Novak Atom and Cyclone ESC - Manual

CYCLONE & ATOM INSTRUCTION MANUAL 1
PRECAUTIONS
WATER & ELECTRONICS DON'T MIX! Do not
operate model in or around water. Never allow
water, moisture, or other foreign materials to get
inside the ESC (Electronic Speed Control).
4-10 CELLS (CYCLONE); 4-6 CELLS (ATOM) ONLY
Never use more than 10 sub-C cells (1.2 volts DC/cell)
in the Cyclone or 6 sub-C cells in the Atom’s main
battery pack.
MOTOR CAPACITORS REQUIRED Three 0.1
µ
F (50V)
ceramic capacitors must be properly installed on every
motor to prevent radio interference.
POWER CAPACITOR REQUIRED It is necessary to use
the supplied power capacitor on the ESC in order to
dissipate noise and smooth out voltage spikes. It is also
necessary to use the Schottky diode with the Atom.
NO REVERSE VOLTAGE! Reverse battery polarity can
damage the ESC. Disconnect battery immediately.
DON'T LET TRANSISTOR TABS TOUCH Never
allow the two transistor tab banks or the heat sinks to
touch each other, solder posts or any exposed metal,
as this will create a short circuit and damage the ESC.
DISCONNECT THE BATTERIES Always disconnect the
battery pack from the ESC when not in use.
TRANSMITTER ON FIRST Always turn on the
transmitter first. This will give you control of the
radio equipment when you turn on the ESC.
DON'T GET BURNED! Transistor tabs can get hot. Do
not touch them until they have cooled.
INSULATE WIRES Always insulate exposed wiring
with heat shrink tubing to prevent short circuits.
PLEASE FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY!