VENOM q500 Operating Manual

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Q500 POWER STATION
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200W DUAL PORT YUNEEC Q500
LiPo BATTERY / TRANSMITTER CHARGER
OPERATING MANUAL
Q500 POWER STATION
CHARGER
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Thank you for purchasing the Venom Power Station for the Yuneec Typhoon (Q500, 4K and G) series of multirotor platforms. This powerful and easy to use charger will dramatically reduce your charge times and simplify the charging and storage process.
We want you to be completely happy with your purchase. If you have read this entire manual and are still unclear regarding any of the functions, warnings, or safety precautions please contact our customer service department PRIOR to using this product.
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1. Exterior of the Power Station 1
2. Using Your Power Station 2
3. TFT Screen Display Overview 3-4
4. Warnings and Safety Notes 5
5. Specifications 6
6. Warranty and Service 6-7
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1. EXTERIOR OF THE POWER STATION
TFT Screen
Displays
2.3A USB Port
AC Input 100V - 240V
CHG
47%
2036 mAh
3.85
3.85
3.85
060:00 CHG
47%
2036 mAh
3.85
3.85
3.85
060:00
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2. USING YOUR POWER STATION
To operate, locate an AC wall outlet and use the included power cable to connect the charger to the outlet. Once connected, the charger screens will illuminate. This can take 3-5 seconds.
Once your Power Station is operational, slide your Q500 compatible battery into the charge bay, making sure that the battery is not upside down and that the plug and pins align correctly. The battery should be firmly inserted into the Power Station.
At any time, another battery can be installed into the second charging bay. Both bays are independent of each other so charging two packs at once does not impede performance.
This charger supports 6A charge rates for both charge bays. A pack that has been completely discharged in an airframe will take roughly 60-70 minutes to become fully charged. (A standard Yuneec charger will take around 120-130 minutes.) Charging two batteries at the same time does not increase the overall charge time.
The Venom Q500 Power Station features a handy 2.3A USB output allowing easy charging of your transmitter or other accessories.
CHG
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2036 mAh
3.85
3.85
3.85
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3. TFT SCREEN DISPLAY OVERVIEW
Each bays TFT Screen displays important information during the charging process. The upper left corner will display IDLE when not in use, CHG when charging and FULL when the battery is completely charged. Here you will also see a small battery that represents the overall state of charge for the pack.
The upper right corner displays the elapsed time since the battery was first placed on the charger.
Your Yuneec Q500 battery is comprised of three individual lithium Ion cells assembled into one pack. The Venom Q500 Power Station allows you to monitor the voltage of each individual cell within the battery via by the way of the three large battery images on the display.
NOTE: Should you find that there are cells in your battery that do not charge to 4.20V it is highly recommended you remove that battery from service.
CHG
42%
77 mAh
3.79
V
3.79
V
3.79
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49:00 IDLE
0%
0 mAh
0.00
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0.00
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0.00
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3.1 TFT SCREEN DISPLAY OVERVIEW CONT.
The bottom left corner displays the percentage of charge currently in the battery.
The bottom right corner displays the total milliamps put into the battery during the current charge cycle.
If a battery is removed during the charge sequence an error will display asking you to check the balance connector. Give the Power Station 10 seconds and the screen will reset itself.
When batteries display “FULL” in the upper left corner of the screen, the pack is ready to be removed from the charger.
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• Never leave the charger unsupervised when it is connected to its power supply. If any malfunction is observed immediately terminate the process and refer to the operation manual.
• Keep the charger away from dust, water, heat, direct sunlight and vibration.
• The circuit of this unit can be powered by AC 100-240V power source.
• This unit and the battery to be charged or discharged should only be set upon a heat resistant, non-flammable and non-conductive surface. Never charge on a car seat, carpet or similar surface. Keep all flammable or volatile materials well away from operating area.
• Be sure to understand the specifications of the battery to be charged or discharged. Lithium batteries when improperly charged or discharged, can cause permanent damage or fire.
• Do not attempt to disassemble battery packs.
• Lithium batteries prefer a partial rather than a full discharge. Frequent full
discharges should be avoided if possible. Instead, charge the battery more often or use a larger capacity pack.
• Never leave a charging battery unattended.
These warnings and safety notes are VERY important. Please follow the instructions for maximum safety; misuse can result in damage to the charger and battery. In extreme cases, improper use can result in bodily injury or property damage.
6. WARNINGS & SAFETY NOTES
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8. WARRANTY AND SERVICE
7. SPECIFICATIONS
We are so certain of the quality of our chargers that we offer a Venom® Limited Lifetime Charger Replacement Plan. Venom® will, at its discretion, repair or replace a defective charger free of charge within a period of 1 year from the original date of purchase. Year 2 onward, any Venom® charger can be exchanged for a brand new charger of the same model for 30% off original retail pricing.
This is a non-transferable charger replacement plan and does not cover commercial use, normal wear and tear, crash or water damage, modifications, or any damages arising as a result of improper use. We reserve the right to deny replacement to any serial abusers of our customer friendly policy.
All warranty claims are to be directed to venompower.com/pages/warranty-policy.
Important Notice
Venom® assumes sole responsibility for our products; therefore, dealers should not be involved in any warranty issues. All warranty claims are to be directed to Venom® Customer Service. Before returning any defective product, please contact Venom
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at http://venompower.com/pages/submit-a-support-case.
RELEASE OF LIABILITY
Venom®, It’s affiliates, manufacturers, distributors, or retail partners shall not be held liable for any accident, injury to persons, or damage to property resulting from use,
AC Input Power:
Battery Type:
Charge Current:
Charge Power:
Balance Current:
Dimensions:
USB:
100-240V
Lithium Polymer for Yuneec Typhoon (Q500, 4K, G)
6A (X2)
100W (X2)
400mAh
216.5mm x 142mm x 72mm
5V / 2.3A
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misuse, or abuse of any Venom® product. In purchasing a Venom® product the user agrees to accept responsibility for all such risks.
GUARANTEE
All products are inspected and adjusted individually before leaving the manufacturer and are guaranteed to be free of material defects and manufacturing faults.
Notice of Rights
All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Venom®. For information on getting permission for reprints and excerpts, contact customerservice@venompower.com.
Notice of Liability
The information in this manual is distributed on an “As Is” basis, without warranty. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of the manual, Venom® does not have any liability to any person or entity with respect to any loss or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the information contained in this manual or by the products described in it.
Charging and discharging batteries has the potential for serious injury to persons and damage to property. In purchasing this product, the user agrees to accept responsibility for all such risks, and will not hold Venom®, it’s affiliates, manufacturers, distributors, or retail partners responsible for any accident, injury to persons, or damage to property resulting from the use of this product.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental 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.
This product may contain sharp edges or objects that can cause cuts or other bodily injury. To prevent cuts or other bodily injury, avoid contact with sharp edges or objects while handling.
This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause Cancer, Birth Defects and other Reproductive Harm. Be responsible, dispose of properly.
Actual product may vary from product shown.
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