Helion Invictus 10 MT Owner's Manual page 11

Blinking Error Codes:
The following error codes will be indicated on the LED followed by a pause, then the signal will repeat. Turn the ESC OFF
then ON to clear the error code.
1 slow blink = LVC active
2 quick blinks = Thermal Overload Protection active
3 quick blinks = Current Overload Protection active
Any combination of above with short pauses between indicates a combination of the listed protection modes.
Problem / Symptom
ESC will not set to trans-
mitter
Car slowed down drasti-
cally during run
Car doesn't accelerate
Reverse not working
Motor only goes in re-
verse or goes in reverse
when I pull trigger to go
forward
LED is flashing on ESC
The Invictus 10MT has been engineered with some available tuning options listed here for reference. The default configuration has
been chosen to provide what we feel is the most enjoyable experience for most operating conditions. However we do encourage
experimentation and testing as that's where the real fun begins!
Ride height adjustment: It is possible to adjust the ride height of your Invictus 10MT by installing and or removing adjustment
clips located directly above the shock springs.
• Adding more clips will raise the ride height of the vehicle and if done excessively may decrease stability.
• Removing clips will lower the ride height and may cause the chassis to drag on the ground.
• It is ideal to have the drive shafts above level but still allow the shocks to extend when you lift the truck while the vehicle is sit-
ting on a flat surface with the body installed. Add or remove clips to achieve the desired ride height.
Upper Shock Position: There are two shock installation locations for the top mounting location of the shock towers. The de-
...PROTECTION MODES AND ERROR CODES CONTINUED
Possible Cause
Receiver and transmitter not bound
Throttle Channel not set to Reverse
Batteries dead in car or transmitter
Transmitter Trims and EPA's are too far
out of range for the ESC
Transmitter is too close to vehicle
Battery voltage too low, LVC active
ESC over-temp protection active
ESC Over current protection active
Ensure the proper running mode is used
Reverse mode has been disabled in ESC
ESC was improperly set to transmitter
EPA on transmitter has been turned down
for reverse
Throttle Channel not set to Reverse
Motor connected to ESC improperly
EPA on transmitter has been turned down
for reverse
1 flash per second
2 flashers per second
3 flashes per second
Any combination of above
ADJUSTING AND TUNING YOUR INVICTUS 10MT
REAKTOR SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING
Try re-binding
Unless using Futaba radio, set Th channel to Reverse
Replace batteries
Ensure throttle/brake trim is centered and adjust throttle
and brake EPA's to maximum
Hold transmitter farther away from vehicle
Charge or change batteries
Turn off ESC and allow ESC and motor to cool before run-
ning again
Change operating conditions to ones that are not as hard
on the electronics, ie move from grass to asphalt
Reduce pinion gear size on the motor to reduce load on the
ESC
Change running mode based on battery you are using
Follow setup instructions to run back on
Re-set to transmitter, ensure Th channel is set to Reverse
for non Futaba transmitters
Adjust EPA's to 100% and reset ESC to transmitter
Unless using Futaba radio, set Th channel to Reverse and
reset ESC to transmitter
Switch any two motor wires
Adjust EPA's to 100% and reset ESC to transmitter
Low voltage cut-off protection active
ESC over-temp protection active
ESC over-current protection active
Multiple errors have occurred. Turn ESC off, change battery
and allow system to cool before using again. Ensure your
ESC is in the correct running mode for the type of battery
you are using
1/10th SCALE 4x4
BRUSHLESS POWERED
MONSTER TRUCK
Possible Solution
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