Traxxas XL-5 Instructions page 3

and start over. The default profile is Sport Mode (Profile #1), which has
100% forward, 100% brakes, 100% reverse. You can change the profile
later after setup is complete.
1. Disconnect one of the motor wires between the XL-5 and the motor. This
is a precaution to prevent runaway when the speed control is turned
on for the first time (before it is programmed). The motor does not run
during the programming sequence. If the motor wires are soldered you
may leave them connected, but make sure to enter the programming
mode directly (step 4) to avoid a runaway.
2. Connect a fully charged battery pack to the XL-5.
3. Turn on the transmitter (with the throttle at neutral as
described above).
4. Press and hold the EZ-Set button (A). The LED
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will first turn green and then red.
Once the LED turns red, immediately
release the EZ-Set button. The red LED
will turn off after three seconds.
5. Next, the LED will blink RED ONCE.
Pull the throttle trigger to the full
throttle position and hold it there (B).
6. After three seconds, the LED will blink
RED TWICE. Push the throttle trigger
to the full reverse/brake position and
hold it there (C).
7. When the LED blinks GREEN ONCE, programming
is complete. The LED will then shine green or red
(depending on Low-Voltage Detection setting)
indicating the XL-5 is on and at neutral (D).
8. To turn the XL-5 off, press the EZ-Set button until the green LED turns off.
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XL-5 Operation
To operate the speed control and test the programming, reconnect the
motor wires and place the vehicle on a stable block or stand so that all of
the driven wheels are off the ground.
Note that in steps 1-8 below, Low-Voltage Detection is DISABLED (factory
default) and the LED shines red. If Low-Voltage Detection is ACTIVATED,
the LED will shine green instead of red in steps 1-8 below. Never use LiPo
batteries while Low-Voltage Detection is disabled.
1. With the transmitter on, press and release the EZ-Set button. The LED will
shine RED. This turns the XL-5 on. If you press and release too quickly,
you may hear the steering servo jump but the LED may not stay on.
Simply press the button again until the LED shines RED and then release.
2. Apply forward throttle. The LED will turn off until full throttle power is
reached. At full throttle, the led will shine RED.
3. Move the trigger forward to apply the brakes. Note that braking control
is fully proportional. The LED will turn off until full braking power is
reached. At full brakes, the LED will shine RED.
4. Return the throttle trigger to neutral. The LED will shine RED.
5. Move the throttle trigger forward again to engage reverse (Profile
#1). The LED will turn off. Once full reverse power is reached, the LED
will shine RED.
6. To stop, return the throttle trigger to neutral. Note that there is no
programmed delay when changing from reverse to forward. Use caution
to avoid slamming the speed control from reverse to forward. On high-
traction surfaces, this could result in transmission or driveline damage.
7. To turn the XL-5 off, press and hold the EZ-Set button for 1½ seconds or
until the red LED turns off.
8. The XL-5 is equipped with thermal shutdown protection to guard
against overheating caused by excessive current flow. If the operating
temperature exceeds safe limits, the XL-5 will automatically shut down.
The LED on the face of the XL-5 will rapidly blink red, even if the throttle
trigger is moved back and forth. Once the temperature returns to a safe
level, the XL-5 will once again function normally. See the Troubleshooting
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Guide for conditions that could cause the XL-5 to overheat.
Profile Selection
The speed control is factory set to Sport Mode (100% forward, brakes, and
reverse). To disable reverse (Race Mode) or to allow 50% power (patented
Green then Red
Once Red
Twice Red
Solid Green
Training Mode), follow these steps. The speed control should be connected
to the receiver and the transmitter adjusted as described previously. The
profiles are selected by entering the programming mode.
Sport Mode (Profile #1: 100% Forward, 100% Brakes, 100% Reverse)
1. With the ESC off and the battery plugged in, turn on the transmitter
with the throttle at neutral.
2. Press and hold the EZ-Set button. The LED will turn GREEN, then change
to RED and then turn off. Continue
holding the EZ-Set button (A).
3. When the LED blinks RED ONCE (B),
release the EZ-Set button (C).
4. The LED will blink and then turn
solid green (Low-Voltage Detection
ACTIVE) or red (Low-Voltage Detection
DISABLED). The model is ready to
drive (D).
Race Mode (Profile #2: 100% Forward,
100% Brakes, No Reverse)
1. With the ESC off and the battery plugged in, turn on the transmitter
with the throttle at neutral.
2. Press and hold the EZ-Set button. The
LED will turn GREEN, then change
to RED and then turn off. Continue
holding the EZ-Set button (A).
3. When the LED blinks RED TWICE
(B), release the EZ-Set button (C).
4. The LED will blink and then turn
solid green (Low-Voltage Detection
ACTIVE) or red (Low-Voltage
Detection DISABLED). The model is
ready to drive (D).
Training Mode (Profile #3: 50% Forward, 100% Brakes, 50% Reverse)
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This profile is provided to reduce the power output allowing beginning
drivers to better control the model. As driving skills improve, simply
change to profile #1 or #2 for full-power operation.
1. With the ESC off and the battery plugged in, turn on the transmitter with
the throttle at neutral.
2. Press and hold the EZ-Set button.
The LED will turn GREEN, then
change to RED and then turn off.
Continue holding the EZ-Set
button (A).
3. When the LED blinks RED THREE TIMES
(B), release the set button (C).
4. The LED will blink and then turn solid
green (Low-Voltage Detection ACTIVE)
or red (Low-Voltage Detection DISABLED). The model is ready
to drive (D).
LED Codes and Protection Modes
• Solid Green: XL-5 power-on light. Low-Voltage Detection is ACTIVATED
(LiPo setting).
• Solid Red: XL-5 power-on light. Low-Voltage Detection is DISABLED
(NiMH setting). Never use LiPo batteries while Low-Voltage Detection
is disabled.
• Fast Blinking Red: The XL-5 is equipped with thermal shutdown
protection to guard against overheating caused by excessive current
flow. If the operating temperature exceeds safe limits, the XL-5 will
automatically shut down. Let the XL-5 cool. Make sure your model is
properly geared for the conditions.
• Slow Blinking Red (when Low-Voltage Detection is activated): The
XL-5 has entered Low-Voltage Protection. When the battery voltage
begins to reach the minimum recommended discharge voltage
threshold for LiPo battery packs, the XL-5 will limit the power output
to 50% throttle. When the battery voltage attempts to fall below the
minimum threshold, the XL-5 will shut down all motor output. The
LED on the speed control will slowly blink red, indicating a low-voltage
Green to Red to Off One blink Red
Solid
Release
Green to Red to Off Two blinks Red
Release Solid
Green to Red to Off Three blinks Red
Solid
Release