Novak Brushless Speed Control: GTB 3 Track Guide (55-1747P-1.1) - Manual

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VE THESE ADJUSTMENTS
GTB 3 track guide
proper gear selection
6-2014 #55-1747P-1.1
Motor operating temperature is the ONLY
way to properly set vehicle gearing
The Motor and Speed Control should not exceed
160°F MAX at any time during run !
Change the gearing to avoid overheating!
DO NOT FREE-REV MOTOR !
Free-running your brushless motor in a no-load condition can cause rotor failure
& ESC transistor damage that will not be covered by the product’s warranty.
Because of the potential danger of overheating and ESC/motor damage and
failure, you must start with VERY small pinion sizes and check the speed
control and motor operating temperatures at multiple times throughout the
initial runs after installation. This is the only way to ensure that you are not
causing excessive heating..
If ESC & motor temperatures remain low & stable, you can slowly increase
the pinion size while again monitoring the temperatures to determine the
safe gearing for your vehicle, motor, and climate/track conditions. Because
these variables can change or be modified, you MUST continually monitor
ESC & motor temperatures to protect your electronics from damage.
This Brushless Electronic Speed Control (ESC) is factory loaded with
programmable features. While this may seem overwhelming at first
glance, this Track Guide is designed to keep with you at the track to
use as a quick-reference and help walk you through the programming
of all of the speed control’s features.
Take the time to thoroughly read through this programming guide
before attempting to make any programming adjustments so you
fully understand the different ESC parameters, and how they can be
used to fine tune your ESC’s feel and performance. Most importantly,
enjoy all of the technical benefits and features the ESC has to offer.
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esc parameters
The following parameters are adjustable to help fine-tune the feel and
response of the speed control to your liking:
1. Drag Brake (1 of 10) .......................................................... 0-30%
2. Minimum Brake (1 of 10) ................................................... 0-30%
3. Brake Power (1 of 10) .................................................... 10-100%
4. Drive Frequency (1 of 10) ............................................... 8-36KHz
5. Brake Frequency (1 of 10) .............................................. 1.5-8KHz
6. Minimum Drive (1 of 10) ................................................... 0-15%
7. Dead Band (1 of 5) ..............................................................2-8%
8. ESC Reversing Functionality ............................................ OFF/ON
9. Motor Rotation ............................................................. CCW/CW
10. Voltage Cut-Off ............................................................. OFF/LiPo
11. Transmitter/Receiver Rate Mod ................................SSR/Standard
With the higher performance of brushless systems, undesirable radio
system noise may occur when used with lower quality radio systems. good
quality 2.4GHz radio systems are the best to use. FM radio systems are
acceptable, as long as the system is high quality. AM radio systems are
not recommended.
Good Quality Radio System Suggested
FM AM 2.4 GHz
Do not use OK to use Best to use
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This ESC is compatible with standard rate radio systems and also the super-high
speed Airtronics M12 radio system operating in its SSR mode. ESC must first be
switched to the correct radio system mode before it will recognize the receiver and
allow the One-Touch Set-Up programming. ESC ships from Novak in the Standard
Rate Mode and is ready to program if this is what type of system you are using.
For standard rate systems, skip steps A-D below and simply follow Steps 1-8.
If installing ESC with an M12 radio system operating in SSR mode, follow Steps A-D
below to switch modes (detailed steps in ‘Custom Programming’ on back) , then complete
Steps 1-8 afterwards. (Steps A-D need only be done the 1st time with different rate receiver)
With at least 2 of the Motor power wires disconnected & the ESC connected
to a charged battery pack, the receiver, & the motor’s sensor harness:
A. TURN ON THE SPEED CONTROL’S POWER
B. PRESS & HOLD ESC’S SET BUTTON until Red & Green status LEDs come on
You must continue holding button until you pass through all of the ESC’s
programming options. Release SET button once Red & Green status LEDs are lit.
C. SELECT PROPER RADIO SYSTEM MODE (2 LED flashes = Std / 1 flash = SSR)
Quick press & release the ESC’s SET button to change the selection.
D. PRESS & HOLD ESC’S SET BUTTON TO STORE NEW SELECTION
1. WITH ESC OFF, TURN ON THE TRANSMITTER’S POWER
2. PRESS & HOLD ESC’S ONE-TOUCH/SET BUTTON
3. TURN ON THE SPEED CONTROL’S POWER
With transmitter at neutral (still pressing SET button), slide ESC’s switch to ON position.
4. CONTINUE HOLDING SET BUTTON UNTIL RED LED COMES ON
5. RELEASE SET BUTTON AS SOON AS RED LED TURNS ON
6. PULL TRANSMITTER THROTTLE TO FULL-ON POSITION
Hold it there until green status LED turns solid green. (Motor won’t run during programming).
7. PUSH TRANSMITTER THROTTLE TO FULL-BRAKE/REVERSE
Hold it there until the green status LED blinks green.
8. RETURN TRANSMITTER THROTTLE TO NEUTRAL
Red status LED will turn on solid, indicating ESC is at neutral and programming is
complete. White LED may also be on/blinking, indicating that Timing Advance is OFF (0%).
If transmitter settings are changed, One-Touch Set-Up must be repeated.
NOTE: ESC will revert back to the factory-default settings
when the One-Touch set-up is performed.
one-touch programming
transmitter adjustments
Transmitter adjustments may not be needed to complete ONE-TOUCH
PROGRAMMING, however, if you have any problems with it, adjust your
transmitter as follows and repeat the ONE-TOUCH PROGRAMMING step.
THROTTLE CHANNEL ADJUSTMENTS
A. Set HIGH ATV or EPA to 100% setting. [amount of throw at full throttle]
B. Set LOW ATV, EPA, or ATL to 100% setting. [amount of throw at full brakes]
C. Set EXPONENTIAL to zero setting. [throttle channel linearity]
D. Set THROTTLE CHANNEL REV. SWITCH to either position.
E. Set THROTTLE CHANNEL TRIM to middle setting.
[adjusts neutral position/increases or decreases coast brakes]
F. Set ELECTRONIC TRIGGER THROW ADJUSTMENT to 50% throttle and 50%
brake throw–best for reversible ESCs.
[adjusts trigger throw electronic/digital pistol-grip transmitters]
G. Set MECHANICAL TRIGGER THROW to 1/2 throttle and 1/2 brake position.
timing indicator led
To conform to ROAR’s Sportsman Class rules and help organizers monitor driver
compliance in non-timing race classes, we have included a feature in this ESC
to indicate that there is Zero/NO electronic motor timing advancement.
At all times when the speed control is powered ON (and not in the programming
mode), the ESC’s white status LED will flash during normal operation.