potenza C80 User Manual

SPECIAL LANGUAGE DEFINITIONS
The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate
various levels of potential harm when operating this product:
NOTICE:
Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of
physical property damage AND a little or no possibility of injury.
CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the
probability of physical property damage AND a possibility of
serious injury.
WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the
probability of property damage, collateral damage, and serious
injury OR create a high probability of serious injury.
ATTENTION
Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the features of
the product before operating. Failure to assemble or operate the product
correctly can result in damage to the product, personal property, and cause
serious or fatal injury.
All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to
change at the sole discretion of Flex Innovations, Inc. For up-to-date product
literature, please visit our website at www. exinnovations.com and click on
the support tab for this product.
WARNING
This product is not intended for use by children under 14 years without direct
adult supervision. Failure to exercise caution while using this product and
comply with the following warnings could result in product malfunction,
excessive heat, re, and injury and/or property damage.

CHARGE MODE

Select the desired charging mode from the main menu. Balance charging (BCHG) is
only for LiXX chemistry packs and ensures that each cell in the battery is charged to
the same voltage and capacity for optimal performance and pack longevity.
Normal charge mode (CHG) does not employ the charger's internal balance function
during charge. It is not recommended for LiXX batteries unless an external balancer
is used in conjunction with the charger.
1. If in balance charge mode, plug
the balance board into the
charger, then plug the battery's
balance plug into the
corresponding port on the
balance board.
2. Connect the charge leads rst to
the charger, and then to the
battery. ENSURE CORRECT
CHARGE LEAD POLARITY.
3. Touch either the BCHG or CHG
icon on the home screen to enter
the desired charge function.
4. Touch the bars at the top of the
screen to set the battery type, cell
count, and current. Use the up
and down arrows to scroll
through the menu options for
each parameter.
5. Press START to con rm these
settings. Press START again to
initiate the charging process.
Once charging begins, the data
screen to the left will display
to provide live charging
parameter information.
6. Press STOP at any time to
terminate the charging process.
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WARNING
Never leave charger unattended. Always ensure the battery you are charging
meets the speci cations of this charger and that the charger settings are
correct. Never exceed maximum charge rate for your battery and verify these
settings with your battery's collateral materials.
Failure to comply with any of the above warnings may result in excessive heat,
re, damage to property and serious personal injury. Please contact Flex
Innovations or an authorized retailer with compatibility questions.

FEATURES

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 Intuitive TOUCH SCREEN interface with large graphical display.
 AC/DC operation (110-240VAC, 11-14VDC)
 80 Watts charging power (up to 10A)
 10 Watts (up to 2.0A) discharging power
 Charges LiPo (1-6S), LiFe (1-6S), LIon (1-6S), NiMH (1-16C), NiCd (1-16C), Pb (1-10C)
 Automatic Li balance charge cell detection
 USB power output port (2.1A) for powering any USB device.
 10 pre-programmed memories and 8 user-programmable memory slots
 Programmable DC power supply function
 Servo tester/driver

SPECIFICATIONS

Charge Current: 0.1-10.0A Balance Tolerance: ±0.01V
Discharge Current: 0.1-2.0A Pb Battery Voltage Range: 2.0-20.0V
Charge Power: 80W Discharge Pro le: LiXX 2.0-4.2V/cell
Discharge Power: 10W Dimensions: 146x148x58mm
Balance Current: 350mAh Weight: 593g

INCLUDED ITEMS

 
AC Power Cord DC Power Adapter Cord
 
EC3 Charge Lead EC5 Charge Lead
 Dean' s Ultra Charge Lead  JST Charge Lead
 
Futaba® Charge Lead JST-XH Balance Connector

Traxxas Charge Lead

DISCHARGE MODE

Discharge mode serves to reduce the voltage of LiXX packs for safe long-term
storage as well as monitor battery health for NiXX and Pb battery chemistries.
1. Connect the charge leads rst to
the charger, and then to the
battery. ENSURE CORRECT
CHARGE LEAD POLARITY.
2. Touch the DCHG icon on the
home screen to enter the
discharge function.
3. Touch the bars at the top of the
screen to set the battery type, cell
count, and current. Use the up
and down arrows to scroll
through the menu options for
each parameter.
4. Press START to con rm these
settings. Press START again to
initiate the discharge process.
Once discharging begins, the
data screen to the left will
display to provide live discharge
parameter information.
5. Press STOP at any time to
terminate the discharging
process.
NOTE: The discharge mode will
give battery's capacity from a
full charge (including LiXX),
similar to a single cycle of the
battery.

SAFE CHARGING GUIDELINES AND PRECAUTIONS

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Always monitor the charging area and have a re extinguisher readily available.
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 Always use only high-quality, rechargeable batteries with compatible chemistries.
 Never attach your charger to both an AC and a DC power source simultaneously.
 Never attempt to dismantle the charger or use a damaged charger.
 Never connect any cables to the charger that have been pinched or shorted.
 Never connect more than one battery pack to this charger at a time.
 Never attempt to charge a battery pack containing multiple chemistries.
 Never attempt to charge dead, damaged or wet battery packs.
 Never overcharge batteries, use a charge or discharge current rate which exceeds
the safe level of the battery, or attempt to charge or discharge a battery if it is hot.
 Never charge batteries in extremely hot or cold places or place in direct sunlight.
 Always end the charging process if the battery becomes hot to the touch or swells.
 Always connect the charge cable to the charger rst, then connect the battery to
avoid short circuit between the charge leads.
 Always match the red (+) leads and negative (-) leads correctly and never reverse
the terminals for any reason.
 Always keep the charger and battery away from ammable/combustible objects.
 Never connect the charger to an automobile battery while the vehicle is running.
 Always disconnect the battery after charging, and disconnect the charger from the
power source when not in use.

GETTING STARTED

USE WITH AC POWER

This charger features a built-in switching AC power supply that delivers power by
connecting the included AC power cord to a 110 or 220VAC outlet. To use the
charger with AC power, simply connect the power cord rst to the charger, then
connect to an AC outlet. There is no external power switch on the charger, so as
soon as power is supplied, the unit will power up and the screen will illuminate
bright green.

USE WITH DC POWER

This charger can also be powered by a portable 12V DC power source for use
when no AC power is available. It is best to use a clean DC power source whose
output is ltered to remove unwanted electrical noise. Plug the DC power cord
into the charger, then connect the DC power cord's alligator clips directly to the
output terminals on the 12V DC power source. ALWAYS MATCH POLARITIES
AND NEVER ALLOW THE TWO INPUT LEADS TO SHORT WHEN CONNECTED
TO THE POWER SOURCE. For best performance from the charger, the DC power
source must be capable of delivering at least 7.2A while maintaining 11 volts DC.
BATTERY CYCLE MODE (NiXX ONLY)
Use the cycle mode to complete a full discharge and recharge cycle to determine
the capacity and health of NiCd and NiMH packs.
1. Connect the charge leads rst to
the charger, and then to the
battery. ENSURE CORRECT
CHARGE LEAD POLARITY.
2. Touch the CYCL icon on the
home screen to enter the
discharge function.
3. Touch the bars at the top of the
screen to set the battery type, cell
count, and current. Use the up
and down arrows to scroll
through the menu options for
each parameter.
NOTE: Verify the proper cycle
(charge/discharge) is selected
in the user setup menu. The rst
cycle defaults to charge to
guard against permanent
damage to the battery pack.
4. Press START to con rm these
settings. Press START again to
initiate the discharge process.
Once discharging begins, the
data screen to the left will
display to provide live discharge
parameter information.
5. Press CYCLE to view the results of
each cycle.
6. Press STOP at any time to
terminate the cycle process.

CHARGER LAYOUT

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1. LCD Touch Screen 6. DC Power Input Port
2. 4.0mm Output Jacks 7. 5V/2.1A USB Output Port
3. JST-XH Balance Adapter Port 8. Servo/ESC PWM Output Port
4. AC Power Input Port 9. Temperature Sensor Port (optional)
5. Cooling Fan 10. Serial Bus Connection Port

HOME SCREEN ICONS

Pressing the corresponding icons on the screen will enter the charger into its various
modes and programs. The main icons used below enter the main function menus.
Balancing Charge Mode Normal Charging Mode
Discharge Mode Battery Cycle Mode
Battery Monitor Mode
Setup Mode
Miscellaneous Function Digital Power Mode
Enter current stored memory pro le
Select stored memory pro le

ADDITIONAL CHARGING DATA

In each of the three previous modes, additional battery data is available to measure
the performance and health of your battery.
1. From the charging or discharge
process screen, utlize DATA,
GRAPH, and CELL buttons at any
time for detailed information.
2. Press DATA for in-depth metrics
about the process pro le that is
active. Press DATA again to return
to the normal process screen.
3. Press the GRAPH button to view a
graphical depiction of the
battery's total voltage over time.
Current cell voltage and elapsed
time are displayed along the top.
Press "BACK" to return to the
previous screen.
5. Press the CELL button from any
screen to view the individual cell
voltages for the battery in
process. THIS FUNCTION IS NOT
APPLICABLE TO BATTERY CYCLE
MODE, ONLY BALANCE CHARGE,
CHARGE, AND DISCHARGE.
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