Charger Connections; Getting Started - HITEC X1RED Instruction Manual

Charger Connections

Charger Connections
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1. Connecting to a power source
The Hitec X1 RED features a built-in switching power
supply. You can connect the AC power cord directly
to an AC socket (100-240V AC) or use an 11-18V DC
power source (such as an automotive battery or 12
Volt power supply).
2. Connecting the battery
Before connecting any battery, it is ab-
solutely essential to check one last time
that the parameters were set correctly.
If the settings are incorrect, the battery
may be damaged and, in worse case
scenarios, could even burst into flames
or explode. To avoid short circuits bet-
ween the banana plugs, always connect
the charge leads to the charger first, and
then to the battery second. Reverse the
sequence when disconnecting the pack.
3. Balance Socket for Lithium Batteries in all modes
The balance wire attached to the battery must be
connected to the charger, with the black wire aligned
with the negative marking. Take care to maintain
correct polarity. (See wiring diagram on the right side)

Getting started

Initial Setup of the Charger
After connecting the battery you are now ready to setup
the charger to charge your specific type of battery.
When the charger is first powered on, you will enter the
PROGRAM SELECT (01) mode by default. The default
mode of the charger is for a regular charge mode of a 2
Cell 2000 mAh Lithium Polymer battery. If this is not the
battery you plan on working with then you will need to
make changes to the operation programming based on
the following instruction.
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AC/DC-Input, Professional
Balance Charger, Discharger, Multicharger
This diagram shows the correct way to connect your
battery to the Hitec X1 RED when charging in the balance
charge program mode.
Failure to connect as shown in this diagram
will damage your charger. To avoid a short
circuit between the charge lead, always
connect the charge cable to the charger
first, then connect the battery. Reverse the
sequence when disconnecting.
Before selecting an operation, it is critical
that you know the type of battery you are
working with and what the manufacturer
recommendations are for charging or dis-
charging. Failure to follow the manufactur-
ers recommendations can result in damage
to the battery and possible explosion.