HITEC 44253 Instructional Manual

INSTRUCTIONAL MANUAL

MULTI-CHEMISTRY CHARGER

PART NO. 44253

INTRODUCTION

SAFETY NOTES SET CONTENTS

SPECIFICATIONS

TROUBLESHOOTING

WARNINGS

Congratulations for purchasing the Hitec X1 Nano battery charger.
Our easy-to-operate 50-watt AC charger is the economical and ecient choice
for those of you on the go. Capable of charging the most popular battery
chemistries, including the latest LiPo High Voltage cell packs, the X1 Nano is
your mini friend with maximum power.

Please read this entire operating manual before using the X1 Nano
Charger. If you are unsure of its proper operation after reading the manual,
please seek advice from an experienced hobbyist or someone familiar with
proper battery charging procedures.

Hitec RCD USA will not be held responsible for any damages or injuries that may occur by
persons who fail to follow these warnings or who fail to properly follow the instructions
in this manual.

THE CHARGING AND DISCHARGING OF RC HOBBY BATTERIES CAN BE
DANGEROUS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE EXPLICIT WARNINGS CAN
RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR LOSS OF LIFE.

A NEVER LEAVE YOUR CHARGER UNATTENDED WHILE IN OPERATION.
A NEVER CHARGE ON OR AROUND COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.
A NEVER CHARGE A DAMAGED BATTERY PACK.
A LOW COST, NO-NAME BATTERY PACKS POSE THE MOST DANGER. WE

RECOMMEND YOU ONLY USE BATTERY PACKS THAT ARE SOLD AND
WARRANTIED BY A REPUTABLE COMPANY.

A IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU UTILIZE A SAFETY DEVICE SUCH

AS A STEEL CASE OR LIPO SACK™ WHILE CHARGING LITHIUM CHEMISTRY
BATTERIES.

A IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU KEEP AN OPERABLE “CLASS A” FIRE

EXTINGUISHER IN THE CHARGING AREA.

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS CAN BE CONSIDERED
NEGLIGENCE BY THE OPERATOR AND MAY NEGATE ANY CLAIMS
FOR DAMAGES INCURRED.

Warning

Warning

These warnings and safety notes are of the utmost importance. You

must follow these instructions for maximum safety. Failure to do so can damage
the charger and the battery and in the worst cases, may cause a re.

A The allowable AC input voltage is 100 -240V AC.
A Keep the charger away from dust, damp, rain, heat, direct sunlight and

excessive vibration.

A If the charger is dropped or suers any type of impact, it should be inspected

by an authorized service station before using it again.

A Make sure you know the specications of the battery to be charged or

discharged to ensure it meets the requirements of this charger. If the
program is set up incorrectly, the battery and charger can be damaged.
Never place a charger on a car seat, carpet or similar surface. Keep all
ammable volatile materials away from the operating area.

A Fire or explosion can occur due to overcharging.
A To avoid a short circuit between the charge lead, always connect the charge

cable to the charger rst, then connect the battery. Reverse the sequence
when disconnecting.

NEVER ATTEMPT TO CHARGE OR DISCHARGE THE FOLLOWING TYPES
OF BATTERIES:

A A BATTERY FITTED WITH AN INTEGRAL CHARGE CIRCUIT OR PROTECTION CIRCUIT.
A A BATTERY PACK WHICH CONSISTS OF DIFFERENT TYPES OF CELLS (INCLUDING

DIFFERENT MANUFACTURERS’ CELLS).

A A BATTERY THAT IS ALREADY FULLY CHARGED OR JUST SLIGHTLY DISCHARGED.
A NON-RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES (THESE POSE AN EXPLOSION HAZARD).
A A FAULTY OR DAMAGED BATTERY
A BATTERIES INSTALLED IN A DEVICE OR WHICH ARE ELECTRICALLY LINKED TO OTHER

COMPONENTS

A BATTERIES THAT ARE NOT EXPRESSLY STATED BY THE MANUFACTURER TO BE

SUITABLE FOR THE CURRENTS THE CHARGER DELIVERS DURING THE CHARGE
PROCESS

1.) HITEC X1 NANO CHARGER 2.) AC POWER CORD 3.) XT60 CHARGE CABLE

X1 Nano Specications

AC Input

Battery Type / Cell Count

Charge Circuit Power

Selectable Charge Currents

Current Drain for LiPo Balancing

Connection break
or wrong connection

Polarity (+ and -) connections
of battery are incorrect

Dead cell or imbalance
between cells is too high

Over current protection

Check the connection between the charger
and the battery.

Make sure the charge lead is connected properly
to the charger to ensure it is wired correctly

Decrease charge rate to safe level for the battery
pack, or dispose of shorted battery

Safely dispose of damaged battery

Once the error condition has been resolved, press “BATT TYPE” button to reset the charger. If the error
can not be solved, please disconnect the power cord from the wall socket and unplug the battery from
the charger.

Cell Termination Voltage

100 - 240 Volts AC

LiPo,LiFe and LiHV / 2 4S NiMH:6 - 8S

50 Watts

1, 2 , 3 or 4 Amps 10%

300 mA per cell

LiPo: 4.2 0.02 / LiFe: 3.6V 0.02V

LiHV: 4.35 0.02 / NiMH: -∆V

Net Weight 6.6 oz (188 g)

Dimensions

If there is an error, all four status LED of the charge will blinking

2.7 x 4.3 x 1.6 in

(69.4 x 110.7 x 40.5 mm)

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LED Blinking Times Problem

Solution

OPERATION SETUP CHARGE STATUS INDICATORS

The X1 Nano is an AC only charger capable of charging Lithium Polymer (LiPo
and LiHV) Lithium Ferrite (LiFe) and Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) type batteries. Refer
to the following instructions on how to operate your charger.

LIABILITY EXCLUSION: This charger is designed and approved exclusively for use with the types of batter­ies stated in this Instruction Manual. Hitec RCD, USA accepts no liability of any kind if the charger is used for
any purpose other than that stated. We are unable to ensure that you follow the instructions supplied with
the charger, and we have no control over the methods you employ for using, operating and maintaining the
device. For this reason, we are obliged to deny all liability for loss, damage or costs which are incurred due to
any misuse or operation of our products. Unless otherwise prescribed by law, our obligation to pay
compensation, regardless of the legal argument employed, is limited to the invoice value of Hitec RCD, USA
products which were immediately and directly involved in the event in which the damage occurred.

ONE YEAR LIMITED LIABILITY: For a period of one year from the date of purchase HITEC RCD USA,
INC. shall REPAIR OR REPLACE, at our option, defective equipment covered by this warranty, otherwise the
purchaser and/or consumer is responsible for any charges for the repair or replacement of the charger. This
warranty does not cover cosmetic damages and damages due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse,
negligence, improper installation, or damages caused by alterations by unauthorized persons or entities.
This warranty only applies to the original purchaser of this product and for products purchased and used in
the United States of America, Canada and Mexico. Plastic cases are not covered by this warranty.

SERVICE AND REPAIR INFORMATION: To have your Hitec charger serviced:

(1.) Visit the Hitec website at www.hitecrcd.com and download the service request
form (under the Support section).
(2.) Fill out the service request form completely and include a copy of your original
receipt showing the purchase date.
(3.) Package your product in its original packaging or use a suspension-type packaging
(foam peanuts or crumpled newspaper). Hitec RCD shall not be responsible for goods
damaged in transit.
(4.) Ship prepaid (COD or postage-due returns will not be accepted) via a traceable
common courier (UPS, insured parcel post, FedEx, etc.) to:

Hitec RCD USA, Inc., Customer Service Center, 12115 Paine St., Poway CA 92064

This symbol indicates that when this type of electronic device reaches the end of its service life,
it cannot be disposed of with normal household waste and must be recycled. To nd a recycling
center near you, refer to the internet or your local phone directory for electronic waste
recycling centers.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer. Use caution when handling this product and avoid exposure
any electronic components or internal assemblies.

FCC CONFORMITY: This product conforms to FCC Part 15B Title 47 of Telecommunication Act
Subpart B - Unintentional Radiators

EXAMPLE: If you have a battery pack with a capacity of 2400mAh the 1C
charge rate is 2400mA or 2.4A so you would choose the 2A charge current.
If you are charging a pack with a capacity of 2750mAh the 1C charge rate is
2750 mA or 2.75A so you would charge at the 3 amp setting.

(1.) Connect the battery main power connector to the charge lead that is
plugged into the main charge outputs on the front of the charger.

(2.) Plug the balance socket into the appropriate (2S, 3S or 4S) balance port
on the side of the charger as shown in the illustration below.

(1) Plug the AC power cord in the X1 Nano and a wall socket. All the
LEDs will light briey, the battery type LED will ash green and
red which indicates the charger is ready to use.

AC 100-240V
PowerJack

NiMH Battery
LED Indicator

LiHV Battery
LED Indicator

2S Balance Port

BatterySocket

Battery Type Button

Charge Current Switch

LiPo Battery LED Indicator

LiFe Battery LED Indicator

3S Balance Port

4S Balance Port

(3) Selecting the charge current.
The X1 Nano has four charge cur
rent settings, either 1, 2, 3 or 4 amps
(1000, 2000, 3000 or 4000mAh).
The recommended charge rate is
1C, whereas battery capacity in mAh
equals the charge current in mAh.

(2) Select the battery type, either LiPo,
LiFe, LiHV or NiMH, by pressing the
BATT TYPE button. The LED will
alternately ash red and green on
the battery type you have chosen.

Select Charging Current

Select Battery T

(3.) The charger will automatically begin charging once the balance
connector is plugged in. The charge status LED will glow in a color
according to the “Charge Status Chart” indicating that the battery
is charging.

When the battery is fully charged, the charge status LED will glow a constant green.
Unplug the battery from the charger and the charge status LED will ash green which
indicates the charger is ready to charge another battery.

NiMH BATTERIES:

(1.) Connect the battery’s main power connector to the charge lead that is
plugged into the main charge outputs on the front of the charger.

(2.) Press and hold the BATT TYPE button for two seconds. The charge status
LED will glow in a color according to the “Charge Status Indicator Chart”
indicating that the battery is charging.

When the battery is fully charged, the charge status LED will glow a constant green.
Unplug the battery from the charger and the charge status LED will ash green which
indicates the charger is ready to charge another battery.

CONNECTION DIAGRAM

CAUTION:

LiPo

TO 100-240V AC
Socket

This diagram shows the proper way to connect
the X1 Nano to your Battery. Failure to connect
the battery as shown in this diagram will
damage the charger. The charger will not
charge Lithium chemistry batteries without a
balance connection.

LED green and red blinking

The charger is ready to charge

LED glows constant red

Battery capacity is less that 25% charged

LEDS blinking red

Battery capacity is between 25% and 50% charged

LED glows constant yellow

Battery capacity is between 50% and 75% charged

LED blinking green

Battery capacity is between 75% and 99% charged

LED glows constant green

Battery is fully charged