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VENOM Smart Temp Fail Safe Instructions

VENOM Smart Temp Fail Safe Instructions

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Thank you for purchasing the Venom Smart Temp (VST). These instructions will help you navigate through the many
features of this advanced on-board monitoring system. Please take a minute and read through these instructions to
familiarize yourself with the Venom Smart Temp before installing and using it. A few minutes up front will make the installation
and programming easier to understand.
1. Getting to know your Venom Smart Temp / Fail Safe
Features:
• Current Engine Temp with Peak Temp Recall
• Overheat Fail Safe with Programmable Throttle Limiter
Temperature Probe Loop
Note: For best results,
make sure the probe
loop is as close to the
bottom of the head as
possible and the red
portion is 90º-180º
away from the exhaust
port.
Red
2. Main Screen
6.5
v
The Main Screen switches every 5 seconds between Voltage and Temp Readings. To switch the Temp Reading from Celsius to
Fahrenheit and back, press the Down/ ºC/ ºF once when the Temp screen is displayed.
Venom Smart Temp / Fail Safe Instructions
Venom Smart Temp / Fail Safe Instructions
From Throttle Servo
Engine Head
Probe Loop End
Crankcase
021
5 seconds
• Digital Volt Meter with Low Voltage Fail Safe
• Radio Fail Safe with Automatic Braking.
MAX/UP
Press to see maximum temperature recorded
when in the main screen or to increase a value
during setup modes.
DOWN/ ºC/ ºF
Press to decrease a value during setup modes
or use to select between Celsius and Fahrenheit
temperature readings when in the main screen
SET
Press to scroll through setup screens and
sub menus.
Positive (+)
Negative (-)
Signal (s)
To Receiver
The smart temp is designed for 4.8 to 6.0 volt radio systems and
temperatures ranging between 122º-392ºF (50º-200ºC). Using
higher voltages and temperatures may damage the module and
void the manufacturer's warranty.
Note: When using the Venom Smart Temp, always turn the
transmitter on first, then the receiver.
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DOWN/ ºC / ºF
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Summary of Contents for VENOM Smart Temp

  • Page 1 Please take a minute and read through these instructions to familiarize yourself with the Venom Smart Temp before installing and using it. A few minutes up front will make the installation and programming easier to understand.
  • Page 2 3. Overheat Fail Safe (First Menu Screen) The Venom Overheat Fail Safe is the best way to protect your nitro engine from serious damage that can occur when a nitro engine overheats. Once the overheat temp is set, the VST will constantly monitor your engine temperature. In the event the temperature exceeds the set temp, the VST will engage the Overheat Fail Safe and limit the percentage of throttle available until the engine temperature drops 5º...
  • Page 3 Radio Signal Failure. The Throttle will stay in the last position recorded when the failure occurred, or may behave erratically depending on the nature of the fault. NOTE! Venom Racing highly recommends always using the radio fail safe feature to protect = Radio Fail Safe On/Off Screen your model from serious damage that can occur from radio signal loss.
  • Page 4: Limited Warranty

    Warranty Service and Support Thank you for purchasing the Venom Smart Temp / Fail Safe. We want to assure you that all of our products are backed by first-class customer service and support. If you have any questions or concerns about the VST, please call our Customer Service Department toll free at 800-705-0620, Monday-Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm Pacific Standard Time.