Trigger Position
HAVOC PRO CUSTOM PROGRAMMING
HAVOC PRO ESC BASIC SET-UP GUIDE
PLEASE NOTE: This page contains optional Advanced Programming items!
(But don’t worry, you can always reset factory defaults by performing the One-Touch programming again, so go ahead & experiment—that’s why the programming is in there, right?)
HAVOC P RO ESC SOFTWARE F LOW CHA RT
The Havoc Pro ESC features nine parameters that can be adjusted.
to below owchart and settings at right.
DEFAULT SETTINGS ARE IN BOLD IN TABLES
Refer
THRO TTLE PARA METER S ETTING S
1. MiniMuM BraKe settings (10)
Amount of braking applied with rst pulse of transmitter throttle information.
>>Raising this setting starts the braking at a stronger/higher level
No further adjustments are required.
(Defaults in Bold)
BLUE LED
Setting (# of ashes) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
TO CHANGE PARAMETER SETTINGS:
Transmitter can be either ON or OFF:
1. IF TRANSMITTER IS OFF,
DISCONNECT ESC FROM
RECEIVER
Remov e input signa l harnes s
from the receiver to avoid radio
interference.
2. CONNECT ESC TO A
CHARGED BATTERY PACK
3. SLIDE 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
LED is at desired setting.
To skip a parameter, continue to
press and hold ESC’s SET button
to the desired parameter.
5. SELECT PARAMETER VALUE
LED ashes to indicate active
set ting (refer to tabl es at right).
Qu ick press & release SET
button to select desired setting.
6. PRESS & HOLD SET BUTTON
TO STORE SELECTION
When SET button is pressed and
held for about 1 second, the new
selection is stored in ESC’s
memory—The 4 status LEDs will
scroll across to indicate ESC is
exiting programming
returns to neutral.
Note: there is no time
constraint during selection
process of custom parameters.
and ESC
Parameter Default Custom
Minimum Brake 9%
Drag Brake 9%
Dead Band 5%
Minimum Drive 1%
Throttle Curve Expo-1
Brake Freq. 3 KHz
Reverse OFF
Motor Rotation
Battery Type
Selection
CCW q
Li-Po
BRAKE FREQUENCY
@NEUTRAL
RED LED on solid
press & hold
MIN. BRAKE
BLUE
press & hold
DRAG BRAKE
BLUE & AMBER
press & hold
DEAD BAND
BLUE & GREEN
press & hold
MIN. DRIVE
AMBER
press & hold
THROTTLE CURVE
GREEN
press & hold
RED
press & hold
REVERSE
RED / GREEN / AMBER
press & hold
MOTOR ROTATION
RED / GREEN / BLUE
press & hold
BATT. SELECTION
RED & AMBER
press & hold
LEDs roll off
Exit Programming
@NEUTRAL
RED LED on solid
Minimum Brake
2. drag BraKe settings (10)
Amount of braking applied while transmitter is at neutral. ‘Coast’ brakes.
>>Raising this setting makes the motor slow down more, without
pushing the transmitter’s trigger into the brake/reverse direction.
Setting (# of ashes) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
continue holding ESC’s SET button to skip steps here
Drag Brake
3. dead Band settings (5)
Space between Minimum Brake & Minimum Drive, with neutral in middle.
>>Raising this setting will increase the ‘free play’, or distance
your trigger must move before forward drive or braking will begin.
Setting (# of ashes) 1 2 3 4 5
Dead Band
4. MiniMuM driVe settings (5)
Amount of forward drive applied with rst pulse of transmitter information.
>>Raising this setting makes the motor start at a stronger/higher
level so it takes off more aggressively from neutral.
Setting (# of ashes) 1 2 3 4 5
Minimum Drive
5. tHrottle curVe selection (3)
>>Changing this setting changes the throttle response and ease
of driveability.
Setting (# of ashes) 1 2 3
Throttle Curve
6. BraKe freQuency (7)
>>Raising this setting makes the brake response smoother and
more controllable.
Setting (# of ashes) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Brake Frequency (KHz):
7. reVerse (2)
>>Changing this setting activates/deactivates reverse direction.
Setting (# of ashes) 1 2
Reverse (On/Off):
8. Motor rotation (2)
>>Changing this setting changes direction of motor rotation.
Setting (# of ashes) 1 2
Motor Rotation (CCW/CW):
9. Battery tyPe selection (3)
(%):
0 3 6
(%):
(%):
:
(%):
0 3 6
2 3 4 5 6
1 2 5 8 12
Linear Expo-1 Expo-2
1 2 3 4 5 7.5 8
RED, GREEN & AMBER LEDs
Off (FWD/BRK) On (FWD/BRK/REV)
9
12 15 18 20 25 30
BLUE & AMBER LEDs
9
12 15 18 20 25 30
BLUE & GREEN LEDs
AMBER LED
GREEN LED
RED LED
RED, GREEN & BLUE LEDs
CCW q CW p
RED & AMBER LEDs
>>Changing this setting changes the battery pack that is selected
and provides the needed cut-off voltage for Li-Po and Li-Fe packs.
restoring factory defaults:
Every time you perform the One-Touch Set-Up, the ESC is
defaulted to the factory default parameter settings.
Setting (# of ashes) 1 2 3
Battery Selection
Ni-Cd/Ni-MH Li-Po (6.25V) Li-Fe (4.75V)
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SPECIFICATIONS
Input Voltage .. 2S Li-Po, 2S Li-Fe or 4-6 Ni-MH cells (1.2 volts DC/cell)
ESC Footprint ........................................
ESC Weight
.
B.E.C. Voltage/Current ............................... 6.0 volts DC/3.0 amps
(w/o wires)
...............................1.36 ounce [38.5 grams]
1.16”x1.49” [29.5x37.8mm]
Voltage Cut-Off ................................... 6.25V (Li-Po), 4.75V (Li-Fe)
Power Wire
On-Resistance .......................................... 0.00040
Rated Current
Motor Limit
#55-1735-1
8-2009
MORE hAvOC fOR yOUR BUCk
Novak’s Havoc Pro Brushless ESC – a name synonymous with affordability
and reliability – is perfect for a wide range of racing. The Havoc Pro tops
the list in the Havoc line because of its unmatched speed, economical price
and advanced compatibility: The Havoc Pro is compatible with the entire
Novak 540-sized brushless motor line and any ROAR-approved 540-sized
sensored brushless motor, all the way down to 3.5-turns. Additionally, the
Havoc Pro is compatible with Li-Po, Li-Fe and Ni-MH battery packs.
To benefit from all of the technical features of the Havoc Pro,
PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATION
FUL LY PROG RAMM ABLE INTE RFA CE
The Novak’s Havoc Pro Brushless ESC includes a Fully Programmable
Interface. Nine parameters can be adjusted. Refer to Page 4 for
Customization Instructions.
• Minimum Brake (10 settings)
• Drag Brake (10 settings)
• Dead Band (5 settings)
• Minimum Drive (5 settings)
• Throttle Curve (3 settings)
• Brake Frequency (7 settings)
• Reverse (2 settings)
• Motor Rotation (2 settings)
• Battery Type Selection (3 settings)
(Battery/Motor)
(per phase)
......................... 14G Super-Flex Silicone
................... 540A
.................................
@25°C trans.temp.
[Fwd & Rev.] @25°C trans.temp.
3.5-turn Novak 540-size brushless motor
100%
Linear
Expo-2
Motor Output
Throttle Curve Graph
0
Expo-1
100%
PRECAUTIONS ACCESSORIES
Allowing water, moisture or other foreign materials to get inside ESC will void warranty.
WATER & ELECTRONICS DON’T MIX!
MUST BE 14 YEARS OR OLDER TO OPERATE
This product is not a toy and is not intended for use by children under 14 years of age
DO NOT FREE REV OR OPERATE WITHOUT LOAD
This includes running the motor without a pinion or holding the car in the air and running
Reverse battery polarity can damage ESC & void warranty. Disconnect battery
An external Power Capacitor Module is installed and MUST be used with your ESC. Failure to use
Power Capacitor will result in higher ESC operating temperatures &
Always turn on the power of the transmitter first so that you will have control of the
With the higher performance of brushless systems, undesirable radio system noise may
the motor at or close to full power.
Schottky diodes are never used with reversible ESCs, including brushless.
DISCONNECT BATTERIES WHEN NOT IN USE
Always disconnect batteries from ESC to avoid short circuits and possible fire hazard.
2S LI-PO/LI-FE OR 4 TO 6 NI-MH CELLS ONLY
If using Li-Po or Li-Fe batteries, use a 2-cell (2S) pack for the vehicle’s main battery & be
sure the Cut-Off programming option is turned ON (refer to page 4).
If using Ni-Cd or Ni-MH batteries, NEVER use more than 6 cells (1.2VDC/cell) in the
The Havoc Pro is designed for use with sensor-based Novak Brushless Motors. You may
POWER TRANS-CAP MODULE REQUIRED
GOOD QUALITY LI-PO BATTERIES SUGGESTED
Using Li-Po batteries that cannot supply the amount of current required by this system
will result in possible battery pack, ESC & motor damage, and will void the warranty. It
GOOD QUALITY RADIO SYSTEM SUGGESTED
when used with lower quality radio systems (like some RTR radios).
DO NOT BUNDLE POWER & SIGNAL WIRES TOGETHER
RF noise in the power wires can adversely effect radio system performance.
Always insulate exposed wiring with heat shrink tubing or electrical tape to prevent
Exposure to CA glue or its fumes can cause damage to internal components of the speed
without the strict supervision of an adult.
Free revving will void the warranty!
NO SCHOTTKY DIODE!
Do not use Schottky diodes with Havoc Pro ESC!
vehicle’s main battery pack, and disable Li-Po Cut-Off.
NOVAK BRUSHLESS MOTORS ONLY
replace with Novak sensored motors down to 3.5T.
NO REVERSE VOLTAGE!
if a reverse connection occurs.
possible thermal shut-down.
TRANSMITTER ON FIRST
when you turn it on.
recommended to use a 25C or higher rating.
INSULATE WIRES
circuits, which can damage ESC.
NO CA GLUE
control and result in premature failure.
immediately
vehicle
is
occur
short
RACING POWER TRANS-CAP MODULE [#5679]
The factory-installed Racing Power Trans-Cap Module MUST BE USED for
proper operation.
Note: We recommend using Novak Power Trans-Caps only. We’ve done extensive
testing & research to find components with the very best quality factors––other
capacitors will not provide equal protection.
SUPER-FLEX SILICONE 14G WIRE [#5508]
Includes 2 each of 9” Red, Black, Blue, Yellow, & Orange Wire
INPUT SIGNAL HARNESSES [#5315/#5320]
Available in either short (#5315, 4.5”) or long (#5320, 9.0”) lengths.
3.5MM LOW-LOSS POWER CONNECTOR
[#5731]
Low-Loss connectors generate dozens of wiring routing and installation options.
HIGH-VOLUME COOLING FANS [#5648/#5652]
Replacement 30x30x6mm Cooling Fan for Havoc Pro. Includes a plug for
easy plug-in to Havoc Pro. Item #5652 is a 2-pack.
REMOTE POWER PROGRAMMING SWITCH [#5602]
Combination Power ON/OFF Switch & One-Touch Programming Button.
The Havoc Pro Brushless ESC is guaranteed to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of
120 days from the original date of purchase (veried 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 Li-Po/Li-Fe cells input voltage, damage resulting from using Li-Po/
Li-Fe batteries without Smart-Stop circuitry active, damage from cross-phase connection,
Li-Fe batteries that cannot supply the amount of current required by this system,
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, not using or incorrect installation of a power capacitor on the ESC or from using
a damaged power capacitor,
non-sensored motor or a motor lower than 3.5 turns,
diode, splices to input, ON/OFF switch, or sensor harnesses, damage from excessive force when using the OneTouch/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, ooding or natural disaster.
Because Novak has no control over the connection & use of the speed control 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
speed control & motor is thoroughly tested & cycled before leaving our facility and is, therefore, considered
operational. By the act of connecting/operating speed control, 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. Designed by Novak Electronics, Inc. in Irvine, CA and assembled with
globally sourced components.
©2009 Novak Electronics, Inc. • All Rights Reserved • No part of these instructions may be reproduced without
the written permission of Novak Electronics, Inc. • Havoc Pro ESC & One-Touch Set-Up are all trademarks of
Novak Electronics, Inc.
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PRODUC T WARRANT Y
using insufcient Li-Po/
cross-connection of battery/
damage due to free revving motor, damage due to using a non-Novak motor, a
using a damaged Trans-Cap module, using a Schottky
STEP 1–
The Havoc Pro has a user-replaceable
input harness with the industry-standard
receiver connector on it & works with
all major radio brand’s new receivers
[Refer to Figure 1 to see how to connect
the inclu ded user- replaceable input
harness to Novak’s XXtra Synthesized FM
Receiver: 75 Mhz (#S2675N)]. However,
some very old receivers must have the
wiring sequence in the plastic 3-pin
JST connector housing changed on
the receiver end. This is important, as
the receiver & servo electronics may be
damaged if the sequence is incorrect.
For instructions on changing the wiring
sequence for older receivers, visit the
Novak Web site (www.teamnovak.com).
STEP 2–
Mount the speed control so that the power wires are as far away from other electronics
as possible. Make sure that the speed control or the power wires will not interfere with
any moving parts in the vehicle. Select a location that has good cooling and allows
airflow through heat sinks.
If the ESC gets air flow, it will run cooler; and that means it will be more efficient!
1. MOUNT SPEED CONTROL IN VEHICLE
Use the included double-sided tape to mount the speed control in vehicle (do not use
glue). Avoid contact with side walls or other chassis components to avoid vibration damage.
Be sure receiver & antenna are mounted as far from ESC, power wires, battery, &
servo as possible--these components all emit RF noise when throttle is applied. On
graphite or aluminum chassis vehicles, it may help to place receiver on edge with
crystal & antenna as far above chassis as possible.
Note: Mount antenna as close to receiver as possible – trail any excess wire off top of
antenna mast (cutting or coiling excess antenna wire will reduce radio range).
2. SECURE POWER TRANS-CAP MODULE TO CHASSIS
Use the included double-sided tape to mount Power Trans-Cap Module to the
vehicle’s chassis. Module can also be tie-wrapped along the power wires–This requires
less space on the chassis and provides good isolation from vibration.
3. INSTALL ON/OFF SWITCH
Using the included double-sided tape, mount the switch where it will be easy to
access–Be sure to select a position where it will not get damaged or get switched
OFF during a crash or roll-over.
Servo plugged into
steering ch. (#1)
CONNECT INPUT HARNESS
FIGURE 1
User-rep laceable input harness
plugged into the Novak’s XXtra
Synthesized FM Receiver: 75 Mhz.
MOUNT ESC
Trail excess wire off top of antenna mast
XXtra Synthesized
FM Receiver
(Novak #S2675N)
ON/OFF
Switch
Sensor harness
B
A
C
One-Touch
Set-Up Button
(FIGURE 2)
HAVOC PRO SET-UP PHOTO
Novak
sensor-based
brushless
motor
Power Trans-
Cap Module
(Novak #5679)
Cooling Fan
(required)
Battery
connector
Red power wire
(battery positive)
User-replaceable
input signal
harness (Ch.2)
Motor power wires
Blue – Phase A
Yellow – Phase B
Orange – Phase C
Black power wire
(battery negative)
2-cell Li-Po battery pack
STEP 3–
The Havoc Pro ESC is compatible with all Novak 540-sized brushless sensored
motors. It is not compatible with brushed or sensorless brushless motors.
WIRE SPEED CONTRO L TO
MO T O R (R EFE R TO FIG. 2)
1. CHECK FOR PROPER GEARING
Neither the brushless motor (with sintered rotor) nor the ESC should be
hotter than 160°F after a 5 min. run. If either temperature is higher, the
gearing should be lowered until both the ESC and the motor are under this
temperature. The cooler the ESC runs, the better the performance of the system.
Motor
Touring
Turns
3.5 10.5 Not Rec. Not Rec. Not Rec. 1.1”/28mm 1.2”/31mm
6.5 7.5 10 11.5 10 1.4”/35mm 1.5”/38mm
10.5 5.5 8 9.5 8 2”/51mm 2.6”/66mm
13.5 4.5 7 8.5 7 2.3”/58mm 2.9”/73.5mm
17.5 3.75 6 7.5 6 2.56”/65mm 3.23”/82mm
Car
2wd
Buggy
2wd
Truck
4wd
Buggy
1/12-Scale Oval
2. SOLDER MOTOR POWER PHASE WIRES TO MOTOR
If you purchased a Havoc Pro Brushless System, your motor is factoryto a Ballistic Brushless Motor. Skip to STEP 4.
A. Cut the ESC’s BLUE, YELLOW & ORANGE silicone motor power wires
to the desired length, and strip 1/8-1/4” of insulation from the end of
each wire. Tightly twist the exposed strands of wire.
B. Place the ESC’s BLUE Phase ‘A’ motor wire onto motor’s ‘A’ solder tab
& solder. Use a soldering iron to apply heat to exposed wire; begin
adding solder to tip of soldering iron & to wire. Add just enough solder
to form a clean & continuous joint from the plated area of the solder
tab up onto the wire. Use side cutters to trim remaining (now soldered)
wire extending beyond the solder tab (about 1/16” above PCB).
IMPORTANT NOTE: DO NOT OVERHEAT SOLDER TABS
Prolonged/excessive heating of solder tabs (motor or ESC) will damage PCB.
C. Solder the ESC’s YELLOW Phase ‘B’ motor wire to the motor’s ‘B’ solder
tab as described in Step 2B above.
D. Solder the ESC’s ORANGE Phase ‘C’ motor wire to the motor’s ‘C’ solder
tab as described in Step 2B above.
Note: Make sure no wire strands have strayed to an adjacent solder tab, this
will result in short-circuiting & severe ESC damage, which will void the warranty.
wired
3. CONNECT MOTOR SENSOR HARNESS TO ESC
Insert the 6-pin connector on the end of the motor’s sensor wires into
ESC’s sensor harness socket–the connector is keyed and will only go in,
in one direction.
BRUSHLESS MOTOR PRECAUTIONS
The factory-installed Power Trans-Cap Module MUST be used with brushless motors.
If Power Trans-Cap Module becomes dented or damaged, ESC failure can occur–replace
immediately (Novak kit #5679). Longer Power Capacitor wires will decrease performance.
Schottky diodes must NOT be used with reversible ESCs. Schottky diode usage will
STEP 4
To connect the Havoc Pro to the battery pack using connectors, we suggest
low-loss, high power connectors like Novak’s Power Connectors (Novak
#5731) or Dean’s Ultra.
•Usepolarizedconnectors.
•Useafemaleconnectoronbatterypackstoavoidshorting.
POWER TRANS-CAP MODULE REQUIRED
DO NOT USE SCHOTTKY DIODES
damage the ESC & void warranty.
MOTOR CAPACITORS NOT NEEDED
Novak brushless motors do not require external motor capacitors.
WIRE SPEED CONTRO L TO
–
BATTERY (R EFE R TO FIG . 2)
Reverse voltage will damage ESC & void warranty.
1. INSTALL BATTERY CONNECTOR
A. Cut the RED & BLACK silicone battery power wire to the desired length,
and strip 1/8”–3/16” of insulation from the end of each wire. Tightly
twist and tin the ends of the exposed wire with solder.
B. Solder the ESC’s RED (+) battery wire to the connector’s POSITIVE (+) contact.
C. Solder the ESC’s BLACK (–) battery wire to the connector’s NEGATIVE (–) contact.
D. Cover the exposed solder joints with heat shrink tubing to prevent
possible short circuits.
2. CONNECT ESC TO BATTERY PACK
Connect the speed control’s battery connector to a fully charged 2S Li-
Po, 2S Li-Fe or 4-6 Ni-MH cells (1.2 VDC/cell) battery pack.
NOTE: If using Ni-MH, the Li-Po Cut-Off Circuitry must be deactivated.
If using Li-Fe batteries, the cut-off voltage must be changed.
Refer to page 4 for further customizing options.
STEP 5–
TRANSMITTER ADJUSTMENTS
For proper ESC operation, adjust transmitter as follows:
A. Set HIGH ATV or EPA to maximum setting.
[amount of throw at full throttle]
B. Set LOW ATV, EPA or ATL to maximum setting.
[amount of throw at full brakes]
C. Set EXPONENTIAL to zero setting. [throttle channel linearity]
D. Set THROTTLE CHANNEL REV. SWITCH to either position.
E. Set THROTTLE CHANNEL TRIM to middle setting.
[adjusts neutral position/increases or decreases coast brakes]
F. Set ELECTRONIC TRIGGER THROW ADJUSTMENT to 70% throttle
and 30% brake throw (or 7:3) for Forward & Brake only Profiles,
and 50% throttle and 50% brake throw (or 5:5) for Profiles with
reverse.
[adjusts trigger throw electronic/digital pistol-grip transmitters]
G. Set MECHANICAL TRIGGER THROW ADJUSTMENT (if radio has it)
to position with 2/3 throttle and 1/3 brake throw for Forward &
Brake only Profiles, and position with 1/2 throttle and 1/2 brake
throw for Profiles with Reverse.
[adjusts trigger throw on mechanical/analog pistol-grip transmitters]
STEP 6
–ONE-TO UCH PROGRAMMING
With ESC connected to (at least) a receiver & a charged battery pack:
1. TURN ON THE TRANSMITTER’S POWER
2. PRESS & HOLD ESC’S ONE-TOUCH/PROGRAMMING BUTTON
Note: The Havoc Pro’s One-Touch/Programming button is combined with
the ON/OFF switch on the Remote Power Programming Switch harness.
3. TURN ON THE SPEED CONTROL’S POWER
With transmitter throttle at neutral, and still pressing the One-Touch
button, slide the ESC’s ON/OFF switch to ON position.
4. CONTINUE HOLDING BUTTON UNTIL RED LED COMES ON
5. RELEASE ONE-TOUCH BUTTON AS SOON AS LED TURNS RED
6. PULL TRANSMITTER THROTTLE TO FULL-ON POSITION
Hold it there until the green status LED turns solid green.
Note: Motor will not run during programming even if connected.
7. PUSH TRANSMITTER THROTTLE TO FULL-BRAKES
Hold it there until the green status LED blinks green.
8. RETURN TRANSMITTER THROTTLE TO NEUTRAL
Red status LED will turn solid red, indicating that speed control is
at neutral and that proper programming has been completed.
NOTE: If transmitter settings are changed, One-Touch Programming
must be repeated. If you experience any problems, turn off ESC &
repeat One-Touch. Whenever One-Touch set-up is performed, ESC
automatically reverts to factory default settings.
USING A RECEIVER BATTERY PACK
If you are planning to use an external receiver battery pack to power the
electronics you need to do the following:
1.
Plug the external 5 cell (1.2VDC/cell) receiver battery pack into the
battery slot of the receiver.
2. To turn the vehicle ON, switch the receiver pack ON. Then, turn the
ESC’s switch ON, then OFF to allow the ESC to be powered by an
external source.
3. To turn the vehicle OFF, turn the receiver pack’s switch OFF.
ALTERNATIVE METHOD
1. Plug the external 5 cell (1.2 VDC/Cell) receiver battery pack into the
battery slot of the receiver.
2. Unplug the ESC’s red wire from the input harness going to the
receiver. Insulate the red wire to keep it from shorting.
3. To turn the vehicle ON, switch the receiver pack ON. Then, turn the
ESC’s switch ON.
4. To turn the vehicle OFF, turn the ESC’s switch OFF. Then, turn the
receiver pack’s switch OFF.
w w w . t e a m n o v a k . c o m
•NOT ALL TRANSMITTERS HAVE THESE ADJUSTMENTS•
Steering Channel Works But Motor Will Not Run
•Red status LED blinking when throttle is applied. Check motor sensor harness
connection at ESC (make sure all metal sockets are fully inserted into the connector’s
plastic housing)––check for damaged wires.
•Red status LED on solid & Green LED blinking. Check input signal harness & motor
sensor harness connections at ESC. Check input signal harness wiring sequence &
connection at throttle channel of receiver. Check throttle channel operation with servo.
•Blue & Green status LEDs both blinking. Possible ESC shut-down due to locked rotor
detection––return throttle to neutral position to regain motor control––check vehicle’s
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 & Amber status LEDs blinking. Possible motor thermal shut-down––Check gear
ratio & free operation of drive train for possible overloading/motor is being 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 & Green (Locked Rotor Detection), Blue & Red (ESC Thermal Shut-Down), or Blue
& Amber (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 (see Steps 5 & 6).
•Red & Green status LEDs toggling. Li-Po/Li-Fe Safety Cut-Off voltage reached. Remove
and charge / replace battery pack.
•Possiblereceiverdamage––Checkoperationwithadifferentreceiver.
•Possibleinternaldamage––RefertoServiceProcedures.
Receiver Glitches/Throttle Stutters During Acceleration
•ReceiverorantennatooclosetoESC,powerwires,battery,ormotor.
•Badconnections––Checkwiring,connectors,&sensorharness.
•ExternalPowerTrans-CapModuledamaged/notinstalled––ReplacewithNovak #5679.
Motor and Steering Servo Do Not Work
•Checkwires,receiversignalharnesswiring&colorsequence,radiosystem,crystals,
battery/motor connectors, & battery pack.
•Possiblereceiverdamage––Checkoperationwithadifferentreceiver.
•Possibleinternaldamage––RefertoServiceProcedures.
Speed Control Runs Excessively Hot
•Gearratiotoolow––IncreasegearratioandcheckPowerTrans-CapModule(see Step 3).
Model Runs Slowly/Slow Acceleration
•Gearratiotoohigh––Reducegearratio(see Step 3).
•Checkbatteryconnectors––Replaceifneeded(see Step 4).
•Incorrecttransmitter/ESCadjustment(see Steps 5 & 6).
•ExternalPowerTransCapModuledamaged/notinstalled––Replacewith#5679.
ESC Is Melted Or Burnt/ESC Runs With Switch Off
•Internaldamage––RefertoServiceProcedures.
Before sending your speed control or brushless motor system in for
service, review Trouble-Shooting Guide and all instructions. System
may appear to have failed when other problems exist.
After reviewing instructions, if you feel that your ESC/system requires
service, please obtain the most current product service options and
pricing by the following ways:
WEB SITE: Print a copy of the PRODUCT SERVICE FORM from the CUSTOMER SERVICE
section of the Web site. Fill out the needed information on this form and return it with
the Novak product that requires servicing.
PHONE/FAX: If you do not have access to the internet, please contact our customer
service department by phone or fax as listed below.
WARRANTY SERVICE: For warranty work, you MUST CLAIM WARRANTY on
PRODUCT
dealer name & phone# on it, or an invoice from previous service. If warranty provisions
have been voided, there will be service charges.
•ESCs returned without a serial number will not be serviced under warranty•
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
•Unitsthatoperatenormallywillhaveaservicecharge.
•Dealers/distributorsarenotauthorizedtoreplaceNovakproductsthoughttobedefective.
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If a hobby dealer returns your brushless system for service, submit a completed PRODUCT
SERVICE FORM to the dealer and make sure it is included with the product.
•Novakdoesnotmakeanyinternalelectroniccomponentsavailableforsale.
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TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE
*Check Novak’s Web site for additional information.
SERVICE PROCEDURES
SERVICE FORM & include a valid cash register receipt with purchase
NOVAK ELECTRONICS, INC.
PHONE: (949) 833-8873
FAX: (949) 833-1631
Customer Service e-mail: cs@teamnovak.com
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