User manual NOVAK GOAT CRAWLER BRUSHLESS SYSTEM

[. . . ] Possible motor thermal shut-down­­Check gear ratio & free operation of drive train for possible overloading/motor is being overloaded­­allow system to cool & return throttle to neutral position to regain motor control. · 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 neutral­­Refer to Step 4. · Possible receiver damage­­Check operation with a different receiver. [. . . ] 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: WEBSITE: Print a copy of the PRODUCT SERVICE FORM from the CUSTOMER SERVICE section of the website. Fill out the needed information on this form and return it with the Novak product that requires servicing. If using Ni-Cd or Ni-MH batteries, NEVER use fewer than 4 or more than 7 cells (1. 2VDC/cell) in the vehicle's main battery pack. If using Li-Po batteries, ONLY use a 2-cell (2S) pack for the vehicle's main battery & be sure the Li-Po Cut-Off programming option is turned ON. The Goat ESC is designed for use with sensor-based Novak Brushless Motors. Failure to use Capacitor will result in higher 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 it on. With the higher performance of brushless systems, undesirable radio system noise may occur when used with lower quality transmitters (like some RTR radios). 30x30mm COOLING FANs [Novak kits #5648 & 5652] LEAD-FREE 3% SILVER SOLDER [Novak kit #5830] NOVAK BRUSHLESS MOTORS ONLY Cooling fans that fit ESC's heat sink perfectly & have correct power plug for easy connection. High silver content for making ultra low-resistance solder joints for high efficiency and better performance. Tube with 10 feet of solder in Novak kit #5830. NO REVERSE VOLTAGE! plastic tabs metal barbs metal socket on end of Teflon sensor harness wires POWER CAPACITOR REQUIRED TRANSMITTER ON FIRST product warranty The Goat Brushless/Brush Crawler ESC is guaranteed to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of 120 days from the original date of purchase (verified by dated, itemized sales receipt). Always insulate exposed wiring with heat shrink tubing or electrical tape to prevent short circuits, which can damage ESC. Exposure to CA glue or its fumes can cause damage to internal components of the speed control and result in premature failure. ADDITIONAL NOTES: · Dealers/distributors are not authorized to replace products thought to be defective. · If a hobby dealer returns your product for service, submit a completed PRODUCT SERVICE FORM to the dealer and make sure it is included with product. does not make any internal electronic components (transistors, resistors, etc. ) available for sale. INSULATE WIRES NO CA GLUE www. teamnovak. com P4 P1 step 1­connect input harness step 3­wirinG speed control, motor, & battEry bRuSH-typE mOtOrS (Fig. 5-6) Red LED flashes 4x at start-up when ESC is is Brush-Mode (trans. on) step 4­one-touch programming The Goat ESC has the industry-standard receiver input connector on a userreplaceable input harness & works with all major radio brand's new receivers. However, some very old receivers must have the wiring sequence in the plastic 3-pin connector housing changed. This is important, because receiver & servo electronics may be damaged if the sequence is incorrect. NOvak bRuSHlESS mOtOrS (Fig. 4) Amber LED flashes 4 times at start-up when transmitter signal is present 1. MOTOR CAPACITORS NOT NEEDED changing wiring sequence @ receiver end JR · Hitec · Futaba · New KO · Airtronics Z JR, Hitec, Futaba, new KO, & Airtronics Z receivers do not need input harness re-wiring. Airtronics Z receivers have blue plastic cases & new KO cases have tabs on the input harness openings as in Figure 1. · Plug one end of the input signal harness into the THROTTLE CHANNEL (#2) of receiver with the BLACK wire toward the outside edge of receiver case. · Plug the other end of the input harness into the 3-pin header on top of the ESC, with the WHITE wire toward the outside of the ESC. Novak brushless motors do not require external motor capacitors. Schottky diodes must NOT be used with reversible ESCs (including brushless). The factory-installed Power Capacitor MUST be used with brushless & brush-type motors. If Power Capacitor becomes dented or damaged, ESC failure can occur--replace immediately. DO NOT USE SCHOTTKY DIODES The Goat Brushless/Brush Crawler speed control automatically switches to Brush-Mode when the ESC's power is switched ON and no brushless motor sensor harness is connected to it. [. . . ] 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. power output pins CONNECTORS & wiring hintS If you are going to use different power wire connectors, we suggest low-loss, high power connectors like Dean's Ultra. To prevent possible cross-connection of motor phase wires, we do not recommend the use of connectors on motor power wires of sensor-based brushless motors. · Use polarized connectors. · Use a female connector on battery packs to avoid shorting. User-replaceable input signal harness (Ch. 2) User-replaceable input signal harness (Ch. 2) Power Cap tie-wrapped to wires Power Cap tie-wrapped to wires When wiring the vehicle's electronics, shorter length wires & clean/neat installations will give you better performance, higher efficiency, & less radio problems (glitching, poor range, etc. ). [. . . ]