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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL #PC-021-001...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table Of Contents Introduction ........................3 Set Content........................5 Special Features.......................6 Warning And Safety Notes ....................9 Program Flow Chart .......................12 Buttons Explanation......................13 Power and Battery Connection ..................14 Power Distribution ......................16 Operating Program ......................17 Lithium Battery Program (LiPo/LiFe/LiIon/LiHV) ............18 NiMH/NiCd Battery Program ..................21 Pb Lead-acid Battery Program ..................25 DC Power Supply ......................27 Battery Memory Set and Call Out ...................28...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Your ULTIMA 250 DUO 250W can supply maximum 150 Watts DC power. You can use it to power equipments that require DC power. It converts standard household power 100- 240V AC to 13.8V DC power.
  • Page 4 Introduction Please read this manual carefully before use. This manual contains important information on the safe use of this charger. If you are a beginner in battery charging, please use this charger with an experienced user. LCD-Display Power Switch Output Charge Lead 4mm Banana Plug AC Input : 100 - 240V...

  • Page 5: Set Content

    Set Content XH Adaptor (2pcs) Charging Cable Charging Cable with DC Output Cable Power Cord (2pcs) XT60 connector (2pcs) Power Distribution...

  • Page 6: Special Features

    Special Features Twin-channel Charger PULSETEC ULTIMA 250 DUO allows you to connect 2 batteries to one charger simulta- neously, the charger will intelligently and automatically charge 2 batteries at once to their maximum capacities. The batteries being charged do not even need to have the same cell configuration or same battery chemistry.
  • Page 7 Adaptable to Various Type of Lithium Battery ULTIMA 250 DUO is adaptable to various types of lithium batteries, such as LiPo, LiIon and the new LiFe series of batteries.
  • Page 8 Special Features ceeds the threshold, the process will be terminated automatically. Cyclic Charging/Discharging 1 to 5 cyclic and continuous process of charge > discharge or discharge > charge is opera- ble for battery refreshing and balancing to stimulate the battery’s activity. Automatic Charging Current Limit You can set up the upper limit of the charging current when charging your NiMH or NiCd battery, it is useful for the NiMH battery of low impedance and capacity in the ‘AUTO’...

  • Page 9: Warning And Safety Notes

    Warning and Safety Notes These warnings and safety notes are particularly important. Please follow the instructions for maximum safety; otherwise the charger and the battery can be damaged or at worst it can cause a fire. �� Never leave the charger unattended when it is connected to its power supply. If any malfunction is found, TERMINATE THE PROCESS AT ONCE and refer to the opera- tion manual.
  • Page 10 Warning and Safety Notes �� Never attempt to charge or discharge the following types of batteries. A battery pack which consists of different types of cells (including different manufacturers). A battery that is already fully charged or just slightly discharged. Non-rechargeable batteries (Explosion hazard).
  • Page 11 Warning and Safety Notes Please get highlighted that lithium battery packs can be wired in parallel and in series. In the parallel connection, the battery s capacity is calculated by multiplying single battery capacity by the number of cells with total voltage stay the same. The voltages imbalance may cause fire or explosion .Lithium battery is recommended to charge in series.

  • Page 12: Program Flow Chart

    Program Flow Chart Note: The Flow Chart shows the example of a single output. (Channel 1 and 2 are identical)

  • Page 13: Buttons Explanation

    Buttons Explanation - DEC INC + BATT/PROG ENTER STOP START BATT PROG / STOP It is used to STOP the progress or GO Back to previous Step/Screen - DEC INC + BATT/PROG ENTER STOP START DEC Button It is used to go through the menus and DECREASE the parameter value - DEC INC + T/PROG...

  • Page 14: Power And Battery Connection

    Power and Battery Connection 1. Connecting to Power Source There are two kinds of inputs for ULTIMA 250 DUO, DC 11-18V and AC 100-240V. AC 100-240V POWER SOURCE CONNECTION. LIPO LIHV 1-6s LIFE LIION NICD 1-15c NIMH MUL TI FUNCTION BALANCE CHARGER - DISCHARGER - POWER SUPPL Y 2-2Ov 4.19 4.15 4.18V...
  • Page 15 Power and Battery Connection NOTE : We will explain the operating procedure of one channel. The procedure for Channel A, B is identical. 2. Connecting the Battery TO AVOID SHORT CIRCUITS, ALWAYS CONNECT THE CHARGE LEADS TO THE CHARGER FIRST, AND THEN TO THE BATTERY. REVERSE THE SEQUENCE WHEN DISCONNECTING THE PACK.

  • Page 16: Power Distribution

    Channel 2 is identical. 1- Operating in AC Mode ULTIMA 250 DUO comes with a built-in switching power supply. You can connect the AC power cord directly to the AC mains socket. (100-240V AC). Note: The charging power in AC mode is 250W totally for Channel 1, Channel 2 and Power Supply.

  • Page 17: Operating Program

    Operating Program 3- Connecting the Battery Important!!! Before connecting a battery it is absolutely essential to check one last time that you have set the parameters correctly. If the settings are incorrect, the battery may be damaged, and could even burst into flames or explode. To avoid short circuits be- tween the banana plugs, always connect the charge leads to the charger first, and only then to the battery.

  • Page 18: Lithium Battery Program (Lipo/Life/Liion/Lihv)

    Lithium Battery Program (LiPo/LiFe/LiIon/LiHV) (1) A memory profile is available for setting and storing pertinent information for up to 40 different program sets; each channel can store 10 program. Once a battery program is stored into memory, it will be retained until changed again manually. Recalling a program memory number makes the charger instantly ready to go! (2) If you do not wish to use the battery program memories, this charger can be man- ually set before each use.
  • Page 19 Lithium Battery Program (LiPo/LiFe/LiIon/LiHV) The charger is detecting the battery cell. BATTERY CHECK WAIT... R shows the number of cells detected by the charger and S is the R:3SER S:3SER number of cells set by you on the previous screen. If the two numbers CANCEL(STOP) are not identical, press STOP to go back to the previous screen to recheck the number of cells of the battery pack that you set before...
  • Page 20 Lithium Battery Program (LiPo/LiFe/LiIon/LiHV) VARIOUS INFORMATION DURING THE PROCESS Press INC or DEC during the charging or discharging process to view further pertinent information on the LCD screen. Real-time status: battery type, battery cell count, charge current, battery Lp3s 1.5A 12.14V pack total voltage,working mode, elapsed time and charged capacity.

  • Page 21: Nimh/Nicd Battery Program

    Charge, Discharge, Re-Peak and Cycle. Selecting the Battery Type: After powering on the ULTIMA 250 DUO, press the INC or DEC button repeatedly until you reach the appropriate program for the battery type you wish to charge. For this example we have chosen the “NiMH BATT“...
  • Page 22 Follow the instructions provided on your battery when setting the voltage cut-off. The ULTIMA 250 DUO will stop discharging when the battery has reached the preset voltage cut-off. Press and hold the START button for 3 seconds to start discharging.
  • Page 23 A five-minute cool-down delay occurs after each re-peak charge. IN RE-PEAK MODE, THE ULTIMA 250 DUO USES THE CHARGE AMPERAGE AND VOLTAGE SETTINGS ENTERED IN CHARGE MODE.
  • Page 24 Battery Program (NiMH/NiCD) NiMH/NiCd Cycle Mode : The ULTIMA 250 DUO makes cycling of NiMH/NiCd batteries easy. The process of dis- charging and recharging (cycling) can be performed automatically with one simple step and will improve the performance of NiMH/NiCd batteries. We strongly recommend cycling any battery that has been discharged and stored for a period of time.

  • Page 25: Pb Lead-Acid Battery Program

    Battery Program (NiMH/NiCD) Additional NiMH/NiCd Process Information : During the NiMH/NiCd battery charging/discharging process the ULTIMA 250 DUO can display a variety of information. Using the INC or DEC buttons, you can also view the following information: Delta Peak Voltage...
  • Page 26 Additional Pb Process Information: During the Pb battery charging/discharging process the ULTIMA 250 DUO can display a variety of information. Using the INC or DEC buttons you can also view the following...

  • Page 27: Dc Power Supply

    DC Power Supply Your ULTIMA 250 DUO can supply 150 Watts DC Power. You can use it to power equip- ments that require DC power. It converts standard household power 100-240V AC to 13.8V DC power. Operating Instruction : Press the ENTER to enter the DC Power Supply program Set the power of channel 1 and channel 2, the power supply will take the rest power automatically.

  • Page 28: Battery Memory Set And Call Out

    Battery Memory Set and Call Out The charger can store up to 20 different charge/discharge profiles (each channel 10 sets) for your convenience, and the stored profiles can be recalled quickly without having to go through the setup process. When you are willing to alter the parameter value in the program, press START/ENTER to make it blink then change the value with INC or DEC.
  • Page 29 Battery Memory Set and Call Out Indicates the battery type and battery cell of the saved profile. Indicate the charge and discharge current of the saved profile. Press the START/ENTER for 3 seconds to call out the memory. 2. Battery Memory Call Out Load the memory set Press and hold the START button for 3 seconds to start the program.

  • Page 30: System Setting

    System Setting The charger will operate with default values for the essential user settings when it is powered on for the first time. The screen displays the following system settings in sequence and the user can change the parameter value on each screen. When you want to change the parameter value, press START/ENTER to make it blink, then change the value with INC or DEC.
  • Page 31 System Setting SELECTION ITEM DESCRIPTION NiMH Sensitivity D.Peak Default This setting is for NiMH/NiCd battery only. Default: 4mV/Cell When the charger detects that the delta peak 5 -15mV/Cell value you set has been reached, the charger will say the battery is fully charged. NiCd Sensitivity D.Peak Default Key Beep sounds every time you press a...

  • Page 32: Battery Voltage Meter

    Battery Voltage Meter You can check battery’s total voltage, the highest voltage, the lowest voltage and each cell’s voltage. Connect the battery to the charger’s charging output and connect the balancing board to the charger. See Below LIPO LIHV 1-6s LIFE LIION NICD...

  • Page 33: Battery Resistance Meter

    Battery resistance Meter You can check battery’s total resistance, the highest resistance, the lowest resistance and each cell’s resistance. Connect the battery to the charger’s charging output and connect the balancing board to the charger. See Below LIPO LIHV 1-6s LIFE LIION NICD...

  • Page 34: Warning And Error Message

    Warning and Error Message In case of an error the screen will display the cause of error and emit an audible sound. REVERSE POLARITY Incorrect polarity connected. NO BATT DETECTED The battery is not connected to charger, or interrupted. CONNECT ERROR The battery main connection is wrong.

  • Page 35: Specification

    Specification • DC Input Voltage: ..11-18V • AC Input Voltage: . . 100-240V • Display Type: ..2x16 LCD • Display Backlight: ..Black • Case Material: Aluminium Case •...

  • Page 36: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity TCRP INTERNATIONAL LLC Ltd declares under sole responsibility that the battery charger ULTIMA 250 DUO to which this declaration relate, conforms with the following LVD standards; TEST STANDARDS TITLE EN55014-1: 2006+ Electromagnetic compatibility – Requirements for household ap- A1: 2009+A2: 2011 pliances, electric tools and similar apparatus –...

  • Page 37: Commonly Used Terms

    Commonly Used Terms Commonly used terms Final charge voltage: the voltage at which the battery’s charge limit (capacity limit) is reached. The charge process switches from a high current to a low maintenance rate (trickle charge) at this point. From this point on further high current charging would cause overheat- ing and eventual terminal damage to the pack.

  • Page 38: Warranty Conditions & Liability Disclaimer

    Unless otherwise required by law, PULSETEC is in no way whatever liable to provide compensation for damages arising from the improper use of the model (including personal injury, death, damage to buildings, loss of turnover, loss of business, or interruption of business, or any other direct, or indirectly caused, consequential damage).
  • Page 39 This manual is protected by a copyright. Any publication, transmission or commercial use of this manual is prohibited without written permission. PULSETEC and TCRP INTERNATIONAL LLC Ltd assumes no responsibility for printing errors in this manual and all specifications and figures are subject to change without notice..
  • Page 40 TCRP INTERNATIONAL LLC Ltd 21B Moskovska Street. Floor 3 • 1000 Sofia - Bulgaria info@tcrp-intl.com - www.pulsetec.eu...

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