Adjusting The Electronic Speed Control - Traxxas Bandit 2405 Owner's Manual

Adjusting the Electronic Speed Control

XL-5 electronic speed controls are factory set and should not require any
adjustments. These instructions are provided for your reference.
Transmitter Adjustments for the XL-5 ESC
Before attempting to program your XL-5 ESC, it is important to make
sure that your transmitter is properly adjusted (set back to the factory
defaults). Otherwise, you may not get the best performance from your
speed control.
The transmitter should be adjusted as follows:
1. Set the throttle neutral switch to the 50/50 setting.
2. Set the throttle trim to the middle "0" setting. This adjusts the
neutral position.
3. Set the Channel 2 servo reversing switch to the left position.
4. Do not change the position of any of the servo reversing switches
after programming the XL-5 ESC.
XL-5 Setup Programming (Calibrating your ESC and transmitter)
Read through all of the programming steps before you begin. If you get
lost during programming or receive unexpected results, simply unplug
the battery, wait a few seconds, plug the battery back in, and start over.
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 before
it is programmed.
2. Connect a fully charged
battery pack to the XL-5.
B
3. Turn on the transmitter
(with the throttle at neutral).
4. Press and hold the ESC set button
(A). The LED will first turn green and
then red. Release the set button.
C
5. When the LED blinks RED ONCE. Pull
the throttle trigger to the full throttle
position and hold it there (B).
6. When the LED blinks RED TWICE.
Push the throttle trigger to the full
reverse and hold it there (C).
7. When the LED turns solid GREEN, programming is
complete. The LED will continuously shines green
indicating the XL-5 is on and at neutral (D).
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.
1. With the transmitter on, press the set button for ½ second, until the
LED shines GREEN, then immediately release the button. 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 GREEN and then release. (Note: If the
throttle is not at neutral or if the throttle trim has been altered, the LED
will turn off after one second and the wheels may begin to drive.)
2. Apply forward throttle. The LED will turn off until full throttle power is
reached. At full throttle, the led will shine GREEN.
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 GREEN.
4. Return the throttle trigger to neutral. The LED will shine GREEN.
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
A
shine GREEN.
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
Green then Red
or driveline damage.
7. To turn the XL-5 off, press the set button until the green LED turns off.
Thermal Shutdown Protection
The XL-5 is equipped with thermal shutdown protection to guard
against overheating caused by excessive current flow. If the operating
Once Red
temperature exceeds safe limits, the XL-5 will automatically shut down.
The LED on the face of the XL-5 will continuously shine green, 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.
XL-5 Profile Selection
Twice Red
The speed control is factory set to Profile #1 (100% forward, brakes, and
D
reverse). To disable reverse (Profile #2) or to allow 50% forward and
50% reverse (Profile #3), follow the steps on page 18. The speed control
should be connected to the receiver and battery, and the transmitter
should be adjusted as described previously. The profiles are selected
by entering the programming mode.
Solid Green
(MODELS 3605, 3705, 405)
XL-5 Specifications
Input voltage:
4 to 8 cells (4.8 to 9.6V)
Motor limit:
15-turns (540)
12-turns (550)
Peak current - fwd/rev:
60A/60A
Braking current:
60A
BEC voltage:
6V
Transistor type:
MOSFET
XL-5 Wiring Diagram
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