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5. Return the trigger to neutral and allow the prop to stop. Note that there is
no programmed delay when changing from reverse to forward. Use caution
to avoid slamming the speed control from reverse to forward and vice versa.
This could result in driveline damage.
6. Push the trigger away from the grip to apply reverse throttle. The LED will go
out, then glow at full throttle. (Note that reverse throttle is only about 15% of
forward throttle. This is normal.)
7. To turn the speed control off, unplug the batteries.
Thermal Shutdown Protection
The VXL-6s Marine is equipped with thermal shutdown protection to guard
against overheating caused by excessive current flow. If the operating
temperature exceeds safe limits, the VXL-6s Marine will automatically shut
down and the ESC’s red LED will blink. The LED will continuously blink red,
even if the throttle trigger is moved back and forth. After the ESC cools down
to a safe level, the ESC will once again function normally.
VXL-6s Marine Profile Selection
The speed control is factory set to Profile 1. To change the profile, follow the
steps on described below. The speed control should be connected to the
receiver and the transmitter should be adjusted as described previously. The
profiles are selected by entering the programming mode.
VXL-6s Marine Profile Description:
Profile 1 (Sport Mode): 100% Forward, 15% Reverse
Profile 2 (Race Mode): 100% Forward, No Reverse
Profile 3 (Training Mode): 50% Forward, 15% Reverse
Selecting Sport Mode (Profile 1)
1. Place the boat on the included stand and
make sure objects and fingers are clear of
the propeller.
2. Turn on the transmitter. Pull and hold the
trigger to full throttle (A).
3. While holding full throttle, connect two fully
charged battery packs to the VXL-6s Marine
ESC (B). It will turn on automatically.
4. Continue to hold the transmitter trigger at full
throttle. After about two seconds, the red LED
will blink once and the ESC will beep once (C).
5. Move the trigger to neutral (D). The ESC is ready for use and is set to Profile 1.
Selecting Race Mode (Profile 2)
1. Place the boat on the included stand and
make sure objects and fingers are clear of
the propeller.
2. Turn on the transmitter. Pull and hold the
trigger to full throttle (A).
3. While holding full throttle, connect two fully
charged battery packs to the VXL-6s Marine
ESC (B). It will turn on automatically.
4. Continue to hold the transmitter trigger at full
throttle. After about two seconds, the red LED
will blink and the ESC will beep once (C).
5. Continue to hold the transmitter trigger at full throttle. After
about two more seconds (4 seconds total), the red LED will
blink twice and the ESC will beep twice (D).
6. Move the trigger to neutral (E). The ESC is ready for use and is set to Profile 2.
Selecting Training Mode (Profile #3)
1. Place the boat on the included stand and
make sure objects and fingers are clear of
the propeller.
2. Turn on the transmitter. Pull and hold the
trigger to full throttle (A).
3. While holding full throttle, connect two fully
charged battery packs to the VXL-6s Marine
ESC (B). It will turn on automatically.
4. Continue to hold the transmitter trigger at full
throttle. After about two seconds, the red LED
will blink and the ESC will beep once (C).
5. Continue to hold the transmitter trigger at
full throttle. After about two more seconds (4
seconds total), the red LED will blink twice and the ESC will beep twice (D).
6. Continue to hold the transmitter trigger at full throttle. After about two more
seconds (6 seconds total), the red LED will blink three times and the ESC will
beep three times (E).
7. Move the trigger to neutral (F). The ESC is ready for use and is set to Profile 3.
Over-Voltage Detection
The VXL-6s Marine speed control also detects when too much voltage is being
input. If batteries with more than 25.2 volts are connected to the speed control,
it will not operate. The red and green LEDs will blink, and an alternating high-low
tone will sound. Unplug the batteries and install packs with 25.2 volts or less.
Throttle Neutral Protection
If the transmitter’s throttle neutral position is moved after the VXL-6s speed
control has been switched off, the speed control will not recognize the new
position when it is turned back on and will not operate the throttle. This
prevents the boat from running out of control due to an accidental change
of the neutral position. If Throttle Neutral Protection detects that the throttle
neutral position has changed, the VXL-6s speed control’s green LED will blink
and it will beep steadily. Return the throttle trim position to neutral to resume
normal throttle operation.
B
Plug in ESC
A
Full Throttle
D
Trigger Neutral
C
One Blink & Beep
B
Plug in ESC
A
Full Throttle
D
E
Two Blinks & Beeps
Trigger Neutral
C
One Blink & Beep
B
Plug in ESC
A
Full Throttle
D
F
Two Blinks & Beeps
Trigger Neutral
C
E
One Blink & Beep
Three Blinks & Beeps
ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL
