Graupner S2014, POLARON PRO OPERATING INSTRUCTION

2 Channels DC Charger

OPERATING INSTRUCTION

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No. S2003

- CONTENTS -

BEFORE USE SUPPORT AND SERVICE

CUSTOMER SUPPORT INTERNET SALES SITE / FIRMWARE UPGRADE A/S SUPPORT WARRANTY INFORMATION

OPENHOBBY A/S SUPPORT AND SERVICE CENTER BOX CONTENTS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SPECIFICATIONS CHARGER CONTROL IDENTIFICATION MENU CONFIGURATION

ACTION BUTTONS MENU DESCRIPTION

BATTERY CONNECTION INPUT POWER SETUP MAIN PAGE PROFILE PAGE

DISPLAY BATTERY NAME EDITING

CHARGE PAGE

LiPo, LiIon, LiFe BATTERY CHARGE SETUP NiCd/ NiMH BATTERY CHARGE SETUP Pb BATTERY CHARGE SETUP LiPo, Lilon, LiFe, NiCd, NiMH, Pb BATTERY CHARGE PROCESSES CHARGE MODE PER BATTERY TYPE

DISCHARGE PAGE

LiPo, LiIon, LiFe, NiCd, NiMH, Pb BATTERY DISCHARGE MODES LiPo, Lilon, LiFe, NiCd, NiMH, BATTERIES DISCHARGE PROCESSES DISCHARGE MODE PER BATTERY TYPE

CYCLE PAGE

LiPo, Lilon, LiFe, NiCd, NiMH, Pb BATTERY CYCLE PAGES LiPo, Lilon, LiFe, NiCd, NiMH, Pb BATTERY CYCLE PROCESSES CYCLE OPERATION MODE PER BATTERY TYPE

BALANCE PAGE DATA VIEW PAGE USER SETUP PAGE MISC PAGE (ADDITION FUNCTION)

SERVO AND BRUSHLESS MOTOR TESTING SETUP BRUSHED MOTOR SETUP WARMER SETUP

SPEED CONTROLLER

SETUP

FACTORY SETUP AND SCREEN CALIBRATION

DATA INITIALIZATION TOUCH CALIBRATION RESOURCE UPGRADE

BLC PORT TEST

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SLAVE BOARD UPGRADE (PRODUCT UPDATE) ERROR MESSAGES COMMON PROBLEMS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR THE POLARON PRO DC CHARGER NiCd/MH BATTERY SAFETY Pb BATTERY SAFETY Lilon, LiPo, LiFe BATTERY SAFETY

THE GUIDE FOR THE RELATED COUNTRIES’CERTIFICATIONS

ENVIRONMENTAL

PROTECTION NOTES

◎ BEFORE USE

Thank you for purchasing the POLARON PRO 2CH DC Charger. Designed for both novices and pro fessionals, this system is extremely versatile. To make the best use of your system, please read this manual carefully. For any difficulties with your system, we offer multiple resources to assist you, including this referenece manual, an online Frequently Asked Questions webpage (www.openhobbby.com), your hobby dealer, or the Graupner/SJ Service Center (contact information below). Due to unforeseen changes in production procedures, the information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice.

◎ SUPPORT AND SERVICE

Customer support

We are happy to assist you with any question by e-mail or phone. Customer service hours are from 9 am to 5 pm PST (Pacific Standard Time) during the workweek, Monday through Friday. E-mailed questions will be answered as soon as possible

Online Support

Please visit us at www.openhobbby.com, to stay up to date with the latest software, firmware and product information.

A/S support

During the warranty period, we can repair this product at no cost in the event that it has become faulty under normal operating conditions. For non-functional products that are past the expiration date of the warranty or have been improperly used, we would be happy to repair this product for an appropriate amount of cost to the consumer.

Warranty information

Refer to the WARRANTY CARD in the Package

◎ OPENHOBBY A/S SUPPORT AND SERVICE CENTER

3245 University Ave, Suite 1520, San Diego, CA 92104, United States of America Phone: +1 855-5-RCisHoTT ( +1 855-572-4746) Fax: +1 855-546-0350 E-mail: service@openhobby.com

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◎ BOX CONTENTS

- If possible, place the battery in a safety bag during the charging or discharging process.

- Pay attention to the charger during use. Do not leave the charger unattended.

1. Charger

2. 7 Cells Balance board/Cable (EH to XH)

3. Temperature sensor (2pcs)

4. USB cable

5. Output cable with alligator clip (2 pairs)

6. Charger rack (optional)

7. User manual

8. Warranty card

9. DC Input Cable

◎ SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

- Do not attach the charger to both the AC and DC power sources at the same time.

- If the charger becomes hot, disconnect the battery and remove the input power immediately.

Allow the charger and the battery to completely cool down before reconnecting.

- Do not attempt to charge dead or damaged batteries.

- Use identical batteries in the charger.

- Do not attempt to charge a battery pack containing different types of batteries.

- Do not use a too short or damaged cables.

- Ensure that each channel has a completely charged pack.

- Do not use near a flammable object. Use only in well-ventilated areas. Explosive gases may

be generated during the operation of this product.

- Do not reverse the positive and negative terminals. An incorrect connection will damage the

batteries and may cause damage to the charger.

- Use only rechargeable batteries that meet the product specifications of this charger.

- Do not allow water, moisture or foreign objects into the charger.

- Do not use in humid locations. Do not operate with wet hands.

- Do not attempt to dismantle the charger.

- Do not use on fleecy materials, such as carpets, blankets, beds and cushions.

- Never connect the input jack (DC input) to the AC power.

- Disconnect the docking power supplier while connecting the DC power source to the rear

terminal of the charger.

- Program the input power setup correctly during the USER SETUP.

- During the USER SETUP, program the correct settings for the docking power supplier.

- CAUTION: Using an automobile battery as a power source can result in a complete discharge/

draining of the automotive battery.

- Supply sufficient power to the charger. The max output power for CH1 is 500W and for CH2 is 30W.

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Use on hard flat surfaces.

- Do not use in the extreme cold or heat, as the charger may not operate using the expected

values, causing failures in the operation.

- Use in a well-ventilated location. Do not block the cooling fan (rear) and the air inlet (front).

- Ensure that the TFT panel is visible during the operation of this product.

The TFT panel might not be visible under direct sunlight.

- We strongly recommend balancing Lithium packs. An unbalanced pack can cause damage

and, in extreme cases, can cause a fire.

- Connect the battery pack to a balance board. Without this connection, either the batteries

or the charger may be damaged.

◎ SPECIFICATIONS

- Do not charge a battery with a voltage below 2.8V per cell. If this type of battery is forced

to charge, the pack can be damaged and, in extreme cases, can result in a fire.

- The default charging current is 1C. Monitor the voltage and the temperature of batteries

during charging operations that may exceed 1C.

- Do not charge Lithium Polymer battery packs to values that exceed 4.2V per cell.

- Always disconnect the battery after charging. Allow the charger to cool between the charges.

- Do not charge the batteries inside a car. Never use a cigarette socket as a power source.

- Do not charge the batteries using a digital camera, a camcorder, or a cell phone, as the power

source.

- Please use insulating gloves during the handling of the batteries, the charger or the wires.

Failure to do so may cause personal injury, as the voltage differential between the input and the

output can result in the formation of sparks.

MODE SPECIFICATION (CH1) (CH2)

Power source

Display

Battery Type & Cells

Output

Charge Current

Discharge Current

Cycling

Balancing current

USB

Sub Function

Firmware upgrade

PC communication

Languages

Cooling system

Ext. Module socket

Motor Test socket

Servo Test socket

Speed Controller Setting

11-28V PROternal DC Power Supply (Docking system)

3.0” TFT LCD W/ Touch screen

NiCd, NiMH / 1~32 cells

LiPo, LiFe, LiIo / 1~14 cells

Pb / 1~12 cells (2V/cell)

2 Channels (1CH : Max.500W)

0.1~20.0A (100mA steps) Max.500W-24V, Max.260W-12V

0.1~10.0A (100mA steps) Max.60W

Discharge, Charge to Discharge / Discharge to Charge / Charge to Discharge

Max. 350mA

USB 5V output (5.0V 2.5A)

Servo Test, Motor Test, Warmer, ESC setting

External Mini USB device

Data Logging

Optional (Basically English)

50x50x10mm x 2ea Dynamic Cooling Fan

Futaba 3P socket

ZHR

Futaba 3P socket

Ext. Module socket

NiCd, NiMH / 1~8 cells

(2CH : Max.30W)

0.1~3.0A (100mA steps) Max.30W

0.1~1.0A (100mA steps) Max.5W

USB B-Type

Memory

SMPS Docking Terminal

Dimension

Weight

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30 Memories

Yes

88.2x203.4x196.3mm /

3.47x8.00x7.73 inch

1160g / 40.92 oz

10 Memories

◎ CHARGER CONTROL IDENTIFICATION

TOP FRONTBACK RIGHT

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① Mini USB ④

② DC Input

③ Cooling Fan ⑥

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3.0”TFT LCD with Touch Screen Charge / discharge status LED bar Temperature sensor port Motor sensor

⑤ ⑧ ⑪ ⑭ Servo test

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LED Indicator for charge / discharge Battery socket USB +5V 2.5A

Channel selection button ⑨ Balance port ⑫

Ext. Module / Speed Controller Setting

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◎ MENU CONFIGURATION

Graupner/SJ POLARON Series chargers are equipped with a highly sensitive touch screen.

Touch the icons to access every mode and set up your device.

ACTION BUTTONS

ESC button: Return to the previous page, store the setup data, etc.

- DEC button: Page transition, data setup, etc.

- INC button: Page transition, data setup, etc.

- ENTER button: Start / complete the operation, store the setup data, etc.

Go to the next page, Complete the data setup,

MENU DESCRIPTION

Main page Function

PROFILE CHARGE DISCHG

CYCLE

BALANCE DATA MISC USER SET

Battery name, type, capacity, number of cells, memory number, memory copy Setup the battery charge data Setup the battery discharge data Setup cycle type and delay the time of charge / discharge ( using the charge / discharge setup data ) Display the cell voltage and related data. Setup the balance data Display the completed data and battery status Setup servo, motor and warmer data, E.S.C setting Setup input data, warning, date, time, user name and etc.

capacity than other cells, over time, the pack can become unbalanced. For an unbalanced pack, some of the cells can exceed the maximum voltage during the charging process, with other cells falling below the minimum voltage during discharge processes. Both circumstances can cause damage to the cells. For an overcharged Lithium cell, damage can occur, with extreme conditions resulting in a fire.

◎ INPUT POWER SETUP

This charger has a capacity of 40 memories (CH1 20 /CH2 20). Each battery can be configured with the basic programming setup to manage the batteries efficiently. The charger should be connected to the docking SMPS or a suitable 11-28V DC power source, with the black lead connecting to the negative (-) and the red lead connecting with the positive (+) input voltage. The CH1 could be configured by max 260W for 12V and max 500W for 24V. The current can be programmed during the USER SET (ref. page 30) process.This charger will control the output automatically, depending on the power input source.

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Power on

◎ MAIN PAGE

- The channel numbers (accessed using the bottom boxes)

can be used to select the channel. The main page of the

selected channel in shown in red. Tapping the link to the

other channel box will select for the other channel.

◎ BATTERY CONNECTION

POLARON PRO 2CH DC chargers have two sets of outputs on the front of the charger. Channel 1 is on the left. Channel 2 is on the right. Each channel has two 4mm banana sockets with a 7 cell balance port and a temperature sensor input port. An appropriate charge lead must be selected to match the specific connector on your battery. The charge leads must be connected to the 4mm output sockets on the spe cific charger channel, with the positive (+) lead connected to the red socket and the negative (-) lead connected to the black socket.

Only connect the battery to the charge lead AFTER the charge lead has been connected to the charger, as the connectors on the charge lead could touch together and cause the battery to short circuit.

During the charging of a Lithium pack, the balance lead MUST be connected to the charger. The charger has a ‘JST-EH’ type balance port, but also comes with other balance adaptor boards. To use an adaptor board, connect the supplied balance adaptor board lead to the charger. Then, connect the board using the appropriate battery balance connector. This balancing connector is essential. main battery power or discharge the connected Lithium

recommended. As some cells may retain more

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Without connecting the balancing connector to the balancing port on the charger (i.e.,

leads ONLY are connected to the output banana sockets)

pack without balancing it. Balancing a Lithium pack is highly

, the charger will charge

the

- The date and time are displayed on the top of the main

page. This data can be programmed during the USER SET

process.

- The links displayed on the main page can be accessed

by tapping the images. Activated icons turn to a dark gray

and the charger emits a beeping tone.

◎ PROFILE PAGE

The profile page is the main functional page for this charger. This page can be used to set

up the battery name, battery type, capacity, number of cells and the memory number, as well

as being used to initiate the charging, discharging, cycling and balancing mode functions.

The related functions for the charge and discharge processes are operated according to the

stored data of the charging, discharging, cycling and balancing modes.

Display

◎ CHARGE PAGE

Section 1

Memory number & Battery name

Battery type

Battery voltage

Battery capacity

Section 2

Tap the memory number box in section 1 to activate. Tap the INC/DNC buttons to set the memory number. The numbers 0~19 name page.

Tap the battery type, the number of cells and the capacity to activate these functions. Tapping the INC/DEC buttons can be used to edit the battery parameters.

3) Memory copy Tap the number box in Section 2 to activate. Tap the INC/DNC buttons to set the memory number. Tap the Enter button to copy the battery parameters from Section 1 to the battery parameters for Section 2.

Tap button to store the battery parameters and tap ESC button to get back to the previous page

are available and changeable. Press and hold the memory number box to access the battery

IMPORTANT: The battery parameters must be entered correctly, as incorrect values may cause the charger to damage your battery, which can result in a fire!

Battery name editing

To access the charge mode, tap the CHARGE icon on the main page. The parameters in this mode are dependant on the selected battery type that was set on the profile page.

Tap the CHARGE icon on the main page to initiate the charging process.

The battery parameters on the charge page for

the LiPo, Lilon, LiFe

batteries

The battery parameters

on the charge page for the

NiCd, NiMH batteries

The battery parameters

on the charge page for the

Pb batteries

To program the battery parameters, tap each data box, activating to a blue color. To edit the battery parameters, tap the INC/DEC buttons.

LiPo, LiIon, LiFe battery charge setup

- Voltage

Battery names can be written with 12 characters. Tapping the Clr button (shown in the red circles, above) erases the default name, allowing the new name to be entered. To enter the battery names “ABC”, “abc”, or “123”, each page with the upper case letters, the lower case letters and the numbers with special characters should be separately accessed by tapping the respective icons. Tapping the ESC button will return the screen to the previous page.

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- Current

: Maximum cell voltage - CV (Constant Voltage) :

Charge current. - Tapping the INC/DEC buttons can activate and edit the parameters The default charge current is set to 1C (1 x capacity). This value can be adjusted from

0.1 to 20 Amps, operating within the 500W limitation

- Cut-Temp

Cut-off temperature. Detected using an optional temperature sensor, a safety cut-off temperature can be set to automatically terminate charging or discharging processes. This termination can occur for battery temperatures exceeding a preset value. :

- Max Capacity

The maximum capacity setting is used to terminate a charge. The maximum capacity is used to prevent the battery capacity from exceeding a preset percentage. Damaged, poorly balanced, or improperly programmed batteries can be overcharged without this limitation. :

- Safety Timer

The safety timer can be used to terminate a charge for charging times that exceed this preset time period. This timer can be used to protect the battery from damage. :

- Store Volt

The battery voltage in the store mode. This parameter is used to terminate a charge for voltages that reach a preset voltage value.

NiCd/ NiMH battery charge setup (Applied to CH1 and CH2)

- Current

Charge current. - Tapping the INC/DEC buttons can activate and edit this parameter. The default charge current is set to 1C (1 x capacity). The CH1 could be configured from 0.1A to 20A (to be operated within 500W) and CH2 could be configured from 0.1A to 3.0A (to be operated within 30W).

- Peak Sens

Delta-peak cut-off voltage. - This parameter is used to charge the NiCd/ NiMH batteries. As the pack voltage peaks, the pack becomes hot and the pack voltage drops off. This charger terminates the charging process using a Delta-peak cut-off. The default parameter is 3mV/cell for the NiMH batteries and 7mV/cell for the NiCd batteries.

- Tricke

Trickle charge current. - With NiCd and NiMH type batteries, a trickle charge process is recommended after the main charge has completed, allowing the battery become fully charged and ready to be used. The recommended trickle is approximately 10% of the pack capacity (possible to set to a max of 500mA).

- Cut-Temp

Cut-off temperature. - Used with an optional temperature sensor, a safety temperature value can be specified, allowing the charging or discharging processes to automatically terminate for battery temperatures exceeding a preset value.

- Max Capacity:

The maximum capacity setting is used to terminate charging processes for battery capacities exceeding the selected percentage values. Damaged or improperly programmed batteries can be overcharged without a proper setting of this parameter.

- Safety Timer

The safety timer can be used to terminate the charging process for charging times

that exceed a preset time period. This timer is used to protect the batteries.

Pb battery charge setup (applied to CH1)

- Voltage

- Current

: Maximum cell voltage. - CV (Constant Voltage) :

Charge current. - Tapping the INC/DEC buttons can activate and edit the parameters. The default charge current is set to 1C (1 x capacity). This value can be adjusted from 0.1 to 20 Amps, operating within the 500W limitation.

- Cut-Temp

Cut-off temperature. - Used with an optional temperature sensor, a safety cut-off temperature can be set, allowing the charging or discharging processes to automatically terminate at battery temperatures exceeding the preset temperature value.

- Max Capacity

: The maximum capacity setting is used to terminate charging processes that result in battery capacities exceeding a preset percentage value. Damaged, poorly balanced, or improperly programmed batteries can be overcharged without this limitation.

- Safety Timer

: The safety timer can be used to terminate the charging process for charging times that exceed a preset time period. This timer is used to protect the batteries.

charge current

cut-off

The programmed data are stored in the memory and used to charge the batteries. Tapping the Enter button initiates the charging process. The balance connector verification, the charge mode verification, the number of cells to be charged, and the delay time setup should be finished prior to the charging process. For an improperly programmed setup, the charger will initiate a 5-second countdown without any external controls.

Below picture shows the sequence of charging

LiPo, Lilon, LiFe, NiCd, NiMH, Pb battery charge process

The charger verifies the connection with

the balance board. This step is an auto-

matic process.

Charge mode selection

Both the charge mode and the delay time are programmed parameters. To activate, tap the box to become blue. Tap the DEC/INC button to select the desired mode.

Charge modes are explained below After a 5-second countdown, the charger initiates the

charging process. Tapping the Enter button initiates the charging process immediately.

Delay time setup

The Start Delay Time can be set at values ranging from 1-150 minutes. The charger initiates the battery charging process after the preset time has expired.

Charge mode per battery type

[ AUTOMATIC ] NiCd/NiMH : This step is an automatic charging process, first determining the number of cells and then mon

itoing the charge current. The charger calculates the internal resistance and charge current for every period of time, automatically adjusting the charge current to ensure the delivery of the optimal charge current to your pack. The

PEAK SENS values (NiCd=7mV/cell, NiMH=4mV/cell) are applied automatically. The CUT-TEMP values

can be programmed.

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