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- Page 1 AC DUAL BALANCE CHARGER INSTRUCTION MANUAL WARNING: THE CHARGING OF RC HOBBY BATTERIES CAN BE DANGEROUS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR LOSS OF LIFE.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Table of Contents: Introduction..........................03 Warning and Safety Notes.....................04 Product Layout..........................09 Speci cations..........................10 Features............................11 Battery Connections........................14 Input Functions ..........................15 Program Flow Chart........................17 Charger Operation........................18 Memory Set and Call - Out......................21 Battery Resistance Meter......................23 Warning and Error Messages....................24 Advanced System Set Up......................25 Commonly Used Terms......................27 Conformity Declarations......................29 Disposal and Prop 65 Warning....................30... -
Page 3: Introduction
XT60 ports readily accessible, while its powerful 100W charging output and 5A current will make your battery charging more e cient and e ortless. The RDX2 Mini also includes new AGM and Cold Charge modes, to safely and easily charge conventional Lead-based (PB) and Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) batteries in cold conditions. -
Page 4: Warning And Safety Notes
Warning NEGATE ANY CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES INCURRED. Hitec RCD USA will not be held responsible for any damages or injuries that may occur by persons who fail to follow these warnings or who fail to properly follow the instructions in this manual. - Page 5 Warning and Safety Notes [cont.] NEVER LEAVE THE CHARGER UNATTENDED WHILE IT IS CONNECTED TO ITS POWER SOURCE. IF ANY MALFUNCTION IS FOUND, TERMINATE THE PROCESS AT ONCE AND REFER Warning TO THE OPERATION MANUAL. The allowable AC input voltage is 100-240V AC. Keep the charger away from dust, damp, rain, heat, direct sunlight and excessive vibration.
- Page 6 Warning and Safety Notes [cont.] • A battery tted with an integral charge circuit or a protection circuit • A battery pack which consists of di erent types of cells (including di erent manufacturer’s cells) • A battery that is already fully charged or just slightly discharged and non-rechargeable batteries (these pose an explosion hazard) •...
- Page 7 Min. Discharge 3.0-3.3V/cell 3.1-3.4V/cell 2.9-3.2V/cell 2.6-2.9V/cell 0.1-1.1V/cell 0.1-1.1V/cell 1.8V/cell Voltage WHEN ADJUSTING YOUR RDX2 MINI CHARGING PARAMETERS, BE SURE YOU SELECT THE PROPER BATTERY TYPE AND CELL VOLTAGE FOR THE TYPE OF CELL YOU ARE CHARGING. CHARGING BATTERIES Warning WITH THE WRONG SETTINGS MAY CAUSE THE CELLS TO BURST, CATCH FIRE OR EXPLODE.
- Page 8 Connect the battery’s main leads to the charger output: red is positive and black is negative. Keep in mind that the gauge or thickness of your charging leads from the RDX2 Mini to your battery must be of an acceptable current rating to handle the applied charge current.
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Page 9: Product Layout
Product Layout 1. RDX 2 Mini Charger 3. T-Type Connector 2. AC Cord 4. T-Type Connector Resume or Start Charge Processes Indicator Display Scroll Through the Main Menu Stop Any Charge Processes Ventilation Alter Values See the Status of Individual Cells in Balance of Charge Mode Balance Lead Socket... -
Page 10: Speci Cations
Speci cations AC Input Voltage 100 - 240V Charge Power 50W x 2 Charge Current Range 0.1-5.0A Balancing Port Current Drain 300mA/CELL Trickling Charging Current 50mA-300mA & OFF NiCd/NiMH Battery Cell Count 6-8 Cells LiPo/LiHV/LiFe/LiIon Cell Count 2-4 Cells Pb Battery Voltage 6/12V Net Weight 500g... -
Page 11: Features
Every setting is customizable according to user preference. Battery Memory (Data Store/Load): The RDX2 Mini is capable of storing up to 10 different charge/ discharge profi les for your convenience. Users can keep the data pertaining to any program setting for any battery to facilitate seamless charging or discharging. - Page 12 Adaptable to Various Types of Lithium Battery: The RDX2 Mini is adaptable to various types of lithium batteries, including LiPo, LiIon, LiFe and the new LiHV batteries. Re-Peak Mode of NiMH/NiCd Battery: In re-peak charge mode, the charger can peak charge the battery once, twice, or three times in a row automatically.
- Page 13 Features Cont... Battery Meter: The user can check the battery’s total voltage, the highest voltage, the lowest voltage and the voltage of each cell. The user can also check the battery’s total internal resistance and the internal resistance of each cell. Capacity Limit: The charging capacity is always calculated as the charging current multiplied by time.
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Page 14: Battery Connections
Take care to maintain correct polarity. (See wiring diagram below) This diagram shows the correct way to connect your battery to the Hitec RDX2 Mini when charging in the balance charge program mode. WARNING:... -
Page 15: Input Functions
Input Functions BATT/PROG ENTER Stop Start DEC. Button BATT. Type/Stop Button INC. Button Start/Enter Button Stop the progress of Scroll through Scroll through Stop the progress the current action available menus available menus of the current or cycle back to the or decrease or increase action or cycle back... - Page 16 Input Functions Cont... CHANNEL Button: It is used to switch from Channel A to B or vice versa. When changing a parameter value in the program, press the START/ ENTER button to make it blink, then change the value by pressing the DEC and INC button.
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Page 17: Program Flowchart
Program Flowchart LiPo BALANCE LiPo CHARGE LiPo STORAGE BATT/PROGRAM START 2.0A 14.8V(4S) 2.0A 14.8V(4S) 2.0A 14.8V(4S) LiPo BATT ENTER LiFe BALANCE LiFe CHARGE LiFe STORAGE BATT/PROGRAM START 2.0A 13.2V (4S) 2.0A 13.2V (4S) 2.0A 13.2V (4S) LiFe BATT ENTER Lilo BALANCE Lilo CHARGE Lilo STORAGE BATT/PROGRAM... - Page 18 Recalling a battery’s memory number makes the charger instantly ready to go! (2) The other method is by manually setting up the charge or discharge process each time. The RDX2 Mini is capable of the following processes: Batt...
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Page 19: Charger Operation
Charger Operation Cont... The following steps describe how to manually setup the RDX2 Mini: 3. BATT/PROGRAM Select: Press INC and DEC to scroll through all programs and press START/ENTER to enter the LiPo BATT Program. 4. Mode Select: Press INC and DEC to scroll through all modes and press START/ENTER to enter LiPo Balance Charge Mode. - Page 20 Charger Operations [cont.] R shows the number of cells detected by the charger and S is the number of cells set by you at the previous screen. If both numbers are identical, press START/ENTER to start charging process 7. Charging Status Monitor 12 ..14V 1.5A 0 0 : :...
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Page 21: Memory Set And Call Out
Memory Set and Call Out The charger can store up to 10 di erent charge pro les for your convenience, and the stored pro les can be recalled quickly without having to go through the setup process. When you are willing to alter the parameter value in the program, press START/ENTER to make it blink then change the value with INC or DEC. -
Page 22: Battery Resistance Meter
Battery Resistance Meter The user can check battery’s total resistance Please connect the balance wire attached to the battery to the balance socket and the XT60 male connector to the XT60 female connector in front of the charger. Press the START/ENTER button to access the Lithium BATT/PROGRAM Battery Meter program. -
Page 23: Warning And Error Messages
Warning and Error Messages In case of an error the screen will display the cause of error and emit an audible sound. Incorrect polarity connected. Reverse Polarity REVERSE POLARRITY The battery is interrupted. Connection break The battery connection is wrong. CONNECT ERROR CHECK MAIN POINT The balance wires are not connected while... - Page 24 Memory Set and Call Out [cont.] Enter the battery memory program: SAVE PROGRAM 10 Di erent charge pro les can be stored. SAVE... Indicate the battery type and battery cell [ BATT MEMORY 1 ] of the saved pro le. LiPo 7.4V (2S) Indicate the charge current of the saved...
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Page 25: Advanced System Set Up
Advanced System Set Up The system will be set to its default parameters when powered on for the rst time. The screen displays the following information in sequence and the user can change any given value on each screen. To change a parameter value in the program, press START/ENTER to make that value blink. - Page 26 System Setting ITEM SELECTION DESCRIPTION This program i s for NiMH/NiCd battery NiMH Sensitivit only. When t he charger d etects t he delta D.Peak 4m V Default: 4mV/Cell peak value reaches the value you set, the 3-15mV/Cell charger w ill say t he b attery i s fully NiCd Sensitivit charged.
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Page 27: Commonly Used Terms
Commonly Used Terms Commonly Used Terms: A, mA: Unit of measurement relating to a charge or discharge current. 1000 mA = 1A (A = Ampere, mA = Milliampere). Ah, mAh: Unit of measurement for the capacity of a battery (Amperes x Time Unit;... - Page 28 Commonly Used Terms [cont.] the battery enters deep discharge zone. Individual cells within the pack may become reverse polarized under these conditions, resulting in permanent damage. Nominal Voltage (V): The nominal voltage of the battery pack can be determined as follows: - NiCd or NiMH: Multiply the total number of cells in the pack by 1.2.
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Page 29: Conformity Declarations
Conformity Declarations Hitec's RDX2 Mini satis es all relevant and mandatory CE directives and complies with FCC Part 15 Subpart B: 2010. For EC directives: The product has been tested to meet the following technical standards: Requirements for Household Appliances, electric EN 55014-1:2017 tools, and similar apparatus –Part 1: Emission... -
Page 30: Disposal And Prop 65 Warning
Unless otherwise prescribed by law, our obligation to pay compensation, regardless of the legal argument employed, is limited to the invoice value of Hitec RCD, USA products which were immediately and directly involved in the event in which the damage... - Page 31 Warranty and Service [cont.] ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY: For a period of one year from the date of purchase HITEC RCD USA, INC. shall REPAIR OR REPLACE, at our option, defective equipment covered by this warranty, otherwise the purchaser and/or consumer is responsible for any charges for the repair or replacement of the charger.
- Page 32 Package your product in its original packaging or use a suspension-type packaging (foam peanuts or crumpled newspaper). Hitec RCD shall not be responsible for goods damaged in transit. Ship prepaid (COD or postage-due returns will not be accepted) via a traceable common courier (UPS, insured parcel post, FedEx, etc.) to:...
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