User manual NOVAK ATOM AND CYCLONE ESC

[. . . ] Never allow water, moisture, or other foreign materials to get inside the ESC (Electronic Speed Control). 4-10 CELLS (CYCLONE); 4-6 CELLS (ATOM) ONLY Never use more than 10 sub-C cells (1. 2 volts DC/cell) in the Cyclone or 6 sub-C cells in the Atom's main battery pack. MOTOR CAPACITORS REQUIRED Three 0. 1µF (50V) ceramic capacitors must be properly installed on every motor to prevent radio interference. POWER CAPACITOR REQUIRED It is necessary to use the supplied power capacitor on the ESC in order to dissipate noise and smooth out voltage spikes. [. . . ] NOTE: It is good practice to use a female connector on the main battery pack to keep the pack from shorting if the connector touches a conductive surface. If you plan to use connector plugs for both the battery pack and the motor, use a male connector on the ESC wires going to the battery pack and a female connector on the wires going to the motor. By doing this, you will avoid plugging the battery pack into the motor output of the ESC by mistake. PERFORMANCE TIP: For improved radio performance, try twisting the BLUE & RED motor wires one or two times as they go from the speed control to the motor. This can help reduce any radio noise that may be emitted from the power wires. CYCLONE & ATOM INSTRUCTION MANUAL 13 STEP 4: TRANSMITTER ADJUSTMENTS BASIC TRANSMITTER ADJUSTMENTS 1. [Controls amount of throw from neutral to full brakes. ] NOTE: Reduce this after performing One-Touch Set-Up to reduce amount of brakes. Set MECHANICAL THROW ADJUSTMENT to position with 2/3 throttle and 1/3 brake throw. Set all other transmitter throttle settings to the transmitter default settings. SPECIFIC TRANSMITTER ADJUSTMENTS The following charts show exact settings for today's most popular transmitters used for racing. These settings will provide maximum linearity and control, and the smoothest feel for the Cyclone and Atom ESCs. Continued 14 CYCLONE & ATOM INSTRUCTION MANUAL STEP 4: Transmitter Adjustments (continued) TRANSMITTER CHART ABBREVIATIONS CW CCW F B Clockwise Counter-Clockwise Full throttle trigger position Full brake trigger position AIRTRONICS CL-3PS FIRST: With the trigger in the brake position, set EPA/TH to 90%, then adjust the TH-EPA-L knob to full counter-clockwise position. EPA/TH (F/B) 140%/160% ARC-TH 0% REV-TH NOR TH-TRIM (Middle) NOTE: After speed control set-up, the TH-EPA-L knob will be used to reduce maximum push brake. AIRTRONICS CS-2P TH-EXPO EPA-HIGH NOR (cw) (cw) EPA-LOW (cw) Rev. Switch TH-TRIM NOR (Middle) NOTE: After speed control set-up, the EPA-LOW pot will be used to adjust maximum push brake. AIRTRONICS M8 EPA-(BR/HI) EXP-(BR/HI) TRM(SUB) 110%/125% 0%/0% 0 REV NORMAL TRIM-TH (Middle) NOTE: After ESC set-up, TRIM-TH will be used to adjust coast brake, and the "+ BRAKE ­" thumb-switch will be used to reduce maximum push brake (do not go above 110% EPA-BR). Continued CYCLONE & ATOM INSTRUCTION MANUAL 15 STEP 4: Transmitter Adjustments (continued) KO PROPO PRECIOUS SUB·TRIM(TH) REV. SW(TH) Trim: Pos(TH) TH: PUNCH(F/B) 0 TH: HiPOT H100 REVE TH: BRAKE B100 0% 0%/0% NOTE: After speed control set-up, TH-BRAKE will be used to adjust maximum push brake. KO PROPO MARS SUB·TRIM(TH) REVERSE(TH) Et2:Pos(TTrim) TH: PUNCH(F/B) 0 TH: HiPOT H100 REVE Et4:Pos(BRAK) 100 0 0%/0% NOTE: After speed control set-up, Et4 will be used to adjust maximum push brake. FUTABA 3PJ SUB. TR TH. N SERVO REVERSE ATL 0% 7:3 REV ATV (F/B) EXP (F/B) 0%/0% 100% 90%/110% NOTE: After speed control set-up, ATL will be used to adjust maximum push brake. 16 CYCLONE & ATOM INSTRUCTION MANUAL STEP 5: SPEED CONTROL SET-UP Before beginning this step, the speed control should be connected to the receiver and to a charged battery pack (4-10 cells for the Cyclone, 4-6 cells for the Atom), and the transmitter should be adjusted according to Step 4. With the transmitter throttle in the neutral position, press and hold the ESC's 1-TOUCH button (One-Touch Tool included) until the status LED turns solid red (approximately three seconds). NOTE: If the 1-TOUCH button is pressed for fewer than 3 seconds, the LED will blink red six times and you will need to start this process over. 4. PULL THE TRANSMITTER'S TRIGGER TO THE FULL THROTTLE POSITION (Refer to Figure 12) This must be done as soon as you release the 1-TOUCH button to ensure that the speed control learns the Full Throttle position. Moving the trigger gradually and/or hesitating after releasing the 1-TOUCH button may cause less than the Full Throttle position to be learned. Hold the trigger there until the status LED turns solid green. NOTE: The motor will not run during set-up even if it is connected to the speed control. 6. PUSH THE TRANSMITTER'S TRIGGER TO THE FULL BRAKE POSITION (Refer to Figure 13) Continued CYCLONE & ATOM INSTRUCTION MANUAL 17 STEP 5: Speed Control Set-Up (continued) This must be done as soon as the LED turns solid green to ensure that the speed control learns the Full Brake position. Moving the trigger gradually and/or hesitating after the status LED turns solid green may cause less than the Full Brake position to be learned. RETURN TRANSMITTER'S THROTTLE TO NEUTRAL POSITION The status LED will turn solid red, indicating that proper programming has been completed. Your speed control is now set and ready to race! NOTE: If transmitter settings are changed, it will be necessary to complete the above sequence again. If problems are experienced during set-up, turn off the speed control and repeat all steps in this section. FIGURE 12 Full Throttle position. FIGURE 13 Full Brake position. 18 CYCLONE & ATOM INSTRUCTION MANUAL STEP 6: THROTTLE PROFILE SELECTION Since drivers have their own racing preferences, the Cyclone & Atom are factory-programmed with three user-selectable profiles to choose from. This chart describes them. De % PROFILE Measurement Units 1 Stock 2 Drag Brake 3 Modified 6 6 4 NOTE: These three profiles are not exclusive to the listed applications. Experiment with all three profiles and see which works best for your particular use. Before beginning this step, the ESC should be connected to the receiver and to a charged battery pack (4-10 cells for the Cyclone; 4-6 cells for the Atom). PRESS AND HOLD THE ESC'S 1-TOUCH BUTTON until the status LED turns solid green (approximately six seconds). [. . . ] · If a hobby dealer returns your speed control for service, submit a completed SERVICE CARD to the dealer and make sure it is included with the speed control. does not make any electronic components (transistors, resistors, etc. ) available for sale. Continued 28 CYCLONE & ATOM INSTRUCTION MANUAL Service Procedures (continued) WHAT TO SEND Completely fill out all of the information requested on the included SERVICE CARD and return it with your speed control. It is not necessary to send the instruction manual, box or accessories. WARRANTY WORK For warranty work, you MUST CLAIM WARRANTY on the SERVICE CARD and attach a valid, dated receipt, or an invoice from previous service work. [. . . ]