Duratrax IntelliPeak Instruction Manual

Congratulations on your purchase of the IntelliPeak
and convenience, the IntelliPeak Mini Pulse Charger is well suited for a variety of modeler applications.
SPECIAL FEATURES
• Advanced fuzzy logic peak detector with
automatic cut-off circuit
efficiency P-Channel MOSFET drive transistors
• 8-bit 4MHz CPU with 8K ROM, 1K RAM,
1-channel 16-bit analog-to-digital converter
• 8-bit pulse width modulated charge current to
charge NiCd or NiMH batteries to 100% without
overcharging
• Built-in Artificial Intelligence to eliminate false peaks
• 11-15V DC input
• Includes incredibly small, detachable, 12 volt
7 amp AC power supply with built-in cooling fan
for at-home use
• Output: 4-7 cells on DC, 4-8 cells on AC
• Adjustable fast charge current: 0.5-4.5 amps
• 100mA trickle charge
• 2 amp fixed discharge rate
• Cycle functions: Select a single discharge/charge
cycle for periodic pack conditioning, or
continuous "auto-repeat" cycles for reviving
batteries that have developed a memory or for
breaking in a new pack
• Four multi-function, high intensity LED's and
audible tones for easy set-up
• Built-in miniature fan keeps charger cool,
increasing efficiency and lifespan
• Fused overload and reverse polarity protection
• Capable of charging transmitter batteries
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
• Charge only nickel-cadmium or nickel-metal
hydride rechargeable batteries. Damage may
occur from other types of batteries.
• Do not use automotive type battery chargers to
power the charger.
• Do not allow water, moisture or foreign objects
into the charger.
• Do not cover the air intake holes on the
charger. This will cause the charger to
overheat.
• Do not charge batteries containing fewer than
4 cells
• Always connect the power source first.
• Do not use a cable longer than 30cm to
connect the charger with the batteries.
• Do not leave the charger unattended while
charging. Disconnect the battery immediately
if the charger becomes hot. Allow the charger
or battery to cool down before reconnecting.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Do NOT discharge cells smaller that sub-C
size cells.
Unlike most other chargers, the
IntelliPeak Mini Pulse Charger
is capable of charging both
nickel-cadmium (NiCd) and
nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) battery chemistries,
Mini Pulse Charger by DuraTrax
™
as identified by this symbol. Look exclusively for
battery chargers with this symbol to handle both
NiCd and NiMH charging needs.
featuring high
IMPORTANT CARE AND HANDLING
INSTRUCTIONS FOR NIMH BATTERIES
While similar in appearance to sub-C NiCd
batteries, NiMH batteries have a different internal
chemistry and require a different charging method.
It is important not to allow NiMH batteries to
overheat while being charged. Heat can adversely
affect the performance of NiMH batteries. When
charging NiMH batteries with the IntelliPeak Mini
Pulse Charger, do not adjust the PEAK CHARGE
AMPS adjustment knob above 3.0 amps. Charging
at a higher amperage will heat up the batteries and
could cause permanent damage. If overheating is
observed, disconnect the battery from the charger
immediately, and reduce the charge rate for future
charging needs. Also, do not deep cycle NiMH
batteries. Permanent damage could result. Store
NiMH packs with some voltage remaining on the
cells. Use a NiMH battery pack no more than three
cycles per day, with a two to three hour break
in-between for cooling. More frequent use is likely
to overheat the pack.
If using a DC power supply or 12V DC battery for
input power, connect the DC adapter cord
(included) to the lead exiting the rear of the
charger. Attach the red alligator clip to the positive
(+) terminal on the power supply, and the black
alligator clip to the negative (-) terminal. It's best to
use a clean DC power source whose output is
filtered to remove unwanted electrical noise.
Disconnect the DC input adapter cord from the
charger when not in use.
The IntelliPeak Mini Pulse Charger accepts DC
input voltage only. To draw power from a 110V AC
source, plug the white connector exiting the rear of
the charger directly into the white connector
located in the rear of the AC power supply. Plug
the power supply into a 110V AC outlet. Do not
attempt to connect the charger directly to 110V AC
power, as permanent damage to the charger
will result.
The IntelliPeak Pulse Charger is fuse protected
from current overload. Only replace the spade type
automotive fuse with one of the same 7A rating
! With intelligently designed features to provide increased performance
®
DC INPUT POWER
AC INPUT POWER
FUSE PROTECTION
and physical size. CAUTION: Disconnect the
charger from the input power source and the
load battery from the charger before replacing
the fuse.
OUTPUT LEAD
The output lead (included) has a standard style
connector at one end, with the opposite wire ends
stripped so a small portion of bare wire is showing.
Insert the red, positive (+) wire into the red spring
loaded terminal on the front of the charger. Install
the black, negative (-) wire into the black spring
loaded terminal. These terminals allow virtually
any other charge leads to easily be connected to
the charger if so desired. CAUTION: Make sure
wire strands never make connection between
the red and black terminals! Failure to do so
could result in a short circuit condition, causing the
fuse to blow or permanent damage to the charger
and/or battery.
SLOW CHARGING
The IntelliPeak Mini Pulse Charger offers a slow
100mA trickle charge rate for charging a new
battery or topping off a previously charged battery.
Connect the battery to the charge lead on the front
of the charger. The green SLOW CHARGE LED
should automatically begin to flash, indicating
trickle charge is in progress. A 1500mAh battery
should reach full charge in approximately 15 hours
using this charge method.
PEAK CHARGING
This unit has a high-rate fast charge to recharge a
partially discharged battery, with circuitry designed
to monitor pack voltage and automatically
terminate fast charge when full charge is reached.
Select the desired charge rate using the PEAK
CHARGE AMPS adjustment knob. Connect the
battery to the charge lead on the front of the
charger. The green SLOW CHARGE LED should
automatically begin to flash, indicating trickle
charge is in progress. Push the MODE SELECT
button once to start peak charging. The red PEAK
CHARGE LED should light, and the charger will
beep once to confirm peak charge is in progress.
When this LED begins to flash the battery is
approaching peak charge. This should soon be
followed by occasional flashing of the STATUS
LED, where each flash represents instantaneous
moments when actual battery voltage is starting to
decline, thus indicating the battery has reached
peak and the charger will soon return to slow
charge automatically.
WARNING: Do not leave charger unattended
during fast charge. If the battery or charger