User manual NOVAK TEMPEST PRO

[. . . ] OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS INTRODUCING THE TEMPEST The Novak Tempest Pro combines the power of HYPERFET II transistors with full-digital micro-computer control to give you the smoothest, fastest, and coolest speed control the racing industry has to offer. The Tempest Pro features Novak's exclusive Polar Drive TechnologyTM that gives increased power with operating temperatures cool enough that heat sinks are not needed. This means smoother throttle response along with quicker acceleration, increased radio system range, and longer run times than conventional ESC's (Electronic Speed Controls). SIX HYPERFET II drive transistors and new Super-Flex 12TM wire give demanding racers the lowest voltage drop and highest current rating in the industry, while THREE more HYPERFET II's supply the braking circuit with more power than any other racing speed control. [. . . ] Mount the antenna close to the receiver and trail any excess wire off the top of the antenna tube. STEP 4 TRANSMITTER ADJUSTMENTS For proper ESC operation adjust transmitter as follows: 1. Set HIGH ATV or EPA to maximum setting. [Amount of throw at full throttle] TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE ESC Will Not Program Properly · Too little transmitter throw­­Increase ATV/EPA setting. · Make sure ESC is plugged into the throttle channel of receiver. · ESC SET button not held long enough­­Press and hold SET button until status LED turns solid red. 2. Set LOW ATV, EPA, or ATL to maximum. [Amount of throw at full brakes] [Reduce this after programming to reduce amount of brakes] 3. Set EXPONENTIAL to zero. [Throttle channel linearity] Steering Channel Works But Motor Will Not Run [Status LED is solid RED at all throttle positions] · No signal from receiver­­Make sure speed control is plugged into throttle channel of receiver. Set THROTTLE CHANNEL TRIM to middle setting. [Adjusts neutral position/Increases or decreases coast brakes] 5. Set MECHANICAL THROW ADJUSTMENT to position with 2/3 throttle and 1/3 brake throw. [Adjusts pistol-grip transmitter's throttle trigger throw] Steering Channel Works But Motor Will Not Run [Status LED is RED at neutral / GREEN at full throttle] · Check motor connections. Check motor and brushes. STEP 5 Steering Channel Works But Motor Will Not Run · Not programmed­­Repeat programming. · Check wiring and connections­­Check operation of system without speed control. SPEED CONTROL PROGRAMMING Before beginning this step, the speed control should be connected to the receiver and to a charged 4 to 10 cell battery pack, and the transmitter should be adjusted. PRESS AND HOLD SPEED CONTROL'S SET BUTTON With the transmitter throttle in the neutral position, press and hold the SET button on the speed control until the status LED turns solid red. PULL TRANSMITTER THROTTLE TO FULL-ON POSITION Hold it there until the status LED turns solid green. NOTE: The motor will not run during programming even if it is connected to the speed control. PUSH TRANSMITTER THROTTLE TO FULL-BRAKE Hold it there until the status LED blinks green. RETURN TRANSMITTER THROTTLE TO NEUTRAL The status LED will turn solid red, indicating that the throttle is in the neutral position and also that proper programming has been completed. If transmitter settings are changed during programming, it will be necessary to complete the programming sequence once again. If you experience problems during programming, turn off the speed control and repeat programming. 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. ADDITIONAL NOTES: · Hobby dealers/distributors are not authorized to replace speed controls thought to be defective. · If a hobby dealer sends your speed control for service, submit a completed ESC SERVICE CARD to the dealer and make sure it is sent with the speed control. · To provide the most efficient service possible to our customers, it is not our policy to contact customers by phone or mail. does not make any electronic components (transistors, resistors, etc. ) available for sale. STEP 6 ADJUSTING THE CURRENT LIMITER The Tempest Pro ESC is equipped with CLC II current limiting circuitry. [. . . ] However, applications using 4-cell set-ups, multiple high-powered servos, and main battery packs with 8 or more cells require the use of an external receiver battery pack to prevent overloading or underpowering of the ESC's voltage regulator. Failure to use an external receiver battery pack in these applications will damage the voltage regulator and void the product warranty. Plug the external 5 cell nickel cadmium receiver battery pack into the battery slot of the receiver. Use the ON/OFF switch on the external receiver battery pack to turn the system power on and off. Note: If using a FET servo with an external receiver battery pack, the separate power wire from the servo must be connected to the red (positive) servo wire. [. . . ]