Novak Digi-Peak (55-3085-1.5) - Manual (Page 2)

ESC programming
This ESC features 3 adjustable parameters to fine-tune the ESC’s feel &
operation for your needs. NOTE: You must first complete the ESC’s One-
Touch Programming before adjusting the ESC parameters.
DEFAULT PARAMETER SETTINGS FOR ARE LISTED IN BOLD IN TABLES BELOW
TO CHANGE PARAMETER SETTINGS:
1. CONNECT THE ESC TO 2 CHARGED BATTERY PACKS & RECEIVER.
2. TURN ON TRANSMITTER.
3. SLIDE THE ESC’s ON/OFF SWITCH TO ‘ON’ POSITION
4. WITH ESC AT NEUTRAL, PRESS & HOLD ESC’s SET BUTTON
Release ESC’s SET button once the LED is lit for the setting you wish to change.
To skip, continue to press & hold SET button until desired parameter is reached.
5. SELECT PARAMETER VALUE
LED flashes to indicate active setting (refer to tables). Quick press & release SET
button to select desired setting.
6. PRESS & HOLD SET BUTTON TO STORE NEW SELECTION
When button is pressed & held for 1 second, new selection is stored in ESC’s
memory. Status LEDs will scroll across to confirm ESC programming & ESC returns to neutral.
There is no time constraint during selection of custom parameters.
drive modes
#1 DRIVE MODE SETTINGS (1 of 3) ALL LEDs
Drive mode and amount of forward drive & braking power being applied.
>> Setting 1 = Partial Reverse Mode--Forward/Reverse/Brakes
(50% reverse).
Setting 2 = Standard Mode--Forward+Boost/Reverse/Brakes (100% reverse).
Setting 3 = Limited Mode--Forward/Reverse/Brakes (25% forward/reverse).
Setting (# flashes) 1 2 3
Drive Mode: Partial Reverse Standard Limited
voltage cut-off
#2 VOLTAGE CUT-OFF SELECTION (1 of 2) YELLOW LED
>> Changing this setting enables or disables the built-in Smart Stop
cut-off circuitry and sets the voltage cut-off point based on how many
cells are being used for the vehicle’s main battery pack.
DO NOT USE LiPo’s WITH VOLTAGE CUT-OFF CIRCUITRY TURNED OFF
Setting (# of flashes) 1 2
LiPo Voltage Cut-Off: OFF (NiMH/NiCd) ON (LiPo)
NOTE: Yellow LED will stay on at all times when the Voltage Cut-Off is active.
launch limit
#3 LAUNCH LIMIT SELECTION (1 of 2) BLUE LED
Ramps acceleration up smoothly for easier take-offs and less drive train wear.
>> Changing this setting enables or disables the Launch Limit circuitry.
Setting (# of flashes) 1 2
Launch Limit: OFF ON
hall sensor test
MOTOR SENSOR TEST BLUE-YELLOW-RED LEDs
>> This is a diagnostic feature in the ESC that allows you to easily check
the functionality of your brushless motor’s hall effect sensors & sen-
sor harness and its connections at the ESC and motor. Once activated,
slowly rotate the motor;s output/pinion shaft and the appropriate LED
will light up if a signal is received for its sensor in the motor.
Setting (# flashes) A B C
LED Color: BLUE YELLOW RED
restoring factory defaults
Every time the ESC’s One-Touch Programming is performed,
ESC automatically revert sback to the factory default settings.
Note: ESC Parameter values are subject to change due to ongoing development. Refer to our web site for updated values and more information on ESC parameters.
With higher performance electronic systems, undesirable radio system noise
may occur when used with lower quality radio systems.
High quality 2.4GHz radio systems are the best to use--
Be careful with cheap
2.4GHz systems.
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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step 2–connect motor
step 1–mount esc
Mount the speed control so that the power wires are as far away from other
electronics as possible, and will not interfere with the vehicle’s moving parts.
Select an installation location that has good airflow for cooling the ESC as
this will result in efficient operation.
1. MOUNT SPEED CONTROL IN VEHICLE
Use the included double-sided tape to mount the ESC to the vehicle’s
chassis (do NOT use glue). Avoid contact with chassis side walls or other
vehicle components to avoid vibration damage.
Be sure receiver & antenna are mounted as far from ESC, power wires,
battery, and servo as possible--These components all emit RF noise.
Note: Mount antenna as close to receiver as possible--trail excess wire off top of
antenna mast (cutting/coiling excess wire reduces radio range--2.4GHz too).
2. INSTALL ON/OFF SWITCH
Use included double-sided tape to mount switch where it will be easy to
access--select a place where it will not get damaged/switched OFF in a crash.
3. SECURE POWER WIRES TO AVOID VIBRATION DAMAGE
To prevent vibration damage, use the included tie-wraps to secure the
speed control’s heavier gauge battery and motor power wires together
and/or to a point on the vehicle to help prevent vibration and stress on
the ESC’s solder joints and the solder tabs.
1. SELECT PROPER MOTOR FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE
The Diablo speed control is designed for use with the Novak Diablo 550
sensor-based brushless motors ONLY, and will not work with other motors.
2. INSTALL PINION GEAR & ADJUST MOTOR FOR PROPER GEAR MESH
Tighten the pinion’s set screw onto the flat of motor shaft. Align the pinion
and the spur gears.
A. You NEED a small amount of play between the pinion & spur gear
(about thickness of a piece of paper)--check free play at several points around
spur gear to ensure a proper mesh (Make sure gear mesh is NOT TOO TIGHT).
B. Tighten the motor mounting screws--Avoid using excessive force that
could break the screws or strip the threaded holes in motor.
3. CONNECT MOTOR POWER WIRES TO MOTOR
The ESC’s motor leads come with gold-plated bullet-style motor
connectors factory-installed for easy motor connection--These connectors
are also available separately from Novak in different sizes for other wiring needs.
A. Connect the ESC’s BLUE Phase ‘A’ silicone motor power wire to the bullet
connector on the motor’s BLUE Phase A power wire.
B. Connect YELLOW Phase ‘B’ power wire to motor’s YELLOW Phase B wire.
C. Connect ORANGE Phase ‘C’ power wire to motor’s ORANGE Phase C wire.
4. CONNECT MOTOR SENSOR HARNESS TO ESC
Insert the 6-pin connector of the motor’s sensor harness into ESC’s sensor
harness socket—connector is keyed and only inserts in one direction.
5. CHECK FOR PROPER GEARING DURING INITIAL RUNS
ESC/Motor should never exceed 160°F--Lower gearing or check vehicle’s drive
train for binding or other problems if you experience high temperatures.
With ESC connected to a charged battery, receiver, & motor’s sensor harness:
1. 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
The red status LED will turn solid red, indicating that speed control is at neutral
and that proper programming has been completed.
[Yellow LED on at neutral indicates that LiPo Voltage Cut-Off feature is turned ON]
If transmitter settings are changed, the One-Touch Programming must be repeated.
If you experience any problems, turn off ESC and repeat One-Touch.
NOTE: One-Touch Programming reverts ESC back to factory-default settings.
STEP 5-one-touch programming
transmitter adjustments
Note: Transmitter adjustments may not be required to properly complete
the speed control’s One-Touch programming. If, however, you have any
problems with the programming, adjust your transmitter settings as listed
below and repeat ONE-TOUCH PROGRAMMING.
THROTTLE CHANNEL ADJUSTMENTS
A. Set HIGH ATV or EPA to 100%. [amount of throw at full throttle]
B. Set LOW ATV, EPA, or ATL to 100%. [amount of throw at full brakes]
C. Set EXPONENTIAL to zero setting. [throttle channel linearity]
D. Set THROTTLE CHANNEL REVERSING SWITCH to either position.
E. Set THROTTLE CHANNEL TRIM to middle . [adjusts neutral position]
F. Set ELECTRONIC TRIGGER THROW to 70% throttle/30% brake (or 7:3)--best
for racing. Set to 50%/50% for full time use with reverse for best performance.
G. Set MECHANICAL TRIGGER THROW to 2/3 throttle and 1/3 brake throw position.
•NOT ALL TRANSMITTERS HAVE ALL OF THESE ADJUSTMENTS•
step 3–connect receiver
The ESC has a user-replaceable input harness
with a 2mm mini plug on ESC end of it and the
industry-standard connector on receiver end.
The ESC works with all major radio brand’s
new receivers. Some very old receivers need
the wiring sequence changed in the plastic
3-pin connector on the receiver end-- Receiver/
servo may be damaged if sequence is incorrect.
For instructions on changing the wiring
sequences on older receivers, visit our web site.
1. CONNECT 2mm MINI PLUG TO RECEIVER HARNESS PINS ON ESC
Insert the 2mm mini plug of receiver input harness onto the 3-pin Rx
header on the ESC. White wire goes on the left side pin as shown above.
2. CONNECT RECEIVER HARNESS TO RECEIVER
Insert 3-pin connector of receiver harness into Ch.2 (throttle) slot of receiver.
black wire
(Rx negative)
red wire
(Rx positive)
middle pin
on back row
white wire
(Rx signal)
fan (+)
fan (–)
ESC
ON/OFF
Switch
User-replaceable
input signal
harness (Ch.2)
Servo plugged into
steering channel (Ch.1)
Set button
Status LEDs
FM Receiver Trail excess wire off
top of antenna mast Diablo 550
sensor-based
brushless motor
Blue (Phase A)
motor wire Yellow (Phase B)
motor wire
Red battery wires
(positive)
Black
battery wires
(negative)
Battery
connectors
Dual Battery packs
• 2S LiPo or 6-cell NiMH/NiCd •
For informative installation and how-to videos,
visit the Team Novak Channel on YouTube®.
*Note: Battery packs, servo, and receiver are not included.
To use the Novak 6V/5A 2S BEC (#5465) with this speed control, remove the
RED wire from the plug plastic on the ESC’s receiver input signal harness, and
leave the ESC’s ON/OFF switch in the ‘ON’ position at all times.
Connect the Novak BEC’s main power input leads (heavier gauge silicone wire)
to the ESC’s Positive & Negative Battery #1 solder tabs (RED to ‘B1+’ (positive)
& BLACK to ‘B1–’ (negative).
Plug the BEC’s receiver power output lead into the slot of any open/unused
channel of your receiver.
Use the BEC’s ON/OFF switch to turn the system’s power ON & OFF--or you
can leave both swtiches on and connect/disconnect battery to turn power on & off.
When using a non-Novak BEC, please follow the BEC manufacturer’s instructions
external bec connection
motor hall sensor test
step 4–connect batteries
1. CONNECT ESC’S BATTERY CONNECTORS TO BATTERY PACKS
Connect two (2) fully charged, high-quality 2S LiPo or 6-cell NiMH (1.2
VDC/cell) battery packs to the connectors on the ESC’s BLACK (positive)
and RED (negative) battery power wires. ESC will NOT operate on a single pack.
To change the battery connector on the ESC to a different type, we suggest
using low-loss high power connectors like Dean’s Ultra Plug.
• Use polarized connectors. Reverse voltage will damage ESC & void warranty.
• Use a female connector on battery packs to avoid shorting.
If using NiMH cells, Voltage Cut-Off Circuitry must be turned OFF after One-Touch programming.
Orange (Phase C)
motor wire
Brushless
motor sensor
harness
The Hall Sensor Test diagnostic feature allows you to easily check the sensors in the
brushless motor connected to the ESC to determine if they are operating normally.
This helps you pinpoint the cause of system problems, and reduce down time and
customer service expenses when you can resolve the issue yourself.
To access this feature, simply follow these steps:
1. Follow the steps in the ‘ESC PROGRAMMING’ section to access the Hall
Sensor Test option via the ESC’s SET button.
2. Slowly rotate the motor’s output/pinion shaft. If motor is installed in a
vehicle, slowly rotate the drive train so that the motor also rotates.
3. The status LEDs on the speed control should cycle through illuminating
the BLUE, YELLOW, and RED status LEDs.
If the BLUE, YELLOW, and RED LEDs light up one after another as the motor’s shaft
is rotated, the Hall Sensors in the motor are operating normally.
If any one of the BLUE, YELLOW, or RED status LEDs do not light while rotating the
motor’s shaft, there is a either a problem with the Sensor Harness (or its motor or the
ESC end connections) or with the Hall Effect Sensors in the motor’s timing section.
If your motor has a user-replaceable double-ended sensor harness, replace it with
another one to determine if this is the problem. If, after replacing the harness, all
3 of the LEDs still do not light up, it would appear that one of the motor’s sensors
has been damaged--replace the timing section of your motor, or if your motor
is not user-rebuildable, send it in the manufacturer for the appropriate service.