Safety First! 4. BEC operation. new speed controller!

4. BEC operation. new speed controller! For helicopters, range check with the blades off the None Flashing Locked head Governor mode has reached programmed
The Edge and Edge LITE controllers have an onboard BEC circuit that provides helicopter at full, half, and zero throttle. GREEN LED speed head speed and is now locked.
For use by adults only. None SOLID RED Full throttle ESC is at full throttle.
power for the RX and servos. This BEC is capable of supplying up to 5 amps of
EDGE BEEP CODES/ LED PATTERNS LED
An electric motor that is connected to a battery and speed control may power. If the servos in the system draw more current, even briefly, please use
start unexpectedly and could cause serious injuries. an outboard power source. Castle’s CC BEC PRO is highly recommended. Edge ESCs are programmed to sound a number of tunes and codes using the TONE EDGE LED MEANING DESCRIPTION
None Alternating Arm Lock The ESC is currently in the Arm Lock state
Always treat a powered system with respect. motor as well as flashing LED patterns to alert the user to certain conditions RED LED and and will not allow the controller to be armed.
If an external power source is used, the red wire on the Edge throttle cable regarding the power system. The following chart describes these codes, “•” YELLOW LED For more information the Arm Lock feature
Always remove the propeller or disengage the pinion gear when you must be disconnected from the wiring harness. We recommend lifting the represents a short beep and “-” represents a long beep. and the AUX wire, see page ???.
are working on a plane or helicopter with the battery connected. plastic retaining tab and sliding the small connector out of the housing. Cover None Blinking Logging data The ESC is recording a datalog entry.
this connector with tape or shrink wrap. YELLOW LED
Please observe all local laws regarding the flying of remote control TONE EDGE LED MEANING DESCRIPTION
aircraft or other control of remote control vehicles None SOLID Data log full The ESC’s data log is now full.
“Castle Blinks out cell Power up ESC plays Castle signature tone and
YELLOW LED
NOTE TO USERS WITH A FUTABA TRANSMITTER: You must reverse the throttle Power” tune count with notice beeps out the number of cells attached to
Never fly over others or near crowds. channel signal on your transmitter. Please refer to your Futaba instructions. with beeps RED LED controller. Note: when Auto-LiPo detection
corresponding is disabled by the user, ESC will not beep the
Never fly a controller that has been involved in a serious crash. Send it back to number of number of cells. ESC w ill not run motor until EDGE CONTROLLER AUX LINE (WHITE WIRE) MODES
to Castle for inspection as there may be damage that is not visible to the 5. Reversing rotation (if necessary) cells it receives an arming signal from the radio Edge controllers offer an AUX LINE, which is the extra white wire connected to
untrained eye. You may wish to bench test the motor and speed control to determine the
via the throttle lead.
the receiver cable. This line may be used for a variety of tasks. The AUX line is
Arming tune none ESC ready to ESC plays the Castle arming tune once
Castle Creations is not responsible for your use of this product, or any rotation of the motor. To change the rotation of the motor, swap ANY two run motor it receives a signal from the receiver.
disabled until another selection is made using the Castle Link USB adapter and
damage or injuries you may cause or sustain as a result of its usage. motor wire connections, or use the Castle Link USB interface to change the Controller is ready to run the motor at this the Castle Link Program. Only one mode may be selected at a time.
rotation direction. point.
INSTALLING YOUR EDGE ESC • RED LED Powered ESC ESC beeps motor every 10 seconds to
SETTING AUX LINE CONNECTION BEHAVIOR
6. Mounting the ESC matches tone notice remind user that power is connected to the
ESC. This notice may be disabled in Castle AND SPECS
Edge ESCs have mounting tabs for your convenience. We recommend using Link. DISABLED NOT USED Disables output/input of the
Velcro or double sided tape to attach the Edge LITE ESCs to the airframe. •- RED LED Low Voltage Main battery voltage dropped below the auxiliary wire. Factory Setting
matches Cutoff cutoff value. The default is Auto-LiPo which
tones sets the cutoff value based on the detected GAIN INPUT Connect the AUX line to an open Use to adjust the governor gain in
Never place undue strain on the ESC by using zip ties on the wires within 1 (ESC must be in a channel on your receiver. real time.
cell count. Other settings may be entered in
inch of the controller. Castle Link. governor mode)
0% TX signal equals a gain of 1 (min)
•-• RED LED Over ESC reached an overtemp condition. Occurs
Never use zip ties on the body of an Edge LITE controller. matches Temperature when operated under too high a load or 100% TX signal equals a gain of 50
tones operated without proper cooling airflow. (max)
•-- RED LED Excessive ESC detected very high current spikes.
7. Initialization sequence AUDIBLE BEACON Connect AUX line to an open The controller will use the motor to
matches Load Causes may include damaged wiring leading
1. Ensure that the Edge is connected to the throttle channel on your receiver. tones to, or inside, the motor, or the use of too channel on your receiver. emit an audible locator signal when
large a motor for the controller. the AUX LINE is above 50%. The
1. Add your battery connector 2. Turn your transmitter ON and set the throttle stick to mid-throttle. beacon is only emitted if the motor
Remove power from the controller and is not running.
You must attach a quality battery connector of your choice to the red (+) and 3. Connect the motor battery to the speed controller. The speed controller
check for shorts. If none are found, verify RPM OUT Connect the AUX line to 3 The ESC toggles the AUX LINE at
black (-) power wires. Solder the battery connector to the wires. ENSURE THAT will remain disarmed and will not operate the motor until it receives the 0% the controller can handle the motor’s axis gyros that supports RPM every electrical commutation.
THE POLARITY IS CORRECT (red wire to battery red wire, black wire to battery throttle signal. current load. As a safety feature, if multiple sensors.
black wire). Follow the instructions provided with the battery connector. Excessive Load errors are detected, beeping Divide this number by your
When you are ready to fly, move the throttle stick to the lowest position on will be disabled. number of magnetic pole pairs for
your transmitter. mechanical RPM.
2. Connect the motor to your ESC If error continues, contact Castle Tech
Solder the corresponding connectors for your motor to the wires coming from The Edge will beep the motor to indicate that it is armed. Support.
ARM LOCK KEY* Requires the Arm Lock Key While the key is in the socket,
the ESC, or solder the motor wires directly to the motor leads on the ESC. •• RED LED Start Fail ESC was unable to start motor.
Harness, (Coupon in package the controller will be incapable of
matches
Always power your radio transmitter before powering up the receiver and/ tones
may be redeemed for an Arm arming. Once removed, the ESC
Always use electronics grade solder and make sure your solder joint is solid. Lock Key) which attaches to the will arm when it receives the low
or the ESC. Some receivers failsafe features, those that are not bound to a ••- RED LED Radio Glitch ESC detected unusual signals or loss of AUX LINE and the receiver. throttle command on the traditional
Poor soldering is a common cause of in-flight failure! Ensure connectors are transmitter on receiver power up, or those that have a “power-up” output matches signal on throttle wire. throttle line.
properly protected with insulation or heat-shrink to prevent shorts. signal that is different from fail safe settings or the stick positions on the TX tones
may cause the arming sequence to occur and command the ESC to drive the ••• RED LED Motor ESC detected a sudden interruption of the If the key is inserted while the motor
3. Connect the ESC to your receiver matches Anomaly motor’s rotation. is running, the ESC will go into the
motor.
tones ARM LOCKOUT state stopping the
Connect the receiver lead (the brown/red/orange wires with a black plastic -• RED LED Over-Current ESC detected operating currents that motor from running and preventing
connector on the end) to the throttle channel on your receiver. Using channels other than the radio TX manufacturer’s recommended throttle matches exceed the cutoff value. the ESC from arming.
channel may lead to unwanted or dangerous results. Use non-throttle channels tones RX ARM LOCK* Connect the AUX line to an open The controller won’t arm or run
If you choose to use the white AUX Line, discussed later, please connect it as to control the ESC at your own risk. -•• RED LED AUX Wire ESC detected unusual signals or loss of channel on your receiver that is when the auxiliary channel is below
matches Glitch signal on the AUX line. programmed to serve as an arm 50%.
needed.
tones lock switch.
Always perform a range check at full, half, and zero throttle before flying any
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 *The ARM LOCK KEY and RX ARM LOCK features should be used as an extra safety measure Phoenix Edge controllers support Castle Link Live for real or increase your full throttle endpoint or ATV on your transmitter. To return your controller for warranty or repair, please go to www.
NOT to replace general safety precautions. NEVER leave vehicle unattended or rely solely on telemetry feedback. Visit www.castlecreations.com/ 3. Move your transmitter stick to the middle position. The Edge ESC will emit castlecreations.com and complete the data entry page. Print the resulting form
the ARM LOCK feature to guarantee safety. CastleLinkLive for more information. another short tone, and the LED on the Edge ESC should flash a short, double and include it in the package with your controller. Send the package to the
flash that repeats. address below - or to one of the addresses listed on the web site that may be
SUMMARY OF FEATURES ACCESSIBLE IN CASTLE LINK PROGRAMMABLE SETTINGS WITHOUT A COMPUTER - more suited for your location.
Procedure for connecting Edge Series to Castle Link STICK PROGRAMMING 4. Move your transmitter stick back to the top position again. After a short
time, the Edge ESC will emit a short tone, and the LED on the Edge ESC should *Your warranty may vary based on the laws of the country where the product
Castle Link operation. The Edge firmware is designed to make it difficult to accidentally enter was purchased.
1. Connect Castle Link USB device to Windows PC running Castle Link programming mode. Stick programming can only offer access to a small subset flash a short, triple flash that repeats.
Application. Ensure USB link is detected. Green “Light” on interface screen of the settings available on the controller. Castle highly recommends using 5. Move your transmitter stick back to the middle position again. The Edge If you have any questions, comments, or wish to return your Edge ESC for
will confirm USB connection. the Castle Link USB device and our free Windows application to make settings ESC will emit four short tones in a row, and the LED on the Edge ESC will start warranty or non-warranty repair or replacement, contact Castle Creations, Inc.
2. Plug the controller into the Castle Link using the ESC throttle connector. changes on your ESC if at all possible. a repetitive flash sequence of a single flash followed by a long pause. at:
DATA LOGGING The Edge ESC is now in programming mode and asking you the first question.
Use Castle Link software to modify data logging settings. The capabilities are Overview 540 North Rogers Road
briefly described below. See the help files and on screen instructions in Castle Once in programming mode, the Edge ESC “asks” questions by beeping and Stick programming offers quick access to basic settings only. Olathe, Kansas 66062 USA
Link and Castle Link Graph Viewer for complete details. flashing the setting number, followed by the number for each of the setting www.castlecreations.com
values. You must answer “yes” or “no” by moving the throttle stick on your Many more may be accessed using Castle Link and a Windows PC. Phone: (913) 390-6939
*Duration of recording transmitter as the Edge ESC presents them. The values are always presented Fax: (913) 390-6164
The ESC writes the recorded data to a limited amount of memory. Recording time varies with the data points selected SETTINGS 1: LOW VOLTAGE CUTOFF BATTERY CELL CUTOFF VOLTAGE*
and the sample rate. the ESC compresses data wherever possible; periods at IDLE or constant throttle do not take in sequence, and do NOT “tell you” what any of the settings are currently LEGAL
very much memory. Use the Castle Link software to select or remove values from the data logged by the ESC. programmed for. Option 1: 3.0V per cell Designed in Kansas

Automatic Data Reset Option 2: 3.1V per cell Components manufactured in the USA, Mexico, and China using parts sourced globally.

At power up, Automatic Data Reset checks the amount of memory used. If The current setting and setting value are “flashed” out by the LED. (For Option 3: 3.2V per cell (Factory Setting) All Castle Edge ESCs are certified by Castle Creations, Inc. to be CE compliant.

that value is more than the programmed limit, the controller will erase the example if you are on setting #3 and value #2, there will be 3 beeps/flashes, Option 4: 3.3V per cell
All Castle Edge ESCs are manufactured in accordance with RoHS standards.

entire data log. This ensures that the last few runs are saved to memory and then 2 beeps/flashes repeating until you answer). Answering “no” to a setting Option 5: 3.4V per cell Specifications, including performance, dimensions, and functions are subject to change at any time and without notice. ALWAYS
REFER TO THE QUICK START GUIDE FOR THE SPECIFIC CONTROLLER OR TO THE CASTLE LINK SOFTWARE FOR DETAILS ON
available for analysis. value will cause the Edge ESC to ask for the next value in sequence. Answering Option 6: DISABLED THE OPERATIONAL ASPECTS OF THE HARDWARE/SOFTWARE SYSTEM.
“yes” to a setting value will store that setting in the permanent memory, and
SETTINGS 2: BRAKE TYPE Castle Creations logos and Edge logos are trademarks of Castle Creations, Inc.
Manual Data Reset skip to the next setting. This manual is copyright © Castle Creations, Inc. 2013.
Option 1: Soft Delayed Brake U.S. patents #7,492,122 and 7,400,103 apply. Other patents pending.
Power controller up with TX & RX on and set to full throttle. The controller Option 2: Hard Delayed Brake
will chime the normal power up chimes. Leave TX at full throttle for 6 seconds NOTE: If you answer “no” to all values for a particular setting, the ESC will keep
whatever value had been previously programmed. Only by answering “yes” to Option 3: Soft Brake - No Delay
after power up. The controller will emit a short tone after 1 second and then EUROPEAN UNION COMPLIANCE
a value will the Edge ESC store/change any value. Option 4: Hard Brake - No Delay
a long tone 5 seconds later. The controller will then erase the entire data log. INFORMATION
Move the throttle stick to lowest position to arm the controller. Option 5: Brake Disabled (Factory Setting) (in accordance with ISO/IEC 17050-1)
You will need to move the transmitter stick to the “yes” (full throttle) position SETTING 3: LOW VOLTAGE CUTOFF TYPE Castle CE Declaration: CE DEC 2013-01, CE DEC 2013-02
or the “no” (zero throttle) position to answer the question. When the Edge ESC Option 1: Hard Cutoff
DATA ANALYSIS has accepted your answer, it will flash the LED rapidly, and emit a constant Product(s): Phoenix Edge 50, Phoenix Edge 75, Phoenix

Use Castle Link USB adapter and the Castle Link Windows software to read, Option 2: Soft Cutoff (Factory Setting) Edge 100, Phoenix Edge 130, Phoenix Edge 200, Phoenix
beeping. Move the throttle stick back to the middle position for the next Edge Lite 50, Phoenix Edge Lite 75, Phoenix Edge Lite 100, ™

analyze and store the data recorded on the ESC. question. Option 3: RPM Decrease Phoenix Edge Lite 130, Phoenix Edge Lite 200

If you wish to re-program only some of the features you do not need to Option 4: Pulsing RPM (ESC pules throttle) Item Number(s): 010-0102-00, 010-0101-00, 010-0100-
00, 010-0099-00, 010-0098-00, 010-0113-00, 010-
continue through the programming steps for the remaining settings. Once you SETTINGS 4: PWM SWITCHING RATE** 0112-00, 010-0111-00, 010-0110-00, 010-0109-00

have programmed each of the features you wish to change and the Edge ESC Option 1: 8kHz (Outrunners) The objects of the declaration described above are in
conformity with the requirements of the specifications
has confirmed the selection, instead of returning to mid-throttle for the next Option 2: 12 kHz (Factory Setting) listed below, following the provisions of the European EMC
question, disconnect battery power, re-connect power, and arm the speed Option 3: 16 kHz
Directive 2004/108/EC:
EN61000-6-1:2007
control as normal. EN61000-6-3:2007
* Refer to cell vendor’s instructions for cutoff voltage
** Refer to motor manufacturer’s instructions for frequency settings. Signed for and on behalf of:
Before manual programming, remove the prop or pinion to ensure safety. CASTLE CREATIONS, INC.
540 N. Rogers Rd.
Olathe, KS 66062 USA
NON-WARRANTY REPAIRS September 25, 2014
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Never throw away a damaged Edge! You may send it to Castle and take Instructions for disposal of WEEE by users in the European
1. The Edge controller must be connected to a motor to sound beeps. advantage of our flat price replacement offer. Please check our website for Union

Turn your transmitter on, and leave the Edge ESC unpowered. Move the specific pricing. This product must not be disposed of with other
transmitter stick to the top position (full throttle). waste. Instead, it is the user’s responsibility to
dispose of their waste equipment by handing www.castlecreations.com/edge
it over to a designated collections point for the
2. Connect battery power to the Edge ESC. The Edge ESC will beep its CONTACT & WARRANTY INFO recycling of waste electrical and electronic
initialization tones when first plugged in. After a short period of time the Your Edge ESC is warranted for one year from date of purchase to be free from equipment. The separate collection and recycling of
your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to
Edge ESC will emit another short tone and the LED on the Edge ESC should manufacturing and component defects*. This warranty does not cover abuse, conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in ™
a manner that protects human health and the environment.
flash a short, single flash that repeats. If the ESC flashes continuously it is neglect, or damage including, but not limited to, incorrect wiring, over voltage,
not seeing a full throttle position. Move your throttle trim to the top position or overloading.
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