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Novak Electronics, Inc.
www.teamnovak.com
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Please ensure that the computer you plan to install NovaLink on meets the following minimum
requirements
The NovaLink uses a period (.) as the standard decimal separator. This software will not run if a
comma (,) is used instead
.
(Some European countries use the comma as the standard decimal separator,
whereas the US and English countries use the period).
PRECAUTIONS
Check for Firmware Updates!
It is important to make sure you have the latest ESC firmware. (Refer to the “
ESC Firmware Upgrade
”
section of this manual).
Check for Software Updates!
It is important to make sure you have the latest NovaLink software updates. (Refer to the “
Downloading
Software Updates
” section of this manual).
Always Unplug the ESC Fan Before Running NovaLink or Firmware Update!
Please remember to always unplug the ESC fan before using NovaLink or ESC Firmware Upgrade. Leaving
the fan plugged in will 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 other foreign materials to get inside the speed controller or the NovaLink.
Water damage will void the product warranty!
Do NOT put the NovaLink pins close to other metal objects!
Putting the metal pins against another metal object can result in shorting the NovaLink circuit. This
damage is not covered under the product’s warranty.
Plug the ESC into the NovaLink Correctly and Carefully!
The metal pins on the NovaLink can be damaged easily if the ESC is not
plugged into the Novalink carefully. The pins are marked with ”White”
and “Black” labels to aid in connecting your ESC correctly. Make sure to
match the labels on the NovaLink module with the color of the wires on
the ESC as shown in the image to the right.
Operating System
Windows
®
XP
TM
32-bit
,
Vista
TM
32-bit
,
7
TM
32-bit
The NovaLink is not compatible with 64-bit operating systems
Memory
512 RAM
CPU
1 GHz Processor
Disk
100 MB Disk
Graphics
VGA Card (800x600 minimum resolution recommended)
Black
White
