User manual NOVAK FUSION ESC

[. . . ] OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FUSION DUAL-PROFILE The Fusion Dual-Profile high-frequency ESC (Electronic Speed Control) features Two User-Selectable Throttle Profiles and Novak's exclusive One-Touch Set-UpTM. With Polar Drive TechnologyTM and Digital Anti-Glitch Circuitry TM, the Fusion runs faster, longer, and smoother than other sport level ESCs. While Radio Priority CircuitryTM maintains steering control even after the battery has discharged. The Fusion also has built-in brake light circuitry to power two external LEDs for added realism with Touring Sedans and Formula One cars. [. . . ] · Make sure ESC is plugged into the throttle channel of receiver. Check throttle channel operation with a servo. Check wiring color sequence of receiver signal harness. · Possible internal damage­­Refer to Service Procedures. 1. INSTALL MOTOR CAPACITORS Electric motors generate radio noise that can interfere with your receiver and cause radio problems. Included in the accessory kit with the speed control are three 0. 1µF (50V) non-polarized, ceramic capacitors. These capacitors must be installed on every motor to help reduce the noise generated by the motor and also to prevent possible damage to the speed control. Solder 0. 1µF (50V) capacitors between: · POSITIVE (+) motor tab & NEGATIVE (-) motor tab. · POSITIVE (+) motor tab & GROUND tab*. · NEGATIVE (-) motor tab & GROUND tab*. *If your motor does not have a ground tab, solder the capacitor leads to the can of the motor as shown below. 2. Set LOW ATV, EPA, or ATL to maximum setting. [Controls amount of throw from neutral to full brakes] [Reduce this after ESC adjustment to reduce amount of brakes] 3. Set EXPONENTIAL to zero setting. [Controls the linearity of the throttle channel] Receiver Glitches/Throttle Stutters During Acceleration · Motor capacitors broken or missing­­Refer to Step 4. · Receiver or antenna too close to speed control, power wires, battery, or motor­­Refer to Step 3. · Bad connections­­Check wiring and connectors. · Motor brushes worn­­Replace brushes. · Excessive current to motor­­Use a milder motor or a smaller pinion gear. 4. Set THROTTLE CHANNEL TRIM to middle setting. [Adjusts the neutral position of speed control] [Increase or decrease after ESC adjustment to adjust coast brakes­­can be used to give braking in neutral trigger position] Negative (-) motor tab 0. 1µF Capacitors Schottky diode Positive (+) motor tab Extra 0. 1µF capacitors available in Novak kit #5620. Set THROTTLE CHANNEL REVERSING SWITCH to either position. [Do not change switch position after programming] 6. Set ELECTRONIC TRIGGER THROW ADJUSTMENT to 70% throttle and 30% brake throw (or 7:3). [Adjusts pistol-grip transmitter's throttle trigger throw] Motor and Steering Servo Do Not Work · Check wires, receiver signal harness wiring and color sequence, radio system, crystals, battery and motor connectors, and battery pack. · Possible internal damage­­Refer to Service Procedures. 7. Set MECHANICAL TRIGGER THROW ADJUSTMENT to position with 2/3 throttle and 1/3 brake throw. [Adjusts pistol-grip transmitter's throttle trigger throw] Model Runs Slowly / Slow Acceleration · Check motor and battery connectors­­Replace if needed. · Bad battery or motor­­Check operation with another. [. . . ] Modified or Stock To check or change the active throttle profile: Mount switch where it will be easy to get to. BRAKE LIGHTS The Fusion is equipped with built-in brake light circuitry to power two LEDs. (Novak Brake Light accessory kit #5655) To connect brake lights to the Fusion: 1. Strip about 1/8" of insulation off of both the red and the black small (26 gauge) wires that exit the back of the speed control along with the battery and motor wires. Strip about 1/8" of insulation off both ends of the small (26 gauge) extension wires that are the correct length to reach the position that the brake light is mounted. [. . . ]