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- Page 1 OPERATION MANUAL WARNING: THE CHARGING AND DISCHARGING 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
Introduction..........................03 a portable and compact package. With dual inputs affording flexible battery charging at home and in the field, the X2 AC Plus also boasts Hitec’s innovative Warning and Safety Notes.....................04 power distribution mode which allows you to efficiently assign output power Product Layout..........................08... -
Page 3: Warning And Safety Notes
Warning and Safety Notes Warning and Safety Notes [cont.] Warning: Be sure to read this section for your own safety. Never attempt to charge or discharge the following types of batteries: • Caution: Be sure to read this section to prevent accidents A battery fitted with an integral charge circuit or a protection circuit Warning and damage to your charger. - Page 4 ALWAYS be verified before charging a Lithium battery at rates higher than 1C. If you wish to perform a Lithium break-in on the bench with the X2 AC Plus, Voltage is just as critical as the charging amperage rate and this is determined discharging to minimum acceptable voltages and performing a balance charge by the number of cells in series, or “S”.
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Page 5: Product Layout
Product Layout Specifications In the case of an error, the screen will communicate the cause of the error and X2 AC Plus Specifications emit an audible sound. AC Input 100 - 240 Volts AC The Set Contains: DC Input 11 - 18 x Volts DC... -
Page 6: Features
1 to 5 cyclic and continuous charge > discharge or discharge > charge sessions Each programming feature of your X2 AC plus is controlled by two way linkage are optimal for battery performance and balancing. -
Page 7: Battery & Power Supply Connections
Battery & Power Supply Connections Power Distribution TO AVOID SHORT CIRCUITS, ALWAYS CONNECT THE CHARGE LEADS BATT/PROGRAM Safety Timer TO THE CHARGER FIRST, AND THEN TO THE BATTERY. REVERSE THE SYSTEM SETTING-> 120Min Warning SEQUENCE WHEN DISCONNECTING THE PACK. LIPO BALANCE LIPO BALANCE 5.1A 22.2V(6S) -
Page 8: Operation
Operation Program Flow Chart The flow chart depicts one channel as the example for both channels. Channel A and Channel B are identical. A and Note Channel B) are identical. Switch from Resume or Start Charge Channel A to B or Processes Confirm Any Action START LiPo BALANCE CHG... -
Page 9: Charger Operation
Fast Charge, Storage and Discharge. > to select the desire battery or function then press ENTER/Start to make your parameter adjustments. The X2 AC Plus is capable of the following processes BEFORE SELECTING A CHARGE MODE, IT IS CRITICAL THAT YOU SELECT THE based on the type of battery chosen. - Page 10 Lithium Battery Program Lithium Battery Program [LiP0/LiHV/LiFe/Lilon cont.] [LiP0/LiHV/LiFe/Lilon cont.] You are now ready to begin charging. Press and hold the See page 12 for the appropriate charging connections setup for this operation. R:3SE R S:3SER ENTER/Start ► button until you see “BATTERY CHECK. ” CANCEL(STOP) First, select the correct battery type by following the LiPo BALANCE...
- Page 11 Lithium Battery Program Lithium Battery Program [LiP0/LiHV/LiFe/Lilon cont.] [LiP0/LiHV/LiFe/Lilon cont.] Lithium Fast Charge Mode: DURING CHARGING/DISCHARGING, THE BATTERY SHOULD BE PLACED INSIDE A FIRE PROOF/RETARDANT BAG AND ON A FIRE PROOF SURFACE Charging in Fast Charge Mode allows for a shorter charge time and will result Caution AWAY FROM OTHER COMBUSTIBLE OBJECTS.
- Page 12 Lithium Battery Program Lithium Battery Program [LiP0/LiHV/LiFe/Lilon cont.] [LiP0/LiHV/LiFe/Lilon cont.] Press the ► button again and the voltage value will begin flashing. Use the + DISCHARGING LITHIUM CHEMISTRY BATTERIES CAN CAUSE PERMANENT or ▬ buttons to adjust the value to the desired rate. The voltage and cell count DAMAGE TO THE BATTERY AND IT IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR Warning should match the values listed on the battery label.
- Page 13 Lithium Battery Program NiCD/NiMH Battery Program [LiP0/LiHV/LiFe/Lilon cont.] NiCD/NiMH: DURING CHARGING/DISCHARGING, THE BATTERY SHOULD BE PLACED INSIDE A FIRE PROOF/RETARDANT BAG AND ON A FIRE PROOF SURFACE This program is only suitable for charging/discharging NiCD/NiMH batteries. The Caution AWAY FROM OTHER COMBUSTIBLE OBJECTS. X2AC+ offers the following NiCD/NiMH charge modes: Charge, Auto Charge, Once charging has commenced, the charger will display Discharge, Re-Peak and Cycle.
- Page 14 NiCD/NiMH Battery Program [ NiCD/NiMH Battery Program [ cont.] cont.] NiCD/NiMH Auto Charge Mode: Follow the instructions provided with your battery when setting the voltage cutoff. The X2AC+ will stop discharging when the battery has reached the preset voltage In this mode, the charger automatically detects the connected NiMH or NiCD cutoff.
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Page 15: Pb Lead-Acid Battery Program
NiCD/NiMH Battery Program [ NiCD/NiMH Battery Program [ cont.] cont.] Once Re-Peak process has begun, the charger will Once cycling has commenced, the charger will display the NiMH 1.3A 10.42V NiMH 0.5A 9.6V display the following real-time information: battery type, following real-time information: battery type, charging/ RPC 004:04 00686 D >... - Page 16 Pb Lead-Acid Battery Program [ Pb Lead-Acid Battery Program [ cont.] cont.] Press the ► button again and the voltage rate value will Pb Charge Mode: Pb Discharge begin flashing. Use the + or ▬ buttons to set the voltage 1.5A 12.0V(6P) BEFORE YOU BEGIN CHARGING YOUR BATTERY, MAKE SURE YOU...
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Page 17: Battery Meter
Battery Meter Battery Resistance Measurement Battery Meter: Battery Resistance Measurement: You can use the battery meter function to check your battery’s total voltage, the The X2AC+ has the ability to check your battery’s total internal resistance, highest voltage, the lowest voltage, and the voltage of each cell. Simply connect highest total resistance, lowest total resistance and the resistance of each cell. -
Page 18: Memory Preset - Data Store/Load
Memory Preset - Data Save/Load Memory Preset - Data Save/Load [ cont.] Per Cell Discharge Voltage: Press the ► button and the Memory Preset - Data Save/Load: DSCH VOLTAGE per cell discharge voltage value will begin to flash. Use 3.0V/CELL The Save Data and Load Data programs make it easy to store and load charge and the + or ▬... -
Page 19: Advanced System Set Up
ITEM SELECTION DESCRIPTION Advanced System Set Up Advanced System Set Up [ cont.] ITEM SELECTION DESCRIPTION The system will be set to its default parameters when powered on for the first NiMH Sensitivit This program is for NiMH/NiCd battery only. D.Pea k Default time. -
Page 20: Warning And Error Messages
Warning and Error Messages Using the Charge Control Software [ Charge Master] In the case of an error, the screen will communicate the cause of the error and The free “Charge Master” software gives you unparalleled ability to operate the emit an audible sound. -
Page 21: Commonly Used Terms
3C current value of (3 x 600mA) 1800mA or 1.8A. The 1C current value for a 3200mAh battery would be 3200mA (3.2A). Hitec's X2AC Plus satisfies all relevant and mandatory CE directives and complies with FCC Part 15 Subpart B: 2010. -
Page 22: Disposal And Prop 65 Warning
Hitec RCD USA, Inc., Customer Service Center, 12115 Paine St., Poway CA 92064 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 23 W: www.hitecrcd.com | E: service@hitecrcd.com | P: 858.748.6948...
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