NOVAK HAVOC PRO SC - BASIC Setup Manual page 2

step 1–connect input harness
The Havoc Pro SC has a user-
replaceable input harness
with a 2mm mini plug on
the ESC end of it and the
industry-standard connector
on the receiver end of it.
The Havoc Pro SC works with
all major radio brand's new
receivers [Refer to Figure 1
to see how to connect the
included user-replaceable input
harness]. However, some very
old receivers must have the
FIGURE 1
wiring sequence in the plastic
Input harness plugged into Ch. 2 of the receiver.
3-pin JST connector housing
changed on the receiver end.
NOTE: The receiver & servo electronics may be damaged
if the sequence is incorrect.
For instructions on changing the wiring sequence for older receivers, visit the
Novak Web site (www.teamnovak.com).
step 2–mount esc
Mount the speed control so that the power wires are as far away from other
electronics as possible. Make sure that the speed control or the power wires
will not interfere with any moving parts in the vehicle. Select a location that
has good cooling and allows airflow through heat sinks.
If the ESC gets air flow, it will run cooler; and that means, it will be
more efficient!
1. MOuNT SpEED CONTROL IN VEHICLE
Use the included double-sided tape to mount the speed control in vehicle
(do not use glue). Avoid contact with side walls or other chassis components
to avoid vibration damage.
Be sure receiver & antenna are mounted as far from ESC, power wires, battery,
& servo as possible--these components all emit RF noise when throttle is
applied. On graphite or aluminum chassis vehicles, it may help to place
receiver on edge with crystal & antenna as far above chassis as possible.
Note: mount antenna as close to receiver as possible--trail any
excess wire off top of antenna mast (cutting or coiling excess
antenna wire will reduce radio range).
2. SECuRE pOWER TRANS-CAp MODuLE TO CHASSIS
Use included double-sided tape, or a tie-wrap, to mount Power Trans-
Cap Module to the vehicle's chassis or shock tower. Module can also be
tie-wrapped along the power wires--this requires less space on the chassis
and provides good isolation from vibration.
3. INSTALL ON/OFF SWITCH
Use the included double-sided tape, and mount the switch where it
will be easy to access--be sure to select a position where it will not get
damaged or get switched OFF during a crash or roll-over.
4. SECuRE pOWER WIRES
To avoid vibration damage, tie wrap the power wires together or to a
point on the vehicle.
Good Quality Radio System Suggested
With the higher performance of brushless systems, undesirable radio system
noise may occur when used with lower quality radio systems. 2.4GHz radio
systems are the best to use. FM radio systems are acceptable, as long as
the system is high quality. AM radio systems are not recommended.
2.4 gHz FM AM
do not use
Best to use Ok to use
Servo plugged into
Synthesized FM
steering ch. (#1)
Receiver
Novak sensor-based, 550-sized
brushless motor
Yellow motor phase wires
(Phase B)
Servo plugged into
steering ch. (#1)
Synthesized FM
Receiver
User-
replaceable
input signal
harness
(Ch.2)
Novak sensor-based,
540-sized brushless motor
Sensor harness
Orange motor
phase wires
(Phase C)
For informative installation and how-to videos, visit the
Team Novak Channel on YouTube®.
Battery pack, servo, receiver, motor and battery plug are not included.
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Trail excess wire off top
Cooling fan
of antenna mast
ESC (refer to Fig. 4)
ON/OFF
Switch
Status
LEDs
Power
Set
output
button
pins
User-replaceable
input signal
harness
(Ch.2)
Orange motor
phase wires
Sensor harness (Phase C)
Brushless motor connector wire set
Blue motor
(Novak #5332)
phase wires
(Phase A)
Battery harness with
Traxxas® plug
(Novak #5331)
Black power wire
(battery negative)
Red power wire
(battery positive)
Battery pack
(2S Li-Po/Li-Fe or 4-6 cell Ni-MH/Ni-Cd)
Battery pack, servo, receiver, mounting plate,
Trail excess wire off top
of antenna mast
Cooling fan
(refer to Fig. 4)
ESC
ON/OFF
Switch
Status
LEDs
Power
output
Set pins
button
Blue motor
phase wires
(Phase A)
Battery
Yellow motor phase wires connector
(Phase B)
Battery pack
(2S Li-Po/Li-Fe or 4-6 cell Ni-MH/Ni-Cd)
step 3–Wire ESC to Motor
Power Trans-
The Havoc Pro SC ESC is compatible with all Novak 540 and 550-sized brushless
Cap Module
sensored motors. It is not compatible with brushed or sensorless brushless motors.
(Novak #5679)
1. INSTALL pINION gEAR
Install pinion on motor and align pinion and spur gears. Tighten pinion's set screw
on the flat of motor shaft.
2. ADJuST MOTOR FOR pROpER gEAR MESH
A.
Adjust the motor position for proper amount of free play. You NEED a small amount
of play between the pinion gear and the spur gear (about the thickness of a piece
of paper)–check the free play at several positions around the spur gear to ensure
Traxxas® Slash 4x4 TM
a proper mesh (just in case the gears are out of round).
ESC Mounting Plate
(Novak #5090)
MAKE SuRE THE pINION/SpuR gEAR MESH IS NOT TOO TIgHT!
If gear mesh is too tight, motor shaft breakage can occur.
Check out our install video
B.
Tighten motor mounting screws–Avoid using excessive force that could break screws
on YouTube® for more
or strip the threaded holes in motor.
information on installing
the Havoc Pro SC in the
3. CHECK FOR pROpER gEARINg
Traxxas® Slash 4x4 TM using
Neither the brushless motor (with sintered rotor) nor the ESC should be hotter
the ESC Mounting Plate.
than 160°F after a 5 minute run. If either temperature is higher, the gearing should be
lowered until both the ESC and the motor are under this temperature. The cooler the
ESC runs, the better the performance of the system.
4. SOLDER MOTOR pOWER pHASE WIRES TO MOTOR
A. Cut the ESC's BLuE, YELLOW & ORANgE silicone motor power wires to the desired
length, and strip 1/8-1/4" of insulation from the end of each wire. Tightly twist
the exposed strands of wire and tin with solder.
B. Place the ESC's BLuE Phase 'A' motor wire onto motor's 'A' solder tab & solder.
Use a soldering iron to apply heat to exposed wire; begin adding solder to tip of
soldering iron & to wire. Add just enough solder to form a clean & continuous
joint from the plated area of the solder tab up onto the wire. Trim any excess
wire with side cutters.
For informative installation and C.
Solder the ESC's YELLOW Phase 'B' motor wire to the motor's 'B' solder tab as
how-to videos, visit the Team described in Step 2B above.
Novak Channel on YouTube®.
D. Solder the ESC's ORANgE Phase 'C' motor wire to the motor's 'C' solder tab as
described in Step 2B above.
IMPORTANT NOTE: dO NOT OvERHEAT SOLdER TABS
Prolonged/excessive heating of solder tabs (motor or ESC) will damage PCB.
motor and plugs are not included.
Note: make sure no wire strands have strayed to an adjacent solder tab, this will
result in short-circuiting & severe ESC damage, which will void the warranty.
5. CONNECT MOTOR SENSOR HARNESS TO ESC
Insert the 6-pin connector on the end of the motor's sensor wires into ESC's sensor
harness socket—the connector is keyed and will only insert in one direction. To
connect to the ESC, Novak suggests its Brushless Shielded Sensor Harnesses, which
are available in three lengths: 4"/100mm (Novak #5351), 6"/150mm (Novak
#5352) & 9"/230mm (Novak #5353).
bRUSHLESS mOtOr precautions
FACTORy-INSTALLED pOWER TRANS-CAp MODuLE REQuIRED
The factory-installed Power Trans-Cap Module MUST be used with brushless motors.
Power Trans- If Power Trans-Cap module becomes dented or damaged, ESC failure can occur--
Cap Module replace immediately (Novak Kit #5679). Longer wires will decrease performance.
(Novak #5679)
Schottky diodes must NOT be used with reversible ESCs.
Schottky diode usage will damage the ESC & void warranty.
MOTOR CApACITORS NOT NEEDED
Novak brushless motors do not require external motor capacitors.
Red power wire
step 4–Wire ESC to Battery
(battery positive)
To connect the Havoc Pro SC to the battery pack using connectors, Novak suggests its
Low-Loss Power Connectors (Novak #5731/#5741) or Dean's Ultra high-power connectors.
Black power wire • Use polarized connectors. Reverse voltage will damage ESC & void warranty.
(battery negative) • Use a female connector on battery packs to avoid shorting.
1. INSTALL bATTERy CONNECTOR
A.
Cut the RED & BLACK silicone battery power wire to the desired length, and strip
1/8"–3/16" of insulation from the end of each wire. Tightly twist and tin the ends
of the exposed wire with solder.
B. Solder the ESC's RED (+) battery wire to the connector's POSITIVE (+) contact.
C. Solder the ESC's BLACK (–) battery wire to the connector's NEgATIVE (–) contact.
D. Cover the exposed solder joints with heat shrink tubing to prevent possible short circuits.
2. CONNECT ESC TO bATTERy pACK
Connect the speed control's battery connector to a fully charged 2S Li-Po,
2S Li-Fe cells or 4-6 Ni-MH cells (1.2 VDC/cell) battery pack.
NOTE: If using Ni-mH or Li-Fe batteries, the Voltage Cut-Off Circuitry must be
programmed for the appropriate battery type (refer to Havoc Pro SC Track guide).
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DO NOT uSE SCHOTTKy DIODES