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- Page 1 VSRmini OPERATING MANUAL AC BALANCE CHARGER/DISCHARGER for LiPo/LiFe/LiHV/LiIon/NiMH/NiCd/Pb Batteries Please read and understand this entire operating manual before using.
- Page 2 AC BALANCE CHARGER. WARNING : Read and familiarise yourself with the instruction manual before operating the charger, seek advice from other charger users or Overlander if you are unsure of any procedures. This charger automatically balances Lithium batteries in charge/discharge and storage mode.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents 1. Features ......................1 2. Exterior of the unit ..................2 3. Warnings and safety notes ................3 4. Program flow chart ..................5 5. Parameter set up (User settings) ..............6 6. Lithium battery (LiPo/LiFe/LiHV/LiIon) programs ........8 6.1 Charging ....................8 6.2 Balance mode ....................9 6.3 'FAST' charging ..................10 6.4 'STORAGE' mode ..................10 6.5 Discharging .....................11... -
Page 4: Features
1. Features Optimised operating software The VSRmini has an ‘AUTO’ function that sets the current automatically when charging or discharging, preventing the battery from over-charging, which could lead to a fire or explosion. These specifications can also be set by the user. The built in balance charge port makes it convenient for use with Lithium batteries. -
Page 5: Exterior Of The Unit
This function is only available by connecting an optional temperature probe, which is not included in the package. Avail- able from Overlander (SKU: 2598). - Charge Time Limit: charging will stop when charge time limit set is reached to avoid any possible over-charging/over-discharging. -
Page 6: Warnings And Safety Notes
3. Warnings and Safety notes IMPORTANT! Please follow these instructions for maximum safety, otherwise the charger and/or battery could be badly damaged and may lead to fire, explosion, injury or property loss. - Never leave the charger unattended when it is connected to its power supply. - If any malfunction is observed, terminate the process immediately and refer to the manual. - Page 7 Lithium batteries the charger and battery should be placed on a fireproof base at least 1.5 metres from any flammable materials. Overlander or its retailers accept no liability for losses to 3rd party items caused by failure to follow these instructions.
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Page 8: Program Flow Chart
4. Program ow chart Start Enter INC> PROGRAM SELECT INC> INC> LIXX CHARGE LIXX BALANCE LIXX FAST CHG LIXX STORAGE <DEC LIXX BATT <DEC <DEC Batt type INC> <DEC stop Start Enter INC> PROGRAM SELECT NiMH CHARGE INC> NiMH DISCHARGE NiMH CYCLE LIXX DISCHARGE <DEC... -
Page 9: Parameter Set Up (User Settings)
5. Parameter set-up (User settings) The charger will automatically be operated with the default user settings when it is connected to a 12V battery for the first time. The screen displays the following information in sequence and the user can change the value of the parameters on each screen. - Page 10 This shows the trigger voltage for automatic NiMH sensitivity charge termination of NiMH and NiCd battery. D.Peak Default The effective value ranges from 5 to 20mV per Display cell. If the trigger voltage is set higher, there is a < Dec Inc > <...
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Page 11: Lithium Battery (Lipo/Life/Lihv/Liion) Programs
The beep sounds every time a button is pressed Key Beep to confirm your action. Beeps or melodies may be Buzzer sounded at various times during operation to alert Display the user of different mode changes. You can turn < Dec Inc > these sounds on and off. -
Page 12: Balance Mode
This shows the number of cells within the battery pack. 'R:' is the number of cells found by the R:3SER S:3SER CONFIRM (ENTER) charger, and 'S:' is the number of cells selected by the user on the previous screen. If both Display numbers are identical you can start charging by <... -
Page 13: Fast' Charging
6.3 'FAST' charging Lithium batteries The charging current decreases as the process reaches its end, meaning that the charge process will slow down. To speed up the charging process, the ‘FAST’ charging program eliminates certain aspects of the cut-off voltage process. The charging capacity may be slightly less than normal but the process time will be reduced. -
Page 14: Discharging
6.5 Discharging Lithium batteries The discharge current (shown on the left side of LiPo Discharge the screen) should not exceed 1C and the final 1.0A 11.1v (3S) voltage on the right should not be under the Display voltage level that is recommended by the battery <... -
Page 15: Nimh/Nicd Battery Programs
7. NiMH/NiCd battery programs These programs are only for charging or discharging NiMH (Nickel-Metal-Hydride) or NiCd (Nickel-Cadmium) batteries. If you wish to alter the default parameter value in the program, press Start/ Enter to make the value blink then change the value with INC or DEC. -
Page 16: Cycle' Mode
7.3 ‘CYCLE’ mode for NiMH/NiCd batteries On this screen you can alter the cycle sequence NiMH CYCLE on the left and the number of cycles on the right. DCHG>CHG The ‘CYCLE’ mode can be used for balancing, Display refreshing and ‘breaking-in’ the battery. A time <... -
Page 17: Discharging Pb Battery
This screen shows the present position of the Pb-6 4.0A 12.59V charging process. To stop charging press Batt CHG 022:43 00682 Type/Stop once. Display Battery Type Elapsed Charge Battery Charged time rate voltage capacity 8.2 Discharging Pb battery The discharge current is shown on the left and voltage of the battery pack on the right. -
Page 18: Save Data Program
10. Save Data program The VSRmini has a data storage program that allows the user to store up to 5 battery data settings, that can then be easily loaded up and reused, saving the user from having to input all of the correct settings again. -
Page 19: Load Data Program
11. Load Data program This program calls back the data that was stored at 'Save Data' program. To load the data, press Start/Enter once to make the number field and blink, and then select the number using INC or DEC key then hold Start /Enter for 3 seconds. Program Select PROGRAM SELECT LOAD DATA... -
Page 20: Warning And Error Messages
The external temperature of the battery pack (will EXT Temp only be displayed when using a temperature probe not included with the charger - sold Display seperately). To utilise this feature, the battery pack must have 4.14 4.16 4.09 a balance lead that’s linked to each of the cells. If 0.00 0.00 0.00 the battery is correctly connected to the charger Display... - Page 21 The charger has malfunctioned. BREAK DOWN Display The processor detects the voltage is lower than BATTERY CHECK what has been set. Please check the cell count of LOW VOLTAGE the battery pack. Display The processor detects the voltage is higher than BATTERY CHECK what has been set.
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Page 22: Specifications
14. Speci cations Operating voltage range: (AC) 100-240V Circuit power: max.60W for charging max.10W for discharging Charge current range: 0.1~6.0A Discharge current range: 0.1~2.0A Current drain for balancing Lithium: 300mAh/cell NiCd/ NiMH battery cell count: 6~8 Cells Lithium battery cell count: 2~4 Cells Pb battery cell count: 3~6 Cells... - Page 23 Notes - 20 -...
- Page 24 Distributors of new Electric and Electronic Equipment (EEE) have a part to play in reducing the amount of WEEE going into landfill sites. Overlander Batteries is obliged under these regulations to offer our customers free take-back of their WEEE on a like-for-like basis when they buy a new Electrical or Electronic product from us.