NOVAK PRO SC Setup Manual
standard
JST plug
2mm Mini
plug
Sensor harness
FIGURE 5
Receiver harness
ON/OFF
switch
black wire
(negative)
red wire
(positive)
white wire
(signal)
Fan power
output pins
black wire
(negative)
positive
fan pin
negative
fan pin
Novak
#5649
installed
FIGURE 4
#55-1745-1 Rev.2
2-2011
SPECIFICATIONS
Input Voltage ............................. 2S LiPo/LiFe cells, 4-6 NiMH cells
ESC Footprint .......................................1.16”x1.47” (29.5 x 37.3mm)
ESC Weight (w/o wires) ............................... 1.29 ounce (36.6 grams)
540 Motor Limit .......................... 3.5-turn sensor-based brushless
550 Motor Limit .......................... 4.5-turn sensor-based brushless
B.E.C. Voltage/Current (built-in) .................... 6.0 volts DC / 3 amps
Power Wire (Battery/Motor) ......................... 14G Super-Flex Silicone
On-Resistance ................. 0.00040 ohm per phase
@25°C trans.temp.
Status LEDs .................................................................................5
Thermal Overload Protection ................................................... Yes
The Havoc Pro SC Brushless ESC (#1745) includes Novak’s Dynamic
Timing Advance
TM
electronic motor timing, NovaBrakes
TM
, zero-timing
Sportsman Mode, on-board temperature monitoring & motor hall sensor
test diagnostic tools, and upgraded Thermal Overload Protection.
The Havoc Pro SC ESC is loaded with over a dozen adjustable parameters, has
complete on-board programming, is compatible with all 540 & 550-size Novak
brushless motors, is sensor-based, sports a cross-cut heat sink, and includes
everything necessary including a cooling fan & Power Trans-Cap Module.
For informative product videos, visit the Team Novak Channel
on YouTube®.
To benefit from all of the technical features of the Havoc Pro SC,
PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATION
PLUG-IN INPUT SIGNAL HARNESS (MINI-JST) [Novak kits #5304 & #5309]
Includes input signal harness with 2mm Mini plug on ESC end for use with Havoc Pro
SC. 4.5” in Novak kit #5304, and 9” in Novak kit #5309.
BATTERY HARNESS W/TRAXXAS
®
PLUG [Novak kit #5331)
Traxxas
@
-compatible 14G plug harness for easy and low resistance connections.
BRUSHLESS MOTOR CONNECTOR WIRE SET [Novak kit #5332]
Flexible 14GA wire with gold-plated connectors for low-resistance connections.
BRUSHLESS SENSOR HARNESSES [Novak kit #5351-#5353]
Shielded sensor harness protects sensor wires and provides multiple installation options.
4”/100mm (Novak #5351), 6”/150mm (Novak #5352), & 9”/230mm (Novak #5353).
LOW-PROFILE HEAT SINK [Novak kit #S5431]
For Havoc Pro SC/GTB 2/Kinetic ESCs with 8.5T or higher motor. Includes thermal gap pad.
SUPER-FLEX SILICONE 14GA WIRE SET [Novak kit #5508]
Two each of 9” length black, red, blue, yellow, and orange 14GA wire.
SUPER-FLEX SILICONE 12GA WIRE SET [Novak kit #5512]
Two each of 3 ft. length black, red and blue 12GA wire. Optional wire set is perfect
for low-resistance connections.
REMOTE POWER PROGRAMMING SWITCH [Novak kit #5602]
Includes ON/OFF Power Switch and One-Touch Programming Button harness.
25x25x10mm COOLING FANS [Novak kits #5649 & #5653]
Cooling fans fit heat sink perfectly & has the Havoc Pro SC’s 2mm Mini power plug for
easy connection. Single fan in Novak kit #5649, and 2-pack of fans in Novak kit #5653.
POWER TRANS-CAP MODULE [Novak kit #5679]
Replacement Power Trans-Cap Module provides improved efficiency and lowers
operating temperatures. It is compatible with 2S LiPo and 4-6 cell NiMH.
POWER CONNECTORS–3.5mm & 4mm [Novak kit #5731 & #5741]
Low-Loss connectors generate dozens of wiring routing and installation options.
LEAD-FREE SILVER SOLDER [Novak kit #5831-#5833]
Novak solder contains 3% Silver for high-conductivity and is available in three sizes.
6g in Novak kit #5831, 15g in Novak kit #5832, and 100g in Novak kit #5833.
MOUNTING TAPE 25x35mm [Novak kit #5840 & #5841]
Includes cushioned, double-sided tape to secure electronics in vehicles.
10 pieces in Novak kit #5840, and 100 pieces in Novak kit #5841.
HEAT SHRINK TUBING [Novak kit #5850 & #5851]
Novak heat shrink tubing is 6” long and available in six sizes: 1/16” - 3/8”.
6 piece assortment in Novak kit #5850, and 24 piece assortment in Novak kit #5851.
TRAXXAS
®
SLASH™ 4X4 ESC MOUNTING PLATE [Novak kit #5090)
Mounting plate and hardware to install ESC into Traxxas® Slash™ 4x4.
WATER & ELECTRONICS DON’T MIX!
Allowing water, moisture or other foreign materials to get inside ESC will void warranty.
MUST BE 14 YEARS OR OLDER TO OPERATE
This product is not a toy and is not intended for use by children under 14 years of age
without the strict supervision of an adult.
TIMING INCREASES ELECTRONICS’ TEMPERATURES
Use extreme caution when setting up and testing your application to avoid overloading and
overheating the Havoc Pro SC and brushless motor. Excessive overheating will void warranty!
SENSOR-BASED BRUSHLESS MOTORS ONLY
The Havoc Pro SC is designed for use with sensor-based Novak Brushless Motors. You may
replace with Novak sensored motors down to 3.5T (540-size) or 4.5T (550-size).
TIMING PRODUCES DANGEROUSLY HIGH SPEEDS
When Novak’s advanced timing is activated, the resulting vehicle speed can be
dangerously high. It is important to take extra precautions.
NO SCHOTTKY DIODES!
Schottky diodes are never to be used with brushless ESCs.
Do not use Schottky diodes with Havoc Pro SC ESC!
DO NOT FREE REV OR OPERATE WITHOUT LOAD!
This includes running the motor without a pinion or holding the car in the air and running
the motor at or close to full power. Free revving will void the warranty!
DISCONNECT BATTERIES WHEN NOT IN USE
Always disconnect batteries from ESC to avoid short circuits and possible fire hazard.
2S LiPo/LiFe OR 4-6 NiMH CELLS ONLY
If using LiPo or LiFe battery packs, use a 2-cell (2S) pack for the vehicle’s main battery & be
sure the Voltage Cut-Off programming option is turned
ON (refer to Track Guide).
If using NiCd or NiMH batteries, NEVER use more than 6 cells (1.2VDC/cell) in the vehicle’s
main battery pack, and disable Voltage Cut-Off Circuitry (refer to Track Guide).
NO REVERSE VOLTAGE!
Reverse battery polarity can damage ESC & void warranty. Disconnect battery immediately
if a reverse connection occurs.
POWER TRANS-CAP MODULE REQUIRED
An external 2S Power Trans-Cap module is installed on ESC & MUST be used at all times.
Failure to use a Novak Power Trans-Cap module with the proper cell rating will result in
higher ESC temperatures & possible thermal shut-down or damage.
TRANSMITTER ON FIRST
Always turn on the power of the transmitter first so that you will have control of the
vehicle when you turn it on.
GOOD QUALITY LiPo/LiFe BATTERIES SUGGESTED
Using LiPo/LiFe batteries that cannot supply the amount of current required by this system
will result in possible battery pack, ESC & motor damage, and will void the warranty.
It is recommended to use a 25C or higher rating.
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 system use is best. An
FM system is acceptable, as long as it is high quality. AM systems are
NOT recommended.
DO NOT BUNDLE POWER & SIGNAL WIRES TOGETHER
RF noise in the power wires can adversely effect radio system performance.
INSULATE WIRES
Always insulate exposed wiring with heat shrink tubing or electrical tape to prevent short
circuits, which can damage the ESC.
NO CA GLUE
Exposure to CA glue or its fumes can cause damage to internal components of the ESC
and result in premature failure.
BASIC SET-UP GUIDE – HAVOC PRO SC
• See “Track Guide” sheet for Proper Gearing, and Custom Programming •
PRECAUTIONS
ACCESSORIES
P1
P4
product warranty
The Havoc Pro SC Brushless ESC is guaranteed to be free from defects in materials or
workmanship for a period of 120 days from the original date of purchase (verified by dated,
itemized sales receipt). Warranty does not cover incorrect installation, components worn
by use, damage to case or exposed circuit boards, damage due to timing, damage from
using more than 6 cells (1.2 volts DC/cell) or more than 2 LiPo/LiFe cells input voltage,
damage resulting from using LiPo/LiFe batteries without Smart-Stop circuitry active, using
insufficient LiPo/LiFe batteries that cannot supply the amount of current required by this
system, cross-connection of battery/motor power wires, overheating solder tabs, reverse
voltage application, improper use or installation of external BEC, damage resulting from
thermal overload or short-circuiting motor, damage from incorrect installation of FET servo
or receiver battery pack, damage due to free revving motor, damage due to using a non-
Novak motor or a non-sensored motor, not using or incorrect installation of a Trans-Cap
Module--2S on the ESC or from using a damaged Trans-Cap Module, using a Schottky
diode, splices to input, ON/OFF switch, or sensor harnesses, damage from excessive force
when using the One-Touch/SET button or from disassembling case, tampering with internal
electronics, allowing water, moisture, or any other foreign material to enter ESC or get onto
the PC board, incorrect installation/wiring of input plug plastic, allowing exposed wiring or
solder tabs to short-circuit, or any damage caused by a crash, flooding, or natural disaster.
Melted speed controls or motors are not covered by the warranty.
Because Novak has no control over the connection & use of the speed control or other related
electronics, no liability may be assumed nor will be accepted for any damage resulting from
the use of this product. Every Novak speed control & motor is thoroughly tested & cycled
before leaving our facility and is, therefore, considered operational. By the act of connecting/
operating speed control, user accepts all resulting liability. In no case shall our liability exceed
the product’s original cost. We reserve the right to modify warranty provisions without notice.
This product is not intended for use by children under 14 years of age without the strict
supervision of an adult. Use of this product in an uncontrolled manner may result in physical
damage or injuries—take extra care when operating any remote control vehicle. Designed
by Novak Electronics, Inc. in Irvine, CA and assembled with globally sourced components.
©2011 Novak Electronics, Inc. • All Rights Reserved • No part of these instructions may be
reproduced without the written permission of Novak Electronics, Inc.
Havoc Pro SC Brushless ESC, Dynamic Timing Advance, NovaBrakes, Thermal Overload
Protection, Hall Sensor Test, Smart Braking II, Polar Drive Technology, Radio Priority Circuitry,
& One-Touch Set-Up are all trademarks of Novak Electronics, Inc.
VOLTAGE cUt-OFF circuitry
When active (see Track Guide to turn ON/OFF), the built-in Novak Smart-Stop Voltage
Cut-Off Circuitry lets you safely use 2S Lithium Polymer (LiPo) or Lithium Iron
Phosphate (LiFe) battery packs by cutting off the speed control’s throttle output
when the critical safety voltages are reached.
The circuitry constantly monitors the pack voltage and automatically selects a 2S
cut-off voltage value
[6.25V (2S) LiPo; 4.75V (2S) LiFe]. When the ESC detects
that the critical safety voltage value will soon be reached,it begins interrupting,
or “blipping,” the throttle output as an early warning that the battery’s voltage is
getting low and the throttle output will soon be completely shut off.
When the critical voltage is reached, the throttle output to the motor gets completely
shut down to keep the voltage from dropping further (Red & Green LEDs will
alternately flash & you still have steering control).
Re-charge battery after Smart-Stop circuitry shuts off throttle
Even though the pack’s voltage will rise (after a short resting period) to a level high
enough to run motor again, this is not good for LiPo or LiFe batteries.
Reaching critical safety voltage too many times can damage the cells.
DO NOT CONTINUE TO RUN VEHICLE AFTER THE SMART-STOP HAS SHUT
DOWN THE THROTTLE OUTPUT THE FIRST TIME.
When the ESC is switched ON, the Yellow & Red LEDs will flash together 3
times to indicate LiPo/LiFe Cut-Off is ACTIVE.
With the Voltage Cut-Off turned ON & using NiCd or NiMH cells, the circuitry will shut off
the ESC’s throttle output very early into the run, due to the different characteristics of these
batteries. Change the ESC’s Cut-Off Circuitry mode to OFF to use these batteries.
See
CUSTOM PROGRAMMING OPTIONS on Track Guide to properly adjust this setting.
service procedures
Before sending your speed control in for service, review the Trouble-Shooting
Guide (in Track Guide). The ESC may appear to have failed when other problems exist.
After reviewing instructions, if you feel that your ESC requires service, please obtain
the most current product service options and pricing by the following ways:
WEB SITE:
Print a copy of the
PRODUCT SERVICE FORM from the CUSTOMER
SERVICE section of the Web site. Fill out the needed information on this form and
return it with the Novak product that requires servicing.
PHONE/FAX:
If you do not have access to the internet, please contact our
customer service department by phone or fax.
WARRANTY SERVICE:
For warranty work, you MUST CLAIM WARRANTY
on
PRODUCT SERVICE FORM & include a valid cash register receipt with purchase
date and dealer name & phone # on it, or an invoice from previous service. If
warranty provisions have been voided, there will be service charges.
• ESCs returned without a serial number will not be serviced under warranty •
TRADE-IN PROGRAM:
For non-warranty work, Novak offers a trade-in
program for current and discontinued products. You can replace, exchange or
upgrade any Novak speed control to any available speed control listed within the
trade-in program. You must complete a Non-Warranty Service Form to be eligible.
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
• Dealers/distributors aren’t authorized to replace products thought to be defective.
• If a hobby dealer returns your product for service, submit a completed
PRODUCT
SERVICE FORM to the dealer and make sure it is included with product.
• Novak Electronics, Inc. does not make any internal electronic components
(transistors, resistors, etc.) available for sale.
CONTACT:
OPTIONAL RECEIVER PACK USAGE
If you are planning to use an external receiver battery pack with the Havoc Pro SC
ESC to power the electronics you need to do the following:
1. Plug the external 5 cell (1.2VDC/cell) receiver battery pack into the battery
slot of the receiver.
2. To turn the vehicle ON, switch the receiver pack ON. Then, turn the ESC’s
switch ON, then OFF to allow the ESC to be powered by an external source.
3. To turn the vehicle OFF, turn the receiver pack’s switch OFF.
ALTERNATIVE METHOD
1. Plug the external 5 cell (1.2 VDC/Cell) receiver battery pack into the battery
slot of the receiver.
2. Unplug the ESC’s red wire from the input harness going to the receiver. Insulate
the red wire to keep it from shorting.
3. To turn the vehicle ON, switch the receiver pack ON. Then, turn the ESC’s switch ON.
4. To turn vehicle OFF, turn ESC’s switch OFF, then turn receiver pack’s switch OFF.
Wiring and cooling fan
With the ESC connected to (at least) a charged battery pack, the receiver, and the
brushless motor’s sensor harness:
1. TURN ON THE TRANSMITTER’S POWER
2. PRESS & HOLD ESC’S ONE-TOUCH/SET BUTTON
3. TURN ON THE SPEED CONTROL’S POWER
With transmitter throttle at neutral, and still pressing the SET button, slide the ESC’s
ON/OFF switch to ON position.
4. CONTINUE HOLDING SET BUTTON UNTIL RED LED COMES ON
5. RELEASE SET BUTTON AS SOON AS LED TURNS RED
6. PULL TRANSMITTER THROTTLE TO FULL-ON POSITION
Hold it there until the green status LED
turns solid green.
Note: Motor will not run during programming even if connected.
7. PUSH TRANSMITTER THROTTLE TO FULL-BRAKE/REVERSE
Hold it there until the green status LED
blinks green.
8. RETURN TRANSMITTER THROTTLE TO NEUTRAL
The red status LED will
turn solid red, indicating that speed control is at neutral
and that proper programming has been completed. Blue & yellow LEDs will also be
on indicating Minimum Brake (blue) & Drag Brake (yellow) settings are at levels above 0%.
If transmitter settings are changed, the One-Touch Programming must be repeated.
If you experience any problems, turn off ESC and repeat One-Touch.
NOTE: Whenever the One-Touch Programming set-up is performed, the
speed control will automatically revert back to the factory-default settings.
STEP 5-one-touch programming
This section shows the polarity of the Havoc Pro SC’s output pins. The included
receiver harness (Novak #5309) has a 2mm mini plug on the end that is plugged
into the ESC and a standard JST plug on the receiver end. The included ON/OFF
switch (Novak #5602) has a standard JST plug on it. Before connecting, note the
wiring sequence of the installed harness connectors as shown here
.
The Havoc Pro SC’s heat sink is designed to accept a 25x25mm cooling fan, and
comes with nylon 4-40x5/8” screws to secure it. To install, simply center the
fan on the ESC and push the nylon screws down into the cross cuts of the heat
sink. If using metal screws, thread them into the heat sink. Install the fan’s power
connector onto the fan output pins on the ESC--note polarity as shown below.
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