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  • Page 1 PIT WIZARD instruction manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Introduction ............. 3 What’s Included ............3 About The Pit Wizard ..........4 Adjustable Parameters........5-12 Hardware Connection ........... 13 Precautions ............14 Acquiring Default Parameters ....... 14 Monitoring Transmitter Trigger ......15 Uploading Parameters From Cyclone ....16-17 Editing Parameters ...........

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Also comes with sample Profiles to start you on the right track. • PROFILE SOFTWARE The same customized profiling software that comes with the Novak DataLink is already inside the Pit Wizard. Allowing you to customize the adjustable parameters of the Novak Cyclone Electronic Speed Control, including Deadband width, Minimum Drive percentage, Drive &...

  • Page 4: About The Pit Wizard

    ABOUT THE PIT WIZARD Novak’s exclusive ESC Profile Software allows you to modify the design parameters of your 2 Line/16 Character LCD Cyclone and store ten different displays menu position and racing Profiles. options for easy navigation. {MODE} button takes you through {UP} &...

  • Page 5: Adjustable Parameters

    ADJUSTABLE PARAMETERS The Pit Wizard’s Profile Software accesses the Cyclone speed control’s previously hidden fourth Profile. The user-programmable fourth Profile gives you the ability to customize several design parameters of the speed control. This adjustability will allow you to custom tailor the speed control’s response and feel to your preference for different applications.
  • Page 6 D r i v e N e u t r a l T h r o t t l e Figure 2: Deadband graphically displayed as a percentage of the Full Throttle trigger position, which is measured in microseconds. PIT WIZARD INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
  • Page 7 F u l l F u l l B r a k e N e u t r a l T h r o t t l e Figure 3: Graphical location of area affected by Drive PWM Frequency. PIT WIZARD INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
  • Page 8 B r a k e D r i v e [ 2 0 % ] [ 1 0 % ] Figure 4: Graphical representation of Minimum Drive and Minimum Brake as percentage of Full Drive and Full Brake, respectively. PIT WIZARD INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
  • Page 9 F u l l F u l l B r a k e N e u t r a l T h r o t t l e Figure 5: Graphical location of area affected by Brake PWM Frequency. PIT WIZARD INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
  • Page 10 Neutral/Deadband are now set at the same level as Minimum Brake. With Drag Brake Toggle ON, the Drag Brake Value can NOT be set with the Pit Wizard, only with the Brake Pot on the Cyclone. –When Drag Brake Toggle is OFF, the Brake Pot on the Cyclone adjusts only the Minimum Brake value.
  • Page 11 B r a k e [ 2 0 % ] Figure 8: Drag Brake Toggle OFF––Independent adjustment of Minimum Brake via Brake Pot, and Drag Brake Value, Brake PWM Frequency, and Drag Brake Frequency with Pit Wizard. PIT WIZARD INSTRUCTION MANUAL...

  • Page 12: Adjustable Parameters

    Neutral/Deadband. –With Drag Brake Toggle OFF, Drag Brake can be used with a higher setting of Drag Brake Value (on Pit Wizard) along with a high setting of Brake PWM Frequency, and increased Minimum Brake setting (Brake Pot), to obtain battery regeneration with- out noticable increased braking effects.

  • Page 13: Hardware Connection

    Note: The motor will be disabled as soon as the Pit Wizard is connected. Cyclone must be connected to a charged battery pack to supply power during Uploading, Downloading, or Monitoring Transmitter Trigger.

  • Page 14: Precautions

    • Water and electronics DO NOT mix. • DO NOT allow solvents to come in contact with the Pit Wizard to avoid damage to the case and electronics. • DO NOT allow connector pins on D•LINK harness to contact transistor tabs or heat sinks on speed control.

  • Page 15: Monitoring Transmitter Trigger

    (they may have to be repositioned to access connector) . Note: Motor will be disabled as soon as Pit Wizard is connected. You can use a DSC cord to disable transmitter’s RF section (To avoid interference).

  • Page 16: Uploading Parameters From Cyclone

    Note: The motor will be disabled as soon as the Pit Wizard is connected. **At this time the Cyclone’s LED should be illuminated solid red.
  • Page 17 Tranmitter Trigger the display reads “COMM ERROR”, press and hold the {MODE} button until you hear a steady tone, then release. You will exit back to the Pit Wizard’s start-up screen, no Profile data will be lost. PIT WIZARD INSTRUCTION MANUAL...

  • Page 18: Editing Parameters

    You can work in the Edit Profile mode at any time, you do not need to have the Cyclone connected to the Pit Wizard. 1. Press the {MODE} button on the Pit Wizard until you reach the Edit Profile mode. The display will read:...
  • Page 19 F u l l B r a k e N e u t r a l T h r o t t l e Figure 11: Graphical display of the Full Throttle position shifted toward Neutral for Drag Racing. PIT WIZARD INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
  • Page 20 For Drag Brake ON the display should read: Toggle Select 10000000 •Press the {MODE} to make Toggle changes and exit back out to the Toggle Options sub-screen: 2A Toggle Opt. 10. Press {MODE} button again to exit back out to the main menu. PIT WIZARD INSTRUCTION MANUAL...

  • Page 21: Downloading Parameters To Cyclone

    Note: The motor will be disabled as soon as the Pit Wizard is connected. You can use a DSC cord to disable the transmitter’s RF section (For use at a track/in the pits to avoid interference).
  • Page 22 Note: If the display reads “COMM ERROR” when attempting to Down- load, press and hold the {MODE} button until you hear a steady tone, then release. You will exit back to the Pit Wizard’s start-up screen, no Profile data will be lost. Check connections and repeat Download.

  • Page 23: Saving Parameters

    SAVING PARAMETERS Profiles that are created or uploaded can be saved into any of ten (10) memory locations in the Pit Wizard by following these steps. You can also keep a written record of the Profiles you make on the Profile pages provided at the back of this manual.

  • Page 24: Reading Parameters

    READING PARAMETERS Any Profile saved in one of the Pit Wizard’s memory locations can be retrieved by following the steps outlined in this section. The Profile can then be viewed, modified, or dowloaded from the Edit Profile and Download Data modes.

  • Page 25: Trouble-Shooting Guide

    LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: Because Novak Electronics, Inc. has no control over the connection and use of the Profile Software and Pit Wizard, no liability may be assumed nor will be accepted for damage resulting from use of product. Every Pit Wizard is thoroughly tested before leaving our facility and is, therefore, considered operational.

  • Page 26: Service Procedures

    Service time does not include the return shipping time. If you are in a hurry, you can ship the items to Novak Electronics by a one or two day shipping service—such as UPS 2-Day Air or Federal Express Overnight. Customer assumes all shipping charges.

  • Page 27: Service Return Sheet

    NOVAK ELECTRONICS, INC. 18910 Teller Avenue, Irvine, CA 92612 USA • Attn: Service Dept. NOTE: Please read the Trouble-Shooting Guide and all instructions before sending in your Pit Wizard for service. If the unit operates normally when received, a $15.00 inspection fee will be charged. Be sure to check the batteries before returning.

  • Page 28: Profile Log Sheets

    PROFILES PIT WIZARD INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
  • Page 29 PROFILES PIT WIZARD INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
  • Page 30 PROFILES PIT WIZARD INSTRUCTION MANUAL...

  • Page 31: Index

    Editing Parameters ........18, 19, 20 Full Brake ............. 5, 19 Full Brake—Monitoring ..........15 Full Throttle ............5, 19 Full Throttle––Monitoring ......... 15 Hardware Connection ..........13 Minimum Brake ............8 Minimum Drive ............8 Monitoring Transmitter Trigger ......... 15 PIT WIZARD INSTRUCTION MANUAL...

  • Page 32: Index

    Pit Wizard Illustration ..........4 Profiles––Owner's Data ......... 28, 29, 30 Profiles––Retrieving Stored ........24 Profiles––Sample ............33 Reading Parameters––Profiles Stored in Pit Wizard ..24 Sample Profile Data ........... 33 Save Parameters ............23 Service Procedures ............ 26 Service Return Sheet ..........27 Transmitter Throw .............

  • Page 33: Sample Profile Data

    • The Novak ESC Profile Software and Pit Wizard was designed and is manufactured in the U.S.A. • ESC Profile Software, Pit Wizard, One-Touch Set-Up, and Cyclone Programmable Speed Control are trademarks of Novak Electronics Incorporated.
  • Page 34 PIT WIZARD INSTRUCTION MANUAL...

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