KDE-DMA

Device Manager Adapter for UAS Electronic Speed Controller (ESC) Series

Note: For the latest Instruction Manual and Software Updates, click the ”Specifications” tab above for more technical details and download links.

The new KDE Direct Device Manager Adapter provides the ability to update all KDE Direct UAS Electronic Speed Controllers (ESC) to the latest production firmware releases, and customize advanced options for multiple applications.  A wide-range of new control-algorithm technologies can be programmed, such as the brushless motor startup power, drive frequency, synchronous rectification, temperature-controlled regenerative-braking, voltage cutoffs, and other market-leading features.

Optimized settings will be automatically applied to the ESC after firmware updates, with no additional changes needed for correct operation with the KDE Direct UAS Multi-Rotor Brushless Motors for most UAS and Multi-Rotor applications.  Advanced programming options are available for alternate systems, such as fixed-wing, single-rotor, and custom flight applications.

System Requirements: Compatible with Windows 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and Windows 10. Compatible with Apple® systems, through use of emulation software such as Boot Camp and Parallels® Desktop 13.

Instruction Manual: KDE Direct Device Manager Instruction Manual REVPR09 (PDF)

Software Download: KDE Direct Device Manager V1.35.1 (ZIP)

Alternate Software Download: KDE Direct Device Manager V1.35.1 (EXE)

Firmware Download(s):

Includes:

• One (1) KDE Direct Device Manager PC-USB Adapter
• One (1) Mini-USB to USB Connection Cable (48”/120 mm)

Release Notes:

D460119

• Optimized startup for the KDE5215XF-330 motor
• Increased acceleration rate and improved motor timing for the 7215XF motor
• Added KDECAN bus baud rate

C460120

• When the input throttle is lost or disconnected for more than 2 seconds, upon reconnecting there is now no need to restart from zero throttle

D460118

• Optimized startup for the KDE5215XF-220 motor
• Improved accuracy of current detection and input throttle for data logging and CAN bus
• Fixed warning message incorrect within KDECAN bus message 11

D460117 (KDECAN Release – 125A and 85A ESC)

• Control Signals (Send)
  • Backup Throttle Control (2.5ms refresh-rate controls ~400Hz)
  • Shutdown Procedure (turn off ESC via command)
  • Restart Procedure (re-arm and enable ESC via command)
• Live-Telemetry Feedback Signals (Receive)
  • Drive Voltage (V)
  • Drive Current (A)
  • ESC MCU Temperature (ºC)
  • Output Throttle Duty-Cycle (%)
  • Input Throttle Signal (μs)
  • Motor eRPM (rpm)
  • Warning Signals and Errors

A460121

• Added ability to disable Stall Protection algorithms

D460116

• Improved startup for the KDE5215XF motor series
• Optimized motor control algorithm for the KDE7208XF and KDE7215XF motor series
• Added new ADAPTER pull-down offering better performance for specific setups

C460119

• Added ability to disable Stall Protection algorithms

B460243

• Additional smoothing added for the KDE6213XF motor
• Added new ADAPTER pull-down offering better performance for specific setups

D460115

• Additional optimizations for the KDE10218XF motor
• Additional optimizations for the KDE8218XF motor

D460114

• This new firmware update requires the new KDE Device Manager V1.32 software or above
• Added KDE Device Manager data graphing advanced features including zoom, pan, display options, changeable units, printing, and saving
• Added data logging with Drive Voltage, Drive Current, Temperature, Motor Drive Power, Input Throttle, Output Throttle, RPM, and Power Consumption
  • Note: data log speed can be specified from the drop down located on the main window in the KDE Device Manager
  • Note: after a flight, logged data can be exported from File->Export ESC Datalog in the KDE Device Manager
• Added data logging support for multiple flights
• Added ability to import or export a data log
• Added support for the KDE-UAS85UVC Series (firmware version D460114 is compatible with all ESC’s in the UVC series)
• Added new ability to record how long you’ve used your ESC
  • Note: the ESC use time can be found under Options->ESC Use Time in the KDE Device Manager

D460109

• Added production firmware release for new KDE-UAS125UVC ESC series

B460242

• Optimized the startup for the KDE6213XF motor

A460120, B460241, C460118

• Added new OVERLOAD PROTECTION feature for enhanced ESC protection and safety
  • Note: selection menu is available only on the latest production KDEXF-UAS75HVC/95HVC
• Added new Stall Protection algorithms for motor stall detection during startup and in-operation
• Reduced motor shutdown time to ~200ms upon loss of control signal (failsafe protection)

A460118, B460131

• Added new PRECISION (30kHz – 32kHz) drive frequency option for smooth motor operation
• Further optimized ACCELERATION RATE defaults for each MOTOR EDITION

A460117, B460128, C460116

• Added OneShot125 and PWMSync500 auto-detection algorithms to all UAS ESC editions
• Improved shoot-through protection and synchronous rectification (S.R.) timings
• Increased maximum commutation to 360,000 eRPM (2-Pole)
• Added new INITIALIZE arming tone function
• Additional optimizations incorporated for each MOTOR EDITION
• Added new ACCELERATION RATE pull-down menu for flight-style control
  • Ability to change flight behavior for various UAS applications and pilot preference
  • Defaults optimized for each MOTOR EDITION

A460115, B460123, C460114

• Optimized synchronous rectification logic for improved smoothness
• Added new KDE7215XF-COAX motor edition
• Corrected safety-arming tones for improved operator notification
• Improved low-speed performance and startup algorithm