Traxxas Charger EZ-Peak Dual 3S 2x50W User guide

NiMH/LiPO DUAL CHARGER INSTRUCTIONS

Thank you for purchasing the Traxxas EZ-Peak Dual charger.
This charger features exclusive Traxxas innovations that make
charging batteries easier and safer than ever. If you have any
questions or concerns about your charger, please contact our
customer support team for fast, friendly answers and solutions.
Contact information is at the bottom of this page.

WARNING! For best charging results and your safety, it is essential that you read and
understand these instructions, warnings, and precautions before using the charger.
Charging and discharging batteries has the potential for serious injury and damage
to property. Use care when charging and follow all instructions and cautions.

Identifying iD Batteries LiPo battery shown, NiMH battery similar

Traxxas High-Current

Connector

iD LogoBattery Type

Charge Rate

A. Start/Stop
B. LiPo Charge Mode Select
C. Battery Type Select
D. Charge Rate Select

*Note: Either charger output port can be used independently or both ports can be used

simultaneously to charge. Use the buttons corresponding with the chosen port(s) to
operate the charger.

(Amps)

Charge
Status

Charge
Progress

F

E. Charger Output Ports (Traxxas

High-Current Connector)*

F. 2S/3S Lipo Balance Ports

(pull to remove cover)

B

C

D

G G

H

A

E

Covers Part #2972

H

B

C

A

D

E

G. Charge Status LEDs
H. Charge Progress/

F

Charge Rate LEDs

Charging Traxxas iD NiMH Batteries

1. Plug the charger into an AC wall outlet
and connect the battery/batteries

The charger will recognize the iD batteries
and show you the charge settings.

Dual Charge Mode

2. Verify the charge settings

Battery type selected must match the battery type shown on the battery.

Battery Type

Charge Rate Start

3. Charging

Press and hold the Start button(s)
for 1 second. The charger will
play a tone, indicating that
charging has started. Press once
to stop. The charger will play a
tone, indicating that charging
has been canceled. The charge
progress LEDs will light as the
battery charges.

Charging
(flashing)

Charge Cycle Progress

4. Charge cycle complete

The charger will play a complete tone, followed by one or two beeps
to indicate channel 1 (left) or channel 2 (right) charging is complete.

The EZ Peak Dual will
trickle charge your NiMH
battery at up to 200mA
for 12 hours after the
charge cycle is complete.

Traxxas, 6200 Traxxas Way, McKinney, TX 75070,

Cycle

Complete

(solid)

TRAXXAS.com

Phone: 1-888-TRAXXAS (Toll-free, US only) or 972-549-3000, Fax: [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]

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Charging Traxxas iD LiPo Batteries

1. Plug the charger into an AC wall outlet
and connect the battery/batteries

The charger will recognize the iD batteries
and show you the charge settings.

Dual Charge Mode

2. Verify the charge settings

Battery type selected must match the battery type shown on the battery.

Charge Mode
(the default is

Balance)

Charge RateBattery Type

Start

3. Charging

Press and hold the Start button(s) for 1 second. The charger will play a
tone, indicating that charging has started. Press once to stop. The charger
will play a tone, indicating that charging has been canceled. The charge
progress LEDs will light as the battery charges.

Charging
(flashing)

Charge Cycle Progress

4. Charge cycle complete

The charger will play a complete tone, followed by one or two beeps to
indicate channel 1 (left) or channel 2 (right) charging is complete.

Cycle

Complete

(solid)

LiPo Charging Modes

Change your LiPo charging mode if desired.
The default setting for iD LiPo batteries is Balance Charge.

Storage charge

Makes it easy to charge or discharge
batteries to the proper storage
voltage. Use this mode whenever
batteries will be stored unused for
more than 7 days.

Fast charge

Fast charges batteries without
balancing your cells. Stops charging
when the first cell reaches peak voltage.
Depending on the condition of the
batteries, this may reduce the charge
time by a few minutes.

Balance charge

Always balance charge your LiPo
batteries for maximum capacity,
voltage, and battery life. This is the
default setting for Traxxas iD batteries.
The EZ-Peak Dual performs a balance
charge quickly and efficiently.

Charging Traxxas iD Batteries
in High Output Mode

High Output Mode allows you to charge high capacity batteries
at a faster charge rate. Use the high output channel to charge your
5000 mAh NiMH batteries at 5 amps and your 4000 mAh and larger
LiPo batteries at a “2C” charge rate (2C is 2 times the capacity; 4000
mAh x 2 = 8000 or 8 amps). Only one Traxxas battery at a time can be
charged in High Output Mode using the output port on the right side
of the charger (the left side of the charger is disabled).
to High Output, and follow steps 1-4 for Traxxas iD battery charging.

Note: The 5A LED will light to indicate the charge rate setting for Traxxas
Power Cell batteries requiring a charge current of 5 amps or less.

Disabled

Move the switch

Charging Traxxas Batteries without iD in Advanced Mode

Advanced Mode offers full manual control for users that have an in-depth knowledge of battery types (chemistry) and battery charging techniques.
Advanced mode also allows you to adjust the charge rate (current) for Traxxas iD batteries. If you do not understand the differences in various battery
types or what charge rates should be used, then do not use Advanced Mode. Use the Traxxas Battery iD System instead for safe, easy, and fast charging.
High Output Mode (see above) can also be used while charging batteries in Advanced Mode.

WARNING: When the charger is switched to High Output Mode, the charge rate selection begins at 5 amps and goes up to 8 amps. Make sure you

do not exceed the maximum charge rate recommended by your battery manufacturer. If you are unsure about the maximum charge rate for your
battery, then do not attempt to charge the battery in Advanced Mode. Contact Traxxas or your local hobby dealer for more information.

1. Connect the main connector and the balance connector to the charger

(pull to remove balance port cover)

When batteries are connected for charging
that do not have Traxxas Battery iD, the red
charge rate/progress LEDs will sweep in a

2. Enter Advanced Mode:

Simultaneously press and hold
the Start button and the Charge
Rate Select button for 2 seconds.
The charger will play a short tone.

scanning motion. Advanced Mode must be
used for manual battery type and charge rate
selection. The Start button will not light blue

LiPo Only

when there is no Traxxas Battery iD present.

WARNING: DO NOT attempt to charge LiPo batteries with missing or damaged balance connectors. The EZ-Peak Dual will default to LiPo mode

charging when a balance plug connection is detected. If you fail to plug in the balance connector, or attempt to charge a LiPo battery with a damaged
or missing balance connector, you create the risk of accidentally selecting to charge a LiPo battery in NiMH mode, resulting in fire and possible injury
to yourself and others. Always make sure to select the battery type that matches the connected battery. If you do not understand what this warning

means, do not attempt to use Advanced Mode on the EZ-Peak Dual. Contact Traxxas for more information.

3a. Charging a NiMH battery or batteries

Select Charge

Rate

Select NiMH

Battery Type (Red)

Press and hold the Start button(s) for 1 second. The charger will play
a tone, indicating that charging has started. Press once to stop. The
charger will play a tone, indicating that charging has been canceled.
The charge progress LEDs will light as the battery charges.

Charge cycle progresses as shown in steps 3 and 4 for iD
NiMH charging.

3b. Charging a LiPo battery or batteries

LiPo mode should be selected by default (green LEDs). If the LiPo and
NiMH LEDs alternately blink, then the balance connector is either

disconnected or damaged. Do not attempt to charge this LiPo battery.

LiPo Only

Select Charge

Rate

Select Charge

Mode

Press and hold the Start button(s) for 1 second. The charger will play a
tone, indicating that charging has started. Press once to stop. The charger
will play a tone, indicating that charging has been canceled. The charge
progress LEDs will light as the battery charges.

Charge cycle progresses as shown in steps 3 and 4 for iD LiPo charging.

WARNING! CAUTION! DANGER!

FIRE HAZARD! CHARGING AND DISCHARGING BATTERIES HAS THE POTENTIAL FOR
FIRE, EXPLOSION, SERIOUS INJURY, AND PROPERTY DAMAGE IF NOT PERFORMED

INSTRUCTIONS, WARNINGS, AND PRECAUTIONS. NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF
14 TO CHARGE OR USE LIPO BATTERIES WITHOUT THE SUPERVISION OF A RESPONSIBLE,
KNOWLEDGEABLE ADULT.

Important warnings for users of Lithium Polymer (LiPo) batteries

Lithium Polymer (LiPo) batteries are significantly more volatile than other rechargeable batteries.

ONLY use a Lithium Polymer (LiPo) balance charger with a balance adapter port or connector to charge LiPo batteries. Never

Never charge LiPo battery packs in series or parallel. Charging packs in series or parallel may result in improper charger

• ALWAYS inspect your LiPo batteries carefully before charging. Look for any loose leads or connectors, damaged wire

• DO NOT store or charge LiPo batteries with or around other batteries or battery packs of any type, including other LiPos.

• Store and transport your LiPo batteries in a cool dry place. Do not store in direct sunlight. Do not allow the storage

• DO NOT disassemble LiPo batteries or cells.

• DO NOT attempt to build your own LiPo battery pack from loose cells.

• ALWAYS proceed with caution and use good common sense at all times.

• DO NOT over discharge LiPo batteries.

• Store LiPo batteries with at 50% charge (Storage Mode on Traxxas iD chargers).

Charging and handling precautions for all battery types:

• ALWAYS proceed with caution and use good common sense at all times.

• Charge only NiMH packs or 2S–3S LiPo battery packs.

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental

• DO NOT let any exposed battery contacts or wires touch each other. This will cause the battery to short circuit and create

• While charging, ALWAYS place the battery in a fire retardant/fire proof container and on a non-flammable surface such

• DO NOT operate the charger inside of an automobile.

• NEVER charge batteries on wood, cloth, carpet or on any other flammable material.

• ALWAYS charge batteries in a well-ventilated area.

• REMOVE flammable items and combustible materials from the charging area.

• DO NOT operate the charger in a cluttered space, or place objects on top of the charger or battery.

• If any battery or battery cell is damaged in any way, do NOT charge, discharge, or use the battery.

• Keep a Class D fire extinguisher nearby in case of fire.

• BEFORE you charge, ALWAYS confirm that the charger settings exactly match the type (chemistry), specification, and

• DO NOT exceed the battery manufacturer’s maximum recommended charge rate.

• DO NOT disassemble, crush, short circuit, or expose the batteries or cells to flame or any other source of ignition.

• If a battery gets hot to the touch during the charging process, disconnect the battery from the charger and discontinue

• DO NOT leave the charger and battery unattended while charging, discharging, or any time that the charger is ON with a

• ALWAYS unplug the charger and disconnect the battery when not in use.

• DO NOT disassemble the charger.

• REMOVE the battery from your model or device before charging.

• DO NOT expose the charger to water or moisture.

• ALWAYS store battery packs safely out of the reach of children and pets.

• DO NOT charge batteries under ANY of the following conditions:

PER THE INSTRUCTIONS . BEFORE USE, READ AND FOLLOW ALL MANUFACTURER’S

use NiMH or NiCD-type chargers or charge modes to charge LiPo batteries.
of a NiMH or NiCD charger or charge mode will damage the batteries and may cause fire and personal injury.

cell recognition and an improper charging rate that may lead to overcharging, cell imbalance, cell damage, and fire.

insulation, damaged cell packaging, impact damage, fluid leaks, swelling (a sign of internal damage), cell deformity,
missing labels, or any other damage or irregularity. If any of the above conditions are observed, do not charge or use the
battery pack. Follow the disposal instructions included with your battery to properly and safely dispose of the battery.

temperature to exceed 140°F or 60°C or the cells may be damaged and create a fire risk.

LiPo batteries have a minimum safe discharge voltage threshold that should not be

exceeded.

capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use
of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children require adult supervision while using this charger.

the risk of fire.

as concrete.

configuration of the battery to be charged.

charging immediately.

battery connected. If there are any signs of a malfunction or in the event of an emergency, unplug the charger from the
power source and disconnect the battery from the charger.

- Batteries that are hot to the touch.

- Batteries that are not expressly stated by the manufacture to be suitable to accept the power output (voltage and
amperage) the charger delivers during the charging process.

- Batteries that are damaged or defective in any way. Examples of damage or defects include, but are not limited to,
batteries with dented cells, damaged or frayed wires, loose connections, fluid leaks, corrosion, plugged vents, swelling,
cell deformity, impact damage, missing labels, melted components, or any other signs of damage.

- Battery packs that have been altered from original manufacturer configuration.

- Non-rechargeable batteries (explosion hazard).

DO NOT charge with a NiMH-only charger.

The use

Charger Error Codes

If the charger detects an error during the charge process, the charge status LEDs will
flash an error code.

Error
Code

Explanation

The detected battery type

does not match the charger

configuration.

The battery or cell voltage

is too high or too low to

charge safely.

The charge cycle

timed out without reaching

the target battery voltage.

The Traxxas battery iD is

detected but is not readable

by the charger.

The internal charger

temperature is too high.

Abnormal power supply

voltage detected.

a. Press the Battery iD Start/Stop button to return to

charger configuration.

b. Verify that the battery matches the selected type

(LiPo or NiMH).

c. Verify that the balance connector is plugged into

the charger (if charging a legacy LiPo battery).

d. Inspect the battery for any signs of damage.

a. Verify that the balance connector is plugged into

the charger (if charging a legacy LiPo battery).

b. Disconnect the battery and check its condition.

Ensure it is within safe voltage levels.

Disconnect the battery and check its condition.
Verify charge rate setting.

Contact Traxxas Customer Support.

Power off the charger and allow it to cool before
attempting to charge the battery again.

Inspect the power cord and power source. Power
cycle is required to clear the error.

Solution

Warranty Information

Traxxas electronic components are warranted to be free from defects in
materials and workmanship for a period of 30 days from the date of purchase.

Limitations: Any and all warranty coverage does not cover replacement of
parts and components damaged by abuse, neglect, improper or unreasonable
use, crash damage, water or excessive moisture, chemical damage, improper
or infrequent maintenance, accident, unauthorized alteration or modification
or items that are considered consumable. Traxxas will not pay for the cost of
shipping or transportation of a defective component to us. This warranty is
limited to the charger only and does not cover batteries, vehicles and other
accessories used in conjunction with the charger.

Traxxas Lifetime Electronics Warranty

After the expiration date of the warranty period, Traxxas will repair
electronic components for a flat rate. Please visit Traxxas.com/support
for a current schedule of warranty costs and fees. The covered repairs are
limited to non-mechanical components that have NOT been subjected
to abuse, misuse, or neglect. Products damaged by intentional abuse,
misuse, or neglect may be subject to additional charges. Traxxas liability,
in no case, shall be greater than the actual purchase price of this product.
For replacement, product must be returned in brand new condition, with
packaging and intemized sales receipt.

If you have questions or need technical assistance, call Traxxas at

1-888-TRAXXAS

(1-888-872-9927) (U.S. residents only)

Traxxas, 6200 Traxxas Way, McKinney, TX 75070,

TRAXXAS.com

Phone: 1-888-TRAXXAS (Toll-free, US only) or 972-549-3000, Fax: [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]