Traxxas 3020 EVX-2 ESC - Manual (Page 2)

Selecting Race Mode (Profile #2)
1. Connect two fully charged battery
packs to the EVX-2 Marine and turn
on your transmitter.
2. With the EVX-2 Marine off, press
and hold the EZ-Set button until the
light turns solid green, then solid
red and then begins blinking red
(indicating the Profile numbers).
3. When the light blinks red twice,
release the EZ-Set button.
4. The light will then turn green and the model is ready to drive.
Selecting Training Mode (Profile #3)
1. Connect two fully charged battery
packs to the EVX-2 Marine and turn
on your transmitter.
2. With the EVX-2 Marine off, press
and hold the EZ-Set button until the
light turns solid green, then solid
red and then begins blinking red
(indicating the Profile numbers).
3. When the light blinks red three
times, release the EZ-Set button.
4. The light will then turn green and the model is ready to drive.
Note: If you missed the mode you wanted, keep the EZ-Set button
pressed down and the blink cycle will repeat until a Mode is selected.
Specifications:
Input Voltage............................................................ 6 to 14-cells (7.2 to 16.8 volts DC)
Case Size ........................................................................................2.27”W x 2.00”D x 1.05”H
Weight (heat sinks/no heat sinks) .............................................................4.0 oz / 3.6 oz
Motor Limit (550 Size)* ....................................................................................................12-turns
On-Resistance–Forward (@Trans) ................................................................ 0.004 Ohms
On-Resistance–Reverse (@Trans) ..................................................................0.004 Ohms
Rated Current - Forward........................................................................................180 amps
Rated Current - Reverse .........................................................................................180 amps
Braking Current .........................................................................................................360 amps
Continuous Current (@100°F amb.) ...................................................................30 Amps
BEC Voltage .............................................................................................................6.0 volts DC
BEC Current ...................................................................................................................2.5 amps
Power Wire ............................................................................................................14 Gauge / 9”
Switch Harness ....................................................................................................26 Gauge / 4”
Input Harness Wire ............................................................................................26 Gauge / 9”
Transistor Type .............................................................................................................. MOSFET
PWM Frequency ......................................................................................................1700 Hertz
Protection .................................................................................................Thermal Shutdown
Single Button Setup ............................................................................................................. Yes
EVX-2 Marine General Precautions
• No Brakes: The EVX-2 Marine is not equipped with brakes and should not be
used in land-based vehicles.
• Water and Electronics Do Not Mix: When operating the EVX-2 Marine, never
allow water, moisture, or other foreign materials to get inside the speed control.
• Disconnect the Batteries: Always disconnect the battery packs from the speed
control when not in use.
• Transmitter on First: Switch on your transmitter first before switching on the
speed control to prevent runaways and erratic performance.
• Don’t Get Burned: The transistor tabs and the heat sink can get extremely
hot, so be careful not to touch them until they cool.
• Always Use Heat Sinks: A water-cooled heat sink is factory-installed on the
speed control and must be used for maximum cooling and performance.
A steady stream of water should always be visible from the water outlet while
the boat is running at speed.
• 6 to 14-cells Only: Always adhere to the minimum
and maximum limitations of the EVX-2 Marine as
stated in the specifications table. Do not mix battery
types (NiMH or NiCad), brands or capacities. Use
the same voltage and capacity for both batteries.
Using mismatched battery packs could damage the
batteries and electronic speed control.
• Connectors: If you decide to change the battery or
motor connectors, only change one battery or motor
connector at a time. This will prevent accidentally
mis-wiring the speed control. If the EVX-2 Marine is
not wired exactly as shown in the following diagram,
it can be damaged! Please note that modified speed
controls can be subject to a rewiring fee when returned
for service.
• No Reverse Voltage: The speed control is not
protected against reverse polarity voltage. When
changing the battery and/or motor, be sure to install
the same type of connectors to avoid reverse polarity
damage to the speed control. Removing the battery
connectors on the speed control or using the same-
gender connectors on the speed control will void the
product’s warranty.
• Do Not Let the Transistor Tabs Touch: Never allow the three separate
transistor banks to touch each other or any exposed metal. This will create a
short circuit and damage the speed control. (For example, laying a metal tool
across the transistor tabs can damage the speed control.)
EVX-2 Marine Advanced Precautions
• Motor Limit: EVX-2 Marine has a 12-turn 550 modified motor limit when
the motor is properly geared. A water cooling kit (Traxxas part #1580) is
required for modified motor use in marine applications such as the Villain
EX. If the motor or speed control is overheating, try a smaller pinion gear.
Do not attempt to use a more powerful motor (fewer turns) than the above
mentioned motor limits or you could experience frequent thermal shutdown.
• Insulate the Wires: Always insulate exposed wiring with heat shrink tubing
to prevent short circuits.
• Use Neutrally Timed Motors: For reverse use, the motors must have 0°
timing. Modified motors (with adjustable end bells) timed to 0° or Johnson/
Mabuchi (closed end bell) motors are recommended. Using motors with
other than 0° timing will draw excess current in reverse, and can result in the
speed control overheating and premature motor wear.
• Motor Capacitors Required: Ceramic capacitors should be properly installed
on every motor to prevent radio interference. These are already installed on
the factory Titan Marine motor.
• No Schottky Diodes: External schottky diodes are not compatible with
reversing speed controls. Using a schottky diode with the EVX-2 Marine will
damage the ESC and void the 30-day warranty.
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If you have questions or need technical assistance, call Traxxas at
1-888-TRAXXAS
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EVX-2 Marine Wiring Diagram
* Must be properly geared.
B
Two blinks Red
A
Green to Red to Off
D
Solid Green
C
Release
B
Three blinks Red
A
Green to Red to Off
D
Solid Green
C
Release
1500
3600
3800 Brand A NiMH
3800 Brand A NiMH
1500
3600
3800 Brand A NiMH
3800 Brand A NiMH
Do not mix battery
capacities. Use two
batteries with the
same capacity.
Use batteries that are
exactly the same cell
type, brand, voltage
and capacity.
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