FTX CLADIUS Manuel D'instructions page 8

TABLE B: LVC PROTECTION FOR WP-1625-BRUSHED-CRAWLER, WP-1040-BRUSHED-
CRAWLER&BOAT, WP-860-DUAL BRUSHED (CRAWLER OR BOAT MODE).
2S Lipo 3S Lipo
Output cuts off at Output cuts off at
6.5V. 9.75V.
If the throttle stick If the throttle stick
moves to neutral moves to neutral
and then up again, and then up again,
the output can be the output can be
recovered to 50%. recovered to 50%.
If the voltage drops If the voltage drops
to 6.5V again, the to 9.75V again,
above process the above process
repeats in circles. repeats in circles.
2. Over-heat protection: When the internal temperature of the ESC is higher than 100 ˚C or 212
Fahrenheit degree for 5 seconds, the ESC will reduce and cut off the output power.
When the car stops, the red LED blinks to indicate the over-heat protection has been
activated. If the ESC cools down to 80 Celsius degree (176 Fahrenheit degree) the output
power is recovered to normal state.
3. Throttle signal loss protection: The ESC will cut off the output power if the throttle signal
has been lost for 0.1 second. The "Fail Save" function of the radio system is strongly
recommended to be activated.
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN "BRUSHED" AND "BRUSHED-CRAWLER & BOAT" ESC
1. "Brushed" and "Brushed-Crawler& Boat" ESCs have different backward-running modes.
"Brushed" ESC uses "Double-Click" method to make the car go backward. When you move
the throttle stick from forward zone to backward zone for the first time, the ESC begins to
brake the motor, the motor speeds down but still running, so the backward action is NOT
happened at this moment. When the throttle stick is moved to the backward zone again
(The 2nd "click"), if the motor speed is slowed down to zero (i.e. stopped), the backward
action will be activated. The "Double-Click" method prevents mistakenly reverse when the
brake function is frequently used in steering.
"Brushed-Crawler& Boat" ESC uses "Single-click" to make the car go backward. When
you move the throttle stick from forward zone to backward zone, the car will go backward
immediately. This mode is common for the Rock Crawler and tank.
2. The maximum reverse force (for backward running) is 50% for the general "Brushed" ESC,
100% for the "Crawler" mode of a "Brushed-Crawler & Boat" ESC, and 25% for the "Boat"
mode of a "Brushed-Crawler & Boat" ESC.
3. The Low Voltage Cut-off Protection modes are different (Please check the instructions in
the section of "PROTECTION FUNCTIONS").
TROUBLE SHOOTING
Problem
• After power on, motor can't work, no sound is emitted,
and LED is off.
• After power on, motor can't work; red LED blinks.
• The car runs backward while giving throttle.
(The motor runs in the opposite direction).
• The car can't go backward.
• The car can't go forward, but can go backward.
• The motor doesn't work, but the LED in the ESC works
normally.
• The motor suddenly stops running while in working state.
• The car cannot get top speed and the red LED doesn't
solid on at full throttle.
• Motor is cogging when accelerated quickly.
CHARGING
4S Lipo 5-9 cells NiMH
Output cuts off Output cuts off at
at 13V. 4.5V.
If the throttle stick If the throttle stick
moves to neutral moves to neutral
and then up again, and then up again,
the output can be the output can be
recovered to 50%. recovered to 50%.
If the voltage drops If the voltage drops
to 13V again, the to 4.5V again, the
above process above process
repeats in circles repeats in circles.
Reaction
• The ESC doesn't get its working voltage; Connections
between battery pack and ESC are broken.
• Switch is damaged.
• Throttle signal is abnormal.
• Automatic throttle range calibration is failed.
• The wire connections between ESC and the motor need to
be changed.
• The jumper position is wrong.
• The neutral point of throttle channel is changed or drifted.
• The direction of throttle channel is not correct.
• The connections between motor and ESC are broken.
• Motor is damaged.
• The throttle signal is lost.
• Low voltage cut-offprotection or Over-heat cut-off
protection has been activated.
• Some setting in the transmitter are incorrect.
• The battery has limited discharge ability.
• Motor RPM is too high, the gear ratio is too aggressive.
• Something wrong in the driving system of the
car.
CHARGING/INSTALLING THE BATTERY.
• Always store your model with the battery pack unplugged and removed.
• Always charge your battery away from the vehicle.
The included USB charger will take approximately 4 hours to charge a discharged
2000mAh battery.
• When charging the Red LED will be solid.
• When the battery is fully charged the Green LED will be solid.
• The battery will become warm to touch when charged, but not hot.
• If the battery is hot, stop charging immediately. Disconnect the battery from the charger
as soon as the charger LED turns green.
NOTES ON BATTERY USE:
• Always allow the battery cool after use, before recharging.
• Always inspect the battery before charging.
• Any bare wires, split heat shrink or leakage is a sure sign of abuse.
• Never attempt to charge dead or damaged batteries.
• Do not disassemble the battery or cut the connector wires.
• If the battery connector gets hot enough to melt there is most likely a serious problem
with your model, driveline, battery wires or speed controller. Find and correct the
problem before installing another charged battery pack.
• NEVER charge the battery unattended incase of overcharging, you need to be able to
monitor the battery during charging.
• Charge away from flammable objects and on a non-flammable surface incase the
battery becomes too hot.
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Check the battery wires connection or replace the
defective connectors.
Replace the switch.
Check the throttle wire connection; make sure it is
plugged into the throttle channel of the receiver.
Set the "TRIM" of throttle channel to 0 or turn the knob to
its neutral position.
Swap two wire connections between the ESC and
the motor.
Check the jumper and plug it to the correct position.
Set the "TRIM" of throttle channel to 0 or turn the knob to
its neutral position.
Reset the direction of throttle channel from original "NOR"
to "REV", or from original "REV" to "NOR".
Check the connections and replace the defective
connectors.
Replace the motor.
Check the transmitter and the receiver.
Check the throttle wire connection.
Replace the battery pack, or cool down the ESC.
Check the settings. Set D/R, EPA, ATL to 100% or turn the
knobs to maximum value. Set TRIM to 0 or turn the knob
to its neutral position.
Use battery with better discharge ability.
Use motor with lower RPM, or use smaller pinion to get
softer gear ratio.
Check the driving system of the car.