Product Warranty; Set-Up Photo; Troubleshooting; Receiver Battery Pack - NOVAK CYCLONE Operating Instructions

SET-UP PHOTO

Mount switch where it
will be easy to get to.
Blue wire
(FET servo)
(–)
Black wire
(battery negative)
Tip: Twist motor
(+)
wires to reduce
radio noise!
Blue wire
(motor negative)
(–)
Red wire (+)
(battery &
motor positive)
Trail excess wire
off antenna mast.
(Do not cut or coil)
STEP 4
TRANSMITTER ADJUSTMENTS
For proper ESC operation adjust transmitter as follows:
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 setting.
[Controls amount of throw from neutral to full brakes]
[Reduce this after programming to reduce amount of brakes]
3. Set EXPONENTIAL to zero.
[Controls the linearity of the throttle channel]
4. Set THROTTLE CHANNEL TRIM to middle setting.
[Adjusts neutral position/Increases or decreases coast brakes]
5. Set CHANNEL REVERSING SWITCH to either position.
6. Set ELECTRONIC TRIGGER THROW ADJUSTMENT
to 70% throttle and 30% brake throw (or 7:3).
[Adjusts pistol-grip transmitter's throttle trigger throw]
7. Set MECHANICAL TRIGGER THROW ADJUSTMENT
to position with 2/3 throttle and 1/3 brake throw.
[Adjusts pistol-grip transmitter's throttle trigger throw]
STEP 5
SPEED CONTROL PROGRAMMING
Before beginning this step, the speed control should be
connected to the receiver and to a charged 4 to 7 cell
battery pack, and the transmitter should be adjusted.
1. CONNECT THE BATTERY
2. TURN ON TRANSMITTER THEN THE SPEED CONTROL
Slide the switch to the
ON/OFF ON
3. PRESS AND HOLD ESC'S 1-TOUCH BUTTON
With the transmitter throttle in the neutral position,
press and hold the button on the speed control
SET
until the status LED turns solid red.
4. RELEASE ESC'S 1-TOUCH BUTTON
5. PULL THROTTLE TO FULL-FORWARD POSITION
Hold it there until the status
LED
NOTE: The motor will not run during programming even
if it is connected to the speed control.
6. PUSH THROTTLE TO FULL-BRAKE POSITION
Hold it there until the status LED
7. RETURN TRANSMITTER THROTTLE TO NEUTRAL
The status LED will turn solid red, indicating that the
throttle is in the neutral position and also that proper
programming has been completed.
The speed control is programmed and ready to race!
If transmitter settings are changed, it will be necessary
to complete the programming sequence once again.
If you experience any problems during programming,
turn off the speed control and repeat programming.
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STEP 6
THROTTLE PROFILE SELECTION
The Cyclone and Cyclone
Keep receiver and antenna
user-selectable throttle profiles that are programmed at the
away from motor, servo,
factory. This chart gives the specifics of each profile:
battery, and power wires.
1
2 Drag Brake
3
**
1 **World Cup
2 High Traction
3 Touring Stock
Experiment with each profile to determine which works best for you!
1. TURN ON THE TRANSMITTER
2. TURN ON THE SPEED CONTROL
3. PRESS & HOLD ESC'S 1-TOUCH BUTTON until the status
LED turns solid green. The LED will first turn red, then a
few seconds later it will turn green.
4. RELEASE 1-TOUCH BUTTON and then the status LED will
begin to blink red. The number of times the LED blinks
indicates the profile number selected.
5. PRESS & RELEASE 1-TOUCH BUTTON TO SELECT PROFILE
Each press will change to the next consecutive profile number.
NOTE: After profile #3, the sequence begins again at profile #1.
6. If 1-TOUCH button is not pushed for about five seconds,
the ESC LOADS THE SELECTED PROFILE INTO MEMORY,
and the status LED turns solid red, indicating that the speed
control has exited the profile selection mode and is in neutral.
Both ESCs can store a custom fourth profile that is created with either
of the optional programming devices, the Pit Wizard (#1035) or the
Profile Software (#1030). Once a custom profile has been created
and downloaded into the ESC, there will be four profiles to choose
from. Both programming devices come with complete details on creating
your own custom profiles and give you the ability to modify the following
parameters: Neutral Postion, Full Throttle Position, Full Brake Position,
Dead Band Value, Drag Brake Value, Drag Brake Frequency*, Drive
PWM Frequency*, Minimum Drive Value, Brake PWM Frequency*, and
the Drag Brake Toggle.
Illustration below shows graphical display of adjustable parameters
STEP 7
MINIMUM BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
The BRAKE pot on the Cyclone and Cyclone
adjust the percentage of total braking power applied with the
initial trigger movement in the brake direction. Refer to above
illustration for indication of Minimum Brake Value.
• Turning BRAKE pot clockwise, increases amount of minimum
braking up to a maximum of 75% of the total brake force.
• Turning BRAKE pot all the way counter-clockwise, sets
the amount of minimum braking at the lowest value of
0.39%, or 1/256th (one step) of the total brake force.

RECEIVER BATTERY PACK

The Cyclone and Cyclone
an external receiver battery pack for most racing situations.
The built-in Radio-Priority Circuity™ provides complete control
position.
of the steering servos even after the main battery pack has
'dumped' and can no longer provide the power required to
turn the motor. However, applications with multiple high-
power servos, and some 4-cell set-ups may require an external
receiver battery pack to prevent overloading or underpowering
of the speed control's voltage regulator.
1. Plug the external 5 cell nickel cadmium receiver battery
pack into the battery slot of the receiver.
turns solid green.
2. Leave the speed control's ON/OFF switch in the OFF position.
This switch is not used with this configuration.
3. Use the ON/OFF switch on the external receiver battery
pack to turn the system power on and off.
blinks green. Note: If using a FET servo with an external receiver battery pack, the
separate power wire from the servo must be connected to the red or
positive servo wire. For this application do not use blue wire from ESC.

FET SERVO CONNECTION

The Cyclone and Cyclone
necting a FET servo that requires seperate power connection.
The fourth wire from the servo is connected to the small blue
24 gauge silicone wire exiting the ESC along with the signal
and switch harnesses. This wire supplies 6 volts DC to the
servo, and is controlled by the ESCs ON/OFF switch.
Be sure to install the 10 H inductor (supplied with servo) in
series with the blue FET wire as shown below.
Blue FET servo wire
from speed control
NOTE: Do not allow the blue FET servo wire to contact the battery
or any condutive surfaces, as this may cause damage to the speed
control and will void the warranty.
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% kHz % kHz
Stock 6.0 5.86 6.0 3.90
6.0 7.80 6.0 5.86
Modified 7.0 15.60 1.5 3.90
7.0 15.60 1.5 3.90
3.0 11.70 2.0 5.86
3.0 7.80 3.0 7.80
*Adjustable from 122-23,400 Hz
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TROUBLE-SHOOTING GUIDE
This section describes possible speed control problems,
causes, and solutions.
Steering Channel Works But Motor Will Not Run
• Speed control has thermally shut down––Allow ESC to
cool down––Use milder motor or smaller pinion gear.
• Check motor connections. Check motor and brushes.
• Make sure ESC is plugged into the throttle channel of
receiver. Check throttle channel operation with a servo.
Check wiring color sequence of receiver signal harness.
OFF
• Possible internal damage––Refer to Service Procedures.
ON
OFF Receiver Glitches/Throttle Stutters During Acceleration
• Motor capacitors broken or missing––Refer to Step 3.
OFF
• Receiver or antenna too close to speed control, power
OFF
wires, battery, or motor––Refer to Step 2.
OFF
• Bad connections––Check wiring and connectors.
• Motor brushes worn––Replace brushes.
• Excessive current to motor––Use a milder motor or a
smaller pinion gear.
Motor and Steering Servo Do Not Work
• Check wires, receiver signal harness wiring and color
sequence, radio system, crystals, battery and motor con-
nectors, and battery pack.
• Possible internal damage––Refer to Service Procedures.
Model Runs Slowly / Slow Acceleration
• Check motor and battery connectors––Replace if needed.
• Bad battery or motor––Check operation with another.
• Incorrect transmitter or speed control adjustment––
Refer to Steps 4 and 5.
• Optional external Schottky diode installed backwards
or damaged––Refer to Step 3.
Motor Runs Backwards
• Motor wired backwards––Check wiring and reverse.
• Backwards motor timing––Reverse motor end bell.
ESC Is Melted Or Burnt/ESC Runs With Switch Off
• Internal damage––Refer to Service Procedures.
*For more help call our Customer Service Department.
SERVICE PROCEDURES
Before sending in your Cyclone for service, review the
Trouble-Shooting guide and the instructions. The ESC
may appear to have failed when other problems exist.
PLEASE NOTE: Speed controls that operate normally
when received will be charged a minimum service fee
and return shipping costs.
WHAT TO SEND: Fill out all of the information requested
on the enclosed ESC SERVICE CARD (also available on
website) and return it with your speed control.
WARRANTY WORK: For warranty work, you MUST CLAIM
WARRANTY on the ESC SERVICE CARD and include a valid
cash register receipt with the purchase date on it, or an
invoice from previous service work. If warranty provisions
have been voided there will be a service charge.
SERVICE COSTS: Customer is responsible for all service
costs (parts, labor, and shipping/handling charges). See
ESC SERVICE CARD for payment and shipping options.
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
• The custom fourth profile may be lost during repair.
We suggest storing it in the Pit Wizard or Profile Software.
• Novak Electronics, Inc. does not make any electronic
components (transistors, resistors, etc.) available for sale.
• To provide the most efficient service to our customers, it
is not our policy to contact customers by phone or mail.
• Hobby dealers/distributors are not authorized to replace
speed controls thought to be defective.
• If a hobby dealer sends your speed control for service,
submit a completed ESC SERVICE CARD to the dealer
and make sure it is sent with the speed control.

PRODUCT WARRANTY

Novak Electronics, Inc. guarantees the Cyclone and Cyclone
free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of 120
days from original date of purchase (verified by dated, itemized sales
receipt). Warranty does not cover incorrect installation, components
worn by use, damage from using fewer than 4 or more than 7 cells
(1.2 volts DC/cell) input voltage, short-circuiting heat sinks, cross-
connection of battery/motor, reverse voltage application, damage
resulting from thermal overload, damage from incorrect installation
of FET servo or receiver battery pack, damage from excessive force
while installing heat sinks, not installing three 0.1 F(50V) capacitors
and a power capacitor on the motor, splices to input or switch
harnesses, damage from excessive force when using SET button or
BRAKE pot or from disassembling case, tampering with internal
electronics, allowing water, moisture, or any other foreign material
to enter ESC or get onto PC board, incorrect installation of alternate
input plug plastic, allowing exposed wires or solder posts to short-
circuit, or any damage caused by a crash.
In no case shall our liability exceed product's original cost. We reserve
the right to modify warranty provisions without notice.
Because Novak Electronics, Inc. has no control over the connection
and use of the speed control, no liability may be assumed nor will
be accepted for damage resulting from the use of this product. Every
ESC is thoroughly tested and cycled before leaving our facility and
is, therefore, considered operational. By the act of connecting/operating
ESC, the user accepts all resulting liability.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

CUSTOMER SERVICE HOURS (PST)
Monday-Thursday: 8:00am-5:00pm
Friday: 8:00am-4:00pm
(949) 833-8873 • FAX (949) 833-1631
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No part of these operating instructions may be reproduced without the
written permission of Novak Electronics, Inc.
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All Novak speed controls are designed and manufactured in the U.S.A.
from servo.
Cyclone™, Cyclone TC TC TC TC TC ™, HYPERFET III™, Polar Drive™, One-Touch Set-
Up™, Radio Priority Circuitry™, Digital Anti-Glitch Circuitry™, and Input
Plug System™ are all trademarks of Novak Electronics, Inc.
Printed in the U.S.A. 1/2000 • #IM-1767-3
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