DPC-11
Universal Programming Interface
for Hitec Programmable Servos

DPC-11 Operation Manual

Table of Contents
Section 1

Introduction .................................................................................................. 2

Section 2

Installation ..................................................................................................... 4
Software Installation ......................................................................... 4
Driver Installastion ............................................................................. 7

Section 3

Operation.......................................................................................................... 9
DXXX Series Servo Programming ............................................................. 9
Introduction ................................................................................................. 9Connections ...............................................................................................10

Testing ........................................................................................................11
Programming...........................................................................................13
File Operations ........................................................................................18
HSB-9XXX Series Servo Programming ..................................................19
Introduction ...............................................................................................19
Connections ...............................................................................................20

Testing ........................................................................................................21
Programming...........................................................................................22
File Operations ........................................................................................26
HS-7XXX/5XXX Series Servo Programming .........................................28
Introduction ...............................................................................................28
Connections ...............................................................................................29

Testing ........................................................................................................30
Programming...........................................................................................31
File Operations ........................................................................................35

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WARNING

Introduction

WARNING – Failure to follow these instructions can result in an
undesired operation of your servo. Please read these instructions before
attempting to program your servos.

Section 1

Congratulations on your purchase of the DPC11 Universal Programming Interface for Hitec
programmable servos. The DPC-11 allows you tocustomize the parameters of our programmable
DXXX, HSB-9XXX, HS-7XXX and HS-5XXX series servos
to better suit your application. Additionally, you
can test your settings to make sure you achieve thedesired results before installing the servos in youraircraft or vehicle.

Introduction- DPC-11 PC Programming Interface

Package Contents- USB 2.0 Compliant Cable Type A to Mini B- 4.8 – 7.4v Battery- PC running Microsoft Windows ® [XP, 7, 8 or 10]

Additional Items Needed for
Usage

The chart below indicates what you can program in each servo series.

Programmable Features

Function Status
End Point Adjustments

D Series
X

HSB-9XXXX

HS-5XXX/7XXX
X

Direction

X

X

X

Fail Safe

X

X

X

Dead Band

X

X

X

Speed (Slower)

X

X

X

Soft Start Rate

X

X

Overload Protection

X

X

Resolution

X

Data Save/Load

X

Program ResetX

Sensitivity SettingsX

WARNINGWARNINGX

X

From FileXWARNING – DO NOT attach the DPC-11 until all software installation
steps are completed for youroperating system.

Basic Set-Up Instruction

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1. Download the DPC-11 software fromwww.hitecrcd.com.
2. Follow the instructions included with the download and install the
DPC-11 software.

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Introduction cont.

Hitec Customer Service

Help is available from the Hitec office throughphone support and e-mail inquiries. Our US officeis generally open Monday thru Friday, 8:00AM to
4:30PM PST. These hours and days may vary byseason. Every attempt is made to answer every
incoming service call.
Should you reach our voicemail, leave your nameand number and a staff member will return your call.

Hitec Website

Plan to visit the Hitec website, www.hitecrcd.
com on a regular basis. Not only does it containspecs and other information about the entire Hitec
product line, our website’s FAQ pages hold valuable
information and updates about our programmableservos.

The Online Community

One of the benefits of the extensive R/C online
community is the vast wealth of archived knowledge
available. Hitec sponsors forums on most of the
popular R/C websites where a Hitec staff member or
representative tries to answer all manner of productrelated questions. Bringing together strangers
with common interests is proving to be one of thegreatest gifts of the internet. If past history is any
guide to the future, forums with a brushless servo
focus are certain to develop and many of those will
no doubt prove invaluable.

Warranty and Non-Warranty Service

All Hitec products carry a two year warranty against
manufacturer’s defects. Visit www.hitecrcd.com/
warranty to see our complete warranty information.
If your product needs servicing or repair, you must
return the product to:

Hitec RCD USA
12115 Paine St
Poway CA, 92064
Our trained and professional service
representatives will determine if the item will be
repaired or replaced. To provide all the necessary
information we need to administrate your repair,visit our website at www.hitecrcd.com. Download
and complete the repair form and send in youritem for repair.
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WARNINGWARNING

Installation: Software

WARNING – Do not plug the DPC-11 in to yourcomputer until told to do so later in this manual.

Section 2
Software Installation
for Windows Operating Systems(Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 and XP)
1. Download Installation file DPC-11
32bit Install File DPC-11x86.zip fromwww.hitecrcd.com.
www.hitecrcd.com
File DPC-11ver1.XX.zip
2. Right click on the file and select“Extract All.” Make sure the show
extracted files box is checked.

3. Now that the files have been extracted,
run the file “Setup.” You may be promptedby Microsoft User Account Control asking
if you would like to make changes toyour computer. Click “Yes” to proceedwith the installation.

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4. You are now at the DPC-11 Setup
Wizard. Click on “Next” to continue.

5. You will be prompted to select an
installation folder and whether or not
you want all users to be able to use theDPC-11 software. It is recommended thatyou use the default folder. Click “Next” tocontinue.

6. You are now at the “Confirm
Installation” screen. Click on “Next” tostart the installation.

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Installation: Software cont.

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Installation: Software cont.

7. The Installing DPC-11 screen willappear and the bar will show its progress.

8. Once the installation is complete,
click “Close” to exit the DPC-11 software
installation program. You should now see
the DPC-11 icon on your desktop.

WARNINGWARNINGWARNING – Do not plug in the DPC-11 until
you’ve completed the following steps. The steps aredifferent for 32bit and 64bit systems. Make sure you
know which operating systems you are using.

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Driver Installationfor 32bit Operating Systems(Windows 7, 8 and XP)
1. Go back to the folder where you
extracted the installation files and open
the DPC-11 Driver Installer.

2. Click on the file “Hitec BLDC Servo
Interface” to begin the driver installation
process.

3. The next screen shows the driver
version and installation directory. Clickinstall to proceed. The installer will scan
the system for existing drivers and install
the most current version.

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Installation: Driver cont.

4. Once installation is complete, you will
see the “Success” screen. Now click “OK”
to close the program.

WARNINGWARNINGNOTE – It is imperative that you use a USB 2.0
compliant cable to connect your DPC-11 to yourcomputer. Non-compliant cables will cause erratic
operation or may not work at all.
5. Plug in the USB cable to your computer
and then into the DPC-11. Windows
should locate the driver and install it
automatically.
6. Once it is installed you can launch the
DPC-11 Software from the icon on yourdesktop.

Driver Installationfor 64bit Operating Systems(Windows 7, 8, 10 and XP)
1. Plug in the USB cable to your computer
and then into the DPC-11. Windows
should automatically find and load thecorrect driver.
2. Once installed, launch the DPC-11
Software from the icon on your desktop.

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WARNINGWARNINGNOTE – It is imperative that you use a USB 2.0
compliant cable to connect your DPC-11 to yourcomputer. Non-compliant cables will cause erratic
operation or may not work at all.

WARNINGWARNINGNOTE – If the driver does not install automatically,refer to the 32bit Installation instructions tomanually install the driver.

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DXXX Series Programming

Section 3
DXXX Series Programming
Introduction

The DPC-11 Programming Software gives
the user unparalleled ability to adjust theparameters of the Hitec DXXX series of Digital
Programmable Servos. Additionally users cantest their servos, save parameters to a file, load
parameters from a file and restore the factory
WARNINGsettings. To program
your D Series servo, launch
WARNINGfrom the desktop icon andthe DPC-11 software
select D-Series from the startup menu.
NOTE – If you always want the DPC-11 software tolaunch in D-Series Mode you can change the start
window setting in the upper left hand corner of thewindow.

User Interface

Change what window is shown when
launching program.
Connects or reconnects servo.
Takes you back to the main menu.
File operation section.

Testing section.

Programming section.

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The main screen of the D series programming
interface is broken into four sections,
Connection, File Operations, Testing andProgramming.

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Test Functions

DXXX Series Programming cont.

Programming Functions

Testing a servo’s function can be critical tocompleting a successful project. Use these tests
to “burn-in” new servos or to check for broken
gears and other issues. The DPC-11 is capable ofperforming the following tests:
1. Servo Travel using one of the following methods:
a. Manual Positioning
b. Automatic Sweep Positioningc. Step Positioning
2. FAIL SAFE programming position
The following functions can be programmed
into the D Series servos using the DPC-11:
1. FAIL SAFE, On or Off.
2. Direction of Rotation
3. Servo ID Number
4.Travel Speed (Slower)
5. Center, End, and FAIL SAFE Point
6. Dead Band Width.
7. Soft Start
8. Overload Protection
9. Smart Sense / Sensitivity Settings

File Operations

In the File Operations section you can performthe following tasks;
1. Save a servo’s parameters to a file
2. Load a servo’s parameters from a file
3. Write the programmed information to the servo
4. Reset the servo to factory defaults

Connecting Your Servo10

It is recommended that you connect your DPC-11
in the following order for proper operation:
1. Connect DPC-11 to your PC computer
2. Launch the DPC-11 software
3. Connect your servo to the servo port
4. Connect a battery or other power source tothe battery port

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DXXX Series Programming cont.
Now click the “Connect” button in the DPC-11
software. If your connections are correct, yourscreen will look something like this;Using the DPC-11 D-XXX Series Test
Functions:
Manual Position Test

Click on the pre-set buttons or move the slide
bar with your mouse to manually move yourservo’s position.

End Point Adjusters

Click for Fine Movements
Slide for Bigger Movements

WARNING

Preset Positions

WARNINGNOTE – You can use the Endpoint Slide Bars bar to
set the end points for both auto sweep and auto step
functions as described below

Auto Sweep Positioning Test

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The “Auto-Sweep” function will cycle a servo
over and over from end point to end point.
1. Select Sweep on the menu and click the
START button. The servo will then move fromend point to end point within its travel limits.
2. Use the slide bar next to the START/STOP
button to adjust the servo’s travel speed.
3. Click STOP to end the process.

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DXXX Series Programming cont.

Automatic Step Positioning Test

1. Select Step and click the START button. Your
servo will start moving from end point to end
point in a series of small “steps”.
2. Use the slide bar next to START/STOP buttons
to adjust the servo’s travel speed.
3. Click STOP to end the process.

FAIL SAFE Test

This feature tests the user programmed FAIL
SAFE point of your servo.

LIMP ModeWARNING

By clicking the FS-Position
button, the servo will
WARNING
travel to its preset Fail Safe position.
NOTE – The FAIL SAFE point must be set by theuser in the programming section under setting the
FAIL SAFE Point.

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Programming Your Hitec D Series
ServosDXXX Series Programming cont.
The following functions can be programmed
into the HITEC D Series servos using the DPC-11.
It is recommended that you program yourservos in the following order:
1. ID Setting
2. Direction of Rotation
3. Travel Speed (Slower)
4. Dead Band Width
5. Soft Start Percentage
6. Center and End Points
7. FAIL SAFE, On / Off or Limp
8. Overload Protection (OLP)
9. Smart Sense On or Off
10. Sensitivity Setting

1. ID Setting

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With ID Setting you can number your servos with a
specific ID anywhere from 0-255. This can be helpfulwhen programming new servos or for use whensaving the parameters to a file.

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DXXX Series Programming cont.

2. Direction of Rotation

Normal servo rotation based on 900 - 2100µs input
signal is clockwise from left to right. You can change
this to counterclockwise by clicking on the Directionof travel button as shown. The direction is shown as
CW for clockwise and CCW for counterclockwise.

3. Travel Speed

This feature is useful for users who do not haveservo speed control functions on their transmitter.
Reducing the travel speed is a nice feature to slow
down aircraft landing gear retracts. The servo
speed function will only slow a servo down, you
cannot make a servo travel faster than its rated
speed. You can adjust the servos travel speed in ten
proportional steps from a minimum speed (10%) up
to its maximum speed (100%).

4. Dead Band Width

Some applications, such as using multiple servos ona single control surface, may require you to change
the center “Dead Band” to prevent the servos fromfighting each other. Users can adjust the center point“Dead Band Width” to one of five choices with 1
being the most sensitive and 10 the least sensitive.

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5. Soft Start Setting
WARNINGWARNINGDXXX Series Programming cont.
The soft start setting allows users to set how fast the
servos react when first powered on. Using a slower
soft start setting can prevent damage to your modelby slowly moving the servo into position. Default
setting is 20% (slowest). There are five settings from
20% to 100% which is instantaneous reaction.

NOTE – This setting has no effect on
the reaction speed of the servo once it ispowered up.

6. Center & End Point Setting (EPA)WARNINGWARNING

With the EPA setup, users can customize the center
point and left/right servo travel end points. This can be
helpful to fine tune your model’s control surfaces. To
set the Center and Endpoints, click on the “Setting” box
under the EPA programming section to enter the EPA
programming Section.

NOTE – You can adjust the EPA setting
by moving the slide in the adjustment
bar to make larger adjustments. Click thearrows “< >” on each end to make single
point adjustments, or you can click on
the white space of the adjustment bar tomove it in 50 point increments.

The first setting is the center point. When you havereached your desired center point, click on “CENTER”
to set this point and continue on to the left and rightendpoints. Click “OK” when prompted by the pop-up
screen.

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DXXX Series Programming cont.
Now you will setup the left and right end points.
When you have reached the desired end point, click
either the “LEFT” or “RIGHT” button to confirm yoursetting. You will be notified when each one is set.
Once complete, click the OK button to exit the EPA
setup.

Resetting EPAs

To set or reset your EPAs to the factory defaults, clickon the “Setting” box under the EPA programming
section then click on “EPA_Reset.”

7. Fail Safe On/Off and Position

By choosing to use the Fail Safe function you willneed to set a preprogrammed travel point that the
servo will travel to in the event the servo loses signal
from the receiver.

WARNINGWARNINGCAUTION – Program the Fail Safe point
after setting the center and end points,
otherwise it will change when you makethose settings.

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To set the Fail Safe point, first click “Fail Safe” under
the Program section.

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DXXX Series Programming cont.
Next move your servo to the desired position byusing the Manual positioning section as shown.

Once you have your desired Fail Safe position, clickon the “FS-Position” button Fail Safe Test as seen in
the illustration.

Fail Safe Limp Mode

Clicking the FS_Limp box causes the servo to go
limp in the event signal is lost and the servo will nothave anyholding power to maintain it’s position.

8. Overload Protection (OLP)

OLP is a “protection against servo damage” feature.
When a servo is at “full stall torque” and the servo
power amplifier is sending the maximum power tothe servo motor, the OLP circuit will engage andreduce the power being sent to the motor. This act ofpower reduction could help prevent a critical failureof one or more servo components. When the servo
is fully stalled, the OLP circuit will reduce the powerfrom the servo amp to the servo, by the percentage
selected. Selecting a value of 20%, will reduce thepower sent to the motor by 20%. This effectively
reduces the servo power to 80% of its potential. The
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DXXX Series Programming cont.

9. Smart Sense On/Off

Smart Sense is a feature unique to Hitec’s D Series
servos. This feature allows the servo to analyze
operational feed back and automatically makeon the fly parameter adjustments to optimize
performance.

10. Sensitivity Ratio Settings

Another feature unique to Hitec’s D Series servos
is the ability to adjust the sensitivity of the servos.
Servo sensitivity is best described as how a servo
responds to input both from the transmitter aswell as how it responds to external loads. To muchsensitivity may cause a servo to jitter while in the idle
position where as less sensitivity may make the user
feel that the servo has a slower reaction time. Using
the sensitivity adjustment, along with the Dead Bandsetting, allows the user to adjust the servo to their
specific needs and operating style.
To adjust the sensitivity ratio use the slider to adjust
it up or down. When you have reached the desired
setting click on the apply button.

In addition to the manual adjustment method there
are seven preset sensitivity settings for 3D Aircraft,
Sailplanes, Helicopters, Off and On Road vehicles,
Power Boats and Sail Boats

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DXXX Series Programming cont.

Loading and Saving Files, Restoring
Factory Defaults

With the DPC-11 software, you have the ability tosave and load servo parameter files. This is helpfulwhen needing to setup multiple servos with thesame parameters. The DPC-11 software also has
the ability to restore the factory defaults file in theevent the user setup doesn’t operate correctly. The
following details how to use these features.

1. Save a File

Once you have completed your servo setup andwritten the setup to the servo, click on “SAVE”
to open the save file dialog box. Navigate to thelocation that you want to save your file to, entera name for your servo and click save. You havesuccessfully saved your servo parameters to a file.

2. Load a File

To load a parameter file, click on“OPEN,” navigate to the location
where you have stored yourfile, and click on the file nameto open. You will get the “Opencompleted” confirmation thatthe file has loaded.
To restore the servo to its factory default settings,
click on the “Program Reset” button.

3. Restoring Factory Defaults
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HSB-9XXX Servo Programming
Introduction

WARNING Servo Programming
HSB-9XXXWARNINGWARNING – Failure to follow these instructions
can result in an undesired operation of your servo.
Please read these instructions before attempting toprogram your servos.

The DPC-11 BLDC Programming Software gives
the user of Hitec brushless servos unparalleledability to adjust the parameters of their servos.
Additionally, users can test their servos, saveparameters to a file, load parameters from a fileor restore the factory settings from a file.

User Interface

Change what window is shown when
launching program.
Return to the main menu.
File operation section.

Testing section.

Write data to servo.
Read data from servo.
Programming section.

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The main screen of the HSB-9XXX Series
programming interface is broken into four
sections, Connection, File Operations, Testing
and Programming.

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HSB-9XXX Servo Programming cont.

Test Functions

Testing a servo’s function can be critical tocompleting a successful project. Use these tests
to “burn-in” new servos or to check for broken
gears and other issues. The DPC-11 is capable ofperforming the following tests:
1. Servo Travel, using one of the following
methods:
a. Manual Positioning
b. Automatic Sweep Positioningc. Step Positioning
2. FAIL SAFE programming position

Programming Functions

The following functions can be programmed
into the HITEC BLDC servos using the DPC-11:
1. FAIL SAFE, On or Off
2. Direction of Rotation
3. Travel Speed (Slower)
4. Center and End Points (EPAs)
5. FAIL SAFE Position
6. Dead Band Width
7. Soft Start
8. “Save and Open” Parameter File
9. Load Factory Default Parameter File

Connecting Your Servo

It is recommended that you connect your DPC11 in the following order for proper operation:
1. Connect DPC-11 to your PC computer
2. Launch the DPC-11 software
3. Connect your servo
4. Connect your battery

Now click the “Connect” button in the
DPC-11 software. If your connections
are correct, you should see thefollowing screen:
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HSB-9XXX Servo Programming cont.

Using the DPC-11 HSB-9XXX Series
Test Functions:WARNING
Manual Position
Test
WARNING

Click on the pre-set buttons or move the slide
bar with your mouse to manually move theposition of your servos.

End Point Adjusters
NOTE – You can use the Endpoint
Slide Bars to set the end points for both
auto sweep and auto step functions as
described below.

Click for Fine Movements
Slide for Bigger Movements

Preset Positions
Auto Sweep Positioning Test

The “Auto-Sweep” function will cycle a servo
over and over from end point to end point.
1. Select “Sweep” on the menu and click the“START” button. The servo will then move fromend point to end point within its travel limits.
2. Use the slide bar next to the “START/STOP”
buttons to adjust the servo’s travel speed.
3. Click “STOP” to end the process.

Automatic Step Positioning Test

1. Select “Step” and click the START button. Your
servo will start moving from end point to end
point in a series of small “steps.”
2. Use the slide bar next to the START/STOP
button to adjust the servo’s travel speed.
3. Click STOP to end the process.

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HSB-9XXX Servo Programming cont.
WARNING

FAIL SAFE Test

This feature tests the user-programmed FAILWARNING
SAFE point of your servo.
NOTE – The FAIL SAFE point must be set by theuser in the programming section under. Setting the
FAIL SAFE Point.

If not already, turn on the Fail Safe by clicking
the “Fail_Safe” button under “Program” and click“FS_Start.” The servo will travel to its preset Fail
Safe position.

Programming WARNING
your Hitec BrushlessServos:WARNINGNOTE – To make your changes
permanent you must “write” theprogramming to the servo by clicking the
WRITE ALL button. You can do this after
each programming step or wait until you
have finished all programming.

1. Direction of Rotation

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The following functions can be programmed
into the HITEC BLDC servos using the DPC-11. It
is recommended that you program your servos
in the following order:
1. Direction of Rotation
2. Travel Speed (Slower)
3. Dead Band Width
4. Soft Start Percentage
5. Center and End Points
6. FAIL SAFE, On or Off
Normal servo rotation based on 900 - 2100µs input
signal is clockwise from left to right. You can change
this to counterclockwise by clicking on the directionof travel button as shown. The direction is shown as
CW for clockwise and CCW for counterclockwise.

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HSB-9XXX Servo Programming cont.

2. Travel Speed

This feature is useful for users who do not haveservo speed control functions on their transmitter.
Reducing the travel speed is a nice feature to slow
down aircraft landing gear retracts. The servo
speed function will only slow a servo down. You
cannot make a servo travel faster than its rated
speed. You can adjust the servo’s travel speed in ten
proportional steps from a minimum speed (10%) up
to its maximum speed (100%).

3. Dead Band Width

Some applications, such as using multiple servos ona single control surface, may require you to change
the center “Dead Band” to prevent the servos fromfighting each other. Users can adjust the center point“Dead Band Width” to one of five choices, with 1
being the most sensitive and 5 the least sensitive.

4. Soft Start Setting

The soft start setting allows users to set how fast the
servos react when first powered on. Using a slower
soft start setting can prevent damage to your modelby slowly moving the servo into position. Default
Setting is 20% (slowest). There are five setting from
20% to 100%, which is instantaneous reaction.

WARNINGWARNINGNOTE – This setting has no effect on
the reaction speed of the servo once it ispowered up.

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5. Center & End Point Setting (EPA)

HSB-9XXX Servo Programming cont.
With the EPA setup, users can customize the center
point and left/right servo travel end points. This canbe helpful to fine tune your model’s control surfaces.
To set the Center and Endpoints, click on the“Setting” box under the EPA programming section.

The first setting isWARNING
the center point, click “OK” tocontinue. You can adjust the center point using three
WARNINGdifferent methods.
NOTE – You can slide the adjustment bar to movein larger steps. You can click the arrows “< >” on eachend to make single point adjustments, or you canclick on the white space of the adjustment bar tomove it in 10 point increments.
When you have reached your desired center point,press okay to continue. You will now be prompted
to setup the Left and Right End Points. To setup theleft and right end points, click “OK” when promptedby the pop-up screens. Just like with the center
point, you can adjust them in the same manner withthe only exception being that clicking on the whitespace of the adjustment bar moves it in incrementsof 5 points.

6. Resetting EPAs

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To set or reset your EPAs to the factory defaults, clickon the “Setting” box under the EPA programming
section. Then click EPA Reset.

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7. Fail Safe Position
WARNINGWARNINGCAUTION – Program the Fail Safe point
after setting the end and center points,
otherwise it will change when you makethose adjustments.

HSB-9XXX Servo Programming cont.
By choosing to use the Fail Safe function you willneed to set a preprogrammed travel point that the
servo will travel to in the event the servo loses signal
from the receiver.
To set the Fail Safe point first click on the Fail Safe
under Program section.

Next move your servo to the desired position byusing the “Manual” positioning adjustments.

WARNINGWARNINGNOTE – Remember to “Write All” ofyour settings to your servo before closing
the DPC-11 software and disconnecting
your servo. Failure to do so will result inlost programming data.

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Once you have your desired Fail Safe position, clickon the “FS-Position” button in the Fail Safe Test
section to set the fail safe position. Once it is set, click
the button again to exit the Fail Safe setup.

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HSB-9XXX Servo Programming cont.

Loading and Saving Files, Restoring
Factory Defaults

With the DPC-11 software you have the ability tosave and load servo parameter files. This is helpfulwhen needing to setup multiple servos with thesame parameters. The DPC-11 software also has
the ability to restore the factory defaults file in theevent the user setup doesn’t operate correctly. The
following explains how to use these features.

1. Save a File

Once you have completed your servo setup andwritten the setup to the servo, click on “Read Servo”.
Next click on “SAVE” to open the save file dialog box.
Navigate to the location that you want to save yourfile to, enter a name for your servo and click “Save”.
You have successfully saved your servo parameters
to a file.

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HSB-9XXX Servo Programming cont.

2. Load a File

To load a parameter file, click on “OPEN”, navigate to
the location you have stored your file, and click on
the file name you want to open. You will get the “Fileload has completed” prompt. Click “OK.” Now click“Write All” to load the setting into the servo. Onceyou see the “Write All completed” message, click “OK.”The parameters have been written to the servo.

3. Restoring Factory Defaults

To restore the servo to the factory default setting,click on “OPEN” and navigate to the directory inwhich you unzipped the DPC-11 software download.
In the directory, “Factory Defaults,” you will findthe files for each servo model. Click on the file thatmatches the servo you want to restore and click on“Open.” Once you see the file load has completed
message, click OK. Now click “Write All” to load
the setting into theservo. Once you get the “Write
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all completed” message, click “OK.” The default
parameters haveWARNING
been written to the servo.
CAUTION – Restoring a factory default file otherthan the one specifically made for your servo model
may result in undesired operation.

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HS-7XXX/5XXX Series Programming

HS-7XXX/5XXX Series Programming
Introduction

The DPC-11 Programming Software gives theuser the ability to adjust several parametersof the Hitec HS-7XXX/5XXX series of Digital
Programmable Servos. Additionally users cantest their servos to see that they are functioning
properly. To program your HS-7XXX/5XXX Series
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servo, launch the
DPC-11 software from thedesktop icon andselect HS-7XXX/5XXX Series
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from the startup menu.
NOTE – If you always want the DPC-11 software
to launch in HS-7XXX/5XXX Series Mode, you canchange the start window setting in the upper left
hand corner of the window.

User Interface

File operation section.
Change what window is shown when
launching program.
Return to the main menu.

Testing section.

Programming section.

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The main screen of the HS-7XXX/5XXX Series
programming interface is broken into four
sections, Connection, File Operations, Testing
and Programming.

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HS-7XXX/5XXX Series Programming cont.

Test Functions

Testing a servo’s function can be critical tocompleting a successful project. Use these tests
to “burn-in” new servos or to check for broken
gears and other issues. The DPC-11 is capable ofperforming the following tests:
1. Servo Travel using one of the following
methods:
a. Manual Positioning
b. Automatic Sweep Positioningc. Step Positioning
2. FAIL SAFE programming position

Programming Functions

The following functions can be programmed
into the HS-7XXX/5XXX servos using the DPC-11:
1. Direction of Rotation
2. Resolution (HS-7XXX Series)
3. Travel Speed (Slower)
4. Dead Band Width.
5. Overload Protection (HS-7XXX Series)
6. Center and End Points (EPA’s)
7. FAIL SAFE Position
8. FAIL SAFE, On or Off.

WARNING

Connecting YourServo
WARNINGWARNINGNOTE – You may
have to cycle theservo on and off more than once to
WARNINGestablish a connection.

TIP – When programming the HS7XXX/5XXX series servos you are required
to perform an off/on power cycle to store
the data after each programming task.
For this reason it is recommended you
use an on/off switch between the battery
and the DPC-11 to make it easier toperform the power cycles.

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It is recommended that you connect your DPC-11
in the following order for proper operation:
1. Connect DPC-11 to your PC computer
2. Launch the DPC-11 software
3. Connect your servo to the servo port
4. Connect a battery or other power source tothe battery port.

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Using the DPC-11 HS-5XXX/7XXX
Series Test Functions:
Manual Position Test

HS-7XXX/5XXX Series Programming cont.
Click on the pre-set buttons or move the slide
bar with your mouse to manually move yourservos position.

End Point Adjusters

Click for Fine Movements
Slide for Bigger Movements

Preset Positions
Auto Sweep Positioning Test

The “Auto-Sweep” function will cycle a servo
over and over from end point to end point.
1. Select Sweep on the menu and click the
START button. The servo will then move fromend point to end point within its travel limits.
2. Use the slide bar next to the START/STOP
button to adjust the servo’s travel speed.
3. Click STOP to end the process.

Automatic Step Positioning Test

1. Select Step and click the START button. Your
servo will start moving from end point to end
point in a series of small “steps”.
2. Use the slide bar next to START/STOP buttons
to adjust the servo’s travel speed.
3. Click STOP to end the process.

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FAIL SAFE Test

HS-7XXX/5XXX Series Programming cont.
WARNING

This feature tests the user programmed FAILWARNING
SAFE point of your servo.
NOTE – The FAIL SAFE point must be set by theuser in the programming section under setting the
FAIL SAFE Point.

By clicking the START button, the servo willtravel to its preset Fail Safe position.

Programming WARNING
your HS-5XXX/7XXX
Series Servos: WARNINGNOTE – To make your changes
permanent you must “write” theprogramming to the servo by cycling.

1. Direction of Rotation

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The following functions can be programmed
into the HITEC D Series servos using the DPC11. It is recommended that you program yourservos in the following order.
9. Direction of Rotation
10. Resolution (HS-7XXX Series)
11. Travel Speed (Slower)
12. Dead Band Width.
13. Overload Protection (HS-7XXX Series)
14. Center and End Points (EPAs)
15. FAIL SAFE Position
Normal servo rotation based on 900 - 2100µs input
signal is clockwise from left to right. You can change
this to counterclockwise by clicking on the Directionof travel button as shown. The direction is shown as
CW for clockwise and CCW for counterclockwise.

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HS-7XXX/5XXX Series Programming cont.

2. Resolution (HS-7XXX series)

This feature allows a choice of high or normal
resolution for HITEC HS-7XXX Series digital servos.
In “High Resolution Mode”, the servo travels withina 120 degree angle, which allows the servo to movein smaller “steps”, or at a “finer” level of resolution
for extraordinary precision applications. In “Normal
Resolution Mode”, the servo travel is a wider 180
degree angle, resulting in larger range of motiondelivering coarser “steps”. This allows a wider rangeof travel, but at the cost of the very fine resolution
provided by the high resolution mode.

3. Travel Speed

This feature is useful for users who do not haveservo speed control functions on their transmitter.
Reducing the travel speed is a nice feature to slow
down aircraft landing gear retracts. The servo
speed function will only slow a servo down, you
cannot make a servo travel faster than its rated
speed. You can adjust the servos travel speed in ten
proportional steps from a minimum speed (10%) up
to its maximum speed (100%).

4. Dead Band Width

Some applications, such as using multiple servos ona single control surface, may require you to change
the center “Dead Band” to prevent the servos fromfighting each other. Users can adjust the center point“Dead Band Width” to one of five choices with 1
being the most sensitive and 5 the least sensitive.

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5. Overload Protection (OLP)WARNINGWARNINGNOTE – If OLP Rate is a function your
HITEC digital servo supports, the OLP rate
choice screen shown will be active.

6. Center & End Point Setting (EPA)WARNINGWARNING

HS-7XXX/5XXX Series Programming cont.
OLP is a “protection against servo damage” feature.
When a servo is at “full stall torque” and the servo
power amplifier is sending the maximum power tothe servo motor, the OLP circuit will engage andreduce the power being sent to the motor. This act ofpower reduction could help prevent a critical failureof one or more servo components. When the servo
is fully stalled the OLP circuit will reduce the powerfrom the servo amp to the servo, by the percentage
selected. Selecting a value of 20%, will reduce thepower sent to the motor by 20%. This effectively
reduces the servo power to 80% of its potential. The
factory default setting is always “OFF”.

With the EPA setup, users can customize the center
point and left/right servo travel end points. This canbe helpful to fine tune your models control surfaces.
To set the Center and Endpoints, click on the“Setting” box under the EPA programming section toenter the EPA programming Section.

NOTE – You can adjust the EPA setting
by moving the slide in the adjustment
bar to make larger adjustments. You canclick the arrows “< >” on each end to
make single point adjustments.

The first setting is the center point. When you havereached your desired center point click on “CENTER”
to set this point and continue on to the left and rightendpoints. Click “OK” when prompted by the pop-up
screen.

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HS-7XXX/5XXX Series Programming cont.

Now you will setup the left and right end points.
When you have reached the desired end point click
either the “LEFT” or “RIGHT” button to confirm yoursetting. You will be notified when each one is set.
Once complete, click the OK button to exit the EPA
setup.

7. Resetting EPAs

To reset your EPAs to the factory defaults, clickon the “Setting” box under the EPA programming
section then click EPA Reset. A message will appear
indicating the reset was successful.

8. Fail Safe Position

By choosing to use the Fail Safe function you willneed to set a preprogrammed travel point that the
servo will travel to in the event the servo loses signal
from the receiver.

WARNINGWARNINGCAUTION – Program the Fail Safe point
after setting the center and end points,
otherwise it will change when you makethose settings.

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To set the Fail Safe point, first click on the “Setting”
box under the EPA programming use the arrows orsliders to move the servo into the position you want
the servo to hold. Click on the “FS_position” button
to set the position.

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HS-7XXX/5XXX Series Programming cont.

9. Fail Safe On/Off

Once you have your desired Fail Safe position set,click on the “Fail Safe On” button to activate it. You
can check the position using the fail safe position test.

Loading and Saving Files, Restoring
Factory Defaults

With the DPC-11 software you have the ability tosave and load servo parameter files. This is helpfulwhen needing to setup multiple servos with thesame parameters. The DPC-11 software also has
the ability to restore the factory defaults file in theevent the user setup doesn’t operate correctly. The
following details how to use these features.

1. Save a File

Once you have completed your servo setup andwritten the setup to the servo click on “SAVE” to open
the save file dialog box. Navigate to the location
where you want to save your file. Enter a name foryour servo and click “Save.” You have successfully
saved your servo parameters to a file.

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HS-7XXX/5XXX Series Programming cont.

2. Load a File

To load a parameter file click on “OPEN,” navigate
to the location you have stored your file, and clickon the file name to open. You will get the “Opencompleted” confirmation that the file has loaded.

3. Restoring Factory Defaults

To restore the servo to the factory default setting,click on the “Program Reset” button.

Help is available from the Hitec officethrough phone support and e-mail. Our
US office is generally open Monday thru
Friday, 8:00AM to 4:30PM PST.

Phone: (858) 748 - 8440
E-mail: service@hitecrcd.com
Web: www.hitecrcd.com

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