8.The XL-5 is equipped with thermal shutdown protection to guard against overheating caused by excessive current flow. If the operating temperature exceeds safe limits, the XL-5 will automatically shut down. The LED on the face of the XL-5 will rapidly blink red, even if the throttle trigger is moved back and forth. Once the temperature returns to a safe level, the XL-5 will once again function normally.
XL-5 Profile Selection
The speed control is factory set to Sport Mode (100% forward, brakes, and reverse). To disable reverse (Race Mode) or to allow 50% power (patent- pending Training Mode), follow these steps. The speed control should be connected to the receiver and the transmitter 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
Selecting Sport Mode (Profile #1: 100% Forward, 100% Brakes, 100% Reverse)
1. Connect a fully charged battery pack to | A | B |
the XL-5 and turn on your transmitter. | | |
2. With the XL-5 off, press and hold | | |
the EZ-Set button until the LED turns solid | Green to Red to Off | One blink Red |
green, then solid red and then begins blinking |
red (indicating the Profile numbers). | C | D |
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3. When the LED blinks RED ONCE, release | | |
the EZ-Set button. | | |
4. The LED will blink and then turn solid green | Release | Solid |
(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 | A | B |
the XL-5 and turn on your transmitter. | | |
2. With the XL-5 off, press and hold | | |
the EZ-Set button until the LED turns solid | Green to Red to Off | Two blinks Red |
green, then solid red and then begins blinking |
red (indicating the Profile numbers). | C | D |
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3. When the LED blinks RED TWICE, release | | |
the EZ-Set button. | | |
4. The LED will blink and then turn solid green | Release | Solid |
(Low-Voltage Detection ACTIVE) or red (Low-Voltage Detection DISABLED). The model is ready to drive.
ADJUSTING THE ELECTRONIC SPEED CONTROL
Selecting Training Mode (Profile #3: 50% Forward, 100% Brakes, 50% Reverse)
| 1. Connect a fully charged battery pack to the | A | B |
| XL-5 and turn on your transmitter. | | |
| 2. With the XL-5 off, press and hold the EZ-Set | | |
| button until the LED turns solid green, | Green to Red to Off | Three blinks Red |
| then solid red and then begins blinking red |
| C | D |
| (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 | Release | Solid |
| | |
(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: XL-5 power-on light. Low-Voltage Detection is ACTIVATED (LiPo setting).
• Solid Red: XL-5 power-on light. Low-Voltage Detection is DISABLED
(NiMH setting). Never use LiPo batteries while Low-Voltage Detection is disabled.
• Fast Blinking Red: The XL-5 is equipped with thermal shutdown protection to guard against overheating caused by excessive current flow. If the operating temperature exceeds safe limits, the XL-5 will automatically shut down. Let the XL-5 cool. Make sure your model is properly geared for the conditions.
• Slow Blinking Red (when Low-Voltage Detection is activated): The XL-5 has entered Low-Voltage Protection. 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.
• Fast Blinking Green: The XL-5’s LED will blink fast green if the speed control is not receiving a signal. Make certain the speed control is properly plugged into the receiver and the transmitter is switched on.
Patent-Pending Training Mode (Profile #3) reduces forward and reverse throttle by 50%. Training Mode is provided
to reduce the power output, allowing beginning drivers to better control the model. As driving skills improve, simply change to Sport or Race Mode for full-power operation.
Tip For Fast Mode Changes The XL-5 is set to Profile 1 (Sport Mode) as the default. To quickly change to Profile 3 (Training Mode), with the transmitter on, press and hold the EZ-Set button until the light blinks red three times and then release. For full power, quickly change back
to Profile 1 (Sport Mode) by pressing and holding the EZ-Set button until the light blinks red one time and then releasing.
Recalibrating the
XL-5 Speed Control
If the red LED on the XL-5 speed control glows solid when powered on and the motor does not receive power when the throttle is applied, the throttle neutral position has changed. To restore the speed control to normal operation, it must be recalibrated to the current transmitter neutral setting. To recalibrate the speed control, see “XL-5 Setup Programming” on page 16.
