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HITEC multi cahrger X4 AC Plus Instruction Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction.…..…..…..…..…..…..…..…..…..…..…..…..…..…..…..….01 Charger Layout…..…..…..…..…..…..…..…..…..….…..…..…..…..03 Special Features…..…..…..…..…..…..…..…..…..…......04 Warnings and Safety Information…..…..…..…..…..…..…..…..…..…..06 Default User Preferences Setup…..…..…..…..…..…..…..…..…..…...09 Connecting the Battery…..…..…..…..…..…..…..…..…..…....11 Program Flow Chart…..…..…..…..…..…..…..…..…..….....12 Program Display Information…..…..…..…..…..…..…..…..…..…..13 Charging Lithium Chemistry (LiPo/LiIo/LiFe) Type Batteries....13 Discharging Lithium Chemistry (LiPo/LiIo/LiFe) Type Batteries..16 Charging/Discharging and Cycling NiCd or NiMH Batteries....17 Charging/Discharging Lead-Acid (Pb) Batteries.......18 Battery Data Preset Storage and Load Feature…..…..…..…..…..…..20 Warning and Error Messages…..…..…..…..…..…..…..…..…..…..21...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    4 separate battery packs. The X4 AC Plus can accept a variety of power inputs. The charger features a built in 22 Amp power supply powered by your standard 100-120 V AC household current or you can attach it to a 12 Volt car battery or a 11 –...

  • Page 4: Specifications

    INTRODUCTION The Hitec X4 AC Plus allows you to charge up to four different batteries simultaneously. The charger will automatically charge all 4 batteries at a time to their maximum capacity. Additionally the batteries being charged do not need to have the same configuration or the same chemistry.

  • Page 5: Charger Layout

    CHARGER LAYOUT LCD Screen Menu Control Buttons Menu Control Buttons Battery Battery Sockets DC Input Sockets Socket AC Input Power Port 100-120V AC (US Version) 220-240V AC (EU Version) Universal Balancing T emp Sensor PC Link Port Pitch=2.54mm Available for output 1 &...

  • Page 6: Special Features

    Balancing Individual Cells during Battery Discharging During the process of discharging, the X4 AC Plus can monitor and balance each cell of the lithium battery individually. If the voltage of any single cell is abnormal, an error message will display and the discharge process will automatically end.
  • Page 7 10 User Customizable Presets The X4 AC Plus features 10 individually customizable presets so the user can store the charge and discharge parameters for any particular battery type. These presets can be recalled for the desired battery type without the need for any additional programming.

  • Page 8: Warnings And Safety Information

    WARNINGS AND SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES OR THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAN RESULT IN SEVERE INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF LIFE. Please read this entire instruction manual completely and attentively before using this product, as it covers a wide range of information on operation and safety. Never leave the charger unattended when it is connected to its power supply.
  • Page 9 WARNINGS AND SAFETY INFORMATION Before you Start Charging or Discharging your Batteries Consider the Following • Did you select the appropriate program suitable for the type of battery you are charging? • Did you set up adequate current for charging or discharging? •...
  • Page 10 CHARGER. POWERING THE CHARGER The Hitec X4 AC Plus comes with a built in switching power supply allowing you to connect it directly to a 120 VAC wall socket using the supplied AC power cord. The charger can also be powered by a 12VDC car battery using the included large terminal clips with matching 4mm female bullet connectors or it can be connected directly to a DC power supply.

  • Page 11: Default User Preferences Setup

    DEFAULT USER PREFERENCES SETUP When powered on for the first time the X4 AC Plus will load a set of default parameters most commonly used by most users. The screen displays the information in the following sequence. The user can customize the parameters on each screen to suit their own preferences.
  • Page 12 DEFAULT USER PREFERENCES SETUP NiMh & NiCd Delta Peak Sensitivity Setting This feature sets the cutoff voltage for the automatic charge termination of a NiMH and NiCd battery pack. The setting can range from 5 to 20mV per cell, the default is 12mV for NiCd DEC INC batteries and 7mV for NiMH, the parameters are set individually DEC INC...

  • Page 13: Connecting The Battery

    Connecting the Balancer Socket These pictures show the correct way to connect your battery to the Hitec X4 AC Plus for charging in the balance mode. The balance socket attached to the battery must be connected to the charger with the black wire aligned with the negative marking.

  • Page 14: Program Flow Chart

    PROGRAM FLOW CHART...

  • Page 15: Program Display Information

    This program is only suitable for charging/discharging Lithium chemistry batteries. The X4 AC Plus was designed to only charge three kinds of Lithium batteries, Lithium Ferrite (LiFe), Lithium Ion (LiIo) and Lithium Polymer (LiPo). It is very important that you deter- mine the type of battery you are charging and set the charging parameters correctly.

  • Page 16: Charging Lithium Battery In The Charge Mode

    CHARGING LITHIUM CHEMISTRY (LiPo/Lilo/LiFe) TYPE BATTERIES Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) Nominal Voltage Level: 3.6V per cell Max. Charge Voltage: 4.1V per cell Allowable Fast Charge Current: 1C or less Min. Discharge Voltage Cut Off Level: 2.5V per cell or higher Lithium Polymer (Li-Po) Nominal Voltage Level: 3.7V per cell Max.

  • Page 17: Charging Lithium Battery In Balance Mode

    CHARGING LITHIUM CHEMISTRY (LiPo/Lilo/LiFe) TYPE BATTERIES Charging Lithium Battery in Balance Mode This function is for balancing the voltage of Lithium-polymer battery cells individually while charging. In the balance mode, the battery needs to have a balance lead to connect to the balance port at the right side of the charger and the battery's power leads to the output of the charger.

  • Page 18: Discharging Lithium Chemistry (Lipo/Liio/Life) Type Batteries

    CHARGING LITHIUM CHEMISTRY (LiPo/Lilo/LiFe) TYPE BATTERIES NOTE During the discharge process the X4 AC Plus’s Microprocessor monitors the voltage of each cell during the Storage Mode or Discharge process. If the voltage of any cell is abnormal, the charger will display an error message and immediately terminate the program.

  • Page 19: Charging/Discharging And Cycling Nicd Or Nimh Batteries

    DISCHARGING LITHIUM CHEMISTRY (LiPo/Lilo/LiFe) TYPE BATTERIES The setting of the discharge current on the left cannot exceed 1C, and the setting on the right cannot be under the voltage recommended by the manufacturer to avoid deep discharg- ing. Press the START/ENTER key for more than 3 seconds to DEC INC DEC INC start discharging.

  • Page 20: Charging/Discharging Lead-Acid (Pb) Batteries

    CHARGING/ DISCHARGING AND CYCLING NiCd OR NiMh BATTERIES Discharging NiCd or NiMh Batteries Set the discharge current on the left and the voltage cutoff on the right by pressing the START/ENTER key for more than 3 seconds to start the program. Discharge current can be set from 0.1-1.0A and voltage cutoff from 0.1-25.0V.
  • Page 21 CHARGING / DISCHARGING LEAD-ACID (PB) BATTERIES NOTICE Due to the chemistry characteristic of a Pb battery, the cut-off point may be difficult to detect at times. We recommend you use the CAPACITY CUT-OFF feature to protect the battery. Refer to the Default User Preferences Setup section of this manual to set up this feature.

  • Page 22: Battery Data Preset Storage And Load Feature

    BATTERY DATA PRESET STORAGE AND LOAD FEATURE For your convenience, the X4 AC Plus has a data storage and load program that can store up to five preset battery charge or discharge configurations. You can recall these settings when charging or discharging without having to setup the program again. To get to the save data screen press the BATT.

  • Page 23: Warning And Error Messages

    WARNING AND ERROR MESSAGES The X4 AC Plus incorporates a variety of systems to verify the various charge/discharge processes and the overall state of the electronics. In case of an error, the charger will emit an audible alarm and the screen will display the cause of the error.

  • Page 24: Recommended Accessories

    TP/FP Adaptor HP/PQ Adaptor PN:44155 PN:44153 PN:44152 CONFORMITY AND REGULATORY INFORMATION The Hitec X4 AC Plus satisfies all relevant and mandatory FCC and EC regulatory directives including the following. Test Standards Title Result For safety of household and similar electrical appliances.

  • Page 25: Warranty And Servicing

    WARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMATION ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For a period of one year from the date of purchase HITEC RCD USA, INC. shall REPAIR OR REPLACE, at HITEC RCD, INC. 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 radio.
  • Page 26 USER PRESET DATA Charger Port 1 Presets Charge/Discharge Charge/Discharge Preset Battery Type Charge Mode Current Voltage Charger Port 2 Presets Preset Charge/Discharge Charge/Discharge Battery Type Charge Mode Current Voltage Charger Port 3 Presets Charge/Discharge Charge/Discharge Preset Battery Type Charge Mode Current Voltage Charger Port 4 Presets...
  • Page 27 USER NOTES...
  • Page 28 All specifications and figures are subject to change without notice.

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