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MULTI-FUNCTION CHARGER
"V-CHARGE 50"
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Item No.:
1416554
VERSION 08/16

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  • Page 1 MULTI-FUNCTION CHARGER “V-CHARGE 50“ OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Item No.: 1416554 VERSION 08/16...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Introduction ................................4 Explanation of Symbols ............................4 Intended Use ...............................5 Scope of Delivery ..............................6 Safety Notes ................................7 a) General Information ............................7 b) Mains Cable/Mains Voltage ...........................8 c) Location for Installation ..........................8 d) Operation ...............................9 Rechargeable Battery Notes ..........................11 a) General Information .............................11 b) Additional Information on Lithium Batteries ....................12 Usable Rechargeable Battery Types .........................14...
  • Page 3 Page 13. Lead Batteries (Pb) ............................31 a) General Information .............................31 b) Charging Rechargeable Batteries ("CHARGE") ..................31 c) Discharging Rechargeable Batteries ("DISCHARGE") ................32 14. Saving/Loading Rechargeable Battery Data ......................34 a) Selecting/Setting Rechargeable Battery Data .....................34 b) Saving Battery Data .............................37 c) Loading Battery Data ...........................38 15.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    This name stands for above-average quality products in the areas of measuring, charging and grid technol- ® ogy, characterised by technical competence, extraordinary performance and permanent innovation. Whether you are an ambitious hobby electronics or a professional user - a product of the Voltcraft brand family will ®...

  • Page 5: Intended Use

    3. INTENDED USE The charger is used to charge and discharge rechargeable batteries of the type NiMH/NiCd (1 - 15 cells), LiPo/LiIon/LiFe (1 - 6 cells) and lead acid batteries (1 - 10 cells, 2 V - 20 V). The charge current can be set between 0.1 A and 7.0 A (depending on the cell number/ rechargeable battery volt- age).

  • Page 6: Scope Of Delivery

    4. SCOPE OF DELIVERY • Multi-function charger "V-Charge 50" • Mains cable • Charging cable with T-plug • Operating instructions Current operating instructions: 1. Open www.conrad.com/downloads in a browser or scan the QR-code shown on the right. 2. Select the document type and language, and then enter the corresponding order number in the search field.

  • Page 7: Safety Notes

    5. SAFETY NOTES Please read the operating instructions completely before commissioning the device. They contain important information for correct operation. The guarantee/warranty will expire if damage is incurred resulting from non-compliance with the operating instructions! We do not assume any liability for consequential damage! We do not assume any liability for property damage or personal injury caused by improper use or non-compliance with the safety instructions! In such cases the warranty/guarantee is voided.

  • Page 8: B) Mains Cable/Mains Voltage

    b) Mains Cable/Mains Voltage • Product setup corresponds to protection class I. Only a proper protective-contact mains socket must be used for connection of the charger via the mains cable. • The mains socket to which the plug-in mains unit is connected must be easily accessible. •...

  • Page 9: D) Operation

    • Do not place any containers filled with liquid, vases or plants, on or next to the charger/mains cable. When these liquids get into the charger (or the plug connections of the mains cable), the charger will be destroyed and there is a most severe danger of potentially fatal electric shock or fire. If the charger is operated via the mains cable, first switch off the mains voltage for the mains socket to which the mains cable is connected (switch off the corresponding circuit breaker or take out the fuse, then switch off the fault interrupter protection switch (FI circuit breaker) so that the mains socket is...
  • Page 10 • Avoid operation in direct proximity of strong magnetic or electromagnetic fields, transmitter aerials or HF generators. This can affect the control electronics. • If you have reason to believe that the device can no longer be operated safely, disconnect it immedi- ately and make sure it is not operated unintentionally.

  • Page 11: Rechargeable Battery Notes

    6. RECHARGEABLE BATTERY NOTES Although use of rechargeable batteries in everyday life is a matter of course today, there are many dangers and problems. In particular, with LiPo/LiIon/LiFe rechargeable batteries with their high energy content (in comparison with conventional NiCd or NiMH rechargeable batteries), various regulations must be observed in order to avoid the danger of explosion and fire.

  • Page 12: B) Additional Information On Lithium Batteries

    • If the product is not to be used for an extended period of time (e.g. storage), disconnect any connected rechargeable battery from the charger and disconnect the charger from the voltage/current supply. The charger has no mains switch. If you operate the charger via the mains cable, pull the mains plug from the socket when you no longer need the charger.
  • Page 13 The battery must never heat up to more than +60 °C (observe any additional information from the manufacturer!). • If the battery is damaged (e.g. after the crash of an aircraft or helicopter model) or the exterior cover is soaked/has expanded, do not use the battery. Do not charge it anymore. There is a risk of fire and explosion! Handle the battery with care, use suitable protective gloves.

  • Page 14: Usable Rechargeable Battery Types

    7. USABLE RECHARGEABLE BATTERY TYPES Rechargeable battery type LiPo LiIon LiFe NiCd NiMH Rated voltage (V/cell) Max. charging voltage (V/cell) 2.46 Voltage for storage (V/cell) Charging current for quick charge <= 1C <= 1C <= 4C 1C - 2C 1C - 2C <= 0.4C Min.

  • Page 15: Operating Elements

    8. OPERATING ELEMENTS 1 Illuminated display 2 Button "BATT. TYPE/STOP" for returning from a menu or stopping the charging process 3 Button "DEC" for entering values (decreasing value), menu selection (backwards) and displaying various data while charging/discharging 4 Button "INC" for entering values (increasing value), menu selection (forward) and displaying the voltage values of the individual cells when charging lithium batteries with a balancer connection 5 Button "START/ENTER"...

  • Page 16: Commissioning

    The charger will switch on automatically after connecting to the voltage/ VOLTCRAFT current supply. The display will light up; the start message will appear (see V-CHARGE 50 picture on the right) and the charger will emit a brief signal sound. The charger then is in its main menu.

  • Page 17: B) Connection Of A Rechargeable Battery To The Charger

    b) Connection of a Rechargeable Battery to the Charger Please observe the following points before connecting or charging/recharging the battery: • If you have not done so already, please read chapters 5, 6 and 7 completely and ensure that you have understood the information there.
  • Page 18 Procedure when connecting a battery pack to the charger: 1. First connect the charging cable to the two 4 mm round sockets of the charging output. Ensure correct polarity (red cable = plus/+, black cable = minus/-). The charging cable must not be connected to the rechargeable battery yet! There may be a short-circuit of the charger plugs;...

  • Page 19: C) General Information On Operation Of The Menus

    c) General Information on Operation of the Menus For an overview of the menu structure, see the next chapter. • Select the desired submenu from the main menu using the "INC" or the "DEC" button as described and confirm your selection with the button "START/ENTER". •...

  • Page 20: Menu Structure

    10. MENU STRUCTURE...

  • Page 21: Lithium Batteries (Lipo, Liion, Life)

    11. LITHIUM BATTERIES (LIPO, LIION, LIFE) a) General Information The rechargeable battery programmes for LiPo, LiIon and LiFe rechargeable batteries generally differ only in the voltages and the permitted charging current, see table in chapter 7. When charging a lithium battery, there are two different phases. First, the rechargeable battery is charged with a consistent current.

  • Page 22: B) Charging Rechargeable Batteries Without Balancer Connection ("Charge")

    b) Charging Rechargeable Batteries without Balancer Connection ("CHARGE") Of course, you can also charge multiple-cell lithium rechargeable batteries with a balancer connection with the rechargeable battery programme "CHARGE". However, the individual cell voltages are not reconciled here, so that one or several cells may be over- charged.

  • Page 23: C) Charging Batteries With Balancer Connection ("Balance")

    If these two numbers do not match, please check the settings on the charger and the battery itself. It may be that the rechargeable battery has been completely discharged, or a cell may be faulty. In this case, the battery should not be charged, as there is a risk of fire and explosion! You can return to the previous configuration menu using the "BATT.
  • Page 24 If a lithium rechargeable battery with balancer plug is connected to 3.90 3.92 3.89 V the charger, you can switch to the display of the individual cell volt- 0.00 0.00 0.00 V ages by pushing the button "INC", see figure on the right. Briefly push the button "START/ENTER"...

  • Page 25: D) Fast Charge ("Fast Chg")

    d) Fast Charge ("FAST CHG") When charging a lithium rechargeable battery, the charging current reduces continually due to the charging method used, the fuller the rechargeable battery becomes (when the rechargeable battery has reached its maximum charg- ing current and the charger switches from continuous current to continuous voltage charging). This will, of course, also extend the charging time.

  • Page 26: Nimh And Nicd Rechargeable Batteries

    12. NIMH AND NICD RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES a) General Information The rechargeable battery programmes for NiMH and NiCd rechargeable batteries generally differ only in the inter- nally used charging procedures. The settings in the menus are the same. The charger must be in the main menu. Select the rechargeable battery type matching the rechargeable battery used PROGRAM SELECT here with the button "INC"...

  • Page 27: C) Automatic Charge Mode ("Auto Charge")

    • If the value for the charging current must be changed, push the "START/ENTER" button. The charging current flashes. Change the charging current using the button "INC" or "DEC". Keep the respective button pressed for quick adjustment. The maximum possible charging current depends on the battery type and number of cells. The max. charge output is 50 W, which may reduce the actual charge current later.

  • Page 28: D) Recharge Rechargeable Battery Again ("Re-Peak")

    d) Recharge Rechargeable Battery Again ("RE-PEAK") The charger automatically ends charging of NiMH and NiCd rechargeable batteries when the rechargeable battery is fully charged. Recognition of when the rechargeable battery is fully charged is according to the delta-U procedure. The rechargeable battery programme "RE-PEAK" performs this recognition again. This way, you can not only ensure that the rechargeable battery is truly fully charged, you can also check how well the rechargeable battery can take quick charging.

  • Page 29: E) Discharging Battery ("Discharge")

    e) Discharging Battery ("DISCHARGE") This rechargeable battery program can be used to put partially charged NiMH/NiCd rechargeable batteries into a defined starting condition or to perform a measurement of the rechargeable battery capacity. Specifically NiCd rechargeable batteries should not be recharged from a partially discharged condition, since the capacity may reduce by this (memory effect).

  • Page 30: F) Cycle Program ("Cycle")

    f) Cycle Program ("CYCLE") To test rechargeable batteries, form new rechargeable batteries or refresh older rechargeable batteries, you can perform up to 5 cycles in sequence automatically. The two possible combinations are "Charge/Discharge" ("CHG>DCHG") and "Discharge/Charge" ("DCHG>CHG"). The values that you have set in the charging programme ("CHARGE") or discharging programme ("DISCHARGE") are used as charging or discharging current.

  • Page 31: Lead Batteries (Pb)

    13. LEAD BATTERIES (PB) a) General Information Lead batteries are completely different from lithium, NiMH or NiCd batteries. Despite their high capacity they can only provide low currents. The charging process is also different. The charging current for modern lead batteries must not exceed 0.4C; 1/10C is perfect for lead batteries. A higher charging current is not permitted;...

  • Page 32: C) Discharging Rechargeable Batteries ("Discharge")

    The maximum possible charging current depends on the battery type and number of cells. The max. charge output is 50 W, which may reduce the actual charge current later. • Confirm the set charging current with the "START/ENTER" button. • The number of the cells in the lower right of the display flashes. Set the number of the cells with the buttons "INC" and "DEC".
  • Page 33 • Change the discharging current using the button "INC" or "DEC". Keep the respective button pressed for quick adjustment. Briefly push the "START/ENTER" button to confirm the set discharging current. • When no display is flashing anymore, keep the "START/ENTER" button pushed (approx. 3 seconds), to start discharging.

  • Page 34: Saving/Loading Rechargeable Battery Data

    14. SAVING/LOADING RECHARGEABLE BATTERY DATA The charger has a total of 10 memories in which you can save rechargeable battery data/settings. They can be loaded again on demand. a) Selecting/Setting Rechargeable Battery Data • Select the function "BATT MEMORY" in the main menu of the charger with PROGRAM SELECT the button "INC"...
  • Page 35 The following functions are available: Depending on the set battery type (LiPo, LiIo, LiFe, NiMH, NiCd, Pb), different setting functions are available. For example, the setting function for the charge end voltage per cell is only available for lithium rechargeable batteries.
  • Page 36 Discharging end voltage per cell DSCH VOLTAGE 3.0V/CELL Here, the voltage per cell at which discharging ends can be set. Attention! Never set the voltage too low. For lithium rechargeable batteries, this may cause deep discharge and permanent damage to the rechargeable battery! Observe the table in chapter 7 and any special information of the rechargeable battery manufacturer.

  • Page 37: B) Saving Battery Data

    Delay time for delta-U recognition (for NiMH and NiCd only) PEAK DELAY 1Min The charger ends charging of NiMH or NiCd rechargeable batteries according to the delta-U method. Set for how long the charger is to continue charging after this recognition here. Voltage for delta-U recognition (for NiMH only) DELTA PEAK SENSE 4mV/C...

  • Page 38: C) Loading Battery Data

    c) Loading Battery Data • Select the function "BATT MEMORY" in the main menu of the charger with PROGRAM SELECT the button "INC" or "DEC". BATT MEMORY • Confirm the selection by pressing the "START/ENTER" button. The memory number flashes. [ BATT MEMORY 1] •...

  • Page 39: Voltage Display For Lithium Rechargeable Batteries

    15. VOLTAGE DISPLAY FOR LITHIUM RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES The charger can also display the current voltages of the cells of a lithium rechargeable battery. For this, the rechargeable lithium battery must have a balancer connection that must be connected to the charger.

  • Page 40: System Settings

    16. SYSTEM SETTINGS The system settings of the charger summarise various basic settings. They are pre-applied with the most common values in the delivery condition. Depending on the rechargeable batteries you want to charge or discharge, however, certain changes to the values are sensible.
  • Page 41 Calculate the time for the safety timer as follows: Examples: Battery capacity Charging current Timer time 2000 mAh 2.0 A 2000 / 2.0 = 1000 / 11.9 = 84 minutes 3300 mAh 3.0 A 3300 / 3.0 = 1100 / 11.9 = 92 minutes 1000 mAh 1.2 A 1000 / 1.2 = 833 / 11.9 = 70 minutes...
  • Page 42 Display of the rechargeable battery and charger temperatures Ext.Temp Int.Temp This function shows the external rechargeable battery temperature and the internal temperature of the charger. The external temperature can only be displayed if an external temperature sensor is connected to the charger (not enclosed, but available as an accessory).

  • Page 43: Warning Messages On The Display

    17. WARNING MESSAGES ON THE DISPLAY REVERSE POLARITY The polarity of the rechargeable battery connections has been switched. CONNECTION BREAK The connection to the rechargeable battery has been disrupted, e.g. if the battery has been disconnected during the charging process. CONNECT ERROR The rechargeable battery was connected with reversed polarity.

  • Page 44: Information On The Charger

    18. INFORMATION ON THE CHARGER Various information is indicated on the display during a charge/discharge process by repeatedly pressing the button "DEC". If you do not push any button for a few seconds, the charger will return to the normal display. The information that can be displayed depends on the connected rechargeable battery type.

  • Page 45: Maintenance And Cleaning

    19. MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING The product does not require any maintenance. You should never take it apart. The product should only be repaired by a specialist or specialist workshop or it may be damaged. Furthermore, the CE approval and the guarantee/warranty will expire. Any rechargeable battery connected must be disconnected from the charger before cleaning.

  • Page 46: Technical Data

    21. TECHNICAL DATA Operating voltage ........Mains voltage input: 100 - 240 V/AC, 50/60 Hz (max. 1,0 A) Direct voltage input: 11 - 18 V/DC (max. 6,5 A) Never use both inputs at the same time. This may damage the charger. Loss of guarantee/warranty! Output voltage .........max.

  • Page 48: Legal Notice

    Legal Notice This is a publication by Conrad Electronic SE, Klaus-Conrad-Str. 1, D-92240 Hirschau (www.conrad.com). All rights including translation reserved. Reproduction by any method, e.g. photocopy, microfilming, or the capture in electronic data processing systems require the prior written approval by the editor. Reprinting, also in part, is prohibited. This publication represent the technical status at the time of printing.

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