User manual NOVAK ROOSTER CRAWLER ESC BASIC SETUP GUIDE V2 4-2010

[. . . ] L I - P O C U T- O F F C I R C U I T R Y The Rooster Crawler ESC has a built-in Novak Smart-Stop Li-Po Cut-Off Circuitry for safe, worry-free operation when using Lithium Polymer batteries. When the speed control is in Throttle Profile 2, the Smart-Stop Li-Po Cut-Off circuitry is active. The Smart-Stop Cut-Off circuitry constantly monitors the Li-Po battery's pack voltage. When the pack's voltage begins to get close to the critical safety voltage, the Cut-Off circuitry will start interrupting, or `blipping' the throttle output. [. . . ] WARRANTY SERVICE: For warranty service, you MUST CLAIM WARRANTY on the PRODUCT SERVICE FORM and include a valid cash register receipt with purchase date and dealer name & phone# on it, or an invoice from previous service. If warranty provisions have been voided, there will be service charges. ·ESCs returned without a serial number will not be serviced under warranty· ADDITIONAL NOTES: · Units that operate normally will have a service charge. · Dealers/distributors are not authorized to replace Novak 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 the product. · Novak does not make any internal electronic components available for sale. 14 gauge silicone wire in kit #5514 (36"black, 36"red, & 36"blue). SUPER-FLEX SILICONE 14G WIRE [Novak kit #5514] INPUT SIGNAL HARNESS [Novak kits #5315 & 5320] MOTOR CAPACITORS [Novak kit #5620] User-replaceable input signal harness is available in both short and long lengths. 4. 5" harness in Novak kit#5315, and 9. 0" harness in Novak kit #5320. The Rooster's pin-out label located on the front lower section of the ESC's case (under the pins, push button, & LEDs) shows the location and the polarity of the fan power output pins. They are the 2 pins on the front edge of the circuit board--Positive (+) is on the left, and Negative (­) is on the right. The set of 3 pins behind them are for the user-replaceable input signal harness, and the polarity of those is the same--Positive in the middle, Negative on the right, and the extra pin on the left is signal. The Novak 30x30x6mm clear cooling fan that comes on the GTB speed control (Novak kit #5648) not only fits the size of the Rooster Crawler's heat sink perfectly, it also comes with the connector already on it for directly plugging in. Fans that do not have the proper connector on them, will need a connector (one end of an old receiver input harness would work well), or will need to be soldered to the pins--Take extra care if attempting to solder to the fan power output pins--Do not overheat the pins or the circuit board, and do not allow any solder or wire strands to cause a short circuit with other pins or the heat sink. 4 TO 7 CELLS OR 2-CELL LI-PO ONLY Additional motor capacitors are available in Novak kit #5620. AUXILIARY COOLING FANS [Novak kits #5647 & #5648] NO REVERSE VOLTAGE! The Rooster Crawler comes with power output pins ready to add a cooling fan that will switch on & off with the ESC's power switch. Novak 25x25x10mm fan with long leads for cooling motor is available in Novak kit #5647. Novak 30x30x6mm clear fan that fits perfect over the ESC's heat sink and has a connector already on its leads is available in Novak kit #5648. POWER CAPACITOR REQUIRED TRANSMITTER ON FIRST INSULATE WIRES NO SOLVENTS NO CA GLUE NOVAK ELECTRONICS, INC. · All Novak speed controls are designed & assembled in Irvine, CA, and are Lead-Free & RoHS compliant. P R O D U C T WA R R A N T Y STEP 1­CONNECT INPUT HARNESS The Rooster Crawler Brushed ESC has 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. S T E P 3 ­ M O T O R & B AT T E R Y C O N N E C T I O N 1. INSTALL MOTOR CAPACITORS Electric motors generate RF noise that causes interference. The included 0. 1µF (50V) non-polarized, ceramic capacitors must be used on all motors to reduce motor noise & prevent ESC damage. Novak's Crawler Brushed Motors (#3545 & #3555) have the required capacitor's factory installed. STEP 4­ ONE-TOUCH PROGRAMMING With ESC connected to (at least) a receiver & a charged battery pack: 1. TURN ON THE SPEED CONTROL'S POWER With transmitter throttle at neutral, and still pressing the SET button, slide the ESC's ON/OFF switch to ON position. PULL TRANSMITTER THROTTLE TO FULL-ON POSITION Hold it there until the green status LED turns solid green. [. . . ] · Plug the other end of the input harness into the ESC with the WHITE wire toward the `S' (signal) marking on the ESC's case. Old-style KO · Old-style Sanwa/Airtronics Extra 0. 1µF capacitors are available in Novak kit #5620. TRANSMITTER ADjUSTMENTS ·NOT ALL TRANSMITTERS HAVE THESE ADJUSTMENTS· 2. DO NOT USE SCHOTTKY DIODES Schottky diodes must NOT be used with reversible ESCs (including brushless). Schottky diode usage will damage the ESC & void warranty. Trail excess wire off top of antenna mast Tamiya-style battery connector Battery Pack NiMH: 4 to 7 cell pack Li-Po: 2S pack* FIGURE 3 With a small standard screwdriver, gently lift plastic prong until wire and metal socket easily slide out of plastic housing. Red power wire (battery positive) Black power wire (battery negative) (+) *If using Li-Po batteries, be sure to select Throttle Profile 2 so that Li-Po Cut-Off Circuitry is enabled. If you have any problems with Step 4, adjust transmitter as follows and then repeat One-Touch programming in Step 4: A. Set ELECTRONIC TRIGGER THROW ADJUSTMENT to 50% throttle and 50% brake throw--best for reversible ESCs. [. . . ]