proper gearing
Motor operating temperature is the ONLY
way to properly set vehicle gearing
Motor & ESC temperatures should NEVER exceed
160°F MAX at any time during operation!
Change the gearing to avoid overheating!
Free-running your brushless motor in a no-load condition can cause rotor failure
DO NOT FREE-REV MOTOR
& ESC transistor damage that will not be covered by the product’s warranty.
Because of the potential of damage from overheating that can cause ESC or
motor failure, you should start with small pinion sizes and check the
speed control and motor operating temperatures at during the initial runs
after installation. This is the best way to avoid excessive heating.
If ESC & motor temperatures remain low & stable, you can slowly increase
the pinion size while again monitoring the temperatures to determine the
safe gearing for your vehicle, motor, and climate/track conditions. Because
these variables can change or be modified, you should continually monitor
ESC & motor temperatures to protect your electronics from damage.
!
trouble-shooting guide
Steering Channel Works But Motor Will Not Run
• Possible receiver damage––Check operation with a different receiver.
• Possible internal damage––Refer to ‘SERVICE PROCEDURES’ section.
• Check motor or motor connections.
•
Check ESC is plugged into receiver’s throttle channel. Check signal harness wire sequence.
Receiver Glitches/Throttle Stutters During Acceleration
• Receiver or antenna too close to ESC, power wires, battery, or motor.
• Bad motor sensors, sensor harness, or connections––Check wiring, sensor harness, &
connections, perform hall sensor test (Refer to ‘MOTOR HALL SENSOR TEST’ section).
•
Low voltage to receiver––Try Novak Glitch Buster (#5626) on receiver to retain power.
• PowerCap damaged/missing––Replace PowerCap/Trans-Cap Module.
• Battery pack damaged or weak––Try a different battery pack.
• Motor magnet weak or overheated––Replace rotor
• Excessive current to motor—Use a milder motor or a smaller pinion gear.
• Untidy wires or signal and power wired bundled together. Input harness and servo
wires should be bundled separately. Power wires should be as short as possible.
Motor and Steering Servo Do Not Work
• Check wires, receiver signal harness wiring & color sequence, radio system, crystals,
battery/motor connectors, & battery pack.
• Possible receiver damage––Check operation with a different receiver.
• Possible internal damage––Refer to Service Procedures.
Motor Runs Backward
• Reverse motor rotation direction––Refer to
• Improper One-Touch set up––Refer to ‘ONE-TOUCH PROGRAMMING’ section.
Speed Control Runs Excessively Hot
•
voltage cut-off circuitry
This speed control features Novak’s Smart-Stop Dual Voltage Cut-Off Circuitry
built-in, and when used properly will allow you to safely use LiPo batteries,
without letting the cells in either battery pack drop below their critical safety
voltage during operation that results in premature battery failure.
The default ESC setting is that the Voltage Cut-Off is turned ON and is set to
LiPo. If using NiMH cells, you need to switch the Voltage Cut-Off feature OFF.
Yellow status LED will remain ON at all times during operation
to indicate that the LiPo Voltage Cut-Off Circuity is turned ON.
Re-charge battery after Smart-Stop circuitry shuts off throttle
Even though the pack’s voltage will rise (after a short resting period) to a level
high enough to run motor again, this is not good for LiPo batteries.
Gear ratio too low––Increase gear ratio/Reduce pinion
• Motor is damaged––Try a different motor.
Model Runs Slowly/Slow Acceleration
•
Gear ratio too high––Reduce gear ratio/Increase pinion
• Check battery & connectors––Check battery pack & connectors. Replace if needed.
• Incorrect transmitter/ESC adjustment––Refer to ‘TRANSMITTER ADJUSTMENTS’.
• PowerCap damaged/missing––Replace PowerCap or Power Trans-Cap Module.
ESC Is Melted Or Burnt/ESC Runs With Switch Off
• Internal damage––Refer to Service Procedures.
No Power to the BEC
• Check power wire connections to your battery, ESC and BEC unit.
•
Check BEC input harness is plugged into receiver & ESC’s red wire is removed from harness.
• Be sure that the BEC unit switch is turned ON.
error/LED codes
Reaching critical safety voltage too many times can damage the cells.
• Yellow status LED on solid at neutral––LiPo Voltage Cut-Off feature is turned ON.
Note: Whenever the speed control’s One-Touch Programming is
performed, this setting will revert to the LiPo default setting.
DO NOT USE LiPo BATTERIES WITH THE
VOLTAGE CUT-OFF CIRCUITRY TURNED OFF
With the Voltage Cut-Off turned ON & using NiCd/NiMH cells, the
ESC’s throttle output will shut off very early into the run--Change the
Cut-Off Circuitry mode to OFF to use these batteries.
temperature monitoring
This speed control has a built-in diagnostic temperature monitoring feature
that lets you quickly and easily check the ESC’s operating temperature at any
time with a click of the ESC’s push-button.
While connected to a battery and powered ON, simply tap the ESC’s SET
button and one of the on-board LED lights will flash 4 times to indicate the
operating temperature of the speed control:
WHITE flashing LED = normal operating temp--under 135°F (57°C).
BLUE flashing LED = medium operating temp--136-147°F (58-64°C).
YELLOW flashing LED = hot operating temp--148-167°F (65-75°C).
GREEN flashing LED = hotter operating temp--168-194°F (76-90°C).
RED flashing LED = hottest operating temp--195-215°F (91-102°C).
You are now pushing the ESC extremely hard and should be very
careful to avoid overheating and possible thermal shut-down.
All LEDs flashing = DANGEROUS operating temp--216-239°F (103-115°C).
Your ESC is now about to thermally shut-down.
Reduce the pinion size/check drive train to avoid ESC
overheating that could result in potential damage.
• Red & Green status LEDs on solid––Check input signal harness connections at ESC and
receiver. Check input signal harness wiring sequence––Refer to STEP 3.
• Red status LED on solid & Green LED blinking––Check motor sensor harness connection.
Possible internal motor damage.
•
Blue & Green status LEDs both blinking. Misfire shut-down––return throttle to neutral
position to regain motor control––check drive train for free operation.
• Blue & Red status LEDs blinking. Possible ESC thermal shut-down––Check gear ratio
& free operation of drive train for possible overloading/ESC is being severely overloaded––allow system to cool & return throttle to neutral position to regain motor
control. LEDs will continue to blink until system is cooled down.
• Blue & Yellow status LEDs blinking. Possible Motor thermal shut-down––Check gear
ratio & free operation of drive train for possible overloading/Motor is being severely
over-loaded––allow system to cool & return throttle to neutral position to regain
motor control. LEDs will continue to blink until system is cooled down.
• Blue & Green (Misfire Detection), Blue & Red (ESC Thermal Shut-Down), or Blue &
Yellow (Motor Thermal Shut-Down) status LEDs blinking. ESC may have shut-down &
ESC’s neutral point is too far off to sense that transmitter throttle has been returned
to neutral (Refer to ‘ONE-TOUCH’ & ‘TRANSMITTER ADJUSTMENTS’).
•
Red & Green status LEDs toggling. LiPo/LiFe Cut-Off voltage reached. Recharge battery.
service procedures
Before sending your product in for service, review the Trouble-Shooting Guide. Product
may appear to have failed when other problems exist. After reviewing instructions, if you
feel that you require service, obtain the most current service options & pricing as follows:
WEB: Print out the PRODUCT SERVICE FORM from CUSTOMER SERVICE
site. Fill out required information on form and return it with the product requiring service.
WARRANTY SERVICE: You MUST CLAIM WARRANTY on PRODUCT SERVICE FORM & include
a valid cash register receipt with purchase date, dealer name, & phone# on it, or a previous
service invoice. If warranty provisions have been voided, there will be service charges.
TRADE-IN PROGRAM: Novak offers a trade-in program for non-warranty items toward
current and discontinued products. You can replace, exchange, or upgrade Novak products
as listed within the trade-in program. Complete a Non-Warranty Service Form to be eligible.
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
•
Dealers/distributors aren’t authorized to replace products thought to be defective.
• If a hobby dealer returns your product for service, submit a completed PRODUCT
SERVICE FORM to the dealer and make sure it is included with product.
• Novak R/C, Inc. does not make any internal electronic components (transistors,
resistors, etc.) available for sale.
(Refer to motor manufacturer’s website
‘CUSTOM PROGRAMMING OPTIONS’
(refer to ‘PROPER GEAR SELECTION’).
(refer to ‘PROPER GEAR SELECTION’).
section of the web
• ESCs returned without a serial number will not be serviced under warranty •
section.
set-up guide
SPECIFICATIONS
Input Voltage .......................... Dual 2S LiPo or Dual 6-cell NiMH packs
Brushless Motor Limit ...............................Novak Diablo 550 Sensored
ESC Size .........................
1.16” x 1.47” x 0.97”H (29.5 x 37.3 x 24.6mm)
ESC Weight (w/o wires) ..................................1.29 ounce (36.6 grams)
B.E.C. Voltage/Current (built-in) ...................... 6.0 volts DC / 3.0 amps
Power Wire (Battery/Motor) ............................. 14G Super-Flex Silicone
On-Resistance .................................... 0.0004 ohm (
#55-3085-1.5
1-2014
).
The Diablo ESC is designed for use with the Novak Diablo 550 sensor-based
brushless motor in dual-battery vehicles like the Traxxas® E-Maxx™.
The Diablo ESC has 3 Drive Modes including a limited power output
Drive Modes (
LiPo Voltage Cut-Off (
Launch Limit/Acceleration Ramp (
Diablo 550 Motor Size .......................
1 of 3)
...............
1 of 2)
Partial Reverse, Standard, Limited Output
...................................................ON/OFF
1 of 2)
.................................ON/OFF
1.41”D x 2.84”L (35.8 x 72.1mm)
Diablo 550 Motor Weight (w/o wires) ..........10.1 ounce (286.3 grams)
Diablo 550 Motor Shaft Size ....................................................... 5mm
@25°C trans.temp.)
mode that is perfect for teaching friends and family to drive.
Features also include Novak’s Launch Limit™ for smooth & controlled
acceleration, Bash Boost™ for blasts of lightning-fast speeds when
you’re pulling full-throttle, plus there is Thermal Overload Protection
& On-Board Temperature Monitoring to keep things in check.
ACCESSORIES
PLUG-IN INPUT SIGNAL HARNESS (MINI-JST)
Input signal harness with 2mm Mini plug on ESC end--4.5” (#5304), 9” (#5309).
BATTERY HARNESS WITH TRAXXAS® CONNECTOR [Novak kit #5331]
Flexible 14GA red and black silcone power wire with Traxxas® battery connector.
BRUSHLESS MOTOR CONNECTOR WIRE SET [Novak kit #5332]
Flexible 14GA wire with gold-plated connectors for low-resistance connections.
BRUSHLESS SENSOR HARNESSES [Novak kit #5351-#5353]
Shielded sensor harness protects sensor wires--4” (#5351), 6” (#5352), 9” (#5353).
5-AMP UNIVERSAL BEC (For 2S LiPo) [Novak kit #5465]
Supplies 6.0V / 5A of power to receiver & servo for extra BEC performance on 2S LiPo.
SUPER-FLEX SILICONE 14GA WIRE SET [Novak kit #5508]
Two each of 9” length black, red, blue, yellow, and orange 14GA wire.
REPLACEMENT ESC SWITCH HARNESS [Novak kit #5600]
Replacement ON/OFF switch harness for Novak speed controls.
GLITCH BUSTER CAPACITOR [Novak kit #5626]
Supplies reserve power to receiver during spikes of heavy load to avoid drop-out.
REPLACEMENT 25x25x10mm BLACK COOLING FAN--Mini [Novak kit #5649]
Replacement cooling fan with 2mm mini plug harness to fit Novak speed controls.
POWER CONNECTORS–3.5mm & 4mm [Novak kit #5731 & #5741]
Low-Loss connectors generate dozens of wiring routing and installation options.
LEAD-FREE SILVER SOLDER [Novak kit #5831-#5833]
3% Silver solder for high-conductivity--6gr (#5831), 15gr (#5832), 100gr (#5833).
MOUNTING TAPE 25x35mm [Novak kit #5840 & #5841]
Cushioned, double-sided tape for mounting electronics--10pc (#5840), 100pc (#5841).
HEAT SHRINK TUBING [Novak kit #5850 & #5851]
6” long heat shrink tubing in six sizes: 1/16” - 3/8”--6pc kit (#5850), 24pc kit (#5851).
[Novak kits #5304 & #5309]
product warranty
This Brushless ESC is guaranteed to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of 120 days
from original purchase date (verified by dated, itemized sales receipt). Warranty does not cover incorrect
installation, components worn by use, damage to case or exposed circuit boards, damage from using more
than 6 cells (1.2 volts DC/cell) or more than 2 LiPo cells input voltage, damage resulting from using LiPo
batteries without Smart-Stop voltage cut-off circuitry active, using insufficient LiPo batteries that cannot supply
the amperage required by this system, cross-connection of battery/motor power wires, overheating solder
tabs, reverse voltage application, improper use or installation of external BEC, damage resulting from thermal
overload or short-circuiting motor, damage from incorrect installation of FET servo or receiver battery pack,
damage due to free revving motor, damage due to using a non-Novak Diablo motor or a non-sensored motor,
operating ESC without factory-installed PowerCaps or operating with damaged PowerCaps, using a Schottky
diode, splices to input or sensor harnesses, damage from excessive force when using the One-Touch/SET button
or from disassembling case, tampering with internal electronics, allowing water, moisture, or any other foreign
material to enter ESC or get onto the PC board, incorrect installation/wiring of input plug plastic, allowing
exposed wiring or solder tabs to short-circuit, or any damage caused by a crash, flooding, or natural disaster.
Because Novak has no control over connection & use of ESC or other related electronics, no liability may be
assumed nor will be accepted for any damage resulting from the use of this product. Every Novak ESC &
motor is thoroughly tested & cycled before leaving our facility and is, therefore, considered operational. By
the act of connecting/operating ESC, user accepts all resulting liability. In no case shall our liability exceed
the product’s original cost. We reserve the right to modify warranty provisions without notice. This product
is not intended for use by children under 14 years of age without the strict supervision of an adult. Use of this
product in an uncontrolled manner may result in physical damage or injuries—take extra care when operating
any remote control vehicle. Melted ESCs/motors are not covered by the warranty.
Designed by Novak R/C, Inc. in California and assembled with globally sourced components.
©2014 Novak R/C, Inc. • All Rights Reserved • No part of these instructions may be reproduced without
the written permission of Novak Electronics, Inc. Diablo Brushless ESC, Launch Limit, Thermal Overload
Protection, Hall Sensor Test, & One-Touch Set-Up are all trademarks of Novak R/C, Inc.
PRECAUTIONS
WATER & ELECTRONICS DON’T MIX!
Allowing water, moisture, or other foreign materials to get inside the
speed control will void product’s warranty.
MUST BE 14 YEARS OR OLDER TO OPERATE
Strict adult supervision is required for use by children under 14 years of age.
SENSOR-BASED BRUSHLESS MOTORS ONLY
Designed for use with Novak Diablo 550-size sensor-based brushless motor.
DO NOT FREE REV OR OPERATE WITHOUT LOAD!
This includes running motor without a pinion or holding car in the air and
running motor at or close to full power. Free revving will void the warranty!
NO SCHOTTKY DIODES!
Do not use Schottky diodes with with reversible ESCs!
DUAL 2S LiPo OR 6 CELL NiMH PACKS ONLY
NEVER exceed 2S LiPo packs--Be sure Voltage Cut-Off option is turned ON.
YOU MUST USE 2 BATTERIES--ESC WILL NOT OPERATE ON A SINGLE PACK
UNPLUG BATTERIES WHEN NOT IN USE & SWITCH ESC OFF
Always disconnect batteries from ESC to avoid short circuits & possible fire hazard.
ALWAYS SWITCH OFF ESC BEFORE CONNECTING BATTERIES
If batteries are connected with ESC switch in ON position, serious damage can occur.
POWERCAP REQUIRED
An external PowerCap is installed on the ESC & MUST be used at all
times. Failure to use the correct Novak PowerCap will result in higher ESC
temperatures & possible damage.
GOOD QUALITY LiPo BATTERIES SUGGESTED
Using low quality LiPo batteries that cannot supply the amperage
required by this system will result in possible battery, ESC, & motor
damage, and will void the warranty.
TRANSMITTER ON FIRST
Always turn on transmitter power first so you will have control of
vehicle when you turn the ESC’s power on.
GOOD QUALITY RADIO SYSTEM SUGGESTED
Undesirable radio noise may occur when using lower quality radio
systems. 2.4GHz radio system use is best; high quality FM system is
acceptable; AM systems are NOT recommended.
DO NOT BUNDLE POWER & SIGNAL WIRES TOGETHER
RF noise in the power wires can adversely effect radio system performance.
INSULATE WIRES & NO REVERSE VOLTAGE!
Insulate exposed wiring with heat shrink tubing or electrical tape to prevent
shorts. Never reverse connect battery--ESC damage will occur & void warranty.
NO CA GLUE
CA glue or its fumes can damage the PC board and internal
components of the ESC & cause premature failure.
NOVAK R/C, INC.
19 Rancho Circle, Lake Forest, CA 92630
PHONE: (949) 916-6044 • Monday-Thursday
Customer Service E-mail: cs@teamnovak.com
step 1–mount esc
Mount the speed control so that the power wires are as far away from other
electronics as possible, and will not interfere with the vehicle’s moving parts.
Select an installation location that has good airflow for cooling the ESC as
this will result in efficient operation.
1. MOUNT SPEED CONTROL IN VEHICLE
Use the included double-sided tape to mount the ESC to the vehicle’s
chassis (do NOT use glue). Avoid contact with chassis side walls or other
vehicle components to avoid vibration damage.
Be sure receiver & antenna are mounted as far from ESC, power wires,
battery, and servo as possible--These components all emit RF noise.
Note: Mount antenna as close to receiver as possible--trail excess wire off top of
antenna mast (cutting/coiling excess wire reduces radio range--2.4GHz too).
2. INSTALL ON/OFF SWITCH
Use included double-sided tape to mount switch where it will be easy to
access--select a place where it will not get damaged/switched OFF in a crash.
3. SECURE POWER WIRES TO AVOID VIBRATION DAMAGE
To prevent vibration damage, use the included tie-wraps to secure the
speed control’s heavier gauge battery and motor power wires together
and/or to a point on the vehicle to help prevent vibration and stress on
the ESC’s solder joints and the solder tabs.
step 2–connect motor
1. SELECT PROPER MOTOR FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE
The Diablo speed control is designed for use with the Novak Diablo 550
sensor-based brushless motors ONLY, and will not work with other motors.
2. INSTALL PINION GEAR & ADJUST MOTOR FOR PROPER GEAR MESH
Tighten the pinion’s set screw onto the flat of motor shaft. Align the pinion
and the spur gears.
A. You NEED a small amount of play between the pinion & spur gear
(about thickness of a piece of paper)--check free play at several points around
spur gear to ensure a proper mesh (Make sure gear mesh is NOT TOO TIGHT)
B.
Tighten the motor mounting screws--Avoid using excessive force that
could break the screws or strip the threaded holes in motor.
3. CONNECT MOTOR POWER WIRES TO MOTOR
The ESC’s motor leads come with gold-plated bullet-style motor
connectors factory-installed for easy motor connection--
are also available separately from Novak in different sizes for other wiring needs
A.
Connect the ESC’s BLUE Phase ‘A’ silicone motor power wire to the bullet
connector on the motor’s BLUE Phase A power wire.
B.
Connect YELLOW Phase ‘B’ power wire to motor’s YELLOW Phase B wire.
C. Connect ORANGE Phase ‘C’ power wire to motor’s ORANGE Phase C wire.
4. CONNECT MOTOR SENSOR HARNESS TO ESC
Insert the 6-pin connector of the motor’s sensor harness into ESC’s sensor
harness socket—connector is keyed and only inserts in one direction.
5. CHECK FOR PROPER GEARING DURING INITIAL RUNS
ESC/Motor should never exceed 160°F--Lower gearing or check vehicle’s drive
train for binding or other problems if you experience high temperatures.
Blue (Phase A)
Yellow (Phase B)
motor wire
Orange (Phase C)
motor wire
Brushless
motor sensor
Diablo 550
sensor-based
diablo set-up photo
brushless motor
harness
motor wire
Status LEDs
Servo plugged into
steering channel (Ch.1)
FM Receiver
These connectors
Red battery wires
(positive)
Black
battery wires
(negative)
Set button
.
.
User-replaceable
input signal
harness (Ch.2)
Trail excess wire off
top of antenna mast
step 3–connect receiver
The ESC has a user-replaceable input harness
with a 2mm mini plug on ESC end of it and the
industry-standard connector on receiver end.
The ESC works with all major radio brand’s
new receivers. Some very old receivers need
the wiring sequence changed in the plastic
3-pin connector on the receiver end--Receiver/
servo may be damaged if sequence is incorrect.
For instructions on changing the wiring
sequences on older receivers, visit our web site.
1. CONNECT 2mm MINI PLUG TO RECEIVER HARNESS PINS ON ESC
Insert the 2mm mini plug of receiver input harness onto the 3-pin Rx
header on the ESC.
2. CONNECT RECEIVER HARNESS TO RECEIVER
Insert 3-pin connector of receiver harness into Ch.2 (throttle) slot of receiver.
White wire goes on the left side pin as shown above.
(Rx negative)
fan (–)
black wire
(Rx positive)
middle pin
on back row
white wire
(Rx signal)
fan (+)
red wire
step 4–connect batteries
1. CONNECT ESC’S BATTERY CONNECTORS TO BATTERY PACKS
Connect two (2) fully charged, high-quality 2S LiPo or 6-cell NiMH (1.2
VDC/cell) battery packs to the connectors on the ESC’s BLACK (positive)
and RED (negative) battery power wires.
To change the battery connector on the ESC to a different type, we suggest
using low-loss high power connectors like Dean’s Ultra Plug.
• Use polarized connectors.
• Use a female connector on battery packs to avoid shorting.
If using NiMH cells, Voltage Cut-Off Circuitry must be turned OFF after One-Touch programming.
Reverse voltage will damage ESC & void warranty.
ESC will NOT operate on a single pack.
STEP 5-one-touch programming
With ESC connected to a charged battery, receiver, & motor’s sensor harness:
1. TURN ON THE TRANSMITTER’S POWER
2. PRESS & HOLD ESC’S ONE-TOUCH/SET BUTTON
3. TURN ON THE SPEED CONTROL’S POWER
With transmitter at neutral (still pressing SET button), slide ESC’s switch to ON position.
4.
CONTINUE HOLDING SET BUTTON UNTIL RED LED COMES ON
5. RELEASE SET BUTTON AS SOON AS RED LED TURNS ON
6.
PULL TRANSMITTER THROTTLE TO FULL-ON POSITION
Hold it there until green status LED turns solid green.
7. PUSH TRANSMITTER THROTTLE TO FULL-BRAKE/REVERSE
Hold it there until the green status LED blinks green.
8. RETURN TRANSMITTER THROTTLE TO NEUTRAL
The red status LED will turn solid red, indicating that speed control is at neutral
and that proper programming has been completed.
[Yellow LED on at neutral indicates that LiPo Voltage Cut-Off feature is turned ON]
If transmitter settings are changed, the One-Touch Programming must be repeated.
If you experience any problems, turn off ESC and repeat One-Touch.
NOTE: One-Touch Programming reverts ESC back to factory-default settings.
ESC
ON/OFF
Switch
connectors
Battery
*Note: Battery packs, servo, and receiver are not included.
For informative installation and how-to videos,
visit the Team Novak Channel on YouTube®.
Dual Battery packs
• 2S LiPo or 6-cell NiMH/NiCd •
(Motor won’t run during programming).
www. t e a mnov a k . com
transmitter adjustments
Note: Transmitter adjustments may not be required to properly complete
the speed control’s One-Touch programming. If, however, you have any
problems with the programming, adjust your transmitter settings as listed
below and repeat ONE-TOUCH PROGRAMMING.
THROTTLE CHANNEL ADJUSTMENTS
A. Set HIGH ATV or EPA to 100%. [amount of throw at full throttle]
B. Set LOW ATV, EPA, or ATL to 100%. [amount of throw at full brakes]
C. Set EXPONENTIAL to zero setting. [throttle channel linearity]
D. Set THROTTLE CHANNEL REVERSING SWITCH to either position.
E. Set THROTTLE CHANNEL TRIM to middle. [adjusts neutral position]
F. Set ELECTRONIC TRIGGER THROW to 70% throttle/30% brake (or 7:3)--best
for racing. Set to 50%/50% for full time use with reverse for best performance.
G. Set MECHANICAL TRIGGER THROW to 2/3 throttle and 1/3 brake throw position.
•NOT ALL TRANSMITTERS HAVE ALL OF THESE ADJUSTMENTS•
Good Quality Radio System Suggested
With higher performance electronic systems, undesirable radio system noise
may occur when used with lower quality radio systems.
High quality 2.4GHz radio systems are the best to use--Be careful with cheap
2.4GHz systems.
FM radio systems are acceptable, as long as the system is high quality.
AM radio systems are NOT recommended.
FM AM2.4 GHz
ESC programming
This ESC features 3 adjustable parameters to fine-tune the ESC’s feel &
operation for your needs. NOTE: You must first complete the ESC’s OneTouch Programming before adjusting the ESC parameters.
DEFAULT PARAMETER SETTINGS FOR ARE LISTED IN BOLD IN TABLES BELOW
TO CHANGE PARAMETER SETTINGS:
1. CONNECT THE ESC TO 2 CHARGED BATTERY PACKS & RECEIVER.
2. TURN ON TRANSMITTER.
3. SLIDE THE ESC’s ON/OFF SWITCH TO ‘ON’ POSITION
4. WITH ESC AT NEUTRAL, PRESS & HOLD ESC’s SET BUTTON
Release ESC’s SET button once the LED is lit for the setting you wish to change.
To skip, continue to press & hold SET button until desired parameter is reached.
5. SELECT PARAMETER VALUE
LED flashes to indicate active setting (refer to tables). Quick press & release SET
button to select desired setting.
6. PRESS & HOLD SET BUTTON TO STORE NEW SELECTION
When button is pressed & held for 1 second, new selection is stored in ESC’s
memory.
Status LEDs will scroll across to confirm ESC programming & ESC returns to neutral.
There is no time constraint during selection of custom parameters.
drive modes
#1 DRIVE MODE SETTINGS
Drive mode and amount of forward drive & braking power being applied.
>>
Setting 1 = Partial Reverse Mode--Forward/Reverse/Brakes (50% reverse)
Setting 2 = Standard Mode--Forward+Boost/Reverse/Brakes (100% reverse).
Setting 3 = Limited Mode--Forward/Reverse/Brakes (25% forward/reverse).
(1 of 3)
ALL LEDs
.
Setting (# flashes) 1 2 3
Best to use
Do not useOK to use
external bec connection
To use the Novak 6V/5A 2S BEC (#5465) with this speed control, remove the
RED wire from the plug plastic on the ESC’s receiver input signal harness, and
leave the ESC’s ON/OFF switch in the ‘ON’ position at all times.
Connect the Novak BEC’s main power input leads
to the ESC’s Positive & Negative Battery #1 solder tabs
& BLACK to ‘B1–’ (negative)
Plug the BEC’s receiver power output lead into the slot of any open/unused
channel of your receiver.
Use the BEC’s ON/OFF switch to turn the system’s power ON & OFF--or you
can leave both swtiches on and connect/disconnect battery to turn power on & off.
When using a non-Novak BEC, please follow the BEC manufacturer’s instructions
.
(heavier gauge silicone wire)
(RED to ‘B1+’ (positive)
motor hall sensor test
The Hall Sensor Test diagnostic feature allows you to easily check the sensors in the
brushless motor connected to the ESC to determine if they are operating normally.
This helps you pinpoint the cause of system problems, and reduce down time and
customer service expenses when you can resolve the issue yourself.
To access this feature, simply follow these steps:
1. Follow the steps in the ‘ESC PROGRAMMING’ section to access the Hall
Sensor Test option via the ESC’s SET button.
2. Slowly rotate the motor’s output/pinion shaft. If motor is installed in a
vehicle, slowly rotate the drive train so that the motor also rotates.
3. The status LEDs on the speed control should cycle through illuminating
the BLUE, YELLOW, and RED status LEDs.
If the BLUE, YELLOW, and RED LEDs light up one after another as the motor’s shaft
is rotated, the Hall Sensors in the motor are operating normally.
If any one of the BLUE, YELLOW, or RED status LEDs do not light while rotating the
motor’s shaft, there is a either a problem with the Sensor Harness (or its motor or the
ESC end connections) or with the Hall Effect Sensors in the motor’s timing section.
If your motor has a user-replaceable double-ended sensor harness, replace it with
another one to determine if this is the problem. If, after replacing the harness, all
3 of the LEDs still do not light up, it would appear that one of the motor’s sensors
has been damaged--replace the timing section of your motor, or if your motor
is not user-rebuildable, send it in the manufacturer for the appropriate service.
Note: ESC Parameter values are subject to change due to ongoing development. Refer to our web site for updated values and more information on ESC parameters.
Drive Mode:
voltage cut-off
#2 VOLTAGE CUT-OFF SELECTION
>> Changing this setting enables or disables the built-in Smart Stop
cut-off circuitry and sets the voltage cut-off point based on how many
cells are being used for the vehicle’s main battery pack.
DO NOT USE LiPo’s WITH VOLTAGE CUT-OFF CIRCUITRY TURNED OFF
Setting (# of flashes) 1 2
LiPo Voltage Cut-Off:
NOTE: Yellow LED will stay on at all times when the Voltage Cut-Off is active.
launch limit
#3 LAUNCH LIMIT SELECTION
Ramps acceleration up smoothly for easier take-offs and less drive train wear.
>> Changing this setting enables or disables the Launch Limit circuitry.
Setting (# of flashes) 1 2
Launch Limit:
hall sensor test
MOTOR SENSOR TEST BLUE-YELLOW-RED LEDs
>> This is a diagnostic feature in the ESC that allows you to easily check
the functionality of your brushless motor’s hall effect sensors & sensor harness and its connections at the ESC and motor. Once activated,
slowly rotate the motor;s output/pinion shaft and the appropriate LED
will light up if a signal is received for its sensor in the motor.
Setting (# flashes)
LED Color:
restoring factory defaults
Every time the ESC’s One-Touch Programming is performed,
ESC automatically revert sback to the factory default settings.
Partial Reverse Standard Limited
(1 of 2)
YELLOW LED
OFF
(
NiMH/NiCd
(1 of 2)
OFF
)
ON (LiPo)
BLUE LED
ON
A B C
BLUE YELLOW RED
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