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- Page 1 NiMH / LiPo Fast Charger owner s manual ’...
- Page 2 Thank you for purchasing the Traxxas EZ-Peak Live™ charger. This charger features exclusive Traxxas innovations that make charging batteries easier and safer than ever. If you have any questions or concerns about your charger, please contact our customer support team for fast, friendly answers and solutions. WARNING! CAUTION! DANGER! FIRE HAZARD! CHARGING AND DISCHARGING BATTERIES HAS THE POTENTIAL FOR FIRE, EXPLOSION, SERIOUS INJURY, AND PROPERTY DAMAGE IF NOT PERFORMED PER THE INSTRUCTIONS. BEFORE USE, READ AND FOLLOW ALL MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS, WARNINGS, AND PRECAUTIONS. NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 14 TO CHARGE OR USE LIPO BATTERIES WITHOUT THE SUPERVISION OF A RESPONSIBLE, KNOWLEDGEABLE ADULT.
- Page 3 WARNING! CAUTION! DANGER! (continued) FIRE HAZARD! Charging and handling precautions for all battery types: • ALWAYS proceed with caution and use good If any of these conditions (see page 2) are observed, common sense at all times. do not charge or use the battery pack. Follow the • Charge only NiMH packs or 2S–4S LiPo battery packs. disposal instructions included with your battery to properly and safely dispose of the battery. • This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory • Do not store or charge LiPo batteries with or or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and around other batteries or battery packs of any type, knowledge, unless they have been given supervision including other LiPos. or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a • Store and transport your LiPo batteries in a cool person responsible for their safety. Children require dry place. Do not store in direct sunlight. Do not adult supervision while using this charger. allow the storage temperature to exceed 140°F or • DO NOT let any exposed battery contacts or wires 60°C such as in the trunk of a car or the cells may be touch each other. This will cause the battery to damaged and create a fire risk.
- Page 4 WARNING! CAUTION! DANGER! (continued) FIRE HAZARD! • DO NOT operate the charger in a cluttered space, or place objects on top of the charger or battery. • If any battery or battery cell is damaged in any way, • NEVER charge batteries on wood, cloth, carpet or on do NOT charge, discharge, or use the battery. any other flammable material. • Keep a Class D fire extinguisher nearby in case of fire. • ALWAYS charge batteries in a well-ventilated area. • BEFORE you charge, ALWAYS confirm that the • REMOVE flammable items and combustible charger settings exactly match the type (chemistry), materials from the charging area. specification, and configuration of the battery to be • DO NOT leave the charger and battery unattended charged. while charging, discharging, or any time that the • DO NOT exceed the battery manufacturer’s maximum charger is ON with a battery connected. If there recommended charge rate. are any signs of a malfunction or in the event of an • DO NOT disassemble, crush, short circuit, or expose emergency, unplug the charger from the power the batteries or cells to flame or any other source of source and disconnect the battery from the charger. ignition.
- Page 5 • REMOVE the battery from your model or device cell deformity, impact damage, melted before charging. components, or any other signs of damage. • DO NOT expose the charger to water or moisture. - B attery packs that have been altered from original • ALWAYS store battery packs safely out of the reach manufacturer configuration. of children and pets. - N on-rechargeable batteries (explosion hazard). • If the charger power cord is damaged, it must be - Batteries that have missing or unreadable labels, replaced by Traxxas in order to avoid a hazard. preventing you from properly identifying the • DO NOT charge batteries under ANY of the battery type and specifications. following conditions: - B atteries that are hot to the touch. - B atteries that are not expressly stated by the manufacturer to be suitable to accept the power output (voltage and amperage) the charger delivers during the charging process. EZ-PEAK LIVE • 5...
- Page 6 Updating Firmware Your EZ-Peak Live charger has the ability to receive firmware updates that can add new features and capabilities. Firmware updates are performed via the EZ-Peak Live App (see Traxxas EZ-Peak Live Application on page 15). Visit Traxxas.com for the latest firmware updates and instructions for how to install them on your charger. Know your connectors Balance Connector Integrated Balance Wires First Generation Traxxas LiPo Balance Connector Traxxas High-Current Traxxas High-Current High-Current Connector (without iD) Connector with iD Connector (4S) with iD and integrated balance wires...
- Page 7 Know your Batteries The EZ-Peak Live is able to charge two different types (chemistries) of batteries: NiMH and LiPo. Batteries are normally clearly labeled, but they can also be visually identified as a confirmation step. NiMH Battery LiPo Battery Balance Wires Traxxas High-Current Traxxas High-Current Battery Type iD Logo Battery Type iD Logo Connector with iD Connector with iD NiMH (Nickel-Metal Hydride) LiPo (Lithium Polymer) batteries batteries are constructed using are made from stacks of flat 6, 7, or 8 round battery cells that rectangular cells so the battery...
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Page 8: Know Your Charger
Progress A. Start/Stop Button E Charge Progress LEDs B. LiPo Charge Mode Select F. Charger Output Port (Traxxas High-Current Connector) C. App Live LED G. 2S/3S/4S LiPo Balance Ports (pull to remove cover) D. Charge Status LED H. Bluetooth® Button... -
Page 9: Charger Specifications
Charger Specifications AC Input Power 100-240V, 50-60Hz, 1.5A Charger Output 100W, 4-19V Traxxas iD Battery Type Capacity EZ-Peak Live ™ Maximum Charge Rate 1200-1800mAh 3000-4200mAh 6-cell NiMH 4300-5000mAh 3000-4200mAh 7-cell NiMH 4300-5000mAh 3000-4200mAh 8-cell NiMH 4300-5000mAh 2-cell LiPo, 7.4v 6000-10000mAh 3-cell LiPo,11.1v... - Page 10 Charging Traxxas iD NiMH Batteries 1. Plug the charger into an AC wall outlet, and then connect the NiMH battery as shown The charger will recognize the iD battery and show you the charge settings. NiMH with iD 2. Verify the charge settings Confirm that the red NiMH LED is lit for the connected NiMH battery. The Start button will light blue indicating Battery Type Start that an iD battery is connected and ready to charge.
- Page 11 3. Charging Charging (flashing) Press and hold the Start button for 2 seconds. The charger will play a tone and the green progress LED will flash, indicating that charging has started. Charge Cycle Progress The red charge progress LEDs will light as the battery charges. Press the Start button at any time to stop charging. The charger will play a tone, indicating that charging has been canceled. 4. Charge cycle complete Charging Complete (solid) The charger will play a “charge complete” tone to indicate charging is complete. The alert tone will play 3 times and stop. The EZ-Peak Live will trickle charge your NiMH battery at a minimum of 100mA for 12 hours after the charge cycle is complete. EZ-PEAK LIVE • 11...
- Page 12 Charging Traxxas iD LiPo Batteries 1. Plug the charger into an AC wall outlet, and then connect the LiPo battery as shown The charger will recognize the iD battery and show you the charge settings. LiPo with iD 2. Verify the charge settings Confirm that the green LiPo LED is lit for the connected LiPo battery. The Start button will light blue indicating that an Charge Mode iD battery is connected and Battery Type (the default is ready to charge.
- Page 13 See additional warnings and precautions in the beginning of this manual. Balance Charge (recommended) Always balance charge your LiPo batteries for maximum capacity, voltage, and battery life. This is the default setting for Traxxas iD batteries. The EZ-Peak Live performs a balance charge quickly and efficiently. EZ-PEAK LIVE • 13...
- Page 14 4. Charging Charging (flashing) Press and hold the Start button for 2 seconds. The charger will play a tone and the green progress LED will flash, indicating that charging has started. Charge Cycle Progress The red charge progress LEDs will light as the battery charges. Press the Start button at any time to stop charging. The charger will play a tone, indicating that charging has been canceled. 5. Charge cycle complete Charging Complete (solid) The charger will play a “charge complete” tone to indicate charging is complete. The alert tone will play 3 times and stop. 14 • EZ-PEAK LIVE...
- Page 15 Traxxas EZ-Peak Live Application The EZ-Peak Live App installs on your Apple® iPhone®, iPad®, iPod touch®, or Android™ device and links to your charger via built-in Bluetooth®. The EZ-Peak Live App (available in the Apple App Store℠ or on Google Play™) gives you access to additional features, such as a high-definition graphical user interface, remote monitoring and alerts for up to 4 chargers, detailed live charging information, and access to full manual controls (see Advanced Mode on page 18). Remote monitoring via the EZ-Peak Live App is not a substitute for being present to watch over and tend to batteries being charged. Please see the warning about this on page 17. Linking the App to the Charger 1. P lug the charger into an AC wall outlet. Open the EZ-Peak Live App on your mobile device. 2. Press the Bluetooth® Link button on the side of the charger. The blue LED will blink. 3. W ithin 10 seconds, tap the “Press Here to Connect” button in the app. 4. T he Bluetooth® icon in the status bar will turn blue and the Note: The EZ-Peak Live App is updated frequently, and the actual screens may vary blue Bluetooth® LED on the side of the charger will glow from the images shown. solid. 5. The EZ-Peak Live charger and the EZ-Peak Live app are now paired. The charger and app will automatically connect when the charger is powered up and the app is running. The green App Live LED on the charger will glow solid green when the paired charger is selected using the EZ-Peak Live App.
- Page 16 Charging Traxxas iD NiMH or LiPo Batteries using the EZ-Peak Live App When EZ-Peak Live is connected, you have the ability to configure the charger remotely from the app or you can use the buttons on the charger. EZ-Peak Live will not allow you to start the charging process remotely via the app. It is important to verify visually at the charger that the connected battery matches the charge mode indicated on the face of charger. Once your charge settings are visually confirmed by you, press and hold the Start button on the charger for 2 seconds to begin charging. Once charging has started, Connected Chargers (up to 4) you can view charge progress and stop the charging process at any time from the app. When the charge process is completed, the EZ-Peak Live App will play the charge complete alert tone. These alerts can be adjusted in the app settings. Follow the on-screen prompts to move through the information screens provided in the app. If you have questions, tap the Help button ? in the lower right of the app display. iD-Only Safety Lock iD Battery Specifications The EZ-Peak Live App contains a passcode-protected safety lock that limits the charger to iD-only operation, even when connected to the app on another iOS® or Android™ device. This feature allows the charger to be...
- Page 17 WARNING: FIRE HAZARD! Never leave batteries unattended while charging. Remote monitoring via the EZ-Peak Live App is not a substitute for being present to watch over and tend to batteries being charged. Batteries being charged should always be visible and monitored in person in case there is an unexpected problem that requires immediate attention.
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Page 18: Advanced Mode
LIPO BATTERIES WITH MISSING OR DAMAGED BALANCE CONNECTORS. IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND THE TERMINOLOGY USED IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS, KNOW WHAT TYPE OF BATTERIES YOU HAVE, OR WHAT THIS WARNING MEANS, DO NOT USE ADVANCED MODE; INSTEAD, CONTACT TRAXXAS FOR MORE INFORMATION. Advanced Mode Advanced Mode allows you to choose and configure the charge settings for the charger. Advanced Mode is needed for charging batteries that are not equipped with iD technology. It is not possible to manually configure... - Page 19 LiPo Only Advanced Mode (manual settings) Advanced Mode must be enabled by the user. Follow the on-screen prompts in the EZ-Peak Live App. NiMH battery LiPo battery with balance plug connected EZ-PEAK LIVE • 19...
- Page 20 The EZ-Peak Live charger is set by default to only charge iD- equipped batteries. You must turn off iD-Only Mode on the Advanced Charger Settings screen of the app to manually configure the charger settings to charge non-iD batteries. You can also turn on and set up the passcode-protected safety lock on this same screen. Advanced Charger Settings 2. Use the EZ-Peak Live App to select the battery type, battery capacity, charge rate, and charging mode (LiPo only).
- Page 21 Note: If the LiPo battery type is selected, a balance plug connection is required by the charger and the EZ-Peak Live App before displaying the LiPo charging options. Once the charger detects a balance plug connection, the EZ-Peak Live App will display the charging options and you can select your preferred charging mode: Balance, Fast, or Storage Charge. WARNING: FIRE HAZARD! LiPo Charging Modes If the LiPo and NiMH LEDs alternately blink, then the balance connector is either disconnected or damaged. This creates the risk of fire or possible injury to youself and others.
- Page 22 3. Charging Charging (flashing) Press and hold the Start button for 2 seconds. The charger will play a tone and the green progress LED will flash, indicating that charging has started. Charge Cycle Progress The red charge progress LEDs will light as the battery charges. Press the Start button at any time to stop charging. The charger will play a tone, indicating that charging has been canceled. 4. Charge cycle complete Charging Complete (solid) The charger will play a “charge complete” tone to indicate charging is complete. The alert tone will play 3 times and stop. 22 • EZ-PEAK LIVE...
- Page 23 The charge cycle timed out without Disconnect the battery and check its condition. reaching the target battery voltage. The Traxxas battery iD is detected but is not readable by the charger Contact Traxxas Customer Support. or the charger detected a potential battery iD error.
- Page 24 Charger Error Codes (continued) Error Code Explanation Solution Balance connector is Disconnect the battery. DO NOT attempt to charge this battery. Contact Traxxas Customer either disconnected or Support. damaged. 24 • EZ-PEAK LIVE...
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Page 25: Warranty Information
Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google Inc. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by Traxxas is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. - Page 26 Declaration of Conformity for RED Directive Traxxas LP hereby declares that this product is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available online at: https://traxxas.com/compliance November 9, 2017 Signed: ___________________________ Date: __________________...
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- Page 28 Entire contents ©2017 Traxxas. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced or distributed in print or electronic media without the express written permission of Traxxas. Specifications are subject to change without notice. 171020 HKC16015-R01-EN Part #2971...