HITEC X1-200 Touch: DC/DC, Multi-Chemistry, Touch Screen Battery Charger User Manual

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MOTOR RPM TESTER

The X1-200 Touch has the ability to test the RPM of brushless motors with a

sensor port. To test the motor RPM connect the motor and ESC as follows:

1. Connect the motor and ESC as shown in the diagram below.

2. Switch off the ESC and connect it to the battery pack.

3. Connect the X1-200 Touch to the power supply.

4. Insert the ESC signal wire into the ESC/Servo port on the charger.

5. Connect the motor sensor lead to the sensor port on the charger.

6. Enter the Motor RPM Tester Program by selecting “MOTOR” from the

Operation menu and touch “START” or touch and hold “MOTOR” for 3

seconds.

7. Set the initial pulse width to around 1480. You may have to adjust the

pulse width up or down to fi nd neutral (throttle center).

8. Turn on the ESC and adjust the value of the pulse width to increase or

decrease motor RPM.

This diagram shows the correct way to connect your motor and ESC to the
X1-200 Touch for RPM testing.

SERVO TESTER

The X1-200 Touch can test most digital and analog servos. To test for basic

servo functionality, connect the servo to the X1-200 Touch as follows:

1. Connect the X1-200 Touch to the power supply or connect a Lithium

Battery as shown in the diagram.

2. Connect your servo to the SERVO/ESC port on the X1-200 Touch. Pay

close attention to the polarity: negative is farthest from the notch/key

tab.

3. Enter the Servo Tester Program by selecting “SERVO” from the Opera-

tion menu and touch “START” or touch and hold “SERVO” for 3 seconds.

4. Touch

◄- or +► to change the value of pulse period.

5. Touch

◄- or +► to change the value of pulse width and observe the

response of the servo corresponding to diff erent pulse width.

This diagram shows the correct way to connect a servo to the X1-200 Touch.

The servo can be driven by the power supply or by a lithium battery
connected to the balancing board.

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