.0" (50.8mm)
• Length: 4.3" (108.4mm)
• Depth: 1.7" (43.2mm)
Weight (w/wires):
• 8.5 oz. (241g)
• 5.6 oz. (159g) without wires
• Connectors: N/A
Items Needed for Operation:
• Battery connectors (sold separately)
• Motor connectors (sold separately)
• Product Use Statements: N/A
Application Guidelines:
• 700 class or 800 class helicopters
• Giant Scale fixed wing
Programmability:
Fully programmable Castle feature set using Castle Link USB adapter and freely downloadable Castle Link Windows software or the Castle Link iOS App and a B-LINK Bluetooth Adapter.
• Telemetry Link Capable: Yes
• Tech Notes: Receiver voltage input range: 4.8-9v
Additional Castle Link benefits include:
• Access expanded programming and parameters for Castle controllers (see overview below)
• Access to all firmware updates, including added features sets released from Castle Engineering, at no charge.
• Intuitive Demo Mode capability
• Ability to default ESC to factory settings
• Ability to save setup profiles for later use
• Ability to download and view data logs (on applicable controllers)
