Cyclone & atom instruction manual 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 c...
2 cyclone & atom instruction manual the novak cyclone (#1765) and 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 ins...
Cyclone & atom instruction manual 3 the cyclone and atom escs are loaded with features, such as: • highest motor control frequency (up to 23,400 hz). • 256 discrete steps forward & 256 discrete steps braking for smoothest trigger response available (0.39% per step). • adjustable minimum brake that c...
4 cyclone & atom instruction manual 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 me...
Cyclone & atom instruction manual 5 figure 4 insert each pin into the correct plug slot. Each pin should "click" into place. (airtronics plug shown) wht = white wire terminal (signal) blk = black wire terminal (negative) red = red wire terminal (positive) caution: improper installation of these wire...
6 cyclone & atom instruction manual 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 • to plug the speed control harness into the z-...
Cyclone & atom instruction manual 7 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 sh...
8 cyclone & atom instruction manual 1. Install motor capacitors (refer to figure 7) electric motors generate radio noise that can interfere with your receiver and cause radio problems. Included in the speed control's accessory kit are three 0.1 µ f (50v) non-polarized, ceramic capacitors. These capa...
Cyclone & atom instruction manual 9 2. Install schottky diode (refer to figure 7) the cyclone uses an internal schottky diode, while the atom does not. For added performance, it is recommended that an external schottky diode be installed on all motors, and must be used with the atom. This will incre...
10 cyclone & atom instruction manual 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 & 9 using som...
Cyclone & atom instruction manual 11 make a small splice on the black and red power wires. Solder the power capacitor’s negative lead to the splice on the black power wire. Solder the power capacitor’s positive lead to the splice on the red power wire. Slide the included large heat shrink tubingover...
12 cyclone & atom instruction manual 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 solde...
Cyclone & atom instruction manual 13 pack connection) to desired length and strip about 1/4” of insulation off the end. Solder to positive tabof 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 t...
14 cyclone & atom instruction manual 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 on...
Cyclone & atom instruction manual 15 step 4: transmitter adjustments (continued) 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 (f/b) arc-th rev-th th-trim 140%/160% 0% nor (middle) note: af...
16 cyclone & atom instruction manual step 4: transmitter adjustments (continued) ko propo precious sub•trim (th) rev. Sw (th) trim: pos (th) th: punch (f/b) 0 reve 0% 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 ma...
Cyclone & atom instruction manual 17 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. Turn on the transmitter 2. Turn on...
18 cyclone & atom instruction manual 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...
Cyclone & atom instruction manual 19 note: these three profiles are not exclusive to the listed applications. Experiment with all three profiles and see which works best for your particular use. Before beginning this step, the esc should be connected to the receiver and to a charged battery pack (4-...
20 cyclone & atom instruction manual 5. After the status led is finished blinking, press and release the 1-touch button. This will select the next profile and the led will blink the appropriate number of times to indicate which profile is selected. Note:after profile 3 has been selected, the selecti...
Cyclone & atom instruction manual 21 figure 14 general diagram of minimum brake, dead band and other parameters. The cyclone & atom come with a minimum brake adjustment feature to give the user control over the starting value of the brake throw. This adjustment is made with the esc’s brake pot, usin...
22 cyclone & atom instruction manual 10 µ h inductor wire from fet servo blue wire from speed control figure 15 installing a 10 µ h inductor in series to the speed control’s small blue wire. The cyclone & atom are wired for connecting a fet servo. This type of servo requires a fourth wire connection...
Cyclone & atom instruction manual 23 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 bra...
24 cyclone & atom instruction manual 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- strippe...
Cyclone & atom instruction manual 25 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 t...
26 cyclone & atom instruction manual 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 sur...
Cyclone & atom instruction manual 27 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 ante...
28 cyclone & atom instruction manual please note: speed controls that operate normally when received will be charged a minimum service fee and return shipping/handling costs. Before sending in your speed control for service, it is important that you review the trouble-shooting guide and all instruct...
Cyclone & atom instruction manual 29 what to send completely fill out all of the information requested on the included service card and return it with your speed control. This will help ensure proper servicing of your product. It is not necessary to send the instruction manual, box or accessories. W...
30 cyclone & atom instruction manual helpful information you should know: • customer service hours (pacific standard time) monday-thursday: 8 am - 5 pm friday: 8 am - 4 pm (closed every other friday) phone: (714)* 833-8873 fax: (714)* 833-1631 *effective 4/18/98, area code will change to 949. • send...
Cyclone & atom instruction manual 31 specification cyclone atom specifications cyclone & atom specifications programmable ........................................ Yes ....................... Yes discrete steps (for/rev) ........ 512 (256/256) ..... 512 (256/256) input voltage (1.2vdc/cell) ............
32 cyclone & atom instruction manual product warranty novak electronics, inc. Guarantees the cyclone & atom to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 120 days from original date of purchase (veri- fied by dated, itemized sales receipt). Warranty does not cover incorrect in...
Cyclone & atom instruction manual cyclone & atom instruction manual 33 red power wire (motor and battery positive) trail excess wire off antenna mast. (do not cut or coil) (+) (–) blue power wire (motor negative) led one-touch button mount on/off switch where it will be easily accessible. ( – ) ( + ...
