operating manual

advertisement
OPERATING MANUAL
4 Ports Output
Balance Charger/Discharger
For LiPo/LiFe/LiIon/NiMH/NiCd/Pb Batteries
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Features........................................................................................................................ 2
2. Exterior of the unit....................................................................................................... 4
3. Warnings and safety notes......................................................................................... 5
4. Program flow chart...................................................................................................... 8
5. Lithium polymer balance charge program connection diagram............................. 9
6. Lithium battery(LiPo/Lilo/LiFe) program................................................................... 10
6.1 Charging Lithium battery at balance mode.............................................................. 10
6.2 Charging Lithium battery.......................................................................................... 11
6.3 'FAST' charging Lithium battery................................................................................11
6.4 'STORAGE' control Lithium battery.......................................................................... 12
6.5 Discharging Lithium battery..................................................................................... 13
7. Pb( lead-sulphuric acid) battery program............................................................... 14
7.1 Charging Pb battery............................................................................................... 14
7.2 Discharging Pb battery.......................................................................................... 14
8. NiMH/ NiCdbattery program..................................................................................... 15
8.1 Charging NiMH/ NiCd battery................................................................................. 15
8.2 Discharging NiMH/ NiCd battery............................................................................ 15
8.3 Charge-to-discharge & discharge-to-charge cycle NiMH/ NiCd battery ................ 16
9. Battery memory set..................................................................................................... 17
10. Program set up............................................................................................................19
11. Lipo battery meter .................................................................................................... 21
12. Additional charge information................................................................................. 22
13.Warning and error...................................................................................................... 23
14.Specifications............................................................................................................. 24
15.Warranty and service................................................................................................. 25
-1-
1.Features
Thank you for purchasing TURNIGY 4X100W charger. This is a rapid charge/discharger
with built in balancer.Please read this entire operating manual completely and attentively
before using.
Operating software optimized for ease of use and maximum safety
The user can adjust charger's settings and parameters. However, the charger also
features an AUTO charge function that sets output current during the process of charging
or discharging; this can prevent fire or explosion caused by overcharging due to incorrect
charger settings, particularly for lithium batteries. If an error is detected at any point in the
charger's operating, the unit will stop the charge or discharge process and an alarm will
sound.
Integrated lithium battery cell balancer
The charger features an individual cell balancer built into the case. There's no need for
an external balancer.
Individual cell balance discharging
While discharging lithium batteries that have been plugged into the integrated balancing
port, the charger can monitor and balance the voltage of each cell individually.
The process will end automatically and an error message will indicate if the voltage of any
single cell is abnormal.
Compatible with all types of lithium batteries
The charger is capable of charging various types of lithium batteries, such as LiPo, LiFe,
and Li-Ion.
Fast charge and storage charge modes for lithium batteries
Fast charge alters the rate of change in charge current to reduce the duration of the
charging process, while the storage charge mode brings the voltage of the pack to a
suitable level for long-term storage.
Maximum safety
The charger uses Delta-peak sensitivity to automatically terminate the charging process
once the battery's voltage exceeds the specified threshold; this prevents the battery from
overcharging.
Capacity limit
The charged capacity listed on-screen is calculated by multiplying charging current and
charge time. If the charging capacity exceeds this user-specified limit, the process will be
terminated automatically.
-2-
1.Features
Processing time limit
The user can set the maximum charge/discharge time. If the time limit is reached, the
process will be terminated automatically.
Programmable memory
The charger can store up to ten (10) different charge/discharge profiles for your
convenience. These stored profiles can be recalled quickly, with no additional program
required.
Continuous charge/discharge cycles
The charger can automatically cycle batteries up to 5 times; this is useful for refreshing
and balancing old batteries after long-term storage.
Terminal voltage control(TVC)
The charger allows user to change the end voltage.
Lipo battery meter
The user can check battery's total voltage, the highest voltage, the lowest voltage and
each cell's voltage.
-3-
2.Exterior of the unit
LCD Screen
Menu Control Buttons
INPUT DC 11~18V
Ventilation Fan
Battery Scokets
balancing port
Battery Scokets
-4-
3. Warnings and safety notes
Never leave the charge unsupervised when it is connected to its power supply. If any
malfunction is observed immediately terminate the process and refer to the operation
manual.
Keep away the unit from dust, damp, rain, heat, direct, sunshine and vibration. Do not
dorp it.
The circuit of the unit is designed to be powered by 11.0~18.0V DC only.
This unit and the battery to charge or discharge should be set up on a head-resistant,
non-inflammable and non-conductive surface. Never place them on a car seat, carpet
or similar. Keep all the inflammable volatile materials well away from operating area.
Be sure to understand the information of the battery to be charged or discharged
accurately. If the program is set up incorrectly the battery can severely be damaged.
Especially Lithium battery can cause a fire or an explosion by over-charging.
Standard Battery Parameters
LiPo
LiIon
LiFe
NiCd
MiMH
Pb
Nominal
Voltage
3.7V/cell
3.6V/cell
3.3V/cell
1.2V/cell
1.2V/cell
2.0V/cell
Max Charge
Voltage
4.2V/cell
4.1V/cell
3.6V/cell
1.5V/cell
1.5V/cell
2.46V/cell
Storage
Voltage
3.8V/cell
3.7V/cell
3.3V/cell
n/a
n/a
n/a
Allowable
Fast Charge
≦1C
≦1C
≦4C
1C-2C
1C-2C
≦0.4C
Min. Discharge
≧3.0V/cell ≧2.5V/cell ≧2.0V/cell ≧0.85V/cell ≧1.0V/cell ≧1.75V/cell
Voltage
To avoid short-circuits between the charge lead, always connect the charge cable to
the unit first and only then to the battery to be charged or discharged. Reverse the
hsequence when disconnecting.
Do not connect more than one battery pack to the charge lead at any one time.
Do not attempt to charge or discharge the following types of battery.
- Battery pack, which consists of different types of cell (including different
manufacturers).
- Battery, which is already fully charged or just slightly discharged.
- Non-rechargeable batteries(Explosion hazard).
-5-
3. Warnings and safety notes
- Batteries that require a different charge technique from NiCd, NiMH, Lilo, LiPo, LiFe
or Pb.
- Faulty or damaged battery.
- Battery fitted with an integral charge circuit or a protection circuit.
- Batteries installed in a device, or which are electrically linked to other components.
- Batteries that are not expressly stated by the manufacturer to be suitable for the
currents the charger delivers during the charge process.
Please bear in mind of checking the following point before charge operation.
- Did you select the appropriate program, which are suitable for the type of battery?
- Did you set up adequate current for charging or discharging?
- Lithium battery pack can be composed with parallel and series circuits mixed. You
have
to check the composition of the battery pack carefully before charging.
- Are all connections firm and safe, or is there an intermittent contact at any point in
the circuit?
Charging
A specific quantity of electrical energy is fed into the battery during charge process.
The charge quantity is calculated by multiplying charge current by charge time. The
maximum permissible charge current varies according to the battery type or its
performance, and can be found in the information provided by the battery
manufacturer. It is only allowed to charge batteries at rates higher than the standard
charge current if they are expressly stated to be capable of quick-charge.
Connect the battery to charge to output terminal of the charger using suitable charge
lead. They are red, positive(+)and black, negative(-).Since the charger cannot detect
the difference between the internal resistance of the battery pack, cable resistance
and connector transfer resistance, the first requirement if the charger to work
properly is that the charge lead should be of adequate conductor cross-section. And
also high-quality connectors (normally gold-contact type) must be fitted to both ends.
- Refer to the information provided by the battery manufacturer regarding charging
methods, and verify the recommended charge current and charge time.Especially for
Lithium batteries, you have to follow the charge instruction provided by the
manufacturer strictly.
- Do not attempt to disassemble the battery pack arbitrarily.
You have to pay attention to verify the capacity and the voltage of the Lithium battery
pack. It may be composed of parallel and series connection mixed. In parallel link
the capacity of the battery pack is multiplied by the number of cells but the voltage
remains same. That kind of voltage imbalance causes a fire or explosion during
charge process.
We recommend you compose the Lithium battery pack in series only.
-6-
3. Warnings and safety notes
Discharging
The typical purpose of discharge is to determine the residual capacity of the battery,
or to lower the voltage of battery to a defined level. When you discharge the battery
you also have to pay attention on the process same as charging. To avoid the
battery becoming deepdischarged, set the final discharge voltage correctly. Lithium
batteries should not be deepdischarged to lower than the minimum voltage, as this
leads to a rapid loss of capacity or a total failure. Generally, you do not need to
discharge Lithium battery voluntarily.
- Some rechargeable batteries are said to have a memory effect. If they are partly
used and recharged before the whole charge is drawn out, they'remember' this and
next time will only use that part of their capacity. This is a 'memory effect'. NiCd and
NiMH batteries are said to suffer from memory effect. They prefer complete cycles;
fully charge then use until empty, do not recharge before storage-allow them to selfdischarge during storage. NiMH batteries have less memory effect than NiCd.
- The Lithium battery prefers a partial rather than a full discharge. Frequent full
discharges should be avoided if possible. Instead, charge the battery more often or
use a larger battery.
- The brand-new NiCd battery pack is partially useful with its capacity until it has
beeen subjected to 10 or more charge cycles in any case. The cyclic process of
charge and discharge will lead to optimise the capacity of battery pack.
Those warnings and safety notes are particularly important. Please follow the
instructions for a maximum safety; otherwise the charger and the battery can
be damaged violently. And also it can cause a fire to injure a human body or to
lose the property.
-7-
4. Program flow chart
INC
DEC
START
PROGRAM SELECT
LiPo BATT
INC
ENTER
START
ENTER
START
ENTER
DEC
LiFe BALANCE
2.0A 6.6V (2S)
DEC
4.20 4.19 4.19 V
0.00 0.00 0.00 V
DEC
Rest Time
CHG>DCHG 10Min
DEC
LiPo CHARGE
2.0A 7.4V (2S)
DEC
Lilo CHARGE
2.0A 7.2V (2S)
DEC
LiFe CHARGE
2.0A 6.6V (2S)
DEC
INC
LiPo FAST CHG
2.0A 7.4V (2S)
DEC
Lilo FAST CHG
2.0A 7.2V (2S)
DEC
LiFe FAST CHG
2.0A 6.6V (2S)
DEC
Capacity Cut-Off
ON
5000mAH
DEC
INC
LiPo STORAGE
2.0A 7.4V (2S)
DEC
Lilo STORAGE
2.0A 7.2V (2S)
DEC
LiFe STORAGE
2.0A 6.6V (2S)
DEC
INC
LiPo DISCHARGE
2.0A 7.4V (2S)
INC
INC
INC
INC
Lilo DISCHARGE
2.0A 7.2V (2S)
INC
INC
INC
INC
LiFe DISCHARGE
2.0A 6.6V (2S)
DEC
PROGRAM SELECT
LiPo BATT METER
INC
Lilo BALANCE
2.0A 7.2V (2S)
INC
DEC
PROGRAM SELECT
LiFe BATT
INC
DEC
DEC
PROGRAM SELECT
Lilo BATT
INC
LiPo BALANCE
2.0A 7.4V (2S)
START
ENTER
INC
MAIN 0.00V
H0.000V L0.000V
DEC
PROGRAM SELECT
SYSTEM SET->
START
ENTER
INC
SAFETY TIME
ON
120Min
INC
DEC
INC
Key Beep
Buzzer
ON
ON
INC
DEC
Input Power Low
Cut-Off
11.0V
INC
Stop
1.00
Batt Type
PROGRAM SELECT
BATT MEMORY
START
ENTER
BATT MEMORY [1]
ENTER SET
INC
VERSION
INC DEC
START
ENTER
BATT TYPE
LiPo
DEC
INC
DEC
INC
SERIAL NUMBER
E11146xxxx
DEC
BATT VOLTS
7.4V ( 2S )
DEC
INC
INC
LOAD FACTORY SET
ENTER
DEC
CHARGE CURRENT
4.9A
DEC
INC
37C
DSCH CURRENT
2.2A
INC
INC DEC
ENTER
START
BATT MEMORY [1]
LiPo 7.4V (2S )
ENTER
BATT MEMORY [1]
C:4.9A D:2.2A
DEC
BATT MEMORY 2
NiMH 2.4V (2S)
ENTER
START
INC
START
INC
SAVE PROGRAM
SAVE….
DEC
ENTER CHARGER
LOAD……
DEC
BATT TYPE
MiMH
DEC
INC
INC
INC
SAVE PROGRAM
ENTER
DEC
LiPo BALANCE
4.9A 7.4V(2S)
DEC
BATT VOLTS
2.4V (2S)
DEC
INC
INC
INC
TVC=YOUR RISK
4.20V
DEC
LiPo CHARGE
4.9A 7.4V(2S)
DEC
CHARGE CURRENT
3.3A
DEC
INC
INC
DEC
Int. Temp
DEC
DSCH VOLTAGE
3.0V/CELL
LiPo FAST CHG
4.9A 7.4V(2S)
DEC
TRICKLE
100mA
DEC
INC
INC
LiPo STORAGE
4.9A 7.4V(2S)
ENTER
START
PROGRAM SELECT
Pb BATT
INC
ENTER
Pb CHARGE
2.0A 2.0V (1P)
DEC
NiCD CHARGE
CURRENT 2.0A
DEC
NiMH CHARGE
CURRENT 2.0A
DEC
START
INC
BATT TYPE
Pb
INC
DEC
BATT VOLTS
4.0V (2S)
DEC
INC
Pb DISCHARGE
0.1A 2.0V (1P)
DEC
PROGRAM SELECT
NiCD BATT
INC
START
ENTER
BATT MEMORY 3
Pb 4V (2S)
INC
DEC
START
ENTER
INC
INC
NiCD DISCHARGE
0.1A CUT: 1.0V
DEC
NiMH DISCHARGE
0.1A CUT: 1.0V
DEC
NiCD CYCLE
CHG>DCHG
1
NiMH CYCLE
CHG>DCHG
1
DEC
PROGRAM SELECT
NiMH BATT
START
ENTER
INC
INC
-8-
INC
DELTA PEAK SENSE
4Mv/C
DEC
CHARGE CURRENT
3.3A
DEC
INC
INC
DSCH VOLTAGE
1.1V/CELL
DEC
DSCH CURRENT
1.5A
DEC
INC
LiPo DISCHARGE
2.2A 7.4V(2S)
PEAK DELAY
1Min
INC
SAVE PROGRAM
ENTER
INC
DEC
DEC
DSCH CURRENT
2.2A
DSCH VOLTAGE
1.7V/CELL
INC
DEC
SAVE PROGRAM
ENTER
5. Lithium polymer balance charge program
connection diagram
CONNECTING THE CHARGER
TURNIGY 4X100W comes with male 4mm Bullet connectors attached to the power
INPUT cables. These cables are appropriate for attaching directly to most high-quality
AC-DC power supply units, such as Hobbyking 540W power supply (Part No.17755 200240V; Part No.17754 100-120V). Also included are large Terminal Clips with matching
4mm female bullet connectors, for attaching directly to 12V car batteries. It is critically
important that you use either a fully charged 13.8V car battery or a high quality AC-DC
power supply in the range of 12V to18V DC output, with minimum current rating of 30A to
insure reliable performance.
4mm Bullet Connectors plugging
to Hobbyking power supply directly
(Part No.17754 100-120V)
(Part No.17755 200-240V)
CONNECTING THE BATTERY
Important !!! Before connecting a battery it is absolutely essential to check one last time
that you have set the parameters correctly. If the settings are incorrect, the battery may
be damaged, and could even burst into flames or explode. To avoid short-circuits
between the banana plugs, always connect the charge leads to the charger first, and only
then to the battery. Reverse the sequence when disconnecting the pack.
BALANCE SOCKET
The balance wire attached to the battery must
be connected to the charger with the black wire
aligned with the negative marking. Take care to
maintain correct polarity!
This diagram shows the correct way to connect
your battery to the TURNIGY 4X100W while
charging in the balance charge program mode
only.
WARNING:
Failure to connect as shown in this diagram will damage this charger.
To avoid short circuit between the charge lead always connect the charge cable to the
charger first, then connect the battery. Reverse the sequence when disconnecting.
-9-
6. Lithium battery(LiPo/Lilo/LiFe)program
These programs are only suitable for charging and discharging Lithium batteries with a
nominal voltage of 3.3V, 3.6V and 3.7V per cell. These batteries need to adopt different
charge technique is termed a constant voltage(CV) and constant current(CC) method.
The charge current varies according to the battery capacity and performance. The final
voltage of charge process is also very important; it should be precisely matched with the
charade voltage of the battery. They are 4.2V for LiPo, 4.1V for Lilo, and 3.6 V for LiFe.
The charge current and nominal voltage as for cell count set on the charge program must
always be correct for the battery to be charged.
When you are willing to alter the parameter value in the program, press Start/Enter key to
make it blink then change the value with INC or DEC key. The value will be stored by
pressing Start/Enter key once.
6.1 Charging Lithium battery at balance mode
This function is for balancing the voltage of Lithium-polymer battery cells while charging.
In the balance mode, the battery needs to have a balance lead to connect to the battery's
power lead to the output of charger.
In this mode, the charging process will be different from ordinary charging mode. The
internal processor of the charger will monitor the voltages of each cell of the battery pack
and controls charging current that is feeding to each cell to normalise the voltage.
Note: We recommends charging lithium batteries with a balance lead in the balance
mode only.
- +
DEC
INC
Batt type
Stop
- +
DEC
INC
Start
Enter '> 3 seconds'
Start
Enter
The left side of the first line shows the type of battery you
choose. The value on the left of the second line of the
charger is current user set. After setting the current and
voltage, press Start/Enter key for more than 3 seconds to
start the process.(charge current: 0.1-10.0A, voltage: 3.722.2V).
This displays the number of cells you set up and the
processor detects. R shows the number of cells detected by
the charger and S is the number of cells set by you at the
previous screen. If both numbers are identical you can start
charging by press Start/Enter button. If not, press Batt
Type/Stop button to go back to previous screen to carefully
check the number of cells of the battery pack before going
ahead.
This screen shows the real-time status during charge
process. Press Batt Type/Stop key once to stop the charge
process.
Number Charging
Battery
of
voltage Charged
time
capacity
cells
Charging
current
-10-
6. Lithium battery(LiPo/Lilo/LiFe)program
6.2 Charging of Lithium Battery
This charging mode is for charging Li-Po/Ion/Fe battery without balance lead.
Note: We recommends charging lithium batteries with a balance lead in the balance
mode only.
- +
DEC
INC
Batt type
Stop
- +
DEC
INC
Start
'> 3 seconds'
Enter
The left side of the first line shows the type of battery you
choose. The value on the left of the second line of the
charger is current user set. After setting the current and
voltage, press Start/Enter key for more than 3 seconds to
start the process.(charge current: 0.1-10.0A, voltage: 3.722.2V).
This displays the number of cells you set up and the
processor detects. R shows the number of cells detected by
the charger and S is the number of cells set by you at the
previous screen. If both numbers are identical you can start
charging by press Start/Enter button. If not, press Batt
Type/Stop button to go back to previous screen to carefully
check the number of cells of the battery pack before going
ahead.
Start
Enter
This screen shows the real-time status during charge
process. Press Batt Type/Stop key once to stop the charge
process.
Number Charging
Battery
of
voltage Charged
time
capacity
cells
Charging
current
6.3 'FAST' charging of Lithium battery
The charging current is getting smaller as the process goes to the near end term of
Lithium battery charging. To finish charging process earlier, this program eliminate certain
term of CV process. Actually, the charging current will goes to 1/5 from the initial value to
end the process while the normal charging goes to 1/10 during CV term. The charging
capacity may be a bit smaller than normal charging but the process time will be reduced.
- +
DEC
INC
Batt type
Stop
- +
DEC
INC
The value on the left side of the second lines sets the
charge current. The value on the right side of the second
lines sets the battery pack's voltage. After setting current
and voltage, press Star/Enter for more than 3 seconds to
start the process.
Start
'> 3 seconds '
Enter
-11-
6. Lithium battery(LiPo/Lilo/LiFe)program
This displays the number of cells you set up and the processor
detects. R shows the number of cells detected by the charger and
S is the number of cells set by you at the previous screen. If both
numbers are identical you can start charging by press Start/Enter
button. If not, press Batt Type/Stop button to go back to previous
screen to carefully check the number of cells of the battery pack
before going ahead.
Start
Enter
This screen shows the real-time status during charge process.
Press Batt Type/Stop key once to stop the charge process.
Charging Supplied Current
Number time
capacity voltage
battery
of
Charge
cells
current
6.4 'STORAGE' control of lithium battery
This is for charging or discharging Lithium battery not to be used for the time being. The
program will determine to charge or discharge the battery to the certain voltage
depending on the voltage of the battery at its initial stage. They are different from the type
of the battery, 3.75V for LiIo, 3.85V for LiPo and 3.3V for LiFe per cell. If the voltage of
battery at its initial stage is over the voltage level to storage, the program will start to
discharge.
At this screen, you can set up the current and voltage of the
battery pack. Charging and discharging will make the batteries
come to the voltage level of storage state.
- +
- +
DEC INC
DEC INC
Batt type Start
'> 3 seconds'
Enter
Stop
This
Start
Enter
displays the number of cells you set up and the processor
detects. R shows the number of cells detected by the charger and
S is the number of cells set by you at the previous screen. If both
numbers are identical you can start charging by press Start/Enter
button. If not, press Batt Type/Stop button to go back to previous
screen to carefully check the number of cells of the battery pack
before going ahead.
This screen shows the real-time status charging. Press Batt
Type/Stop key once to stop the charge process.
Current
NumberElapsed Supplied voltage
capacity
time
of
battery
Charge
cells
or discharge
current
-12-
6. Lithium battery(LiPo/Lilo/LiFe)program
6.5 Discharging Lithium battery
- +
- +
DEC
INC
Batt type
Stop
DEC INC
The value of discharge current on the left can not exceed 1C, and
the value on the right can not be under the voltage recommended
by the manufacturer to avoid deep discharging. Press Start/Enter
for more than 3 seconds to start discharging.
Start
'> 3 seconds '
Enter
Start
Enter
This displays the number of cells you set up and the processor
detects. R shows the number of cells detected by the charger and
S is the number of cells set by you at the previous screen. If both
numbers are identical you can start charging by press Start/Enter
button. If not, press Batt Type/Stop button to go back to previous
screen to carefully check the number of cells of the battery pack
before going ahead.
This shows the real-time status of discharging, you can press Batt
Type/Stop key to stop discharging.
Discharged
Number elapsed
Battery capacity
time
of
discharge voltage
cells
current
-13-
7. Pb( lead-sulphuric acid) battery program
This is programmed for charging Pb(lead-sulphuric acid) battery with nominal voltage
from 2 to 36V. Pb batteries are totally different from NiCd or NiMH batteries. They can
only deliver relatievely lower current compare to their capacity, and similar restrictions
definitely apply to charge. So the optimal charge current will be 1/10 of the capacity. Pb
batteries must not be charged rapidly. Always follow the instruction is supplied by the
manufacturer of battery.
When you are willing to alter the parameter value in the program, press Start/Enter key to
make it blink then change the value with INC or DEC key. The value will be stored by
pressing Start/Enter key once.
7.1 Charging of Pb battery
- +
DEC
- +
INC
Batt type
Stop
DEC
INC
Start
'> 3 seconds '
Enter
Set up the charge current on the left and the nominal
voltage of the battery on the right. The charge current
ranges from 0.1 to 10.0A and the voltage should be
matched with the battery being charged.
Start the charge process by pressing Start/Enter key for
more than 3 seconds.
The screen displays the state of charging process. To stop
charging forcibly, press Batt type/Stop key once.
The audible sound indicates you at the end of process.
Charged
Battery Elapsed Battery capacity
voltage
time
type
Charge
current
7.2 Discharging of Pb battery
- +
DEC
- +
INC
Batt type
Stop
DEC
Set discharge current on the left and final voltage on the
right. The discharge current ranges from 0.1 to 5.0A.
To start the process, press Start/Enter key for more than 3
seconds.
INC
Start
Enter '> 3 seconds '
The screen displays the current state of discharge. You can
alter the discharge current by pressing Start/Enter key
during the process. Once you change the current value,
store it by pressing Start/Enter button again.
Battery
To stop discharging press Batt Type/Stop key once. The
Battery Elapsed
voltage
time
type
Discharged audible sound indicates you at the end of process.
Discharge
current
capacity
-14-
8. NiMH/NiCd battery program
These programs are for charging or discharging NiMH (Nickel-Metal-Hydride) or NiCd
(Nickel-Cadmium) battery commonly used for R/C model aplications. To alter the value at
the display, press Start/Enter key to make it blink then change the value using INC or
DEC key.
The value will be stored by pressing Start/Enter key once.
To start the process, press Start/ Enter button for more than 3 seconds.
8.1 Charging of NiCd/NiMH battery
The charger will charge NiCd and NiMh batteries using the charge current set by the user.
NiMH CHARGE
CURRENT
2.0A
- +
Battery
type
DEC
Batt type
Stop
This program is for charging of NiCd/NiMH batteries associated
with R/C models applications. You can press Start/Enter key to
make it blink and then Inc or Dec to change the parameter value.
Press START/ENTER key to store the value.
INC
Start
Enter '> 3 seconds'
The screen displays the current state of charging.
To stop the process, press Batt type/Stop key once.
The audible sound indicates you the end of process.
Battery
Elapsed
Battery time Chargevoltage Charged
type
capacity
current
8.2 Discharging of NiCd/NiMH battery
NiMH DISCHARGE
0.1A
CUT:1.0V
- +
DEC
Battery
type
Batt type
Stop
NiMH
DSC
INC
Set discharge current on the left and final voltage on the right.
The discharge current ranges from 0.1 to 5.0A and the final
voltage ranges from 0.1 to 25.0V). To start the process, press
Start /Enter key more than 3 seconds.
Start
'> 3 seconds '
Enter
0.1A 7.42V
022:45 00890
The screen indicates the discharging state. You can press
Start/Enter key to alter discharge current. Press Start/Enter
again to store the value. Press Batt Type/Stop key to stop
discharging. The emitted sound alerts the end of discharging.
Battery
Battery Elapsed
time
voltage Discharged
type
capacity
Discharge
current
-15-
8. NiMH/NiCd battery program
8.3 Charge/discharge & discharge/charge cycle of
NiMH/NiCd battery
NiMH CYCLE
CHG>DCHG
- +
DEC
INC
Batt type
Stop
NiMH 1.0A
C>D 022:45
You can set up sequence on the left and the number of
cycles on the right. Range of the cycle number is 1-5.
1
- +
DEC
INC
Start
'> 3 seconds '
Enter
7.42V
00890
Press Batt Type/Stop key to stop program, you can press
Start/Enter key to alter charge current. The sound indicates
the end of program.
Elapsed Battery Discharged
Battery time
voltage or charged
type
capacity
Discharge
or charge
current
-16-
9. Battery memory set
The charger can store up to 10 different charge/discharge profiles for your convenience,
and the stored profiles can be recalled quickly without having to go through the setup
process.
BATT MEMORY【1】
ENTER SET
ENTER
>3 seconds
START
BATT TYPE
LiPo
Enter the battery memory program, you can change the battery
type(Lipo, Lilo, LiFe, NiMH, NiCH, Pb battery), voltage, charge
current by pressing the Start/Enter button to make the value blink,
the INC or DEC buttons to change the value, and Start/Enter
button once more to store the value and move to the next value
or screen. (Note: The battery used for this example is a 2S(7.4V)
Lipo battery.
DEC INC
BATT VOLTS
7.4V(2S)
DEC
Set the voltage and number of cells, along with the normal
voltage (3.7-22.2V,1-6S).
INC
DEC INC
CHARGE CURRENT
4.9A
DEC
Set the charge current, which can be adjusted(0.1-10.0A).
INC
DEC INC
DSCH CURRENT
2.2A
DEC
Set the discharge current, which can be adjusted(0.1A-5.0A,
each port).
INC
DEC INC
DSCH VOLTAGE
3.0V/CELL
DEC
Set the discharge voltage, which can be adjusted(3.0V/CELL3.3V/CELL).
INC
DEC INC
TVC=YOUR RISK
4.20V
DEC
Set the terminal voltage, which can be adjusted(4.18v-4.25v).
INC
DEC INC
-17-
9. Battery memory set
SAVE PROGRAM
ENTER
DEC INC
SAVE PROGRAM
SAVE
Save the program set by pressing the Start/Enter button for more
than three seconds.
ENTER >3 seconds
START
BATT MEMORY【1】
LiPo 7.4V(2S)
This screen indicate the saved profile.
next flash
BATT MEMORY【1】
C:4.9A
D:2.2A
Once you've saved a charge profile, you can load those settings
to use later.
To recall a charge profile, press the Start/Enter button to load the
data.
DEC INC
ENTER CHARGER
LOAD……
This screen indicates that the charge profile is being loaded.
-18-
10. Program set up
It will be operated with the default value of the essential user settings when it is
connected to a DC 11~18V batttery for the first time.The screen displays the following
information in sequence and the user can change the value of parameter on each screen.
When you are willing to alter the parameter value in the program, press Start/Enter key to
make it blink then change the value with INC or DEC key. The value will be stored by
pressing Start/Enter key once.
PROGRAM SELECT
SYSTEM SET
INC
Rest Time
CHG>DCHG 10Min
DEC INC
DEC INC
SAFETY TIME
ON
120Min
DEC INC
DEC INC
User set up starting screen.
The battery is on the cyclic process of charge and discharge can
often become warm after charge or discharge period. The
program can insert a time delay to occur after each charge and
discharge process to allow the battery adequate time to cool
down before being subjected to the next process. The value
ranges from 1 to 60 minutes.
When you start a charge process, the integral safety timer
automatically starts running at the same time. This is
programmed to prevent overcharge the battery if it proves to be
faulty, or if the termination circuit cannot detect the battery full.
The value for the safety timer should be generous enough to
allow a full charge of the battery.
Safe timer Calculation
When charging NiCd or NiMH batteries, divide the capacity by
current, then divide the result by 11.9, set this number as the
value for safety timer setting. If the charger stopped at this
threshold, about 140% of the capacity will have been fed into the
battery.
DEC INC
Capacity Cut-Off
ON
5000mAH
DEC INC
DEC INC
For example:
Capacity
Current
Safety Time
2000mAh
3300mAh
2.0A
3.0A
(2000/2.0=1000)/11.9=84 minutes
1000mAh
1.2A
(1000/1.2=833)/11.9=70 minutes
(3300/3.0=1100)/11.9=92 minutes
This program sets the maximum charge capacity that will be
supplied to the battery during charge. If the deltapack voltage is
not detected nor the safety timer expired by any reason, this
feature will automatically stop the process at the selected
capacity value.
-19-
10. Program set up
DEC INC
Key Beep
Buzzer
ON
ON
The beep sounds at every time pressing the buttons to confirm
your action. The beep or melody sounded at various times during
operation to alert different mode changes.
These audible sounds can be on or off.
INC
DEC
DEC INC
Input Power Low
Cut-Off
11.0V
DEC
This program monitors the voltage of input battery. If the voltage
drops below the value you set the operation forcibly terminated to
protect the input battery.
INC
DEC INC
Int. Temp
37C
DEC
This screen shows the internal temperature.
INC
DEC INC
LOAD FACTORY SET
ENTER
Press and hold the Start/Enter button for more than three
seconds to load the factory set.
DEC INC
SERIAL NUMBER
E11146****
This screen shows the serial number.
DEC INC
VERSION
1.00
This screen shows the version.
-20-
11. Lipo battery Meter
PROGRAM SELECT
LiPo BATT METER
Press the Start/Enter button to enter the LiPo Battery Meter.
Start
Enter
4.19
0.00
4.15
0.00
4.18V
0.00V
The screen indicate each cell's voltage.
INC
MAIN 12.52V
H4.190V
L4.160V
The screen indicate the total voltage, the highest voltage,
the lowest voltage.
-21-
12. Various information during the process
You can inquire various information on LCD screen during charging or discharging
process. When you press DEC button the charger shows the establishment of user
settings.
And also you can monitor the voltage of individual cell by pressing INC button when the
individual connection cable is linked to the Lithium battery being processed.
It comes to the final voltage when the program ended.
Present input voltage.
Int. Temp
26C
This screen shows the internal temperature.
Displayed safety timer is turn on and duration of time in minutes.
Displayed capacity cut-off function is turn on and the setting
value of capacity.
The battery is connected with balance lead, you can check
voltage of each cell in the battery pack.
-22-
13. Warning and error messages
It incorporates a variety of functions for the systems to verify processes and the state of
the electronics. In case of an error the screen will display the cause of error and emit an
audible sound.
Incorrect polarity connected.
Pb battery is interrupted.
CONNECT ERROR
CHECK MAIN PORT
Lithium/NiCd/NiMH Batteries is interrupted.
Short-circuit of the output termination.
DC IN TOO LOW
Input voltage less than 12V.
DC IN TOO HI
Input voltage higher than 18V.
CELL ERROR
LOW VOLTAGE
Voltage of one cell in the battery pack is too low; please check the
voltage of each cell.
CELL ERROR
HIGH VOLTAGE
Voltage of one cell in the battery pack is too high; please check the
voltage of each cell.
CELL NUMBER
INCORRECT
Wrong connection of the connector detected; please check the
connector and cable.
INT.TEMP.TOO HI
The internal temperature of the unit goes too high. Cool down the unit.
CONTROL FAIL
The processor cannot control the feeding current, please repair it.
CELL ERROR
VOLTAGE INVALID
The balance port invalid when charging in balance mode.
BATTERY WAS FULL
The battery’s voltage higher than the setting when charging in balance
mode.
-23-
14. Specifications
Stated values refer to one charger
Operating voltage range
Charge Power
Discharger Power
Charge current range
Discharge current range
Cell Count
DC 11.0~18.0 Volt
400W(100Wx4)
32W(8Wx4)
0.1A-10A
0.1A-5A
1~15 NiCd/NiMH cells
1~6 LiPo/LiIon/LiFe cells
1-10 Lead-Acid cells (2V - 20V)
200mA/Cell
1.1kg
190x153x60mm
Current Drain for Balancing Lithium
Net weight
Dimensions
The set contains
1. Plu-in battery clamps
2. TP/FP Adaptor
3. JST XH Adaptor
4. Tamiya charging cable
4
5
5. JST/BEC charging cable
6. Futaba RX charging cable
7. Crocodile clip charging cable
8. 18AWG wire charging cable
7
6
8
3
1
2
-24-
15. Warranty and service
We warrant this product for a period of one year(12 months) from the date of purchase.
The guarantee applies only to such material or operational defects, which are present at
the time of purchasing the product. During that period, we will replace without service
charge any product deemed defective due to those causes. You will be required to
present proof of purchase (invoice or receipt). This warranty does not cover the damage
due to wear, overloading, incompetetent handling or using of incorrect accessories.
Note:
-25-
Download