HITEC X1 Pro DC-DC User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction .............................................................................. 3
Warnings and Safety Notes ......................................................4
Charger Layout .......................................................................10
Specications ..........................................................................11
Features ...................................................................................12
Power Supply Connections ....................................................15
Battery Connections ...............................................................16
Operating the X1 Pro ..............................................................17
Lithium ....................................................................................18
Charge Mode ................................................................................... 18
Balance Charge Mode .................................................................. 20
Fast Charge Mode .......................................................................... 22
Storage Mode .................................................................................. 24
Discharge Mode ............................................................................. 26
NiCd/NiHM ..............................................................................29
Charge Mode ................................................................................... 29
Auto Charge Mode ........................................................................ 30
Discharge Mode ............................................................................. 31
Re-Peak Mode ................................................................................. 32
Cycle Mode ....................................................................................... 33
Pb (Lead Acid) .........................................................................35
Charge Mode ................................................................................... 35
Discharge Mode ............................................................................. 37
Charge Master .........................................................................38
Battery Memory ...................................................................... 39
Lithium Battery Meter ............................................................41
System Setup ..........................................................................42
Warnings and Error Messages ...............................................45
Warranty and Service .............................................................46
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INTRODUCTION
We are excited that you have selected the Hitec X1 Pro battery bal­ance charger and discharger. Capable of charging all battery types including Lithium, NiCd/NiMH and Lead-Acid chemistries with a tremendous 230-watt charge amperage rate, this professional char­ger is innovatively designed and engineered, providing a safe and reliable performance. Take charge of your hobby with Hitec!
Please read this entire operating manual before using the X1 Pro 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.
THE CHARGING AND DISCHARGING OF RC HOBBY BATTERIES CAN BE DANGEROUS. FAILURE TO FOL
Warning
LOW THESE EXPLICIT WARNINGS CAN RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR LOSS OF LIFE.
A NEVER LEAVE YOUR CHARGER UNATTENDED WHILE IN OPERA-
TION.
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 DAN-
GER. 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 DE-
VICE 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.
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INTRODUCTION (cont.)
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS CAN BE CONSID ERED NEGLIGENCE BY THE OPERATOR AND MAY NEGATE ANY CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES INCURRED.
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.
WARNINGS AND SAFETY NOTES
Warning: Be sure to read this section for
your own safety.
Warning
Tip
Caution: Be sure to read this section to pre-
vent accidents and damage to your charger.
Tip: This section will help you maximize the performance of your charger.
Note
Caution
Note: This section will provide more detailed
explanations.
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.
NEVER LEAVE THE CHARGER UNATTENDED WHEN IT IS CONNECTED TO ITS POWER SOURCE. IF ANY
Warning
MALFUNCTION IS FOUND, TERMINATE THE PRO CESS IMMEDIATELY AND REFER TO THE OPERA TION MANUAL.
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WARNINGS AND SAFETY NOTES
A The allowable DC input voltage is 11-18V DC. 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 This charger and the battery should be put on a heat-resis-
tant, non-ammable and non-conductive surface.
A Never place a charger on a car seat, carpet or similar surface.
Keep all ammable, volatile materials away from the operat­ing area.
A Verify the specications of the battery to be charged or dis-
charged to ensure it meets the requirements of this charger. If the program is set up incorrectly, the battery and charger can be damaged.
A Fire or explosion can occur due to overcharging. A To avoid a short circuit between the charge lead, always con-
nect the charge cable to the charger before connecting the battery. Reverse the sequence when disconnecting.
A Never attempt to charge or discharge the following types of
batteries:
• A battery tted with an integral charge circuit or a
protection circuit
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WARNINGS AND SAFETY NOTES (cont.)
• A battery pack which consists of dierent types of cells
(including dierent manufacturer’s cells)
• A battery that is already fully charged or just slightly
discharged
• Any non-rechargeable batteries (these pose an explo-
sion hazard)
• A faulty or damaged battery
• Batteries installed in a device or which are electrically
linked to other components
• Batteries that are not expressly stated by the manufac-
turer to be suitable for the currents the charger delivers during the charge process
PLEASE BEAR IN MIND THE FOLLOWING POINTS BEFORE YOU COMMENCE CHARGING:
• Did you select the appropriate program suitable for the type
of battery you are charging?
• Did you set up the adequate current for charging or discharg-
ing?
• Have you checked the battery voltage? Lithium battery packs
can be wired in parallel and in series, i.e. a 2-cell pack can be
3.7V (in parallel) or 7.4V (in series).
• Have you checked that all connections are rm and secure?
• Make sure there are no intermittent contacts at any point in
the circuit.
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WARNINGS AND SAFETY NOTES (cont.)
Standard Battery Parameters
Nominal Voltage
Max. Charge Voltage
Storage Voltage
Min. Discharge Voltage
Warning
LiPo LiIon LiFe N iCd NiMH Pb
3.7V/cell 3.6V/cell 3.3V/cell 1.2V/cell 1.2V/cell 2.0V/cell
4.2V/cell 4.1V/cell 3.6V/cell 1.5V/cell 1.5V/cell 2.46V/cell
3.8V/cell 3.7V/cell 3.3V/cell n/a n/a n/a
3.0-3.3V/cell 2.9-3.2V/cell 2.6-2.9V/cell 0.1-1.1V/cell 0.1-1.1V/cell 1.8V/cell
WHEN ADJUSTING YOUR X1 PRO CHARGING PARAMETERS, BE SURE YOU SELECT THE PROPER BATTERY TYPE AND CELL VOLTAGE FOR THE TYPE OF CELL YOU ARE CHARGING. CHARGING BATTER IES UNDER THE WRONG SETTINGS MAY CAUSE THE
CELLS TO BURST, CATCH FIRE OR EXPLODE.
Charging
Before charging your batteries, it is critical that you determine the maximum allowable charge rate for your batteries. The X1 Pro is capable of charging at high rates that may not be suitable or safe for your particular batteries. For example, Lithium cells are typically safe to charge at 1C, or the total mAh÷1000. A 1200mAh battery would have a 1C charge rate of 1.2 amps. A 4200mAh bat­tery would have a 1C charge rate of 4.2 amps. Some manufactur­ers are oering Lithium cells that can be charged at greater than 1C but this should ALWAYS be veried before charging a Lithium battery at rates higher than 1C. Voltage is just as critical as the charging amperage rate and this is determined by the number of cells in series, or “S”. For example, a 3S LiPo is rated at 11.1 volts (“S” multiplied by a single LiPo cell with a nominal voltage of 3.7 volts DC. 3 cells x 3.7 volts each equals 11.1 volts DC).
Connect the battery’s main leads to the charger output: red is positive and black is negative. Keep in mind that the gauge or thickness of your charging leads from the X1 Pro to your battery must be of an acceptable current rating to handle the applied
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WARNINGS AND SAFETY NOTES (cont.)
charge current. For maximum safety and charging eectiveness, always match or exceed the main battery lead rating when as­sembling or selecting your charging leads. If you charge a battery at a high current rate (amperage) with a charging lead not rated for the chosen amperage, the wire could get hot, catch re, short out and/or potentially destroy your battery and the charger. When in doubt, always use a higher gauge wire (lower AWG number). It is common to see charging leads constructed of 14AWG, 16AWG or 18AWG wire.
Always refer to recommendations from your battery manufacturer for your specic battery type and size before initiating a charge or discharge process.
Do not attempt to disassemble or modify Lithium or Lead­Acid battery packs.
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WARNINGS AND SAFETY NOTES (cont.)
Discharging
The X1 Pro discharging functions have two specic purposes:
• Refreshing the capacity of a Nickel-based battery that has lost
capacity over time (NiMH or NiCd).
• Reducing the voltage of a Lithium battery for safe storage.
LITHIUM CHEMISTRY BATTERY PACKS SHOULD ONLY BE DISCHARGED TO THEIR MINIMUM SAFE VOLTAGE, NO LOWER. DEEP DISCHARGING A
Warning
LiPo Charge/Discharge Cycling
Lithium batteries are known to reach full capacity after a break-in period of about 10 charge/discharge cycles. We do not recom­mend you use the X1 Pro Charger to do this, normal use and recharging will achieve the same results. If you wish to perform a Lithium break-in on the bench with the X1 Pro, discharging to minimum acceptable voltages and performing a balance charge at 1C maximum rate is recommended. If you choose to break in your Lithium batteries under normal use, charging at only 1C for the rst ten cycles will help ensure full performance and service life from your Lithium cells.
LITHIUM CELL WILL DO PERMANENT DAMAGE. REFER TO THE STANDARD BATTERY PARAMETERS TABLE ON PAGE 7 OF THIS MANUAL FOR MINIMUM DISCHARGE VOLTAGES.
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CHARGER LAYOUT
1. X1 Pro Charger
2. Balance Adaptor
3. Balancing Board
LCD Display
Joystick
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4. DC Input Power Cable
5. 18AWG Wire Charging Cable
6. 2S LiPo Hardcase Charging Lead
DC Input 11-18V (XT60 Type)
Balance Socket
Temp. Sensor
Charging Output
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CHARGER LAYOUT
Smart
Cooling Fan
Micro USB Port
DC Input 11-18V
for PC Control and
Firmware Upgrade
SPECIFICATIONS
Input Voltage Range 11~18 Volts DC
Charge Circuit Power 180 Watts
Disharge Circuit Power 30 Watts
Charge Current Range 0.1-16.0 Amps
Discharge Current Range 0.1-8.0 Amps
LiPo, LiFe & LiIon Balancing Current Drain
LiPo, LiFe & LiIon Cell Count 1 - 6 Cells
Maximum NiCd/NiMh Cell Count 1 - 15 Cells
Lead Acid (Pb) Cells / Voltage 2 - 20 Volts
Dimensions (W x D x H) 3.6 x 4.4 x 2.0 Inches
Weight 14.3 Ounces
200mA per Cell
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FEATURES FEATURES (cont.)
Compact and Unique Design
The X1 Pro is a super-compact, portable charging system with a unique design that incorporates a joystick input device for very simple operation.
Two DC Inputs
There are two DC inputs, one located on the right side of the char­ger and the other on the bottom for docking into the ePowerBox 17A (230W 13.8V Switch DC Power Supply - Part No. 44216).
Optimized Operating Software
The X1 Pro “AUTO” feature sets the charge and discharge current for you automatically, preventing overcharging which can damage your battery. In the event of an error, the X1 Pro instantly discon­nects the circuit and sounds an alarm. This feature can be set by the user and controlled through the two-way link for maximum safety.
Internal Independent Lithium Battery Balancer
The X1 Pro features a built-in cell voltage balancer eliminating the fuss of external balancers while charging.
Balancing Individual Cells During Discharging
The X1 Pro also monitors and balances each cell in the pack individually while discharging. If the voltage of any single cell is abnormal, the X1 Pro will display an error message and the pro­cess will end automatically.
Adaptable to Various Types of Lithium Batteries
The X1 Pro will charge and discharge a variety of Lithium batteries such as Li-ion, LiPo and the new LiFe series of batteries.
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FEATURES (cont.)
Fast and Storage Mode of Lithium Batteries
The X1 Pro features two styles of charging. “Fast” charge reduces the charge duration while “Store” controls the nal voltage of your battery to optimize your packs for long term storage and maximum lifespan.
Cyclic Charging/Discharging
A battery can be cycled 1 to 5 times consecutively. This process is good for refreshing and balancing your battery.
Battery Memory
For your convenience, the X1 Pro will store the data pertaining to a specic charge program for up to 10 batteries. The ability to save and load these settings for a specic battery saves the user lots of time.
Terminal Voltage Control (TVC)
The charger allows the user to set the charge/discharge end voltage.
THIS IS FOR ADVANCED USERS ONLY. NEVER
EXCEED THE BATTERY MANUFACTURER'S
Warning
RECOMMENDATIONS.
LiPo Battery Meter
The user can check a battery’s total voltage, the highest voltage, the lowest voltage and each cell’s voltage.
Re-Peak Mode of NiMH/NiCd Battery
In Re-Peak Charge mode, the charger can peak charge the bat­tery 1-3 times consecutively. This is good for making certain the battery is fully charged and for checking how well the battery receives fast charges.
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FEATURES (cont.) POWER SUPPLY CONNECTIONS
Delta-Peak Sensitivity for NiMH/NiCd
This automatic charge termination program is based on the prin­ciple of delta-peak voltage detection. When the battery’s voltage exceeds the threshold, the charging process will be terminated automatically.
Automatic Charging Current Limit
The charging current can be set by the user when charging NiCd or NiMH batteries. The "AUTO" charging mode, however, is recom­mended when charging NiMH batteries with low impedance and capacity.
Capacity Limit
The charging capacity is always calculated as the charging current multiplied by time. The charging process will terminate automati­cally if the charging capacity exceeds the limit set by the user.
Temperature Threshold
The battery’s internal chemical reaction will cause the tempera­ture of the battery to rise. The charging process will terminate automatically if the charger’s temperature exceeds the limit set by the user.
Processing Time Limit
Protect your battery by setting a maximum time limit for charging and discharging.
PC Control Software “Charge Master”
The free “Hitec Charge Master” software gives you unparalleled ability to operate the charger through your PC. You can monitor pack voltage, cell voltage and other data during charging and view charge data in real-time graphs. You can also initiate pro­cesses, control charging and update  rmware .
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POWER SUPPLY CONNECTIONS
This charger is powered by an 11-18V DC power source. There are two pairs of DC input sockets: one is used for the connection of a DC power cord (XT60 type connector) and is located on the right side of the charger, while the other is used for docking into the ePowerBox 17A Power Supply and is located on the bottom of the charger. This socket accepts banana plug type connectors. To utilize the charger’s absolute maximum power capabilities, the DC power source must be capable of delivering at least 17 amps while maintaining 12V DC.
XT60 Connector plugged directly into charger
Bullet connectors plugged directly into power supply.
X1 Pro
Dual Banana Plugs
ePowerBox 17A
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BATTERY CONNECTIONS (cont.)
CONNECTING THE BATTERY
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  ames or explode. To avoid short circuits between the banana plugs, always connect the charge leads to the charger  rst, 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 symbol (▬). Take care to always maintain correct polarity! This im- age shows the correct way to connect your battery to the X1 Pro while charging with the use of a balance adaptor. This is the recommended method for charging and discharging.
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OPERATING THE X1 PRO CHARGER
The joystick feature makes operating the X1 Pro very easy. Simply toggle the joysick up, down, right or left to scroll through the vari­ous programs and change program settings. Detailed descriptions of how to locate and edit each program feature is given in the following sections.
Toggle the joystick up or down to scroll through the various programs/modes or to increase/decrease program settings.
Toggle the joystick to the right to select/ set a parameter or to start the charging process.
Toggle the joystick to the left to return to the previous screen or to stop the charg­ing process.
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LITHIUM CHEMISTRY BATTERIES
This program is only suitable for charging/discharging lithium (LiPo/LiIon/LiFe) batteries.
LITHIUM  CHARGE MODES
The X1 Pro oers the following lithium charge modes: Charge, Bal­ance Charge, Fast Charge, Storage and Discharge.
BEFORE SELECTING A CHARGE MODE, IT IS CRITI CAL THAT YOU SELECT THE CORRECT TYPE OF
Warning
LITHIUM BATTERY TO BE CHARGED. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE BATTERY AND POSSIBLE EXPLOSION.
Selecting a Battery Type
PROGRAM SELECT
operation“
LiPo BATT
PROGRAM SELECT” screen. If the battery type you wish
to use is dierent than what is displayed, toggle up () or down () until you see the type of Lithium battery you wish to charge.
LiPo BALANCE
0.8A 22.2V(6S)
screen. The default charge mode will be “ or down () to cycle through the dierent charge modes. Toggle right () once to select the desired charge mode.
When you power on the X1 Pro, you will automatically be taken to the last used
Once you have selected the battery, toggle right () once to enter the “
BALANCE,” toggle up ()
LiPo” program
LITHIUM  CHARGE MODE
BEFORE YOU BEGIN CHARGING YOUR BATTERY, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND
Warning
ALL OF THE WARNINGS AND SAFETY INFORMATION CONTAINED ON PAGES 49.
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LITHIUM  CHARGE MODE (cont.)
IN THE CHARGE MODE, LITHIUM BATTERIES CAN BE CHARGED WITHOUT THE USE OF A BALANCE
Note
ADAPTOR. A BALANCE ADAPTER CAN BE USED, BUT IT IS NOT REQUIRED. BALANCE CHARGE MODE IS ALWAYS RECOMMENDED FOR ANY BATTERY WITH A BALANCE LEAD.
See page 16 for the appropriate charging connections setup for this operation.
LiPo CHARGE
8.1A 22.2V(6S)
First, select the correct battery type by fol­lowing the instructions on page 18. Once you
have set the correct battery type, toggle up (▲) or down (▼) until you see the “
LiPo CHARGE
0.8A 22.2V(6S)
LiPo CHARGE” screen.
Toggle right (►) once and the amp rate val­ue will begin ashing. Toggle up (▲) or down
(▼) to adjust the value to the desired rate. Follow the instructions provided with your battery when setting the amp rate.
LiPo CHARGE
0.8A 11.1V(3S)
Toggle right (►) again and the cell count value will begin ashing. Toggle up (▲) or
down (▼) to adjust the cell count. This will automatically change the voltage value to the correct setting for the selected cell count. The cell count should match the battery label exactly.
Toggle and hold the joysick to the right (►) for three seconds and you will see “
FIRM
R:3SER S:3SER CONFIRM(ENTER)
detected by the processor as “
BATTERY CHECK WAIT...” followed by the “CON-
/CANCEL“ screen.
This screen displays the number of cells you set up as ”
R” and the number of cells
S”. If both numbers are identical, you
may toggle right (►) once to conrm and begin charging. If the
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LITHIUM  CHARGE MODE cont.
cell count does not match, toggle left (◄) once to return to the previous screen and carefully check the number of cells of the bat­tery pack before proceeding.
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Once charging has commenced, the charger
will display the following real-time informa­tion: battery type/cell count, charging current, battery voltage, charging time and charged capactiy.
DURING CHARGING, THE BATTERY SHOULD BE PLACED INSIDE A FIREPROOF/RETARDANT BAG
Caution
AND ON A FIREPROOF SURFACE, AWAY FROM OTHER COMBUSTIBLE OBJECTS.
4.09 4.09V 4.09V
0.00 0.00V 0.00V
If you are using a balance adaptor, during
charging you may toggle up (▲) once to view the voltage of each individual cell.
Once the battery is fully charged, the screen will read “
[END:FINISH]” and the charger will emit a chiming sound.
Toggle left (◄) once to stop charging. You may toggle left (◄) at any time during the charging process to stop charging.
LITHIUM  BALANCE CHARGE MODE
This function is for balancing the voltage of individual lithium­polymer battery cells while charging. In order to use the Balance Mode, the battery must have a balance lead. Charging in this mode is dierent from the normal mode because the built-in processor monitors the voltage of each individual cell and controls the input current fed into each cell in order to equalize the voltage. Use of a balance adaptor with any battery that has a balance lead will improve the performance and lifespan of the battery.
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LITHIUM  BALANCE CHARGE MODE (cont.)
BEFORE YOU BEGIN CHARGING YOUR BATTERY, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND
Warning
ALL OF THE WARNINGS AND SAFETY INFORMATION CONTAINED ON PAGES 49.
See page 16 for the appropriate charging connections setup for this operation.
LiPo BALANCE
0.8A 22.2V(6S)
First, select the correct battery type by fol-
lowing the instructions on page 18. Once you have set the correct battery type, toggle up (▲) or down (▼) until you see the “
LiPo BALANCE
0.8A 22.2V(6S)
LiPo BALANCE” screen.
Toggle right (►) once and the amp rate val-
ue will begin ashing. Toggle up (▲) or down (▼) to adjust the value to the desired rate. Follow the instructions provided with your battery when setting the amp rate.
LiPo BALANCE
0.8A 11.1V(3S)
Toggle right (►) again and the cell count
value will begin ashing. Toggle up (▲) or down (▼) to adjust the cell count. This will automatically change the voltage value to the correct setting for the selected cell count. The cell count should match the battery label exactly.
Toggle and hold the joysick to the right (►) for three seconds and you will see “
FIRM
R:3SER S:3SER CONFIRM(ENTER)
detected by the processor as “
BATTERY CHECK WAIT...” followed by the “CON-
/CANCEL“ screen.
This screen displays the number of cells
you set up as ”
R” and the number of cells
S”. If both numbers are identical, you
may toggle right (►) once to conrm and begin charging. If the cell count does not match, toggle left (◄) once to return to the previous screen and carefully check the number of cells of the bat­tery pack before proceeding.
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LITHIUM  BALANCE CHARGE MODE cont.
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Once charging has commenced, the charger
will display the following real-time information: battery type/cell count, charging current, battery voltage, charging time and charged capactiy.
DURING CHARGING, THE BATTERY SHOULD BE PLACED INSIDE A FIREPROOF/RETARDANT BAG AND
Caution
ON A FIREPROOF SURFACE, AWAY FROM OTHER COMBUSTIBLE OBJECTS.
4.09 4.09V 4.09V
0.00 0.00V 0.00V
During charging you may toggle up (▲) once
to view the voltage of each individual cell.
Once the battery is fully charged, the screen will read “
[END:FINISH]” and the charger will emit a chiming sound.
Toggle left (◄) once to stop charging. You may toggle left (◄) at any time during the charging process to stop charging.
LITHIUM  FAST CHARGE MODE
BEFORE YOU BEGIN CHARGING YOUR BATTERY, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND
Warning
ALL OF THE WARNINGS AND SAFETY INFORMATION CONTAINED ON PAGES 49.
IN THE FAST CHARGE MODE, LITHIUM BATTERIES CAN BE CHARGED WITHOUT THE USE OF A BAL
Note
ANCE ADAPTOR. A BALANCE ADAPTER CAN BE USED, BUT IT IS NOT REQUIRED. BALANCE CHARGE MODE IS RECOMMENDED FOR ANY BATTERY WITH A BALANCE LEAD.
See page 16 for the appropriate charging connections setup for this operation.
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LITHIUM  FAST CHARGE MODE (cont.)
LiPo FAST CHG
0.8A 22.2V(6S)
First, select the correct battery type by fol-
lowing the instructions on page 18. Once you have set the correct battery type, toggle up (▲) or down (▼) until you see the “
LiPo FAST CHG
0.8A 22.2V(6S)
LiPo FAST CHG” screen.
Toggle right (►) once and the amp rate val-
ue will begin ashing. Toggle up (▲) or down (▼) to adjust the value to the desired rate. Follow the instructions provided with your battery when setting the amp rate.
LiPo FAST CHG
0.8A 11.1V(3S)
Toggle right (►) again and the cell count
value will begin ashing. Toggle up (▲) or down (▼) to adjust the cell count. This will automatically change the voltage value to the correct setting for the selected cell count. The cell count should match the battery label exactly.
Toggle and hold the joysick to the right (►) for three seconds and you will see “
FIRM
R:3SER S:3SER CONFIRM(ENTER)
detected by the processor as “
BATTERY CHECK WAIT...” followed by the “CON-
/CANCEL“ screen.
This screen displays the number of cells
you set up as ”
R” and the number of cells
S”. If both numbers are identical, you
may toggle right (►) once to conrm and begin charging. If the cell count does not match, toggle left (◄) once to return to the previous screen and carefully check the number of cells of the bat­tery pack before proceeding.
Li3s 1.2A 12.69V FAS 022:43 00682
Once charging has commenced, the charger
will display the following real-time informa­tion: battery type/cell count, charging current, battery voltage, charging time and charged capactiy.
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LITHIUM  FAST CHARGE MODE cont.
DURING CHARGING, THE BATTERY SHOULD BE PLACED INSIDE A FIREPROOF/RETARDANT BAG
Caution
AND ON A FIREPROOF SURFACE, AWAY FROM OTHER COMBUSTIBLE OBJECTS.
4.09 4.09V 4.09V
0.00 0.00V 0.00V
If you are using a balance adaptor, during
charging you may toggle up (▲) once to view the voltage of each individual cell.
Once the battery is fully charged, the screen will read “
[END:FINISH]” and the charger will emit a chiming sound.
Toggle left (◄) once to stop charging. You may toggle left (◄) at any time during the charging process to stop charging.
LITHIUM  STORAGE MODE
This function is for charging/discharging batteries that will not be used immediately. The program is designed for charging/discharg­ing batteries up-to or down-to safe storage levels. The program will automatically begin to discharge if the current state of the battery exceeds the voltage level for storage.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN CHARGING YOUR BATTERY, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND
Warning
ALL OF THE WARNINGS AND SAFETY INFORMATION CONTAINED ON PAGES 49.
IN THE STORAGE MODE, LITHIUM BATTERIES CAN BE CHARGED WITHOUT THE USE OF A BALANCE
Note
ADAPTOR. A BALANCE ADAPTER CAN BE USED, BUT IT IS NOT REQUIRED. BALANCE CHARGE MODE IS RECOMMENDED FOR ANY BATTERY WITH A BAL ANCE LEAD.
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LITHIUM  STORAGE MODE (cont.)
LiPo STORAGE
8.1A 22.2V(6S)
First, select the correct battery type by fol-
lowing the instructions on page 18. Once you have set the correct battery type, toggle up (▲) or down (▼) until you see the “
LiPo STORAGE
0.8A 22.2V(6S)
LiPo STORAGE” screen.
Toggle right (►) once and the amp rate val-
ue will begin ashing. Toggle up (▲) or down (▼) to adjust the value to the desired rate. Follow the instructions provided with your battery when setting the amp rate.
LiPo STORAGE
0.8A 11.1V(3S)
Toggle right (►) again and the cell count
value will begin ashing. Toggle up (▲) or down (▼) to adjust the cell count. This will automatically change the voltage value to the correct setting for the selected cell count. The cell count should match the battery label exactly.
Toggle and hold the joysick to the right (►) for three seconds and you will see “
FIRM
This screen displays the number of cells you set up as ” number of cells detected by the processor as “
R:3SER S:3SER CONFIRM(ENTER)
BATTERY CHECK WAIT...” followed by the “CON-
/CANCEL“ screen.
R” and the
S”. If both numbers
are identical, you may toggle right (►) once
to conrm and begin charging. If the cell
count does not match, toggle left (◄) once to return to the previous screen and carefully check the number of cells of the battery pack before proceeding.
Once charging has commenced, the charger will display the follow­ing real-time information: battery type/cell count, charging current,
Li3s 1.2A 12.69V STO 022:43 00682
battery voltage, charging time and charged
capactiy.
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LITHIUM  STORAGE MODE cont.
DURING CHARGING, THE BATTERY SHOULD BE PLACED INSIDE A FIREPROOF/RETARDANT BAG
Caution
AND ON A FIREPROOF SURFACE, AWAY FROM OTHER COMBUSTIBLE OBJECTS.
4.09 4.09V 4.09V
0.00 0.00V 0.00V
During charging you may toggle up (▲)
once to view the voltage of each individual
cell.
Once the battery charge has reached storage level, the screen will read “
[STORAGE FINISHED]” and the charger will emit a chiming
sound. Toggle left (◄) once to stop charging. You may toggle left (◄) at any time during the charging process to stop charging.
LITHIUM  DISCHARGE MODE
If you plan to discharge your battery to reach safe storage levels we strongly recommend that you use Storage Mode. In very few instances should discharging become necessary with LiPo batter­ies. One such instance may include preparing a battery for disposal, in which case the battery should not be completely discharged. Be sure to follow the discharging instructions provided by the battery manufacturer. Over-discharging a battery can severly damage
the battery and may cause a re or explosion.
DISCHARGING LITHIUM CHEMISTRY BATTERIES CAN CAUSE PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE BAT
Warning
TERY AND IT IS NOT RECOMMENDED AT ANYTIME OTHER THAN THE DISPOSAL OF THE BATTERY. IF YOU CHOOSE TO DISCHARGE YOUR LITHIUM BAT TERIES, MAKE SURE TO PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE MINIMUM VOLTAGE SETTING. IF YOU WANT TO STORE YOUR BATTERY FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME, YOU SHOULD UTILIZE THE STORAGE MODE
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LITHIUM  DISCHARGE MODE cont.
CHARGE PROGRAM AS THIS IS THE SAFEST METHOD OF STORING YOUR LITHIUM CHEMISTRY BATTERIES.
IN DISCHARGE MODE, LITHIUM BATTERIES CAN BE DISCHARGED WITH OR WITHOUT THE USE OF A
Note
BALANCE ADAPTOR. THE USE OF A BALANCE ADAP TOR IS RECOMMENDED FOR DISCHARGING ANY BATTERY THAT HAS A BALANCE LEAD.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN DISCHARGING YOUR BATTERY, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND
Warning
ALL OF THE WARNINGS AND SAFETY INFORMATION CONTAINED ON PAGES 49.
See page 16 for the appropriate charging connections setup for this operation.
LiPo DISCHARGE
8.1A 22.2V(6S)
First, select the correct battery type by fol-
lowing the instructions on page 18. Once you have set the correct battery type, toggle up (▲) or down (▼) until you see the “
LiPo DISCHARGE
0.8A 22.2V(6S)
LiPo DISCHARGE” screen.
Toggle right (►) once and the amp rate val-
ue will begin ashing. Toggle up (▲) or down (▼) to adjust the value to the desired rate. Follow the instructions provided with your battery when setting the amp rate.
LiPo DISCHARGE
0.8A 11.1V(3S)
Toggle right (►) again and the cell count
value will begin ashing. Toggle up (▲) or down (▼) to adjust the cell count. This will automatically change the voltage value to the correct setting for the selected cell count. The cell count should match the battery label exactly.
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LITHIUM  DISCHARGE MODE cont.
Toggle and hold the joysick to the right (►) for three seconds and you will see “
FIRM
R:3SER S:3SER CONFIRM(ENTER)
detected by the processor as “
BATTERY CHECK WAIT...” followed by the “CON-
/CANCEL“ screen.
This screen displays the number of cells
you set up as ”
R” and the number of cells
S”. If both numbers are identical,
you may toggle right (►) once to conrm and begin discharging. If the cell count does not match, toggle left (◄) once to return to the previous screen and carefully check the number of cells of the battery pack before proceeding.
Li3s 1.2A 12.69V DSC 022:43 00682
Once discharging has commenced, the
charger will display the following real-time information: battery type/cell count, discharging current, battery voltage, discharging time and discharged capactiy.
DURING DISCHARGING, THE BATTERY SHOULD BE PLACED INSIDE A FIREPROOF/RETARDANT
Caution
BAG AND ON A FIREPROOF SURFACE, AWAY FROM OTHER COMBUSTIBLE OBJECTS.
4.09 4.09V 4.09V
0.00 0.00V 0.00V
During discharging you may toggle up (▲)
once to view the voltage of each individual
cell.
Once the battery is discharged, the screen will read “
FINISHED]
” and the charger will emit a chiming sound. Toggle
[DISCHARGE
left (◄) once to stop discharging. You may toggle left (◄) at any time during the discharging process to stop discharging.
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NiCd/NiMH
This program is only suitable for charging/discharging NiCd/NiMH batteries.
NICD/NIMH  CHARGE MODES
The X1Pro oers the following NiCd/NiMH charge modes: Charge, Auto Charge, Discharge, Re-Peak and Cycle.
BEFORE SELECTING A CHARGE MODE, IT IS CRITI CAL THAT YOU SELECT THE CORRECT TYPE OF
Warning
LITHIUM BATTERY TO BE CHARGED. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE BATTERY AND POSSIBLE EXPLOSION.
Selecting a Battery Type
PROGRAM SELECT
SELECT
NiMH BATT
” screen. Toggle up (▲) or down (▼) until you see the
battery type you wish to charge. Now, toggle right (►) once to enter the “ be “
NICD/NIMH  CHARGE MODE
NiMH” or “NiCd” Program The default charge mode will
CHARGE”.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN CHARGING YOUR BATTERY, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND
Warning
ALL OF THE WARNINGS AND SAFETY INFORMATION CONTAINED ON PAGES 49.
NiMH CHARGE CURRENT 1.6A
(▼) to adjust the value to the desired rate. Follow the instructions provided with your battery when setting the amp rate.
When you power on the X1 Pro you will
automatically be taken to the “
PROGRAM
Toggle right (►) once and the amp rate value
will begin ashing. Toggle up (▲) or down
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NiCd/NiMH  CHARGE MODE (cont.)
Toggle and hold the joysick to the right (►) for three seconds to begin charging.
NiMH 1.6A 5.96V CHG 003:43 00090
Once charging has commenced, the charger
will display the following real-time informa­tion: battery type, charging current, battery voltage, charging time and charged capactiy.
Once the battery is fully charged, the screen will read “
END:FINISHED” and the charger will emit a chiming sound.
Toggle left (◄) once to stop charging. You may toggle left (◄) at any time during the charging process to stop charging.
NiCd/NiMH  AUTO CHARGE MODE
In this program, the charger detects the condition of the battery connected to the output and automatically charges the battery. In this mode, you should set up the upper limit of the charge current to avoid damage by feeding excessive current. Some batteries of low resistance and capacity can lead to higher current in the Auto Charge mode.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN CHARGING YOUR BATTERY, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND
Warning
ALL OF THE WARNINGS AND SAFETY INFORMATION CONTAINED ON PAGES 49.
Select the correct battery type by following the instructions on page 29. Once you have set the correct battery type, toggle up (▲) or down (▼) until you see the “
NiMH Auto CHARGE CURRENT 5.0A
Toggle right (►) once and the amp rate value will begin ashing. Toggle up (▲) or down
NiMH Auto CHARGE” screen.
(▼) to adjust the value to the desired rate. Follow the instructions provided with your battery when setting the amp rate.
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NiCd/NiMH  AUTO CHARGE MODE (cont.)
Toggle and hold the joysick to the right (►) for three seconds to begin charging.
NiMH 1.6A 5.96V AUT 003:43 00090
Once charging has commenced, the charger
will display the following real-time informa­tion: battery type, charging current, battery voltage, charging time and charged capactiy.
Once the battery is fully charged, the screen will read “
END:FINISHED” and the charger will emit a chiming sound.
Toggle left (◄) once to stop charging. You may toggle left (◄) at any time during the charging process to stop charging.
NiCd/NiMH  DISCHARGE MODE
BEFORE YOU BEGIN DISCHARGING YOUR BATTERY, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND
Warning
ALL OF THE WARNINGS AND SAFETY INFORMATION CONTAINED ON PAGES 49.
Select the correct battery type by following the instructions on page 29. Once you have set the correct battery type, toggle up (▲) or down (▼) until you see the “
NiMH DISCHARGE
0.1A CUT: 1.0V
Toggle right (►) once and the amp rate value
will begin ashing. Toggle up (▲) or down
NiMH DISCHARGE” screen.
(▼) to adjust the value to the desired rate. Follow the instructions provided with your battery when setting the amp rate.
Toggle right (►) once again and the nal voltage value will begin ashing. Toggle up (▲) or down (▼) to adjust the value to the desired rate. The discharge current ranges from 0.1 to 8.0A and the nal voltage ranges from 0.1 to 25.2V.
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NICD/NIMH - DISCHARGE MODE (cont.)
Toggle and hold the joysick to the right (►) for three seconds to begin discharging.
NiMH 1.0A 5.96V DSC 001:43 00030
Once disharging has commenced, the charger
will display the following real-time informa­tion: battery type, discharging current, battery voltage, discharging time and discharged capactiy.
Once discharging is complete, the screen will read “
FINISHED]
” and the charger will emit a chiming sound. Toggle left
[DISCHARGE
(◄) once to stop discharging. You may toggle left (◄) at any time during the discharging process to stop discharging.
NICD/NIMH  REPEAK MODE
In Re-Peak Charge mode, the charger can automatically peak charge the battery 1-3 times consecutively. This is good for conrming that the battery is fully charged and for checking how well the battery receives fast charges. A ve minute cool-o delay occurs after each re-peak charge.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN CHARGING YOUR BATTERY, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND
Warning
NiMH RE-PEAK
ALL OF THE WARNINGS AND SAFETY INFORMATION CONTAINED ON PAGES 49.
Select the correct battery type by following
1
the instructions on page 29. Once you have set the correct battery type, toggle up (▲) or down (▼) until you see the “
NiMH RE-PEAK” screen.
Toggle right (►) once and the number of re-peak cycles will begin ashing. Toggle up (▲) or down (▼) to change the number of re­peak cycles you want the X1 Pro to execute. The X1 Pro can re-peak
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NiCd/NiMH  REPEAK MODE (cont.)
charge the battery a maximum of 3 times consecutively.
The X1 Pro will use the amperage value entered in Charge Mode for this operation.
Toggle and hold the joysick to the right (►) for three seconds to begin charging.
NiMH 1.6A 5.96V RPC 002:51 00090
Once charging has commenced, the charger
will display the following real-time informa­tion: battery type, charging current, battery voltage, charging time and charged capactiy.
Once charging is complete, the screen will read “
END:FINISHED
and the charger will emit a chiming sound. Toggle left (◄) once to stop charging. You may toggle left (◄) at any time during the charging process to stop charging.
NiCd/NiMH  CYCLE MODE
The X1 Pro makes cycling of NiCd/NiMH batteries easy. The process of discharging and recharging (cycling) can be achieved automati­cally with one simple step and will improve the performance of NiCd/NiMH batteries. We strongly recommend cycling any battery that has been discharged and stored for a preiod of time. This will increase battery life and improve performance.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN CYCLING YOUR BATTERY, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL OF
Warning
THE WARNINGS AND SAFETY INFORMATION CON TAINED ON PAGES 49.
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NiCd/NiMH  CYCLE MODE (cont.)
Select the correct battery type by following the instructions on page 29. Once you have set the correct battery type, toggle up (▲) or down (▼) until you see the “
NiMH CYCLE
DCHG>CHG 1
DCHG>CHG“ option will rst discharged the battery and then
The Cycle Mode gives you two cycling
options: “
charge the battery. The “
NiMH CYCLE” screen.
DCHG>CHG“ or “CHG>DCHG“. The
CHG>DCHG“ option will rst charge the
battery and then discharge the battery. If this screen does not cur­rently show the cycling option you desire, toggle right (►) once and this setting will begin ashing. Toggle up (▲) or down (▼) to change this setting.
NiMH CYCLE DCHG>CHG 1
Toggling right (►) once will cause the
number of cycles option to begin ashing. Toggle up (▲) or down (▼) to change this to the number of cycles you want the X1Pro to execute. The X1 Pro can cycle the battery a maximum of 5 times consecutively.
Toggle and hold the joysick to the right (►) for three seconds to begin cycling.
NiMH 0.1A 5.21V D>C 015:42 00026
Once cycling has commenced, the charger
will display the following real-time informa­tion: battery type, charging/discharging current, battery voltage, charging time and charged capactiy. You will also see “ “
C>D“. This will indicate which cycling order you have chosen. Either
D“ or “C“ will be ashing. This ashing indicates which part of the
D>C“ or
cycle is currently being executed.
DCHG 1 1314mAH CHG 1 1430mAH
Once the cycling process is complete, the X1 Pro will display the charge/discharge
capacity for each cycle. By toggling up (▲) or down (▼) , you can scroll through this data for each cycle.
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Pb LEADACID
This program is only suitable for charging Pb (lead-acid) batter­ies with nominal voltages of 2 to 20V. A Pb (lead-acid) battery is signicantly dierent from NiCd/NiMH batteries. Pb batteries can only deliver lower currents than in comparison to their capacity. The same restriction applies to the charging process. Consequently, the optimum charge current can only be 1/10 of the capacity. A Pb battery cannot be used for fast charging. Please follow the instruc­tions provided by the battery manufacturer.
Pb CHARGE MODES
The X1 Pro oers the following NiCd/NiMH charge modes: Charge and Discharge.
BEFORE SELECTING A CHARGE MODE, IT IS CRITI CAL THAT YOU SELECT THE CORRECT TYPE OF
Warning
BATTERY TO BE CHARGED. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE BATTERY.
Selecting the Battery Type
When you power on the X1 Pro, you will automatically be taken to the “
LiPo BALANCE” screen. Toggle left (◄) once to enter the
PROGRAM SELECT” screen. Toggle up (▲) or down (▼) until you
see the battery type you wish to charge. Now, toggle right (►)
PROGRAM SELECT
once to enter the “
Pb
charge mode will be “
Pb” program The default
CHARGE”.
Pb CHARGE MODE
BEFORE YOU BEGIN CHARGING YOUR BATTERY, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND
Warning
ALL OF THE WARNINGS AND SAFETY INFORMATION CONTAINED ON PAGES 49.
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Pb CHARGE MODE (cont.)
Pb CHARGE
0.1A 2.0V(1P)
up (▲) or down (▼) to select the “
Pb CHARGE
0.7A 2.0V(1P)
After selecting the correct battery type, if the screen does not read “
CHARGE“ mode.
CHARGE”, toggle
Toggle right (►) once and the amp rate value will begin ashing. Toggle up (▲) or
down (▼) to adjust the value to the desired rate. Follow the in­structions provided with your battery when setting the amp rate. The amp rate should be set to 1/10 of capacity.
Pb CHARGE
0.7A 12.0V(6P)
Toggle right (►) once and the voltage rate value will begin ashing. Toggle up (▲) or
down (▼) to set the voltage and number of cells.
Toggle and hold the joysick to the right (►) for three seconds to begin charging.
Pb-6 0.4A 14.70V CHG 003:10 00029
Once charging has commenced, the
charger will display the following real­time information: battery type, charging current, battery voltage, charging time and charged capactiy.
Once charging is complete, the screen will read “
END:FINISHED
and the charger will emit a chiming sound. Toggle left () once to stop charging. You may toggle left () at any time during the charging process to stop charging.
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PB DISCHARGE MODE
Pb DISCHARGE MODE
BEFORE YOU BEGIN DISCHARGING YOUR BATTERY, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND
Warning
ALL OF THE WARNINGS AND SAFETY INFORMATION CONTAINED ON PAGES 49.
Pb DISCHARGE
0.1A 2.0V(1P)
toggle up (▲) or down (▼) to select the “
Pb DISCHARGE
0.7A 2.0V(1P)
After selecting the correct battery type,
if the screen does not read “
DISCHARGE“ mode.
DISCHARGE”,
Toggle right (►) once and the amp rate
value will begin ashing. Toggle up (▲) or down (▼) to adjust the value to the desired rate. Follow the in­structions provided with your battery when setting the amp rate. The amp rate should be set to 1/10 of capacity.
Pb DISCHARGE
0.7A 12.0V(6P)
Toggle right (►) once and the voltage rate
value will begin ashing. Toggle up (▲) or down (▼) to set the voltage and number of cells.
Toggle and hold the joysick to the right (►) for three seconds to begin discharging.
Pb-6 0.4A 14.70V DSC 003:10 00029
Once discharging has commenced, the
charger will display the following real­time information: battery type, charging current, battery voltage, charging time and charged capactiy.
Once discharging is complete, the screen will read “
” and the charger will emit a chiming sound. Toggle left ()
VOL
END:CUTOFF
once to stop charging. You may toggle left () at any time during the charging process to stop charging.
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The free “Hitec Charge Master” software gives you unparalleled ability to operate the charger through the computer. You can monitor pack voltage, cell voltage and other data during charging and discharging. Hitec Charge Master also allows you to graph process data in real-time and you can control charging and update the X1 Pro’s  rmware all from the software interface.
In order to connect the X1 Pro to the computer and use the software, you will need a USB-A to USB Mini-B cable that is not included in this package.
You can download your copy of the Hitec Charge Master software from http://www.hitecrcd.com. Refer to the help  le in the Hitec Charge Master software if you need more assistance to use this software program.
Charge Setup Screen
Allows you to choose battery type and charge mode.
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Charge Status Screen
Monitors real time information about your battery and the charging process.
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BATTERY MEMORY
The X1 Pro can store up to 10 dierent battery proles. This allows you to easily recall stored proles without having to go through the setup process each time you charge a battery.
When you power on the X1 Pro, toggle down (▼) repeatedly until you see “
MEMOR
BATT MEMORY”. Toggle right (►) once to enter the “BATT
Y” program.
[ BATT MEMORY 1]
ENTER SET->
Battery Memory Number
When you enter the “BATT MEMORY” p ro­gram, the battery prole number will be ashing. Toggle up (▲) or down (▼) to select the battery prole (1-10) you wish to create/edit.
BATT TYPE LiPo
” screen. Toggle right (►) once and the battery type will
TYPE
Battery Typ e
Toggle right (►) once to enter the “BATT
begin ashing. Toggle up (▲) or down (▼) to select the battery type. Toggle right (►) once to enter the battery type.
BATT VOLTS
VOLTS
7.4V(2S)
” screen. Toggle right (►) once and the voltage value will
Battery Voltage/Cell Type
Toggle up (▲) once to enter the “BATT
begin ashing. Toggle up (▲) or down (▼) to change the voltage value. The cell count will change automatically to correspond to the voltage selected. Toggle right (►) once to set the voltage.
CHARGE CURRENT
CURRENT
” screen. Toggle right (►) once and the amperage value
Charge Current Setting
4.9A
Toggle up (▲) once to enter the “CHARGE
will begin ashing. Toggle up (▲) or down (▼) to change the amperage value. Toggle right (►) once to set the amperage.
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BATTERY MEMORY cont.
DSCH CURRENT
CURRENT
” screen. Toggle right (►) once and the amperage value
Discharge Current Setting
2.2A
Toggle up (▲) once to enter the “DSCH
will begin ashing. Toggle up (▲) or down (▼) to change the amperage value. Toggle right (►) once to set the amperage.
DSCH VOLTAGE
VOLTAGE
3.0V/CELL
” screen. Toggle right (►) once and the voltage value will
Discharge Voltage Setting (3.0-3.3v per cell)
Toggle up (▲) once to enter the “DSCH
begin ashing. Toggle up (▲) or down (▼) to change the voltage value. Toggle right (►) once to set the voltage. Refer to page 7 for recommended discharge voltages.
TVC=YOUR RISK!
4.20V
Terminal Voltage Setting
(Use At Your Own Risk)
Toggle up (▲) once to enter the “TVC=YOUR RISK!” screen. Toggle right (►) once and the voltage value will begin ashing. Toggle up (▲) or down (▼) to change the voltage value. Toggle right (►) once to set the voltage.
TEMPERATURE CUT-OFF 50C
SAVE PROGRAM
[ BATT MEMORY 1] LiPo 7.4V(2S)
ENTER
Temperature Cut-O
(when using optional temp sensor)
Toggle up (▲) once to enter the “TEM-
PERATURE CUT-OFF
” screen. Toggle right
(►) once and the temperature value will
begin ashing. Toggle up (▲) or down (▼)
to change the temperature value. Toggle right (►) once to set the temperature. The temperature can be set between 20ºC and 80ºC.
Toggle up (▲) once to enter the “
SAVE PROGRAM” screen. Toggle
right (►) once to save all of the settings previously entered.
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BATTERY MEMORY cont.
Once the prole has been saved, the “
BATT MEMORY” screen will
appear. The second line on this screen will automatically scroll through the various parameters that have been set for this battery prole.
To load a preset battery prole enter the “
BATT MEMORY” screen
and toggle up (▲) or down (▼) to nd the prole number you wish to use. Toggle and hold the joysick to the right (►) for three seconds and the prole will be loaded.
LITHIUM BATTERY METER
The X1 Pro allows you to check a battery’s total voltage, the high­est voltage, the lowest voltage and each cell’s voltage.
Connect the battery in the same manner as you would for charg­ing.
PROGRAM SELECT LI BATT METER
4.09 4.09V 4.09V
0.00 0.00V 0.00V
MAIN 12.52V H4.190V L4.160V
When you power on the X1 Pro you will be
at the “
PROGRAM SELECT” screen. Toggle
up (▲) until you see “
LI BATT METER”.
Toggle right (►) once and the screen will
displaly the voltage of each cell.
Toggle up (▲) or down (▼) once and the
screen will display the total voltage, highest voltage and the lowest voltage.
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SYSTEM SET UP
When the X1 Pro is powered on for the rst time, all system settings will be set to default. Each parameter can be adjusted by the user, allowing for greater control of the charge process for the specic battery being charged.
When you power on the X1 Pro you will be at the “
” screen. Toggle up (▲) until you see “SYSTEM SET->”.
LECT
PROGRAM SE-
Rest Time
During the charge>discharge or discharge>charge cycle, batteries increase in temperature. The Rest Time program allows the user to specify the time delay between cycles, allowing time for the battery to cool.
Rest Time CHG>DCHG 8Min
Toggle right (►) once and you will see the
REST TIME” screen. Toggle right (►) once
and the timer value will begin ashing. Toggle up (▲) or down (▼) to adjust the timer value. The timer can be set at 0 to 60 minutes. Toggle right (►) once to set the Rest Time.
Safety Timer
When the charge process starts, the integrated safety timer starts to run simultaneously. If an error occurs or the termination circuit cannot detect whether the battery is fully charged, the X1 Pro is programmed to prevent overcharging and will terminate the charg­ing process.
Safety Timer Calculation
When charging NiCd or NiMH batteries, divide the capacity by the current, then divide the result by 11.9. Set this number of minutes as the setting for the safety timer setting. If the charger stops at this time threshold, about 140% of the capacity will have been fed into the battery.
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SYSTEM SET UP (cont.)
SAFETY TIMER ON 120Min
ON“ or “OFF” will begin ashing. Toggle up (▲) or down (▼) once to
Toggle up (▲) until you see the “
” screen. Toggle right (►) once and
TIMER
SAFETY
change this setting. Toggle right (►) once and the timer value will begin ashing. Toggle up (▲) or down (▼) to adjust the timer value. Toggle right (►) once to set the Safety Timer.
Capacity Cut-O
This program provides a maximum capacity protection function. If the delta-peak voltage cannot be detected or the Safety Timer times out, the charge process will stop automatically when the user-set maximum charge capacity is reached in order to prevent accidental overcharging.
Capacity Cut-Off ON 5000mAh
(►) once and “
Toggle up (▲) once and you will see the
CAPACITY CUT-OFF” screen. Toggle right
ON“ or “OFF” will begin ashing. Toggle up (▲) or
down (▼) once to change this setting. Toggle right (►) once and the amperage value will begin ashing. Toggle up (▲) or down (▼) to adjust the amperage value. Toggle right (►) once to set the the Capacity Cut-O.
Key Beep & Buzzer
A beep sounds to conrm the user’s operation every time a button is pressed. The buzzer or melody sounds at various times during an operation to conrm a dierent mode change.
Key Beep ON Buzzer ON
and (Key Beep) “ down (▼) once to change this setting. Toggle right (►) once and (Buzzer) “
ON” or “OFF” will begin ashing. Toggle up (▲) or down
(▼) once to change this setting. Toggle right (►) once to set the
Key Beep and Buzzer settings.
Toggle up (▲) once and you will see the “
BEEP BUZZER
ON” or “OFF” will begin ashing. Toggle up (▲) or
”screen. Toggle right (►) once
KEY
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SYSTEM SET UP (cont.)
Input Power Low Cut-O
This function monitors the voltage of the input source used to power the charger. If the voltage drops below the user setting, the program will end immediately to protect the input source.
Input Power Low Cut-off 10.0V
Toggle up (▲) once and you will see the “
INPUT POWER LOW CUT-OFF” screen.
Toggle right (►) once and the voltage value will begin ashing. Toggle up (▲) or down (▼) to adjust the voltage value. Toggle right (►) once to set the Input Power Low Cut-O.
External and Internal Temperature
Ext. Temp 0C Int. Temp 20C
Toggle up (▲) once and you will see the “
Temp and Int. Temp.
” screen. This screen shows the
Ext.
external temperature of the battery and the internal temperature of the charger. The battery temperature reading requires a tempera­ture sensor that is sold seperately.
Load Factory Set
LOAD FACTORY SET
ENTER
This screen shows the external temperature
of the battery and the internal temperature of the charger. The battery temperature reading requires a tem­perature sensor that is sold seperately.
Toggle and hold the joysick to the right (►) for three seconds to load the factory settings.
Version
VERSION
This screen shows the version number.
1.00
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WARNINGS AND ERROR MESSAGES
REVERSE POLARITY
CONNECTION BREAK
CONNECT ERROR CHECK MAIN PORT
BALANCE CONNECT ERROR
DC IN TOO LOW
DC IN TOO HIGH
CELL ERROR LOW VOLTAGE
CELL ERROR HIGH VOLTAGE
CELL ERROR VOLTAGE INVALID
CELL NUMBER INCORRECT
INT. TEMP.TOO HIGH
EXT. TEMP.TOO HIGH
The battery/charger connections (red/black)
are reversed.
The battery connection has been discon-
nected.
The battery connection is wrong.
The balance connection is wrong.
The input voltage is less than 11V.
The input voltage is higher than 18V.
The voltage of one cell in the battery pack is
too low.
The voltage of one cell in the battery pack is
too high.
The voltage of one cell in the battery pack is
invalid.
The cell count is wrong.
The internal temperature of the charger is too
high.
The external temperature of the charger is
too high.
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WARNINGS AND ERROR MESSAGES (cont.)
OVER CHARGE
CAPACITY LIMIT
OVER TIME LIMIT
The battery capacity is higher than the maxi-
mum set by the user.
The charging time is higher than the maxi-
mum set by the user.
BATTERY WAS FULL
In balance mode, the battery voltage is higher than the maximum set by the user.
WARRANTY AND SERVICE
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 WARRANTY
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
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WARRANTY AND SERVICE (cont.)
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.
THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL OTHER WAR RANTIES, WHETHER FOR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. HITEC RCD, INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CON SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY RELATING TO THIS PRODUCT, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW. ANY IM PLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY, REPAIR AND SERVICE.
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 to any electronic components or internal assemblies.
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WARRANTY AND SERVICE (cont.)
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 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 ac-
cepted) 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
www.hitecrcd.com
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