User manual NOVAK DUSTER ESC

[. . . ] Unplug the ESC's red wire from the input harness going to the receiver. To turn the vehicle ON, switch the receiver pack ON, then turn the ESC's switch ON. To turn vehicle OFF, turn ESC's switch OFF, then turn receiver pack's switch OFF. BASIC SET-UP GUIDE ­ KINEtic · See "Track Guide" sheet for Proper Gearing, Profile Selection, Custom Programming & One-Touch Set-Up · #55-1740-1 Rev. 2 2-2011 1. TURN ON THE SPEED CONTROL'S POWER SPECIFICATIONS Input Voltage­1S ESC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1S LiPo Input Voltage­2S ESC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] If using NiCd or NiMH batteries, NEVER use more than 6 cells (1. 2VDC/cell) in the vehicle's main battery pack, and disable Voltage Cut-Off Circuitry (refer to Track Guide). An external Power Trans-Cap module is installed on ESC & MUST be used at all times. Failure to use a Novak Trans-Cap module with proper cell rating (1S or 2S, depending on ESC) will result in higher ESC temperatures & possible thermal shut-down or damage. Always turn on the power of the transmitter first so that you will have control of the vehicle when you turn on the electronics. Using batteries that cannot supply the amount of current required by this brushless system will result in possible battery pack, ESC, and/or motor damage, and will void the warranty. With the higher performance of brushless systems, undesirable radio system noise may occur when used with lower quality radio systems. AM systems are NOT recommended. ACCESSORIES NOVALINKTM PROGRAMMING INTERFACE [Novak kit #5440] Optional fully adjustable PC interface, which includes a USB cord and software disk. NO SCHOTTKY DIODES! CONTACT: 17032 Armstrong Ave. Irvine, CA 92614 PHONE: (949) 833-8873 · FAX: (949) 833-1631 Customer Service E-mail: cs@teamnovak. com www. teamnovak. com NOVAK ELECTRONICS, INC. PLUG-IN INPUT SIGNAL HARNESS (MINI-JST) [Novak kits #5304 & #5309] Includes input signal harness with 2mm mini plug on ESC end for use with Kinetic. 4. 5" in Novak kit #5304, and 9" in Novak kit #5309. DO NOT FREE REV OR OPERATE WITHOUT LOAD!DISCONNECT BATTERIES WHEN NOT IN USE 1-2S LiPo/LiFe OR 4-6 NiMH CELLS ONLY BRUSHLESS SENSOR HARNESSES [Novak kit #5351-#5353] SUPER-FLEX SILICONE 14GA WIRE SET [Novak kit #5508] Shielded sensor harness protects sensor wires and provides multiple installation options. 4"/100mm (Novak #5351), 6"/150mm (Novak #5352) & 9"/230mm (Novak #5353). For instructions on changing the wiring sequence for older receivers, visit the Novak Web site (www. teamnovak. com). Servo plugged into steering ch. (#1) FM Receiver ESC ON/OFF Switch Trail excess wire off top of antenna mast Cooling fan recommended for 2S LiPo/LiFe and 6-cell NiMH/NiCd use (refer to Fig. 4) step 4­Wire ESC to Motor The Kinetic 1S and 2S ESCs are compatible with all Novak 540-sized brushless sensored motors. Additionally, the Kinetic 2S is compatible with all Novak 550-sized brushless motors. Status LEDs Power output pins 1. INSTALL PINION GEAR 2S Power Trans-Cap Module DUSTER ESC 2S SET-UP PHOTO User-replaceable input signal harness (Ch. 2) Set button Install pinion on motor and align pinion and spur gears. Tighten pinion's set screw on the flat of motor shaft. (Novak #5679) 2. You NEED a small amount of play between the pinion gear and the spur gear (about the thickness of a piece of paper)­check the free play at several positions around the spur gear to ensure a proper mesh (just in case the gears are out of round). Novak sensor-based brushless motor (540 or 550-size) (FIGURE 2) MAKE SURE THE PINION/SPUR GEAR MESH IS NOT TOO TIGHT!sensor harness Blue motor phase wires (Phase A) Red power wire (battery positive) B. Tighten motor mounting screws­Avoid using excessive force that could break screws or strip the threaded holes in motor. 3. CHECK FOR PROPER GEARING The brushless motor (with sintered rotor) & ESC should NOT be hotter than 160°F after a 5 minute run. Lower the gearing until both the ESC & motor are under this temperature. [. . . ] Add just enough solder to form a clean & continuous joint from the plated area of the solder tab up onto the wire. IMPORTANT NOTE: DO NOT OVERHEAT SOLDER TABS Prolonged/excessive heating of solder tabs (motor or ESC) will damage PCB. Solder the ESC's YELLOW Phase `B' motor wire to the motor's `B' solder tab as described in Step 4B above. Solder the ESC's ORANGE Phase `C' motor wire to the motor's `C' solder tab as described in Step 4B above. [. . . ]