VENOM Pro Touch Instruction Manual

PRO TOUCH
HD MULTI-CHEMISTRY
BATTERY CHARGER
Engineered for use
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
with the 0692 Venom Pro
Power, Power Supply.
Performance Parameters
Input Voltage [DC] 11.0 - 32.0V
Charge Current [A] 0.1 - 45.0
Discharge Current [A] 0.1 - 45.0
Input < 24V : 500W
Charge Power [W]
Input > 24V : 1350W
Discharge Power [W] Max. 120 (Max. 5A)
Energy Transfer Discharge [W] Max. 1350
Balance Tolerance [V] ±0.01
Balance Current [mA] Max. 1000
NiMH / NiCd 1 - 20 Cells
Charging Capability
LiPo/LiFe/Li-Ionn 1 - 8 Cells
Pb Battery Voltage [V] 2 - 24
Digital Power [V] 3 -32
Weight [lbs.] 3.35
Dimensions [In.] 5.82" x 6.57" x 3.07"
Connections
Thank you for purchasing the Venom Pro Touch Charger. This is a multi-chemistry
capable, rapid charger / discharger and cell balancer with built in microprocessor.
Please read and understand the entire manual before operating this charger. If you
have read the entire manual and still are unclear regarding any of the functions,
warnings, or safety precautions, please contact our customer service department
PRIOR to using this product.
CAUTION: Always ensure the battery
you are charging meets the
specifications of this charger and that
the charger settings are correct. Not
doing so can result in excessive heat
and other related product malfunctions,
which can lead to user injury or property
damage.
Exterior:
TOUCH SCREEN
DC Input voltage
range 11-32.0V
Temperature Sensor
(optional). Connect the
optional temperature
probe to measure
USB Connection:
battery temperatures.
This connection will be
used for potential firmware
USB Power
updates if needed.
5V / 1.0A
Balancer Connector: Output Jacket: Connect battery
to be charged to the XT60
Unique 4-in-1 Balancing
jacket, using supplied charge
Board Included
wires. CAUTION: Make sure
(XH, TP/FP, EH, HP/PQ)
polarity is correct.
CAUTION: Always power on the charger before connecting a battery. Failure to do
so may result in damage to the charger / battery.
1. Connect charger to power source.
2. Select the correct chemistry option for the battery being charged.
3. Connect the balance adapter to the charger.
4. Connect the battery to the balance board and main charging connectors.
5. Start battery charging process.
Charging Warnings
WARNING: Failure to exercise caution while using this product and comply with the following
warnings could result in product malfunction, electrical issues, excessive heat, FIRE, and
ultimately injury and property damage.
1. Never leave the power supply, charger, and battery unattended during use.
2. Never attempt to charge dead, damaged, or wet battery packs.
3. Never attempt to charge a battery pack containing different types of batteries.
4. Never allow children under 14 years of age to charge battery packs.
5. Never charge a battery in extremely hot or cold places or place in direct sunlight.
6. Never charge a battery if the cable has been pinched or shorted.
7. Never connect the charger if the power cable has been pinched or shorted.
8. Never connect the charger to an automobile 12V battery while the vehicle is running.
9. Never attempt to dismantle the charger or use a damaged charger.
10. Never connect the input jack (DC input) to AC power.
11. Always use only rechargeable batteries designed for use with this type of charger.
12. Always inspect the battery before charging.
13. Always keep the battery away from any material that could be affected by heat.
14. Always monitor the charging area and a have a fire extinguisher available at all times.
15. Always end the charging process if the battery becomes hot to the touch or starts to
change form (SWELL) during the charge process.
16. Always connect the charge cable to the charger first. Then connect the battery to avoid
short circuit between the charger leads. Reverse the sequence when disconnecting.
17. Always connect the positive red leads (+) and negative black leads (-) correctly.
18. Always disconnect the battery after charging, and let the charger cool between charges.
19. Always charge in a well-ventilated area.
20. Always terminate all processes and contact your local dealer if the product malfunctions.
21. Never charge a battery on a flammable surface or near flammable objects or materials.
WARNING: Never leave charger unattended, exceed maximum charge rate, charge with
non-approved batteries or charge batteries in the wrong mode. Failure to comply may result
in excessive heat, fire, and serious injury.
CAUTION: Always ensure the battery you are charging meets the specifications of this charger
and that the charger settings are correct. Not doing so can result in excessive heat and other
product malfunctions, which can lead to injury and property damage.
Main Screen
When the charger is powered up, the main menu will be displayed. Using the stylus (included)
press the left or right arrows to select the desired cell chemistry or program function.
K1: Right selection arrow K6: Enter into the cycle mode
K2: Left selection arrow K7: Enter into the advanced setup mode
K3: Enter into the charging setup menu K8: Enter into the data view mode
K4: Enter into the discharging setup menu K9: Enter into the balancer mode
K5: Enter into the storage setup menu K10: Enter into memory mode
Initial Parameter Set-up
Press the "Setup" button to begin the initial
parameter setup. There are 4 total screens
in this section. Press the arrow in the upper
right corner of the screen to change
screens. Use the up and down arrows to
navigate the different setup options. Please
note that the pre-charge setting has been
disabled for your safety.
You can set the user name that appears
when the charger first powers on.
Caution! Resetting the charger to
factory defaults will erase any
previously stored information.
LiHv Battery Program
CAUTION! This program is for use with High Voltage LiPo batteries ONLY. Using LiHV
mode with a standard LiPo will result in and overcharge condition creating excessive
heat that can cause fire and serious injury.
LiHV operations are similar to standard LiPo charging
sequences, only the "End Voltage" value is changed.
CAUTION! Check you LiHV battery manual for the recommended end voltage. Not setting
the voltage to the correct parameter can result in and overcharge condition creating
excessive heat that can cause fire and serious injury.
Lithium Batteries Program
This charger can accept three different chemistry variations of Lithium batteries:
LiPo/Li-Ion/LiFe. Please confirm that the charger has been set to the proper chemistry for the
battery that is being charged.
Notice: The charger will set the charge
current to a 1C rate automatically, based on
the capacity setting you choose. To
manually override this setting, allowing
charging at a higher C rate, adjust the
"current" value. (Only suitable for batteries
that allow a higher charger rate. Consult
your battery manual for details.)
Each lithium chemistry has three modes
available: "Charge", "Discharge" and "Storage".
In "Charge Mode" select the correct voltage
capacity for the battery you are charging. DO
NOT CHANGE THE END VOLTAGE SETTING TO
EXCEED 4.20V per cell. Overcharging your
batteries can shorten their lifespan, cause
damage to the battery or charger, and in severe
cases, create conditions that could cause a fire.
Always follow the recommendations of your
battery manufacturer. To start the charge or
discharge process, press and hold the "Enter"
button for more than two seconds, then press
"Start".
"Discharge Mode" LiPo batteries theoretically
do not need to be discharged like older NiMH
and NiCD battery technologies. If you are
storing your batteries for an extended period,
please see "Storage Mode" below. If you do
discharge your battery using the charger,
always be sure to use the balance connector to
ensure that no cell within the pack goes below
3.00V/Cell.
"Storage Mode" Use this mode when you are
going to store your batteries for an extended
period of time. Depending on your cell type,
set the nominal voltage to the desired setting
(Li-Ion: 3.75v, LiPo: 3.85v, LiFe: 3.3v). The
"Storage Mode" will automatically detect if the
cells need to be charged or discharged and will
bring the battery to the desired voltage level. To
use this mode the balance lead of the battery
must be connected to the charger.
This screen shows the number of cells you
selected (set) and the number of cells the
charger detects (read). Both numbers should
match. If the numbers do not match, press
"ESC", check your connections and confirm your
battery information before attempting to
charge again.
Elapsed charge/discharge time.
Displays the internal resistance of the
battery pack.
Indicates peak temperature measured by the
temp sensor. If a sensor is not connected
"no sens" will be displayed.
Here you can view the voltage curve
for charging or discharging
NiMH / NiCd Battery Program
"Charge" is by default set in "manual" mode. In
this mode it will charge the battery at the
current you have selected in the display.
Changing the mode to "auto" you will need to
set the upper limit of the charge current to
avoid higher feeding currents that may damage
the battery. Batteries with low impedance and
small capacity can be incorrectly recognized by
the auto charge mode leading to higher,
incorrect charge current.
"Delta Peak" is the trigger voltage for automatic
charge termination of NiMH and NiCd batteries.
The effective value ranges from 5 to 20mV per
cell. If the voltage is set higher there is a danger
of overcharging the battery. If it is set lower
there is a possibility of premature termination.
Please refer to the technical specifications of
the battery. (NiCd: 12mV, NiMH: 8mV)
"Discharge" mode allows you to discharge your
battery in a range from 0.1A to 5.0A and the
final voltage ranges from 0.1 to 24.0V. The
operating method is similar to Lithium
batteries. The final voltage of a NiMH battery is
1.0V/cell and the NiCd is 0.85V/cell. Please refer
your battery manufacturer for the
recommended final voltage per cell
for your battery.
"Cycle" mode allows the charger to
discharge/charge or charge/discharge the
battery 1-5 complete cycles to maximize the
batteries mAh potential. This is best for a new
battery, or one that has sat unused for an
extended period of time. Care must be taken to
ensure all the settings are correct or damage to
the battery may occur. To set the parameter,
please follow the "cycle set" menu.
When a NiMH or NiCd battery is performing a
"cycle" charge, the pack may become warm. The
"Delay Timer" setting will allow you to adjust
the time in between charge and discharge
functions allowing the pack to momentarily
cool. Ten minutes is a typical setting, but
recommendations for your pack may differ
depending on manufacturer.
Here you can view the voltage curve
for charging or discharging