Novak Brushed Speed Control: Eiger & Eiger Pro Field Guide-- NEW version ESCs (standard height heat sinks) (55-1835P-1.4) - Manual

eiger field guide
•For Eiger & Eiger Pro ESCs•
proper gear selection
9-2014 #55-1835P-1.4
Motor operating temperature is the ONLY
way to properly set vehicle gearing
The Motor and Speed Control should not exceed
160°F MAX at any time during run !
Change the gearing to avoid overheating!
DO NOT FREE-REV MOTOR !
Free-running your brushless motor in a no-load condition can cause rotor failure
& ESC transistor damage that will not be covered by the product’s warranty.
Because of the potential danger of overheating and ESC/motor damage and
failure, you must start with VERY small pinion sizes and check the speed
control and motor operating temperatures at multiple times throughout the
initial runs after installation. This is the only way to ensure that you are not
causing excessive heating.
If ESC & motor temperatures remain low & stable, you can slowly increase
the pinion size while again monitoring the temperatures to determine the
safe gearing for your vehicle, motor, and climate/track conditions. Because
these variables can change or be modified, you MUST continually monitor
ESC & motor temperatures to protect your electronics from damage.
This Novak Eiger and Eiger Pro ESCs are factory loaded with several
programmable features, and we have developed this Field Guide as a
quick-reference to keep with you out on the rocks to help walk you
through the programming and adjustment of all of the speed control’s
software functions and diagnostic features.
Take the time to thoroughly read through this programming manual
before attempting to make any programming adjustments so you can
fully understand the different ESC parameters, and how they can be
used to fine tune your ESC’s feel and performance to meet your needs.
Most importantly, enjoy all of the technical benefits and features this
Novak ESC has to offer.
This speed control features Novak’s Smart-Stop Voltage Cut-Off Circuitry built-in,
and when used properly will allow you to safely use LiPo and LiFe type batteries,
without letting the cells drop below their critical safety voltage during operation.
The default setting in the speed control is that the Voltage Cut-Off is turned ON
and is set to LiPo. If you are using NiMH or NiCd cells, you will need to switch
the Voltage Cut-Off feature OFF. If you are using LiFe cells, you will need to switch
the Voltage Cut-Off feature to the LiFe battery setting.
Note: Whenever the speed control’s One-Touch Programming is
performed, this setting will revert to the LiPo default setting.
DO NOT USE LiPo/LiFe BATTERIES WITH
VOLTAGE CUT-OFF TURNED OFF
voltage cut-off circuitry
NOT ALL TRANSMITTERS HA
VE THESE ADJUSTMENTS
Transmitter adjustments may not be needed to operate this ESC, however,
if you have any problems with ONE-TOUCH PROGRAMMING, adjust the
transmitter as follows and repeat the ONE-TOUCH PROGRAMMING step.
THROTTLE CHANNEL ADJUSTMENTS
A. Set HIGH ATV
or EPA to 100% setting. [amount of throw at full throttle]
B. Set LOW ATV, EPA, or ATL to 100% setting. [amount of throw at full brakes]
C. Set EXPONENTIAL to zero setting. [throttle channel linearity]
D. Set THROTTLE CHANNEL REV. SWITCH to either position.
E. Set THROTTLE CHANNEL TRIM to middle setting.
[adjusts neutral position/increases or decreases coast brakes]
F. Set ELECTRONIC TRIGGER THROW ADJUSTMENT to 50% throttle and
50% brake throw–best for reversible ESCs.
[adjusts trigger throw electronic/digital pistol-grip transmitters]
G. Set MECHANICAL TRIGGER THROW ADJUSTMENT to position with 1/2
throttle and 1/2 brake throw.
transmitter adjustments
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. White LED may also be on and blinking,
indicating that Dynamic Timing Advance is OFF and the timing is set to a level of 0%.
If transmitter settings are changed, the One-Touch Set-Up must be repeated.
If you experience any problems, turn off ESC and repeat One-Touch.
NOTE: When the One-Touch Set-Up set-up is performed, the speed control
will automatically revert back to the factory-default settings.
BRUSHLESS MODE NOTE:
If using the Eiger with a Brushless Motor, leave
the motor wires DISCONNECTED when performing the One-Touch Set-Up.
Once One-Touch Set-Up is completed, change the Throttle Profile to
Setting #2, and connect the motor wires.
one-touch SET-UP
esc parameters
Several ESC parameters are customizable to help fine-tune the feel and
response of the speed control to your liking. These setting are all easily
accessed via the ESC’s One-Touch/Set button and the on-board status
LEDs. The following parameters are adjustable:
1. Throttle Profile (1 of 2) .................... Brush ............... Brushless
2. Drag/Hill Brake .......................... 1 of 5 Modes ............. 1 of 10
3. Brake Frequency ................................ n/a .................... 1 of 10
4. Drive Frequency .............................. 1 of 6 .................. 1 of 10
5. Dead Band ...................................... 1 of 5 ................... 1 of 5
6. Minimum Brake ................................. n/a .................... 1 of 10
7. Motor Rotation .................................. n/a .................. CCW/CW
8. Voltage Cut-Off Circuitry .......... OFF/LiPo/LiFe ...... OFF/LiPo/LiFe
9. Hall Sensor Test (diagnostic) ............... n/a ....................... yes
With the higher performance of brushless systems, undesirable radio system
noise may occur when used with lower quality radio systems. 2.4GHz radio
systems are the best to use. FM radio systems are acceptable, as long as
the system is high quality. AM radio systems are NOT recommended.
GOOD QUALITY RADIO SYSTEM SUGGESTED
Best to use
2.4 GHz
OK to use
FM
Do not use
AM
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