Traxxas VXL-3s Instructions page 3

To disable Low-Voltage Detection (NiMH setting):
1. Make sure the LED on the VXL-3s is on and green.
2. Press and hold the EZ-Set button for ten seconds. The LED
will turn off and then light red. Also, a falling musical tone
will be emitted from the motor.
3. Low-Voltage Detection is now DISABLED.
To activate Low-Voltage Detection (LiPo setting):
1. Make sure the LED on the VXL-3s is on and red.
2. Press and hold the EZ-Set button for ten seconds. The LED
will turn off and then light green. Also, a rising musical tone
will be emitted from the motor.
3. Low-Voltage Detection is now ACTIVATED.
VXL-3s Setup Programming
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.
1. Connect a fully charged battery pack to the VXL-3s.
2. Turn on the transmitter (with the throttle at neutral).
3. Press and hold the EZ-Set button (A). The LED will first turn
green and then red. Release the EZ-Set button.
4. When the LED blinks RED ONCE. Pull the throttle
trigger to the full throttle position and hold it
there (B).
5. When the LED blinks RED TWICE. Push the
throttle trigger to the full reverse and hold it
there (C).
6. 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 VXL-3s is on and at neutral.
VXL-3s Operation
To operate the speed control and test programming, place the vehicle on
a stable block or stand so that all of the driven wheels are off the ground.
Disconnect motor wires A and C, this will assure the motor does not drive
the wheels during testing. Do not test programming without disconnecting
the motor wires. Note that in steps 1-7 below, Low Voltage Detection is
ACTIVATED (factory default) and the LED shines green. If Low Voltage Detection
is DISABLED, the LED will shine red instead of green in steps 1-7 below.
1. With the transmitter on, press and release the EZ-Set button. The LED will
shine green. This turns the VXL-3s on.
2. Apply forward throttle. The LED will turn off until full throttle power is
reached. At full throttle, the LED will illuminate green.
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 illuminate green.
4. Return the throttle trigger to neutral. The LED will shine 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 illuminate green.
6. Return the throttle trigger to neutral. (Note: There is programmed delay when
changing from reverse to forward. This prevents damage to the transmission
on high-traction surfaces.)
7. To turn the VXL-3s off, press the EZ-Set button until the LED turns
off (.5 seconds).
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.
Profile Description
Profile #1 (Sport Mode): 100% Forward, 100% Brakes, 100% Reverse
Profile #2 (Race Mode): 100% Forward, 100% Brakes, No Reverse
Profile #3 (Training Mode*): 50% Forward, 100% Brakes, 50% Reverse
*patent pending
(Calibrating your ESC and transmitter)
A
Green then Red
B
Once Red
C
Twice Red
Selecting Sport Mode (Profile #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 off, press and hold the
EZ-Set button until the LED turns solid green, then solid red and then begins
blinking red (indicating the Profile 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 (Profile #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 off, press and hold the
EZ-Set button until the LED turns solid green, then solid red and then begins
blinking red (indicating the Profile 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 (Profile #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 off, press and hold the
EZ-Set button until the LED turns solid green, then solid red and then begins
blinking red (indicating the Profile 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).
• 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 Stage 1 Thermal Shutdown Protection 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 Stage 2
Thermal Shutdown Protection 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.