
6-2008
#55-2000-1
NOVAK SENTRY DATA LOGGER
Models #2000 and #2010
The Novak Sentry Data Logger system is the perfect
solution for radio control drivers who are looking
for a more visual representation of their vehicle’s
performance. It is feature rich and easy to use.
The Novak Sentry Data Logger device records
voltage, current, temperature, RPM, acceleration
and throttle/steering data that are easily accessible.
Included Items (refer also to photo on back):
• SentryDataLogger
• MountingBracket
• BatteryVoltageSensor
• AnalogTemperatureSensorLoop
• DigitalTemperatureSensors(2 included in Model
#2000 and 6 included in Model #2010)
• BrushlessRPMSensor
• RPMSensorforNitro,BrushMotors,and
Sensorless Motors
• InputHarnessSensor
• CurrentSensor(included in Model #2010 only)
• USBCable(A-male to mini B-male)
ACDisalsoincludedwitheverySentryDataLogger.This
CDcontainstheNovakSentryDataAcquisitionSoftware.
PRECAUTIONS
Damage due to the following will void the product warranty.
WATER AND ELECTRONICS DO NOT MIX!
Never allow water, moisture or other foreign materials to get
insideSentry,ESCorMotor.
DISCONNECT BATTERIES WHEN NOT IN USE
AlwaysdisconnectthebatterypackfromtheESCwhennotin
usetoavoidshortcircuits&possiblerehazard.
MAXIMUM 7 VOLTS INPUT VOLTAGE
Usingmorethan7voltsfromtheESC/servoinputharness
will damage the Sentry.
NO CA GLUE, MOTOR SPRAY OR OTHER SOLVENTS
Exposuretomotorspray,solventsorCAglueoritsfumescan
cause damage to internal components of the Sentry.
TRANSMITTER ON FIRST
Alwaysturnthetransmitteronrstsothatyouwillhave
control of the vehicle when you turn it on.
INSULATE WIRES
Alwaysinsulateexposedwiringwithheatshrinktubingor
electrical tape to prevent a short circuit, which can damage
the Sentry and any other connected electronics.
NO REVERSE VOLTAGE!
AllsensorsplugintotheSentrywithblackwiresfacingtoward
the outside edge. Reverse battery polarity can damage Sentry.
Disconnect battery immediately if reverse connection occurs.
DISABLE REVERSE FIRST
The Remote Start/Stop feature is not intended to be used
withareverse-enabledESC.
CONNECT USB BEFORE TURNING ON ESC
MakesurethattheESCisturnedoffbeforeconnectingthe
USBcabletoguaranteethattheWindowsoperatingsystem
willproperlydetecttheUSBconnectiontotheSentry.
DISCONNECT MOTOR WIRES BEFORE CALIBRATING
Beforestartingtocalibratetheinputsignal,pleasemakesure
themotorwiresaredisconnectedfromtheESC.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
• MicrosoftWindowsXP
™
orWindowsVista
™
operating system
• Microsoft.NET
™
Framework version 2.0
• MicrosoftReportViewer
NOTE: For proper display, your screen resolution should
be set to 1024 by 768 or higher in the Windows Display
Properties dialog box under the Settings tab.
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
InserttheNovakSentryDataLoggerinstallationCD
provided and follow the directions on the screen.
IftheCDdoesnotautorunafterseveralminutes,
you can manually install the software by browsing
theCDinyourWindowsExplorer
™
.
Double-click on the
setup.exe to begin
installation.
The installation automatically checks to make sure
your system has Microsoft .NET
™
Framework 2.0
andMicrosoftReportViewerinstalled.Ifitdetects
that your system does not have one or more of
theprerequisitesinstalled,youwillbepromptedto
installtheseles.
ADDITIONAL HELP
For further guidance, please reference the Sentry_
Instruction_Manual.pdf lelocatedontheCD.The
samedocument,latestdownloadsandFrequently
AskedQuestionscanbefoundbyclickingtheiconin
theSentryDataAcquisitionsoftwaremenubar.
Tobenetfromallofthe
technical features of the
Sentry Data Logger and
DataLoggerAcquisition
Software, please read the
Instruction Manual located
ontheCDandtheseQuick
Start instructions.
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