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AC/DC Dual Touch Charger
Instruction Manual
It is strongly recommended to completely read this manual before use! Damage resulting from
misuse or modifi cation will void your warranty.
WARNING!! Charging lithium-based rechargeable batteries poses a risk of FIRE! NEVER treat
lithium-based batteries in the same manner as other battery types. NEVER LEAVE LITHIUM
BATTERIES UNATTENDED WHILE BEING CHARGED! ALWAYS charge lithium-based batteries
in a fi reproof location! Failure to follow all care and handling instructions contained in this
manual could result in quick, severe, permanent damage to the batteries and all surroundings!!
Follow all safety precautions when using such batteries, as listed on page 6 of this manual!
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- Page 1 DTXP4261 AC/DC Dual Touch Charger Instruction Manual It is strongly recommended to completely read this manual before use! Damage resulting from misuse or modifi cation will void your warranty. WARNING!! Charging lithium-based rechargeable batteries poses a risk of FIRE! NEVER treat lithium-based batteries in the same manner as other battery types.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
INDEX Important Precautions ......2 Balance........10 Glossary of Terms. -
Page 3: Glossary Of Terms
GLOSSARY of TERMS SPECIFICATIONS Amps (A): The unit of measure for charge current. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Milli-amps (mA): A unit of measure for current, being amps AC input: 110 V AC 60 Hz (A) multiplied by 1000 and listed as “mA”. So 2.5A is the DC input: 12-17 V DC same as 2500mA (2.5 1000). -
Page 4: Controls And Connections
Data displayed: Input, output and individual cell voltages; For small electric vehicle batteries, fi nd a charge lead that peak voltage; charge current, capacity and time; battery best matches the type of battery you are charging. Look percentage; battery chemistry; errors and alerts for these and other charge adapters at your local retailer: Input connections: Detachable DC lead with alligator Item Number Charge Lead Description... -
Page 5: Cooling Fan
connected to the charger, connect the DC power cord to CAUTION: Place the charger on a fl at surface. Do not the 12V power source. Always match polarities (red lead block the vent holes for the cooling fan on the bottom to red “+”... -
Page 6: Care And Handling Of Lithium Batteries
Care & Handling of LiPo, LiIon, & LiFe Batteries NiCd and NiMH Battery Pack Voltages Number of Cells Nominal Voltage WARNING!! DO NOT try to charge lithi- um-polymer (LiPo) or lithium-ion (LiIon) or 4 cells 4.8 V lithium-ferrite-phosphate (LiFe) cells in the 5 cells 6.0 V same way as other battery types! Always... -
Page 7: Care And Handling Of Nimh Batteries
LiFe cells which swell or emit smoke may be in an SafeCharge LiPo charge bag, the high-temperature ma- overcharge condition and should be disconnected from terial and coating will add a layer of safety to suppress the charger immediately. fl ames from exiting the bag. Please follow all instructions and safety information included with the LiPo battery and NEVER set the charger’s LiPo/LiIon/LiFe battery voltage SafeCharge LiPo charging bag. -
Page 8: Battery Connection
It is important to recharge NiMH batteries immediately WARNING! DO NOT charge a LiPo battery prior to use, as they have a high self discharge rate. which is not wired for balancing, or which does not have a built-in protection circuit! The charger will automatically apply a trickle charge to Such types of LiPo batteries have NO means to the battery when peak charge ends. -
Page 9: Main Menu
Lastly, connect the battery’s main power lead to the adapter connected to the charger’s banana jacks (note proper polarity, shown above right). The Onyx 260 will not charge ANY lithium pack if the balance AND main lead are not connected. MAIN MENU 1. -
Page 10: Balance
BATTERY BALANCE Set up battery specifi cations for charging. Displays individual lithium cell voltages as text or bar graph form in real time during the charge process. Also balances To set up battery settings for charging, touch the area lithium packs without charging. To balance a pack without next to the parameter. -
Page 11: Data
DATA GRAPH Displays real time charging information. Displays live charging information in graph form. PERCENTAGE: Amount of Graph Voltage Scale. capacity delivered to battery Scale changes divided by battery capacity depending on rating. NOTE: Percentage will connected battery only read 100% or higher if voltage. -
Page 12: Charge
CHARGE USER Each time the power is cycled and prior to the fi rst charge Sets system wide parameters including sounds, colors and process, this warning screen will appear when the charge backlight. Adjustment in SETUP for CH1 carries over to CH2. icon is pressed. -
Page 13: Memory
To program battery memory, start by touching the MEMORY MEMORY icon on the MAIN MENU. 1 Select MEMORY position to program. 2 Then touch BACK to return to MAIN MENU. Ten battery memories are available for each output. To select a battery memory, use the and to locate desired 3 Next, touch the BATTERY ICON and 4 program battery settings as shown on page 10 of this manual. -
Page 14: Error Messages & Troubleshooting Guide
ERROR MESSAGES & TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 1. INPUT LOW: DC Input Voltage is below 12V. Readjust DC power supply to 12V or higher. 13V is recommended. 2. INPUT OVER 17V: DC input voltage is above 17V. Readjust DC power supply to below 17V. 13V is recommended. -
Page 15: Limited Warranty
Duratrax will, at its option, repair or replace it for a service charge not greater than 50% of its then current retail list price. Be sure to include your daytime telephone number in case we need to contact you about your repair. - Page 16 DTXP4261...
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