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Throttle Neutral Protection
The XL-5 speed control features
Throttle Neutral Protection,
which prevents the model from
suddenly accelerating if the
speed control is switched on
while the transmitter’s trigger is
being held. When the trigger is
returned to neutral, the XL-5 will
operate properly.
Selecting Training Mode
(Profile #3: 50% Forward, 100% Brakes, 50% Reverse)
1.
Connect a fully charged battery pack to
the XL-5 and turn on your transmitter.
2.
With the XL-5 off, press and hold the
EZ-Set button until the LED turns solid
green, then solid red and then begins
blinking red (indicating the Profile
numbers).
3.
When the LED blinks RED THREE
TIMES, release the EZ-Set button.
4.
The LED will blink and then turn solid green (Low-Voltage
Detection ACTIVE) or red (Low-Voltage Detection DISABLED). The
model is ready to drive.
Note:
If you missed the mode you wanted, keep the EZ-Set button
pressed down and the blink cycle will repeat until the button is
released and a Mode is selected.
LED Codes and Protection Modes
•
Solid Green:
XL-5 power-on light. Low-Voltage Detection is
ACTIVATED (LiPo setting).
• Solid Red:
XL-5 power-on light. Low-Voltage Detection is
DISABLED
(
NiMH setting).
Never use LiPo batteries while
Low-Voltage Detection is disabled.
• Fast Blinking Red:
The XL-5 is equipped with thermal
shutdown protection to guard against overheating caused
by excessive current flow. If the operating temperature
exceeds safe limits, the XL-5 will automatically shut down.
Let the XL-5 cool. Make sure your model is properly geared
for the conditions.
•
Slow Blinking Red (when Low-Voltage Detection is
activated):
The XL-5 has entered Low-Voltage Protection.
When the battery voltage begins to reach the minimum
recommended discharge voltage threshold for LiPo
battery packs, the XL-5 will limit the power output to 50%
throttle. When the battery voltage attempts to fall below
the minimum threshold, the XL-5 will shut down all motor
output. The LED on the speed control will slowly blink red,
indicating a low-voltage shutdown. The XL-5 will stay in this
mode until a fully charged battery is connected.
• Fast Blinking Green:
The XL-5’s LED will blink fast green if
the speed control is not receiving a signal. Make certain the
speed control is properly plugged into the receiver and the
transmitter is switched on.
ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL
B
Three blinks Red
A
Green to Red to Off
D
Solid
C
Release
