User manual NOVAK GTS PRO SPORT

[. . . ] On graphite or aluminum chassis vehicles, it may help to place receiver on edge with crystal & antenna as far above chassis as possible. Note: Mount antenna as close to receiver as possible--trail any excess wire off top of antenna mast (cutting or coiling excess antenna wire will reduce radio range). SPECIFICATIONS Input Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brush-type R/C motors down to 12 turns Footprint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1. 31"x1. 10" [33. 3x27. 9mm] Weight (w/o wires) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0. 74 ounce [21 grams] On-Resistance @ Transistors** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Racing Schottky Motor Module is available in Novak kit #5636. product warranty The GTS speed control 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). Warranty does not cover incorrect installation, components worn by use, damage to case, damage from using fewer than 4 or more than 6 cells (1. 2 volts DC/cell) input voltage, cross-connection of battery/motor, overheating solder tabs, reverse voltage application, damage from incorrect installation of FET servo or receiver battery pack, not installing three 0. 1µF (50V) capacitors on motor, incorrect installation of or not using a Power Capacitor on the ESC or from using a damaged Power Capacitor, using a non-Novak Power Capacitor, splices to input harness, damage from excessive force when using the One-Touch/SET button or from disassembling case, tampering with internal electronics, allowing water, moisture, or any other foreign material to enter ESC or get onto the PC board, incorrect installation/wiring of input plug plastic, allowing exposed wiring or solder tabs to short-circuit, or any damage caused by a crash, flooding, or act of God. In no case shall our liability exceed the product's original cost. has no control over the connection & use of the speed control or other related electronics, no liability may be assumed nor will be accepted for any damage resulting from the use of this product. Every Novak speed control is thoroughly tested & cycled before leaving our facility and is, therefore, considered operational. By the act of connecting/operating speed control, user accepts all resulting liability. · All Rights Reserved · No part of these operating instructions may be reproduced without the written permission of Novak Electronics, Inc. · GTS Pro Sport ESC, Polar Drive Technology, Radio Priority Circuitry, & OneTouch Set-Up are all trademarks of Novak Electronics, Inc. · All Novak speed controls are designed & manufactured in the U. S. A. NO REVERSE VOLTAGE! Reverse battery polarity can damage speed control­­Disconnect the battery immediately if a reverse connection occurs. POWER CAPACITOR REQUIRED An external power capacitor is supplied & installed, and MUST be used with your GTS. Failure to use Novak Power Capacitor will result in higher ESC operating temperatures & will void warranty! MOTOR CAPACITORS [#5620] Additional motor capacitors are available in Novak kit #5620. 4. PULL TRANSMITTER THROTTLE TO FULL-ON POSITION Hold it there until the green status LED turns solid green. Note: Motor will not run during programming even if connected. 14G SUPERFLEX SILICONE POWER WIRE [#5500 & 5505] Replacement GTS battery & motor wire is available in Novak kits #5500 (36"red & 36"black) & #5505 (36"red & 36"blue). 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. INPUT SIGNAL HARNESS [#5315 & #5320] The user-replaceable input signal harness is available in both short and long lengths to fit different applications. 4. 5" harness in Novak kit #5315, and 9. 0" harness in kit #5315. 7. PUSH TRANSMITTER THROTTLE TO FULL-BRAKES Hold it there until the green status LED blinks green. INSULATE WIRES Always insulate exposed wiring with heat shrink tubing or electrical tape to prevent short circuits, which can damage ESC. 8. RETURN TRANSMITTER THROTTLE TO NEUTRAL Red status LED will turn solid red, indicating that throttle is at neutral, and proper programming has been completed--you're done. NOTE: If transmitter setting are changed, programming must be repeated. · NEGATIVE (­) motor tab & GROUND tab*. *If motor has no ground tab (below), solder the capacitors to motor can. To get the best possible performance from your GTS, it is essential that you make very good connections between the battery, speed control, & motor. A common cause of perfomance problems & ESC failures is poor solder joints--If you have any doubts about your soldering skills, we suggest seeking assistance at your local hobby shop or track. using the "y" method : (Figure 6) select a mounting location: FIGURE 4 Negative (­) motor tab 0. 1µF Capacitors Schottky diode Positive (+) motor tab Ground / motor can · Keep the ESC and its power wires away from other electronics in the vehicle, especially the receiver & antenna. · Do not bundle receiver/signal wires with other wires--messy installations account for nearly all radio interference (glitching) problems. · Airflow through the ESC's heat sink is a huge performance plus. Like a real car, cooling is everything--if you can mount the ESC where it will see some air flow, it will run cooler; and that means that the ESC will be even more efficient (and make you faster!). Once you've decided where to put the GTS in the vehicle, it's time for some wiring. The GTS uses a high-performance 3-wire system where the battery & motor share the same red wire. You can direct solder your system for the least amount of resistance (this method will require soldering/desoldering battery pack each run), or you can use battery & motor connectors as discussed at the end of this section. a. [. . . ] · Replace the wires by stripping 1/8-1/4" of insulation from the end of the new wire. Insert the wire end into the proper hole in the PC Board (if insulate exposed wiring & leads Black power wire (battery negative) User-replaceable input harness using a receiver battery pack If using an external receiver battery pack with the GTS: 1. Plug an external 5 cell (1. 2VDC/cell) receiver battery pack into the battery slot of the receiver. Leave the GTS's ON/OFF switch in the OFF position, and use receiver battery pack's ON/OFF switch to turn the system power on and off­­Do not use the GTS's switch. P2 Blue power wire (motor negative) Power Capacitor (tape or tie-wrap to chassis) why you want the power capictor The GTS comes with factory-installed power Capacitor that drops ESC operating temperatures by 10-15°F (remember, cooler means your GTS will be more efficient & faster) and dissipates noise & voltage spikes from the ESC's high switching speed that gives the GTS its smooth throttle response. [. . . ]