SLASH • 15
ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL
XL-5 Specifications
Input Voltage
4-8 cells NiMH; 2S LiPo
Case Size
1.23”W x 2.18”L x 0.61” H
Weight
(2.79 Ounces / 3.03 Ounces)
Motor Limit
15-turns (540 Size) /
12-turns (550 Size)
On Resistance Forward
0.007 Ohms
On Resistance Reverse
0.014 Ohms
Peak Current - Forward
100A
Peak Current - Reverse
60A
Braking Current
60A
Continuous Current
14A
BEC Voltage
6.0 VDC
BEC Current
1A
Power Wire
14 Gauge / 5”
Input Harness Wire
26 Gauge / 9”
Transistor Type
MOSFET
PWM Frequency
1600 Hz
Thermal Protection
Thermal Shutdown
Single Button Setup
Yes
Low-Voltage Detection
Yes (User Enabled)
XL-5 Battery Settings (Low-Voltage Detection Setting)
The XL-5 electronic speed control is equipped with built-in Low-Voltage
Detection. The Low-Voltage Detection circuitry constantly monitors the battery
voltage. When the battery voltage begins to reach the minimum recommended
discharge voltage threshold for LiPo battery packs, the XL-5 will limit the power
output to 50% throttle. When the battery voltage attempts to fall below the
minimum threshold, the XL-5 will shut down all motor output. The LED on the
speed control will slowly blink red, indicating a low-voltage shutdown. The XL-5
will stay in this mode until a fully charged battery is connected.
The XL-5 speed control’s Low-Voltage Detection has been disabled for best
performance with NiMH batteries. The speed control’s LED will glow red when it
is turned on, indicating Low-Voltage Detection is disabled. Be certain to activate
Low-Voltage Detection if you install LiPo batteries in your model.
Never use
LiPo batteries while Low-Voltage Detection is disabled.
Verify that Low-Voltage Detection is DISABLED:
1.
Turn on the transmitter (with the throttle at neutral).
2.
Connect a fully charged battery pack to the XL-5.
3.
Press and release the EZ-Set button to turn the XL-5 on. If the LED is solid red,
then the Low-Voltage Detection is DISABLED (not safe to use LiPo batteries).
If the LED is solid green, then Low-Voltage Detection is ACTIVATED.
To activate Low-Voltage Detection (LiPo setting):
1.
Make sure the LED on the XL-5 is on and RED.
2.
Press and hold the EZ-Set button (the LED
will turn off) (A). After ten seconds, the motor
will beep twice and the LED will shine GREEN.
Release the button (B).
3.
Low-Voltage Detection is now ACTIVATED.
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.
Transmitter Adjustments for the XL-5 ESC
Before attempting to program your XL-5 ESC, it is important to make sure
that your transmitter is properly adjusted (set back to the factory defaults).
Otherwise, you may not get the best performance from your speed control.
The transmitter should be adjusted as follows:
1.
Set the throttle neutral switch to the 50/50 setting.
2.
Set the throttle trim to the middle “0” setting. This adjusts the neutral position.
3.
Set the Channel 2 servo reversing switch to the left position.
4.
Do not change the position of any of the servo reversing switches after
programming the XL-5 ESC.
XL-5 Setup Programming
(Calibrating your ESC and transmitter)
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 pack in, and start over.
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 before it is programmed.
2.
Turn on the transmitter (with the throttle at neutral).
3.
Connect a fully charged battery pack to the
XL-5.
4
. Press and hold the EZ-Set button (A). The LED
will first turn green and then red. Release the
button.
5.
When the LED blinks RED ONCE. Pull the
throttle trigger to the full throttle position
and hold it there (B).
6.
When the LED blinks RED TWICE. Push the
throttle trigger to the full reverse 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).
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.
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
A
Green then Red
A
A
B
B
B
Once Red
C
Twice Red
D
Solid
