Novak Club (55-1852-1) - Manual

set-up guide
Before sending your Novak product in for service, please review the
instruction manual and Trouble-Shooting Guide. Product may
appear to have failed when other problems exist. After reviewing
instructions, if you feel that you require service, obtain the most
current service options & pricing as follows:
WEB: Print out the PRODUCT SERVICE FORM from the CUSTOMER SERVICE
section of the Novak web site. Fill out required information on the form and
return it with the product requiring service.
WARRANTY SERVICE: You MUST CLAIM WARRANTY on the
PRODUCT
SERVICE FORM & include a valid cash register receipt with the purchase
date, dealer name, and phone number on it, or a previous service invoice. If
warranty provisions have been voided, there will be service charges.
• ESCs returned without a serial number will not be serviced under warranty •
TRADE-IN PROGRAM: Novak offers a trade-in program for non-warranty
items toward current and discontinued products. You can replace, exchange,
or upgrade Novak products as listed within the trade-in program. Complete
a Non-Warranty Service Form to be eligible.
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
• 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
product being returned.
• Novak R/C, Inc. does not make any internal electronic components
(transistors, resistors, etc.) available for sale.
NOVAK R/C, INC.
19 Rancho Circle, Lake Forest, CA 92630
PHONE: (949) 833-8873 • Monday-Thursday
Customer Service E-mail: [email protected]
#55-1852-1 Rev.3
1-2014
SPECIFICATIONS
Input Voltage Limit .................................................................. 2S LiPo
Motor Compatibility ........................................ Sensor-Based Brushless
540-Size Brushless Motor Limit ..............................17.5-turn or higher
380-Size Brushless Motor Limit ......................................................Any
ESC Footprint ......................................1.15” x 0.95” (29.0 x 24.3mm)
ESC Height .................................................................0.66” (16.8mm)
ESC Weight (w/o wires) ..................................0.69 ounce (19.5 grams)
B.E.C. Voltage ...................................................................6.0 volts DC
B.E.C. Current ....................................................................... 2.0 amps
Power Wire (Battery/Motor) ............................. 14G Super-Flex Silicone
On-Resistance ......................0.0011 ohm per phase (@25°C trans.temp.)
LiPo Voltage Cut-Off .......................................................................Yes
Thermal Overload Protection ..........................................................Yes
PLUG-IN INPUT SIGNAL HARNESS (MINI-JST) [Novak kits #5304 & #5309]
Input signal harness with 2mm Mini plug on ESC end--4.5” (#5304), 9” (#5309).
BATTERY HARNESS WITH TRAXXAS® CONNECTOR [Novak kit #5331]
Flexible 14GA red and black Super-Flex silcone power wire with Traxxas®
battery connector.
BRUSHLESS MOTOR CONNECTOR WIRE SET [Novak kit #5332]
Flexible 14GA Super-Flex silicone motor power wires with gold-plated
connectors for low-resistance connections.
1S LiPo BOOSTER MODULE [Novak kit #5477]
Supplies 6.0V/3A to receiver & servo for optimal performance. For 1S racing
and 2.4GHz transmitter usage.
SUPER-FLEX SILICONE 14GA WIRE SET [Novak kit #5508]
Two each of 9” length black, red, blue, yellow, and orange 14GA wire.
REPLACEMENT ESC SWITCH HARNESS [Novak kit #5600]
Replacement ON/OFF switch harness for ESC.
GLITCH BUSTER CAPACITOR [Novak kit #5626]
Supplies reserve power to the receiver during spikes of heavy load to avoid
radio signal drop-out.
25x25x10mm COOLING FANS [Novak kits #5649 & #5653]
Cooling fans with 2mm Mini power plug to fit the fan power output pins on
many Novak ESCs. Single fan (#5649), 2-pack of fans (#5653).
REPLACEMENT POWERCAP HARNESS [Novak kit #5682]
1000µF, 16V replacement PowerCap harness for ESC.
POWER CONNECTORS–3.5mm & 4mm [Novak kit #5731 & #5741]
Low-Loss high-power bullet style connectors generate dozens of wiring
routing and installation options.
LEAD-FREE SILVER SOLDER [Novak kit #5831-#5833]
3% Silver solder for high-conductivity solder joints--6gr (#5831), 15gr
(#5832), 100gr (#5833).
MOUNTING TAPE 25x35mm [Novak kit #5840 & #5841]
Cushioned, double-sided tape for mounting electronics--10pc (#5840),
100pc (#5841).
HEAT SHRINK TUBING [Novak kit #5850 & #5851]
6” long heat shrink tubing in six sizes from 1/16” to 3/8”--6pc kit (#5850),
24pc kit (#5851).
ACCESSORIES
This ESC is guaranteed to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period
of 120 days from original purchase date (verified by dated, itemized sales receipt).
Warranty does not cover incorrect installation, components worn by use, damage
to case or exposed circuit boards, damage from using more than 2 LiPo cells input
voltage, using insufficient LiPo batteries that cannot supply the amperage required
by this system, cross-connection of battery/motor power wires, overheating solder
tabs, reverse voltage application, improper use or installation of external BEC, damage
resulting from thermal overload or short-circuiting motor, damage from incorrect
installation of FET servo or receiver battery pack, damage due to free revving motor,
not using or incorrect installation of a PowerCap or Power Trans-Cap Module on ESC
or operating ESC with a damaged PowerCap, using a Schottky diode, splices to input
harness or ON/OFF switch, damage from excessive force when using the One-Touch/
SET button or from disassembling case, tampering with internal electronics, allowing
water, moisture, or any other foreign material to enter ESC or get onto the PC board,
incorrect installation/wiring of input plug plastic, allowing exposed wiring or solder
tabs to short-circuit, or any damage caused by a crash, flooding, or natural disaster.
Because Novak has no control over connection & use of ESC or other related electronics,
no liability may be assumed nor will be accepted for any damage resulting from the
use of this product. Every Novak ESC & motor is thoroughly tested & cycled before
leaving our facility and is, therefore, considered operational. By the act of connecting/
operating ESC, user accepts all resulting liability. In no case shall our liability exceed
the product’s original cost. We reserve the right to modify warranty provisions without
notice. This product is not intended for use by children under 14 years of age without
the strict supervision of an adult. Use of this product in an uncontrolled manner may
result in physical damage or injuries—take extra care when operating any remote control
vehicle. Melted ESCs/motors are not covered by the warranty.
Designed by Novak R/C, Inc. in California and assembled with globally sourced
components.
©2014 Novak R/C, Inc. • All Rights Reserved • No part of these instructions may be
reproduced without the written permission of Novak R/C, Inc. Club ESC, Thermal
Overload Protection, & One-Touch Set-Up are all trademarks of Novak R/C, Inc.
The Novak Club brushless ESC is compact in size and has a built-in Drive
Mode developed with the inputs from our top team drivers that is perfect
for non-timing spec class racing. The Club is factory-programmed & ready
to race, right out of the box.....Just One-Touch & Go!
The Club ESC also features built-in Smart-Stop LiPo Voltage Cut-Off
Circuitry and On-Board Temperature Monitoring to keep things in check.
WATER & ELECTRONICS DON’T MIX!
Allowing water, moisture, or other foreign materials to get inside the
speed control will void product’s warranty.
MUST BE 14 YEARS OR OLDER TO OPERATE
Strict adult supervision is required for use by children under 14 years of age.
NO SCHOTTKY DIODES!
Do not use Schottky diodes with with reversible ESCs!
2S LiPo ONLY
NEVER exceed 2S LiPo for the vehicle’s main battery pack.
DISCONNECT BATTERIES WHEN NOT IN USE
Always disconnect batteries from the ESC when not in use or left
unattended to avoid short circuits and possible fire hazard.
POWERCAP REQUIRED
An external PowerCap is installed on the ESC & MUST be used at all
times. Failure to use the correct Novak PowerCap will result in higher ESC
temperatures & possible damage.
GOOD QUALITY LiPo BATTERIES SUGGESTED
Using low quality LiPo batteries that cannot supply the amperage
required by this system will result in possible battery, ESC, & motor
damage, and will void the warranty.
TRANSMITTER ON FIRST
Always turn on transmitter power first so you will have control of
vehicle when you turn the ESC’s power on.
GOOD QUALITY RADIO SYSTEM SUGGESTED
Undesirable radio noise may occur when using lower quality radio
systems. 2.4GHz radio system use is best; high quality FM system is
acceptable; AM systems are NOT recommended.
DO NOT BUNDLE POWER & SIGNAL WIRES TOGETHER
RF noise in the power wires can adversely effect radio system performance.
INSULATE WIRES & NO REVERSE VOLTAGE!
Insulate all exposed wiring with heat shrink tubing or electrical tape
to prevent short circuits, & never reverse connect the battery--ESC
damage will occur & void the warranty.
NO CA GLUE
CA glue or its fumes can damage the PC board and internal
components of the ESC & cause premature failure.
PRECAUTIONS
TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE SERVICE PROCEDURES
PRODUCT WARRANTY
ERROR / LED CODES
Steering Channel Works But Motor Will Not Run
• Possible receiver damage––Check operation with a different
receiver.
• Possible internal damage––Refer to ‘SERVICE PROCEDURES’ section.
• Check motor or motor connections.
• Check ESC is plugged into receiver’s throttle channel. Check signal
harness wire sequence.
Receiver Glitches/Throttle Stutters During Acceleration
• Receiver or antenna too close to the ESC, power wires, battery, or
motor––Install in a different position.
• Bad motor connections––Check wiring & connections.
• Low voltage to receiver––Try Novak Glitch Buster (#5626) on
receiver to retain power during surges of high current draw.
• PowerCap damaged/missing––Replace PowerCap/Trans-Cap
Module with correct replacement.
• Battery pack damaged or weak––Try a different battery pack.
• Excessive current to motor—Use a milder motor or a smaller pinion
gear on motor.
• Untidy wires or signal and power wires are bundled together.
Input harness, servo harness, and power wires should be bundled
separately. Power wires should be as short as possible.
Motor and Steering Servo Do Not Work
• Check wires, receiver signal harness wiring & color sequence, radio
system, crystals, battery/motor connectors, & battery pack.
• Possible receiver damage––Check operation with a different
receiver.
• Possible internal damage––Refer to Service Procedures.
Motor Runs Backward
• Reverse motor wiring––Swap RED & Black motor wire connections
at motor.
• Improper One-Touch Programming set up––Refer to ‘ONE-TOUCH
PROGRAMMING’.
Speed Control Runs Excessively Hot
• Gear ratio too low––Increase gear ratio/Reduce pinion size.
• Motor is damaged––Try a different motor.
Model Runs Slowly/Slow Acceleration
• Gear ratio too high––Reduce gear ratio/Increase pinion.
• Bad battery or connectors––Check & replace if needed.
• Incorrect transmitter/ESC adjustment––Refer to ‘TRANSMITTER
ADJUSTMENTS’.
• PowerCap damaged or missing––Replace PowerCap or Power
Trans-Cap Module with correct replacement.
ESC Is Melted Or Burnt/ESC Runs With Switch Off
• Internal damage––Refer to Service Procedures.
No Power to the BEC
• Check power wire connections to your battery, ESC and BEC unit.
• Check that BEC input harness is plugged into receiver & the ESC’s
red wire is removed from the input harness.
• Be sure that the BEC unit switch is turned ON.
• Red & Green status LEDs on solid––Check input signal harness
connections. Check input signal harness wiring sequence––Refer
to STEP 3.
• Blue & Red status LEDs blinking. Possible thermal shut-down––
Check gear ratio & free operation of drive train for possible
overloading/ESC is being severely over-loaded––allow system to
cool & return throttle to neutral to regain motor control. LEDs will
continue to blink until system is cooled down.
• Red & Yellow status LEDs toggling. LiPo battery has reached critical
safety voltage & LiPo Cut-Off circuitry has cut-off throttle output.
Recharge battery.
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