Turnigy Accucell-6 User Manual

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TU.B6

Turnigy Accucel-6 50W 6A Balancer/Charger

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Contents

1. Specifications:

2. Features:

3. Charger’s exterior appearance

4. Warning and security tips

5. Program flow chart

6. How to set charge current

7. Lilo/LiPo/LiFe/LiHv battery program

8. NiMH/NiCd battery program

9. Pb battery program

10. Cell meter test program

11. IR test program

12. Memory program

13. User settings

14. Warning and error information

15. Warranty and service

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1.Specifications:

Input Voltage DC.10-18V

Charge Current 0.1-6A

Discharge Current 0.1-2A

Charge Power max.50W

Discharge Power max.5W

Balance Current max.200mA

Balance Tolerance ±0.01V

Charging Capabililty

LiXX:1-16cells

NiXX:1-6series

Pb Battery Voltage 2-20V

Discharge Battery 3.0-4.2V/cell

Weight

Dimensions

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2. Features:

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Advanced Operate software

The charger can set current automatically when charging/discharging. Especially for the Li-xx battery, it can avoid the explosion due to the wrong operation by user. All of them can set according to the user’s choice. The charger provide balance port for Li-xx battery, including 2, 3 ,4,5,6-cell five balance port.

High power and high performance circuit

The charger maximum output power is 50W, max. charging current is 6A, max. discharging current is 2A. The high power cooling system ensures the CPU and operating system normal work under the high power condition.

Li-xx Battery pack Voltage Balance

It has the balance function for the Li-xx battery, so, it don’t need extra balancer to balance the voltage when charge li-xx battery.

Monitor and Balance the Li-xx battery

It can monitor the single cell when discharge. The discharging will stop and show the error message when the battery voltage is abnormal.

Suit for various batteries

It can compatible with various batteries: Lilo, Lipo, Life, LiHv, Nicd, Nimh and Pb. Users can charge/discharge different batteries by selecting the corresponding programs .

Fast charging and storage mode

The charging time can be effectively reduced when charging by setting the fast charging mode; Storage mode can keep the rated voltage of the battery for a long time

Delta-peak sensitivity

(NiCd/NiMH) Delta-peak Sensitivity: It is the the program to turn-off charge current automatically. The principle of operation is that the charge current will turn off and finish charge when the battery voltage increased to the highest point and start to decreasing. Capacity Limit: Charge capacity calculated according to charge current multiply charge time. You can set a highest charging capacity value ,when charging capacity over the set value, the program will forced to stop charging with an alarm. Temperature Limit: The temperature of battery will increase when charging, if users set the temperature limit value, then the charger will forced to stop charging with an alarm when the temperature of battery reached to the set value(This function need to connect

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external temperature sensing line).

Charge time Limit: It can prevent over charge and discharge by setting a charge time. Input current checking: In order to protect the battery it can check the voltage of the

battery during charging process. The charger will turn off charge current with an alarm automatically when the voltage decreased to the lowest. Cooling Automatically: The cooling system will work automatically when the internal temperature is too high.

Cyclic charge/Discharge

The Nicd/NiMH battery continuously work 1-4 circle can make the battery updated and balanced.

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3. Exterior appearance:

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4. Warning and security tips

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Never leave the charger unsupervised when charging, if any mal-function is observed please terminate the process immediately and refer to the manual.

•Never put the charger into the place which dust/damp/vibrate.

•The input power is only for DC 10-18V.

•Please put it onto the surface which it is firm/Anti flammable. Never put it onto the carpet

or others similar objects. Make sure it is far away from the Anti flammable area.

•Never cover the fan, keep the cooling fan well ventilated .

•Make sure the correct setting data, if the program was setting wrong, it will damage the

battery. Especially for the Li-xx battery, it will explode due to the over charge/discharge.

•It should be connect the cable to the charger first then connect the battery. When

disconnecting, the opposite operation

•User must check the voltage and capacity of the Li-xx battery pack before using. The

battery can be Series connection or Parallel connection. When it is paralleled, the capacity of the battery pack is the total capacity of each single battery and the voltage of battery pack will not change. It is suggested to choose the Series connection for the li-xx battery because it possible to lead the explosion if the voltage is un-balance when charging.

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NiCd/NiMH

Lilo

LiPo

Life

LiHv

Voltage grade: 1.2v/cell llowed fast charge current: 1C~2C rely on the running of the battery. Discharger voltage cut off grade: 0.85v/cell (Nicd battery)

1.0v/cell (Nimh battery)

Voltage grade: 3.6V/c Max charge voltage: 4.1V/cell Allowed fast charge current: 1C or less Min discharge voltage cut off grade: 2.5V/cell or More

Voltage grade: 3.7V/cell Max charge voltage: 4.2V/cell Allowed fast charge current:1c or less Discharger voltage cut off grade: 3.0v/cell or more

Voltage grade: 3.3V/cell Max charge voltage: 3.6 V/cell Allowed fast charge current: 4c or less (For example: A123M1) Discharger voltage cut off grade: 2.0v/cell or more

Voltage grade: 3.8V/c Max charge voltage: 4.35V/cel Allowed fast charge current: 1c or less Min discharge voltage cut off grade: 3.0V/cell or More

Voltage grade: 2.0V/cell (Lead-acid) Max charge voltage: 2.46V/cell Allowed fast charge current: 0.4C or less Discharger voltage cut off grade: 1.50v/cell or more

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Discharge

•The discharge parameter should be set according to the rest of battery capacity or

decreased battery voltage. When discharging, it should be pay more attention to the discharge process. It must set the correct discharge voltage, in order to avoid the over discharging. Li-xx battery cannot lower than the lowest voltage, because it is easy to damage the battery. Normally, it do not need to discharge for the Li-xx battery.

• Some batteries have memory function. If the capacity is partly used, they will remember it

and use that part of capacity only next time. This is called memory function. NiCd /NiMH batteries also have memory function, but they prefer fully charged and then completely used. NiMH battery's memory function is inferior when compared with NiCd battery.

• The Lithium battery prefers a partial rather than a full discharge. Frequent full discharge

should be avoided if possible. Instead, charge the battery more often or keep a normal input power

•It should finish 3-5times circle charging and discharging for the new NiCd battery pack. In

this way, the capacity of this battery pack will be to the best status.

The above warnings and safety notes are particularly important. Please follow the instructions for a maximum safety, otherwise the charger and battery can be badly damaged. Also it can cause a fire, lead to human injury or property loss.

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5、Program flow chart

6、How to set charge current

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Each battery has its permitted maximum charging current. Charging current over the battery permitted maximum charging current will shorten the battery life and even damage the battery. Too much charging current may also cause battery heating or even explosion.

The capacity of battery charging and discharging is generally identified by C value Multiplied by battery capacity is the battery accepted maximum charging current. For example, the battery of 1000mAh, the charging capacity is 5C, so the maximum charging current is 1000*5=5000mA, that is, the battery maximum support 5A charging.

For lithium batteries, if don’t know its C value, please set the charging current value not more than 1C.

Li XX DISCHARGE

BATT/PROGRAM

NiXX BATT

BATT/PROGRAM

Pb BATT

BATT/PROGRAM

LiXX BATT

LiX X CHARGE Li XX BALANCE

Li XX FAST CHG Li XX STORAGE

Start Enter

Batt type Stop

NiMH

Sensitivity

D. Peak

Default

Nicd Sensitivity

D. Peak

Default

Load Factory Set

Enter

NiXX CHARGE

Pb CHARGE

NiXX DISCHARGE

NiXX RE-REAK

NiXX CYCLE

NiXX Auto

Pb DISCHARGE

BATT/PROGRAM

BATT METER

BATT/PROGRAM

BATT RESISTANCE

BATT/PROGRAM SYSTEM SETTING->

Safety Timer

ON 181min

Temp Cut-off ON 80℃ 176℉

Temperature Unit

Fahrenheit

3.86 3.86 3.86 V

002 002 002 mΩ 002 002 002 mΩ

TOTAL:12mΩ H: 2mΩ L: 2mΩ

BATT/PROGRAM

BATT MEMORY

[ BATT MEMORY ] LiPo 7.4V(2S)

MAIN 23.16V H3.86V L3.86V

Capacity Cut-Off

ON 10000mAh

Rest Time

CHG>DCHG

10min

Key Be ep

Buzzer

ON ON

STATUS

Start Enter

Batt type Stop

STATUS

Start Enter

Batt type Stop

STATUS

Start Enter

Batt type Stop

STATUS

Start Enter

Batt type Stop

STATUS

Start Enter

Batt type Stop

STATUS

Start Enter

Batt type Stop

STATUS

[ BATT MEMORY ] ENTER SET->

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7. Lithium battery(Lilo/LiPo/LiFe/LiHV)program

When you are willing to alter the parameter value in the program, press Start/ Enter key to make it blink then change the value with INC or DEC key. The value will be stored by pressing Start/Enter key once.

7.1 Charging Lithium Battery

The left side of the ﬁrst line shows the type of battery you select at the users setting. The value on the left side of second line sets a charge current and the value on the right side of second line sets the voltage of the battery pack. After setting the current and voltage press Start/Enter key for more than 3 seconds to start the process. (Charge current:0.1~6.0A,Voltage:1~6 series)

Use these programs only when charging a lithium battery ( Lilo/LiPo/LiHV/LiFe) with a nominal voltage of 3.6V, 3.7V, 3.8V or 3.3V per cell, respectively. The charge current going into the battery will vary depending on the chemistry type so it is VERY IMPORTANT that you select the correct type for your battery. The ending voltage of the charge is also important as it varies for all four types:4.1V for Lilo, 4.2V for LiPo,

4.35V for LiHV and 3.6V for LiFe. The charge current (how many Amps you are putting into the pack) and nominal voltage(Proper voltage for the cell count of the battery you are charging) must be correct for the battery to be charged. To change these settings, press the START/ENTER key to make the selected value blink. Using the increase and decrease buttons, set you desired amperage, then press START/ENTER to save the setting. You will then be asked to select your nominal voltage/cell count. Again, use the increase/decrease buttons to reach your desired setting and press the START/ENTER button to confirm and save.

The relationship between the C value and the charging time: charging time≥

60min/charging c value(for example, it need 60-70 minutes to complete 1C charging ).Due to battery differences in energy efficiency conversion, this time may be extended.

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Balance

This shows the number of cells you set up and the processor detects. ' R: ' shows the number of cells found by the charger and ' S:' is the number of cells selected by you at the previous screen. If both numbers are identical you can start charging by press Start/Enter button. If not, press Batt Type/Stop button to go back to previous screen. Then carefully check the number of cells of the battery pack to charge again.

The screen shows the present situation during charge process. To stop charging press Batt Type/Stop key once.

7.2 Charging Lithium battery at balance mode

This is for balancing the voltages of Lithium batteries of the battery park to be charged. The battery pack to be charged should be connected to the suitable balance port at the right side of the charger. And also, you need to connect the battery output plug to the output of charger.

In this mode, the charging process will be different from ordinary charging mode. The internal processor of t

he charger will monitor the voltages of each cell of the battery pack and controls charging current that is feeding to each cell to normalise the voltage.

The value on the left side of second line sets a charge current and the value on the right side of second line sets the voltage of the battery pack. After setting the current and voltage press Start/ Enter key for more than 3 seconds to start the process. (Charge current:0.1~6.0A, Volatge:1~6 series)

This shows the number of cells you set up and the processor detects.' R: ' shows the number of cells found by the charger and ' S:' is the number of cells selected by you at the previous screen. If both numbers are identical you can start charging by press Start /Enter button. If not, press Batt type/Stop button to go back to previous screen. Then carefully check the number of cells of the battery pack to charge again.

The screen

shows the present situation during charge process. To stop charging press Batt type/Stop key once.

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7.3 'FAST' charging Lithium battery

The charging current is getting smaller as the process goes to the near end term of Lithium battery chaging. To ﬁnish charging process earlier, this program eliminate certain term of CV process. Actually, the charging current will goes to 1/5 from the initial value to end the process while the normal chaging goes to 1/10 during CV term. The charging capacity may be a bit smaller than normal charging but the process time will be reduced.

You can set up the charging current and the voltage of the battery pack being charged. As you press Start/

Enter button the voltage conﬁrmation will be displayed.

And then, if you conﬁrm the voltage and current, press Start/ Enter button again to start charging.

This shows the present state of 'FAST' charging. To stop charging arbitrary, press Batt type/Stop key once.

7.4 'STORAGE' control Lithium battery

This is for charging or discharging Lithium battery not to be used for the time being. The program will determine to charge or discharge the battery to the certain voltage depending on the voltage of the battery at its initial stage. They are different from the type of the battery, 3.70V for Lilo, 3.80V for LiPo ，3.85V for LiHv and 3.3V for

LiFe per cell.

If the voltage of battery at its initial stage is over the voltage level to storage, the program will start to discharge.

You can set up the current and the voltage of the battery pack to be charged. The current will be used for charge or discharge the battery to reach the ' storage ' level of voltage.

The screen shows the present situation during charge process. To stop charging press Batt type/Stop key once.

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7.5 Discharging Lithium battery

The value of discharge current on the left side of screen may not exceed 1C for a maximum safety and the ﬁnal voltage on the right should not be under the voltage level that is recommended by the battery manufacturer to avoid deep discharging. To start to discharge, press Start/ Enter key for more than 3 seconds.

This shows the present state of discharge. To stop discharging press Batt type/Stop key once.

7.6 Voltage balancing and monitoring during the discharge

The processor monitors the voltage of individual cells during 'storage-mode' and 'discharge' of Lithium battery pack. It tries to normalise the voltages to be equal. For this feature, the individual plug of the battry pack should be connected to the individual port of the charger.

If the voltage of any one or more cells varies abnormally during the procedure, It terminates the process forcibly with the error massage. If this happens, the battery pack contains the bad cell, or the bad connection of the cable plug.

You can easily know which one cell is bad by pressing INC button at time of showing the error message.

The processor found that the voltage of one of the cell in the Lithium battery pack is too low.

In this case, the 4th cell is bad. If there happens the connection-break of th cable or plug, the voltage value may show zero.

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8. NiMH/NiCd batter y program

These programs are for charging or discharging NiMH (Nickel-Metal-Hydride) or NiCd (Nickel-Cadmium) battery commonly used for R/C model aplications. To alter the value at the display, press Start/Enter key to make it blink then change the value using INC or DEC key.The value will be stored by pressing Start/Enter key once.

To start the process, press Start/ Enter button for more than 3 seconds.

8.1 Charging NiCd/NiMH battery

This program simply charge the battery using the current you set. In 'Aut' mode, you need to set the upper limit of charge current to avoid from higher feeding current that may damage the battery. Because some batteries of low impedance and small capacity can lead to the higher charge current by the processor at automatic charge mode. But in 'Man' mode, it will charge the battery with the charge current you set at the display. Each mode can be switched by pressing INC and DEC button simultaneously when the current

ﬁeld is blinking.

The screen displays the current state of charging . To stop the process, press Batt type/Stop key once. The audible sound indicates you the end of process.

8.2 Discharging NiCd/NiMH battery

Set discharge current on the left and ﬁnal voltage on the right. The discharge current ranges from 0.1 to 1.0A and the final voltage ranges from 0.1 to 25.0V). To start the process, press Start /Enter key more than 3 seconds.

The screen displays the current state of discharge. You can alter the discharge current

by pressing Start/Enter key during the process. Once you change the current value, store it by pressing Start/Enter button again.

To stop discharging press Batt type/Stop key once. The audible sound indicated you at the end of process.

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8.3 Charge-to-discharge & discharge-to-charge cycle NiMH/NiCd battery

8.4 NiMH RE-PEAK

Set the sequence on the left and the number of cycle on the right. You can use this function for balancing, refreshing and break-in the battery. To avoid rising temperture of the battery, there will a brief cool-off period that already fixed at 'User setting' after each charge and discharge process. The cycling number ranges from 1 to 5.

To stop the process, press Batt type/Stop key once. You can change the discharge or charge current by pressing Start/Enter key once during the process. The audible sound indicates you the end of process.

At the end of the process, you can see charged or discharged electric capacities of the battery at each cyclic process. By pressing INC or DEC button, the screen shows the result of each cycle in order.

NiMH RE-PEAK

NiMH 2.0A 7.42V RPC 022:45 00890

The charger has the new program which can charge the battery for second time. (The battery which do not using for a long time or the old battery or the battery which can not arrive the Max voltage after the first charge). In this way, this mode can make the battery’s capacity to the standard value and make the battery’s life for longer time.

Long press Enter key into charging program, the charging current is the defaulted previous NIMH battery charging current, and press STOP key back.

(1-3)

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9. Pb( lead-sulphuric acid) battery program

This is programmed for charging Pb( lead-sulphuric acid) battery with nominal voltage from 2 to 20V. Pb batteries are totally different from NiCd or NiMH batteries. They can only deliver relatievely lower current compare to their capacity, and similar restrictions deﬁnitely apply to charge. So the optimal charge current will be 1/10 of the capacity. Pb batteries must not be charged rapidly. Always follow the instruction is supplied by the manufacturer of battery.

9.1 Charging Pb battery

Set up the charge current on the left and the nominal voltage of the battery on the right. The charge current ranges from 0.1 to 6.0A and the voltage should be matched with the battery being charged. Start the charge process by pressing Start/Enter key for more than 3 seconds.

9.2 Discharging Pb battery

Set discharge current on the left and ﬁnal voltage on the right. The discharge current ranges from 0.1 to

1.0A. To start the process, press Start/Enter key for more than 3 seconds.

The screen displays the current state of discharge. You can alter the discharge current by pressing Start/Enter key during the process. Once you change the current value, store it by pressing Start/Enter button again. To stop discharging press Batt Type/Stop key once. The audible sound indicates you at the end of process.

The screen displays the state of charging process. To stop charging forcibly, press Batt type/Stop key once. The audible sound indicates you at the end of process.

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10、Cell meter test

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This charger also can be used as a cell meter. It can show the average voltage and the highest/lowest voltage of each cells.

Choose the cell meter program interface, press Start to see the individual 1-6cell’s voltage.

Press Start to show the highest/lowest voltage of the single cell and the voltage of each cell.

11、IR test program

It will know the performance of the battery from the IR value. The value of the IR which tested by this charger is the relative value (it is not the absolute value). If you want to compare with several more batteries, it is better test in the same voltage. If the test data is close, then the performance of the battery is better.

Choose the IR test program, press Start to enter to show 1-6battery’s IR.

Press Start to show the highest/lowest IR of the single cell and the total IR of the battery pack.

BATT/PROGRAM BATT METER

BATT/PROGRAM BATT RESISTANCE

4.16 4.18 4.17 V

4.18 4.16 4.17 V

010 002 002 mΩ 003 004 003 mΩ

TOTAL: 24mΩ H: 10mΩ L: 2mΩ

MAIN 25.01V H4.178V L4.155V

Start Enter

Batt type Stop

STATUS

Start Enter

Batt type Stop

STATUS

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B6 Charger can save setting data of each programs, it can save 10 groups data for each kind of battery, including the cells of the battery, setting charge current and so on. Users do not need to set the data again when they use the batteries which have been memory. Easy and convenient to use.

12、Memory Mode

Select memory mode, press start to continue setting.

Press status to select the numbers you need to store.

Press start enter into battery type select interface, short press start, After the battery symbol flashes, select the battery type through press status key.

After batter type confirmed, short press Status to set the number of battery nodes.

Short press Status to set charging current /discharging current.

Short press Status to set discharge cut-off voltage, the maximum charging power.

Finally finished, short press Start to save settings.

BATT/PROGRAM BATT MEMORY

BATT TYPE LiPo

BATT VOLTS

7.4V( 2s)

CHARGE CURRENT

1.0A

DSCH CURRENT

1.0A

DSCH VOLTAGE

3.2V/CELL

TVC=YOUR RISK!

4.20V

SAVE PROGRAM Enter

[

BATT MEMORY 1

]

ENTER SET-

Start Enter

Batt type Stop

STATUS

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13、User settings

In the open state, when the charger starts to work, the safety timer automatically starts the timer at the same time. If the system is wrong or the system can't check the battery capacity is full, this setting can prevent the battery from overcharging. Safe time should meet the

time required for battery charging saturation.

The program sets up the maximum charge capacity and will be provided to the battery at the time of charging. If the peak voltage is not being detected, or the safety timer stops, the program will terminate the charging process automatically if capacity value already selected.

There is a 3 row needle socket on charger left side for temperature sensing, the pin in middle row is for temperature sensing port, you can select this function on the screen, then insert temperature sensor into this socket, and put the temperature sensor fitted to the surface of the battery to monitor the temperature of the battery. When the monitoring temperature exceeds the set value, the charger will stop charging / discharging to prevent the battery from overheating damage or other

serious consequences.

Temperature unit choose F or C.

Battery cycle charging and discharging. After charging/discharging, the battery get warmer. You can set a time delay program after each charging and discharging process to leave the charger enough time to cool the battery before start the next program. Time range can be 1~60 minutes. You can set the trickle charging mode to turn on or off. When turn on, after the fast charging is finished, the charger will automatically turn down the charging current until fully charged, and the battery will not overheat.

Temperature Unit Fahrenheit

Rest Time CHG>DCHG 5min

Safety Timer ON 240min

Capacity Cut-Off ON 10000mAh

Temp Cut-Off ON 80℃ 176℉

Start Enter

Batt type Stop

STATUS

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The automatic charging trigger voltage is an automatic charging current closing program. The principle is that when the battery voltage rises to the highest point and starts to back down, it closes the charging current automatically to complete the charge process. If the trigger voltage is set too high, easy to cause overcharging. If the trigger voltage setting too low, the system may terminate the charge process too early. (NiMH default value is 7 MV; NiCd default value is 12 MV)

You will heard a beep sound when changing charging mode. Beep sound can be turn on or turn off.

Iput AC voltage is 10-18V, this program used to detect of battery input voltage. If voltage lower than the set value, program cut-off to protect input power.

Resume factory standard setting.

NiCd Sensitivity D.Peak Default

Key Beep ON Buzzer ON

Input Power Low Cut-Off 10.0V

Load Factory Set Enter

STATUS

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It will show the Error information with an alarm when use the wrong operation.

1.{" REVERSE POLARITY "}

Battery output Polarity connection wrong;

2.{" CONNECTION BREAK "}

Interruption between battery and output end, or the charger wire was not been connected well when charging/discharging.

3.{" OUTPUT SHORT CIRCUIT "}

Short-circuit of the output terminal. Please check the charger wire

4.{" INPUT VOLTAGE ERROR "}

The voltage of the input terminal is lower or higher than the setting limit

5.{" BATTERY LOW VOLTAGE "}

The voltage is lower than which is set. Please check the number of cells in the battery pack.

6.{" BATTERY HIGH VOLTAGE "}

The voltage is higher than which is set. Please check the number of cells in the battery pack.

7.{" CELL LOW VOLTAGE "}

Voltage of one cell in the battery pack is too low, please check the voltage of each cell.

8.{" CELL HIGH VOLTAGE "}

Voltage of one cell in the battery pack is too high; please check the voltage of each cell

9.{" CELL CONNECT ERROR "}

Wrong connection of the connector detected; please check the connector and cable

10.{" CHARGER OVERHEATING "}

The internal temperature of the unit goes too high. Cool down the unit

14、Warning and Error information

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We warrant this product for a period of one year(12 months) from the date of purchase. The guarantee applies only to such material or operational defects, which are present at the time of purchasing the product. During that period, we will replace without service

charge any product deemed defective due to those causes. You will be required to present

proof of purchase (invoice or receipt). This warranty does not cover the damage due to wear, overloading, improper handling or using of incorrect accessories.

15、Warranty and service

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