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Novak Electronics, Inc. 

                                              

www.teamnovak.com

 

 

INSTRUCTION MANUAL 

PRODUCT OVERVIEW 

The NovaLink

TM 

provides users with expanded programming adjustability. It comprises a unique module 

that easily plugs into the speed control and an included USB cord. Using the integrated software disk, 
customers can fine tune the ESC’s multiple parameters by inputting the desired values or using the user-

friendly graphic controls. Additionally, each personalized set of parameters can be stored on a PC to recall 
and use again later. These custom-made parameter sets can, also, be shared with other drivers. The 

NovaLink will never be outdated due to the easy-to-download software updates available to users on 
Novak’s Web site. The NovaLink is compatible with Windows® XP™, Vista™, and 7™ computer-operating 
platforms. 

PROGRAMMABLE PROFILES

 

(KINETIC)

 

The NovaLink offers expanded adjustability on some of the Kinetic and Kinetic 1S's parameters. These 
profiles can only be adjusted through the NovaLink software 

 

Fine-tune adjustment for Minimum Brake, Drag Brake, Dead Band and Minimum Drive profiles 
(these profiles can be minutely adjusted among the preset values featured on the ESC) 

 

Personalization of the Throttle and Brake Curves  

 

Fine-tune adjustment for the LiPo/LiFe Cut-Off Voltage value 

 

Independent Drag Brake toggle 

 

Graphical view of ESC and motor temperature sampling  

 

Retrieval of transmitter endpoint values  

 

Fine-tune adjustment for RPM Select, Applied Timing and Boost Delay 

 

Ability to store and share settings; a secondary profile can be downloaded onto the ESC from the 

Novak website or fellow driver (the driver's main profile can still be adjusted via the speed control's 
on-board programming) 

 

Ability to update the ESC's firmware in the field 

ITEMS INCLUDED   

1.

 

NovaLink USB Adaptor Module 

2.

 

USB Cable 

3.

 

NovaLink Software Disk  

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for NOVALINK 1.3

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL Version 1 3 9 01 2010...

Page 2: ...Saving a Profile 9 Uploading Updating a Profile 9 Resetting to Default Settings 10 Sharing Profiles 10 Disconnecting Your ESC 10 Downloading Software Updates 10 ESC Firmware Upgrade 11 NovaLink Parame...

Page 3: ...OFILES KINETIC The NovaLink offers expanded adjustability on some of the Kinetic and Kinetic 1S s parameters These profiles can only be adjusted through the NovaLink software Fine tune adjustment for...

Page 4: ...result in excess current draw that may disable the USB port and electrical noise generated by the fan may interfere with communication Water and Electronics Don t Mix Never allow water moisture or ot...

Page 5: ...ers and click Run as Administrator i A black command prompt will pop up during installation 6 Once the black command prompt disappears Plug the NovaLink into the USB 7 Return back to the NovaLink Setu...

Page 6: ...Next to continue with the installation Click Next to begin installation Software Registration After installation you can register your software by clicking Register Now or if you plan to skip registra...

Page 7: ...7 Novak Electronics Inc www teamnovak com INSTRUCTION MANUAL Once the installation is complete click Close to exit the installation wizard...

Page 8: ...ogrammed via the NovaLink These settings are kept in the ESC s non volatile memory and when you connect the ESC to the NovaLink the following values will be uploaded from the ESC non volatile memory T...

Page 9: ...ng a Profile 1 Plug your ESC into the NovaLink NOTE It is important to plug your ESC into the NovaLink carefully by matching the colors of the wire to the labels provided on the NovaLink See Precautio...

Page 10: ...feature to open existing profiles After receiving files from other users you can then upload them onto NovaLink to view the parameters and use them on your own ESC 1 Click the Open Exiting Profile ico...

Page 11: ...rom the NovaLink if attached Note make sure your ESC fan is unplugged 6 Start NovaLink 7 Click the Firmware Updater icon 8 The NovaLink Firmware Updater will now be launched 9 Wait until application i...

Page 12: ...d Point Brake End Point is the percentage of the transmitter trigger s brake throw at which the ESC s brakes will reach 100 braking power This setting is measured as a percentage of the full transmitt...

Page 13: ...e This setting is measured as a percentage of full throttle Ten preset selections are available in the drop down menu Custom values can be entered in increments of 0 1 Raising the Dead Band setting in...

Page 14: ...to 25 allowing you to safely maneuver your vehicle off of the track There are two settings in the ESC Temperature Protection Selecting On default and highly recommended enables the Thermal Overload C...

Page 15: ...ffective drive is applied Minimum Drive may need to be reduced to compensate for low traction conditions Minimum Drive is featured in green in the chart below You can control the Minimum Drive value g...

Page 16: ...ltage Cut Off The Voltage Cut Off setting enables or disables the speed controls Smart Stop Circuitry It also allows adjustment of the voltage cut off point based on the type of batteries used in the...

Page 17: ...electronic motor timing advancement at full throttle This provides even higher top speeds The Boost Mode can by entering any value greater than or equal to 20 in the Timing Level Once a value is enter...

Page 18: ...ll increase the maximum amount of electronic motor timing that is applied to the motor throughout the throttle band Using a higher timing setting will result in more overall motor RPM and more current...

Page 19: ...ink Firmware Updater 2 Plug your ESC into the NovaLink Adaptor 3 Start the NovaLink Firmware Updater from the NovaLink program 4 Make sure your ESC fully updates NovaLink Not Displaying Properly on Wi...

Page 20: ...Every Novak NovaLink PC Interface is thoroughly tested before leaving our facility and is therefore considered operational By the act of connecting operating the NovaLink PC Interface user accepts al...

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