Eagle Tree Servo Current Sensor User Manual
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Copyright © 2007 Eagle Tree Systems, LLC
http://www.eagletreesystems.com
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Logging Servo Current
To log servo current, just click “Tools, Choose Parameters to Log in the Recorder” and check the
“Servo Current” box.
Displaying Servo Current in the Windows Application
To display the Servo Current Gauge and/or Numeric Servo Current Display, click “Tools, Choose
Instruments to Display on the PC Screen” and check the “Servo Current Ammeter,” and/or
“Numeric Servo Current Amps” boxes.
Graphing Servo Current
To graph altitude, click “Graph Data/2D Chart,” select either the Left Y Axis or Right Y Axis, and
select “Servo Current” for graphing.
Displaying Servo Current on the PowerPanel or Seagull Dashboard
Select “Tools, Configure PowerPanel Display” or “Tools, Choose Parameters to Display on Seagull
Wireless Dashboard LCD” and choose “Servo Current” for display.
Installing the Sensor in your Model, with your Servos
IMPORTANT: The servo wires attached to the sensor are not designed to carry more than 5 amps continuous current (10 amps brief surge).
Ensure that your setup will not draw more than this, and make sure to test the setup on the bench
before flying to make sure the sensor wires do not overheat! To measure the current draw of a single
servo, simply connect the Sensor as shown in Figure 3, using the attached universal servo connectors. To
measure the current draw of all your servos and your receiver at the same time, simply connect the sensor
between your BEC/RX Battery and your receiver (note the amperage limitation above!).
Troubleshooting
Below is a list of problems that may be encountered, and steps to remedy them. If your particular issue is
not addressed by the below, see the Support page on
http://eagletreesystems.com
or email
. Include a full description of your problem, your machine configuration,
brands/models of receivers, transmitters and servos, Windows Application and Recorder firmware version if
possible, and any other relevant details.
Issue: Servo Current always reads zero on my display, and/or in my recordings
Solutions:
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Ensure that the Sensor is connected correctly to the or Recorder
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Ensure that you have updated the recorder firmware to 4.91 or later.
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If you are downloading data and seeing zero current, ensure that you are logging Servo Current, under “Tools, Choose Parameters to Log in the
Recorder”
Specifications
Range: approximately +/- 5A Continuous, up to 10A surge
Resolution: approximately 0.01A
Limited Warranty
Eagle Tree Systems, LLC, warrants the Sensor to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase. This
warranty is nontransferable. If your unit requires warranty service during this period, we will replace or repair it at our option. Shipping cost to us is your responsibility. To
obtain warranty service, email
for further instructions.
This limited warranty does not cover:
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The Software. See the Software license agreement for more information on Software restrictions.
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Problems that result from:
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External causes such as accident, abuse, misuse, or problems with electrical power
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Servicing not authorized by us
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Usage that is not in accordance with product instructions
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Failure to follow the product instructions
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