Scorpion Tribunus III Telemetry + FR.SKY S.Port Protocol User Guide

I. Software Setup

1. Connect the Tribunus III ESC to your PC using a USB-C Cable or a Vlink II cable with a diode cable.

2. Ensure you are using firmware (FW) version 16 or higher.

[Image Description: A laptop computer displaying the Scorpion ESC configuration software interface. The software shows various telemetry parameters and settings. A USB-C cable is connected to the laptop.]

Note: FR.SKY S.Port protocol is functional with Scorpion Tribunus III ESCs ONLY.

3. In the software, select "Frsky Smart Port" from the dropdown menu for option A5 - Communication Protocol.

[Image Description: A close-up view of the Scorpion ESC software on a laptop screen. A dropdown menu is open, showing communication protocol options including "Vbar", "Standard", "Jeti Exbus", "Unsolicited", "Futaba Sbus2", and "Frsky Smart Port". The "Frsky Smart Port" option is highlighted.]

Important: Make sure your FRSKY remote control is updated to the latest firmware (FW) to ensure proper function.

II. Hardware Connection

1. Connect your Tribunus-III ESC to your FrSky Receiver (RX).

   • Connection is made with a simple male-to-male servo extension cable (patch cable).
   • Use an available port on your FRSKY receiver that supports S.PORT function (often labeled 'ALL' or 'S.PORT') to connect to the ESC's PC.PORT.

[Image Description: Three images illustrating the hardware connection. The first shows a hand holding a Scorpion Tribunus III ESC with its cables. The second shows the ESC connected to other components, with red and black wires visible. The third shows a small black module, likely the receiver, with wires connected.]

5. Remove the propeller or pinion from the motor. Carefully check all connections. Apply suitable battery power to the ESC.

[Image Description: A complete setup view showing a laptop, a FrSky remote control, a telemetry module, the Scorpion Tribunus III ESC, and a motor. The components are connected, and a battery is implied to be connected to the ESC.]

III. Transmitter Setup

1. Model Setup: Navigate through the transmitter menus: Model setup ➡️ RF System ➡️ Scroll down to choose your receiver (e.g., TDR10). ➡️ Select the option to assign the telemetry pin (e.g., pin 8) to S.PORT.

[Image Description: A series of four screenshots from a FrSky Ethos transmitter. The first shows the main menu. The second shows the 'RF System' menu with receiver options. The third shows the 'RF System' options including 'Range'. The fourth shows the 'RX settings' screen with pin assignments, highlighting Pin9 and Pin10.]

2. Telemetry: Enable 'Discover new sensors' and check the telemetry information.

[Image Description: Two screenshots from the FrSky Ethos transmitter. The first shows the 'Telemetry' menu with options like 'Discover new sensors'. The second shows the 'Telemetry' screen with options to enable/disable sensors and create DIY or calculated sensors. Fields like 'ESC RPM' and 'FSC consumption' are visible.]

3. Configure Screen: Access the screen configuration menu (usually via a '+' icon). Choose the format screen, then 'change' for a widget. Select 'Value' as the widget type, 'Telemetry' as the category, and 'ESC...' as the member.

[Image Description: Two screenshots from the FrSky Ethos transmitter. The first shows the 'Configure screens' menu with multiple screen layouts. The second shows the 'Widget' configuration screen, where 'Value' is selected as the widget, 'Telemetry' as the category, and 'ESC RPM' and 'ESC consumption' are listed as members.]

IV. Result

• Set the widgets on your transmitter screen with your desired values according to your preference.
• The values sent by the ESC are: Voltage, Temperature, RPM, Current, and Consumption.

[Image Description: The FrSky Ethos transmitter screen displaying live telemetry data. Key information shown includes ESC voltage (23.98V), ESC current (0.20A), ESC temperature (24°C), ESC consumption (20mAh), ESC RPM (0 r/m), and CH1 (Throttle) (-99%).]