Novak speed controls come with the industry standard input harness connector. This connector works with all major radio brands. However, with some older style receivers, the sequence of the wires in the plastic connector housing needs to be changed. This is an important step because the electornics inside the receiver may be damaged if the wiring sequence is incorrect. Changing the sequence is easily accomplished as described below.
JR Hitec Futaba New KO Airtronics Z
If your receiver is a JR, Hitec, Futaba, new KO, or an Airtronics Z, you do not need to change the sequence of the ESC's input harness wires. The new Airtronics Z receiver has a blue colored plastic case. The new KO cases have tabs on the input harness openings as shown in Figure 1.
Insert the input plug into the receiver with the BLACK wire toward the outside edge of the receiver case.
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Old-style KO Old-style Sanwa/Airtronics
If your receiver is an older KO or Sanwa/Airtronics, you must change the sequence of the ESC's input harness wires. Old Sanwa/Airtronics cases are black in color. Old KO cases do not have the tab openings (See Figure 2).
Interchange the red and black wires in the plug plastic of the ESC's input harness as shown in Figure 3 below.
Insert the input plug into the receiver with the RED wire toward the outside edge of the receiver case.
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| FIGURE 3: With a small standard screwdriver, gently lift the plastic prong until the wire and metal socket easily slides out of the plastic housing. Repeat for each wire. |