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Reaktor Brushless Power Systems
By Radient RC
b. If you are running your vehicle and notice a sudden decrease in power, your
ESC has detected battery voltage that is lower than what should be safely
run without causing damage to your battery or electronic equipment. If you
are using NiMH batteries while this happens and you have only been running
for a very short time, it is very likely that you are mistakenly using one of the
below LVC modes.
2. 2.6V/Cell: This setting will cause the ESC to enter LVC protection mode when the
battery voltage is calculated at the selected voltage or less for more than 2 seconds.
Since the setting is “per cell” this means that if you are running a 2 cell battery, the
voltage protection will activate relative to 2 x 2.6V = 5.2V. This setting is primarily
for use with LiFe type batteries as the lower end of LVC settings. DO NOT USE THIS
SETTING WITH LiPo BATTERIES.
3. 2.8V/Cell: This setting would be the starting point for using LiFe type batteries and is
not recommended for LiPo batteries.
4. 3.0V/Cell: This setting is only recommended for use with extremely high quality and
highly durable LiPo batteries suitable for competition racing. Using a setting this low
with a LiPo battery may cause excessive “wear and tear” on your batteries, shortening
their life-span.
5. 3.2V/Cell: This setting is recommended as the default for running average grade LiPo
batteries. If your batteries are relatively old it is recommended to use setting 6 instead.
6. 3.4V/Cell: This setting can be used with any LiPo battery and will provide the “safest”
discharge level for your batteries however some lower quality batteries do not sustain
their voltage under heavy load and will cause premature LVC activation. Starting here
is a good choice if you are unsure or just want to be extra cautious.
Item 4: Start Mode/Punch (Higher value is more aggressive):
The Reaktor ESC has 4 “punch” profiles that allow you to tune the initial power output of the
ESC to suit your driving, vehicle, and the surface. You will typically want a lower punch setting
when the surface has less traction. To get the optimal performance out of LiPo batteries, on
high traction surfaces, setting 4 is recommended.
1. Level 1 (70%): This setting will provide the smoothest throttle feel and least wheel
spin.
2. Level 2 (80%)
3. Level 3 (90%): This is the highest setting that should be used with high performance
NiMH batteries such as those included with your vehicle.
4. Level 4 (100%): This setting is recommended for use with 4-Pole motors and LiPo bat-
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