VXL-3s ESC Manual

VXL-3s Profile Selection
The speed control is factory set to Profile #1 (100% forward, brakes, and
reverse). To disable reverse (Profile #2) or to allow 50% forward and 50%
reverse (Profile #3), follow the steps below. The speed control should be
connected to the receiver and battery, and the transmitter should be
adjusted as described previously. The profiles are selected by entering the
programming mode.
Prole Description
Prole #1 (Sport Mode): 100% Forward, 100% Brakes, 100% Reverse
Prole #2 (Race Mode): 100% Forward, 100% Brakes, No Reverse
Prole #3 (Training Mode*): 50% Forward, 100% Brakes, 50% Reverse
Selecting Sport Mode (Prole #1: 100% Forward, 100% Brakes, 100% Reverse)
1. Connect a fully charged battery pack to the VXL-3s and turn on your
transmitter.
2. With the VXL-3s o, press and hold the EZ-Set button until the LED turns solid
green, then solid red and then begins blinking red (indicating the Prole
numbers).
3. When the LED blinks red once, 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.
Selecting Race Mode (Prole #2: 100% Forward, 100% Brakes, No Reverse)
1. Connect a fully charged battery pack to the VXL-3s and turn on your
transmitter.
2. With the VXL-3s o, press and hold the EZ-Set button until the LED turns solid
green, then solid red and then begins blinking red (indicating the Prole
numbers).
3. When the LED blinks red twice, 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.
Selecting Training Mode (Prole #3: 50% Forward, 100% Brakes, 50% Reverse)
1. Connect a fully charged battery pack to the VXL-3s and turn on your
transmitter.
2. With the VXL-3s o, press and hold the EZ-Set button until the LED turns solid
green, then solid red and then begins blinking red (indicating the Prole
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: VXL-3s power on light. Low-Voltage Detection is
ACTIVATED (LiPo setting).
• Solid Red: VXL-3s power on light. Low-Voltage Detection is
DISABLED (NiCad/NiMH setting).
• Very Fast Blinking Red: Thermal Shutdown Protection and Low
Voltage Protection have occurred at the same time.
• Fast Blinking Red: Thermal Shutdown Protection, Stage 1. If the
motor has lower than normal power and the VXL-3s is hot, the VXL-
3s has entered Thermal Shutdown Protection, Stage 1, to guard
against overheating caused by excessive current flow. If the motor
has no power and the VXL-3s is very hot, the VXL-3s has entered
Thermal Shutdown Protection, Stage 2, and has automatically shut
down. Let the VXL-3s cool. Make sure your model is properly geared
for the conditions.
• Slow Blinking Red (with Low-Voltage Detection on): The VXL-3s
has entered Low-Voltage Protection. When the battery voltage
begins to reach the minimum recommended discharge voltage
threshold for LiPo battery packs, the VXL-3s will limit the power
output to 50% throttle. When the battery voltage attempts to fall
below the minimum threshold, the VXL-3s will shut down all motor
output. The LED on the speed control will slowly blink red, indicating
a low voltage shutdown. The VXL-3s will stay in this mode until a
fully charged battery is connected.
• Alternating, Blinks Red then Green: If the motor has no power,
the VXL-3s has entered Over Voltage Protection. If a battery with
too high voltage is used, the VXL-3s will go into a failsafe mode.
WARNING: If input voltage exceeds approximately 20-volts, the ESC
may be damaged. Do not exceed 12.6 maximum peak input voltage.
• Blinking Green: The VXL-3s is indicating the transmitter Throttle
Trim is incorrectly set. Adjust the Throttle Trim to the middle 0
setting.
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