Team Orion advantage one, Advantage One 405 Instruction Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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1. NiMH/NiCd charge start/stop button
2. Charge current selection
3. LiPo charge start/stop button
4. Charge current setting/actual display
5. Charge lead connectors
6. Balance plug connectors
7. AC power cord
8. DC power cord
9. DC power input connector
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Thank you for choosing this Team Orion Advantage One
charger. This charger features the latest developments in
battery charging technology. It is compatible with the most
popular battery types and can use either AC or DC power
sources. Please read these instructions carefully before
using the charger.
SAFETY RECOMMDENDATIONS
Chargers and batteries used in RC cars are high power
products, misuse or mishandling could result in personal
injury or damage to property.
LiPo/LiFe and NiCd/NiMH batteries require different
charging methods, make sure that you properly identify the type of battery you are charging and setup the
charger accordingly.
Setup the charge parameters according to the battery
manufacturer specications.
Make sure you are using a stable power source.
Use the charger in a well ventilated area, away from
electrically conductive or ammable materials.
Do not let children use the charger without the super-
vision of an adult.
Never leave the charger without supervision while it is
powered on.
This charger is designed for indoor use only. Do not
expose to heat, direct sunlight, water or humidity.
Do not block the charger’s ventilation openings.
Always inspect the charger, batteries and connections
before using the charger; do not charge damaged
batteries or bloated batteries.
Do not connect AC and DC power simultaneously.
Do not attempt to recharge batteries which are not
compatible with this charger.
Let the battery cool down before recharging it.
The charger and batteries can become hot during use.
Take great care before handling them.
If the battery and/or charger have suspicious reactions
during the charge or discharge, such as overheating,
venting or leaking, immediately disconnect the battery
and charger and store them in a safe location, away
from people or electrically conductive and/or ammable
materials.
CHARGER FEATURES
Microprocessor controlled
Automatic charge cut-off
Integrated power supply
LED charge current display
Works with AC or DC power sources
Up to 4A charge current
Integrated balancer w/JST-XH balance ports
Charges NiCd/NiMH batteries up to 8 cells
Charges LiPo batteries with 2 to 4 cells
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HOW TO USE
Connect the charger to a stable and grounded power
source, either 100-240VAC mains power outlet or a 12VDC
power supply. An unstable power source may cause the
charger to malfunction and create hazardous conditions.
The charger has an integrated 120 minutes safety timer.
If you are charging a very high capacity battery, you may
need to restart the charge for the battery to become fully
charged.
WARNING! With LiPo batteries, the balancing plug must
always be connected to the charger, do not attempt to
charge LiPo batteries which are not equipped with a compatible balance plug. Attempting to charge a LiPo battery
in Nixx mode will probably cause the battery to fail and
could result in a re, possibly causing damage to property
and personal injury.
Before starting the charge, you must setup the charge
current!
LED FUNCTION
LED off: no function
Red LED ashing: battery connected
Red LED lit: charging
Green LED ashing: battery almost full, peak detection
mode (Nixx) or CV charge mode (LiPo)
Green LED lit: charge complete
CHARGE CURRENT
The charge current is adjusted by using the + and – keys
before starting the charge.
The charge current LED will light in relation to the set-
ting. During the charge, the LED will show the actual
charge current. Depending on the battery type the
effective maximal charge current might be lower than
4A so not all the LED will be lit.
The standard charge current is 1C (one time the battery
capacity).
WARNING! The minimum charge current of this charger is
1A; this might be too high for certain batteries and cause
them to overheat and create hazardous conditions. Make
sure that you properly identify the battery type/speci-
cations and always follow the manufacturer’s charge
recommendations.
CHARGING NIMH/NICD BATTERIES
Connect the battery to the charger using the charge
lead connectors.
Use the + and – key to adjust the charge current.
Press and hold the NIXX key until the red LED lights
solid and the fans start spinning, charge has started.
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When the charger enters peak detection mode (battery
almost full) the green LED ashes.
Once the charge is completed, the green LED will
remain lit.
Disconnect the battery once the charge has completed
CHARGING LIPO BATTERIES
Connect the battery to the charger using the charge
lead connectors.
Connect the battery balancing plug to the appropriate
balance port (LiPo charge cannot work without balan-
cing).
Use the + and – key to adjust the charge current.
Press and hold the LIPO key until the red LED lights
solid and the fans start spinning, charge has started.
When the charger enters CV charge mode (battery
almost full) the green LED ashes*.
Once the charge is completed, the green LED will
remain lit.
Disconnect the battery once the charge has completed
Note: You can stop the charge process at any time by
pressing the Nixx or LiPo start/stop button.
*Depending on the batteries balance status, CV mode can
take a lot of time to complete.
STORING THE BATTERIES
We recommend storing the batteries about 50% charged,
not full or empty. To achieve this when the battery is empty,
you can start a charge cycle and stop the charge after a
period of time equivalent to half the full charge time for
your battery. For example a 4000mAh battery charging at
4A, stop the charge after 30 minutes.
ERROR LED DISPLAY
Red LED ashing when charging
Battery voltage error, battery polarity error, balancing error
or input voltage error.
Red and green LED ashing when charging
Charger overheating, let it cool down and improve airow.
WARRANTY
Team Orion guarantees this product to be free from
manufacturing and workmanship defects. The warranty
does not cover incorrect installation, components worn by
use, or any other problem resulting from incorrect use or
handling of the product. No liability will be accepted for any
damage resulting from the use of this product. By the act
of connecting and operating this product, the user accepts
all resulting liability.
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Is considered incorrect use:
Failure to follow instructions.
Improper use of the product (abusive use, out of spec,
etc.).
Failure to adapt settings for proper function (improper
connections, wrong gearing, installation, setup, etc.).
Overload, overheating (desoldering, melting, etc.).
Running in inadequate conditions (damage or rust from
rain, humidity, etc.).
Improper maintenance (presence of dirt, etc.).
Disassembly, modication by the user (modifying
original connectors, wires, components, etc.).
Mechanical damage due to external causes.
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