INSTRUCTION MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION
Introduction ................................................................................................. 3
Parts Layout ....................................................................................................................... 4
Specications and Charger Layout ............................................................ 5
Features ........................................................................................................ 6
Warnings and Safety Notes ......................................................................... 9
Power Supply Connections ....................................................................... 12
Programing Interface ................................................................................ 13
User Interface ............................................................................................. 14
Input Operation .............................................................................................................14
Initial Systems Setup ................................................................................. 14
Settings Menu ............................................................................................................14
System Settings .......................................................................................................... 14
Safety Protection ....................................................................................... 15
Charger Parameters .................................................................................. 16
Charger Operations ................................................................................... 17
1. Battery Settings .................................................................................................. 17
2. Charging Program ............................................................................................. 19
3. Program Start ...................................................................................................... 20
4. Program Stop ...................................................................................................... 21
5. Program Complete ............................................................................................ 21
Information Displayed During Operation ............................................................22
1. Charging Status Monitor.................................................................................22
2. Graph ..................................................................................................................... 22
3. Balance Status .....................................................................................................22
Using the Charge Master Charge Control Software ..........................................23
Volt Meter .........................................................................................................................23
Memory Presets - Data Store/Load .........................................................................24
1. Storing Presets .................................................................................................... 24
2. Recalling Data ..................................................................................................... 24
Error Messages ...............................................................................................................24
Warranty and Service ................................................................................ 26
Please read this entire operating manual before using the X1 Touch 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.
WARNING: 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.
• NEVER EVER LEAVE YOUR CHARGER UNATTENDED WHILE IN
OPERATION.
• NEVER CHARGE ON OR AROUND COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.
• NEVER CHARGE A DAMAGED BATTERY PACK.
• 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.
• IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU UTILIZE A SAFETY
DEVICE SUCH AS A STEEL CASE OR LIPO SACK™ WHILE CHARGING
LITHIUM CHEMISTRY BATTERIES.
• 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.
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.
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INTRODUCTION (cont.) SPECIFICATIONS AND CHARGER LAYOUT
Congratulations on your choice of the Hitec X1 Touch digital, intelligent touch
screen interface charger from Hitec RCD USA. The Hitec X1 Touch is a high-performance, microprocessor controlled charge/discharge station with battery
management capabilities that are suitable for use with most popular battery
types. The X1 Touch also features integrated balancing for six-cell, LithiumPolymer (LiPo), Lithium-Ferrite (LiFe) and Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) batteries.
Parts Layout
1. Hitec X1 Touch Charger
2. AC Power Cord
3. DC Power Cord
4. 18AWG Wire Charging Cable
5. Balancing Board Cable
6. Universal Balancing Board
Speci cations
AC Input 100 - 240 Volts AC
DC Input 11-18 Volt DC
Charge circuit power 55 Watts
Charge current range 0.1 - 7.0 Amps
Discharge current range 5 Watts
Discharge current power 0.1-2.0 Amps
Current drain for balancing port 200mA per cell
NiCd/NiMH battery cell count 1-15 Cells
LiPo/LiFe/Lilon cell count 1-6 Cells
Pb battery voltage 2-20V
Net weight 19 oz.
Color LCD Touch Screen
3.2” (320 x 420 dot)
DC Input
11-18V AC
Balance Socket - XH
Air Intake Duct
Battery Socket
Temperature Probe
Socket
USB Port for PC
Control & Firmware
Upgrade
This unit is simple to use, but the operation of a sophisticated automatic
charger such as the Hitec X1 Touch requires some knowledge on behalf of
the operator. These operating instructions are designed to ensure that you
can quickly become familiar with its functions and capabilities. It is impor-
Smart
Cooling Fan
tant that you read this manual in its entirety before you attempt to use the
X1 Touch charger for the rst time.
Tilt Stand
AC Input
Power Port
100-240V AC
Universal Balancing
Board
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FEATURES
FEATURES (cont.)
Touch Screen Interface System
The X1 Touch is equipped with a 3.2” color touch sensitive LCD screen. Featuring
an intuitive, easy-to-use setup system, the X1 Touch has all the important setup
features conveniently located on the home screen.
Charging Status Monitor
When the charger is in use, all the important information is available for display on
the screen. This enables the user to easily check a variety of information including
the charging capacity, cell voltage, elapsed charging time, and the internal and
external temperature. The X1 Touch also has the ability to display the charge voltage
in a graph form which helps the user monitor the status of the charging process at
any time.
Optimized Operating Software
The Hitec X1 Touch features an AUTO function that automatically adjusts the current
during the charging and discharging operations. It can prevent overcharging which
may lead to an explosion due to improper parameters set by the user, especially for
Lithium batteries. The X1 Touch will disconnect the circuit automatically and produce an audible alarm upon detection of abnormal voltage or current loads. The X1
Touch is designed to increase operator safety by monitoring the voltage and current
activity throughout the charge or discharge processes.
Dual Power Input
The X1 Touch has the ability to operate on a variety of power sources. The power
source can be a 12 volt automotive-type battery, an 11 ~ 18 volt DC power supply,
or a 100 ~ 240 volt AC household current.
Internal Independent Lithium Battery Balancer
The Hitec X1 Touch employs an internal, individual cell voltage balancer. It isn’t
necessary to connect a third party balancer for balance charging. Simply use the
included Universal Balancing Board when connecting Lithium packs.
Balancing of Individual Lithium Cells
The Hitec X1 Touch can monitor and balance each cell individually while charging
or discharging the battery. Error messages will be displayed on the screen and the
process will terminate automatically if the voltage of any single cell is abnormal.
Accommodates Most Popular Types of Lithium Chemistry Batteries
The Hitec X1 Touch is capable of charging the most popular types of lithium chemistry batteries, including LiPo, Li-Ion and the new LiFe series of batteries.
Fast and Storage Modes for Lithium Batteries
The X1 Touch allows for Fast and Storage Modes for Lithium charging. Fast Mode
reduces the overall charge time for quick turnaround at the eld or track, keeping in
mind that standard charging will result in a more complete charge at full capacity.
Storage Mode allows for safe, longer term storage of lithium batteries. Storing LiPo
batteries at full charge can increase the probability of cell damage and pack “puing.”
Cyclic Charging/Discharging
Continuous charge/discharge or discharge/charge functions are available to refresh
or restore NiCd and NiMH battery capacity and performance. These cycles can be
set to automatically repeat from 1 to 5 times.
Data Store/Load
The charger can store up to 5 dierent charge/discharge proles for your convenience. Each prole can store settings for battery type and charge/discharge parameters. You can easily recall these saved proles to increase simplicity and eciency
of common processes.
Memory Preset
The charger can store up to 5 dierent charge/discharge proles for your convenience. You can keep the data pertaining to the program setting of the battery for
continuous charging or discharging.
Users can call out this data at any time without any special program setting.
Termination Voltage Control
The end charge voltage can be adjusted for each type of battery chemistry, up to
the maximum safe limit.
Battery Meter
The battery meter displays the total battery voltage for Pb, NiMH and NiCd packs.
For Lithium chemistry batteries, the X1 Touch displays the total pack voltage, individual cell voltage and the highest and lowest voltages for each cell.
Re-Peak Mode of NiMH/NiCd Batteries
In re-peak charge mode, the charger can automatically peak charge the battery
once, twice or three times in a row. This is helpful for making sure the battery is fully
charged and for checking how well the battery takes a charge.
Delta-peak Sensitivity for NiMH/NiCd
Delta-peak charging for NiMH and NiCd batteries monitors the pack’s voltage and
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FEATURES (cont.) WARNINGS AND SAFETY NOTES
terminates the charge when the pack reaches full capacity. You can adjust the peak
mV setting to either increase or decrease the charger’s sensitivity to the voltage
Warning, Caution, Tip and Note Boxes
drop that occurs when the pack nears full capacity.
Warning: Be sure to read this section for your own safety.
A lower mV setting is more sensitive and will terminate the charge process
earlier than a higher mV setting.
Automatic Charging Current Limit
You can set the upper limit of the charging current when charging your NiMH or
Caution: Be sure to read this section to prevent accidents and
damage to your charger.
Tip: This section will help you maximize the performance of your
charger.
Note: This section will provide more detailed explanations.
NiCd batteries. This is useful for NiMH batteries of low impedance and capacity
when charging in the ‘AUTO’ charging mode.
These warnings and safety notes are of the utmost importance. You must follow
Capacity Limit
The charging capacity is always calculated as the charging current multiplied by
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.
time. If the charging capacity exceeds the limit, the process will terminate automatically when a maximum value is set.
Temperature Threshold (requires optional temperature sensor, PN# 44159)
NEVER LEAVE THE CHARGER UNATTENDED WHEN IT IS CONNECTED TO ITS
POWER SOURCE. IF ANY MALFUNCTION IS FOUND, TERMINATE THE PROCESS AT
ONCE AND REFER TO THE OPERATION MANUAL.
NiCd and NiMH batteries become warm as the charge process completes. This is a
normal condition and should be expected as the Delta-peak charge process completes the charging cycle. If the user inadvertently sets the mV sensitivity to an
abnormally high value or if there is a problem with the battery (i.e, one or more bad
cells in the pack), the battery temperature could exceed safe limits. If the external
temperature limit option is enabled and the optional temperature sensor is installed
and placed on the battery, the charge process will terminate if the user-set temperature limit is reached.
• The allowable DC input voltage is 11-18V DC.
• The allowable AC input voltage is 100-240V AC.
• Keep the charger away from dust, damp, rain, heat, direct sunlight and excessive
vibration.
• If the charger is dropped or suers any type of impact, it should be inspected by
an authorized service station before using it again.
• This charger and the battery should be put on a heat-resistant, non-ammable
and non-conductive surface.
Lithium and Pb batteries should NEVER get warm during the charge
process.
• Never place them on a car seat, carpet or similar surface. Keep all ammable volatile materials away from the operating area.
• Make sure you know the specications of the battery to be charged or
Processing Time Limit
Maximum charge and discharge process time limits can be set to protect against
possible battery defects. This is highly recommended when charging Lithium chemistry batteries.
discharged to ensure it meets the requirements of this charger. If the program is
set up incorrectly, the battery and charger can be damaged.
• Fire or explosion can occur due to overcharging.
• 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 discon-
Hitec Charge Master Software
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 view charge data in real-time graphs. You can also initiate
processes, control charging and update rmware from the “Hitec Charge Master”
software.
necting.
• Never attempt to charge or discharge the following types of batteries:
- A battery tted with an integral charge circuit or a protection circuit
- A battery pack which consists of dierent types of cells (including dierent
manufacturer’s cells)
- A battery that is already fully charged or just slightly discharged and
non-rechargeable batteries (these pose an explosion hazard)
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WARNINGS AND SAFETY NOTES (cont.) WARNINGS AND SAFETY NOTES cont.
- 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 manufacturer to be suitable for
the currents the charger delivers during the charge process
PLEASE BEAR IN MIND THE FOLLOWING POINTS BEFORE COMMENCING 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 discharging?
• 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.
Standard Battery Parameters
LiPo LiIon LiFe NiCd NiMH Pb
Nominal Voltage
Max. Charge Voltage
Storage Voltage
Min. Discharge Voltage
WHEN ADJUSTING YOUR X1 TOUCH CHARGING PARAMETERS, BE SURE YOU
SELECT THE PROPER BATTERY TYPE AND CELL VOLTAGE FOR THE TYPE OF
CELL YOU ARE CHARGING. CHARGING BATTERIES WITH THE WRONG SET
TINGS MAY CAUSE THE CELLS TO BURST, CATCH FIRE OR EXPLODE.
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
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 Touch to your battery must be of an acceptable current rating to handle the applied charge current. For maximum safety and charging eectiveness, 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 specic
battery type and size before initiating a charge or discharge process.
Do not attempt to disassemble or modify Lithium or Lead-Acid battery packs.
Discharging
The X1 Touch discharging functions are for two specic 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 LITHIUM
CELL WILL DO PERMANENT DAMAGE. REFER TO THE STANDARD BATTERY
PARAMETERS TABLE ON PAGE 10 OF THIS MANUAL FOR MINIMUM DIS
CHARGE VOLTAGES.
Charging
Before charging your batteries, it is critical that you determine the maximum allowable charge rate for your batteries. The X1 Touch 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 oering Lithium cells that can
be charged at greater than 1C but this should ALWAYS be veried before charging
a Lithium battery at rates higher than 1C. Voltage is just as critical as the charging
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 Touch 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 Touch, 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.
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).
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POWER SUPPLY CONNECTIONS PROGRAMING INTERFACE
The X1 Touch can be powered either from a wall outlet supplying 100240VAC (50-60Hz) using the included AC power cord, or from a 12VDC
automotive battery or an 11 ~ 18 volt DC, 30 amp power supply. If using an
automotive-type battery, make sure it is fully charged before using the X1
Touch. A fully charged 12VDC automotive battery should have a nominal
voltage of about 13.8V.
Using the supplied 4mm bullet
Using an AC power cord.
connectors and ePower 30A power
supply.
MAIN MENU
When you power up the charger, you will see the following screen. This is
the Main Menu (HOME) screen of the X1 Touch charger.
1. Indicates the current battery settings including: Battery Type /
Number of Cells / Charge and Discharge current and if applicable, Preset Number.
2. BATT TYPE - Battery Type Selection Buttons (choose from LiPo, LiIon, LiFe, NiMh, NiCd
and Pb).
3. OPERATION - Operation-Type Selection Buttons (Operation selections are dependent
on the type of battery selected).
4. CELLS - Press to enter the Cell Count Selection Screen.
5. CAPACITY - Press to enter the Battery Capacity & Charge/Discharge Current selection
screen.
6. SETTING - Press to enter the Settings Menu to set System Settings, Safety Protection
and Charger Parameter Settings.
7. PRESET - Press to go to the Preset Screen, 5 di erent charge/discharge pro les are
stored here.
8. START - Start button, press to begin the operation indicated on the operation menu.
Current Battery Setup
1. Battery Type: LiPo/Lilon/LiFe/NiMH/
NiCd/Pb
2. Battery Cell Count
Using alligator terminal clips
attached to a car battery.
3. Charging Current (0.1-7.0A)
4. Discharging Current (0.1-2.0A)
5. Preset Number (P1-P5)
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USER INTERFACE
SAFETY PROTECTION
INPUT OPERATION
Browse - Touch the arrows ▲ AND ▼ or ◄ AND ► to browse the selections.
Select - Touch your selection on the screen for conrmation.
Start - Touch the button or touch and hold the operation program for
3 seconds to start the selected program.
Enter - Conrms data and takes you back to the previous screen.
Next - Takes you to the next setting screen.
INITIAL SYSTEMS SETUP
Settings Menu
Before you start using you charger, you may want to adjust the system settings to
your liking. In the System Setup Menu, you can set System Settings, Safety Protection Settings and Charger Parameters. Use the ◄ and ► to go to the previous or
next system setting and press “NEXT” to enter the selected program menu.
Systems Menu
In the Systems Setting menu, you can adjust a variety of preferences as indicated in
the chart below.
ITEM SELECTION DESCRIPTION
KEY BEEP ON/OFF Turns On or O the beeping sound that occurs when you touch a function key.
BUZZER ON/OFF
LCD LIGHT 1 ~ 5 Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen.
THEME
ABOUT - Displays Model / Serial Numbers and Hardware / Software versions.
RESTORE YES / NO Resets Charger to Default Factory Settings.
Blue, Red, Yellow,
or Green
Turns On or O the sounds that occur during operation, alerting to dierent
mode changes.
Changes the color scheme of the touch screen inputs.
In the Safety Protection Settings Menu, you have the ability to set specic
safety settings to further protect the charger against errors.
You should always check the safety settings prior to starting a
charge or discharge process as the Safety Protection Settings values
are always retained at the last set value.
ITEM SELECTION DESCRIPTION
Similar to the Safety Timer, Capacity Cut-O allows you to limit
CAPACITY
CUT OFF
SAFETY
TIME
TEMP
CUTOFF
OFF
100-20000 mAh
OFF
1-720 Minutes
20 C/68 F 80 C/176 F
You can touch and on the screen to turn these functions
ON or OFF. To change the parameters, use the ◄- and +► keys.
The TEMP CUT OFF function can not be OFF. You must use the optional
temperature cable for this function to operate.
the maximum charge capacity of the charging process. Limiting a
charge process on a 1200mAh battery to 1300mAh, for example,
can protect against extreme overcharging. Consult your battery
manufacturer’s recommendation for capacity limits.
The X1 Touch has an integrated safety timer for all charge processes. You can set the maximum charge time as a backup in the event
the X1 Touch is unable to detect the proper charge cut o conditions. This can happen when charging faulty cells, exhausted packs,
or packs exhibiting abnormal resistance or voltage uctuations.
If you are using the optional external Temperature Sensor, you can
set the temperature cut o. If you are not using the Temperature
Sensor, leave this setting as is.
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CHARGER PARAMETERS CHARGER OPERATIONS
In this section, you can adjust the maximum voltage per cell during the
charge process and the minimum voltage per cell for the discharge process.
THIS IS ONLY RECOMMENDED FOR ADVANCED USERS.
By setting the END VOLTAGE CHARGE to any POSITIVE SETTING
above the default value, you ACCEPT ALL RESPONSIBILITY for ANY
DAMAGES, INJURY, or any other LOSS which may result. If you can
not accept this responsibility, then DO NOT OPERATE YOUR CHARGER UNLESS ALL TVC POSITIONS ARE SET TO THE DEFAULT VALUE!
ITEM SELECTION DESCRIPTION
DELTA-PEAK
SENSE
END VOLT
CHARGE
WARNING
END VOLT
DISCHARGE
REST TIME 1 - 120 Minutes
3 - 15 mV/Cell
LiPo 4.18 - 4.3V/Cell
LiIon 4.08 - 4.2 V/Cell
LiFe 3.58 - 3.7 V/Cell
LiPo 3.0 - 3.3V/Cell
LiIon 2.9 - 3.2V/Cell
LiFe 2.6 - 2.9V/Cell
NiMH 0.1 - 1.1 V/Cell
NiCd 0.1 - 1.1 V/Cell
Pb 1.8 V/Cell
AVAILABLE ONLY WHEN NiCd OR NiMH BATTERY TYPES ARE SELECTED.
You can adjust the peak mV setting to either increase or decrease the
charger’s sensitivity to the voltage drop that occurs when the pack nears
full capacity.
This is the voltage level at which the X1 Touch will stop charging the battery. This feature allows LiPo and LiFe packs to be
charged in excess of recommended cell terminal voltages.
THIS IS ONLY INTENDED FOR EXPERT USERS, ANY CHANGES TO DEFAULT SET TINGS ARE COMPLETELY AT YOUR OWN RISK.
This is the voltage level at which the X1 Touch will stop discharging the
battery. It is displayed as volts PER CELL in the pack and not as total pack
voltage.
AVAILABLE ONLY WHEN NiCd OR NiMH BATTERY TYPES ARE SELECTED.
Rest time refers to the waiting period between cyclic discharge/charge
processes. Nickel chemistry batteries bene t by having a “rest” period
between cycles to allow the voltage to normalize between cells and let
heat generated by the charge process to dissipate.
Connecting the Battery
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.
Using the Balance Socket
The X1 Touch package includes our Universal Balancing Board that accomodates most popular balancing connections. Plug the balancing board into
the charger as shown below, then plug the battery into the proper socket on
the balancing board, making sure the polarity is correct.
Failure to connect as shown in this diagram will damage the charger
and/or battery.
1. BATTERY SETTINGS
There are three basic settings for your battery: Battery Type, Number of Cells,
and Capacity and Current.
Battery Type
Use the up ▲ and down ▼ arrows on the screen to scroll through the 6
di erent battery types. The active selection will be highlighted by a frame
around it, as shown here.
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CHARGER OPERATIONS (cont.) CHARGER OPERATIONS (cont.)
Number of Cells
Touch the CELLS icon to enter the cell selection screen. Use the ◄- and +►
to select the exact number of cells that are in your pack.
Battery Capacity and Current
Touch the CAPACITY icon to enter the cell selection screen. Use the ◄- and
+► to select the exact capacity of your pack. The battery capacity setting
is interlocked with the charging and discharging amperage. These settings
are based on a default 1C charge/discharge rate. Therefore when the battery
capacity increases by 100mAh, the charging/discharging amperage will be
increased by 0.1A. If your battery’s manufacturer recommends a charge or
discharge rate other than 1C, you can adjust those rates separately.
If your battery capacity is below 1000 mAh, such as an 850mAh
pack, we recommend setting the capacity below the actual capacity
(i.e. 800mAh).
Never use a Charge or Discharge Current setting that exceeds the
manufacturer’s recommendation.
2. CHARGING PROGRAM
The available program modes are dependent on the battery type used. The
chart below lists the dierent operations available for each type of battery.
Use the up ▲ and down ▼ arrows on the screen to nd the program operation you wish to use.
BATTERY
TYPE
LiPo
LiIon
LiFe
NiCd
NiMH
Pb
Lead
Acid
PROGRAM
OPERATION
CHARGE This is the normal CHARGING mode for Lithium chemistry batteries.
DISCHARGE This is the normal DISCHARGING mode for Lithium chemistry batteries.
STORAGE
FAST CHG.
BAL. CHARGE
VOLT METER
CHARGE
AUTO CHG.
DISCHARGE This is the Normal Mode for discharging NiMH/NiCd batteries.
RE-PEAK
CYCLE
VOLT METER The user can check NiCd or NiMH battery pack’s total voltage.
CHARGE Standard Charge Mode for Pb type batteries.
DISCHARGE Standard Discharge Mode for Pb type batteries.
VOLT METER The user can check Pb (Lead Acid) battery pack’s total voltage.
Storage Mode is best used for charging or discharging Lithium chemistry
batteries that will be stored for a long period of time.
With Fast Mode Charging, the total charge capacity is reduced but the
charge process will take less time.
Balance Charging balances the voltage of each cell while charging.
Note: WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND CHARGING LITHIUM BATTERIES IN
BALANCE MODE.
Volt Meter is used to check the Lithium chemistry battery’s total voltage,
the highest and lowest voltage and each cell’s individual voltage.
This is the normal CHARGING mode for NiCd and NiMH batteries using
the current set by the user.
In Auto Charge Mode, the charger automatically detects the connected
NiMH or NiCd battery and determines the proper full charge and cuto
thresholds.
NOTE: Setting the upper charge current limit for safe levels based on
your battery specications will ensure safe charging of your specic
battery.
In Re-peak Mode, the charger will automatically peak charge the battery
once, twice or three times in a row. This process is good for conrming
the battery is fully charged and for verifying how well the battery can
accept a fast charge.
In Cycle Mode, you can program the charger to automatically process
up to 5 charge/discharge or discharge/charge cycles. This is helpful for
refreshing and balancing the battery’s performance.
DESCRIPTION
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CHARGER OPERATIONS (cont.) CHARGER OPERATIONS cont.
3. PROGRAM START
Touch the start button or touch and hold the framed Operation Program
for 3 seconds to start the program. The charger will check the number of
battery cells automatically. If the detected result and your setting match, the
charger will begin the selected operation.
Information Displayed during Operation
Battery Information >
< Current Operations
Capacity Supplied > < Pack Voltage
Elapsed Time > < External Temperature*
Charge/Discharge > < Internal Temperature
Current
*when used with optional
temperature probe
4. PROGRAM STOP
To stop the charge or discharge process, touch STOP. The process will stop
and you will be taken back to the Main Menu
5. PROGRAM COMPLETE
When the program progress is completed, an audible sound will be heard
and the charger will display the completed process information.
If the settings are incorrect, an error message will be displayed. Touch the Home
button to go back to the main menu and correct the setting before proceeding.
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CHARGER OPERATIONS (cont.) CHARGER OPERATIONS (cont.)
INFORMATION DISPLAYED DURING OPERATION
1. CHARGING STATUS MONITOR
When the charger is operating, the
user can easily check the real-time
status of the charging capacity, cell
voltage, charging time, as well as
external and internal temperatures.
2. GRAPH
The X1 Touch also has the ability to
display the total pack voltage in a
graph which helps the user monitor
the charging status. Touch “GRAPH”
to show the charging or discharging curve.
3. BALANCE STATUS
When charging Lithium chemistry batteries in balance mode, you can monitor the balance status and internal resistance of the battery pack.
USING THE CHARGE MASTER CHARGE CONTROL SOFTWARE
Visit the Hitec RCD USA (www.hitecrcd.com) website to download the free
CHARGE MASTER software for Windows PC’s. With the Charge Master software, you can control your charger settings, initiate the operation process,
monitor a variety of processes, load data and update your charger’s rmware.
VOLT METER
Using the VOLT METER function, you have the ability to check the total voltage of your battery pack. If you are checking a Lithium chemistry battery
attached to a balancing board, you can also see the highest voltage, lowest
voltage and each individual cell’s voltage.
Note: The internal battery resistance also includes the leads and connectors in the calculation.
Connecting a Lithium chemistry
battery attached to a balance board
to see individual cell voltages.
Connecting a battery directly to the
charger to see the total voltage of
a pack.
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CHARGER OPERATIONS (cont.) CONFORMITY DECLARATION
MEMORY PRESETS – DATA STORE/LOAD
The X1 Touch charger can store up to 5 dierent charge/discharge proles
for your convenience. These stored proles can be recalled quickly without
having to go through the setup process.
1. STORING PRESETS
Enter the Presets menu and touch edit next to the preset you would like to
create. Select the Battery Type, Number of Cells, Operation, Charge Current
and Discharge Current, then touch CONFIRM to save the data and return to
the previous screen.
2. RECALLING DATA
In the PRESET menu, the basic settings of the proles are displayed. To use
a preset, touch the desired preset settings bar to select it. You will then be
returned to the Main Menu and the setting of the selected preset will be
displayed at the top of the screen. Press start to execute the operation.
ERROR MESSAGES
The X1 Touch incorporates a variety of functions to verify the operation and
the state of the electronics. In the event of an error, the error screen will
display the cause of the error and emit an audible sound.
INT. TEMP TOO HIGH
EXT. TEMP TOO HIGH
DC IN TOO LOW Input voltage is less than 11V.
DC IN TOO HIGH Input voltage is higher than 18V.
OVER TIME LIMIT The charging time has exceeded the maximum charging time set by the user.
OVER CAPACITY LIMIT The battery capacity has exceeded the maximum capacity set by the user.
REVERSE POLARITY Incorrect polarity detected.
CONNECTION BREAK The battery connection has been lost or interrupted.
CELL NUMBER ERROR The cell number entered during setup is incorrect.
BALANCE CONNECTER
ERROR
NO BATTERY There is no battery connected to the charger.
CONNECTION ERROR There is an error in the battery connection, check connection and try again.
BATTERY WAS FULL
The internal temperature of the unit is too high, terminate the process and
allow the unit to cool down.
The temperature detected by the external temperature probe has exceeded
the limit set by the user.
The balance connection is wrong. Check the connections and try again.
When Charging in balance mode, the charger has detected that the cell
voltages have exceeded the user’s specied voltage.
The Hitec X1 Touch satises all relevant and mandatory EC directives and FCC Part
15 Subpart B:2008.
This product has been tested to meet the following technical standards:
Test Standards Title Result
CE-LVD EN60335-2-29
EN55014-1
EN55014-2
CE-EMC
EN1000-3-2
EN1000-3-3
FCC FCC Part 15
For safety of household and similar electrical
appliances
Electromagnetic compatibility-requirements for
household appliances, electric tools and similar
apparatus - Part 1: Emission
Electromagnetic compatibility-requirements for
household appliances, electric tools and similar
apparatus - Part 2: Immunity-Product family
standard
Limits-Limits for harmonic current emissions
(equipment input current < 16A per phase)
Limits-Limitation of voltage chargers, voltage
uctuations and icker in public low-voltage
supply systems, for equipment with related current < 16A per phase and not subject to conditional connection
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC),
Conduction Emission & Radiation Emission
Conforms
Conforms
Conforms
Conforms
Conforms
Conforms
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 to any
electronic components or internal assemblies.
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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 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 WARRANTIES, 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 CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY RELATING
TO THIS PRODUCT, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW. ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON
THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY, REPAIR AND SERVICE.
NOTES
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 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
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www.hitecrcd.com
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