Dynamite Passport Ultra 100W, Passport Ultra 220W, Passport Ultra Installation Manual
Passport™ Ultra 100W LCD AC/DC Multi-Chemistry Battery Charger
Instruction Manual | Bedienungsanleitung | Manuel d’utilisation | Manuale di Istruzioni
NOTICE
All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, LLC. For up-to-date product literature, visit horizonhobby.com and click on the
support tab for this product.
MEANING OF SPECIAL LANGUAGE
The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product:
NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property damage AND a little or no possibility of injury.
CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of physical property damage AND a possibility of serious injury.
WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of property damage, collateral damage, and serious injury OR create a high probability of superficial injury.
WARNING: Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the features of the product before operating. Failure to operate the product correctly can result in damage to the
product, personal property and cause serious injury.
This is a sophisticated hobby product. It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic mechanical ability. Failure to operate this Product in a safe and responsible manner
could result in injury or damage to the product or other property. This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision. Do not attempt disassembly, use with incompatible
components or augment product in any way without the approval of Horizon Hobby, LLC. This manual contains instructions for safety, operation and maintenance. It is essential to read and follow all
the instructions and warnings in the manual, prior to assembly, setup or use, in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury.
Age Recommendation: Not for children under 14 years. This is not a toy.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
CHARGING WARNINGS
WARNING: Failure to exercise caution while using this product and comply with the
following warnings could result in product malfunction, electrical issues, excessive heat,
FIRE, and ultimately injury and property damage.
• Never leave the power supply, charger and battery unattended during use.
• Never attempt to charge dead, damaged or wet battery packs.
• Never attempt to charge a battery pack containing different types of batteries.
• Never allow children under 14 years of age to charge battery packs.
• Never charge batteries in extremely hot or cold places or place in direct sunlight.
• Never charge a battery if the cable has been pinched or shorted.
• Never connect the charger if the power cable has been pinched or shorted.
• Never connect the charger to an automobile 12V battery while the vehicle is running.
• Never attempt to dismantle the charger or use a damaged charger.
• Never attach your charger to both an AC and a DC power source at the same time.
• Never connect the input jack (DC input) to AC power.
• Always use only rechargeable batteries designed for use with this type of charger.
• Always inspect the battery before charging.
• Always keep the battery away from any material that could be affected by heat.
• Always monitor the charging area and have a fire extinguisher available at all times.
• Always end the charging process if the battery becomes hot to the touch or starts to change
form (swell) during the charge process.
• Always connect the charge cable to the charger first, then connect the battery to avoid short
circuit between the charge leads. Reverse the sequence when disconnecting.
• Always connect the positive red leads (+) and negative black leads (–) correctly.
• Always disconnect the battery after charging, and let the charger cool between charges.
• Always charge in a well-ventilated area.
• Always terminate all processes and contact Horizon Hobby if the product malfunctions.
WARNING: Never leave charger unattended, exceed maximum charge rate, charge with
non-approved batteries or charge batteries in the wrong mode. Failure to comply may
result in excessive heat, fire and serious injury.
CAUTION: Always ensure the battery you are charging meets the specifications of this
charger and that the charger settings are correct. Not doing so can result in excessive
heat and other related product malfunctions, which can lead to user injury or property
damage. Please contact Horizon Hobby or an authorized retailer with compatibility
questions.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 - Self Test and Program Select Screens ..............................3
2 - Lithium (Li-Po/Li-Fe/Li-Ion) Charging ............................... 3
3 - Lithium Discharging ...........................................4
4 - Lithium Storage Charging ....................................... 4
5 - Nickel (ni-MH/NI-Cd) Charging .................................... 5
6 - Nickel Discharging ............................................ 5
7 - Nickel Cycle Charging .......................................... 6
8 - Pb Charging ................................................. 6
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9 - Pb Discharging ............................................... 7
10 - Setup ..................................................... 7
11 - View ...................................................... 7
12 - Balance ................................................... 8
13 - Memory ................................................... 8
14 - USB Device Charging .........................................8
15 - Troubleshooting ............................................. 8
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A B C D E F
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JST_XH ADAPTER
2S 3S 4S 6S5S
G H
A. Power Output Black (–)
B. Power Output Red (+)
C. Balance Circuit Adapter Board Connector
D. Temperature Sensor Port
E. Micro USB Port (Software updates ONLY;
do not use for charging)
Included Items
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JST_XH balance adapter (DYN5032)
Banana plug to EC3™ battery connector (DYNC0066)
AC power cord (one region—US, EU, AU or UK)
Banana to Deans insulated charge adapter: male (DYNC0053)
Charger lead with receiver connector (DYNC0033)
Optional Items
DC power cord (DYNC1103)
Banana to Traxxas® insulated charge adapter: male (DYNC0054)
Temperature Sensor (DYN5033)
CAUTION: Before charging, always ensure you have chosen the correct battery chemistry type for the battery you are charging.
GETTING STARTED
CAUTION: Never connect the AC and DC input cords to an active power source at the same
time. This will void the warranty, cause product damage and possibly injure the user.
When Using an External DC Power Source:
1. Ensure the charger is powered OFF.
2. Connect the DC power cord to the charger DC Power Input Port (I).
3. Connect the DC alligator clips to the DC power source.
4. Power ON the charger with the Power Switch (G).
5. When the charger is powered ON, a message will appear on the LCD Touch Screen (J).
NOTICE: Always connect cable polarities correctly.
NOTICE: Always consult 12V battery collateral materials or Horizon Hobby before using with sources
other than a standard AC wall outlet.
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F. 2.1A USB Power Output Port
G. Power Switch
H. AC Power Input Port
I. DC Power Input Port
J. LCD Touch Screen
Not to scale.
Not all wiring shown.
Not all connectors shown.
SPECIFICATIONS
Input Voltage 100–240V AC (50–60Hz); 11–18V DC
Charging Capability 1–6S Li-Po/Li-Ion/Li-Fe; 1–15C Ni-Cd/Ni-MH; 2–20V Pb
Charge Current 0.1A–10A (in 0.1A increments/100W max)
Discharge Current 0.10A–5.0A (in 0.1A increments/10W max)
Operating Temperature 0ºC to + 50ºC
Charging Mode Ni-Cd/Ni-MH: Peak; Li-Po/Li-Ion/Li-Fe/Pb: CC/CV
Protection Short-circuit, over-current, reverse polarity, low input voltage,
over-temperature
When Using an External AC Power Source:
1. Ensure the charger is powered OFF.
2. Connect the AC power cord to the charger AC Power Input Port (H).
3. Connect the AC power cord to the AC power source.
4. Power ON the charger with the Power Switch (G).
5. When the charger is powered ON, a message will appear on the LCD Touch Screen (J).
Connecting the Battery to the Charger:
CAUTION: Always power ON the charger before connecting a battery, or damage to the
charger and the battery can result.
1. Connect the charger to the power source.
2. Power ON the charger.
3. Select the charging settings.
4. Connect the battery to the charger.
5. Start battery charging.
PROGRAMMING QUICK GUIDE
Program select=LiPo
LiPo
CHG DCHG STOR
LiPo CHARGE
Pack.Volt. : 11.1V/3S
Capacity : 1050mAh
Current : 1.0A
End Cell Volt : 4.20V
Press&Hold : CHARGE
BACK SELECT
DATA LiPo–CELLS
1 > 3.97
2 > 3.98
3 > 0.00
4 > 0.00
5 > 0.00
6 > 0.00
BACK
Data LiPo = Graph
BACK
1. Press the Left and Right Arrows on the LCD Touch Screen to scroll through the
main menu screens.
2. Press the action at the bottom of the LCD Touch Screen to enter that menu.
3. Press a parameter to highlight that parameter.
4. Press the Up and Down Arrows to edit the parameter.
OPERATING YOUR CHARGER
1 - SELF TEST AND PROGRAM SELECT SCREENS
When the charger is powered ON, there is a series of self tests and the screen will show the
charger brand name and model number.
CAUTION: If at any time during the charge process the battery pack becomes hot or begins to puff disconnect the battery immediately and discontinue the charge process as batteries can
cause fire, collateral damage and injuries.
CAUTION: Using a charge rate that is not compatible with the battery capacity may result in damage or malfunction of the charger or battery.
CAUTION: The Lithium charge program menus are to be used ONLY for the charging and discharging of Lithium battery packs. Charging other battery types using the Lithium charge programs
will damage the battery or the charger.
5. Press Select to save the parameter.
6. If there is more than one screen of parameters, press the top right corner of the LCD Touch
Screen to scroll through the parameter screens.
7. Press Back to return to the main menu screens.
Only Li-Po is shown in the following three sections. Li-Ion/Li-Fe menus differ ONLY in Cell and Pack Voltage values.
2 - LITHIUM (LI-PO/LI-FE/LI-ION) CHARGING
1. Connect the banana plugs of the battery adapter cable to the Power Output Black (–) (A)
and Power Output Red (+) (B), making sure that the positive and negative connectors are not
reversed.
2. Connect the JST_XH balance adapter to the Balance Circuit Adapter Board Connector (C).
3. Connect the battery connector to the battery adapter cable.
4. Connect the balance connector of the battery to the JST_XH balance adapter.
5. Press the Left and Right Arrows on the LCD Touch Screen to scroll through the main menu
screens until you reach Program Select=Li-Po/Li-Ion/Li-Fe.
6. Press CHG.
7. Press a parameter to highlight that parameter.
8. Press the Up and Down Arrows to edit the parameter.
9. Press Select to save the parameter.
10. Once the parameters are at the desired settings, press and hold CHARGE.
11. The charger will check the battery and charger settings and charging will begin. The charger
will beep and display the following screen:
LiPo CHG 000:11S
Capacity : 11mAh
Current : 4.0A
Voltage : 8.00V
Resistance : ****mΩ
Peak Temp. : No sens
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12. Press the arrow in the top right of the LCD Touch Screen to see the rest of the Charging
information.
13. Press Unit to see the voltages for each cell. Press Back to return to the charging screen.
14. Press Graph to see the battery voltage graph. Press Back to return to the charging screen.
15. Press STOP at any time to stop charging.
16. When charging is complete, the charger will sound a series of beeps and display the following
screen:
LiPo DONE 010:28S
Capacity : 169mAh
Current : 0.0A
Voltage : 8.00V
Resistance : ****mΩ
Peak Temp. : No sens
17. Disconnect the battery from the charger.
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