NOVAK SUPER SPORT CRAWLER Specifications
to adjust drag brake
:
a. PRESS & HOLD SPEED CONTROL’S SET BUTTON
With ESC at neutral, press & hold SET button
until Blue & Amber
status LEDs turn on solid---Release SET button once LEDs are solid.
b. SELECT DRAG BRAKE PERCENTAGE
blue & amber
Blue & Amber status LEDs (1st & 2nd LEDs on left) flash to indicate active
Drag Brake setting (Drag brake setting will be your Minimum Brake value).
Quick press & release to change Drag Brake setting, then press &
hold SET button for about 1 second to store selection into speed
control’s memory, and return to neutral.
Setting
(# of flashes)
: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Drag Brake
(%)
:
20 25 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 95
#55-3018-1
7-2006
SPECIFICATIONS
Input Voltage ...........................................4-7 cells (1.2 volts DC/cell)
ESC Case Size ....................... 1.32”x1.75”x1.05” [33.5x44.4x26.7mm]
ESC Weight (w/o wires) ............................... 1.70 ounce [48.2 grams]
B.E.C. Voltage ............................................................6.0 volts DC
B.E.C. Current .................................................................3.0 amps
Power Wire (Battery/Motor) ......................... 14G Super-Flex Silicone
On-Resistance .......................................... 0.0019
Ω
@25°C trans.temp.
Rated Current ............................... 160A [Fwd & Rev.]
@25°C trans.temp.
ESC Power Rating .................................. 225 watts
@25°C trans.temp.
ESC Motor Limit....................... down to 8.5-turn [sensored brushless]
Throttle Programs ................... 2 [1 counterclockwise & 1 clockwise rotation]
The precision of Brushless motor control and the adjustability of a Novak ESC all together!
The Super Sport Crawler electronic speed control gives you on-board programming of Drag Brake percentage & the ability to reverse
the rotation of the motor, for extreme versatility in setting up your custom rock crawling rig.
The Super Sport Crawler system combines Automatic Drag Braking (that is fully adjustable, of course) in the ESC, with a high-turn sensor-based brush-
less motor that packed with an ultra-strong rotor for extra holding power, and precision movement control during critical situations.
The ESC also features
Thermal Overload Protection, high-power B.E.C. for strong/fast servo response, Polar Drive & Digital Anti-Glitch circuit-
ries for cool & smooth operation, and Radio Priority circuitry for the ultimate in control, right down to the end of the charge. Add to this the
user-replaceable battery wires, power capacitor, & input harness, and the Super Sport Crawler has it all!
To benefit from all of the technical features of the Super Sport Crawler system, PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
REPLACEMENT POWER CAPACITOR [Novak kit #5677]
The Super Sport Crawler ESC comes with a factory-installed Power Capaci-
tor, and it
MUST BE USED to maintain cool and smooth operation. A direct
replacement Power Capacitor is available in Novak kit #5677.
Note: We highly recommend using Novak Power Capacitors, as we have done extensive testing
& research to find Power Capacitors with the very best quality factors––other capacitors with
similar ratings will not provide equal protection.
SUPER-FLEX SILICONE 14G WIRE [Novak kits #5500 & 5508]
Novak Super-Flex wire for power wiring. 14 gauge silicone wire in kit #5500
(36”red & 36”black) and kit #5508 (2 each of 9”red/black/blue/yellow/orange).
INPUT SIGNAL HARNESS [Novak kits #5315 & 5320]
User-replaceable input signal harness is available in both short and long lengths.
4.5” harness in Novak kit#5315, and 9.0” harness in Novak kit #5320.
VELOCiTi MOTOR END BELL & BEARING SET [Novak #5920]
After extensive use, the ball bearings in your brushless motor may need to be
replaced. Replacement Velociti-style ribbed front end bell (std.on Crawler) with
bearing factory-installed & rear bearing are available in Novak kit #5920.
UPGRADE NICKEL-PLATED SINTERED ROTOR [Novak #5908]
The high-power magnet on this rotor is the ultimate upgrade, giving you
even more torque & stronger braking. Velociti-style Nickel-Plated Sintered
Neodymium rotor upgrade available in Novak kit #5908.
WATER & ELECTRONICS DON’T MIX!
Never allow water, moisture, or other foreign materials to get inside
ESC, motor, or on the PC Boards.
Water damage will void the warranty!
NO SCHOTTKY DIODE!
Schottky diodes must NOT be used with the Super Sport Crawler ESC.
(Schottky diodes are never used with reversible ESCs, including brushless)
Schottky diode usage will damage ESC & void warranty!
DISCONNECT BATTERIES WHEN NOT IN USE
Always disconnect the battery pack from the speed control when not
in use to avoid short circuits and possible fire hazard.
4 TO 7 CELLS ONLY
Never use fewer than 4 or more than 7 cells (4.8-8.4VDC, 1.2VDC/cell)
in the vehicle’s main battery pack(s).
NOVAK BRUSHLESS MOTORS ONLY
The Super Sport Crawler ESC is specially designed for use with sensor-
based Novak Brushless Motors Only! You may replace motor with
Novak sensored motors down to 8.5-turn (up to 225W--ESC’s rating).
Novak brushless motors are the only motors guaranteed to work with the Super
Sport Crawler ESC––check our website for further updates & compatibilities.
Note: ESC will default back to Smart Braking II and require 2nd trigger
stroke to shift into reverse when using a non-Crawler motor.
NO REVERSE VOLTAGE!
Reverse battery polarity can damage ESC & void warranty. Disconnect
battery immediately if a reverse connection occurs.
POWER CAPACITOR REQUIRED
An external power capacitor is installed and
MUST be used with your ESC.
Failure to use Power Capacitor will result in higher ESC operating
temperatures & possible thermal shut-down.
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.
INSULATE WIRES
Always insulate exposed wiring with heat shrink tubing or electrical
tape to prevent short circuits, which can damage ESC.
NO CA GLUE
Exposure to CA glue or its fumes can cause damage to internal
components of the speed control and result in premature failure.
trouble-shooting guide
Steering Channel Works But Motor Will Not Run
•
Red status LED blinking when throttle is applied. Check motor sensor harness
connection at ESC (make sure all metal sockets are fully inserted into the connector’s
plastic housing)––check for damaged wires.
•
Red status LED on solid & Green LED blinking. Check input signal harness & motor
sensor harness connections at ESC. Check input signal harness wiring sequence
& connection at throttle channel of receiver. Check throttle channel operation with
servo.
•
Blue & Green status LEDs both blinking. Possible ESC shut-down due to locked
rotor detection––return throttle to neutral position to regain motor control––check
vehicle’s drive train for free operation.
•
Blue & Green status LEDs continously blinking & drive train is free. Possible internal
ESC damage––Refer to Service Procedures.
•
Blue & Red status LEDs blinking. Possible ESC thermal shut-down––Check gear ratio
& free operation of drive train for possible overloading/ESC is being severely over-
loaded––allow system to cool & return throttle to neutral position to regain motor
control.
LEDs will continue to blink until system is cooled down.
•
Blue & Amber status LEDs blinking. Possible motor thermal shut-down––Check gear
ratio & free operation of drive train for possible overloading/motor is being over-
loaded––allow system to cool & return throttle to neutral position to regain motor
control.
LEDs will continue to blink until system is cooled down.
•
Blue & Green (Locked Rotor Detection), Blue & Red (ESC Thermal Shut-Down), or
Blue & Amber (Motor Thermal Shut-Down) status LEDs blinking. ESC may have
shut-down & ESC’s neutral point is too far off to sense that transmitter throttle
has been returned to neutral––Refer to Steps 4 & 5.
• Possible receiver damage––Check operation with a different receiver.
• Possible internal damage––Refer to Service Procedures.
Receiver Glitches/Throttle Stutters During Acceleration
• Receiver or antenna too close to ESC, power wires, battery, or motor.
• Bad connections––Check wiring, connectors, & sensor harness.
• External Power Capacitor damaged/not installed––Replace Power Capacitor.
Motor and Steering Servo Do Not Work
• Check wires, receiver signal harness wiring & color sequence, radio system, crystals,
battery/motor connectors, & battery pack.
• Possible receiver damage––Check operation with a different receiver.
• Possible internal damage––Refer to Service Procedures.
Speed Control Runs Excessively Hot
• Gear ratio too low––Increase gear ratio (see ‘GEAR SELECTION’).
Model Runs Slowly/Slow Acceleration
• Gear ratio too high––Reduce gear ratio (see ‘GEAR SELECTION’).
• Check battery connectors––Replace if needed.
• Incorrect transmitter/ESC adjustment––Refer to Steps 4 & 5.
• External Power Capacitor damaged/not installed––Replace Power Capacitor.
ESC Is Melted Or Burnt/ESC Runs With Switch Off
• Internal damage––Refer to Service Procedures.
*For more assistance call our Customer Service Department or check our website.
service procedures
Before sending your speed control or brushless motor system in for
service, review Trouble-Shooting guide and instructions. System may
appear to have failed when other problems exist.
After reviewing instructions, if you feel that your ESC/system requires
service, please obtain the most current product service options and
pricing by the following ways:
WEBSITE: Print a copy of the PRODUCT SERVICE FORM from the CUSTOMER SERVICE
section of the website. 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 as listed below.
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•
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
• Dealers/distributors are not authorized to replace Novak products thought to be defective.
• If a hobby dealer returns your brushless system for service, submit a completed
PRODUCT
SERVICE FORM to the dealer and make sure it is included with the product.
• Novak Electronics, Inc. does not make any internal electronic components (transistors,
resistors, etc.) available for sale.
super sport crawler--INstructIons
PRECAuTIONS
optional accessories
P1
P4
product warranty
The Super Sport Crawler 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 from using fewer than 4 or more than 7 cells (1.2 volts DC/cell) input voltage, cross-connection of
battery/motor power wires, overheating solder tabs, reverse voltage application, damage resulting from thermal
overload or short-circuiting motor, damage from incorrect installation of FET servo or receiver battery pack,
not using or incorrect installation of a Power Capacitor on the ESC or from using a damaged Power Capacitor,
using a Schottky diode, using non-Novak Power Capacitor or motor, 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 act of God.
Because Novak Electronics, Inc. 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.
©2006 Novak Electronics, Inc. • All Rights Reserved • No part of these instructions may be reproduced
without the written permission of Novak Electronics, Inc. • Super Sport Crawler ESC, Polar Drive Tech-
nology, Radio Priority Circuitry, & One-Touch Set-Up are all trademarks of Novak Electronics, Inc. • All
Novak speed controls & motors are designed & manufactured in the U.S.A.
super sport crawler soFtware Flow chart
:
restoring factory defaults
:
Every time you perform the One-Touch Set-Up, the factory default settings are
restored for each of the throttle profiles.
@NEUTRAL
RED or RED & GREEN
DRAG BRAKE
BLUE & AMBER
ACTIVE PROFILE
all LEDs (flashing)
press & hold
press & hold
quick press
results in red
LED flashing
––––––
indicates im-
proper button
press sequence
LEDs roll off
––––
exit programming
counter-clockwise
motor rotation
is active
––––––
all LEDs
flash 1 times
@NEUTRAL
RED or RED & GREEN
clockwise
motor rotation
is active
––––––
all LEDs flash 2
times
if pressed
––––––
within 3 sec. of
all LEDs flashing
––––––
motor rotation
is changed
if not pressed
––––––
within 3 sec. of
all LEDs flashing
if pressed
––––––
within 3 sec. of
all LEDs flashing
––––––
motor rotation
is changed
Blue
LED
Amber
LED
Green
LED
Red
LED
ST
A
TUS LEDs
SET
button
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(949) 833-8873 • FAX (949) 833-1631
Customer Service e-mail:
cs@teamnovak.com
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quick press
changes Drag
Brake value