Scorpion Series V 130 amp Opto HV ESC

Now available from Scorpion is the new 5th generation HV 130 amp Speed Controller! This new version has many upgrades and new features never before available including a built in Switching BEC with user selectable output voltage, a phase-tach output certified to work in conjunction with the Mikado V-Bar system, and a new built-in USB interface that allows programming and firmware upgrades from a laptop or PC.

Another great feature of the new 5th generation speed controllers is the USB interface that allows the user to set and view the internal programming parameters, as well as perform firmware upgrades that may be available in the future. The new Scorpion V-Link USB programming module, available seperately, allows the user to connect the new ESC to a laptop or PC for easy programming changes either on the bench or at the flying field. This USB connection also doubles as a phase tach output for external governor systems such as the Mikado V-Bar system. With the optional Opto-Coupled Tach Output Cable, also available seperately, you can feed the tach output directly into the V-Bar system. In addition to the Tach output for external governor systems, this speed controller also includes an internal governor for use with other brands of flight stabilization and flybarless control systems.

The new 130 amp ESC comes with the full features InfraRed Programming system that includes an IR Programming card and an IR Receiver module that installs between your ESC and the throttle channel of your radio receiver. This system has a full range of programmable features including the following options:

Low Voltage Cut-off: Settable from 12V to 48V in 1.0V increments. No need to select battery type, just set the voltage the ESC should cut off at. By doing this, the ESC will be compatible with any battery chemistry, including future types of battery designs.

BRK=Brake Settable to 5 different levels: 1=No Brake, 2=Very Soft Brake, 3=Soft Brake, 4=Hard Brake, 5=Very Hard Brake

AIR=Aircraft Mode 1=Airplane Mode, 2=External Governor Mode

PCT=Program Cut-off Type for LVC 1=50% power reduction, 2=LED Warning, no power cut, 3=Power Pulse Warning

MAT=Motor Acceleration Time Delay 1=0.15 seconds, 2=0.3 seconds, 3=0.45 seconds, 4=0.7 seconds and 5=1.3 seconds

Car/B Currently not used, for future Car and Boat options

COP=Current Overload Protection 1=Protection on, 2=Protection off. (Selecting option 2 will void the ESC warranty)

FREQ=PWM Frequency Currently fixed at 8 KHz and not changable

SS=Soft Start Mode 1=Soft Start without Governor mode, 2=Soft Start with Governor

TIM=Motor Timing Angle 1=Automatic Timing, 2=5 degrees, 3=15 degrees, 4=20 degrees, 5=25 degrees and 6=30 degrees

GOV or P Gain=Governor Power Gain Settable from 1 to 11 (softest to hardest), Default is 5

SB or I Gain=Governor Current Gain Settable from 1 to 8 (least sensitive to most sensitive), Default is 5


ESC Specifications

Weight (Without Connectors) ............. 184g (6.9 oz)
Max Continuous Current .......................... 130 Amps
Operating Voltage Range .................... 12 to 50 Volts
Max BEC Output ....................... None, Opto-Coupled
On Resistance ..................................... 0.68 mOhms
Size ............ 89 x 43 x 25.5mm (3.5 x 1.69 x 1.00 in)


Included in the Package are the following items:

1 - Scorpion Commander Series V 50 Volt 130 Amp ESC
1 - Scorpion IR Programming Card
1 - Scorpion IR Receiver Module
1 - Instruction Manual


The following photo shows the external dimensions of the 130 amp speed controller