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WATER & ELECTRONICS DON'T MIX!
Do not
operate model in or around water. Never allow
water, moisture, or other foreign materials to get
inside the ESC (Electronic Speed Control).
4-10 CELLS (CYCLONE); 4-6 CELLS (ATOM) ONLY
Never use more than 10 sub-C cells (1.2 volts DC/cell)
in the Cyclone or 6 sub-C cells in the Atom's main
battery pack.
MOTOR CAPACITORS REQUIRED Three 0.1 F (50V)
ceramic capacitors must be properly installed on every
motor to prevent radio interference.
POWER CAPACITOR REQUIRED It is necessary to use
the supplied power capacitor on the ESC in order to
dissipate noise and smooth out voltage spikes. It is also
necessary to use the Schottky diode with the Atom.
NO REVERSE VOLTAGE! Reverse battery polarity can
damage the ESC. Disconnect battery immediately.
DON'T LET TRANSISTOR TABS TOUCH
Never
allow the two transistor tab banks or the heat sinks to
touch each other, solder posts or any exposed metal,
as this will create a short circuit and damage the ESC.
DISCONNECT THE BATTERIES Always disconnect the
battery pack from the ESC when not in use.
TRANSMITTER ON FIRST
Always turn on the
transmitter first. This will give you control of the
radio equipment when you turn on the ESC.
DON'T GET BURNED! Transistor tabs can get hot. Do
not touch them until they have cooled.
INSULATE WIRES Always insulate exposed wiring
with heat shrink tubing to prevent short circuits.
PLEASE FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY!
CYCLONE & ATOM INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Page 1: Precautions
WATER & ELECTRONICS DON'T MIX! Do not operate model in or around water. Never allow water, moisture, or other foreign materials to get inside the ESC (Electronic Speed Control). 4-10 CELLS (CYCLONE); 4-6 CELLS (ATOM) ONLY Never use more than 10 sub-C cells (1.2 volts DC/cell) in the Cyclone or 6 sub-C cells in the Atom’s main battery pack. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
CYCLONE & ATOM OWNER’S MANUAL OWNER’S MANUAL Novak Cyclone (#1765) Atom (#1770) Programmable ESCs, are all-digital, microprocessor-based electronic speed controls which use advanced micro components to deliver the best possible performance with the smallest size and lightest weight. The following instructions will help provide you with trouble- free speed control operation. -
Page 3: Features Listing
• The Data Link™ allows the ESC to be connected to the Novak Pit Wizard or ESC Profile Software w/IBM compat. PC. • Quickest response to change in transmitter signal (fewer than 500 micro seconds). -
Page 4: Step 1: Changing The Input Harness
STEP 1: CHANGING THE INPUT HARNESS 1. The Cyclone and Atom ESCs include the Novak Input Plug System™ to convert the Futaba J style signal harness to be compatible with Airtronics/Sanwa (AIR), KO, Kyosho (KYO), and JR/Hitec/AIR Z (JR) receivers. Refer to Figures 1-5 NOTE: It is important that the metal locking tabs do not extend outside the plastic plug housing. - Page 5 STEP 1: Changing the Input Harness (continued) FIGURE 3 With the screwdriver, carefully lift each of the metal locking tabs to the angle shown below. FIGURE 4 Insert each pin into the correct plug slot. Each pin should "click" into place. (Airtronics plug shown) The locking tab must not extend outside the plastic plug housing.
- Page 6 STEP 1: Changing the Input Harness (continued) • If you have an Airtronics/Sanwa Z-style receiver, you will need to change the input signal harness of the Novak speed control to the JR plug plastic. Refer to Figure 5 FIGURE 5 JR plug plastic •...
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Page 7: Step 2: Mounting Instructions
STEP 2: MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS The following information will help ensure that the Atom and Cyclone perform at maximum efficiency, and will minimize the chances of overheating and radio interference. 1. DETERMINE THE BEST ESC MOUNTING LOCATION To prevent radio interference, the speed control should be positioned away from the receiver and antenna as shown in the Cyclone/Atom Hook-Up Photo (Figure 11). -
Page 8: Step 3: Hook-Up Instructions
STEP 2: Mounting Instructions (continued) 5. INSTALL THE ANTENNA Mount the antenna as close to the receiver as possible. Trail any excess wire off the top of the antenna mast. NOTE: Do not cut or coil excess wire, or range will be reduced. STEP 3: HOOK-UP INSTRUCTIONS 1. - Page 9 Replace only with Schottky diodes that have a minimum rating of 35 volts DC/8 amps. Schottky diodes are available in Novak Kit #5640, and 0.1 F capaci- tors in Novak Kit #5620.
- Page 10 STEP 3: Hook-Up Instructions (continued) lead (short lead) marked with a stripe and minus (–) sign. The positive lead (long lead) is unmarked. Two methods of connecting a power capacitor to both the Atom and Cyclone are: METHOD ONE: Solder Power Capacitor to Solder Posts Refer to Figures 8 &...
- Page 11 Solder Posts, you can change what gauge power wire is used, the position of the wires, and replace the wires with ease. Sets containing blue, red, and black pre-tinned wires are available in Novak Kits #5507 for 14G, #5517 for 16G, and #5537 for Super-Flex 12™. Continued...
- Page 12 STEP 3: Hook-Up Instructions (continued) To Install Power Wires: Tin the end of the power wires and the Solder Posts. Solder the power wires to their respective posts. The color designation for the wire is etched on the ESC’s case, next to the corresponding solder post.
- Page 13 STEP 3: Hook-Up Instructions (continued) pack connection) to desired length and strip about 1/4” of insulation off the end. Solder to positive tab of motor. 9. USING PLUGS FOR BATTERY & MOTOR CONNECTION High-quality/low-resistance connector plugs, such as Dean’s Ultra Plugs, can also be used to connect the motor and battery pack.
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Page 14: Step 4: Transmitter Adjustments
STEP 4: TRANSMITTER ADJUSTMENTS BASIC TRANSMITTER ADJUSTMENTS 1. Set HIGH ATV or EPA to maximum setting. [Controls amount of throw from neutral to full throttle] 2. Set LOW ATV, EPA, or ATL to maximum. [Controls amount of throw from neutral to full brakes.] NOTE: Reduce this after performing One-Touch Set-Up to reduce amount of brakes. - Page 15 STEP 4: Transmitter Adjustments (continued) TRANSMITTER CHART ABBREVIATIONS Clockwise Counter-Clockwise Full throttle trigger position Full brake trigger position AIRTRONICS CL-3PS FIRST: With the trigger in the brake position, set EPA/TH to 90%, then adjust the TH-EPA-L knob to full counter-clockwise position. EPA/TH ARC-TH REV-TH...
- Page 16 STEP 4: Transmitter Adjustments (continued) KO PROPO PRECIOUS SUB•TRIM REV. SW Trim: Pos TH: PUNCH (TH) (TH) (TH) (F/B) REVE 0%/0% TH: HiPOT TH: BRAKE H100 B100 NOTE: After speed control set-up, TH-BRAKE will be used to adjust maximum push brake. KO PROPO MARS SUB•TRIM REVERSE...
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Page 17: Step 5: Speed Control Set-Up
STEP 5: SPEED CONTROL SET-UP Before beginning this step, the speed control should be connected to the receiver and to a charged battery pack (4-10 cells for the Cyclone, 4-6 cells for the Atom), and the transmitter should be adjusted according to Step 4. 1. - Page 18 STEP 5: Speed Control Set-Up (continued) This must be done as soon as the LED turns solid green to ensure that the speed control learns the Full Brake position. Moving the trigger gradually and/or hesitating after the status LED turns solid green may cause less than the Full Brake position to be learned.
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Page 19: Step 6: Throttle Profile Selection
STEP 6: THROTTLE PROFILE SELECTION Since drivers have their own racing preferences, the Cyclone & Atom are factory-programmed with three user-selectable profiles to choose from. This chart describes them. Measurement Units 1 Stock 3.90 5.86 2 Drag Brake 5.86 7.80 3 Modified 3.90 15.60... - Page 20 CUSTOM PROFILE NOTE: The Cyclone & Atom are able to access a fourth profile. This Custom Profile can only be created with the Novak Pit Wizard or ESC Profile Software (connected via the ESC’s Data Link ™ ). Once a customized profile has been created and downloaded into the ESC, the throttle pro- file selection will have a profile 4 .
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Page 21: Minimum Brake Adjustment
STEP 6: Throttle Profile Selection (continued) FIGURE 14 General Diagram of Minimum Brake, Dead Band and other parameters. 1 0 0 1 0 0 256 Discrete Steps 256 Discrete Steps to Full Brake to Full Throttle T R I G G E R P O S I T I O N F u l l M i n i m u m... -
Page 22: Fet Servo Connection
FET SERVO CONNECTION The Cyclone & Atom are wired for connecting a FET Servo. This type of servo requires a fourth wire connection. The fourth wire from the servo is connected to the small, blue 24-gauge silicone wire coming out of the ESC. In the Cyclone, this wire supplies 6 volts of power to the servo and is controlled by the speed control’s ON/OFF switch. -
Page 23: Using A Receiver Battery Pack
NOTE: The Atom does not include brake light circuitry. The Cyclone is equipped with built-in Brake Light Circuitry and includes Novak's Brake Light LED Kit for easy installation of brake lights. The Brake Light Kit includes: two LEDs, two brake light mounting brackets, JST connector harnesses, double-sided mounting tape, heat shrink tubing and screws. - Page 24 Installing Brake Lights (continued) TO CONNECT BRAKE LIGHTS TO THE CYCLONE Refer to Figure 16 1. Strip about 1/4" of insulation off both the small (26-gauge) red & black brake light wires that exit the side of the Cyclone. 2. Remove the insulation from the JST harness that is pre- stripped at the end of the wire and slip the heat shrink tubing over each wire.
- Page 25 Installing Brake Lights (continued) MOUNTING THE BRAKE LIGHT BRACKETS The brake light brackets can be mounted behind the taillight section of the car body, or onto most any vertical or horizon- tal surface on the chassis or body. • To mount the brackets to the taillight section, insert the screws through holes in the car body and into the screw openings in the bracket.
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Page 26: Trouble-Shooting Guide
TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE This section describes possible speed control problems, causes and solutions. For additional help, please call Novak Technical Assistance. Cyclone or Atom Will Not Program Properly • Too little transmitter throw—Increase the ATV/EPA setting to maximum. • Make sure ESC is plugged into the throttle channel of receiver. - Page 27 Trouble-Shooting Guide (continued) Other causes: • ESC is not set—Repeat One-Touch Set-Up process. • Check wiring and connections. Check operation of system without ESC. Receiver Glitches/Throttle Stutters During Acceleration • Motor capacitors broken or missing—Refer to STEP 3. • Receiver or antenna too close to speed control, power wires, battery, or motor—Refer to STEP 2.
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Page 28: Service Procedures
• If you have a Custom Profile installed on your speed control, Novak recommends you make a copy of it before sending your speed control in, as Novak cannot guarantee that it will remain in the ESC after servicing. - Page 29 SERVICE CARD. IN A HURRY? Send items to Novak Electronics by a one or two-day shipping service—such as UPS Red/Blue Label or Federal Express Overnight. Customer assumes all shipping and insurance charges.
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Page 31: Cyclone & Atom Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS CYCLONE & ATOM SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATION CYCLONE ATOM Programmable ........Yes ....... Yes Discrete Steps (For/Rev) ..512 (256/256) ..512 (256/256) Input Voltage (1.2VDC/cell) ... 4-10 cells ....4-6 cells Motor Limit ......... None ....None Case Width (in/cm) ...... 1.73/4.40 ..... 1.23/3.12 Case Depth (in/cm) ...... -
Page 32: Product Warranty
We reserve the right to modify warranty provisions without notice. Because Novak Electronics, Inc. has no control over con- nection and use of the ESC, no liability may be assumed nor will be accepted for damage resulting from the use of this product. -
Page 33: Cyclone & Atom Hook-Up Photo
Keep Receiver and Antenna Trail excess wire away from motor, servo, off antenna mast. battery, and power wires. (Do not cut or coil) Twist motor wires to reduce Radio Frequency (RF) noise Black Power Wire (Battery negative) Three 0.1 F Capacitors ( –...