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Multifunctional charger "V-Charge Field 60"
Item No. 1597950

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions Multifunctional charger “V-Charge Field 60” Item No. 1597950...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Page Introduction ................................4 Explanation of symbols ............................4 Intended use ................................5 Package contents ..............................5 Safety information ..............................6 a) General information ............................6 b) Setup location ..............................6 c) Operation ...............................7 Battery information ...............................9 a) General information ............................9 b) Additional information about lithium rechargeable batteries ................10 Compatible battery types ...........................12 Product overview ...............................13 Operation ................................14...
  • Page 3 Page 12. NiMH and NiCd batteries ...........................24 a) General information ............................24 b) Charging a battery ("CHARGE") ........................24 c) Automatic charging mode ("Auto CHARGE") ....................25 d) Recharging a battery ("RE-PEAK) .......................26 e) Discharging a battery ("DISCHARGE") .......................27 f) Cycle program ("CYCLE") ...........................28 13.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    - This name stands for above-average quality products in the areas of measuring, charging and grid technol- ® ogy, characterised by technical competence, extraordinary performance and permanent innovation. Whether you are an ambitious hobby electronics or a professional user - a product of the Voltcraft brand family will ®...

  • Page 5: Intended Use

    3. Intended use The charger features a charging/discharging channel with an XT60 connection. It also comes with a built-in balancer for multi-cell lithium batteries. It can be controlled via a two-line backlit display and four control buttons. The charger is designed to charge and discharge NiMH/NiCd batteries (1 - 15 cells), LiPo/LiIon/LiFe/LiHV batteries (2 - 6 cells) and lead-acid batteries (1 - 10 cells, 2 - 20 V).

  • Page 6: Safety Information

    5. Safety information Read the operating instructions and safety information carefully. If you do not follow the safety instructions and information on proper handling in this manual, we will assume no liability for any resulting personal injury or damage to property. Such cases will invalidate the warranty/guarantee. a) General information •...

  • Page 7: C) Operation

    • Always use suitable protection when placing the charger on valuable furniture, otherwise it may cause scratch/pressure marks or discolour the furniture. The same applies to connected batteries. • Do not use the charger inside vehicles. • The charger must be installed, used and stored in areas that are inaccessible to children. Children may accidentally short-circuit the rechargeable batteries, which can cause a fire or explosion.
  • Page 8 • Never use the product immediately after it has been brought from a cold room into a warm one. This may generate condensation, which can cause the charger to malfunction or damage the interior components. Allow the product to reach room temperature before using it. This may take several hours. •...

  • Page 9: Battery Information

    6. Battery information There are numerous hazards associated with the use of rechargeable batteries. Compared with conventional NiCd or NiMH rechargeable batteries, LiPo/Li-ion-/LiFe-/LiHV rechargeable batteries have a high energy content. For this reason, it is essential to comply with safety regulations to prevent the risk of a fire or explosion.

  • Page 10: B) Additional Information About Lithium Rechargeable Batteries

    • If you do not plan to use the charger for an extended period, disconnect any connected batteries from the charger, and then disconnect the charger from the power supply. • Do not charge a battery when it is still hot (e.g. due to a high discharge current in your model). Allow the battery to cool down to room temperature before charging or discharging it.
  • Page 11 • Always use a compatible charger to charge lithium batteries and ensure that the charging specifications are correct. Do not use NiCd, NiMH or lead-acid battery chargers, as these may cause a fire or explo- sion. Always select the correct charging specifications for your rechargeable battery. •...

  • Page 12: Compatible Battery Types

    7. Compatible battery types Battery type LiPo Li-ion LiFe LiHV NiCd NiMH Rated voltage (V/cell) Max. charging voltage 4.35 2.46 (V/cell) Voltage for storage 3.85 (V/cell) Charging current for <= 1C <= 1C <= 4C <= 1C 1C - 2C 1C - 2C <= 0.4C fast charging...

  • Page 13: Product Overview

    8. Product overview 1 Illuminated LC display 2 Balancer port for connecting the balancer cable on a lithium battery or an external balancer board (not included) 3 XT60 battery connection 4 "ENTER/START" button: Start/resume charging, confirm a setting 5 "INC" button: Select a battery program in the main menu, increase a value, menu selection (forwards), display the voltage of the individual cells when charging a lithium battery with a balancer connection 6 "DEC"...

  • Page 14: Operation

    9. Operation a) Connecting the charger to the power supply Important! Always connect the charger to the power supply before connecting a battery. The charger can be powered with a suitable mains adapter or a car lead-acid battery via the direct voltage input (11 - 18 V/DC).

  • Page 15: B) Connecting A Battery To The Charger

    b) Connecting a battery to the charger Please read the following section carefully before connecting or charging/discharging a battery: • If you have not already done so, read the information in sections 5, 6 and 7. • Do you know the battery's specifications? Do not connect, charge or discharge a battery if the specifica- tions are not printed on the casing! •...

  • Page 16: C) General Information On The Control Menu

    Connecting a battery pack to the charger: 1. Connect the charger to the power supply. 2. Connect the charging cable to the XT60 socket on the charger. Ensure that the cable is inserted in the correct polarity; this is indicated on the XT60 socket on the charger. Do not connect the charging cable to the battery at this stage.

  • Page 17: D) Charging And Discharge Power

    d) Charging and discharge power The charger has a maximum charging capacity of 60 W and a discharge capacity of max. 5 W. Important: The charging capacity limits the possible charging current (depending on the battery type) and number of cells.

  • Page 18: Menu Structure

    10. Menu structure The menu structure and screenshots shown on the following pages may differ for newer firmware versions.

  • Page 19: Lithium Batteries (Lipo, Li-Ion, Life, Lihv)

    11. Lithium batteries (LiPo, Li-ion, LiFe, LiHV) a) General information The battery programs for LiPo, Li-ion, LiFe and LiHV batteries only differ in terms of the voltage and maximum charg- ing current (see table in section 7). The charging process for LiPo batteries consists of two stages. During the first stage, the battery is charged with a constant current.

  • Page 20: B) Charging A Battery Without A Balancer Connection ("Charge")

    b) Charging a battery without a balancer connection ("CHARGE") In theory, you could also use the "CHARGE" program to charge multi-cell lithium batteries with a balancer connection. In this mode, however, the cell voltages are not balanced and the cells may overcharge, which could cause a fire or explosion! For this reason, always charge multi-cell lithium batteries with a balancer connection using the "BALANCE"...

  • Page 21: C) Charging A Battery With A Balancer Connection ("Balance")

    • If the two numbers match, press the "ENTER/START" button to start the charging cycle. • The display shows a range of information about the charging status when LP3s 1.2A 12.59V the battery is charging. CHG 022:43 00682 Example: The battery type and number of cells are shown in the top-left of the display ("LP3s" - LiPo battery with 3 cells). The charging current is shown in the middle of the top line, and the current battery voltage is shown in the top-right corner The current battery program is shown in the bottom-left of the display ("CHG"...

  • Page 22: D) Fast Charge ("Fast Chg")

    Example: A dual-cell LiPo battery pack charged without a balancer has a voltage of 8.4 V and thus appears to be fully charged. However, the two cells have a respective voltage of 4.5 V and 3.9 V (one cell is dangerously overcharged, the other is half-empty).

  • Page 23: F) Discharging A Battery ("Discharge")

    f) Discharging a battery ("DISCHARGE") It is not normally necessary to discharge a lithium battery before starting a charge cycle (in contrast to NiCd batteries). The battery can be charged at any time, regardless of the remaining charge. However, if you do wish to discharge the battery, you can configure the discharge current accordingly.

  • Page 24: Nimh And Nicd Batteries

    12. NiMH and NiCd batteries a) General information The programs for NiMH and NiCd batteries have the same menu settings. The only difference is the internal charging specifications. The charger must display the main menu. BATT/PROGRAM Use the "INC." or "DEC." buttons to select the battery type (NiMH or NiCd, see NiMH BATT right-hand screenshots).

  • Page 25: C) Automatic Charging Mode ("Auto Charge")

    • To change the charging current, press the "ENTER/START" button. The charging current will start to flash. Press the "INC." and "DEC." buttons to change the current. Hold down the button to move through the values more quickly. • Press the "ENTER/START" button to confirm the charging current. The maximum possible charging current depends on the battery type, number of cells and the maximum charging capacity of the charger.

  • Page 26: D) Recharging A Battery ("Re-Peak)

    d) Recharging a battery ("RE-PEAK) When you charge a NiMh or NiCd battery, the charger stops charging automatically when the battery is fully charged. The charger uses Delta-V control to detect when the battery is fully charged. The "RE-PEAK" program detects the voltage of the battery several times to verify that the battery is fully charged and check how well the battery can handle quick charge mode.

  • Page 27: E) Discharging A Battery ("Discharge")

    e) Discharging a battery ("DISCHARGE") Use this mode to discharge partly-charged NiMH/NiCd batteries to a preset level. Special NiCd batteries should not be charged when they are partly-charged, as this can reduce their capacity (memory effect). This program can also be used to measure a battery's capacity. The maximum possible discharge current depends on the battery type, battery capacity and number of cells.

  • Page 28: F) Cycle Program ("Cycle")

    f) Cycle program ("CYCLE") The charger can automatically complete up to 5 cycles to test batteries, charge new batteries and refresh old batter- ies. You can choose between charge/discharge ("CHG>DCHG") and discharge/charge ("DCHG>CHG"). This mode uses the charging/discharge current that you configured in charge ("CHARGE") and discharge ("DISCHARGE") mode.

  • Page 29: Lead-Acid Batteries (Pb)

    13. Lead-acid batteries (Pb) a) General information Lead acid batteries are completely different to lithium, NiMH or NiCd batteries. Despite their high capacity, they only deliver a low current. The charging specifications are also different. The charging current for modern lead-acid batteries must not exceed 0.4C. The optimal charging current is 1/10C. A higher charging current must not be used, as this can overload the battery and cause a fire or explosion.

  • Page 30: C) Discharging A Battery ("Discharge")

    • To change the charging current, press the "ENTER/START" button. The charging current will start to flash. Press the "INC." and "DEC." buttons to change the current. Hold down the button to move through the values more quickly. • Press the "ENTER/START" button to confirm the charging current. The maximum possible charging current depends on the number of cells and the maximum charging power.

  • Page 31: Dji Mavic Batteries

    • To change the discharge current, press the "ENTER/START" button. The discharge current will start to flash. Press the "INC." and "DEC." buttons to change the current. Hold down the button to move through the values more quickly. • Press the "ENTER/START" button to confirm the discharge current. •...

  • Page 32: Saving/Loading Battery Data

    15. Saving/loading battery data The charger has 10 memory slots that you can use to save frequently used settings. For example, you can save the charging specifications for different LiPo model aeroplane batteries (number of cells, charging settings, charging cur- rent) so that you do not need to reset them each time.
  • Page 33 The following settings are available: The available settings depend on the selected battery type (LiPo, Li-on, LiFe, LiHV, NiMH, NiCd, Pb). For example, you can only configure the end charging voltage per cell for lithium batteries. Select the battery type first, and then configure the other settings to ensure that the charger displays the correct settings options.
  • Page 34 Discharge voltage per cell at the end of the discharge cycle DISCHG VOLTAGE 3.0V/CELL Use this setting to configure the voltage per cell at the end of the discharge cycle. Important! Never select a voltage that is too low. This can cause lithium batteries to overdischarge and result in per- manent damage to the battery.

  • Page 35: B) Saving Battery Data

    Delay time for delta-V detection (only for NiMH and NiCd batteries) PEAK DELAY 1Min The charger stops the charging cycle for NiMH and NiCd batteries using Delta-V control. Use this setting to configure how long the charger should continue charging after the Delta-V detection. Save the settings SAVE PROGRAM ENTER...

  • Page 36: C) Loading Battery Data

    c) Loading battery data • From the main menu, use the "INC." or "DEC." buttons to select "BATT BATT/PROGRAM MEMORY". BATT MEMORY • Press the "ENTER/START" button to confirm your selection. The memory slot will flash on the display. [ BATT MEMORY 1] •...

  • Page 37: Displaying The Voltage For Lithium Batteries

    16. Displaying the voltage for lithium batteries The charger can display the voltages of cells in a lithium battery (LiPo, Li-ion, LiFe, LiHV). To display the cell voltages, the lithium battery must have a balancer connection that is connected to the corresponding socket on the charger.

  • Page 38: Measuring The Internal Resistance

    17. Measuring the internal resistance The charger can display the internal resistance of the connected battery. When a lithium battery is connected, the charger can also display the internal resistance of each cell, provided that the battery has a balancer terminal that is connected to the charger. Follow the steps below: •...

  • Page 39: System Settings

    19. System settings The system settings cover a range of basic settings for the charger. By default, these settings are set to the most frequently used values. You may need to change the settings depending on the batteries that you wish to charge/discharge. Follow the steps below: •...
  • Page 40 Safety timer Safety Timer 120Min The safety timer starts automatically when a charging cycle beings. If the charger cannot detect whether the battery is fully charged (e.g. with Delta-V control), the charging cycle is stopped automatically after the preset time has elapsed. This stops the battery from overcharging.
  • Page 41 Setting the temperature unit Temperature Unit Celsius The temperatures measured by the internal and external sensor can be displayed in Celsius (°C, degrees Celsius) or Fahrenheit (°F, degrees Fahrenheit). Displaying the battery and charger temperature Ext.Temp: ---- Int.Temp: 28 C This feature displays the external battery temperature and the internal charger temperature.
  • Page 42 Enabling/disabling button confirmation/notification tones Key Beep Buzzer Use the "Key Beep" function to enable ("ON") or disable ("OFF") button confirmation tones. Use the "Buzzer" function to enable ("ON") or disable ("OFF") notification/warning tones. Displaying the firmware version Version HW:1.00 FW:2.00 The hardware version is displayed in the bottom-left of the display (1.00 in this example).

  • Page 43: Warning Messages On The Display

    20. Warning messages on the display REVERSE POLARITY The polarity of the battery connections is incorrect. CONNECTION BREAK The battery is not connected (e.g. the battery was disconnected during the charging cycle). CONNECT ERROR The battery was connected in the reverse polarity. CHECK MAIN PORT The balancer terminal on the battery was not connected properly or was con- BALANCE CONNECT...

  • Page 44: Charger Status Information

    21. Charger status information Press the "DEC." button repeatedly when the battery is charging/discharging to display a range of different informa- tion. The charger reverts to the home screen if no button is pressed for a few seconds. Battery voltage at the end of the charge/discharge cycle End Voltage 12.60V(3s) Input voltage...

  • Page 45: Care And Cleaning

    22. Care and cleaning This product does not require any maintenance. Never attempt to dismantle the charger. Maintenance and repair work must be completed by a technician or a specialist repair centre. If there is a battery connected, remove it before cleaning the charger. After removing the battery, disconnect the charger from the power supply.

  • Page 46: Technical Data

    24. Technical data Operating voltage ........11 - 18 V/DC Charging/discharge channels ...... 1 Charging current .......... 0.1 - 6.0 A (depending on the number of cells and the battery type) Charging power ........... Max. 60 W Discharge current ........0.1 - 2.0 A (depending on the number of cells and the battery type) Discharge power ..........
  • Page 48 This is a publication by Conrad Electronic SE, Klaus-Conrad-Str. 1, D-92240 Hirschau (www.conrad.com). All rights including translation reserved. Reproduction by any method, e.g. photocopy, microfilming, or the capture in electronic data processing systems require the prior written approval by the editor. Reprinting, also in part, is prohibited. This publication represent the technical status at the time of printing.

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