NOVAK 5450 Setup Manual

Brand: NOVAK

Model: 5450

Type: Setup Manual

Input Voltage .................................................................4-12 V

Power Consumption ......................................................

10 mA

Output Current (handling) ........................................... 5 Amps

Weight

....................................................0.12 oz. / 3.50 grams

Size ................. 1.53” x 0.65” x 0.49” / 39.0 x 16.5 x 12.5 mm

LEDs

...................................................... 2 on-board, 2 external

#55-5450-1 7-2009

Refer to Figure 1 for the following steps.

1. Using one signal harness, connect the AUX

output (usually CH. 3 or CH. 4) of the

receiver to the AUX input (Fig. 1, #1) of the

Dig Unit.

Using the other signal harness, connect the

Throttle output (CH. 2) of the receiver to the

Throttle input (Fig. 1, #2) of the Dig Unit.

3. Connect the signal harness from the rear

ESC to the rear output (Fig. 1, #3) of the

Dig Unit.

4. Connect the signal harness from the front

ESC to the front output (Fig. 2, #4) of the

Dig Unit.

5. Connect the LED harnesses to the LED

indicator plugs (Fig. 1, #5 & #6) of the

Dig Unit. Referring to Figure 1, the blue

LED corresponds to #5 and the red LED

corresponds to #6.

1. Use double-sided tape or tie-wraps to

secure the Dig Unit to a safe location near

the vehicle’s receiver, making sure that the

One-Touch Set-Up button is easily accessible.

2. Use tie-wraps to secure the blue and red

indicator LEDs to an easily visible location in

the vehicle.

3. Double check that the Dig Unit is located in

a place that will not pinch or damage the

wires or harnesses.

1. Locate the AUX channel on the transmitter.

2. With some transmitters, the AUX channel must

be adjusted. If your transmitter offers AUX

adjustments, the following is recommended:

a) Set HIGH ATV or EPA settings to the

maximum setting.

b) Set LOW ATV or EPA settings to the

maximum setting.

c) Make sure the AUX trim setting is set to

zero or the middle setting.

1. Turn on the transmitter’s power.

2. Before turning on your vehicle’s electronics,

make sure that your transmitter’s throttle

position and the AUX switch or dial are both in

the NEUTRAL position.

3. PRESS and HOLD the Dig Unit’s One-Touch button.

4. Turn on the power to the ESC.

5. CONTINUE TO HOLD the Dig’s One-Touch

button UNTIL THE RED LED TURNS ON,

releasing the button AS SOON AS THE

LED TURNS RED.

6. Move the AUX switch or dial to one end

position, and hold it there until the green

status LED TURNS SOLID GREEN.

7. Move the AUX switch or dial to the

opposite end position, and hold it there

until the green status LED BLINKS GREEN.

When the green light stops blinking, the Dig

Unit is programmed.

8. Return the AUX switch or dial to NEUTRAL.

It is recommended to disconnect the red wire

from one of the ESC signal harnesses and use the

switches for both the front and rear ESCs.

A three-position switch or dial control is required to

operate the Dig Unit. A two-position switch will not work.

#5450

This one-of-a-kind unit requires two brushless or brushed systems and a three-channel transmitter to

operate. Refer to the Novak Web site (www.teamnovak.com) for a list of compatible systems and transmitters.

To beneﬁt from all of the technical features of The Dig,

PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATION

Before programming Novak’s One-Touch Setup

for the Dig Unit, both front and rear ESCs need to

be set up either simultaneously or individually. Be

sure to follow manufacturer’s set-up procedures

for the ESCs carefully.

Please follow the steps below to ensure that your Dig

Unit is adjusted properly.

Turn on the transmitter and both speed controls power.

2. When the AUX switch is in the neutral position,

the blue and red indicator LEDs should be

illuminated, as well as the red LED and green LED

on board the Dig Unit.

a) Apply a small amount of throttle to conﬁrm

that both front and rear speed controls are

functioning properly.

3. Position the AUX switch to the left or the right to

illuminate the red front indicator LED (Fig.1, #6).

This position should also illuminate the red LED

on board the Dig Unit. These should be the only

lights illuminated on the Dig Unit.

a) Apply a small amount of throttle to conﬁrm

that ONLY the front ESC is operating.

b) Under normal operation, this is the “Front

Dig” function. This will allow the front motor

to spin (dig), while the rear motor locks into

neutral position (hill brake).

4. Position the AUX switch to the opposite direction

than the previous step. The blue rear indicator

LED (Fig. 1, #5) should be illuminated, as well

as the green LED on board the Dig Unit. These

should be the only lights illuminated on the

Dig Unit.

a) Apply a small amount of throttle to conﬁrm

that ONLY the rear ESC is operating.

b) Under normal operation, this is the “Rear Dig”

function. This will allow the rear motor to spin

(dig), while the front motor locks into neutral

position (hill brake).

front ESC

rear ESC

red LED

harness

blue LED

harness

rear Crawler

sensor-based

brushless motor

front Crawler

sensor-based

brushless motor

ESC ON/OFF

switch

ESC ON/OFF

switch

*refer to Figure 1 for input harness installation

The Dig

Unit

blue, yellow &

orange motor

phase wires

blue, yellow &

orange motor

phase wires

sensor

harness

sensor

harness

– + S

–

7 8

1. AUX (CH. 3 or CH. 4) input from receiver

2. Throttle (CH. 2) input from receiver

3. Output to rear ESC

4. Output to front ESC

5. LED harness indicator (blue) for rear ESC

6. LED harness indicator (red) for front ESC

7. On-board (red) LED indicator for front

ESC (also used with One-Touch Set-Up)

8. On-board (green) LED indicator for rear

ESC (also used with One-Touch Set-Up

9. One-Touch Set-Up button

FIGURE 1

THE DIG UNIT SET-UP GUIDE

HARNESS INSTRUCTIONS

MOUNTING THE DIG

TRANSMITTER ADJUSTMENTS

ONE-TOUCH PROGRAMMING

SPECIFICATIONS

PROPER FUNCTION

PRODUCT WARRANTY: The Dig Unit is guaranteed to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of 120 days from the original date of

purchase (veriﬁed by dated, itemized sales receipt). Warranty does not cover incorrect installation, components worn by use, tampering with internal electronics, allowing

water, moisture or any other foreign material to enter module or get onto the PC board, or any damage caused by a crash, ﬂooding or natural disaster.

Because Novak has no control over the connection & use of the module, no liability may be assumed nor will be accepted for any damage resulting from the use of this

product. Every Novak module is thoroughly tested before leaving our facility and is, therefore, considered operational. By the act of connecting/operating module, user

accepts all resulting liability. In no case shall our liability exceed the product’s original cost. We reserve the right to modify warranty provisions without notice. Designed

by Novak Electronics, Inc. in Irvine, Calif., and assembled with globally sourced components.

Dig: Electronic Dig Unit for Dual System Crawlers is a trademark of Novak Electronics, Inc.

THE DIG SETUP PHOTO

(FIGURE 2)