Traxxas XL-5 Mode D'emploi page 3

To disable Low-Voltage Detection (NiMH setting):
1. Make sure the LED on the XL-5 is
on and GREEN.
2. Press and hold the EZ-Set button
(the LED will turn off) (A). After ten
seconds, the motor will beep three
times and the LED will shine RED. Release the button (B).
3. Low-Voltage Detection is now DISABLED.
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Setup Programming
The XL-5 must be programmed to work with the transmitter. The XL-5
has to learn where the neutral, full throttle, and full brake (reverse) points
are located on the throttle trigger. Programming is accomplished by
pressing the EZ-Set ® button on the ESC in sequence with the signals from
the flashing LED. Read through all of the programming steps before you
begin. If you get lost during programming or receive unexpected results,
simply unplug the battery, wait a few seconds, plug the battery back in,
and start over. The default profile is Sport Mode (Profile #1), which has
100% forward, 100% brakes, 100% reverse. You can change the profile
later after setup is complete.
1. Disconnect one of the motor wires between the XL-5 and the motor. This
is a precaution to prevent runaway when the speed control is turned
on for the first time (before it is programmed). The motor does not run
during the programming sequence. If the motor wires are soldered you
may leave them connected, but make sure to enter the programming
mode directly (step 4) to avoid a runaway.
2. Connect a fully charged battery pack to the XL-5.
3. Turn on the transmitter (with the throttle at neutral as
described above).
4. Press and hold the EZ-Set ® button (A). The LED
will first turn green and then red.
Once the LED turns red, immediately
release the EZ-Set button. The red
LED will turn off after three seconds.
5. Next, the LED will blink RED ONCE.
Pull the throttle trigger to the full
throttle position and hold it there (B).
6. After three seconds, the LED will
blink RED TWICE. Push the throttle
trigger to the full reverse/brake
position and hold it there (C).
7. When the LED blinks GREEN ONCE, programming
is complete. The LED will then shine green or red
(depending on Low-Voltage Detection setting)
indicating the XL-5 is on and at neutral (D).
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8. To turn the XL-5 off, press the EZ-Set button until the green LED turns off.
XL-5 Operation
To operate the speed control and test the programming, reconnect the
motor wires and place the vehicle on a stable block or stand so that all of
the driven wheels are off the ground.
Note that in steps 1-8 below, Low-Voltage Detection is DISABLED (factory
default) and the LED shines red. If Low-Voltage Detection is ACTIVATED,
the LED will shine green instead of red in steps 1-8 below. Never use LiPo
batteries while Low-Voltage Detection is disabled.
1. With the transmitter on, press and release the EZ-Set button. The LED will
shine RED. This turns the XL-5 on. If you press and release too quickly,
you may hear the steering servo jump but the LED may not stay on.
Simply press the button again until the LED shines RED and then release.
2. Apply forward throttle. The LED will turn off until full throttle power is
reached. At full throttle, the led will shine RED.
3. Move the trigger forward to apply the brakes. Note that braking control
is fully proportional. The LED will turn off until full braking power is
reached. At full brakes, the LED will shine RED.
4. Return the throttle trigger to neutral. The LED will shine RED.
Green LED: Hold 10 seconds 3 Beeps: LED shines red
Green then Red
Once Red
Twice Red
Solid Green
5. Move the throttle trigger forward again to engage reverse (Profile
#1). The LED will turn off. Once full reverse power is reached, the LED
will shine RED.
6. To stop, return the throttle trigger to neutral. 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. On high-
traction surfaces, this could result in transmission or driveline damage.
7. To turn the XL-5 off, press and hold the EZ-Set button for 1½ seconds or
until the red LED turns off.
8. 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.
The LED on the face of the XL-5 will rapidly blink red, even if the throttle
trigger is moved back and forth. Once the temperature returns to a safe
level, the XL-5 will once again function normally. See the Troubleshooting
Guide for conditions that could cause the XL-5 to overheat.
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Profile Selection
The speed control is factory set to Sport Mode (100% forward, brakes, and
reverse). To disable reverse (Race Mode) or to allow 50% power (patent
pending Training Mode), follow these steps. The speed control should
be connected to the receiver and the transmitter adjusted as described
previously. The profiles are selected by entering the programming mode.
Sport Mode (Profile #1: 100% Forward, 100% Brakes, 100% Reverse)
1. With the ESC off and the battery
plugged in, turn on the transmitter
with the throttle at neutral.
2. Press and hold the EZ-Set button. The
LED will turn GREEN, then change
to RED and then turn off. Continue
holding the EZ-Set button (A).
3. When the LED blinks RED ONCE (B),
release the EZ-Set button (C).
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 (D).
Race Mode (Profile #2: 100% Forward, 100% Brakes, No Reverse)
1. With the ESC off and the battery
plugged in, turn on the transmitter
with the throttle at neutral.
2. Press and hold the EZ-Set button. The
LED will turn GREEN, then change
to RED and then turn off. Continue
holding the EZ-Set button (A).
3. When the LED blinks RED TWICE
(B), release the EZ-Set button (C).
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 (D).
(Profile #3: 50% Forward, 100% Brakes, 50% Reverse)
Training Mode †
This profile is provided to reduce the power output allowing beginning
drivers to better control the model. As driving skills improve, simply
change to profile #1 or #2 for full-power operation.
1. With the ESC off and the battery
plugged in, turn on the transmitter
with the throttle at neutral.
2. Press and hold the EZ-Set button.
The LED will turn GREEN, then
change to RED and then turn off.
Continue holding the EZ-Set
button (A).
3. When the LED blinks RED THREE
TIMES (B), release the set button (C).
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 (D).
Green to Red to Off One blink Red
Release Solid
Green to Red to Off Two blinks Red
Solid
Release
Green to Red to Off Three blinks Red
Release Solid
†patent pending
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