USER GUIDE
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1. PROGARAMMING THE MODES gt Press MODE button for at least 3sec e How to check the stored values Count the number of flashes of the red SET LED one flash equals value 1 two flashes value 2 etc e How to change the value Press SET button to increase value by one step e How to get to the next Mode Press MODE button once e Table of settings values and modes See below shaded bold areas show works default settings MODE 1 speed control type selection The MATRIX contains 4 speed controls in 1 and Mode 1 allows you to select between the different types of speed controls which are built into the MATRIX flashes green F RWS Fwd Brk flashes green poe Fv Fd Br MODE 2 drive punch control Allows you to adjust the MATRIX to your likes Either you run on slippery or high traction surfaces the MATRIX has a profile for you Contains Sportsman profile with limited maxi mum RPM of 24 000 RPM Low Grip profile with great driveability and Modified for unlimited power flashes red Sportsman Low Grip MODIFIED flashes red LowGrip Modified MODE 3 initial brake Allows you to set a certain level of hand brake effect i e you can vary the minmum brake effect when you apply the brake flashes green red alternate Linear SMOOTH Medium Aggressive brushed notavailabe tea o MODE 4 automatic brake Allows you to set a slight braking action which is2. Power Capacitors improve punch and offer additional protection for the speed control Simply connect the power capacitors at BAT Red and BAT Black on the MATRIX s soldering tabs REPAIR PROCEDURES LIMITED WARRANTY All products from NOSRAM are manufactured according to the highest quality standards NOSRAM guarantees this product to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for 90 days from the original date of purchase verified by sales receipt This limited warranty doesn t cover defects which are a result of normal wear misuse or improper maintenance This applies among other things on e Cut off original power plug or not using reverse polarity protected plugs e Receiver wire and or switch wire damaged e Mechanical damage of the case e Humidity Water inside the speed control e Mechanical damage of electronical components PCB e Soldered on the PCB except on external solder tabs e Connected speed control with reversed polarity With Limited Lifetime Warranty products the warranty terms on the Limited Lifetime Warranty card do also apply To eliminate all other possibilities or improper handling first check all other components and the trouble shooting guide before you send in this product for repair or warranty Products sent in for repair that operate perfect have to be charged with a service fee By sending in this product you assign NOSRAM to repair the product if it is no warranty
3. settings without the transmitter signal All you have to do is disconnect the receiver lead from the receiver and connect the drive battery You can now change the MODE settings as described in this chapter SENSORED BRUSHLESS TECHNOLOGY The MATRIX speed control uses the sensored brushless technology to communicate with the brushless motor This allows the MATRIX to obtain perfect knowledge of the brush less motor s magnet position This means perfect motor control at high and low RPM s as well as perfect brake control The sensored brushless motor feels just as smooth to drive as the brushed motor EXPLANATION If there s no remark the cause can be either with brushless and or brushed motors If BM is indicated the cause only occurs when brushed motors are used symptom eause Sd REMEDY BM Motor brushes stuck Servo is working no motor function Check that brushes are moving freely Speed control defective Send in product for repair No servo and no motor function Speed control plugged in incorrectly Plug speed control in with correct polarity Crystal defective Replace components one by one Receiver defective Transmitter defective Speed control defective Send in product for repair Motor runs in reverse when accele rating forward on the transmitter Throttle stick polarity at transmitter changed while driving Repeat set up procedure BM Motor connected incorrectly Connect motor correctly Insufficient per
4. speed control so that you have easy access to the plugs connectors and buttons e Make sure there is enough clearance about 3cm between the speed control power cable and antenna or receiver Avoid any direct contact between power components the receiver or the antenna This can cause interference If interference occurs position the components at a different place in the model e The aerial should be run vertically up and away from the receiver Avoid contact with any parts made of carbon fibre or metal If the aerial is too long don t coil up the excess length It is better to cut it down to a length of about 35 cm See also the instructions supplied with your radio control system IMPORTANT We recommend using the supplied heatsink on the MA TRIX brushless brushed speed control in order to achieve best performance even under extreme circumstances Clean the heatsink and stickerplate before you attach the thermal tape to obtain best possible heat transfer Because of the physical principles of brushless technology the speed controls do get a little hotter then brushed systems Therefore it is required to let the speed control cool down completely after every run When running in extreme conditions high ambient temperatu re low turn motors high gear ratios etc we recommend using Nosram s brushless colling set 92599 which includes an optional fan perfectly sized 25x25mm pre wired and a power capacitor ONLY FOR BRUSHED MOT
5. transmitter defective transmitter output power too low servo problem Replace components one by one Only use original manufacturers crystals Poor battery connection Check plugs and connecting wires Transmitter batteries empty Replace recharge transmitter batteries at regular intervals Transmitter antenna too short Pull out antenna to full length 4A WAY PROTECTION SYSTEM This unique monitoring software is the perfect protection for the MATRIX Speed control against short circuits motor overload and overheating If your speed control is ever faced with overload the motor function is switched off for protection and the SET LED will flash to indicate the overload although the steering function is maintained Wait a few minutes to allow the speed control to cool down Should you accidentally select one of the brushless motor modes while a brushed motor is connected to the speed control or vice versa the MATRIX will warn you of this error by turning on the red SET LED and alternatively flashing red green on the MODE LED If the speed control switches off frequently either the motor used is too strong the motor pinion is too big or you are using full brake too often You can improve this by using the supplied heatsink or by obtaining the optional Nosram fan 92599 POWER CAPACITORS We recommend the use of a power capacitor as included in Nosram s brushless cooling set 92599 when using the MATRIX speed control
6. ORS Motors with no ca capacitor capacitor pacitors or not enough capacitors may interfere with the speed control To avoid this solder the Supplied capacitors to your motor see picture CAUTION Never use Schottky diodes in con junction with a brushless or forward reverse brushed speed control e g the NOSRAM MA TRIX brushless brushed Mabuchi motor Racing motor capacitor PRUCEUURE In setup mode the MATRIX stores every step when you press the SET button All the settings will be stored in the speed controls memory even if the speed control will be disconnected from the battery TRANSMITTER SETTINGS Setup the following basic functions on your transmitter if available Throttle travel High ATV EPA Brake travel Throttle exponential Neutral trim Throttle trim Saas Serve reverse If your transmitter doesn t offer any of above functions it s already in basic setup mode maximum maximum start with 0 centre centre any setting don t change after set up procedure e Ensure that the speed control is not connected to the drive battery and is switched off e Remove motor pinion or ensure that the wheels of the model are free to rotate e Switch the transmitter on and set the transmitter throttle stick to neutral e Connect the speed control to the battery and switch the unit on e Press the SET button for at least 3sec using the supplied plastic screwdriver e The SET LED flas
7. RAQO186 90500 BRUSHLESS BRUSHED over 5 5T brushless over 7T brushed JARNING battery is plugged in If a defect occurs it could set fire to the model or the surroundings e Never wrap your speed control in plastic film or metal foil In fact make sure it gets enough fresh air e Avoid soldering longer then Ssec per soldering joint when re placing the power wires to prevent possible damage to the Speed control due to overheating of the components IMPORTANT Pay close attention to the following points as they will destroy the speed control and void your warranty e Never solder a Schottky diode to the motor when you are using a MATRIX speed control A Schottky diode will destroy any brushless or forward reverse speed control e Never allow the speed control or other electronic components to come in contact with water Do not operate the speed con trol in the rain If you ever have to operate in the rain protect your speed control properly to avoid that water reaches the Speedo e f the speed control is connected to the motor never run the motor directly with a separate battery or run in device e Never connect the speed control incorrectly or with reversed polarity e All wires and connections have to be well insulated Short cir cuits will destroy the speed control Pay special attention to the receiver and switch wires e Never change the polarity of the receiver connector e Never open the speed c
8. applied in the neutral range This enables you to simulate the feel of a brushed motor and also hold the throttle on longer when entering a turn Your car also has more front traction with this setting Tip With Value 1 a brushless motor will have the same natural slowdown as a brushed motor without automatic brake flashes greed red same time None s m Medium Hari T INITIAL AUTOMATIC BRAKE DEPENDENCY Only this unique feature will give you perfect brake control By not allowing lower initial brake values then automatic brake values it ensures that the brake doesn t be come less when you manually brake on the transmitter This means for example if you have set automatic brake on value 2 that you can not adjust value O or 1 on initial brake the set automatic brake value becomes the minimum initial brake value WORKS DEFAULT SETTINGS NOSRAM speed controls are supplied factory adjusted The defaults are the grey shaded bold areas in the Value columns above If you loose track of the modes during the set up procedure you can reset the speed control to the NOSRAM works default settings With the transmitter Switched on hold the SET button pressed while you switch on the speed control This action returns the unit to the NOSRAM works default settings CHANGING MODE SETTINGS WITHOUT THE TRANSMITTER At race events you usually do not have access to your transmitter In this situation it is possible to adjust the MODE
9. formance E g poor brake power reverse power topspeed or acceleration Motor pinion or gear ratio too long Use smaller motor pinion shorter gear ratio Transmitter settings changed after set up Repeat set up procedure BM Motor worn out Maintain motor Motor defective Replace motor Speed control defective Send in product for repair Speed control overheats or switches No heatsink installed Install heatsink off frequently Motor stronger than motorlimit or input voltage higher too high Use only motors within motolimit and use batteries according to the specifications of the speed control Motor pinion or gear ratio too big Use smaller motor pinion shorter gear ratio Drive train or bearing problems Check or replace components Model used too often without cool down periods Let speed control cool down after every run Extreme conditions Use additional cooling fan Motor never stops runs at constant slow speed Transmitter settings changed after set up Repeat set up procedure Humidity water in speed control Immediately unplug and dry speed control Speed control defective Send in product for repair Radio interference BM Motor suppressors not sufficient Solder capacitors to motor Receiver or antenna too close to power wires motor battery or speed control Receiver aerial too short or coiled up See Installation Tips and Installation Receiver defective too sensitive
10. hes red and indicates that you entered setup mode it continues flashing red until the setup is completed e Leave the throttle stick at neutral and press the SET button once gt neutral setting is now stored The MODE LED flashes green and the motor beeps e Hold the transmitter stick at full throttle and press the SET button once gt the full throttle setting is now stored and the MODE LED flashes red e Hold the transmitter stick at full brake and press the SET button once gt the brake setting is now stored The MODE and SET LED glow red e This completes the setup procedure and your MATRIX is ready to use e f you make a mistake during the setup procedure don t worry disconnect the battery for about 10sec and start again from the first step e At the end of each run disconnect the drive battery and switch off the transmitter afterwards e At the start of each run switch on the transmitter first then connect the drive battery CHECKING THE FUNCTIONS If you run through the following functions with the throttle stick you can check on the LED s that everything is setup correctly STATUS Neutral and normal brake fd Neutral and automatic brake do ooo SSS O AVAILABLE MODES and PROGRAMMING THE MODES The MATRIX features 4 different modes which enable you to adjust motor type and application motor power driving feel initial brake and automatic brake to match YOUR special requirements precisely e How to get into
11. ontrol and never solder on the PCB ex cept on external solder tabs e Connect the speed control to the receiver position channel 2 e Be very careful with the correct wire sequence BRUSHLESS MOTOR The MATRIX comes pre wired using common JST motor connectors It s simply plug amp play when you intend using a designated NOSRAM brushless motor see picture below You can of course also use the supplied optional power wires for a hardwired setup without connectors e MOT A blue wire e MOT B yellow wire e MOT C orange wire e Connect the hall sensor cable to the speed control and the motor Hall Sensor Wire BRUSHED MOTOR There are adapter wires supplied with the MATRIX which allow simple and troublefree connection of a brushed motor as shown in the picture below You can of course also use the supplied optional power wires for a hardwired setup without connectors e MOT A blue and MOT B yellow will be the combined minus on the brushed motor e MOT C orange wire will be olus on the brushed motor Combined Adapter Wire e Double check all connections before connecting the speed control to a battery and ensure the switch is in Off position CAUTION If a connection is incorrect it may damage the speed control e The speed control is now ready for setup Dear Customer thank you for your trust in this NOSRAM product By purchasing a NOSRAM MATRIX Brushless AND Brushed s
12. or Limited Lifetime Warranty case The original sales receipt including date of purchase needs to be included Otherwise no warranty can be granted For quick repair and return service add your address and detailed description of the malfunction Our limited warranty liability shall be limited to repairing the unit to our original specifications In no case shall our liability exceed the original cost of this unit Because we don t have control over the installation or use of this product we can t accept any liability for any damages resulting from using this product By installing or operating this product the user accepts all resulting liability The specifications like weight size and others should be seen as guide values Due to ongoing technical improvements which are done in the interest of the product NOSRAM does not take any responsibility for the accuracy of these specs NOSRAM DISTRIBUTOR SERVICE e Package your product carefully and include sales receipt and detailed description of malfunction e Send parcel to your national NOSRAM distributor see www nosram com e Distributor repairs or exchanges the product Ae back to you usually by COD cash on delivery but this is subject to your national NOSRAM distributor s general policy
13. peed control you have chosen one of the most advanced speed control as of today which is full of new design features such as e Fwd Brk Rvs and Fwd Brk Racing Mode e Sensored Brushless Technology e External solder tabs e Intuitive DOMINATOR style programming e 100 Digital Technology e Brushless AND Brushed operation e Small and lightweight e Red metalised case e 4 way Protection System e 4 adj Modes motor type selection punch intial brake and automatic brake Please read and understand these instructions completely before you use this product With operating this product you accept the NOSRAM warranty terms Brushless AND Brushed Typ Volt Drop Brushed 20A 0 026V Forward Brake Reverse Rec Motor Limit Brushed gt 7 turns Case Size Rated Current Brushed 200A Voltage Input Drive Frequency High Typ Volt Drop Brushless 20A Brushless System Sensored Rated Current Brushless 4 way Rec Motor Limit Brushless Std Tamiya 4 adj Modes Brushless Brushed Punch Initial brake Auto brake yes Transistors rating at 25 C junction temperature Specifications subject to change without notice 6cells 7 2V Motor Orange lt MOT C Motor Yellow MOT B Hall Sensor Me ae Battery Connection Connector l re x mst A Motor Blue MOT RECEIVER CONNECTING WIRE This NOSRAM speed control is equipped with a NOSRAM Multicon receiver wire As supplied it will easily fit in all ordinary receiver
14. s HALL SENSOR WIRE This bi directional multipole wire which comes with the motor and NOT the speed control connects the Speed control and the motor Do not alter or modify this cable There are replaceable hall sensor wires available e 92510 20cm e 92520 10cm POWER WIRES The MATRIX comes pre wired using common Tamiya JST battery connector and JST motor connectors It s simply plug amp play when you intend using a designated NOSRAM brushless motor There are adapter wires included to connect the MATRIX to a brushed motor see left chapter Installation for details There s also a complete set of power wires included which allow you to use a hardwired wire setup The unique splitted solder tabs allow easy and convenient replacement of the power wires Nevertheless some soldering skills are required Talk to your local hobbyshop if you are concerned about replacing the wires yourself There is a replacement power wire set available 92505 CAUTION Avoid soldering longer then Ssec per soldering joint when replacing the power wires to prevent possible damage to the speed control due to overheating of the components e Affix the speed control using the supplied doubled sided adhesive tape e Make sure there are enough cooling slits in the body This will increase the performance and life of all the electronic components e Position the speed control where it is protected in the event of a crash e Install the
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