User manual NOVAK ATOM ESC

[. . . ] OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The ATOM The Novak Atom is an all-digital, microprocessor-based ESC (Electronic Speed Control) that uses advanced microcomponents and the best HYPERFET III transistors to deliver the highest performance with the smallest size and lightest weight. The Atom has 3 user-selectable throttle profiles and the ability to store a 4th custom profile created by the software in the Millennium Pro (#4490) or Pit Wizard (#1035/ older Pit Wizards requires adaptor #5710), for extreme flexibility. Novak's Constant Force Braking provides more effective braking at lower motor RPMs, while a minimum brake adjustment pot lets you set initial braking from 0-75%. Low-resistance solder posts and Super-FlexTM wire give minimal voltage drop and high current handling, while allowing quick and easy wire replacement and positioning. [. . . ] Strip a short section of insulation (1/4"-3/8") from the middle section of the RED wire where it will attach to positive of battery pack. Solder the stripped section of RED wire to positive of battery pack and one end to the RED solder post. NOTE: Prolonged or excessive heating of solder post can result in the post desoldering from PCB and short-circuiting. 3. INSTALL POWER CAPACITOR The included power capacitor will drop the speed control's operating temperatures by 10-15°F, and will help dissipate noise and voltage spikes from the ESC's high switching speed. 4. INSTALL THE RECEIVER AND ANTENNA Mount receiver as far from ESC, motor, power wires, battery, and servo as possible. These components all emit radio noise when the throttle is being applied. On graphite or aluminum, it may help to place the receiver on edge with the crystal and antenna as far above the chassis as possible. Mount the antenna close to the receiver and trail any excess wire off the top of the antenna mast. CONNECT SPEED CONTROL TO THE MOTOR Solder the free end of the RED wire to positive motor tab. Cut the BLUE wire to desired length and strip about 1/8"-1/4" of insulation off each end. Solder to the negative tab of the motor and to the BLUE solder post. TIP: Twisting the BLUE & RED motor wires one or two times around each other as they go to motor can help reduce any radio noise that may be emitted from the power wires. To allow greater flexibility for your application, you can install the power capacitor up against the side or back of the Atom, or heat shrink it along the power wires. To install capacitor alongside the Atom: Use included double-sided tape to hold the capacitor against the side or back of the Atom's case. Bend negative lead (­) {shorter/marked with stripe} toward the BLK solder post. Solder positive lead (+) to the RED solder post. negative lead (­) with stripe Insulate leads with vinyl tubing 7. USING PLUGS FOR BATTERY & MOTOR CONNECTION High-quality/low-resistance connector plugs, such as Dean's Ultra Plugs, can also be used to connect the motor and battery pack. While connectors make component changes quick and easy, they will never have the low resistance of a good solder joint. It is good practice to use female connectors on batteries to avoid shorting the connector and the battery. If you use connectors for the battery and the motor, use a male connector on the ESC wires going to the battery and a female connector on the wires going to the motor. By doing this, you will avoid plugging the battery into the motor output of the ESC by mistake. SET-UP PHOTO Trail excess wire off antenna mast. (­) STEP 6 THROTTLE PROFILE SELECTION The Atom allows you to choose between three user-selectable throttle profiles that are programmed at the factory. This chart gives the specifics of each profile: e (* scr *d ip ef t au io lt) n D ea d Ba nd D riv e Fr eq ue M nc in y im um D riv Br e ak e Fr eq ue D r. B nc ra y ke To gg le TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE This section describes possible speed control problems, causes, and solutions. RELEASE 1-TOUCH BUTTON and then the status LED will begin to blink red. [. . . ] TURN ON TRANSMITTER THEN THE SPEED CONTROL Slide the ON/OFF switch to the ON position. PRESS AND HOLD ESC'S 1-TOUCH BUTTON With the transmitter throttle in the neutral position, press and hold the SET button on the speed control until the status LED turns solid red. PULL THROTTLE TO FULL-FORWARD POSITION Hold it there until the status LED turns solid green. NOTE: The motor will not run during programming even if it is connected to the speed control. [. . . ]