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)
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.
Your model includes a Power Cell NiMH battery. The XL-5 speed control’s Low- Voltage Detection has been disabled for best performance with this battery. 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): | A | B |
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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. | A | B |
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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.
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. Connect a fully charged battery pack to the XL-5. | A |
| 3. Turn on the transmitter (with the throttle at neutral). | |
| 4. Press and hold the EZ-Set button (A). The LED will first turn | |
| green and then red. Release the button. | | Green then Red |
| 5. When the LED blinks RED ONCE, pull the | |
| B | |
| 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 | Once Red | |
| C | |
| there (C). | |
| 7. When the LED blinks GREEN ONCE, | | |
| programming is complete. The LED will then | | |
| shine green or red (depending on Low- | Twice Red | |
| Voltage Detection setting), indicating the XL-5 | |
| | D |
| is on and at neutral (D). | |
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| XL-5 Operation | | |
| To operate the speed control and test the programming, | Solid |
| reconnect the motor wires and place the vehicle on a stable |
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| block or stand so that all of the drive 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 avoid slamming the speed control from reverse to forward. On high- traction surfaces, this could result in transmission or driveline damage.
7.To turn the XL-5 off, press and hold the EZ-Set button for 1½ seconds or until the red LED turns off.
