User manual NOVAK GTB RACING BRUSHLESS SYSTEM

[. . . ] step 3­MOUNTiNG ESC trouble-shooting guide Steering Channel Works But Motor Will Not Run · Red status LED blinking when throttle is applied. Check motor sensor harness connection at ESC (make sure all metal sockets are fully inserted into the connector's plastic housing)­­check for damaged wires. Check input signal harness & motor sensor harness connections at ESC. Check input signal harness wiring sequence & connection at throttle channel of receiver. [. . . ] Note: Motor will not run during programming even if connected. Replacement GTB 30x30x8mm HIGH-VOLUME COOLING FANS The GTB High-Volume Cooling Fan should be used for increased ESC efficiency. Replacement GTB Cooling Fan available in Novak kit #5648, 2-pack of fans in kit #5652. NOVAK BRUSHLESS MOTORS ONLY When in the Brushless-Mode, the GTB speed control is specifically designed for use with sensor-based Novak Brushless Motors Only! You may replace motor with any Novak sensor-based motor or Novak approved motor--see website for up to date motor listings, updates, & compatibilities. Replacement REMOTE POWER PROGRAMMING SWITCH The GTB's combination Power ON/OFF Switch & One-Touch Programming Button is available as a replacement harness in Novak kit #5602. 7. PUSH TRANSMITTER THROTTLE TO FULL-BRAKES Hold it there until the green status LED blinks green. 8. RETURN TRANSMITTER THROTTLE TO NEUTRAL Red status LED will turn solid red, indicating that speed control is at neutral and that proper programming has been completed. NOTE: If transmitter settings are changed, One-Touch Programming must be repeated. If you experience any problems, turn off ESC & repeat One-Touch. REMEMBER: Whenever One-Touch set-up is performed, ESC automatically reverts to factory default settings & the Throttle Profile reverts to #1 when in Brushless-Mode. NO REVERSE VOLTAGE! Reverse battery polarity can damage ESC & void warranty. · All Rights Reserved · No part of these instructions may be reproduced without the written permission of Novak Electronics, Inc. · GTB ESC, Smart Braking II, Polar Drive Technology, Radio Priority Circuitry, & One-Touch Set-Up are all trademarks of Novak Electronics, Inc. · All Novak speed controls & motors are designed & manufactured in the U. S. A. ADDITIONAL NOTES: · Dealers/distributors are not authorized to replace Novak products thought to be defective. · If a hobby dealer returns your brushless system for service, submit a completed PRODUCT SERVICE FORM to the dealer and make sure it is included with the product. does not make any internal electronic components (transistors, resistors, etc. ) available for sale. POWER CAPACITOR REQUIRED An external Power Capacitor Module is installed and MUST be used with your ESC. Failure to use Power Capacitor will result in higher ESC operating temperatures & possible thermal shut-down. TRANSMITTER ON FIRST Always turn on the power of the transmitter first so that you will have control of the vehicle when you turn it on. using a receiver battery pack If you are planning to use an external receiver battery pack to power the electronics you need to do the following: 1. Plug the external 5 cell (1. 2VDC/cell) receiver battery pack into the battery slot of the receiver. Leave the ESC's ON/OFF switch in the OFF position & use receiver pack's ON/OFF switch to turn system power on and off­­Do not use the ESC's switch. Novak Electronics, Inc. (949) 833-8873 · FAX (949) 833-1631 Customer Service e-mail: cs@teamnovak. com Monday-Thursday: 8:00am-5:00pm (PST) Friday: 8:00am-4:00pm (closed every other Friday) P4 INSULATE WIRES Always insulate exposed wiring with heat shrink tubing or electrical tape to prevent short circuits, which can damage ESC. NO CA GLUE Exposure to CA glue or its fumes can cause damage to internal components of the speed control and result in premature failure. P1 www. teamnovak. com step 1 ­connect input harness step 2­wiring speed control, motor, & battEry NOvak bRuSHlESS mOtOrS (refer to Figure 6 below for connections) The GTB features the industry-standard receiver input connector on a user-replaceable 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. bRuSH-typE mOtOrS Note: You MUST switch ESC to Brush-Mode (refer to Programming/Gearing sheet P5 for switching between modes) 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 rewiring. 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 onto header pins 4-6 from the left on the side of the ESC with the BLACK wire going onto the 4th pin from the left. Note: All pin wiring designations are called out on the label on the GTB's heat sink. 1. NO SCHOTTKY OR MOTOR CAPS IN BRUSHLESS-MODE DO NOT USE Schottky diodes with the GTB when the speed control is in the Brushless Mode (Profiles 1-5)--ESC damage will occur & void warranty. [. . . ] Use an external Schottky in applications with heavy or repeated braking (lap after lap), or when using lower turn modified motors to optimize the ESC's braking and motor performance. · If using an axial lead Schottky diode as shown in the photo above (older Novak style--35V/8A min. ), solder lead CLOSEST to the silver stripe on the Schottky diode's body to the POSITIVE (+) motor tab. Solder the lead OPPOSITE the silver stripe on the body to the NEGATIVE (­) motor tab. · If using the Novak Racing Schottky Motor Module (this is the best performing Schottky diode available), solder the RED wire from the module to the POSITIVE (+) motor tab. [. . . ]