PowerSystems

The new Smart-Fly PowerSystem family is our all-in-one power distribution line for use with lithium-ion or lithium-polymer batter packs. They have all the features of the popular PowerExpander family plus they incorporate regulator(s) for lithium battery packs and other features not found on the PowerExpander family.

PowerSystem Competition 12 Turbo Plus

• For 150cc and larger gas aircraft
• Light weight, 4.4oz, 128g and compact, 6.0” x 3.0” design
• For Li-ion or Li-poly batteries
• Battery inputs protected against battery faults, lost cell or short
• Adjustable servo regulator, 5.5V-6.5V, 17.5amps continuous, 35 amps peak
• 12 channels, 10 support 3 servos and 2 support 4 servos
• Filtered and regulated 5.0V power to receiver
• Receivers can be end-loading or top-loading
• Fully buffered and RF filtered signal line for each servo
• Long servo lead line matching
• Built-in Ignition Cutoff

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PowerSystem Eq6

The PowerSystem Eq6 combines three Smart-Fly products into one compact, light system.  The unit has eight channels, six of which have the Equalizer (servo matching) function built into them.  The unit uses Deans Ultra Plug connectors for power and accepts power from two 2-cell Li-ion or Li-poly batteries.  The unit has a built in BatShare to protect against one bad battery affecting the other battery.  Power for the receiver is brought straight from the battery connector to a filter and regulator that supplies clean 5.0V power to the receiver.  The servo regulator is adjustable from 5.5V to 6.5V and is connected by a large power bus to the servo output connectors resulting in no voltage drop due to wiring or connector resistance.  The PowerSystem Eq6 comes in two flavors, standard and Turbo.  The standard version is designed for 85cc to 140cc size planes and the regulator can supply 7.5 amps of continuous current with 15 amp peaks.  The unit also includes our Ignition Cutoff as a built-in feature.  This provides an optically isolated ignition kill function for gas engines with electronic ignition modules.  We also sell the units without the Cutoff receiver module and fiber-optic cable for jet applications.

• For 85cc to 140cc gas aircraft
• Light weight, 3.7oz, 108g and compact, 6.0” x 3.0” design
• For Li-ion or Li-poly batteries
• Battery inputs protected against battery faults, lost cell or short
• Adjustable servo regulator, 5.5V-6.5V, 7.5amps continuous, 15 amps peak
• 6 of the 8 channels have servo matching and reversing
• Filtered and regulated 5.0V power to receiver
• Receivers can be end-loading or top-loading
• Fully buffered and RF filtered signal line for each servo
• Long servo lead line-matching
• Built-in Ignition Cutoff
• May not be compatible with some Multiplex radios

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PowerSystem Eq6 Turbo

The PowerSystem Eq6 combines three Smart-Fly products into one compact, light system.  The unit has eight channels, six of which have the Equalizer (servo matching) function built into them.  The unit uses Deans Ultra Plug connectors for power and accepts power from two 2-cell Li-ion or Li-poly batteries.  The unit has a built in BatShare to protect against one bad battery affecting the other battery.  Power for the receiver is brought straight from the battery connector to a filter and regulator that supplies clean 5.0V power to the receiver.  The servo regulator is adjustable from 5.5V to 6.5V and is connected by a large power bus to the servo output connectors resulting in no voltage drop due to wiring or connector resistance.  The PowerSystem Eq6 comes in two flavors, standard and Turbo.  The Turbo version is meant for 150cc and larger size planes and the regulator can supply 17.5 amps of continuous current with 35 amp peaks.  The unit also includes our Ignition Cutoff as a built-in feature.  This provides an optically isolated ignition kill function for gas engines with electronic ignition modules.  We also sell the units without the Cutoff receiver module and fiber-optic cable for jet applications.

• For 150cc and larger gas aircraft
• Light weight, 4.4oz, 128g and compact, 6.0” x 3.0” design
• For Li-ion or Li-poly batteries
• Battery inputs protected against battery faults, lost cell or short
• Adjustable servo regulator, 5.5V-6.5V, 17.5amps continuous, 35 amps peak
• 6 of the 8 channels have servo matching and reversing
• Filtered and regulated 5.0V power to receiver
• Receivers can be end-loading or top-loading
• Fully buffered and RF filtered signal line for each servo
• Long servo lead line matching
• Built-in Ignition Cutoff
• May not be compatible with some Multiplex radios

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PowerSystem Sport Plus

The Smart-Fly PowerSystem Sport Plus is an all-in-one unit for 40cc-85cc gas engine aircraft using lithium-ion or lithium-polymer battery packs. The unit has a built in, fixed 6.0-volt, 5-amp continuous regulator that can supply up to 15 amp momentary peaks. The unit supports dual batteries and has full battery protection where if a battery pack looses a cell or shorts it will be isolated and the good pack will continue to power the plane. The unit also supports an optional failsafe switch which, when used, reduces the weight versus using two heavy-duty switches. The unit also has a built-in Ignition Cutoff unit for the gas engine electronic ignition. A jumper selects the Ignition Cutoff receiver channel by jumpering the receiver channel to the Ignition Cutoff control input. The unit has a filtered 5.0-volt, 1-amp regulator for the receiver, which is separate from the servo regulator. This provides extra protection for the 2.4GHz spread-spectrum receivers. The unit has full RF filtering built in on the receiver and servo connections. LEDs show the status of the servo power and the receiver power. All servo signal outputs are fully buffered with line matching to drive long servo leads.

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PowerExpanders

The Smart-Fly PowerExpander provides full power to servos and clean power to receivers at an affordable price.  The PowerExpander family can be used with 5-cell NiCd/NiMH packs directly or you can add a SuperReg or TurboReg for use with lithium cells.  The PowerExpanders do not have regulators for the servos, whatever comes in the power input conectors goes straight to the servos.  The PowerExpander Sport Plus is specifically designed for NiCd/NiMH for 40cc-85cc planes.  If you plan on using lithium batteries in this size plane you should check our PowerSystem Sport Plus on the PowerSystem family page.  All the PowerExpanders have a receiver regulator that takes power from the two power inputs, filters it and regulates it down to 5.0 volts so the receivers always see clean power regardless of what the servos do. 

Smart-Fly PowerExpander Competition 12 Plus

The PowerExpander Competition 12 can be used with any size aircraft.  It is primarily designed to work with the Futaba and JR 12-channel radios but any receiver with any number of channels can be used with the unit.  It can be used with 5-cell NiCd/NiMH or 2-cell A123 battery packs and it has a built-in BatShare which will disable a bad battery pack (it can be used with 2-cell lithium packs if your servos can take the voltage).   It supports an optional failsafe switch which enables or disables both batteries.  It has a dedicated 5V, 1A regulator for the receiver.  The unit also boosts the servo control voltage to 5V for compatibility with all servos.  The unit also features a built-in Ignition Cutoff but is sold without the Cutoff Receiver and Fiber-optic cable for jet applications.  For detailed information please see the user manual links above the picture.

• For any size plane
• 5-cell NiCd/NiMH or 2-cell A123 battery packs
• Builtin BatShare will isolate a bad battery or indicate a bad connection
• Filtered and regulated 5.0V power to receiver
• For any receiver with any number of channels
• Twelve servo channels
• LED indicators for servo and receiver power
• Full RF filtering of all signals in and out of unit
• Fully buffered signal line for each servo
• Boosts servo control voltage to 5V
• Long servo lead line matching
• High-current Deans Ultra Plug power input connectors
• Built-in Ignition Cutoff (sold without)
• Optional Failsafe-switch operation
• Light weight, 2.6 oz, 74g
• Compact design, 4-1/2” x 3”

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Smart-Fly PowerExpander Sport

The PowerExpander Sport is SmartFly's most basic unit but has the capability to work in 40% size plane. It has two power inputs, supports eight receiver channels and provides one amp of clean, five-volt power to the receiver. Each receiver channel can drive three servos, which are fully buffered. Channels one and eight both provide power to the receiver for a redundant power supply to the receiver. The PowerExpander Sport is a good choice for dual-receiver setups. It is slightly smaller and slightly lighter than the previous PowerExpanders and the Pro.

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PowerExpander Sport Plus

The PowerExpander Sport Plus is designed specifically for 5-cell NiCd/NiMH battery packs.  It uses standard R/C plugs to connect the battery packs to the unit.  For this reason, it is recommended for planes with 40cc to 85cc gas engines.  It also has a built in BatShare, Ignition Cutoff and can be used with an optional failsafe switch.

• For 40cc to 85cc aircraft only
• Uses 5-Cell NiCd/NiMH batteries only
• Buit-in BatShare for battery input protection
• Filtered and regulated 5.0V power to receiver
• Receivers can be end-loading or top-loading
• Eight servo channels
• LED indicators for servo and receiver power
• Full RF filtering of all signals in and out of unit
• Fully buffered signal line for each servo
• Long servo lead line matching
• Integrated Ignition Cutoff
• Operates with optional Failsafe-switch
• Light weight, 1.9 oz (54g)
• Compact design, 2.6” x 3.5”

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PowerExpander Pro

The PowerExpander Pro retains all the benefits of the earlier units while providing enhanced functionality. It has two power inputs with "Smart-Sense" circuitry, supports ten receiver channels, provides one amp of clean, five-volt power to the receiver and can be used with the optional failsafe-switch and charge package. Eight of the receiver channels can drive three servos and two of the receiver channels, the ones that correspond to the rudder on Futaba and JR radios, can drive four servos. Channels one and ten both provide power to the receiver for redundant power supply to the receiver. The "Smart-Sense" inputs give an actual indication of the status of power supplied to that input. The LED indicator only lights up when the two input sources are within twenty-millivolts of each other. When batteries are used directly with the unit it indicates that both batteries are being used to draw power from. When regulators are used it give some indication of the health of both regulators. The PowerExpander Pro supports the use of a failsafe-switch when batteries are used directly with the unit. It also provides charge jacks for use with the charge-leads supplied with the optional failsafe-switch and charge-lead package. The charge jacks can also be used with battery monitoring devices to read the battery voltage.

• Needs Dean's Plugs to connect batteries (sold separately)

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PowerExpander EQ10

The PowerExpander Eq10 is very similar in form and function to the PowerExpander Pro. It has 10 channels, "Smart-Sense" inputs, redundant receiver power and optional failsafe switch operation when used with NiCds or NiMHs. The unit weighs 3.0oz and is 1/2" longer than the PowerExpander Pro at 4 1/2" long and 3" wide. In addition the PowerExpander Eq10 provides the functionality of the Equalizer on all 10 channels. Each channel is individually programmable for centering and throw. The programming control is built into the unit so their is nothing extra to buy and nothing to lose. Programming is accomplished by simply selecting the channel you wish to program on one selector and the function you wish to program on the other selector. The "Option Menu" of the Equalizer has been modified slightly to provide the new commands "Reset all Channels" and a "Calibrate All Channels" in addition to being able to reset or calibrate each channel individually. The other popular features of "Endpoint Hold" and "Servo Priority" have been retained to simply setup.

• Needs Dean's Plugs to connect batteries (sold separately)

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Voltage Regulators

The new Smart-Fly PowerSystem family is our all-in-one power distribution line for use with lithium-ion or lithium-polymer batter packs. They have all the features of the popular PowerExpander family plus they incorporate regulator(s) for lithium battery packs and other features not found on the PowerExpander family.

Smart-Fly SuperReg

The Smart-Fly SuperReg provides the user with battery redundancy, failsafe operation with the remote on/off switch and adjustable regulator for aircraft with engines up to the 100cc size. The SuperReg combines several features into one lightweight unit. It has dual battery inputs with isolation between the two batteries. In case of a catastrophic failure of one battery the other can continue to supply power to the aircraft. The SuerReg has a single regulation element and dual power out connectors. All power input and output connectors are Deans UltraPlugs to handle the high current the SuperReg is capable of handing.

The SuperReg's output voltage is continuously adjustable from 5.2 volts to 6.5 volts and can supply 7.5 amps continuous current when the input voltage is 8.4 volts and the regulator is set to an output voltage of 6.0 volts. This translates into 7.5 amps continuous current when the input voltage is 8.4 volts and the regulator is set to an output voltage of 6.0 volts.

The SuperReg also has failsafe operation with the remote on/off switch. The switch actually turns the failsafe regulator on and off and does not carry the system load current. If the switch or wiring between the switch and failsafe regulator were to fail the regulator stays in the on state until you unplug it from the battery. Because there is a connector between the regulator and the on/off switch, you can control multiple regulators with a single switch using a simple "Y" extension.

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Smart-Fly TurboReg

The Smart-Fly TurboReg provides the user with battery redundancy and an adjustable regulator for aircraft with engines of 100cc size and up. The TurboReg provides the highest power density of any available regulator for giant scale aircraft. The TurboReg combines several features into one lightweight unit. It has dual battery inputs with isolation between the two batteries. In case of a catastrophic failure of one battery the other can continue to supply power to the aircraft. The TurboReg has dual regulation elements for redundancy and dual power out connectors. All power input and output connectors are Deans UltraPlugs to handle the high current the TurboReg is capable of handing.

The TurboReg's output voltage is continuously adjustable from 5.2 volts to 6.5 volts and can supply 17.5 amps continuous current when the input voltage is 8.4 volts and the regulator is set to an output of 6.0 volts. The TurboReg uses a computer-grade brushless fan to provide active cooling of the regulator.

Smart-Fly 5.2V, 3A Regulators

Servo Regulator

The Servo Regulator is designed for use when a PowerExpander is being run at 2S lithium battery voltage but you need a lower voltage for a servo voltage. The Servo Regulator has a fixed 5.2V output and has a current capability of 3A continuous. The regulator has a large output capacitor to handle the peak currents required by digital servos. The regulator has universal connectors with 22-gauge wire.

Ignition Regulator

The Ignition Regulator is designed for use with lithium batteries and electronic ignitions. The Ignition Regulator has a fixed 5.2V output and has a current capability of 3A continuous. The regulator has a large output capacitor to handle the peak currents required by an electronic ignition. The regulator has universal connectors with 22-gauge wire.

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Voltage Equalizer

The new Smart-Fly PowerSystem family is our all-in-one power distribution line for use with lithium-ion or lithium-polymer batter packs. They have all the features of the popular PowerExpander family plus they incorporate regulator(s) for lithium battery packs and other features not found on the PowerExpander family.

Smart-Fly Equalizer 3D

The Equalizer 3D can control the centering and throw of three servos. This accomplishes several things. First, it increases battery life, especially with digital servos, when multiple servos are used to control a single surface such as the rudder. It does this since the servos precisely track each other over the full positive and negative travel range. The servos are no longer wasting energy fighting each other. The other benefit of this is increased power being transferred to the flight surface instead of to the other servo(s). With the servos no longer fighting each other the full torque of the servos can be transferred to the flight surface. The Equalizer 3D can also reverse the direction of any servo. The Equalizer 3D uses a three-point calibration on each output to precisely control the centering positive throw and negative throw of the servo attached to that output. The user sets the centering, positive endpoint and negative endpoint during setup and the Equalizer 3D will adjust the natural servo travel to the calibrated travel over the entire range of the servo. The Equalizer 3D was designed to make it easy for one person to perform the setup. The Equalizer 3D has options the user can setup before the servo adjustments that tailor the Equalizer 3D to the task at hand making setup easy and painless.

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Smart-Fly Equalizer II

The Equalizer II can control the centering and throw of two servos. This accomplishes several things. First, it increases battery life, especially with digital servos, when multiple servos are used to control a single surface such as the rudder. It does this since the servos precisely track each other over the full positive and negative travel range. The servos are no longer wasting energy fighting each other. The other benefit of this is increased power being transferred to the flight surface instead of to the other servo(s). With the servos no longer fighting each other the full torque of the servos can be transferred to the flight surface. The Equalizer II can also reverse the direction of any servo. The Equalizer II uses a three-point calibration on each output to precisely control the centering positive throw and negative throw of the servo attached to the output. The user sets the centering, positive endpoint and negative endpoint during setup and the Equalizer II will adjust the natural servo travel to the calibrated travel over the entire range of the servo. The Equalizer II was designed to make it easy for one person the perform the setup. The Equalizer II has options the user can setup before the servo adjustments that tailor the Equalizer II to the task at hand making setup easy and painless.

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Ignition Cutoff

The Ignition cutoff provides safety and convenience for your gas powered plane. The unit has two modules that are connected by fiber-optic cable. There is no electrical connection between your ignition and your radio system. The unit recognizes dual-receiver setups and allows your engine to keep running if you lose power to the receiver the Cutoff is controlled by but your second receiver still has power. You are not forced to land dead-stick as with other units on the market. The LED on the ignition side is removable and extendable with standard extensions. The LED is not required for the unit to operate properly.

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BatShare

The Smart-Fly BatShare and BatShare enables you to use two battery packs and two switches to provide Dual-Redundant security to your airborne system, just like in full-size aircraft. With the Smart-Fly BatShare, you can tolerate a single failure (open-circuit, short-circuit, low voltage) in either battery pack, or switch, or battery wiring, without losing radio control.

The Smart-Fly BatShare continually monitors both battery packs and switches for the one with the higher voltage, and routes that to your Rx and servos. You may combine different size packs. In practice, with two good packs, the BatShare draws power equally from both packs, adding their individual capacities. I.e., if Battery #1 is a 6V/1350mAH pack, and Battery #2 is a 6V/2700mAH pack, you will have 4050mAH power supply onboard, with at least 1350mAH to fly on, in case of a failure.

Features:

• High current capability, 12A per input, 24A total
• Very Low Voltage Drop, 0.47V @ 6A, 0.55V @ 12A
• Visual power indicator (LED)
• 22 gauge wiring on inputs with universal connectors
• BatShare: Dual 22 Gauge outputs for minimal voltage drop
• BatShare HD: 18 gauge outputs with Deans Ultra Plug for minimal voltage drop

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SuperSwitch

The SuperSwitch is a DSC style switch designed for the demands of large scale aircraft. The standard switches with their 22 gauge wires are just not sufficient for 1/3 scale aircraft up. Even with dual receivers in the 40% and large planes the current draw from the battery through the switch can be substantial during maneuvers. We have measured a digital servo, unloaded, drawing 0.6 Amp when kept in continuous motion. Image what the same servo is drawing under load and then multiply that by the six to eleven servos you have in the plane. While this may be momentary this is when you need the least voltage the servo sees and you reduce the torque the servo can supply.

The unique features of this switch is the 18 gauge wire on the battery side with high-quality Deans connectors and the dual leads on the receiver side. This wire and connector combination allows you to mount your battery anywhere you want and you don't have to worry about voltage drops in long wire runs. This minimizes the voltage drop cause by wire resistance. At the high currents digital servos require from the battery this can actually be substantial. We have measured a half volt drop over eighteen inches of 22 gauge wire and one connector at 5.0 amps. On the receiver side, again on or both leads may be used but both leads is recommended so that your system see the full battery voltage.

The leads provided will fit any radio system brand. The receiver leads are JR style which will fit both Futaba and JR receivers.

Features:

• Heavy, 18 gauge wire to battery terminals
• Dual output connectors to receiver for low voltage drop
• Universal connectors
• Compatible with all radio systems
• Compatible with Smart-Fly Regulators

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Pin & Flag Failsafe Switch & Charge Package

For use with the Smart-Fly SuperReg and TurboReg.

Failsafe operation with the remote on/off switch. The switch actually turns the failsafe regulator on and off and does not carry the system load current. If the switch or wiring between the switch and failsafe regulator were to fail the regulator stays in the on state until you unplug it from the battery. Because there is a connector between the regulator and the on/off switch, you can control multiple regulators with a single switch using a simple "Y" extension.

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Dean's Ultra Plug Male-Female Jumpers

Dean's Ultra Plug 2Pak Male-Female 6" Jumper

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