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Turnigy B405 Operating Manual

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Operating Manual
Please read this entire operating manual completely and carefully as it
contains a wide variety of specific programming and safety information .
The selection of the correct operating parameters is the responsibility of
the user. Keep this manual in a safe place , and be sure to pass it on to
the new owner if you ever sell your B405.

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  • Page 1 . The selection of the correct operating parameters is the responsibility of the user. Keep this manual in a safe place , and be sure to pass it on to the new owner if you ever sell your B405.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Performance Parameters Special Features Important Precautions Input Power Controls and Connections Determining Battery Type and Specifications Getting Started Charging Guidelines Battery Connection Operating Proceedure Starting Charge Charge Complete Care and Handling of NiMH Batteries Care and Handling of LiPo, Li-Ion and LiFe Batteries Warning and Error Messages Warranty and Service - 2 -...

  • Page 3: Performance Parameters

    Performance Parameters DC 10.0V-18.0V Built in Lead DC Input voltage range Alligator Clips Solid State Reverse Polarity Crucial Protection and Current Overload Dimensions 110x83x39mm Weight 110g 1-10S NiCd/NiMH,1-4S LiPo/LiFe/LiIon Battery Types 6-12V Pb Charge Rate 0.1-4.5A Charge Power 45W Max Battery Capacity Range 100-9900mAh(6000mAh Default) Peak Detection for NiCd/NiMH,...

  • Page 4: Important Precautions

    Important Precautions • DO NOT leave the charger unattended while in use. • Disconnect the battery and remove the input power from the charger immediately if the charger or battery becomes hot! • DO NOT attempt to charge incompatible types of rechargeable batteries as this could result in permanent damage to the battery and charger.

  • Page 5: Controls And Connections

    Controls and Connections put Charge Input Power Cable d XT60 sockets 10-18V DC TYPE/STOP Individual Cell For selecting NiCd, NiMH, Balance Ports LiPo, LiFe and Li-Ion INCREASE DISPLAY battery type For selecting different /START DECREASE charge current rate. Also data to be viewed on starting charge and manually stopping...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting Started WARNING! NEVER set the battery type to a type that does not match your battery! For example, accidentally charging a LiPo battery in the NiCd setting could result in an overcharge condition on the battery, which could result in fire and risk of personal injury. TYPE TYPE Charge Current...

  • Page 7: Charging Guidelines

    Charging Guidelines NiCd/NiMH Nominal Voltage level: 1.2V/cell. Recommended fast charge current: 1C-2C, depending on the performance of the cell. Higher discharge batteries can charge at 2C. C = ÷ 1000 (Where = Battery capacity eg: 2200mAh). Lilon (Lithium Ion) Nominal Voltage level: 3.6V/cell Max.

  • Page 8: Battery Connection

    Battery Connection 1. For NiCd/NiMH: Plug the adapter into the charger FIRST . Then connect the battery to the adapter ONLY after it has been connected to the charger. Proceed to the “Starting Charge” section. 2. For LiPo, Li-Ion or LiFe: Lithium batteries for R/C are commonly available in two different assembly/wiring configurations: wired for balancing and non-balanced.

  • Page 9: Operating Proceedure

    Operating Proceedure CAUTION: Always turn the charger on before connecting the battery as this will prevent damage to the battery and charger. Please follow the process below in order to begin charging. 1. Connect power supply to power source. 2. Turn on the power supply. 3.
  • Page 10 Starting Charge (Continued) DECREASE N.B. Screens shown on this page apply DISPLAY only to lithium based batteries. Time Time Shows the actual Shows the actual current being sent to voltage measured the battery, in amps on the output. Time Time The number of times Shows how much the battery has been...

  • Page 11: Charge Complete

    Starting Charge (Continued) Starting Charge (Continued) For NiCD and NiMH batteries, a linear charge current will be delivered to the battery. The peak detection method will be used to accurately look for the highest battery voltage during charge. Once this is detected, the charger will automatically stop fast charge and go to trickle charge mode.

  • Page 12: Care And Handling Of Nimh Batteries

    For NiCd and NiMH batteries, the trickle charge current value is set automatically by the charger as shown in the chart below and shown in amp “A”. The charger will remain in trickle charge mode until the battery is disconnected from the charger , or the STOP button is pressed again.

  • Page 13: Warning And Error Messages

    Starting Charge (Continued) Warning and Error Messages The B405 incorporates various functions to protect and monitor the system, to verify functions and the state of its electronics . In the case of an error , the screen will display the cause of the error. This is also warned via an audible sound.

  • Page 14: Warranty And Service

    The battery is connected backwards (reverse polarity) to the output. Re-connect the battery to the charger’s output with the correct polarity. The battery has become disconnected during charge. Re-establish a good physical connection between the battery and charger , and re-start the charge.
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