standard
JST plug
Mini 2mm
plug
Sensor harness
FIGURE 5
Receiver harness
ON/OFF
switch
black wire
(negative)
red wire
(positive)
white wire
(signal)
Fan power
output pins
black wire
(negative)
positive
fan pin
negative
fan pin
Novak
#5649
installed
FIGURE 4
#55-1745-1
6-2010
SPECIFICATIONS
Input Voltage ..........................2S Li-Po/Li-Fe cells, 4-6 Ni-MH cells
ESC Footprint .......................................1.16”x1.47”
(29.5 x 37.3mm)
ESC Weight
(w/o wires)
............................... 1.29 ounce
(36.6 grams)
540 Motor Limit .................................3.5-turn sensored brushless
550 Motor Limit .................................4.5-turn sensored brushless
B.E.C. Voltage/Current
(built-in)
.................... 6.0 volts DC / 3 amps
Power Wire
(Battery/Motor)
......................... 14G Super-Flex Silicone
On-Resistance ................ 0.00040 ohm. per phase
@25
°C
trans.temp.
Status LEDs .................................................................................5
Thermal Overload Protection™ ................................................ Yes
The Havoc Pro SC Brushless ESC includes dynamic motor timing with
eight adjustable timing settings, complete on-board programming with
over a dozen adjustable parameters, exclusive NovaBrakes™, electronic
temperature indicator and motor hall sensor test diagnostic tools and
upgraded Thermal Overload Protection™.
The Havoc Pro SC ESC is factory-loaded with multiple adjustable parameters that
can be programmed using the user friendly One-Touch™ interface, is compatible
with the entire 540 and 550-sized Novak brushless motor lines, is sensor based,
sports a cross-cut heat sink, and includes everything necessary to operate.
For informative installation and how-to videos, visit the Team Novak
Channel on YouTube®.
To benefit from all of the technical features of the Havoc Pro SC,
PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATION
PLUG-IN INPUT SIGNAL HARNESS (MINI-JST)
[Novak kits #5304 & #5309]
Included input signal harness with 2mm mini plug on ESC end for use with Havoc Pro SC.
4.5” in Novak kit #5304, and 9” in Novak kit #5309
.
BATTERY HARNESS W/ TRAXXAS
®
PLUG
[Novak kit #5331)
Traxxas
@
-compatible 14G plug harness for easy and low resistance connections.
BRUSHLESS MOTOR CONNECTOR WIRE SET
[Novak kit #5332]
Flexible 14GA wire with gold-plated connectors for low-resistance connections.
BRUSHLESS SENSOR HARNESSES
[Novak kit #5351-#5353]
Shielded sensor harness protects sensor wires and provides multiple installation options.
4”/100mm (Novak #5351), 6”/150mm (Novak #5352) & 9”/230mm (Novak #5353).
SUPER-FLEX SILICONE 14GA WIRE SET
[Novak kit #5508]
Two each of 9” length black, red, blue, yellow and orange 14GA wire.
SUPER-FLEX SILICONE 12GA WIRE SET
[Novak kit #5512]
Two each of 3 ft. length black, red and blue 12GA wire. Optional wire set is perfect for
low-resistance connections.
REMOTE POWER PROGRAMMING SWITCH
[Novak kit #5602]
Included ON/OFF Power Switch and One-Touch Programming Button harness.
25x25x10mm COOLING FANS
[Novak kits #5649 & #5653]
Cooling fans fit heat sink perfectly & has the Havoc Pro SC’s 2mm mini power plug for easy
connection.
Single fan in Novak kit #5649, and 2-pack of fans in Novak kit #5653
.
POWER TRANS-CAP MOdULE
[Novak kit #5679]
Replacement Power Trans-Cap provides improved efficiency and lowers operating
temperatures. It is compatible with 2S Li-Po and 4-6 cell Ni-MH.
POWER CONNECTORS–3.5 & 4mm
[Novak kit #5731 & #5741]
Low-Loss connectors generate dozens of wiring routing and installation options.
LEAd-FREE SILvER SOLdER
[Novak kit #5831-#5833]
Novak solder contains 3% for high-conductivity and is available in three sizes.
6g in Novak kit #5831, 15g in Novak kit #5832, and 100g in Novak kit #5833
.
MOUNTING TAPE 25x35mm
[Novak kit #5840 & #5841]
Included cushioned, double-sided tape to secure electronics in vehicles.
10 pieces in Novak kit #5840, and 100 pieces in Novak kit #5841
.
HEAT SHRINk TUBING
[Novak kit #5850 & #5851]
Novak heat shrink tubing is 6” long and available in six sizes: 1/16” - 3/8”.
6 piece assortment in Novak kit #5850, and 24 piece assortment in Novak kit #5851
.
TRAXXAS
®
SLASH™ 4X4 MOUNTING PLATE
[Novak kit #5090)
Mounting plate and hardware to install ESC into Traxxas® Slash™ 4x4.
WATER & ELECTRONICS DON’T MIX!
Allowing water, moisture or other foreign materials to get inside ESC will void warranty.
MuST bE 14 yEARS OR OLDER TO OpERATE
This product is not a toy and is not intended for use by children under 14 years of age
without the strict supervision of an adult.
TIMINg INCREASES ELECTRONICS’ TEMpERATuRES
Use extreme caution when setting up and testing your application to avoid overloading and
overheating the Havoc Pro SC and brushless motor. Excessive overheating will void warranty!
SENSOR-bASED bRuSHLESS MOTORS ONLy
The Havoc Pro SC is designed for use with sensor-based Novak Brushless Motors. You may
replace with Novak sensored motors down to 3.5T (540-sized) or 4.5T (550-sized).
TIMINg pRODuCES DANgEROuSLy HIgH SpEEDS
When Novak’s advanced timing is activated, the resulting vehicle speed can be
dangerously high. It is important to take extra precautions.
NO SCHOTTKy DIODES!
Schottky diodes are never used with reversible ESCs, including brushless.
Do not use Schottky diodes with Havoc Pro SC ESC!
DO NOT FREE REV OR OpERATE WITHOuT LOAD!
This includes running the motor without a pinion or holding the car in the air and running
the motor at or close to full power. Free revving will void the warranty!
DISCONNECT bATTERIES WHEN NOT IN uSE
Always disconnect batteries from ESC to avoid short circuits and possible fire hazard.
2S Li-po/Li-Fe OR 4-6 Ni-MH CELLS ONLy
If using Li-Po or Li-Fe battery packs, use a 2-cell (2S) pack for the vehicle’s main battery & be
sure the Cut-Off programming option is turned ON (refer to Track Guide).
If using Ni-Cd or Ni-MH batteries, NEVER use more than 6 cells (1.2VDC/cell) in the
vehicle’s main battery pack, and disable Voltage Cut-Off (refer to Track Guide).
NO REVERSE VOLTAgE!
Reverse battery polarity can damage ESC & void warranty. Disconnect battery immediately
if a reverse connection occurs.
pOWER TRANS-CAp MODuLE REQuIRED
An external 2S power trans-cap module is installed on ESC & MUST be used at all times.
Failure to use the Trans-Cap module will result in higher temperatures & possible thermal
shut-down or damage.
TRANSMITTER ON FIRST
Always turn on the power of the transmitter first so that you will have control of the
vehicle when you turn it on.
gOOD QuALITy Li-po/Li-Fe bATTERIES SuggESTED
Using Li-Po/Li-Fe batteries that cannot supply the amount of current required by this system
will result in possible battery pack, ESC & motor damage, and will void the warranty. It is
recommended to use a 25C or higher rating.
gOOD QuALITy RADIO SySTEM SuggESTED
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.
DO NOT buNDLE pOWER & SIgNAL WIRES TOgETHER
RF noise in the power wires can adversely effect radio system performance.
INSuLATE WIRES
Always insulate exposed wiring with heat shrink tubing or electrical tape to prevent short
circuits, which can damage the ESC.
NO CA gLuE
Exposure to CA glue or its fumes can cause damage to internal components of the ESC
and result in premature failure.
BASIC SET-UP GUIDE – HAVOC PRO SC
• See “Track Guide” sheet for Proper Gearing, and Custom Programming •
PRECAUTIONS
ACCESSORIES
P1
P4
product warranty
The Havoc Pro SC Brushless ESC is guaranteed to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a
period of 120 days from the original date of purchase
(verified by dated, itemized sales receipt)
. Warranty
does not cover incorrect installation, components worn by use, damage to case or exposed circuit boards,
damage due to timing, damage from using more than 6 cells
(1.2 volts DC/cell)
or more than 2 Li-Po/
Li-Fe cells input voltage, damage resulting from using Li-Po/Li-Fe batteries without Smart-Stop circuitry
active, using insufficient Li-Po/Li-Fe batteries that cannot supply the amount of current required by
this system, cross-connection of battery/motor power wires, overheating solder tabs, reverse voltage
application, improper use or installation of external BEC, damage resulting from thermal overload or
short-circuiting motor, damage from incorrect installation of FET servo or receiver battery pack, damage
due to free revving motor, damage due to using a non-Novak motor or a non-sensored motor, not
using or incorrect installation of a Trans-Cap module--2S on the ESC or from using a damaged Trans-
Cap module--2S, using a Schottky diode, splices to input, ON/OFF switch, or sensor harnesses, damage
from excessive force when using the One-Touch/SET button or from disassembling case, tampering
with internal electronics, allowing water, moisture, or any other foreign material to enter ESC or get onto
the PC board, incorrect installation/wiring of input plug plastic, allowing exposed wiring or solder tabs to
short-circuit, or any damage caused by a crash, flooding or natural disaster.
Because Novak has no control over the connection & use of the speed control or other related electronics,
no liability may be assumed nor will be accepted for any damage resulting from the use of this product.
Every Novak speed control & motor is thoroughly tested & cycled before leaving our facility and is,
therefore, considered operational.
By the act of connecting/operating speed control, user accepts all
resulting liability.
In no case shall our liability exceed the product’s original cost. We reserve the right to
modify warranty provisions without notice. This product is not intended for use by children under 14 years
of age without the strict supervision of an adult. Use of this product in an uncontrolled manner may result
in physical damage or injuries—take extra care when operating any remote control vehicle. Designed by
Novak Electronics, Inc. in Irvine, CA and assembled with globally sourced components.
©2010 Novak Electronics, Inc. • All Rights Reserved • No part of these instructions may be reproduced
without the written permission of Novak Electronics, Inc. • Havoc Pro SCBrushless ESC, Dynamic Timing
Advance, NovaBrakes, Thermal Overload Protection, Hall Sensor Test, Smart Braking II, Polar Drive
Technology, Radio Priority Circuitry & One-Touch Set-Up are all trademarks of Novak Electronics, Inc.
This section shows the polarity of the Havoc Pro SC’s output pins. The included
receiver harness
(Novak #5309)
has a 2mm mini plug on the end that is plugged
into the ESC and a standard JST plug on the receiver end. The included ON/OFF
switch
(Novak #5602)
has a standard JST plug on it. Before connecting, note the
wiring sequence of the installed harness connectors as shown here.
The Havoc Pro SC’s heat sink is designed to accept a 25x25mm cooling fan, and
comes with nylon 4-40x5/8” screws to secure it. To install, simply center the
fan on the ESC and push the nylon screws down into the cross cuts of the heat
sink. If using metal screws, thread them into the heat sink. Install the fan’s power
connector onto the fan output pins on the ESC--note polarity as shown below.
VOLTAGE cUt-OFF circuitry
When active
(see Track Guide to turn ON/OFF)
, the built-in Novak Smart-Stop Cut-Off
Circuitry lets you safely use 2S Lithium Polymer (Li-Po) or Lithium Iron Phosphate
(Li-Fe) battery packs by cutting off the speed control’s throttle output when the
critical safety voltages are reached.
The circuitry constantly monitors the pack voltage. The Havoc Pro SC automatically
selects a 2S cut-off voltage value
[6.25V (2S) Li-Po; 4.75V (2S) Li-Fe]
.
When the
ESC detects that the critical safety voltage value will soon be reached,
it begins
interrupting, or “blipping,” the throttle output as an early warning that the battery’s
voltage is getting low and the throttle output will soon be completely shut off.
When the critical voltage is reached, the throttle output to the motor gets completely
shut down to keep the voltage from dropping further
(Red & Green LEDs will
alternately flash & you still have steering control)
.
Re-charge battery after Smart-Stop circuitry shuts off throttle
Even though the pack’s voltage will rise
(after a short resting period)
to a level high
enough to run motor again, this is not good for Li-Po or Li-Fe batteries.
Reaching critical safety voltage too many times can damage the cells.
dO NOT CONTINUE TO RUN vEHICLE AFTER THE SMART-STOP HAS SHUT
dOWN THE THROTTLE OUTPUT THE FIRST TIME.
When the ESC is switched ON, the Yellow & Red LEds will flash together 3
times to indicate Li-Po/Li-Fe Cut-Off is
ACTIVE
.
With the Voltage Cut-Off turned ON & using Ni-Cd or Ni-MH cells, t he circuitry will shut off
the ESC’s throttle output very early into the run, due to the different characteristics of these
batteries. Change the ESC’s Cut-Off Circuitry mode to OFF to use these batteries. See
CuSTOm
PROgRAmmINg
options on Havoc Pro SC Track Guide to properly adjust this setting.
service procedures
Before sending your speed control in for service, review the Trouble-Shooting
guide (in Track guide). The ESC may appear to have failed when other
problems exist.
After reviewing instructions, if you feel that your ESC requires service, please ob-
tain the most current product service options and pricing by the following ways:
WEB SITE:
Print a copy of the
PRODuCT SERVICE FORm
from the CUSTOMER
SERVICE section of the Web site. Fill out the needed information on this form and
return it with the Novak product that requires servicing.
PHONE/FAX:
If you do not have access to the internet, please contact our
customer service department by phone or fax.
WARRANTy SERVICE:
For warranty work, you
MUST CLAIM WARRANTY
on
PRODuCT SERVICE FORm
& include a valid cash register receipt with purchase
date and dealer name & phone # on it, or an invoice from previous service. If
warranty provisions have been voided, there will be service charges.
• ESCs returned without a serial number will not be serviced under warranty •
TRADE-IN pROgRAM:
For non-warranty work, Novak offers a trade-in
program for current and discontinued products. You can replace, exchange or
upgrade any Novak speed control to any available speed control listed within the
trade-in program. You must complete a Non-Warranty Service Form to be eligible.
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
• Dealers/distributors are not authorized to replace products thought to be
defective.
• If a hobby dealer returns your product for service, submit a completed
PRODuCT
SERVICE FORm
to the dealer and make sure it is included with product.
• Novak Electronics, Inc. does not make any internal electronic components
(transistors, resistors, etc.)
available for sale.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
NOVAK ELECTRONICS, INC.
17032 Armstrong Ave. Irvine, CA 92614
PHONE: (949) 833-8873 • FAX: (949) 833-1631
Customer Service E-mail: [email protected]
www.teamnovak.com
OPTIONAL RECEIVER PACK USAGE
If you are planning to use an external receiver battery pack with the Havoc Pro SC
ESC to power the electronics you need to do the following:
1. Plug the external 5 cell (1.2VDC/cell) receiver battery pack into the battery
slot of the receiver.
2. To turn the vehicle ON, switch the receiver pack ON. Then, turn the ESC’s
switch ON, then OFF to allow the ESC to be powered by an external source.
3. To turn the vehicle OFF, turn the receiver pack’s switch OFF.
ALTERNATIVE METHOD
1. Plug the external 5 cell (1.2 VDC/Cell) receiver battery pack into the battery
slot of the receiver.
2. Unplug the ESC’s red wire from the input harness going to the receiver. Insulate
the red wire to keep it from shorting.
3. To turn the vehicle ON, switch the receiver pack ON. Then, turn the ESC’s switch ON.
4. To turn the vehicle OFF, turn the ESC’s switch OFF. Then, turn the receiver
pack’s switch OFF.
Wiring and cooling fan
With ESC connected to (at least) a receiver and a charged battery pack:
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.
NOTE: If transmitter settings are changed, One-Touch Programming must be repeated. If
you experience any problems, turn off ESC and repeat One-Touch.
NOTE: Whenever the One-Touch Programming set-up is performed, the
speed control will automatically revert back to the factory-default settings.
STEP 5-one-touch programming
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