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OPERATING MANUAL
Micro-processor controlled high-performance dual fast charger
for Ni-Cd / Ni-MH, LiPo / LiIo / LiFe and lead-acid batteries
Max. charge current 20 A, max. discharge current 10 A
Balancer function for Li-batteries
• SUPPORT AND SERVICE
• Customer support
We are happy to assist you with any question by e-mail or phone. Customer service
hours are from 9 am to 5 pm PST (Pacific Standard Time) during the workweek, Monday
through Friday. E-mailed questions will be answered as soon as possible
• Online Support
Please visit us at www.openhobbby.com, to stay up to date with the
latest software, firmware and product information.
• A/S Support
During the warranty period, we can repair this product at no cost in the
event that it has become faulty under normal operating conditions.
For non-functional products that are past the expiration date of the warranty
or have been improperly used, we would be happy to repair this product for an
appropriate amount of cost to the consumer.
• Warranty information
Refer to the WARRANTY CARD in the Package
• OPENHOBBY A/S CENTER
3245 University Ave, Suite 1520, San Diego, CA 92104, United States of America
Phone: +1 855-5-RCisHoTT ( +1 855-572-4746) Fax: +1 855-546-0350 E-mail: service@openhobby.com
©2014 Graupner USA – OPENHOBBY LLC. The HoTT trademark is used with permission of SJ Inc. 4386066
Prior to use, please read this manual thoroughly.
Keep this manual in a convenient place for quick and easy reference.
ULTRA DUO PLUS 80
Order No.6480
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- Page 1 3245 University Ave, Suite 1520, San Diego, CA 92104, United States of America Phone: +1 855-5-RCisHoTT ( +1 855-572-4746) Fax: +1 855-546-0350 E-mail: service@openhobby.com ©2014 Graupner USA – OPENHOBBY LLC. The HoTT trademark is used with permission of SJ Inc. 4386066...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
1. Intended usage In the ULTRA DUO PLUS 80 you have acquired a mature product with an excellent performance. It incorporates the latest semi-conductor technology, controlled by a high-performance RISC micro-processor, to provide superior charging characteristics combined with simple operation and optimum reliability. -
Page 3: Symbols And Their Meaning
This product isn‘t designed for use by children under the age of 14, it isn‘t a toy! The case slots serve to cool the charger, and must not be covered or enclosed; set up the charger with space round it, so that cooling air can circulate unhindered. Operating Manual ULTRA DUO PLUS 80... - Page 4 To avoid short-circuits between the banana plugs fi tted to the charge leads, please always connect the charge leads to the charger fi rst, and only then to the battery to be charged. Reverse the sequence when disconnecting. Operating Manual ULTRA DUO PLUS 80...
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Page 5: Notes On Handling Rechargeable Batteries
When purchasing batteries we recommend that you buy good quality products exclusively. Start by charging new packs at low rates, and work up gradually towards higher currents. Batteries should not be charged until shortly before use, as they are then able to deliver their best performance. Operating Manual ULTRA DUO PLUS 80... - Page 6 Battery disposal: exhausted batteries are not ordinary household waste, and you must not dispose of them in the domestic rubbish. The retail outlet where you purchase your batteries should have a battery recycling container for proper disposal. Trade outlets are obliged by law to accept exhausted batteries for disposal. Operating Manual ULTRA DUO PLUS 80...
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Page 7: General Notes On Using The Charger
The stated maximum charge current for the transmitter battery must never be exceeded. To avoid possible damage to the internal transmitter components due to overheating and heat build-up, we recommend that the battery should be removed from the transmitter’s battery compartment prior to charging. Operating Manual ULTRA DUO PLUS 80... -
Page 8: Cleaning And Maintenance
Liability exclusion As manufacturers, we at GRAUPNER are not in a position to ensure that you observe the correct methods of operation when installing, using and maintai- ning this charger. For this reason we are obliged to deny all liability for loss, damage or costs which are incurred due to the incompetent or incorrect use and operation of our products, or which are connected with such operation in any way . -
Page 9: Charger Controls
Connectors „CH 1“ „CH 2“ for car battery Temperature sensor Temperature sensor „CH 1“ „CH 2“ EH- BALANCER EH- BALANCER CONNECTOR for CONNECTOR for Graupner LiPo battery Graupner LiPo battery „CH 2“ „CH 1“ Operating Manual ULTRA DUO PLUS 80... - Page 10 Most cables are colour-coded: black (brown) wire = negative (-) terminal; red wire = positive (+) terminal. XH - PQ - TP WARNING: never connect your batteries as shown in the pictures above, as this may damage the battery or charger. Fire or explosion hazard! Operating Manual ULTRA DUO PLUS 80...
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Page 11: Menu Structure
9. Menu structure The menu structure of the ULTRA DUO PLUS 80 is reproduced in the diagram printed Connect Press and hold the Power Mode alongside; press the buttons as indicated to move between the menus. If the Line Se-... -
Page 12: Using The Charger For The First Time
10. Using the charger for the first time Connect the ULTRA DUO PLUS 80 to a suitable 12 - 28 V DC mains PSU (min. 25 A) using the G4 connectors, or to a suitable car battery using the terminal clips also supplied in the set. Take care to observe correct polarity: connect the... -
Page 13: Supplementary Screen Displays
Note: the Cycle menu is only available for NiCd and NiMH batteries; you can view the data for the last ten cycles by pressing 0 ] NiMH 3300mAh CHG. 3.3A 5mV/C the INC button. DCHG. 5.0A 0.8V/C CYCLE C-> Operating Manual ULTRA DUO PLUS 80... - Page 14 We have been working closely with the manufacturer of the software ‘LogView’, in order to provide optimum facilities for evaluating the data generated by the ULTRA DUO PLUS 80 battery charger. With the help of LogView, which we recommend and support, it is possible to visualise and analyse the serial data delivered by these chargers, and if necessary to export the data in a wide variety of forms.
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Page 15: Charge Memory Display
WARNING: it is absolutely essential to enter accurate battery data - especially the battery type. If the battery is charged using incorrect settings, the result could be serious damage to the charger or the battery Operating Manual ULTRA DUO PLUS 80... -
Page 16: Lixx Charge Program
With the Select arrow in the Charge (CHG) line, start the charge process by holding the ENTER button pressed in for two seconds. Discharge DCHG button, and altered using INC or DEC. The discharge current is limited to 2C by default, i.e. if you enter 2200 mAh under battery capacity in the charge Operating Manual ULTRA DUO PLUS 80... - Page 17 At Terminal Capacity Selection you can enter a capacity at which the charger responds in one of two ways: it simply generates a warning, but continues to charge, or alternatively halts the charge process. LiXX batteries are charged using the constant current → constant voltage (CC-CV) method, i.e. the Operating Manual ULTRA DUO PLUS 80...
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Page 18: Nixx Charge Program
Depending on the power supply, the unit may be unable to charge at the selected current, i.e. the maximum possible current may not be used for charging. If this should occur, the screen displays the charge current actually in use. Operating Manual ULTRA DUO PLUS 80... - Page 19 (∆peak) as the trigger to switch off the charge process. For NiMH batteries the default setting is 5 mV / cell, for NiCd batteries it is 8 mV / cell. Certain nickel cell types cannot be charged using the ^ peak method. To cater for these types, the ULTRA DUO PLUS 80 includes the option of switching off the ∆peak detection (zeroPeak).
- Page 20 OFF (no trickle charge), and 50 - 500 mA. SAFETY TIMER The safety timer halts the charge process after the set time. The adjustment range is OFF to 300 minutes; the factory default setting is 120 minutes. Operating Manual ULTRA DUO PLUS 80...
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Page 21: Charging / Discharging Lixx Batteries
5mV/C CHG. 3.3A 5mV/C CHG. 3.3A 5mV/C DCHG. 5.0A 0.8V/C DCHG. 5.0A 0.8V/C DCHG. 5.0A 0.8V/C DCHG. 5.0A 0.8V/C Hold the ENTER button pressed in for 2 sec. to stop the charge process CHARGE Operating Manual ULTRA DUO PLUS 80... -
Page 22: Charging / Discharging Nixx Batteries
0.8V/C DCHG. 5.0A 0.8V/C DCHG. 5.0A 0.8V/C bubbles which cause oxidation, and the battery can be charged more ef- Hold the ENTER button pressed in for 2 sec. to stop the charge process CHARGE Operating Manual ULTRA DUO PLUS 80... -
Page 23: Lead-Acid (Pb) Charge Program
If the optional temperature sensor is connected to the charger, you can enter a cut-off temperature at which the charge or discharge process is automa- tically halted. For Pb batteries this temperature must be no higher than 55°C (default setting). Operating Manual ULTRA DUO PLUS 80... -
Page 24: Charging / Discharging Pb Batteries
DCHG. 5.0A 0.8V/C DCHG. 5.0A 0.8V/C DCHG. 5.0A 0.8V/C cess, hold the ESC button pressed in for two seconds. Hold the ENTER button pressed in for 2 sec. to stop the charge process CHARGE Operating Manual ULTRA DUO PLUS 80... -
Page 25: Error Messages And Warnings
Battery temperature too low (this message only appears if the temperature sensor is connected and attached to the battery). Batt. temperature is too WARNING: if you ignore the warning and charge the battery, it may be damaged! Fire hazard! low to be operated. [BAT. TEMP TOO HIGH ] Operating Manual ULTRA DUO PLUS 80 Batt. temperature is too... - Page 26 INTERNAL TEMP Internal temperature is too hot. Communication error. Send the charger to a Graupner service point. [DATA COMMUNICATION ] Contact Service. This warning appears if a LiXX battery is connected to the balancer output, and the charger detects too high a cell voltage [BALANCER VOLT.
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Page 27: Specification
The charger can only operate correctly in conjunction with a mains PSU if many requirements are fulfilled, including ripple voltage, voltage stability, stability under load, etc. Please use only those PSUs which we specifically recommend. Operating Manual ULTRA DUO PLUS 80... -
Page 28: Environmental Protection Notes
If you don’t know the location of your nearest disposal centre, please enquire at your local council office EU CONFORMITY DECLARATION We hereby declare that the following product: ULTRA DUO PLUS 80, Order No. 6480 conforms with the essential protective requirements as laid down in the directive for harmonising the statutory directives of the member states concerning electro-magnetic interference (2004/108/EG) and LVD (2006/95/EG).