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V-Charge 300 Triple

VOLTCRAFT V-Charge 300 Triple Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
Multifunctional charger “V-Charge 300 Triple”
Item No. 1528380
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Table of Contents
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a) General .......................................................................................................................................................... 6
b) Mains cable/mains voltage ............................................................................................................................ 6
c) Location for Installation .................................................................................................................................. 7
d) Operation ....................................................................................................................................................... 8
a) General .......................................................................................................................................................... 9
b) Additional Information about Lithium Batteries ............................................................................................ 10
7. Usable Rechargeable Battery Types .................................................................................................................12
8. Operating Elements ........................................................................................................................................... 13
9. Commissioning .................................................................................................................................................. 14
a) Connection to a Voltage/Current Supply .....................................................................................................14
b) Connection of a Rechargeable Battery to the Charger ................................................................................15
c) General Information on Operation of the Menus ......................................................................................... 17
d) Charging output ........................................................................................................................................... 17
10. Menu Structure ..................................................................................................................................................18
11. Lithium Batteries (LiPo, LiIon, LiFe, LiHV) .........................................................................................................19
a) General ........................................................................................................................................................ 19
b) Charging Batteries without Balancer Connection ("CHARGE") ................................................................... 20
c) Charging Batteries with Balancer Connection ("BALANCE") ...................................................................... 21
d) Fast Charge ("FAST CHG") .........................................................................................................................23
e) Storing Batteries ("STORAGE")...................................................................................................................23
f) Discharging Battery ("DISCHARGE") .......................................................................................................... 24
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12. NiMH and NiCd Rechargeable Batteries ...........................................................................................................25
a) General ....................................................................................................................................................... 25
b) Charging Batteries ("CHARGE") .................................................................................................................25
c) Automatic Charge Mode ("Auto CHARGE") ................................................................................................ 26
d) Recharge Rechargeable Battery Again ("RE-PEAK") .................................................................................27
e) Discharging Battery ("DISCHARGE") .......................................................................................................... 28
f) Cycle Programme ("CYCLE") ...................................................................................................................... 29
13. Lead Batteries (Pb) ............................................................................................................................................30
a) General ........................................................................................................................................................ 30
b) Charging Batteries ("CHARGE") .................................................................................................................30
c) Discharging Battery ("DISCHARGE") .......................................................................................................... 31
14. Saving/Loading Rechargeable Battery Data ......................................................................................................33
a) Saving Battery Data .....................................................................................................................................33
b) Saving Battery Data .....................................................................................................................................36
c) Loading Battery Data ................................................................................................................................... 37
15. Voltage Display for Lithium Rechargeable Batteries ..........................................................................................38
16. USB output ........................................................................................................................................................38
17. System settings .................................................................................................................................................39
18. Warning Messages on the Display ....................................................................................................................42
19. Information on the Charger ................................................................................................................................43
20. Maintenance and Cleaning ................................................................................................................................44
21. Disposal ............................................................................................................................................................. 44
a) Product ........................................................................................................................................................ 44
b) Batteries/Rechargeable Batteries ................................................................................................................ 44
22. Technical Data ...................................................................................................................................................45
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1. Introduction
Dear Customer,
thank you for making the excellent decision of purchasing this Voltcraft® product.
Voltcraft® - This name stands for above-average quality products in the areas of measuring, charging and grid tech­nology, characterised by technical competence, extraordinary performance and permanent innovation.
Whether you are an ambitious hobby electronics technician or a professional user - a product of the Voltcraft® brand family will provide you with the best solution for even the most sophisticated of tasks. Special features: We offer the sophisticated technology and reliable quality of our Voltcraft® products at a near-unbeatable price/performance ratio. We lay the groundwork for long, good and successful cooperation.
Enjoy your new Voltcraft® product!
All company names and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
If there are any technical questions, please contact:
International: www.conrad.com/contact
United Kingdom: www.conrad-electronic.co.uk/contact
2. Explanation of Symbols
The symbol with a lightning bolt in a triangle is used where there is a health hazard, e.g. from electric shock.
The exclamation mark in a triangle indicates important notes in these operating instructions that must be
observed strictly.
The arrow symbol indicates that special advice and notes on operation are provided.
The product is intended for use in dry indoor rooms only; it must not become damp or wet.
Observe the operating instructions.
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3. Intended Use
The charger "V-Charge 300 Triple" has three independent charge/discharge channels that each have a two-line lit display and four operating buttons.
The charger is used to charge and discharge rechargeable batteries of the type NiMH/NiCd (1 - 15 cells), LiPo/LiIon/ LiFe/LiHV (1 - 6 cells) and lead batteries (1 - 10 cells, 2 V - 20 V).
The charging current for channel 1 can be set between 0.1 A and 20.0 A. The charging current for channels 2 and 3 can be set between 0.1 A and 10.0 A (each depending on the cell number/rechargeable battery voltage). The maxi­mum total charging output is 300 W (for possible combination of the 3 charging channels, see chapter 9. d).
The discharging current for channel 1 can be set between 0.1 A and 8.0 A. The discharging current for channels 2 and 3 can be set between 0.1 A and 5.0 A (depending on the cell number/rechargeable battery voltage). The maximum discharge output for channel 1 is 25 W; that for channels 2 and 3 is 10 W each.
For each of the 3 charge/discharge channels, there is a connection for a temperature sensor available for battery monitoring (not enclosed, can be ordered as an accessory).
For multi-cell lithium rechargeable batteries, each charge/discharge channel has a separate balancer. Matching bal­ancer boards are included in the delivery.
The charger has an integrated mains unit to permit operation on mains voltage (100 - 240 V/AC, 50/60 Hz). The charger may, however, also be alternatively operated on a stabilised direct voltage of 11 - 18 V/DC (e.g. via an external vehicle lead battery or a suitable mains adapter).
The safety notes and all other information in these operating instructions always have to be observed!
Read the operating instructions carefully and attentively, and keep them for later reference. Only pass the product on to any third parties together with the operating instructions.
Use other than that described above can lead to damage to the product and may involve additional risks such as, for
example, short circuits, re, electrical shock etc. The entire product must not be modied or converted, and the casing
must not be opened!
This product complies with the statutory national and European requirements.
4. Scope of Delivery
• Multifunctional charger
• 3x balancer board
• Mains cable
• CD with operating instructions
Current operating instructions
Download the current operating instructions via the link www.conrad.com/downloads or scan the QR code displayed. Observe the instructions on the website.
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5. Safety Notes
Read the operating instructions attentively and particularly observe the safety notes. If the safety notes and the information in these operating instructions regarding proper handling are not observed, we assume no liability for any resulting injury/property damage. In such cases, the warranty/guarantee will also lapse.
a) General
• The unauthorized conversion and/or modication of the product is inadmissible because of safety and
approval reasons. Never dismantle the product!
• Maintenance, adjustment, or repair work must only be carried out by a specialist/a specialist workshop. The device contains no parts that require servicing or adjusting by you.
• The product is not a toy and must be kept out of reach of children!
The product must only be set up, used or stored in places that are not accessible to children. The same applies for rechargeable batteries.
Pay particular attention when children are present! Children may change the settings or short-circuit the
rechargeable battery/batteries, which may lead to re or explosion. Danger to life!
• In schools, training centres, hobby and self-help workshops, the use of the product must be supervised
by responsible trained personnel.
• In commercial institutions, the accident prevention regulations of the Employer’s Liability Insurance As­sociation for Electrical Systems and Operating Materials are to be observed.
• Do not leave packaging material lying around carelessly. It may become a dangerous toy for children!
• Handle the product with care; impacts, shock or fall even from low heights will damage it.
• If you are not sure about the correct operation or if questions arise which are not covered by the operat-
ing instructions, please do not hesitate to contact us or another specialist.
b) Mains cable/mains voltage
• Product setup corresponds to protection class I. It must only be connected to a proper protective contact mains socket. Observe that the housing or mains line insulation is not damaged or destroyed.
• The mains socket to which the plug-in mains unit is connected must be easily accessible.
• Do not pull the mains plug from the mains socket by pulling the cable.
• If the mains cable or charger are damaged, do not touch it. Danger to life from electric shock!
First switch off the mains voltage for the mains socket to which the mains cable is connected (switch off the corresponding circuit breaker or take out the fuse, then switch off the fault interrupter protection switch (FI circuit breaker) so that the mains socket is separated from the mains voltage on all poles).
Only then unplug the mains unit from the mains socket.
If the charger is damaged, stop operating it. Take it to a specialised workshop or dispose of it in an environmentally friendly way.
If the mains cable is damaged, dispose of the damaged mains cable in an environmentally compatible
way. Do not use it anymore. Replace it with a new mains cable of the same specications.
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c) Location for Installation
• The charger is intended for dry indoor use only. It must not become damp or wet. Never set it up near a bathtub, shower or similar!
If the charger is operated via the mains cable, there is danger to life from electric shock in case of mois­ture/wetness on the charger/mains cable!
• Avoid direct sun irradiation, strong heat or cold. Keep the charger away from dust and dirt. The same applies to any rechargeable battery that may be connected.
• Do not operate the charger inside of rooms or in bad ambient conditions where ammable gases, va­pours or explosive dust may be or are present! There is a danger of explosion!
• Choose a solid, at, clean and sufciently large surface for the charger. Never place the charger on a ammable surface (e.g. carpet, tablecloth). Always use a suitable, non-ammable, heatproof surface.
• Keep the charger away from ammable or easily inammable materials (e.g. curtains).
• Never cover the ventilation slits. There is a danger of overheating or re. Never push any objects into the
ventilation slots of the charger; There is a danger to life from electric shock! Never impair the function of the integrated fan.
• Do not place the charger on any valuable furniture surfaces without using a suitable protection. Other­wise, scratches, pressure points or discolourations are possible. The same applies to the rechargeable battery.
• Do not use the charger inside a vehicle.
• The charger must only be set up, used or stored in places that are not accessible to children. Children
may change the settings or short-circuit the rechargeable battery/battery pack, which can lead to an explosion. Danger to life!
• Avoid setup in direct proximity of strong magnetic or electromagnetic elds, transmitter aerials or HF
generators. This can affect the control electronics.
• Ensure that the cables are not crushed or damaged by sharp edges. Never place any objects on the cables.
• Do not place any containers lled with liquid, vases or plants, on or next to the charger/mains cable.
When these liquids get into the charger (or the plug connections of the mains cable), the charger will be
destroyed and there is a most severe danger of potentially fatal electric shock or re.
If the charger is operated via the mains cable, rst switch off the mains voltage for the mains socket to
which the mains cable is connected (switch off the corresponding circuit breaker or take out the fuse, then switch off the fault interrupter protection switch (FI circuit breaker) so that the mains socket is separated from the mains voltage on all poles). Only then unplug the mains plug of the mains cable from the mains socket.
If the charger is operated via the DC input (11 - 18 V/DC), disconnect the charger from the voltage/ power supply.
Then disconnect the connected rechargeable battery from the charger. Do not use the charger again ­bring it to a specialist workshop.
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d) Operation
• The charger may be operated either via the mains voltage (100 - 240 V/AC, 50/60 Hz) or via a stabilised direct voltage of 11 - 18 V/DC (e.g. via an external vehicle lead battery or a suitable mains adapter).
Use only one of the two connection types, but never both at once. This may damage the charger.
• Do not wear any metal or conductive materials, such as jewellery (necklaces, bracelets, rings, etc.) while you are working with the charger or batteries. A short-circuit at the rechargeable battery or charging cable poses a danger of burns and explosion.
• Do not operate the product unattended. Despite a considerable number of protective circuits, it is impos­sible to exclude the possibility of malfunctions or problems during the charging process.
• Ensure that there is sufcient ventilation during operation. Never cover up the charger. Leave enough of a distance (at least 20 cm) between charger and other objects. Overheating causes a danger of re!
• The charger must only be used to charge (or discharge) rechargeable batteries of types NiMH, NiCd,
LiIon/LiPo/LiFe/LiHV and lead batteries. Never charge any other rechargeable battery types or non-
rechargeable batteries. There is great danger of re or explosion!
• Always connect the charging cable to the charger rst. Only then must the rechargeable battery be con-
nected to the charging cable.
When disconnecting, proceed in reverse order - rst disconnect the rechargeable battery from the charg­ing cable, then the charging cable from the charger.
If the order is chosen incorrectly, there may be a short-circuit of the charger plugs; there is a danger of
re and explosion!
• Never connect several charges to each other.
• The charger has three charging channels that are independent of each other, so that up to three re-
chargeable batteries/rechargeable battery packs can be charged (or discharged) at once. However, only connect a single rechargeable battery/rechargeable battery pack to each of the three charging channels. Never connect the charging channels to each other!
• Only operate the product in moderate climate, never in tropical climate. For more information on accept­able environmental conditions, see the chapter "Technical Data".
• Never operate the device immediately after it was taken from a cold room to a warm room. The resulting condensation may lead to malfunctions or damage!
Let the product reach room temperature before taking it into operation again. This may take several hours!
• Avoid operation in direct proximity of strong magnetic or electromagnetic elds, transmitter aerials or HF
generators. This can affect the control electronics.
• If you have reason to believe that the device can no longer be operated safely, disconnect it immediately and make sure it is not operated unintentionally.
Disconnect the charger from the voltage/current supply. Do not use the product any more after this, but take it to a specialised workshop or dispose of it in an environmentally compatible manner.
• It can be assumed that operation without danger is no longer possible if the device has any visible damage, the device no longer works, after extended storage under unsuitable conditions or after difcult
transport conditions.
• Keep the entire product at a dry, cool, clean site that is not accessible to children.
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6. Rechargeable Battery Notes
Although use of rechargeable batteries in everyday life is a matter of course today, there are many dangers and problems. In particular, with LiPo/LiIon/LiFe/LiHV rechargeable batteries with their high energy content (in comparison with conventional NiCd or NiMH rechargeable batteries),
various regulations must be observed in order to avoid the danger of explosion and re.
For this reason, always ensure that you have read and understood the following information and safety information when handling rechargeable batteries.
If the manufacturer of the rechargeable battery has provided any other information, read it carefully and observe it!
a) General
• Rechargeable batteries are no toys. Always keep batteries/rechargeable batteries out of the reach of children.
• Do not leave rechargeable batteries lying around openly. Children or pets may swallow them. If swal­lowed, consult a doctor immediately!
• Rechargeable batteries must not be short-circuited, taken apart or thrown into re. There is a risk of re
and explosion!
• Leaking or damaged batteries/rechargeable batteries can cause chemical burns to skin when touched without the use of adequate protective gloves.
• Never recharge normal (non-rechargeable) batteries. There is a risk of re and explosion!
Non-rechargeable batteries are meant to be used once only and must be disposed of properly when empty.
Only charge rechargeable batteries intended for this purpose. Use a suitable battery charger.
• Batteries must not get damp or wet.
• Place the charger and battery on a non-ammable, heat-resistant surface (e.g. stone tiles). Maintain enough distance from ammable objects. Leave enough distance between the charger and the re-
chargeable battery - never place the rechargeable battery on the charger.
• As both the charger and the battery heat up during the charge/discharge procedure, it is necessary to ensure sufcient ventilation. Never cover the charger or the rechargeable battery!
• Never use battery packs made up of different cells.
• Never leave the charging/discharging batteries unattended.
• Never recharge a battery directly in the model. Always remove the rechargeable battery from the model
for recharging.
• Always observe correct polarity (plus/+ and minus/-) when connecting the rechargeable battery to your model or charger. Connecting the battery incorrectly will not only damage the model but also the re-
chargeable battery. There is a risk of re and explosion!
This charger has a mechanism that protects against connecting the poles incorrectly. Nonetheless, it is possible that an incorrectly connected battery may lead to damage in certain situations.
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• The charger has three charging channels that are independent of each other, so that up to three re­chargeable batteries/rechargeable battery packs can be charged (or discharged) at once. However, only connect a single rechargeable battery/rechargeable battery pack to each of the three charging channels. Never connect the charging channels to each other!
• If the product is not to be used for an extended period of time (e.g. storage), disconnect any connected rechargeable battery from the charger and disconnect the charger from the voltage/current supply.
The charger has no mains switch. If you operate the charger via the mains cable, pull the mains plug from the socket when you no longer need the charger.
• Do not charge/discharge any battery that is still hot (e.g. caused by high discharging current from the model). Allow the rechargeable battery to cool down to room temperature before attempting to charge or discharge it.
• Never damage the exterior cover of a battery. There is a risk of re and explosion!
• Never charge/discharge damaged, leaking or deformed batteries. This can result in a re or explosion!
Dispose of any unusable rechargeable batteries in an environmentally compatible fashion. Do not con­tinue to use them.
• Remove the battery from the charger when it is fully charged.
• Recharge the rechargeable batteries about every 3 months. Otherwise, so-called deep discharge may
result, rendering the rechargeable batteries useless.
• Keep rechargeable batteries in a suitable location. Use a smoke detector in the room. The risk of re (or
the occurrence of toxic smoke) cannot be excluded. Special rechargeable batteries for the model con­struction area are subject to great stress (e.g. high charging and discharging currents, vibrations, etc.).
b) Additional Information about Lithium Batteries
Modern batteries with lithium technology do not only have a clearly higher capacity than NiMH or NiCd rechargeable battery packs but they also have a considerably lower weight. This makes this type of re­chargeable battery very interesting for application in model construction; so-called LiPo batteries (lithium­polymer) are often used here.
Rechargeable lithium batteries require special care when charging/discharging, as well as during operation and handling.
For this reason, we would like to provide you with some information in the sections below about the dangers and how you can avoid them, thus helping such batteries to maintain their performance for an extended period of time to come.
Additionally observe chapter 6. a).
• The outer shell of many rechargeable lithium batteries is only made of a thick foil and therefore very sensitive.
Never destroy or damage the battery, never let the battery fall and do not pierce the battery with any objects! Avoid any mechanical strain on the battery; never pull the connection cables of the battery!
There is a risk of re and explosion!
These guidelines must also be observed when the battery is inserted into the model or when it is re­moved from the model.
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• Ensure that the battery does not overheat during usage, recharging, discharging, transport or storage. Do not place the battery next to sources of heat (e.g. speed controller, motor), keep the battery away
from direct sunlight. There is a risk of re and explosion if the battery overheats!
The battery must never heat up to more than +60 °C (observe any additional information from the manufacturer!).
• If the battery is damaged (e.g. after the crash of an aircraft or helicopter model) or the exterior cover is soaked/has expanded, do not use the battery. Do not charge it anymore. There is a risk of re and explo-
sion!
Handle the battery with care, use suitable protective gloves. Dispose of the rechargeable battery envi­ronmentally compatibly.
Never keep such rechargeable batteries in an apartment or a house/garage anymore. Damaged or
bloated lithium rechargeable batteries may catch re suddenly.
• Only use a suitable charger to charge lithium batteries or use the correct charging procedure. Due to a risk of re and explosion, conventional chargers for NiCd, NiMH and lead batteries must not be used!
Always choose the right charging procedure depending on rechargeable battery.
• When charging a lithium battery with more than one cell, always use a so-called balancer (one is already integrated into the supplied charger).
• Charge LiPo batteries with a max. charging current of 1C (if not indicated otherwise by the battery manufacturer!). This means that the charging current may not exceed the capacity value imprinted on the battery (e.g. battery capacity 1000 mAh, max. charging current 1000 mA = 1 A).
With LiFe, LiIon and LiHV batteries, you must observe the instructions of the battery manufacturer.
• The discharging current must not exceed the value printed on the battery.
For example, if a value of "20C" is printed on a LiPo battery, the max. discharging current is 20 times the battery's capacity (e.g. battery capacity 1000 mAh, max. discharging current 20C = 20 x 1000 mA = 20 A).
Otherwise, the battery will overheat, causing deformation/bloating of the battery or explosion and re!
The printed value (e.g "20C") does not generally refer to the constant current, but to the maximum cur­rent that the battery is capable of producing in the short-term. The constant current therefore should not be higher than one half of the given value.
• Observe that the individual cells of a lithium rechargeable battery must not be deep-discharged. A deep discharge of a lithium rechargeable battery will lead to permanent damage/destruction of the recharge­able battery.
If the model does not provide protection against total discharge or possess a visual display indicating a low battery, remember to switch off the model in time.
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7. Usable Rechargeable Battery Types
Rechargeable battery type LiPo LiIon LiFe LiHV NiCd NiMH Pb
Rated voltage (V/cell) 3.7 3.6 3.3 3.7 1.2 1.2 2.0
Max. charging voltage (V/cell)
4.2 4.1 3.6 4.35 1.5 1.5 2.46
Voltage for storage (V/cell) 3.8 3.7 3.3 3.85 - - -
Charging current for quick charge
<= 1C <= 1C <= 4C <= 1C 1C - 2C 1C - 2C <= 0.4C
Min. voltage after discharge (V/cell)
>= 3.0 >= 2.9 >= 2.6 >= 3.1 >= 1.0 >= 1.0 >= 1.8
The voltages in the above table apply to a single cell. The data may deviate depending on manufacturer
(observe manufacturer's information!).
The max. charging and discharging currents are indicated with the capacity value "C".
A charging current of 1C corresponds to the capacity value imprinted on the battery (e.g. indicated battery
capacity 1000 mAh, max. charging current 1000 mA = 1 A).
Also observe the correct voltage setting for multi-cell battery packs. For example, the individual cells in a
two-cell battery pack may be switched in parallel or in series.
If the maximum permissible charging current for the rechargeable battery is exceeded or a wrong cell
number/voltage setting is chosen, there is a danger of destroying the rechargeable battery. There also is a
danger of re and explosion from the rechargeable battery!
Further notes on the max. charging current and the cell number/voltage can be taken from the data sheets
or the labels of the rechargeable batteries; these data take precedence over the information in the above table.
Important!
• Never charge battery packs made up of different cells (or cells from different manufacturers).
• Never charge non-rechargeable batteries.
• Never charge rechargeable batteries not listed in the above table.
• Never charge rechargeable batteries with integrated electronics.
• Never charge rechargeable batteries that are still connected to other devices (e.g. a speed controller).
• Never charge any damaged or bloated rechargeable batteries.
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8. Operating Elements
1 Lit two-line LC display
2 "START/ENTER" button: Starting/continuing charging, conrmation of a setting/operating function
3 "INC." button: Selecting the rechargeable battery programme in the main menu, entering values (increasing va-
lue), menu selection (forward), displaying the voltage values of the individual cells when charging lithium batteries with a balancer connection
4 "DEC." button: Selecting the rechargeable battery programme in the main menu, value input (value reduction),
menu selection (back), display of various data during charging/discharging
5 "BATT. TYPE/STOP” button: Return from a submenu, stopping charging, cancelling
6 Mains socket for connecting the charger to the mains voltage
7 Fan
8 Round sockets (4 mm) for rechargeable battery connection (red = plus/+, black = minus/-)
9 Balancer port to connect an external balancer board (enclosed)
10 Socket for external temperature sensor (not enclosed, can be ordered separately)
11 USB voltage/current output (5 V/DC max. 2.1 A)
12 Direct voltage input (11 - 18 V/DC, stabilised), e.g. to connect to an external vehicle lead battery
13 Fan
Either operate the charger via the mains voltage connection (6) or the direct voltage input (12). Never use
both inputs at the same time. This may damage the charger.
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9. Commissioning
a) Connection to a Voltage/Current Supply
Attention!
Always connect the charger to the voltage/current supply rst; only then must a rechargeable battery be
connected to the charger.
The charger offers two different options for operation:
• Operation via the mains voltage (100 - 240 V/AC, 50/60 Hz)
• Operation via stabilised direct voltage (11 - 18 V/DC, e.g. via an external vehicle lead battery or a mains adapter)
Never use both operating modes at the same time. This may damage the charger. Loss of guarantee/war-
ranty!
The charger has a maximum total charging output of 300 W. If the charger is to be operated via the direct voltage input, the power supply strength must be chosen depending on how high the actually used charging output is (depend­ing on the rechargeable battery type, cell number and the charging current set).
When fully using the maximum total charging output of 300 W, the conversion loss increases power intake
by about 20 - 30%.
If the charger is not to be operated at a 12 V vehicle lead battery, but via a xed voltage mains unit, it must
be able to supply a correspondingly high current.
When using the direct current input, observe the correct polarity when connecting (plus/+ and minus/-).
The charger will switch on automatically after connecting to the voltage/current supply. The three displays light up and the starting message appears. The charger emits a brief signal.
The charger is then ready for operation.
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b) Connection of a Rechargeable Battery to the Charger
Please observe the following points before connecting or charging/recharging the battery:
• If you have not done so already, please read chapters 5, 6 and 7 completely and ensure that you have understood the information there.
• Do you know all of the information you need to know about your battery? Unknown or unlabelled batter­ies, the necessary values of which you do not know, must not be connected/charged/discharged!
• Have you selected the correct charging/discharging program for the type of battery you are using? Incor- rect settings will damage the charger and the battery; there is a danger of re and explosion!
• Did you set the correct charging or discharging current?
• Have you selected the correct voltage (e.g. for multiple-cell LiPo batteries)? A two-cell LiPo battery may
be switched in parallel (3.7 V) or series (7.4 V).
• Are all connector cables and plugs undamaged, do the plugs stay rmly in the sockets? Worn plugs and
damaged cables should be replaced.
• Connect only one single rechargeable battery or rechargeable battery pack to each of the three charging channels of the charger, but never several at once per charging channel. Never connect the charging channels to each other! The three charging channels are all independent of each other.
• When connecting a rechargeable battery to the charger, always connect the charging cable to the charg- er rst. Only then must the charging cable be connected to the rechargeable battery. When disconnect­ing, proceed in reverse order (rst disconnect the rechargeable battery from the charging cable, then the
charging cable from the charger).
Failure to do so presents the danger of a short circuit. This can result in a re or explosion of the re­chargeable batteries!
• If you wish to charge battery packs that you have manufactured yourself, the cells must be identical in their construction (same type, same capacity, same manufacturer).
The cells must also be charged to the same level (lithium batteries can be balanced out using the bal­ancer. This is, however, not possible with other battery packs such as NiMH or NiCd).
• Before connecting a rechargeable battery/battery pack to the charger, disconnect it completely, e.g. from a ight or speed controller.
Important when charging/discharging a lithium battery pack with balancer connection:
Multi-cell lithium battery packs usually always have a balancer connection. This permits the charger to monitor the voltage of every single cell separately at all times.
The charger adjusts the voltage of all cells to each other if there are deviations. The balancer prevents that one or
several cells are over-charged or other cells not sufciently fully charged by this. The balancer therefore protects both from over-charging (which may cause re or explosion) and from deep discharge of a single cell, and thus ensures
best performance of the battery pack in your model.
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Procedure when connecting a battery pack to the charger:
1. Connect the charger to the voltage/current supply.
2. Select one of the three charging channels. First connect the charging cable to the two 4 mm round sockets of the corresponding charging output (#1, #2 or #3). Ensure correct polarity (red cable = plus/+, black cable = minus/-).
The charging cable must not be connected to the rechargeable battery yet! There may be a short-circuit of
the charger plugs; there is a danger of re and explosion!
3. If you want to connect a multiple-cell lithium rechargeable battery to the charger with a balancer cable, connect a balancer board (enclosed) to the respective socket of the charger.
4. Connect the charging cable to the rechargeable battery now. Ensure correct polarity (red cable = plus/+, black cable = minus/-).
5. Connect the balancer plug of a multiple-cell rechargeable lithium battery to the corresponding connection of the balancer board. Do not use any force for plugging in! Ensure correct polarity.
If the balancer plug of the rechargeable battery does not match the shape of the socket on the balancer board, you need to use a matching connection cable (or another balancer board).
Proceed in the following steps when disconnecting a rechargeable battery:
1. If you have connected a lithium rechargeable battery with a balancer cable to the charger, disconnect it from the charger/balancer board.
2. Then disconnect the charging cable from the rechargeable battery.
3. Last disconnect the charging cable from the charger.
Always proceed in this order!
The rechargeable battery must always be disconnected from the charging cable (and from the balancer
connection for lithium rechargeable batteries) rst. Only then must the charging cable be disconnected
from the charger.
Any other order poses danger of short circuit by the two round plugs of the charging cable connected to the
rechargeable battery, as well as danger of re and explosion!
4. If no rechargeable battery is connected to the charger anymore, you can disconnect the charger from the voltage/ current supply.
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c) General Information on Operation of the Menus
• Select the desired submenu from the main menu using the "INC." or the "DEC." button as described and conrm
your selection with the button "START/ENTER".
• In a submenu, you can call the different settings with the buttons "INC." and "DEC.".
• To modify a value, push the "START/ENTER" button - the display then ashes. Modify the value ashing in the
display using the "INC." and "DEC." buttons. For quick adjustment of a value (e.g. the charging current), keep the respective button pushed for a longer time.
• Save the (modied) value with the "START/ENTER" button.
• Exit each setting menu using the "BATT. TYPE/STOP" button. The charger then returns to the main menu.
Various information is indicated on the display during a charge/discharge process by repeatedly pressing
the button "DEC.". If you do not push any button for a few seconds, the charger will return to the normal display.
If a lithium rechargeable battery with balancer plug is connected to the charger, you can switch to the dis-
play of the individual cell voltages during charging/discharging by pushing the button "INC.". Briey push
the button "START/ENTER" for the charger to return to the normal display.
d) Charging output
The charger has three charging channels that are independent of each other. This means that different rechargeable batteries can be connected to each of the three charging channels; you can charge or discharge.
However, there are limitations in the charging output. The total charging output of the charger is 300 W. The charging channels are also dependent on each other.
Channel 1 (CH1) Channel 2 (CH2) Channel 3 (CH3)
Max. 300 W - -
Max. 200 W Max. 100 W -
Max. 200 W - Max. 100 W
Max. 100 W Max. 100 W Max. 100 W
Example: If a large rechargeable battery is charged at charging channel 1 with the maximum possible charging output of 300 W, you cannot charge another rechargeable battery at charging channel 2 and 3. If the charging output at charging channel 1 is, e.g., 250 W, only 50 W will remain for charging channel 2 (300 - 250 = 50 W).
Observe:
The charging output also limits the respective possible charging current depending on battery type and cell
number.
Example: A charging current of 5.0 A at channel 2 (charging output max. 100 W) will lead to a max. output
voltage of 20 V. Accordingly, a 6-cell LiPo rechargeable battery (charge end voltage 6 x 4.2 V = 25.2 V) cannot be charged at 5.0 A. You need to set a lower charging current to charge a 6-cell LiPo rechargeable battery.
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10. Menu Structure
Both the menu structure and the displays shown on the next pages may change in newer rmware ver-
sions.
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11. Lithium Batteries (LiPo, LiIon, LiFe, LiHV)
a) General
The rechargeable battery programmes for LiPo, LiIon, LiFe and LiHV rechargeable batteries generally differ only in the voltages and the permitted charging current, see table in chapter 7.
When charging a lithium battery, there are two different phases. First, the rechargeable battery is charged with a consistent current. When the rechargeable battery reaches its maximum voltage (at a LiPo rechargeable battery, e.g.,
4.2 V), charging continues at constant voltage (the charging current drops). When the charging current drops below a certain threshold, charging is ended and the rechargeable battery is fully charged.
If the rechargeable battery has a balancer connection (usually this is the case in almost every lithium bat-
tery with more than one cell), the balancer connection must be connected to the charger as well as the rechargeable battery's cable for charging/discharging.
There are different types of balancer plug. Therefore, do not apply any force when the plug does not t in
the charger! The matching adapters for the balancer plugs are available as accessories.
There are also rare rechargeable batteries with more than one cell where the cell connections are sepa-
rately routed out and that strictly speaking are not a "multiple-cell battery pack". Therefore, always observe the information of the rechargeable battery manufacturer on the build and rated voltage.
When using a balancer (integrated in the charger), all cells of a multi-cell battery pack have the same
voltage after the charge process, which prevents the overcharging of individual cells (danger of re and
explosion) or a deep discharge of one of the cells (damage to the rechargeable battery).
The charging current to be set depends on the battery capacity and build (see chapter 7). Always observe
the battery manufacturer's instructions.
Proceed as follows:
The charger must be in the main menu.
Select the rechargeable battery type matching the rechargeable battery used
here with the button "INC." or "DEC." (LiPo, LiIon, LiFe or LiHV), see gures
on the right.
Conrm the selection by pressing the "START/ENTER" button.
Then use the button "INC." or "DEC." to select the different rechargeable bat­tery programmes:
• "BALANCE": Charge lithium battery with balancer connection
• "CHARGE": Charge lithium battery without balancer connection
• "FAST CHG": Fast battery charging
• "STORAGE": Charging/discharging rechargeable lithium battery at a set
voltage value (e.g. for storage)
• "DISCHARGE": Discharging the rechargeable lithium battery
PROGRAM SELECT LiIo BATT
PROGRAM SELECT LiFe BATT
PROGRAM SELECT LiPo BATT
PROGRAM SELECT LiHV BATT
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b) Charging Batteries without Balancer Connection ("CHARGE")
Of course, you can also charge multiple-cell lithium rechargeable batteries with a balancer connection with
the rechargeable battery programme "CHARGE".
However, the individual cell voltages are not reconciled here, so that one or several cells may be over-
charged. There is a risk of re and explosion!
Therefore, always charge multiple-cell lithium rechargeable batteries with balancer connection with
the rechargeable battery programme "BALANCE", but never with the rechargeable battery programme "CHARGE"!
• First, choose the rechargeable battery type with the button "INC." or "DEC." as described in chapter 11. a) (LiPo,
LiIon, LiFe or LiHV) and push the button "START/ENTER".
• Now select the rechargeable battery programme "CHARGE" with the button
"INC." or "DEC.".
The value on the left in the lower line shows the charging current, the value on the right shows the voltage or number of cells of the battery pack (in this example, a 3-cell LiPo battery pack, 11.1 V).
Use the button "INC." or "DEC." to select a different rechargeable battery programme; use the button
"BATT. TYPE/STOP" to return to the main menu.
• If the values need to be changed, push the "START/ENTER" button. The charging current ashes. Change the
charging current using the buttons "INC." and "DEC.". Keep the respective button pressed for quick adjustment.
• Conrm the set charging current with the "START/ENTER" button.
The maximum possible charging current depends on the rechargeable battery type, the cell number and
the max. charging output of the charging channel used.
• The voltage then begins to ash. Change this using the buttons "INC." and "DEC.".
The voltage can only be changed by the number of cells of the rechargeable battery (e.g. one cell = 3.7 V,
two cells = 7.4 V, etc.). The displayed voltage is the respective nominal voltage of the rechargeable battery, see chapter 7. The actual rechargeable battery voltage is, of course, higher at a fully charged rechargeable battery.
• Conrm the setting by pressing the "START/ENTER" button.
To begin the charging process, keep the "START/ENTER" button pressed for longer (approx. 3 seconds).
The charger now examines the connected rechargeable battery.
If the settings are wrong, or if the charger detects a problem, an audio signal is emitted and the appropriate
information is shown on the display. You can stop the warning signal by pressing the "BATT. TYPE/STOP"
button. You then return to the previous conguration menu.
If no error was recognised, e.g. the display on the right will appear (alternat­ing).
The "R:" value indicates the cell number that the charger has recognised (in the example a 2-cell rechargeable battery).
The "S:" value indicates the cell number that you have set in the menu (in the example also a 2-cell rechargeable battery).
LiPo CHARGE
0.4A 11.1V(3S)
R: 2SER S: 2SER CANCEL(STOP)
R: 2SER S: 2SER CONFIRM(ENTER)
BATTERY CHECK WAIT...
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If these two numbers do not match, please check the settings on the charger and the battery itself. It may
be that the LiPo battery has been completely discharged, or a cell may be faulty. In this case, the battery
should not be charged, as there is a risk of re and explosion!
You can return to the previous conguration menu using the "BATT. TYPE/STOP" button.
• If the two numbers match, you can start the charging process by briey pushing the "START/ENTER" button.
• Once the charging process has been started, various information about the
current charging progress is shown on the display.
Example:
At the upper left, the rechargeable battery type and the cell number are displayed ("LP3s" = LiPo rechargeable battery with 3 cells); the charging current is shown in the upper middle and the current rechargeable battery voltage at the upper right.
The lower left shows the current rechargeable battery programme ("CHG" = "CHARGE"), in the middle the elapsed charging time and the charged capacity in mAh are displayed to the right of this.
Various information is indicated on the display during a charge/discharge process by repeatedly pressing
the button "DEC." (see chapter 19). If you do not push any button for a few seconds, the charger will return to the normal display.
• Once the charging process has been completed, an audio signal is emitted (if it was not turned off).
If you wish to cancel the charging process, push the button "BATT. TYPE/STOP".
c) Charging Batteries with Balancer Connection ("BALANCE")
In contrast to the simple rechargeable battery programme "CHARGE" (see chapter 11. b), the rechargeable battery programme "BALANCE" monitors the voltage of every single cell of a multiple-cell lithium rechargeable battery and corrects it accordingly if there are any deviations.
Besides the two normal rechargeable battery connections (plus/+ and minus/-), the balancer connector for the battery must also be connected to the charger.
The balancer connection of the rechargeable battery must be connected to the charger, e.g. via a balancer board (enclosed in delivery content).
If you use self-customised rechargeable batteries, the balancer plug must be correctly assigned.
Example: The rst pin is the minus pole of the rst cell. The next connection pin is the plus pole of the
rst cell; the respective next connection pin is the plus pole of the second, third, fourth, fth and sixth cell
(depending on cell number).
The last connection pin of the balancer plug of the rechargeable battery therefore is the plus pole of the last
cell. Therefore, the same voltage can be measured between the two outer pins of the balancer plug as at the two rechargeable battery connections directly.
Also observe that the balancer plug is always connected to the right connection that belongs to the respective channel (1, 2 or 3).
The balancer connection that belongs to the charge/discharge channel is below the 4 mm sockets of the
respective rechargeable battery connection in each case.
The remaining procedure for charging is described in chapter 11. b).
LP3s 1.2A 12.59V CHG 022:43 00682
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If a lithium rechargeable battery with balancer plug is connected to the charger, you can switch to the dis-
play of the individual cell voltages by pushing the button "INC.". Briey push the button "START/ENTER"
for the charger to return to the normal display.
Important!
Only a battery pack with exactly the same voltage for each cell provides the maximum performance and
service life for a model airplane/vehicle.
Variations in the quality of the materials used and the internal structure of multiple-cell lithium battery packs
mean that the cells may have different voltages once discharged.
Charging such a rechargeable lithium battery without balancer will quickly cause large differences of cell
voltage. This not only shortens the operating life (as one cell may have a very low voltage), but also dam­ages the rechargeable battery as a result of a total discharge.
When charging a rechargeable lithium battery with different cell voltages without a balancer, there is the
risk of overcharging one cell, which can lead to an explosion.
Example:
A dual-cell LiPo battery pack charged without the use of a balancer appears to have a voltage of 8.4 V and thus ap­pears to be fully charged. The individual cells, however, have a voltage of 4.5 V and 3.9 V (one cell is dangerously overcharged, the other half discharged).
A cell overcharged in this way may leak, expand or, in a worst case scenario, catch re or explode!
If this LiPo rechargeable battery is inserted, e.g. in a model plane, the ying time will be very short, since the voltage
of the half-charged cell will break down quickly and the rechargeable battery will not supply any current anymore.
If your rechargeable lithium battery has a balancer connection, it must be connected to the charger at all
times in addition to the two regular rechargeable battery connections (plus/+ and minus/-) (either directly or via the balancer board); then use the charge programme "BALANCE".
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d) Fast Charge ("FAST CHG")
When charging a lithium rechargeable battery, the charging current reduces continually due to the charging method used, the fuller the rechargeable battery becomes (when the rechargeable battery has reached its maximum charging current and the charger switches from continuous current to continuous voltage charging). This will, of course, also extend the charging time.
At quick charging, the continuous voltage charging method uses a higher charging current. However, this reduces the capacity, because the charge process is terminated earlier due to the safety cut-off in the charger.
This means, a LiPo battery, for example, cannot be fully charged using the fast charge function. Only approx. 90% of the capacity achievable with the normal charge process is available.
Therefore, fast charging is only wise if the battery has to be used again as quickly as possible.
The procedure when setting the charging current and voltage/cell number must be performed as for the rechargeable battery programme "CHARGE"; see chapter 11. b).
e) Storing Batteries ("STORAGE")
This rechargeable battery programme can be used if you want to store the rechargeable battery for an extended pe-
riod. Depending on the rechargeable battery type set, the rechargeable battery is charged or discharged to a specic
voltage (LiPo = 3.8 V, LiIon = 3.7 V, LiFe = 3.3 V, LiHV = 3.9 V; voltage per cell in each case).
Depending on the cell voltage, the battery is either charged or discharged. Of course, with a multi-cell bat-
tery pack, this is only wise if a balancer connection is available and connected to the charger.
At extended storage of a lithium rechargeable battery (e.g. when storing a ight battery over winter), the
rechargeable battery should in any case be checked every 3 months and treated with the rechargeable battery programme "STORAGE" again to prevent harmful deep discharge.
The procedure when setting the charging current and voltage/cell number must be performed as for the rechargeable battery programme "CHARGE"; see chapter 11. b).
The set current is used for charging/discharging.
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f) Discharging Battery ("DISCHARGE")
Normally, it is not necessary to discharge lithium batteries (contrary to NiCd batteries) before charging. The battery can be charged immediately, independent of its current status. If you want to discharge a rechargeable lithium battery anyway, you can set the discharge current.
The maximum possible discharging current depends on the battery type, battery capacity and number of
cells. The max. discharge output of the charger for channel 1 is 25 W, and for channels 2 and 3 it´s 10 W each. This limits the max. possible discharge current for rechargeable batteries with multiple cells.
Discharge a lithium rechargeable battery only to the minimum permitted voltage per cell (see table in
chapter 7 or observe information of the rechargeable battery manufacturer). If the rechargeable battery is discharged any further, this deep discharge will permanently damage it and render it useless!
The procedure when setting the discharging current and voltage/cell number must be performed the same as when charging, see chapter 11. b), except that the rechargeable battery is not charged, but discharged after starting the rechargeable battery programme.
After starting the discharging process, various information about the current progress is shown in the display.
At the upper left, the rechargeable battery type and the cell number are dis­played ("LP3s" = LiPo rechargeable battery with 3 cells); the discharging cur­rent is shown in the upper middle and the current rechargeable battery voltage at the upper right.
The lower left shows the current rechargeable battery programme ("DSC" = "DISCHARGE"), the middle the elapsed discharging time and the discharged capacity is mAh is displayed to the right of this.
The nal discharge voltage differs depending on the battery type and already present in the charger.
• LiPo: 3.0 V per cell
• LiIon: 2.9 V per cell
• LiFe: 2.6 V per cell
• LiHV: 3.2 V per cell
If a rechargeable battery with multiple cells is connected via the balancer connections, pushing the "INC."
button while discharging will display the individual cell voltages. Push the "START/ENTER" button to return to the normal display.
LP3s 0.4A 12.59V DSC 022:43 00132
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12. NiMH and NiCd Rechargeable Batteries
a) General
The rechargeable battery programmes for NiMH and NiCd rechargeable batteries generally differ only in the internally used charging procedures. The settings in the menus are the same.
The charger must be in the main menu.
Select the rechargeable battery type matching the rechargeable battery used
here with the button "INC." or "DEC." (NiMH or NiCd), see gures on the right.
Conrm the selection by pressing the "START/ENTER" button.
Then use the button "INC." or "DEC." to select the different rechargeable bat­tery programmes:
• "CHARGE": Charge rechargeable battery
• "Auto CHARGE": Charge rechargeable battery, automatically select charg-
ing current
• "DISCHARGE": Discharging the rechargeable battery
• "RE-PEAK": Re-charge a full rechargeable battery
• "CYCLE": Multiple charging/discharging or discharging/charging cycles
You can return to the main menu using the "BATT. TYPE/STOP" button.
b) Charging Batteries ("CHARGE")
The charging current to be set depends on the rechargeable battery's capacity and is usually 1C (also see chapter 7). High-quality rechargeable batteries also can stand a charging current up to 2C. However, you should always observe the battery manufacturer's instructions.
The value "1C" means that the charging current is equivalent to the battery's capacity. A charging current
of 3 A therefore is required for a 3000 mAh-NiMH battery at 1C.
A value of 0.5C means that the charging current corresponds to half the capacity value. At a NiMH re-
chargeable battery with a capacity of 3000 mAh, 0.5C means that a charging current of 1.5 A must be set.
In general: The smaller the rechargeable battery (the individual cell), the lower the maximum charging cur-
rent.
For example, conventional NiMH-mignon/AA-cells with a capacity of 2000 mAh permit a charging current
of 1C (this corresponds to a charging current of 2 A). For quick charging of such cells (contained, e.g., in receiver batteries), never set more than 0.5C.
Charge a NiMH or NiCd battery as follows:
• First, choose the rechargeable battery type with the buttons "INC." and "DEC." as described in chapter 12. a) (NiMH or NiCd) and push the button "START/ENTER".
• Select the corresponding rechargeable battery programme "CHARGE" with the buttons "INC." or "DEC.".
The value at the lower right represents the currently set charging current.
PROGRAM SELECT NiMH BATT
PROGRAM SELECT NiCD BATT
NiMH CHARGE CURRENT 2.0A
NIMH CHARGE CURRENT 2.0A
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Use the buttons "INC." and "DEC." to select a different rechargeable battery programme; use the button
"BATT. TYPE/STOP" to return to the main menu.
• If the value for the charging current must be changed, push the "START/ENTER" button. The charging current ashes. Change the charging current using the buttons "INC." and "DEC.". Keep the respective button pressed for
quick adjustment.
• Conrm the set charging current with the "START/ENTER" button.
The maximum possible charging current depends on the rechargeable battery type, the cell number and
the max. charging output of the charging channel used.
• To begin the charging process, keep the "START/ENTER" button pressed for longer (approx. 3 seconds).
The charger now examines the connected rechargeable battery.
If the settings are wrong, or if the charger detects a problem, an audio signal is emitted and the appropriate
information is shown on the display. You can stop the warning signal by pressing the "BATT. TYPE/STOP"
button. The charger then returns to the previous conguration menu.
• The display shows, e.g., the following data while charging:
The rechargeable battery type is shown in the upper left ("NiMH" = NiMH rechargeable battery), the upper middle shows the charging current and the upper right the current rechargeable battery voltage.
• The lower left shows the current rechargeable battery programme ("CHG" = "CHARGE"), in the middle the elapsed charging time and the charged capacity in mAh are displayed to the right of this.
• Once the charging process has been completed, an audio signal is emitted (if it was not turned off).
If you wish to cancel the charging process, push the "BATT. TYPE/STOP" button.
c) Automatic Charge Mode ("Auto CHARGE")
In automatic mode, the charger checks the rechargeable battery condition (e.g. the inner resistance) and calculates the charging current from this. You need to set an upper limit for the charging current so that the rechargeable battery is not damaged by a too-high charging current.
Depending on the rechargeable battery and its inner resistance, shorter charging times may be achieved in the rechargeable battery programme "Auto CHARGE" than in the rechargeable battery programme "CHARGE" (chapter
12. b).
Proceed as in the rechargeable battery programme "CHARGE" for setting and operation (chapter 12. b).
The only difference is that you do not set the actual charging current, but the limit for the maximum charging
current that the charger must not exceed.
NiMH 2.0A 7.42V CHG 022:45 00690
BATTERY CHECK
................
NIMH Auto CHARGE CURRENT 5.0A
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d) Recharge Rechargeable Battery Again ("RE-PEAK")
The charger automatically ends charging of NiMH and NiCd rechargeable batteries when the rechargeable battery is fully charged. Recognition of when the rechargeable battery is fully charged is according to the delta-U procedure.
The function "RE-PEAK" performs this recognition again. This way, you can not only ensure that the rechargeable battery is truly fully charged, you can also check how well the rechargeable battery can take quick charging.
First, charge the rechargeable battery completely (see chapter 12. b) or chapter 12. c). Then start the rechargeable battery programme "RE-PEAK".
Proceed as follows:
• Set the rechargeable battery type as described in chapter 12. a) (NiMH or NiCd) and select the rechargeable battery programme "RE-PEAK".
The value in the lower right means the number of the recognition processes.
Use the buttons "INC." and "DEC." to select a different rechargeable battery programme; use the button
"BATT. TYPE/STOP" to return to the main menu.
• When the number of recognition processes for the delta-U-charging procedure is to be changed, briey push the button "START/ENTER". The number ashes.
• Use the buttons "INC." and "DEC." to set the number of recognition process.
• Briey push the "START/ENTER" button to conrm the setting. The display stops ashing.
• Start the rechargeable battery programme "RE-PEAK" by pushing the but-
ton "START/ENTER" for 3 seconds.
The charger now examines the connected rechargeable battery.
If the settings are wrong, or if the charger detects a problem, a warning signal is emitted and the appropri-
ate information is shown in the display. You can stop the warning signal by pressing the "BATT. TYPE/
STOP" button. The charger then returns to the previous conguration menu.
The display shows, e.g., the following data while charging:
The rechargeable battery type is shown in the upper left ("NiMH" = NiMH rechargeable battery), the upper middle shows the charging current and the upper right the current rechargeable battery voltage.
The lower left shows the current rechargeable battery programme ("RPC" = "RE-PEAK"), the middle the elapsed charging time and the charged capacity in mAh is displayed to the right of this.
• Once the charging process has been completed, an audio signal is emitted (if it was not turned off).
If you wish to cancel the charging process, push the "BATT. TYPE/STOP" button.
NiMH RE-PEAK 2
NiMH 2.0A 9.59V RPC 000:33 00017
BATTERY CHECK
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e) Discharging Battery ("DISCHARGE")
To put partially charged NiMH/NiCd rechargeable batteries into a dened starting condition, they can be discharged with this rechargeable battery programme. Specically NiCd rechargeable batteries should not be recharged from a
partially discharged condition, since the capacity may reduce by this (memory effect).
The rechargeable battery can also be used to measure the capacity of rechargeable batteries.
The maximum possible discharging current depends on the battery type, battery capacity and number of
cells. The max. discharge output of the charger for channel 1 is 25 W, and for channels 2 and 3 it´s 10 W each. This limits the max. possible discharge current for rechargeable batteries with multiple cells.
Discharge a NiMH or NiCd battery as follows:
• Set the rechargeable battery type as described in chapter 12. a) (NiMH or NiCd) and select the rechargeable battery programme "DISCHARGE".
The set rechargeable battery type is shown in the upper left of the display, and the rechargeable battery programme next to it. The value in the lower left indicates the currently set discharging current; the value on the right represents the deactivation voltage.
Use the buttons "INC." and "DEC." to select a different rechargeable battery programme; use the button
"BATT. TYPE/STOP" to return to the main menu.
• If the value for the discharging current and the deactivation voltage is to be changed, briey push the "START/ ENTER" button. The discharging current ashes.
• Set the discharging current with the buttons "INC." and "DEC.". Keep the respective button pressed for quick
adjustment.
• Briey push the "START/ENTER" button; the deactivation voltage ashes.
• Set the discharging current with the buttons "INC." and "DEC.". Keep the respective button pressed for quick
adjustment.
• Briey push the "START/ENTER" button to conrm the setting. The display stops ashing.
Proceed as described above to change the discharging current or the discharging voltage again if desired.
• To begin the discharge process, keep the "START/ENTER" button pressed for longer (approx. 3 seconds).
If the settings are wrong, or if the charger detects a problem, an audio signal is emitted and the appropriate
information is shown in the display. You can stop the warning signal by pressing the "BATT. TYPE/STOP"
button. The charger then returns to the previous conguration menu.
The display shows, e.g., the following data while discharging:
The rechargeable battery type is shown in the upper left of the display ("NiMH" = NiMH rechargeable battery), the upper middle shows the dis­charging current and the upper right the current rechargeable battery volt­age.
The lower left shows the current rechargeable battery programme ("DSC" = "DISCHARGE"), in the middle the elapsed charging time and the charged capacity in mAh are displayed to the right of this.
• Once the discharging process has been completed, an audio signal is emitted (if it was not turned off).
If you wish to cancel the discharging process, push the "BATT. TYPE/STOP" button.
NIMH DISCHARGE
0.1A CUT: 1.0V
NiMH 0.5A 7.42V DSC 022:45 00180
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f) Cycle Programme ("CYCLE")
To test rechargeable batteries, form new rechargeable batteries or refresh older rechargeable batteries, you can per­form up to 5 cycles in sequence automatically. The two possible combinations are "Charge/Discharge" ("CHG>DCHG") and "Discharge/Charge" ("DCHG>CHG").
The values that you have set in the charging programme ("CHARGE") or discharging programme
("DISCHARGE") are used as charging or discharging current.
Proceed as follows:
• Set the rechargeable battery type as described in chapter 12. a) (NiMH or NiCd) and select the rechargeable battery programme "CYCLE".
The set rechargeable battery type is shown in the upper left of the display, and the rechargeable battery programme next to it.
The display in the lower left represents the corresponding combination "Charging/discharging" ("CHG>DCHG") or "Discharging/charging" ("DCHG>CHG"), the lower right shows the number of currently set cycles.
Use the buttons "INC." and "DEC." to select a different rechargeable battery programme; use the button
"BATT. TYPE/STOP" to return to the main menu.
• If any other cycle mode is to be selected or if you would like to set the number of cycles, briey push the button "START/ENTER". The display "CHG>DCHG" or "DCHG>CHG" ashes.
• With the buttons "INC." or "DEC.", select the desired order in cycle operation:
"CHG>DCHG" = Charge + then discharge
"DCHG>CHG" = Discharge + then charge
• Briey push the button "START/ENTER"; the number of cycles ashes (how often the currently set sequence of
charging/discharging or discharging/charging is performed).
• Set the cycle number with the buttons "INC." and "DEC." (1 - 5 cycles are possible).
• Briey push the "START/ENTER" button to conrm the setting. The display stops ashing.
• To start cycle operation, keep the "START/ENTER" button pressed for longer (approx. 3 seconds).
If the settings are wrong, or if the charger detects a problem, an audio signal is emitted and the appropriate
information is shown in the display. You can stop the warning signal by pressing the "BATT. TYPE/STOP"
button. The charger then returns to the previous conguration menu.
The display shows, e.g., the following data while charging or discharging:
The rechargeable battery type is shown in the upper left ("NiMH" = NiMH rechargeable battery), the upper middle shows the charging or discharging current and the upper right the current rechargeable battery voltage.
The lower left shows the selected cycle operation ("C>D" = Charge/discharge, "D>C" = Discharge/charge), the middle shows the elapsed charging or discharging duration and the right next to it the charged or discharged capacity in mAh.
• Once cycle operation has been completed, an audio signal is emitted (if it has not been turned off).
To interrupt cycle operation, push the button "BATT. TYPE/STOP".
NIMH CYCLE DCHG>CHG 1
NiMH 2.0A 7.42V C>D 022:45 00890
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13. Lead Batteries (Pb)
a) General
Lead batteries are completely different from lithium, NiMH or NiCd batteries. Despite their high capacity they can only provide low currents. The charging process is also different.
The charging current for modern lead batteries must not exceed 0.4C; 1/10C is perfect for lead batteries.
A higher charging current is not permitted; it would overload the rechargeable battery! This not only causes
danger of explosion and re, but also danger of injury from the contained acid.
Also always observe the information printed on the battery or the information provided by the battery
manufacturer on the permitted charging current.
The charger must be in the main menu.
Select the rechargeable battery type "Pb BATT" with the "INC." or "DEC." but-
ton here, see gure on the right.
Conrm the selection by pressing the "START/ENTER" button.
Then use the buttons "INC." and "DEC." to select the different rechargeable battery programmes:
• "CHARGE": Charge rechargeable battery
• "DISCHARGE": Discharging the rechargeable battery
b) Charging Batteries ("CHARGE")
The charging current to be set depends on the battery capacity and is usually 0.1C (also see chapter 7). High-quality lead batteries also can stand a charging current up to 0.4C. However, you should always observe the battery manu­facturer's instructions.
The value "0.1C" means that the charging current is equivalent to one-tenth of the rechargeable battery's
capacity. For a lead battery with a capacity of 5000 mAh (= 5 Ah) the charging current at 0.1C must be set to 0.5 A.
Proceed as follows to charge a lead battery:
• First, choose the rechargeable battery type "Pb BATT" with the buttons "INC." and "DEC." as described in chapter
13. a) and push the button "START/ENTER".
• Select the corresponding rechargeable battery programme "CHARGE" with the buttons "INC." or "DEC.".
The set rechargeable battery type is shown in the upper left of the display, and the rechargeable battery programme next to it.
The value on the lower left shows the currently set charging current, the value on the right shows the voltage or number of cells of the lead battery (in this example, a 6-cell lead battery (6 x 2.0 V = 12.0 V).
Use the buttons "INC." and "DEC." to select a different rechargeable battery programme; use the button
"BATT. TYPE/STOP" to return to the main menu.
PROGRAM SELECT Pb BATT
Pb CHARGE
2.0A 12.0V(6P)
Pb CHARGE
2.0A 12.0V(6P)
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• If the value for the charging current must be changed, push the "START/ENTER" button. The charging current ashes. Change the charging current using the buttons "INC." and "DEC.". Keep the respective button pressed for
quick adjustment.
• Conrm the set charging current with the "START/ENTER" button.
The maximum possible charging current depends on the cell number and the max. charging output of the
charging channel used.
• To begin the charging process, keep the "START/ENTER" button pressed for longer (approx. 3 seconds).
If the settings are wrong, or if the charger detects a problem, an audio signal is emitted and the appropriate
information is shown on the display. You can stop the warning signal by pressing the "BATT. TYPE/STOP"
button. The charger then returns to the previous conguration menu.
The display shows, e.g., the following data while charging:
The rechargeable battery type is shown in the upper left ("Pb" = lead bat­tery), as well as the cell number; the upper middle shows the charging cur­rent and the upper right the current rechargeable battery voltage.
The lower left shows the current rechargeable battery programme ("CHG" = "CHARGE"), in the middle the elapsed charging time and the charged capacity in mAh are displayed to the right of this.
• Once the charging process has been completed, an audio signal is emitted (if it was not turned off).
If you wish to cancel the charging process, push the "BATT. TYPE/STOP" button.
c) Discharging Battery ("DISCHARGE")
To put partially charged lead batteries into a dened starting condition, they can be discharged with this rechargeable
battery programme.
The rechargeable battery can also be used to measure the capacity of rechargeable batteries.
The maximum possible discharging current depends on the battery type, battery capacity and number of
cells. The max. discharge output of the charger for channels 1 is 25 W, and for channels 2 and 3 it´s 10 W each. This limits the max. possible discharge current for rechargeable batteries with multiple cells.
Proceed as follows to discharge a lead battery:
• First, choose the rechargeable battery type "Pb BATT" with the buttons "INC." and "DEC." as described in chapter
13. a) and push the button "START/ENTER".
• Select the corresponding rechargeable battery programme "DISCHARGE" with the buttons "INC." or "DEC.".
The set rechargeable battery type is shown in the upper left of the display, and the rechargeable battery programme next to it.
The value on the lower left shows the currently set discharging current, the value on the right shows the voltage or number of cells of the lead battery (in this example, a 6-cell lead battery (6 x 2.0 V = 12.0 V)).
Use the buttons "INC." and "DEC." to select a different rechargeable battery programme; use the button
"BATT. TYPE/STOP" to return to the main menu.
P-6 3.0A 12.59V CHG 022:45 00980
Pb DISCHARGE
0.1A 12.0V(6P)
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• If the value for the discharging current must be changed, push the "START/ENTER" button. The discharging current ashes. Change the discharging current using the buttons "INC." and "DEC.". Keep the respective button pressed
for quick adjustment.
• Conrm the set discharging current with the "START/ENTER" button.
• To begin the discharge process, keep the "START/ENTER" button pressed for longer (approx. 3 seconds).
If the settings are wrong, or if the charger detects a problem, an audio signal is emitted and the appropriate
information is shown on the display. You can stop the warning signal by pressing the "BATT. TYPE/STOP"
button. The charger then returns to the previous conguration menu.
The display shows, e.g., the following data while discharging:
The rechargeable battery type is shown in the upper left ("Pb" = lead bat­tery), the upper middle shows the discharging current and the upper right the current rechargeable battery voltage.
The lower left shows the current rechargeable battery programme ("DSC" = "DISCHARGE"), the middle the elapsed discharging time and the discharged capacity is mAh is displayed to the right of this.
• Once the discharging process has been completed, an audio signal is emitted (if it was not turned off).
If you wish to cancel the discharging process, push the "BATT. TYPE/STOP" button.
P-6 0.4A 12.59V DSC 022:45 00132
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14. Saving/Loading Rechargeable Battery Data
The charger has 10 memory slots in which you can store often-used settings. For example, the data (cell number,
charging procedures, charging current) for 3 different LiPo ight batteries can be saved there, so that you do not have
to set them anew every time.
a) Saving Battery Data
• Select the function "BATT MEMORY" in the main menu of the charger with the button "INC." or "DEC.".
• Conrm the selection by pressing the "START/ENTER" button. The memory number ashes.
• Select one of the 10 memories with the buttons "INC." or "DEC.".
If there already are data in the memory, the display will alternate,
e.g., between the rechargeable battery type and the cell number, as well as the charging and discharging current.
When the memory is empty, only "ENTER SET ->" is displayed.
• Conrm the selection of the memory number by pressing the "START/EN­TER" button.
The rechargeable battery type is displayed rst; see gure on the right.
• Use the buttons "INC." or "DEC." to select the desired setting functions (e.g. battery type, cell number, charging
current, etc.).
To leave or cancel setting mode (previously made settings will not be saved!), just push the button "BATT.
TYPE/STOP" repeatedly until you are back in the main menu.
• If a setting is to be changed, briey push the button "START/ENTER". The respectively adjustable value ashes.
• Change the ashing value with the buttons "INC." and "DEC.". Keep the respective button pressed for quick adjust-
ment.
• Complete the setting by briey pushing the "START/ENTER" button. The respective adjustable value stops ashing.
Then you can select another setting function, see above.
• If you want to save all previous settings in the memory selected at rst, call
the setting function "SAVE PROGRAM" at the end with the buttons "INC."
and "DEC." and briey push the button "START/ENTER".
If the settings are not saved via "SAVE PROGRAM", they will be lost!
• Then the display shows the indication with the ashing memory number again. You can now programme another
memory.
To end programming, push the button "BATT. TYPE/STOP". Then the charger goes back to the main menu.
PROGRAM SELECT BATT MEMORY
[ BATT MEMORY 1] ENTER SET->
BATT TYPE LiPo
SAVE PROGRAM ENTER
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The following functions are available:
Depending on the set battery type (LiPo, LiIo, LiFe, LiHV, NiMH, NiCd, Pb), different setting functions are
available. For example, the setting function for the charge end voltage per cell is only available for lithium rechargeable batteries.
Therefore, always set the rechargeable battery type rst and only then the other data, so that the charger
can offer the matching setting functions.
Rechargeable battery type
For this, select the rechargeable battery type "LiPo", "LiIo", "LiFe", "LiHV", "NiMH", "NiCd" or "Pb".
As described above, this selection must be made rst, since the right setting functions are only displayed
then.
Battery voltage
Depending on the set rechargeable battery type, the rechargeable battery voltage can be set here.
However, it is not possible to set any voltage, but the steps depend on the rated voltage of an individual cell
of the respective rechargeable battery type; see chapter 7.
For example, the rated voltage of a cell in LiPo rechargeable batteries is 3.7 V; the rechargeable battery
voltage can thus only be set in steps of 3.7 V (3.7 V, 7.4 V, 11.1 V, etc.).
Charging current
Set the desired charging current here. It must be selected according to the rechargeable battery used.
Charging channel 1 offers a charging current of max. 20.0 A, charging channels 2 and 3 a charging current
of max. 10.0 A. Observe that the charging output of the charger limits the maximum possible charging cur­rent; also see chapter 9. d).
Discharging current
Set the desired discharging current here. It must be selected according to the rechargeable battery used.
The discharge output of the charger for channel 1 is max. 25 W, and for channel 2 and 3 it is max. 10 W
each.
BATT TYPE LiPo
BATT VOLTS
7.4V( 2S)
CHARGE CURRENT
2.2A
DSCH CURRENT
1.2A
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Discharging end voltage per cell
Here, the voltage per cell at which discharging ends can be set.
Attention!
Never set the voltage too low. For lithium rechargeable batteries, this may cause deep discharge and
permanent damage to the rechargeable battery!
Observe the table in chapter 7 and any special information of the rechargeable battery manufacturer.
Charging end voltage per cell
Here, the voltage per cell at which discharging ends in lithium rechargeable batteries can be set.
Attention!
Never set the voltage too high. This can result in a re or explosion with lithium rechargeable batteries!
Observe the table in chapter 7 and any special information of the rechargeable battery manufacturer.
Deactivation at overtemperature
The charger can automatically cancel charging/discharging if the rechargeable battery exceeds the temperature set here.
To use this function, an external temperature sensor is required (not enclosed). It must be connected to the
respective socket of the respective charger channel.
If this function is to be used on each channel, you need a total of 3 separate temperature sensors.
Maintenance charging current (for NiMH and NiCd only)
Set the maintenance charging current here. When a NiMH or NiCd rechargeable battery is fully charged, it will lose part of its capacity again by self-discharge. The maintenance charging current (short charging impulses, no continu­ous charging current!) ensures that the rechargeable battery remains fully charged. Thus also prevents crystal forma­tion in the rechargeable battery.
DSCH VOLTAGE
3.0V/CELL
TVC=YOUR RISK!
4.20V
TEMPERATURE CUT-OFF 50C
TRICKLE 100mA
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Delay time for delta-U recognition (for NiMH and NiCd only)
The charger ends charging of NiMH or NiCd rechargeable batteries according to the delta-U method.
Set for how long the charger is to continue charging after this recognition here.
Voltage for delta-U recognition (for NiMH only)
Set the voltage here where the delta-U charging procedure recognises a fully charged rechargeable battery.
If the value is set too high, the charger may not recognise that the rechargeable battery is fully charged.
The protection circuit for the charge duration or the maximum capacity usually trips here (if set correctly).
If the value is set too low, the charge will switch off too early and the rechargeable battery will not be fully
charged.
Change the voltage in steps and check the charging process. Due to the many different rechargeable bat-
teries, it is not possible to suggest a perfect value.
Save settings
For this purpose, see chapter 14. b).
b) Saving Battery Data
To save the set values, select the setting function "SAVE PROGRAM" and
then briey push the button "START/ENTER". Otherwise, all settings are lost.
The charger will show the corresponding display message when saving
("SAVE....") and emit a sound signal.
When selecting the function "BATT MEMORY" in the main menu of the charg­er and then an already-occupied memory, the charger alternatingly shows the
most important information, see example in the gure on the right.
This shows you which rechargeable battery or data are stored in the memory
at rst glance.
When the memory is empty, the bottom line shows only "ENTER SET ->".
PEAK DELAY 1Min
SAVE PROGRAM ENTER
DELTA PEAK SENSE 4mV/C
SAVE PROGRAM ENTER
SAVE PROGRAM
SAVE....
[ BATT MEMORY 1] LiPo 7.4V(2S)
[ BATT MEMORY 1] C:2.2A D:1.2A
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c) Loading Battery Data
• Select the function "BATT MEMORY" in the main menu of the charger with the button "INC." or "DEC.".
• Conrm the selection by pressing the "START/ENTER" button. The memory number ashes.
• Select one of the 10 memories with the buttons "INC." or "DEC.".
If there are data in the memory, the display will alternate, e.g., be-
tween the rechargeable battery type and the cell number, as well as the charging and discharging current.
When the memory is empty, only "ENTER SET ->" is displayed.
• Load the battery data from the selected memory by pushing the button "START/ENTER" for 3 seconds.
The display shows the message "ENTER CHARGE LOAD....."; the data are
then loaded and the desired charging/discharging programme can then be started (push the button "START/ENTER" again for 3 seconds).
If you keep the button "START/ENTER" pushed for 3 seconds in an empty memory, the charger will start
selection/setting mode, see chapter 14. a).
PROGRAM SELECT BATT MEMORY
[ BATT MEMORY 2] ENTER SET->
ENTER CHARGE
LOAD....
[ BATT MEMORY 1] LiPo 7.4V(2S)
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15. Voltage Display for Lithium Rechargeable Batteries
The charger can also display the current voltages of the cells of a lithium rechargeable battery (LiPo, LiIon, LiFe, LiHV).
For this, the lithium rechargeable battery must have a balancer connection that must be connected to the
respective channel of the charger.
Proceed as follows:
• Select the function "LI BATT METER" in the main menu of the charger with the button "INC." or "DEC.".
• Conrm the selection by pressing the "START/ENTER" button.
Then the voltage display appears.
• Use the buttons "INC." and "DEC." to switch between the individual voltages and the total voltage or the maximum/minimum cell voltages.
The individual voltage displays depending on the cell number, of course.
The example gure on the right may be a 3-cell LiPo rechargeable battery
(or a multiple-cell LiPo rechargeable battery with defective cells or defective balancer connections).
After switching with the buttons "INC." and "DEC.", the upper display line shows the total voltage of the connected battery pack.
The lower display line shows the maximum cell voltage ("H") on the left and the minimum cell voltage ("L") of all cells of the connected battery pack on the right. This way, you can see the difference between the voltage situa­tions of the cells at a glance.
You can return to the main menu using the "BATT. TYPE/STOP" button.
16. USB output
If the charger is connected to the voltage/current supply, a voltage of 5 V/DC as common for USB and a current of up to 2.1 A are available at the USB-output.
You can use this output, e.g. to charge a mobile phone or a tablet computer.
PROGRAM SELECT LI BATT METER
4.19 4.15 4.18 V
0.00 0.00 0.00 V
MAIN 12.52V H4.190V L4.150V
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17. System settings
The system settings of the charger summarise various basic settings. They are pre-applied with the most common values in the delivery condition.
Depending on the rechargeable batteries you want to charge or discharge, however, certain changes to the values are sensible.
Proceed as follows:
• Select the function "SYSTEM SET ->" in the main menu of the charger with the button "INC." or "DEC.".
• Conrm the selection by pressing the "START/ENTER" button.
First, the break time between a charging/discharging process (e.g. in cycle
operation) is displayed; see gure on the right.
Use the buttons "INC." or "DEC." to select the desired setting functions.
If a setting is to be changed, briey push the button "START/ENTER". The respectively adjustable value
ashes.
Change the ashing value with the buttons "INC." and "DEC.". Keep the respective button pressed for quick
adjustment.
Complete the setting by briey pushing the "START/ENTER" button. The respective adjustable value stops
ashing. Then you can select another setting function, see above.
To return to the main menu, push the button "BATT. TYPE/STOP".
Observe the following information for description of the possible setting functions.
Pause duration between charging/discharging processes
When charging a rechargeable battery, it heats up (depending on the charging current). In cycle operation, the charger may make a break between charging and discharging so that the rechargeable battery cools off before discharging starts.
Safety timer
If charging starts, the internal safety timer starts as well. If the charger cannot detect whether the battery is fully charged for whatever reason (e.g. with delta-U detection), the charge process is terminated automatically after a set time if the safety timer is on. This protects the battery from overloading.
The safety timer can be switched on ("ON") or off ("OFF"); the time for the safety timer can also be changed.
Do not set the time too short, since the rechargeable battery cannot be fully charged then because the
safety timer will cancel charging.
PROGRAM SELECT SYSTEM SET->
Rest Time CHG>DCHG 10Min
Rest Time CHG>DCHG 10Min
SAFETY TIMER ON 120Min
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Calculate the time for the safety timer as follows:
Examples:
Battery capacity Charging current Timer time
2000 mAh 2.0 A 2000 / 2.0 = 1000 / 11.9 = 84 minutes
3300 mAh 3.0 A 3300 / 3.0 = 1100 / 11.9 = 92 minutes
1000 mAh 1.2 A 1000 / 1.2 = 833 / 11.9 = 70 minutes
The factor 11.9 is used to permit charging 140% of the rechargeable battery capacity (the rechargeable
battery is guaranteed to be fully charged then), before the safety timer trips.
Automatic deactivation at specic charging capacity
This safety function of the charger terminates charging automatically when a certain capacity has been "loaded" into the battery.
The safety function can be switched on ("ON") or off ("OFF") and the capacity can be set.
However, do not set a capacity which is too low; otherwise the rechargeable battery cannot be fully
charged.
Switching the key conrmation/warning sounds on/off
With the option "Key Beep", conrmation beep for each push of a button is switched on ("ON") or off ("OFF").
The function "Buzzer" switches the signal sound for various functions/warning messages on ("ON") or off ("OFF").
Monitoring of the input voltage
This function monitors the voltage at the charger input. This is sensible when a 12 V car lead battery is used for power supply. If the voltage drops below the set value, charging is terminated to prevent deep discharge of the car lead battery.
Capacity Cut-Off ON 5000mAh
Key Beep ON Buzzer ON
Input Power Low Cut-Off 11.0V
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Display of the rechargeable battery and charger temperatures
This function shows the external rechargeable battery temperature and the internal temperature of the charger.
The external temperature can only be displayed if an external temperature sensor is connected to the cor-
responding channel (not enclosed, but available as an accessory).
Loading factory settings (reset)
This recovers the factory settings (reset).
Keep the button "START/ENTER" pressed for 3 seconds. The lower display line shows "COMPLETED"; the charger restarts and then is in the main menu again.
Observe that all values set by you are then reset to factory settings; the 10 rechargeable battery memories
(see chapter 14) are also deleted.
Display rmware version
The current rmware of the charger is displayed at the lower right of the display (for example, version 5.01).
Ext.Temp 0C Int.Temp 37C
LOAD FACTORY SET ENTER
VERSION
5.01
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18. Warning Messages on the Display
REVERSE POLARITY
CONNECTION BREAK
CONNECT error Check Main Port
BALANCE CONNECT ERROR
DC in too low
DC in too high
CELL error Low Voltage
CELL error High Voltage
CELL error Voltage-Invalid
CELL number Incorrect
Int.temp.too hi
Ext.temp.too hi
Over charge Capacity Limit
Over TIME LIMIT
BATTERY WAS FULL
The polarity of the rechargeable battery connections has been switched.
The connection to the rechargeable battery has been disrupted, e.g. if the battery has been disconnected during the charging process.
The rechargeable battery was connected with reversed polarity.
The balancer connection of the rechargeable battery has been connected in­correctly or with reversed polarity.
The input voltage (at the direct voltage input) for the charger is too low (< 11 V).
The input voltage (at the direct voltage input) for the charger is too high (> 18 V).
The voltage of a cell of a connected lithium rechargeable battery is too low.
The voltage of a cell of a connected lithium rechargeable battery is too high.
The voltage of a cell of a connected lithium rechargeable battery cannot be measured correctly.
The set cell number is wrong.
The inner temperature of the charger is too high.
The temperature measured at the rechargeable battery via the external tem­perature sensor (not enclosed, can be ordered separately) is too high.
The set capacity limit (see chapter 17) has been exceeded.
The set time limit for charging (see chapter 17) has been exceeded.
The connected rechargeable battery is fully charged. If required, check the cell number settings.
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19. Information on the Charger
Various information is indicated on the display during a charge/discharge process by repeatedly pressing the button "DEC.". If you do not push any button for a few seconds, the charger will return to the normal display.
Voltage of the battery at the end of charging/discharging
Input voltage
Display of the temperature at the external and internal temperature sensor
Temperature limit for overtemperature protection
Duration for safety timer
Battery capacity for safety cut-off
End Voltage
12.60V(3s)
IN Power Voltage
12.56V
Ext.Temp 0C Int.Temp 37C
SAFETY TIMER ON 200Min
Capacity Cut-Off ON 5000mAh
Temp Cut-Off 80C
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20. Maintenance and Cleaning
The product does not require any maintenance. You should never take it apart. The product should only be mainte­nanced/repaired by a specialist or specialist workshop or it may be damaged.
Any rechargeable battery connected must be disconnected from the charger before cleaning.
Then disconnect the charger from the voltage/current supply.
Never use any aggressive cleaning agents, cleaning alcohol or other chemical solutions, since these may damage the casing or even impair function.
Use a dry, lint-free cloth for cleaning the product.
Dust can be removed using a clean, soft brush and a vacuum cleaner.
21. Disposal
a) Product
Electronic devices are recyclable and should not be disposed of in household waste. Dispose of the
product according to the applicable statutory provisions at the end of its service life.
b) Batteries/Rechargeable Batteries
You as the end user are required by law (Battery Ordinance) to return all used batteries/rechargeable batteries. Dis­posing of them in the household waste is prohibited.
Batteries/rechargeable batteries that contain hazardous substances are labelled with the adjacent icon to
indicate that disposal in domestic waste is forbidden. The descriptions for the respective heavy metals are: Cd = cadmium, Hg = mercury, Pb = lead (the names are indicated on the battery/rechargeable battery e.g. below the rubbish bin symbol shown on the left).
You may return used batteries/rechargeable batteries free of charge at the ofcial collection points in your community,
in our stores, or wherever batteries/rechargeable batteries are sold.
You thus full your statutory obligations and contribute to the protection of the environment.
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22. Technical Data
Operating voltage ........................................ Mains voltage input: 100 - 240 V/AC, 50/60Hz
Direct voltage input: 11 - 18 V/DC
Never use both inputs at the same time. This may damage the charger. Loss of guarantee/warranty!
Charging/discharging channels ................... 3
Charge current channel 1 ............................ 0.1 - 20.0 A (depending on the cell number and rechargeable battery
type)
Charge current channel 2 & 3 ...................... 0.1 - 10.0 A (depending on the cell number and rechargeable battery
type)
Charging output ........................................... Charging channel 1, 2 and 3: total max. 300 W
Charging channel 1: max. 300 W
Charging channel 2 and 3: max. 100 W each
Charging channel 1 and 2: total max. 300 W
Charging channel 1 and 3: total max. 300 W
On the charging output, observe the information in chapter 9. d).
Discharge current channel 1 ........................ 0.1 - 8.0 A (depending on the cell number and rechargeable battery
type)
Discharge current channel 2 & 3 ................. 0.1 - 5.0 A (depending on the cell number and rechargeable battery
type)
Discharge output channel 1 ......................... max. 25 W
Discharge output channel 2 & 3 .................. max. 10 W each
Suitable rechargeable batteries ................... NiMH/NiCd, 1 - 15 cells
LiPo/LiIon/LiFe/LiHV, 1 - 6 cells
Pb, 1 - 10 cells (rated voltage 2 - 20 V)
Discharge current for balancer .................... Channel 1: 500 mA per cell
Channel 2 & 3: 300 mA per cell
Delta-U-recognition ...................................... yes (for NiMH/NiCd, adjustable)
Maintenance charge current ........................ yes (for NiMH/NiCd, adjustable 50 - 300 mA, can be switched off)
Safety timer ................................................. yes (can be switched off)
Rechargeable battery memory .................... 10
Fans integrated ............................................ yes
Ambient conditions ...................................... Temperature 0 °C to +40 °C; humidity 0% to 90% relative, non-
condensing
Weight ......................................................... approx. 2.42 kg
Dimensions .................................................. 255 x 185 x 84 mm (W x D x H)
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This is a publication by Conrad Electronic SE, Klaus-Conrad-Str. 1, D-92240 Hirschau (www.conrad.com).
All rights including translation reserved. Reproduction by any method, e.g. photocopy, microlming, or the capture in
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Copyright 2017 by Conrad Electronic SE.
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