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- Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL WARNING: THE CHARGING AND DISCHARGING OF RC HOBBY BATTERIES CAN BE DANGEROUS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR LOSS OF LIFE.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Table of Contents: Introduction..........................03 Warning and Safety Notes.....................04 Product Layout..........................08 Specifications..........................09 Features............................10 Battery Connections........................12 Input Functions ..........................13 Program Flow Chart........................14 Charger Operation........................16 Memory Preset - Data Store/Load..................18 Battery Meter..........................20 Battery Resistance Meter......................21 Advanced System Set Up......................22 Warning and Error Messages....................24 Commonly Used Terms......................25 Conformity Declarations......................27 Disposal and Prop 65 Warning....................28... -
Page 3: Introduction
Warning and Safety Notes attentively and in full before attempting to use your new charger for the first time. By following the guidelines and recommendations provided, you are sure to enjoy many years of R/C fun with your RDX1 Mini charger! THE CHARGING AND DISCHARGING OF RC HOBBY BATTERIES CAN BE DANGEROUS. -
Page 4: Warning And Safety Notes
Warning and Safety Notes Hitec RCD USA will not be held responsible for any damages or injuries that may occur by persons who fail to follow these warnings or who fail to properly follow the instructions in this manual. Warning: Be sure to read this section for your own safety. - Page 5 Warning and Safety Notes [cont.] 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. Never attempt to charge or discharge the following types of batteries: •...
- Page 6 Keep in mind that the gauge or thickness of your charging leads from the RDX1 Mini to your battery must be of an acceptable current rating to handle the applied charge current. For maximum safety and charging effectiveness, always match or exceed the main battery lead rating when assembling or selecting your charging leads.
- Page 7 10 charge/discharge cycles. We do not recommend you use the RDX1 Mini charger to do this; normal use and recharging will achieve the same results. If you wish to perform a Lithium break-in on the bench with the RDX1 Mini, discharging to minimum acceptable voltages and performing a balance charge at 1C maximum rate is recommended.
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Page 8: Product Layout
Product Layout 1. RDX1 Mini Charger 2. AC Cord 3. 2 PIN T-TYPE Charge Connector 3.2” SCREEN Ventilation Balance Lead Battery Connector Temperature XT60 Female AC Input (100-240V) Sensor Port... -
Page 9: Specifications
Specifications AC Input Voltage 100 - 240V Charge Power Charge Current Range 0.1-6.0A MAX Discharge Power Discharge Current Range 0.1-2.0A Balancing Port Current Drain 200mA/CELL Trickling Charging Current 50mA-300mA & OFF NiCd/NiMH Battery Cell Count 6-8 Cells LiPo/LiHV/LiFe/LiIon Cell Count 2-4 Cells Pb Battery Voltage 6-12V... -
Page 10: Features
Every setting is customizable according to user preference. Battery Memory (Data Store/Load): The RDX1 Mini is capable of storing up to 10 different charge/discharge profiles for your convenience. Users can keep the data pertaining to any program setting for any battery to facilitate seamless charging or discharging. Saved profiles can be accessed and recalled as necessary. - Page 11 Features [cont.] Fast and Storage Mode of Lithium Battery: Depending on your application requirements, you may choose fast charge or storage mode. Fast charge reduces the amount of time required for charging, whereas ‘store’ state controls the final voltage of your battery. Re-Peak Mode of NiMH/NiCd Battery: In re-peak charge mode, the charger can peak charge the battery once, twice, or three times in a row automatically.
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Page 12: Battery Connections
Take care to maintain correct polarity. (See wiring diagram below) This diagram shows the correct way to connect your battery to the Hitec RDX1 Mini when charging in the balance charge program mode. -
Page 13: Input Functions
Input Functions BATT. Type/Stop Button DEC. Button INC. Button Start/Enter Button Stop the progress of Scroll through Scroll through Stop the progress the current action available menus available menus of the current or cycle back to the or decrease or increase action or cycle back previous step / screen. -
Page 14: Program Flow Chart
Program Flow Chart For larger version visit www.hitecrcd.com... - Page 15 Recalling a battery’s memory number makes the charger instantly ready to go! (2) The other method is by manually setting up the charge or discharge process each time. The RDX1 Mini is capable of the following processes: Batt Operation...
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Page 16: Charger Operation
Charger Operation [cont.] The following steps describe how to manually setup the RDX1 Mini: 3. BATT/PROGRAM Select: Press INC and DEC to scroll through all programs and press START/ENTER to enter the LiPo BATT Program. 4. Mode Select: Press INC and DEC to scroll through all modes and press START/ENTER to enter LiPo Balance Charge Mode. - Page 17 Charger Operation [cont.] If both numbers are identical, press START/ENTER to begin the charging process. 7. Charging Status Monitor: During the charge process, the real-time status will be visible on the left side of the screen. Information Displayed While Operating Pressing INC or DEC during the charging or discharging process allows the user to view a variety of information on the LCD screen.
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Page 18: Memory Preset - Data Store/Load
10 batteries per channel. Data can be saved for each battery type and each charge mode available with the RDX1 mini. This allows you to recall data for each battery when charging or discharging without having to set up the program over again. - Page 19 Memory Preset - Data Save/Load [ cont.] Per Cell Discharge Voltage: Press the ► button and the DSCH VOLTAGE per cell discharge voltage value will begin to flash. Use 3.0V/CELL the + or ▬ buttons to change the per cell discharge voltage, then press the ► button to confirm your selection.
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Page 20: Battery Meter
Battery Meter The user can check the battery’s total voltage, the highest voltage, the lowest voltage and each cell’s voltage. Connect the battery via the charger’s main battery lead to battery socket and balance wires to the balance socket as shown below. The display indicates the current Main Voltage, Percentage of Charge, Individual Cell Voltage, and the Highest and Lowest voltages of the packs cells. -
Page 21: Battery Resistance Meter
Battery Resistance Measurement Battery Resistance Measurement: The user can check the battery’s total resistance, the highest resistance, the lowest resistance and each cell’s resistance in the battery pack. Connect the battery to the charger by inserting the main battery lead to the battery socket and balance wires to balance socket. -
Page 22: Advanced System Set Up
Advanced System Set Up The system will be set to its default parameters when powered on for the first time. The screen displays the following information in sequence and the user can change any given value on each screen. To change a parameter value in the program, press START/ENTER to make that value blink. - Page 23 Advanced System Set Up [ cont.] ITEM SELECTION DESCRIPTION This p rogram i s for NiMH/NiCd batteries N i M H S e n s i t i v i t y only. When t he charger detects that t he D .
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Page 24: Warning And Error Messages
The battery voltage is higher than the maximum voltage set by the user when charging in balance mode. Battery pack voltage is lower than 5 volts. The RDX1 Mini CONTROL FAIL cannot charge a pack with a voltage of less than 5v. -
Page 25: Commonly Used Terms
Commonly Used Terms Commonly Used Terms: A, mA: Unit of measurement relating to a charge or discharge current. 1000 mA = 1A (A = Ampere, mA = Milliampere). Ah, mAh: Unit of measurement for the capacity of a battery (Amperes x Time Unit;... - Page 26 Commonly Used Terms [ cont.] Final Charge Voltage: The voltage at which the battery’s charge limit (capacity limit) is reached after which the charge process switches from a high current to a low maintenance rate (trickle charge). From this point on, any further high current charging would cause overheating and eventual terminal damage to the pack.
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Page 27: Conformity Declarations
Conformity Declarations Hitec's RDX1 Mini satisfies all relevant and mandatory CE directives and complies with FCC Part 15 Subpart B: 2010. For EC directives: The product has been tested to meet the following technical standards:... -
Page 28: Disposal And Prop 65 Warning
ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY: For a period of one year from the date of purchase HITEC RCD USA, INC. shall REPAIR OR REPLACE, at our option, defective equipment covered by this warranty, otherwise the purchaser and/or consumer is responsible for any charges for the repair or replacement of the charger. - Page 29 FOR MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. HITEC RCD, INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FORANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY RELATING TO THIS PRODUCT.
- Page 30 Hitec RCD USA, Inc. | 12760 Danielson Ct. Unit E, Poway, CA 92064 | www.hitecrcd.com...
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