Controller – General
Even with 2.4 GHz systems, it is necessary to leave the toroidal interference filter in the supply line to ensure safe and interference-free operation.
The resulting flash when plugged into the drive battery is normally not harmful to the controller. An anti-flash resistor of 1-5 ohms and 0.5-1 watt, built into the supply line can prevent the resulting flash.
For the JIVE controllers KONTRONIK offers a tuned anti-flash kit (order number: 9056), the use of which is highly recommended at 10S and above and when using modern battery technology.
An integrated anti-flash plug-in system with 5.5mm plugs and integrated electronics is also offered (order number 9055).
KONTRONIK offers its customers general drive recommendations for almost all applications. These can be downloaded from the download area or have a drive recommended for your specific application.
We recommend a four-cell NiCd or NiMh battery as a backup battery. For the speed controllers of the KOBY/JIVE Pro and KOSMIK series, a two-cell LiPo can also be connected as a backup battery. However, the permissible voltage of the connected servos must be observed. The backup battery is connected to a free receiver slot. The connection of diodes is not necessary.
Controllers of the KOBY, JIVE Pro and KOSMIK series can be updated online via ProgUNIT.
Please return controllers of older series to KONTRONIK with a completed service form.
Yes. A four-cell (NiMh) receiver battery is allowed and recommended for all KONTRONIK speed controllers.
KOSMIK and JIVE Pro
To read the logged data we recommend the program Data Explorer, which can be used free of charge.
The speed controllers of the KOSMIK series can be updated online. You need the ProgUNIT for this.
We generally recommend inserting the fuse into the negative lead of the battery cable.
We recommend a 4-5 cells NiMH or with HV servos max. 2 S LiPo
The KOSMIK will not enable full BEC voltage until it receives a valid receiver signal.
Due to the overmolding of the controller, the ELKOs cannot be easily replaced on the JIVE Pro. KONTRONIK strongly advises against operating a JIVE Pro with defective ELKOs. Operating the JIVE Pro with defective ELKOs can lead to functional failures as well as to the destruction of the speed controller. If ELKOs are damaged or even destroyed, it is recommended to use the KONTRONIK repair service.
For the sole electrolytic capacitor exchange there is a repair flat rate, which you can request by mail .
JIVE
For BEC currents above 2A, a second BEC cable must be used. The second BEC cable is connected to the slave connector of the JIVE.
After programming, put the jumper back on the connector from which it was removed. So it can not be lost. The jumper can remain on the contacts during operation.
In KONTRONIK Special Application mode the dynamic timing adjustment is configured to other parameters. Increased engine compatibility is achieved for engines that do not run safely without KSA. The KSA mode is not necessary for KONTRONIK motors.
4 cells NimH
BEC voltage to be set: 5-6VJ
ATTENTION: please check in advance the respective specifications of the battery as well as servos and receiver for compatibility with the respective voltage.
Due to the overmolding of the controller, the ELKOs cannot be easily replaced on the JIVE. KONTRONIK strongly advises against operating a JIVE with defective ELCOs. Operating the JIVE with defective ELKOs can lead to functional failures as well as to the destruction of the speed controller. If ELKOs are damaged or even destroyed, it is recommended to use the KONTRONIK repair service.
For the sole electrolytic capacitor exchange there is a repair flat rate, which you can gladly request by mail
KOBY
The default values can be found here KOBY_Default values
We recommend a 4 -5 cells NiMH or with HV servos max.2 S Lipo
The KOBY will not enable full BEC voltage until it receives a valid receiver signal.
The speed controllers of the KOBY series are online update capable. You need the ProgUNIT for this.
JAZZ
The jumper is only needed for programming a mode. If the jumper is removed during initialization of the controller, the controller switches to programming mode. After successful programming, the jumper can be plugged back into the designated slot. The jumper can remain on the designated slot during operation.
4 cells NimH
BEC voltage to be set: 5-6V
ATTENTION: please check in advance the respective specifications of the battery as well as servos and receiver for compatibility with the respective voltage.
SUN Plus
The SUN Plus series speed controllers have a LiPo mode and are LiPo capable.
The older SUN speed controllers do not have a correct battery management for LiPo cells, i.e. the low voltage cut-off to protect the battery does not work. The controllers themselves work with LiPo cells.
The index finger of the hand shown on the silver shield of the controller points to the button.
Motors – General
Ball bearings in KONTRONIK motors are replaced by KONTRONIK Service. For this purpose, the motor must be sent directly to KONTRONIK without any third-party attachments and with a completed service form .
Since the motor connection cables are the outgoing winding and are made of non-solderable enameled copper wire, they must not be shortened under any circumstances. Shortened or damaged windings/motor connection cables cannot be repaired, but must be replaced completely.
No, this would wash the grease out of the bearings. This shortens the service life of the ball bearings.
KIRA
All KIRA motors have 2 poles.
KPG gear units can only be retrofitted to motors with 3.17 mm shaft diameter. KPG27 6.7:1 gear units are excluded from this. This gearbox cannot be retrofitted as a splined shaft is required.
The gear unit is lubricated with DryFluid ex works. It is maintenance-free and does not require greasing.
With direct drives of the KIRA 500/600/650 series, retrofitting of a gearbox is not possible, as a splined shaft is required for this.
Direct drives of the KIRA 400/480 series can be retrofitted with a KPG 25 gear unit.
PYRO
PYRO engines have 10 poles, except for PYRO 600-09, PYRO 700-34, PYRO 750, PYRO800 and PYRO850 models which have 14 poles.
Yes. The exchange of PYRO motors into other speed variants is possible. For example, you can exchange your PYRO 700-52 for a PYRO 700-45. If the engine is already used, we will be happy to provide you with an individual exchange offer to a different speed variant.
Yes. To do this, send in the motor for shaft replacement.
TANGO
All TANGO motors have 6 poles.
KORA
KORA and KORATOP motors have 14 poles.
Accessories
The ProgCARD is suitable for:
- JIVE
- POWER JAZZ
- JAZZ
- PIX
- SUN PLUS
Only if a mode other than APM is to be used with the POWERJAZZ and MINIPIX.
The ProgCARD II is suitable for the controllers of the JIVE family.
The socket of the PROGDisc must be connected to the controller, the plug to the receiver. The drive battery must be connected to the controller.
The socket of the ProgUNIT must be connected to the controller. The drive battery must be connected to the controller.