HITEC X4 Micro AC-DC User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

FEATURES

• AC/DC Dual Power Input

• Four Independent Charge Ports • Each Port Features Four Popular Battery Connectors

• Four-digit, Independent LEDs Displaying Current and Capacity

• Audible Alarm Indicating Process Termination

• Adjustable Charge Current: 0.1~1 amp

• Comprehensive Safety Features Including Short Circuit, Over Current, Battery Reverse Polarity

and DC Input Voltage Protection

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing the Hitec X4 Micro Charger for your battery charging needs. This unit is
simple to use but its operation does require some basic knowledge on the part of the user. Please
read this operating manual completely and attentively before using this product, as it covers a
wide range of information on operating and charging safety.

The Hitec X4 Micro Charger is designed for charging single-cell LiPo batteries commonly used in
micro RC models. It features four identical but totally independent power outputs which can
deliver up to 4W each. Each output also includes the four most commonly used connectors for
micro batteries. This exibility lets you charge four single-cell batteries with dierent capacities
and connectors at the same time. Convenient dial controls on each output allow you to adjust the
charging current from 0.1-1A . Individual LED displays let you monitor the charging capacity and
cell voltage of each cell during the charge. Get Smart with Hitec!

Molex R

Molex

MX

4-Digit
LED Indicator

Charging Status
LED Indicator

AC Input
Power Port

100-240V

Rotary Dial
for Setting
Charging Current

THE CHARGING OF LITHIUM POLYMER BATTERIES CAN BE DANGEROUS IF CERTAIN PRECAUTIONS ARE
NOT TAKEN. DO NOT TRY TO OPERATE THIS CHARGER UNTIL YOU HAVE READ THIS MANUAL IN ITS
ENTIRETY. NEVER LEAVE THE CHARGER UNATTEDED DURING OPERATION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS
ADVICE MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE OR INJURY.

mCPX

Start/Stop Button

WARNING

DC Input
Power Jack

11-15V

SPECIFICATIONS

• AC Input: 100-240V

• DC Input: 11-15V

• Charge Circuit Power: 4 x 4W ±10%

• Charge Current Range: 0.1 ~ 1.0A ±10%

• Battery Type: 4 x 1 cell LiPo

• Battery Connector Types: Molex / Reversed Molex / MX / mCPX

• Operating Temperature: 32 ~ 122°F (0~ 50°C)

• Dimensions: 5.2 x 3.9 x 2.0 in. (132x100x50mm)

• Net Weight: 9.9 oz. (280g)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES OR THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CAN RESULT IN SEVERE INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF LIFE.

! Never leave the charger unattended when it is connected to its power supply.
! Please read this entire instruction manual completely and attentively before using this product,
as it covers a wide range of information on operation and safety.
! If any malfunction is found, TERMINATE THE PROCESS AT ONCE and refer to the instruction
manual.
! Keep the charger away from dust, moisture, water, excessive heat, direct sunlight and vibration.

! The maximum allowable input voltage is 240 VAC when using the supplied AC power cord or
15VDC when using an external DC power source.

! The charger and the battery should be put on a heat-resistant, non-ammable and
non-conductive surface. Never place them on a car seat, carpet or other ammable surface.
! Keep all ammable volatile materials away from the operating area.
! Make sure you know the specications of the battery you are charging 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.

POWERING YOUR CHARGER

There are two ways to power your
X4 Micro Charger. You can use
either a household current with the
supplied AC cord or connect to a
DC power source such as a car
battery with the supplied DC power
connector.

When using
12V battery

power

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POWERING YOUR CHARGER (cont.)

Using an AC power source.
a. Insert the AC power cord into the charger.
b. Insert the AC power cord into a wall

socket (100-240V).

When the charger is powered on, 4 status LEDs will blink once with one beep and all 4-digit LED

indicators will display 8888. After that, they will go blank and reappear displaying the charging

current, indicating the charger is ready to charge.

CAUTION: Each charging port can only charge one kind of battery at the same time.

Using an

AC power

source

OPERATION

CAUTION: Before you Start Charging your Batteries Consider the Following:

! Are you using the right connector and polarity?
! Do you know the mAh and charge rate of your battery? If not, refer to the manufacturer’s instructions.

1. Insert the battery lead into the charge port that matches your battery.

2. Select the charging current by rotating the dial. The charge current is adjustable from 0.1-1amps.

NOTE: Most Micro Batteries should be charged at 1C

3. Press and hold the START/STOP button for 3 seconds to start the charging process. The status

LED will turn red and you will hear a single long beep.

4. During the charging process, the LED display will indicate the charging capacity, battery voltage
and charging current in a continuous loop. The charging status LED indicator will stay red during the
charging process.

5. To stop the charging process, press and hold the START/STOP button for 3 seconds.

6. When the charging process has completed, the charging status LED will turn green and blink 5

times, you will hear an audible sound, and the 4-digit LED will display “FULL”.

NOTE: By pressing the START/STOP button once the 4-digit LED will display “FULL” for the battery

voltage and capacity.

ERROR MESSAGES

When there is an error, the LED will blink red twice per second and an audible alert will sound. After

5 seconds, the red LED will stay illuminated and the 4-digit LED will display the error code.

Error Code Cause of Error

-11-

-22-

-33-

-44-

-55-

ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

For a period of one year from the date of purchase HITEC RCD USA, INC. shall REPAIR OR REPLACE, at their option,
defective equipment covered by this warranty. 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. This warranty only applies to the original purchaser of this product, who purchased and

used the product in the United States of America, Canada and Mexico.

THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER FOR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER
THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. HITEC RCD USA, 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.

Defective Cell - Voltage of cell is too high or too low for safe charging.

The battery polarity is connected incorrectly.

The battery connection is wrong.

Short circuit or current in the battery is too high.

The DC input voltage is too high or too low.

LED DISPLAY INFORMATION

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.

Distributed by

Hitec RCD USA, Inc.

www.hitecrcd.com

12115 Paine Street • Poway, CA 92064 • Ph: 858.748.6948 • [e-mail]

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