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• Always charge in a well-ventilated area. • Never attempt to dismantle the charger or use a damaged • Always terminate all processes and contact Horizon Hobby if charger. the product malfunctions. • Never drop charger or batteries.
Box Contents 1. Onyx KX80 Multi-Chemistry Charger ® 2. AC Power Cord 3. Charging Cable, Banana to Deans 4. DC Cable with Alligator Clip Connector 5. Balance adaptor, JST-XH Features LCD Display Scroll Through the Main Menu Stop Any Charge Processes Balance Port DC Input/Output Alter Values...
Specifications ONXC4101 Net Weight 390g Dimensions (L × W × H) 135 × 110 × 60mm AC Power Input Voltage 100–240V Display Type 2 × 16 LCD, Blue backlight 1 6S Balance Socket-XH, Temperature Probe Socket, External Port Battery Socket, DC Input/Output Delta Peak Detection: 3–15mV/cell / Default: 4mV/cell NiMH/NiCd...
Storage mode is used for charging or discharging lithium Optimized Operating Software batteries not used for an extended period. The Onyx KX80 features an AUTO function that automatically Re-Peak Mode of NiMH/NiCd Battery sets the current during charging/discharging. When charging lithium batteries, this may prevent overcharging.
Program Operation 1. Connection Connecting to a power source There are two kinds of power inputs for the Onyx KX80, DC 11-18V and AC 100-240V. Choose one or the other and connect as shown. BATT PROG/STOP Button WARNING: Never connect AC and DC power to the Press to stop the current process or revert to previous step/ charger at the same time.
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2. Getting Started 5. Charging Status Monitor START/ENTER The flowcharts show the entire programming menu. Use these During charging process, real-time status flowcharts while learning to operate this charger. LP4s 1.5A 12.14V displays (see image, left). BAL 000: 50 00022 There are two main ways to set the charger.
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6. Program Stop During the charging process, press STOP to stop the charging process. 7. Program Complete When charging is complete, a tone sounds. Charging Program Operation programs are different, based on battery type. Follow the chart below. Battery Operation Description Type Program...
DC Power Supply To use the Onyx KX80 as a power supply, connect it to an AC power source. When the left side green LED lights, the power supply is ready. The DC output power is adjustable from 10W to 80W. The output voltage is 13.8V. The power of DC output is shared with the charger power.
START/ENTER SAVE PROGRAM SAVE Battery Memory Settings and Usage The charger can store up to 10 different charge/discharge profiles for your convenience. The stored profiles can be Indicate the battery type and battery cell of [ BATT MEMORY 1 ] recalled quickly without having to navigate the setup process.
Safety Timer 120Min Safety Timer System Setting 120Min Safety Timer Safety Timer 120Min The System Setting Screen displays the following information in sequence. These values can be changed by the user. To Capacity Cut-Off 120Min Safety Timer 5000mAH Capacity Cut-Off change parameter values, press the START/ENTER button to make the value blink, then use the INC or DEC buttons to increase 120Min 5000mAH...
Battery Meter Warning and Error Messages The battery meter can check the battery’s total voltage, the The balance lead from the battery is not BALANCE WIRES highest and lowest voltage, and each cell’s voltage. connected to the charger, or it is faulty. NOT CONNECTED Connect the battery’s balance wire to the meter’s balance socket.
1-Year Limited Warranty What this Warranty Covers - Horizon Hobby, LLC, (Horizon) BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. warrants to the original purchaser that the product purchased Further, in no event shall the liability of Horizon exceed the (the “Product”) will be free from defects in materials and...
Horizon will hold non-compliant Product for a period of 60 days from notification, after which it will be discarded. 10/2015 Warranty and Service Contact Information Country of Horizon Hobby Contact Information Address Purchase Horizon Service Center servicecenter.horizonhobby.com/RequestForm/ (Repairs and Repair Requests) 2904 Research Rd.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply Horizon Hobby, LLC with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 2904 Research Road 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide...
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