NOVAK SMART-STOP LI-PO CUT-OFF MODULE Manual
SMART-STOP Li-Po Battery Cut-Off Circuit
•read completely before installation or set-up•
The Smart-Stop monitors the Li-Po’s voltage & safely cuts off the ESC’s throttle output when the voltage drops below a
safe level--6.25V for 2-Cell Smart-Stop (#5470), 9.375V for 3-Cell (#5472), & 12.5V for 4-Cell (#5471).
Mounting Position--The Smart-Stop is best positioned near the ESC, as its main power leads (20G Red &
Black silicone wires) connect easiest to ESC’s battery power wire tabs (if ESC has solder tabs)--Smart-Stop can
also connect to battery, battery connector, or battery’s power wires. Based on where your Smart-Stop will con-
nect, select a position where the unit can be mounted in the vehicle (do not mount at this time).
Power Lead Connection--Measure and cut the Smart-Stop’s 20G RED & BLACK silicone power leads to the
required length for where it is to be mounted. Strip & tin the ends of the power leads and solder
to your ESC’s RED (positive) & BLACK (negative) solder tabs--RED power lead to RED (positive) tab;
BLACK power lead to BLACK (negative) tab.
When soldering leads to the tabs, make sure you do not short any of the
tabs to each other--your electronics will be damaged!
If connecting Smart-Stop’s power leads to battery, its connector, or battery wires,
insulate solder joints & exposed wiring to avoid short-circuits.
Note: When using 4-Cell Smart-Stop with the Novak HV Brushless ESC, connect
power leads the same solder tabs as the ESC’s Power Capacitor.
Input Harness Connection--Disconnect ESC’s input signal harness from the receiver and plug it into the 3-pin
header on the Smart-Stop--connect input harness with the WHITE wire toward the outside of the
Smart-Stop’s PC board.
The white/red/black sequence of ESC’s harness should match Smart-Stop’s signal wires soldered to the opposite
side of PC board--white over white, etc.
Connect Smart-Stop’s harness to receiver throttle channel (#2), making sure wiring sequence matches the
other receiver connections.
Very old radio systems may require changing the wiring sequence in plug.
Smart-Stop Programming--Sets transmitter’s neutral point into Smart-Stop. ESC should already be set-up &
programmed to your transmitter (One-Touch on Novak ESCs). Motor won’t run during set-up.
With a charged battery pack in vehicle & transmitter turned ON:
Press & Hold the Smart-Stop’s push button (under heat shrink) then turn on ESCs power switch-
-continue holding button until the Red LED comes on solid, then release button.
Go to Full-Throttle position with transmitter & hold until the Green LED comes on solid, then
return to Neutral.
The Green LED will fl ash, then the Red LED will come back on, indicating that the Smart-Stop is programmed
& ready.
Mount Smart-Stop--Use the included double-sided tape or a tie-wrap to mount the Smart-Stop in vehicle.
Mount label-side down if you want access to the push button & LEDs.
Blue Indicator LED--Included with the Smart-Stop is a high-power Blue LED that can be mounted in the ve-
hicle where it’s easy to see while running--antenna tube, shock tower, wing mount, or ream a hole in the body
so it ‘pops’ in from underneath.
What To Expect During Operation--The Smart-Stop will start interrupting, or ‘blipping’ the throttle as your
Li-Po battery nears the critical safety voltage--Blue LED will also begin fl ashing. If you continue running and the
critical voltage is reached, the Smart-Stop will completely shut off the ESC’s throttle signal--you will still have
full control of the steering.
PRODUCT WARRANTY: Novak Electronics, Inc. guarantees all products to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of 120 days from original date of purchase (veri-
fi ed by dated, itemized sales receipt). In no case shall our liability exceed the product’s original cost. Warranty does not cover water damage, use with incorrect number of cells, incorrect
installation, short-circuiting, or any damage to other electronics used in conjunction with the Smart-Stop. We reserve the right to modify warranty provisions without notice. 55-5470-1