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Overlander TS80 Manual

Ac/dc 10a 80w touch screen intelligent balance charger
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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1. Specifications.................. 1 2. Features..................2 3. Unit Exterior................... 3 4. Warnings and Safety Notes............4 5. Program Flow Chart................ 5 6. Parameter Set Up................6 7. Lithium Battery Program..............8 7.1. Lithium Battery Charging............8 7.2. Lithium Battery Storage Control..........7.3.

  • Page 3: Specifications

    1. Specifications DC 10-18V Input Voltage AC 100-240V Charge Current 0.1-10A Discharge Current 0.1-2A Charge Power Max 80W Discharge Power Max 20W Balance Current Max 200mA Balance Tolerance ± 0.01V NiMH/NiCd 1-16 Cells Charging Capacity LiPo/LiFe/LiIon 1-6 Cells Pb Battery Voltage 2-20V Discharge Battery LiPo/LiFe/LiIon 3.0-4.4V/Cell...

  • Page 4: Features

    This function is only available by connecting an optional temperature probe, which is not included in the package. Available from Overlander (SKU: 2598). - Charge Time Limit: charging will stop when charge time limit set is reached to avoid any...

  • Page 5: Unit Exterior

    - Input Current Check: to prevent the battery from being damaged by the input current, the charger monitors the voltage and ends the process automatically when the voltage drops below the lowest limit. - Automatic cooling fan: the automatic electric cooling fan controls the internal temperature of the charger to prevent over-heating.

  • Page 6: Warnings And Safety Notes

    4. Warnings and Safety Notes IMPORTANT! Please follow these instructions for maximum safety, otherwise the charger and/or battery could be badly damaged and may lead to fire, explosion, injury or property loss.  Never leave the charger unattended when it is connected to its power supply. ...

  • Page 7: Program Flow Chart

    Lithium batteries the charger and battery should be placed on a fireproof base at least 1.5 metres from any flammable materials. Overlander or its retailers accept no liability for losses to party items caused by failure to follow these instructions.

  • Page 8: Parameter Set Up

    Choose battery types and program “CHG” Enter Charge Mode “DCHG” Enter Discharge Mode “BALANCE” Enter Balance Charge Mode “STOR” Enter Storage Mode “CYCLE” Enter Cycle Mode “SETUP” Enter System Settings Mode “VIEW” Enter Preview Mode 6. Parameter Set Up Touch the “SETUP” button to go to the data set menu.
  • Page 9 Button Sound Buzzer Sound Factory Data Reset Touch Calibration Safety Temperature There is a 3 pin temperature sensor port on the left of the charger. Fit the temperature sensor onto the surface of the battery to closely monitor its temperature. To avoid damage caused by overheating, which can result in fire or explosion, the charger will stop charging/discharging when the monitored value exceeds the set value.

  • Page 10: Lithium Battery Program

    7. Lithium Battery Program Different chemistries have their own specifications, so it is important that the correct program is selected before any operations are started. The following programs are only suitable for charging and discharging Lithium batteries: (Lithium Battery Program Icons) 7.1.
  • Page 11 Balance Charging Use this mode to make the voltage of each cell balanced after charging. The charger will monitor and control the voltages of each cell to balance the individual call voltage. You must connect the battery to both the output port and balance port of the charger to allow this mode to work.

  • Page 12: Lithium Battery Storage Control

    “CHG” The selected Charge Mode “UNIT” View unit settings CHG: Charge BALA: Balance Charge “GraPh” View battery charging graph “Back” Back to previous menu Change interface 7.2. Lithium Battery Storage Control This program is used to adjust each type of battery’s voltage to a level in which it is suitable for long-term storage (LiPo: 3.85V, LiFe: 3.3V, LiIon: 3.75V).

  • Page 13: Nimh/Nicd Battery Program

    After selecting the correct battery program, click “DCHG” to enter the discharge data setting interface. Once the discharge parameters have been set press “START” for 2 seconds to begin the discharging process. Click “Back” to return to the previous menu. 8.

  • Page 14: Nimh/Nicd Battery Discharging

    The screen will display the current charging status, and will stop automatically once this process is complete sounding and audio reminder to notify you when this is done. You can also stop the process manually by pressing “STOP”. If possible always monitor the external temperature of the NiMH/NiCd battery with a temperature sensor (not included in the set) in order to prevent safety issues caused by overcharging and overheating.
  • Page 15 Select the appropriate NiMH/NiCd battery cell count using the “INC” and “DEC” arrow buttons. Press “Cycle Time” to set how many times you wish to cycle the battery, and press “Cycle Mode to set the sequence of charging and discharging. Set the charge/discharge current.

  • Page 16: Pb Battery Program

    Press the arrow in the top right-hand corner to view more of the data interface. The cycle sequence will show at the top of the screen. “C>D” Charging “D>C” Discharging Touch “GraPh” to view the voltage chart under cycle mode. 9.

  • Page 17: Pb Battery Discharging

    Once all of the correct parameters have been set, press “START” for 2 seconds to begin the charging process. The system should automatically detect the battery connection when charging begins, but if an error message reading “CONNECTION BREAK” appears on the screen, check to make sure that the battery has been correctly connected to the charger.

  • Page 18: Digital Power Supply Program

    10. Digital Power Supply Program In this program the charger can be used as a power supply other equipment rather than charging/discharging the battery. Yje supply voltage range is 3-24V, the current range is 0.1-10A and the power is 80W. Select the “DP” programme and press “SETUP”...

  • Page 19: Check Status

    11. Check Status Using this program will allow you to easily discover the input voltage of the power supply, the general voltage of your battery pack, the voltage of each individual cell and the internal temperature of the battery. If you have a temperature sensor (not included in the set) connected, the external temperature of the battery can also be checked.

  • Page 20: Warnings And Error Messages

    12. Warnings and Error Messages This charger is equipped with various safety monitors to ensure it’s safe and proper use. If there seems to be an error with the charger and/or battery pack one of the following notifications may appear on the screen: The polarity is reversed.

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