User manual NOVAK HAVOC 3S BASIC SETUP GUIDE V2 4-2010

[. . . ] eRRoR codeS The Havoc 3S ESC is equipped with internal protection. The following is a list of error codes depicted through LEDs­­most flash when throttle is applied. ·All status LEDs scroll from left to right­­Checkbluesensorharnesswire fordisconnectionormotordoesnothavetemperatureprotection. Forproper operation, replace blue sensor harness wire or motor with temperature protection. CheckNovakWebsiteformotorcompatibilitylist. ·Red & Green status LEDs on solid­­Check input signal harness connections at ESC and receiver. [. . . ] User-replaceable input signal harness is available in both short and long lengths. 4. 5" harness in Novak kit #5315, and 9. 0" harness in Novak kit #5320. SeRVice pRoceduReS Beforesendingyourspeedcontrolorbrushlessmotorsysteminforservice, reviewTrouble-Shootingguideandinstructions. Systemmayappeartohave failedwhenotherproblemsexist. Afterreviewinginstructions, ifyoufeelthatyourESC/systemrequiresservice, pleaseobtainthemostcurrentproductserviceoptionsandpricingby thefollowingways: WEB SITE: PrintacopyofthePRODUCT SERVICE FORMfromtheCUSTOMER SERVICEsectionoftheWebsite. Fillouttheneededinformationonthisform andreturnitwiththeNovakproductthatrequiresservicing. PHONE/FAX: Ifyoudonothaveaccesstotheinternet, pleasecontactourcustomerservicedepartmentbyphoneorfaxaslistedbelow. on PRODUCT SERVICE FORM & include a valid cash register receipt with purchasedateanddealername&phonenumberonit, oraninvoicefromprevious service. Ifwarrantyprovisionshavebeenvoided, therewillbeacharge. · ESCs returned without a serial number will not be serviced under warranty · · Dealers/distributorsarenotauthorizedtoreplaceproductsthoughttobedefective. ·Ifahobbydealerreturnsyourproductforservice, submitacompletedPRODUCT SERVICE FORM tothedealerandmakesureitisincludedwithproduct. does not make any internal electronic components (transistors, resistors, etc. )availableforsale. ·Productsthatoperatenormallywillhaveaservicecharge. DO NOT FREE REV OR OpERATE WITHOuT LOAD!DISCONNECT bATTERIES WHEN NOT IN uSE 2-3 CELL Li-po OR 4 TO 9 CELLS ONLy plastic tabs metal barbs metal socket on end of sensor harness wires RepLaceMent 30x30x6MM cooLinG fanS [Novak kits #5648 & 5652] Novak cooling fans fit Havoc 3S's heat sink perfectly & have correct power plug for easy connection. Single fan in Novak kit #5648 and 2-pack of fans in Novak kit #5652. High silver content for ultra low-resistance solder joints for high efficiency and better performance. 6g in Novak #5831, 15g in Novak #5832 and 100g in Novak #5833. auXiLiaRY fan output Novak The included Novak 30x30x6mm clear #5648 cooling fan (Novak kit #5648) is required installed for the Havoc 3S ESC when using a 3-cell Li-Po pack. Inaddition, thefancomeswith theconnectoralreadyonittomatchthepins ontheHavoc3S. NOVAK bRuSHLESS MOTORS ONLy NO REVERSE VOLTAGE! Lead-fRee 3% SiLVeR RacinG SoLdeR [Novak kit #5831, 5832 & 5833] eSc SWitcH HaRneSS [Novak kit #5600] Replacement switch for Havoc 3S ESC and all Novak ESCs with switches. WARRANTY SERVICE: Forwarrantywork, youMUST CLAIM WARRANTY pOWER TRANS-CAp MODuLE REQuIRED TRANSMITTER ON FIRST pRoduct WaRRantY The Havoc 3S Brushless/Brush ESC is guaranteed to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of 120 days from the original date of purchase (verified by dated, itemized sales receipt). These pins output 6. 0 VDC (same as the BEC), so you will get maximum output from your cooling fanswithoutoverpoweringthembyrunning directlyfromthebatterypack'svoltage. Thepin-outlabellocatedonthefrontlower section of the ESC's case (under the pins, push button & LEDs)showsthepolarityofthe fanpoweroutputpins. ADDITIONAL NOTES: GOOD QuALITy LI-pO bATTERIES SuGGESTED GOOD QuALITy TRANSMITTER SuGGESTED positive fan pin negative fan pin pin-out label FIGURE 8 Novak Electronics, Inc. (949)833-8873·FAX(949)833-1631 CustomerServicee-mail:cs@teamnovak. com ServiceHours:refertoNovakWebsite DO NOT buNDLE pOWER & SIGNAL WIRES TOGETHER RF noise in the power wires can adversely effect radio system performance. Always insulate exposed wiring with heat shrink tubing or electrical tape to prevent short circuits. Exposure to CA glue or its fumes can cause damage to internal components of the ESC and result in premature failure. INSuLATE WIRES NO CA GLuE Theyarethe2pinsonthefrontedgeofthecircuitboard--Positive(+)isonthe left, andNegative(­)isontheright. The set of 3 pins behind them are for the userreplaceable input signal harness--The polarity of those is the same: Positive in the middle, Negative on the right and the extra pin on the left is for the input signal. P4 www. teamnovak. com P1 Step 1 -- connect input HaRneSS TheHavoc3SESChastheindustry-standardreceiverinputconnectoronauserreplaceableinputharness&works with all major radio brand's new receivers. However, some very old receivers must have the wiring sequence in the plastic 3-pinconnectorhousingchanged. This is important, because receiver & servo electronics may be damaged if the sequence is incorrect. Step 2 -- WiRinG eSc & MotoR n o Va k B R u S H L e S S M o t o R S (Figure 4) 1. MOTORCAPACITORSNOTNEEDED Novakbrushlessmotorsdonotrequireexternalmotorcapacitors. 2. DONOTUSESCHOTTKYDIODESWITHHAVOC3SESC Schottky diodes must NOT be used with reversible ESCs (including brushless). Schottky diode usage will damage the ESC & void warranty. 3. FACTORY-INSTALLEDPOWERTRANS-CAPMODULEREQUIRED Thefactory-installedPowerTrans-CapmoduleMUSTbeusedwithbrushless &brush-typemotors. If Trans-Cap module becomes dented or damaged, ESC failure can occur--replace immediately. Longer Trans-Cap module wires will decrease performance. [. . . ] 7. PUSHTRANSMITTERTHROTTLETOFULLBRAKES Holditthereuntilthegreen status LED blinks green. 8. RETURNTRANSMITTERTHROTTLETONEUTRAL Red status LEDwillturn solid red, indicatingthatspeedcontrolis atneutralandthatproperprogramminghasbeencompleted. NOTE: If transmitter settings are changed, One-Touch Programming must be repeated. If you experience any problems, turn off ESC & repeat One-Touch. REMEMBER: Whenever One-Touch set-up is performed, ESC automatically reverts to factory default settings. FIGURE 3 With a small flatbladed standard screwdriver, gently lift plastic prong until wire and metal socket easily slide out of plastic housing. Novak sensor-based brushless motor down to 8. 5 turns Install pinion gear (refer to p. [. . . ]