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      This is the Great Planes ElectriFly 8 amp Electronic Speed Control
                            for Brushless Motors.
           Great for small, lightweight, high-performance airplanes
            from flat-foams to built-up 3Ds with Brushless Motors.

FEATURES: Works with all types of Brushless motors including "Outrunner" styles
            which are capable of handling 8A continuous current
          Custom BEC (Battery Eliminator Circuit) handles up to 1.5A; great for
            models requiring three high-powered servos
          Fully proportional with brake
          Compatible with LiPo, NiCd, and NiMH type batteries
          Programmable features include:
            Brake Control: ON/OFF
            Safe Start: ON/OFF, prevents accidental motor spin at start-up
            Switching Frequency: 8kHz or 16kHz for long run times and cool
              operation
            Low Voltage Control: reduces or cuts motor control but maintains
              radio control
            Timing: soft (7°), hard (30° for Outrunners), or automatic
            Reversible motor rotation
          180 day limited warranty

INCLUDES: One Great Planes 8A Speed Control with pre-installed Universal
            radio connector, micro battery connector and 2mm gold plated Female
            Bullet Motor Connectors

REQUIRES: Installing in airplane and connecting motor and battery wires

SPECS:    Input Voltage: 5-10 NiCd/MH cells, 2-3 LiPo cells
             (20V input w/o BEC)
          Output Current: 8A continuous max., 9A surge max.
          BEC: 5V / 1.5A
          Operating Frequency: 8 or 16kHz programmable
          ON Resistance:  .013 ohms
          Brake: ON/OFF
          Acceleration: Soft, hard, or automatic
          Low Voltage Cutoff: Programmable
          Max. Temp. Cutoff: 230°F (110°C)
          Dimensions:  .87 x .16 x .83" (22 x 4 x 21mm)
          Weight: .42oz with wires (12g)

COMMENTS: The instruction sheet for the initial shipments of the ElectriFly
            BL-8 Brushless ESC failed to explain how to change the setting of
            the brake function in the programming. The following step should be
            performed after Step 7C in the Instruction Sheet:

          D. BRAKE: To change the brake setting, simply pull the throttle stick
            to minimum within five seconds of hearing the programming tones
            noted in step C above. This changes the state of the brake setting-
            if the brake was ON this will turn it OFF, and vice-versa.
            You can determine which setting is active by listening to
            the arming tone. One tone indicates the brake is enabled, two tones
          indicates disabled. Skip to Step 8 if you do not wish to make any
          other programming changes. To CHANGE ANOTHER programmable feature,
          disconnect the battery from the ESC and return to Step B above."

          ElectriFly's RimFire Motor (GPMG4500) is capable of handling up to
            11A of current. This BL-8 ESC puts out a maximum of 8A of current.
            When putting a BL-8 ESC and a RimFire Motor into any ElectriFly
            FlatOut airplane AND USING THE RECOMMENDED PROP, the motor/ESC
            system will not need more than 8A. The motor will not try to draw
            more current than the BL-8 ESC can deliver WHEN THE CORRECT SIZE
            PROPELLER IS USED. This motor/ESC combo is perfectly matched
            to the performance of the FLATOUT SERIES OF PLANES AND
            THEIR RECOMMENDED PROP SIZE as well as similar type airplanes.
            However, when putting a RimFire in a bigger model which WILL need
            more than 8A, the BL-8 ESC will not be powerful enough to deliver
            the maximum current the motor will require, and a larger ESC
            will be necessary.

                                                                    jxs 2/22/05



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