Carson EXPERT CHARGER DUO, 500606035 Instruction

Instruction

Battery Charger

Instruction

Battery Charger

CARSON EXPERT DUO Battery Charger 50 060 6035

50 060 6035

Dear Customer

concerning equipment, materials and

Congratulations on buying the EXPERT

design at any time without notice.

charger, which is designed using state of

Specifications or designs of the actual

the art technology. According to our policy

product may vary from those shown in this

of steady development and improvement

manual or on the box.

of our products we reserve the right to
make changes in specifications

We wish you good luck and a lot of fun using your CARSON EXPERT Charger!

carefully read this instruction!Before using your EXPERT Charger

Manual

The warranty does not cover damage

These instructions for completion and

caused as a result of failure to follow the

handling should be used for operation of

operating instructions. Normal wear and

your charger. Please read and

tear, damage by accidents and damage

understand this manual before starting

caused by incorrect operation are not

any work on your EXPERT Charger or

covered by warranty.

any accessories.

Declaration of conformity

The original declaration of conformity can

In accordance with guidelines 1999/5/EG

be obtained from the following address:

(R&TTE)

Dickie-Tamiya GmbH&Co. KG

Dickie-Tamiya GmbH&Co KG hereby

Werkstraße l

declares that this charger is in

D-90765 Fürth

accordance with the basic requirements

Tel.: [phone]

and other relevant regulations of guideline
1999/5/EG.

Disposal

discarding this equipment at a

Please note and understand the symbols

dedicated recycling point. The

on this product, packaging or instructions.

authority responsible for waste

Electronic components are valuable

disposal or your retailer will be

materials and at the end of their useful life

able to answer any questions

should not be disposed with household

you may have in this respect.

waste! Help us to protect the environment
and safeguard our resources by

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Dual battery charger

parallel at the same time. A further benefit

This unit contains two battery chargers:

of the first charger output is that it

charger 1 can be used for charging and

features all the maintenance and fine-

discharging, charger 2 is only for

tuning functions of a charger offered by

charging. The main purpose of the unit is

the latest state-of-the-art technology.

to charge two batteries of any type in

* To avoid short circuits in the power * Two completely different power packs can

cable, always connect the power lead to be connected to the unit at the same time
the charger first, followed by the battery if required. Output 2 offers fewer functions,
that is to be charged or discharged. and this is alluded to in the description of
Reverse the procedure when the operation cycle.
disconnecting.

Safety information

The charger and the battery for charging or
discharging should be positioned on a heat-

Never leave the charger unattended when

resistant, non-flammable and nonconductive

connected to the power supply. If you notice

surface.

any irregularities, stop the charging

Never place the charger or the battery on a

operation immediately and refer to the user

car seat, carpet or similar surface. Keep all

manual.

moving and flammable materials away from

Protect the charger from dust, dampness,

the area where the battery is being charged.

rain, direct sunlight and vibrations. Do not

First make sure you know exactly what

drop the charger.

needs to be done with the battery that is to
be charged or discharged. If the programme

The power supply is provided via 230V

is not set correctly, the battery may be

50/60Hz alternating current or 12V direct

completely ruined. When subject to

current (crocodile clips, red = positive

excessive charge voltage, lithium batteries

terminal).

in particular may start to burn or explode.

NiCd/NiMH Voltage level 1.2V per cell

Allowable fast charge current 1C~2C depending on performance of cell
Discharge voltage cut-off level 0.85V (NiCd), 1.0V per cell (NiMH)

LiIo Voltage level 3.6V per cell

Maximum charge voltage 4.1V per cell
Allowable fast charge current 1C or less
Discharge voltage lowest cut-off level 3.0V per cell or higher

LiPo Voltage level 3.7V per cell

Maximum charge voltage 4.2V per cell
Allowable fast charge current 1C or less
Discharge voltage lowest cut-off level 3.0V per cell or higher

LiFe Voltage level 3.3V per cell

Maximum charge voltage 3.6V per cell
Allowable fast charge current 4C or less (for example A123M1)
Discharge voltage lowest cut-off level 2.5V per cell or higher

Pb (Lead-acid) voltage level 2.0V per cell

Maximum charge voltage 2.3V per cell
Allowable fast charge current 0.4C or less
Discharge voltage lowest cut-off level 1.7V per cell or higher

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* Never attempt to charge or discharge the following kinds of batteries:

- A battery pack that has been pieced together from various kinds of cells (including
different manufacturers)

- Non-rechargeable (dry) batteries because of the risk of explosion

- Batteries that require a different charging process from NiCd, NiMH, LiIo, LiPo, LiFe or Pb.

-Defective or damaged batteries

- Batteries that have an integral charging circuit or protective circuit -Batteries inside a piece
of equipment that are linked electrically to other components. -Batteries that are not
specifically specified by the manufacturer as being suitable for the current delivered by the
charger.

* Do not try to continue charging a fully charged NiCd or NiMH battery or one which has

been slightly discharged.

* Please ensure that you always check the following before starting to charge a battery:

- Have you selected the appropriate charging programme for the type of battery?- Have you
set the correct strength of current for charging or discharging?

- Lithium battery packs may have a mixed parallel and series connecting arrangement.
Before charging, check the battery pack construction carefully.

- Are all the connections secure; are there any loose connections?

* The charging cable or connection should have an appropriate wire size. You should also

check that quality plugs are used at both ends.

- Note the information supplied by the battery manufacturer as regards the charging
operation, and adhere to the charge current and time. In the case of lithium batteries, it is
particularly important that the manufacturer’s charging instructions are followed very
closely.

- Do not try to dismantle a battery pack yourself.

- Particular attention should be paid to the charge capacity and current of lithium battery
packs. They may have a mixed parallel and series connecting arrangement. In the case of
parallel connections, the capacity is multiplied by the number of cells, however the current
remains the same. This type of construction without voltage equalisation can cause a fire
or an explosion during charging. We therefore recommend that you only use lithium
battery packs with series connections.

* Never discharge to below the minimum voltage as this causes the battery capacity to drop

off quickly or fail completely. As a general rule, lithium batteries do not need to be
deliberately discharged.

- Some batteries are said to possess what is known as the “memory effect”. If they are only
partially discharged during use and are recharged before they are completely discharged,
they “remember” this to a certain extent, and only this part of the charge can then be used.
This is called the “memory effect” and is a characteristic of NiCd and NiMH batteries. They
prefer a complete cycle whereby they are fully charged and then used until completely
empty. Do not charge these batteries before storing – if they are to be stored for a long
time, allow them to discharge by themselves. NiMH batteries have a lower memory effect
than NiCd batteries.

* This warning and safety information is important. To ensure the greatest possible safety,

please observe these instructions carefully, as failure to do so may cause the charger and
battery pack to be seriously damaged. Failure to follow these instructions may also cause
a fire, resulting in injury and damage to property.

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Explanation of terms and units of measurement

Ampere (A): The unit of measure of the rate of flow of electrical current. In most cases, the

charger programme shows the current strength in amperes (A) on the LCD screen.

Milliampere (A): A milliampere (mA) is one thousandth of an ampere (A). For example, 2.0A
is the same as 2000 mA. Conversely 200 mA is the same as 0.2A. If the strength of electric
current lies below 1.0A, the charger’s LCD screen will still show the current strength in
amperes, not milliamperes. For example a current of 600mA will be shown as 0.6A.

Capacity, milliampere hours (mAh) and ampere hours (Ah): The energy stored in a
battery is called the capacity; it indicates the continuous current that a battery can supply
over a period of one hour. Most batteries used in model making give the capacity in “mAh” or
milliampere hours. A 650 mAh battery can supply a current of 650mA for one hour. The
capacity of very high-capacity batteries, such as lead-acid batteries (Pb), is generally given in
“Ah” or ampere hours. A “12V 60 Ah” battery could supply 60A current for an hour (60A x 1hr.
= 60 Ah) or a current of 6A over a period of 10 hours.

Nominal voltage (V): This is not the peak voltage of the whole battery pack.
The battery data is given on the label on the battery.

- LiPo: The nominal voltage is obtained by multiplying the number of cells by 3.7V per
cell. For example, a 3-celled LiPo battery pack with series connections has a nominal
voltage of 11.1V (= 3x3, 7V)

- LiIo: Multiply the total number of cells in the battery pack by 3.6V per cell.

- LiFe: Multiply the total number of cells in the battery pack by 3.3V per cell.

- NiCd or NiMH: Multiply the total number of cells in the battery pack by 1.2V per cell. If
in doubt consult the manufacturer or stockist. Do not guess the voltage of a battery pack
– this can be dangerous.

“C” value: The current strength for discharging or charging is given as a ratio. Many
manufacturers recommend these values, e.g.: 1C for charging and 25C for discharging
(current drain). The C value relates to the ratio of current to capacity. With a battery capacity
of 2100mAh and a charge rate of 1C, the set current for charging should not exceed a
maximum of 2.1A; during operation no more than 25x2.1 = 52.5A peak voltage should be
discharged. In the interests of a longer lifetime, it is recommended that these values are not
fully exhausted.

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