Traxxas SLEDGE Owner's Manual page 19

• Solid Green: VXL-6s power-on light. Low-Voltage
Detection is ACTIVATED (LiPo setting).
• Solid Red: VXL-6s power-on light. Low-Voltage
Detection is DISABLED (NIMH setting).
• Current LED (A) Solid Red: The VXL-6s has entered
Overcurrent Protection, Stage 1. When excessive
current flow (amperage) is being routed through the
power system caused by failure to use the appropriate
gearing ratio for the drivetrain and the driving surface,
the VXL-6s will limit the power output to 50% throttle.
Make sure your model is properly geared for the
driving conditions. Before continuing, inspect the
vehicle for damage. To reset, disconnect and then
reconnect the batteries.
• Current LED (A) Fast Blinking Red: The VXL-6s has
entered Overcurrent Protection, Stage 2. When
the current flow (amperage) spikes temporarily
due to a bound or restricted driveline (model is
stuck against an object or encountered a restrictive
driving surface), the VXL-6s will automatically shut
down (fail-safe mode). Stop driving the vehicle. The
VXL-6s will stay in this mode until the current flow is
recovered (obstruction is removed, model is moved
to a smoother driving surface) and the throttle is
returned to neutral. To reset, disconnect and then
reconnect the batteries.
• Voltage LED (V) Solid Red: The VXL-6s has entered
Low Voltage Protection, Stage 1. When the battery
voltage begins to reach the minimum recommended
discharge voltage threshold for LiPo battery packs,
the VXL-6s will limit the power output to 50% throttle.
Stop driving the model. The VXL-6s will stay in this
mode until the battery voltage is recovered or fully
charged batteries are connected.
• Voltage LED (V) Slow Blinking Red: The VXL-6s has
entered Low Voltage Protection, Stage 2. When the
battery voltage attempts to fall below the minimum
threshold, the VXL-6s will automatically shut down
(fail-safe mode). The LED on the speed control will
slowly blink red, indicating a low-voltage shutdown.
Stop driving the model. The VXL-6s will stay in this
mode until fully charged batteries are connected.
ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL
• Voltage LED (V) Fast Blinking Red: If the motor
has no power, the VXL-6s has entered Overvoltage
Protection. If the battery voltage from the connected
battery packs is too high, the VXL-6s will go into a
fail-safe mode. WARNING: If input voltage exceeds
approximately 33.6 volts (16.8 maximum peak input
voltage per battery pack), the ESC may be damaged.
Do not exceed 33.6 maximum total peak voltage. Stop
driving the model and disconnect the batteries.
• Temperature LED ( ) Solid Red: The VXL-6s has A V
entered Thermal Shutdown Protection, Stage 1 to
guard against overheating caused by excessive current
flow. The VXL-6s will limit the power output to 50%
throttle. Stop driving the model. Inspect the cooling
fan on the ESC to make sure it is operating. Allow the
power system to cool before continuing.
A V
• Temperature LED ( ) Fast Blinking Red: The VXL-6s
has entered Thermal Shutdown, Protection Stage 2
and has automatically shut down (fail-safe mode). Stop
driving the model. Inspect the cooling fan on the ESC
to make sure it is operating. Allow the power system
to cool before continuing. If you are experiencing
frequent warnings about temperature, it could be
caused by overgearing (from stock), overly aggressive
and continuous high speed driving, vehicle damage,
or driving in conditions such as deep sand, heavy mud,
and tall grass.
• Current/Voltage/Temperature LEDs Solid Red or
all LEDs Fast Blinking Red: The VXL-6s has entered
this protection mode due to possibly having Thermal
Shutdown Protection and Low Voltage Protection
(see above) occur at the same time or there is a
critical functioning or programming error. Disconnect
the batteries and contact Traxxas Customer Service
for assistance.
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