User manual NOVAK ELEKTRA

[. . . ] Never allow water, moisture, or other foreign materials to get inside the ESC. · 6 CELLS ONLY Never use more or fewer than 6 sub-C cells (1. 2 volt DC/cell) in the main battery pack. · MOTOR CAPACITORS REQUIRED Three 0. 1µF (50V) ceramic capacitors must be properly installed on every motor to prevent radio interference. · DO NOT REMOVE BATTERY OR MOTOR CONNECTORS Internal damage can occur and will void the warranty. [. . . ] INSTALL THE ANTENNA Mount the antenna as close to the receiver as possible. Do not cut or coil excess wire. Cutting or coiling excess wire will reduce radio range. INSTALLATION EXAMPLES All Novak ESCs are guaranteed to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 120 days from the original date of purchase. Complete warranty details inside. Input Voltage Case Width Case Depth Case Height Weight (w/o heat sinks) On-Resistance @ Transistors Rated Current Braking Current BEC Rating Motor Limit Wire Size (Battery/Motor) Wire Length (Battery/Motor) Signal Harness Length PWM Drive Frequency 6 cells (1. 2 volts DC/cell) 1. 75 inches [44. 45 mm] 1. 36 inches [34. 59 mm] 0. 73 inch [18. 42 mm] 1. 71 ounces [48. 48 g] 0. 010 (25°C junction temp. ) 120 amps 40 amps 5. 0 volts DC / 0. 5 amps 20 turns 16 gauge 6 inches [152 mm] 6 inches [152 mm] 500 hertz (nominal) PART #1930 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS #1930 STEP 3 HOOK-UP INSTRUCTIONS Refer to set-up photo below STEP 4 TRANSMITTER ADJUSTMENT Proper transmitter adjustment is important for optimum performance from your speed control. The basic throttle channel adjustments for the transmitter are as follows: 1. Set HIGH ATV or EPA to maximum setting. [Controls amount of throw from neutral to full throttle] TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE This section describes possible speed control problems, causes, and solutions. 1. INSTALL MOTOR CAPACITORS Electric motors generate radio noise that can interfere with your receiver and cause radio problems. Included in the accessory kit with the speed control are three 0. 1µF (50V) non-polarized, ceramic capacitors. These capacitors must be installed on every motor to help reduce the noise generated by the motor and also to prevent possible damage to the speed control. Solder 0. 1µF (50V) capacitors between: · POSITIVE (+) motor tab & NEGATIVE (-) motor tab. *If your motor does not have a ground tab, solder the capacitor leads to the can of the motor as shown below. Negative (-) motor tab 0. 1µF Capacitors Schottky diode Positive (+) motor tab Steering Channel Works But Motor Will Not Run · Speed control has thermally shut down­­Allow ESC to cool down­­Use milder motor or smaller pinion gear. · Make sure ESC is plugged into the throttle channel of receiver. · Possible internal damage­­Refer to Service Procedures. 2. Set LOW ATV, EPA, or ATL to maximum setting. [Controls amount of throw from neutral to full brakes] [Reduce this after ESC adjustment to reduce amount of brakes] 3. Set EXPONENTIAL to zero setting. [Controls the linearity of the throttle channel] Receiver Glitches/Throttle Stutters During Acceleration · Motor capacitors broken or missing­­Refer to Step 3. · Receiver or antenna too close to speed control, power wires, battery, or motor­­Refer to Step 2. · Excessive current to motor­­Use a milder motor or a smaller pinion gear. 4. Set THROTTLE CHANNEL TRIM to middle setting. [Adjusts the neutral position of speed control] [Increase or decrease after ESC adjustment to adjust coast brakes­­can be used to give braking in neutral trigger position] 5. Set THROTTLE CHANNEL REVERSING SWITCH to either position. [Do not change switch position after programming] Motor and Steering Servo Do Not Work · Check wires, receiver signal harness wiring and color sequence, radio system, crystals, battery and motor connectors, and battery pack. · Possible internal damage­­Refer to Service Procedures. 6. Set ELECTRONIC TRIGGER THROW ADJUSTMENT to 70% throttle and 30% brake throw (or 7:3). [Adjusts pistol-grip transmitter's throttle trigger throw] Model Runs Slowly / Slow Acceleration · Check motor and battery connectors­­Replace if needed. · Incorrect transmitter or speed control adjustment­­Refer to Steps 4 and 5. · Optional external Schottky diode (if used) installed backwards or damaged­­Refer to Step 3. Extra 0. 1µF capacitors available in Novak kit #5620. Ground / motor can 7. [. . . ] guarantees the Elektra to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 120 days from original date of purchase (verified by dated, itemized sales receipt). Warranty does not cover incorrect installation, components worn by use, damage from using fewer or more than 6 cells (1. 2 volts DC/cell) input voltage, not using heat sinks, shortcircuiting heat sinks, cross-connection of battery/motor or reverse voltage application, damage from incorrect installation of FET servo or receiver battery pack, damage from excessive force while installing heat sinks or pushing One-Touch button, not installing three 0. 1µF (50V) capacitors on motor, splices to switch or receiver signal harnesses, removing or changing the battery or motor connectors, damage from disassembling case, tampering with internal electronics, allowing water, moisture, or any other foreign material to enter ESC or get onto PC board, allowing exposed wiring to short-circuit, or any damage caused by a crash. has no control over connection and use of the ESC, no liability may be assumed nor will be accepted for damage resulting from the use of this product. Every ESC is thoroughly tested and cycled before leaving our facility and is, therefore, considered operational. [. . . ]