Novak Club (55-1852-1) User Manual download pdf

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.

components.

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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