Overlander RC6-Touch Instruction Manual

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WARNING : This charger is not a domestic appliance, it should be only used and positioned in the correct environment. Due to the power volatility of Lithium batteries it should be positioned on a fireproof base at least 1.5 meters from any flamable materials
WARNING : Never leave the charger unattended Never exceed maximum battery charge rate Never charge non-approved or non EU compliant Batteries Never charge in the wrong mode Never charge near flammable material
Warning : Read and familiarise yourself with the instruction manual before operating the charger, seek advice from other charger users or Overlander is you are unsure of any proceedures
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WARNING: Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the features of the product before operating.
WARNING: Never leave charger unattended, exceed maximum charge rate, charge with non­approved batteries or charge batteries in the wrong mode. Failure to comply may result in excessive heat, fire and serious Injury
CAUTION: Always power on the charger before connectiong a battery to the charger, or damage to the charger and the battery can result
Output Socket: Connect battery to be charged to the 4.0mm Socket, using supplied charge wires. Caution: Be careful to ensure correct polarity
CAUTION: Always ensure the battery you are charging meets the specifica­tions of this charger and that the charger settings are correct. Not doing so can result in excessive heat and other realted product malfunctions, which can lead to user injury or property damage
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After switching on the charger, the main menu will be visible. Press the arrow keys (”<” or”>”) to toggle between the LiPo/LiIon/LiFe/NiMH/NiCd/Pb/Digital Power/Setup/Data View functions
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This charger recognises the cell count of Lithium batteries automatically. If the battery voltage is below the defined lowest safe voltage, then the charger will not start the charge process.
Tip: We suggest setting parameters in the ‘User Set’ menu before using charger for the first time.
Press here to toggle between screens
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The charger can accept three types of Lithium batteries: LiPo/LiIon/LiFe. IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you use the correct setting for your type of battery and that it is connected appropriately. Failure to do this may risk fire, explosion and serious injury.
Note: Charger will set the charge current according a rate of 1C automatically when you set the capacity of the battery pack. (recommended) If you charge a high-rate battery pack you can set the value of the “Current” higher.
To commence charge/discharge: Select appropriate mode then press touch key for more than 2 seconds to start the process.
This screen displays both the number of cells selected by you, and the number of cells the processor detects. “Read” shows the number of cells found by the charger and “Set” is the number of cells selected by you at the previous menu. If both numbers are identical you can start the charging process by pressing the “Start” button. If not, press the “BACK” button to return to the previous menu, then carefully check the number of cells in the battery pack to attempt again.
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Peak temperature, measured by the temperature sensor
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“CHARGE” mode can be “Man” or “Auto”. In “Man” mode, the battery will charge at the current you set at the display. However in “Auto” mode, you need to set the upper limit of charge current to avoid possible damage to the battery. This is because some batteries of low impedence and small capacity can lead to a higher charge current by the processor in automatic charge mode
The trigger voltage for automatic charger termination of NiMH and NiCd batteries ranges from 5 to 20mV per cell. If set higher, there is a danger of overcharging the battery; if it is set lower, there is a possibility of premature termination. Please refer to the technical specifications of the battery, but this is best left at the default setting
In “DISCHARGE” mode the discharge current ranges from 0.1A to 5.0A and the final voltage ranges from
0.1 to 24.0V. The final voltage of NiMH batteries is
1.0V/Cell and NiCd is 0.85V/cell. Please refer to the instructions recommended by the battery manufacturer
In “CYCLE” mode the charger can perform 1-5 cycles of DCHG>CHG or CHG>DCHG continually. Please set up carefully to avoid risk of damage to the battery. To set the parameters, please follow the “Cycle set” Menu.
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When NiMH or NiCd battery is on the cycling process of charge/discharge, it may become warm. The program incorporates a time delay function to allow the battery enough time to cool down during the two cycle process. The value ranges from 1 to 60 minutes. If you are not sure, we advise you to set the time above 15 minutes or longer, to allow the batteries to fully cool
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This is programmed for charging Pb batties with nominal voltages from 2 to 20V. Pb batteries cannot be charged rapidly as they can only deliver relatively low current compared to their capacity. The optimal charge current will be 1/10 of the capacity. Please follow the instructions supplied by the battery manufactuer
Pb mode is for charging Pb batteries only. You can set up the charge current using the settings. It is possible to set the Pack./ CAPAC/CURR/ENDV for the battery. The charge current ranges from 0.1-10.0A and the voltage needs to be matched with the battery being charged. Start the charge process by pressing the “Enter” key for more than 2 seconds
Set the cell count, discharge current and battery capacity in this menu. The discharge current ranges from 0.1-2.0A and the voltage should be matched with the battery being discharge. Start the discharge process by pressing the “Enter” key for more than 2 seconds
The screen shows the state of the charge/ discharge process. To stop the process, press “Back” key once.
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to key back to previous screen
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In this mode, charger can provide output power of DC3.0V-24V for the other electronic equipment to a max of 60 watt output for the power supply application.
In the digital power menu, the charger shows the parameters defined by the user previously. If you do not need to modify the settings, press the “START” button for more than 2 seconds
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Tips: When you press “view”, the charger will enter into the resistance measurement process for one time only. Please ensure that you have connected the battery to the output socket port of the charger
You can use the balance function to correct unbalanced battery packs.
Press “balance” to choose battery types. Then, “Start” button to begin balancing
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RC6 Touch
Input voltage error. Either below or above the limit of 11-18V
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RC6 Touch
Thankyou for purchasing the RC6-Touch Balance charger. We will do our best to provide you with a comprehensive after-sales service and protect your rights and interests.
We provide a warranty for this product for a period of one year from the date of purchase. In cases where customers can not provide an effective proof of purchase, we will refer to the date of the charger’s construction.
Overlander accepts no liability in the case of user disassembly, alteration, or damage caused by improper use.
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The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive is now UK law. The legislation aims to make producers pay for the collection, treatment and recovery of waste electrical equipment. The regulations also mean that suppliers of equipment like high street shops and internet retailers must allow consumers to return their waste equipment free of charge.
The amount of WEEE we throw away is increasing by around 5% each year, making it the fastest growing waste stream in the UK.
● Much of the UK’s WEEE ends up in landfill, where the lead and other toxins it contains can cause
soil and water contamination. This can have a harmful effect on natural habitat, wildlife and also human health.
● Many electrical items that we throw away can be repaired or recycled. Recycling items helps to
save our natural finite resources and also reduces the environmental and health risks associated with sending electrical goods to landfill.
Distributors of new Electric and Electronic Equipment (EEE) have a part to play in reducing the amount of WEEE going into landfill sites.
Overlander Batteries is obliged under these regulations to offer our customers free take-back of their WEEE on a like-for-like basis when they buy a new Electrical or Electronic product from us.
Goods are marked with this symbol to show that they were produced after 13th August 2005, and should be disposed of separately from normal household waste so that they can be recycled.
If you have any more questions regarding battery recycling please feel free to contact us.
This product must not be disposed of with other waste. Instead, it is the user’s responsibility to dispose of their waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collections point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. (WEEE) The sperate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that is is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment
Under the Waste Battery regulations, Overlander Batteries are also now offering a take back scheme for all portable waste batteries. You can return your waste batteries to our business premises in person (please do not post). Alternatively, you can find your local recycling facility at www.BatteryBack.org
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