Helion Invictus 10MT, Owner'S Manual And Exploded Views

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Programming your ESC:

The Radient Reaktor is a programmable ESC. Although the default settings should work well for most users, these settings exist so 
that you can fi ne tune the performance of your ESC to your experience and components. It’s various programmable parameters can 
be adjusted either by interfacing with the ESC directly button presses and counting LED fl ashes, or via the optional Reaktor Program 
Box (RDNA0031) which includes a digital readout of the settings for easier interpretation and faster setup. There are 6 program-
mable items for your consideration, below are descriptions of each Item and following is the table and programming instructions for 
choosing your settings should you choose to change from default (highlighted in 

BOLD

 text).

NOTE: The most important of these settings is the Low Voltage Cut-Off Threshold (Item 3). Please 
read the description and usage scenarios below to better understand how to use this feature.

Item 1: Running Mode:

1.  Forward/Brake: This setting is considered as “Race” mode where the reverse function is disabled.
2. 

Forward/Reverse-Brake

: This setting is useful for normal operation since it allows for using reverse throttle to back out of a 

stuck situation. 

a. 

WARNING: switching from REVERSE to FORWARD throttle position quickly will cause excess load on the electronics 
and drivetrain of your vehcile. It is recommended to come to a stop before changing REVERSE/FORWARD direction.

Item 2: Drag Brake Force (Automatic Brake):

1.  0%: This setting allows the vehicle to continue to roll after letting off throttle without applying automatic-brake
2.  5%: Adding some drag brake will make the vehicle a little easier to control, especially when driving on a closed circuit type 

course, helping you to slow down and make turns easeir.

3. 

10%

: Add more until you fi nd the right balance of assistance with slowing down while still being able to maintain good corner 

speed without upsetting the vehicle.

4. 15%
5. 20%
6. 25%
7. 30%
8. 40%

Item 3: Low Voltage Cut-Off (LVC) Threshold:

The Reaktor ESC has 6 built in LVC options. It is essential that you use the proper LVC setting for the type of battery that your are 
useing to achieve the optimal performance and safest operation from your ESC/Motor/Battery. This setting should be chosen based 
on the number and type of cells you are using. For LiPo batteries we recommend setting LVC to #5, using a setting lower than this 
may cause over discharge of some batteries and cause damage to your battery, which could lead to a fi re.

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When running a LiPo battery it is required to change the included battery connector to a high current connector. We 
recommend W.S. Deans Ultra-Plugs (WSD1300) available at your local hobby dealer. Using the supplied connector 
with LiPo batteries will cause the connector to over-heat and possibly melt which could lead to the battery expe-
riencing a dead-short and causing fi re. It is critical that the connector be changed and that you do not try to use 
an adapter in this application.  You can purchase an adapter from Ultra-Plug (F) to Tamiya style (F) from your local 
hobby dealer which will allow you to continue to use your included Helion battery after you have changed your main 
power connector. 

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When running a LiPo battery it is also recommended to run the optional (RDNA0026) motor heat sink with cooling 
fan to keep your motor and ESC running at lower temperatures.

1. 

No Protection

: ONLY to be used with NiMH or NiCd type batteries. Since your vehicle comes equipped with an 8 cell NiMH bat-

tery, we have set this mode as the default. The ESC will run as long as possible, draining all possible energy from the batteries 
and evenutally your vehicle will cease to function poperly.

a.  When you notice the operation of your vehicle change, it is time to STOP running and re-charge your battery.
b.  If you are running your vehicle and notice a sudden decrease in power, your ESC has detected battery voltage that is lower 

than what should be safely run without causing damage to your battery or electronic equipment. If you are using NiMH bat-
teries while this happens and you have only been running for a very short time, it is very likely that you are mistakenly using 
one of the below LVC modes.

2.  2.6V/Cell: This setting will cause the ESC to enter LVC protection mode when the battery voltage is calculated at the selected 

voltage or less for more than 2 seconds. Since the setting is “per cell” this means that if you are running a 2 cell battery, the 
voltage protection will activate relative to 2 x 2.6V = 5.2V. This setting is primarily for use with LiFe type batteries as the lower 
end of LVC settings. DO NOT USE THIS SETTING WITH LIPO BATTERIES.

3.  2.8V/Cell: This setting would be the starting point for using LiFe type batteries and is not recommended for LiPo batteries.
4.  3.0V/Cell: This setting is only recommended for use with extremely high quality and highly durable LiPo batteries suitable for