LRP electronic QUADRA PRO 3 User Manual

Version: 28.11.12
© LRP electronic GmbH 2012
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ConneCtions / operAtion
The QUADRA PRO 3 was developed with the main objective placed on easy operation of all features. Intuitive navigation
by means of 4 buttons makes it very easy to use and the 2-line blue backlit LC display offers perfect, reliable control of all
settings and functions.
BUTTONS:
MENU Scrolls/jumps through the function list.
DEC - Decrements the underscored value.*
INC + Increments the underscored value.*
START/STOP Next program step / Start a program / Cancel a running program.
* Button has high-speed function for rapid setting (hold down button to change value faster).
16x2 LCD SCREEN:
Active function
NiMH 5.0A
08.58V
Voltage at output connectors
DC INPUT: connect to a suitable DC source with 11-
15V, using the supplied connection wire.
Caution: Be careful with correct polarity!
- Red = Plus / Black = Minus
bAlAnCing FunCtion
24.5x8(mm)
The QUADRA PRO 3 contains an integrated high-performance balancer for 2S to 6S Lithium based (LiPo, LiFePo, LiIo) battery
packs using EHR balancing connector. Please refer to drawing (also like that on charger) for correct polarity, basically minus
(black wire) is always on the far right side of the plug as shown on drawing.
The balancer equalises the cells, during charge- and balance-function, which
results in higher performance and higher cycle-life.
Caution: Avoid incorrect connection as in the worst case this may result in
damage to the battery and/or charger!
reCommenDeD settings
Always follow the cell manufacturers charge-/usage-recommendations, never use batteries outside their specifications!
Battery Type Voltage /
Cells
NiCd Sportpacks (1600-2400mAh) 7.2V / 6
NiMH Sportpacks (3000-4200mAh) 7.2V / 6
NiMH Sportpacks (3000-4200mAh) 12.0V / 10
NiMH Sportpacks (3000-4200mAh) 14.4V / 14
NiMH Competition Cells 4.8V / 4
NiMH Competition Cells 6.0V / 5
NiMH Competition Cells 7.2V / 6
NiMH Competition Cells 12.0V / 10
NiMH Competition Cells 14.4V / 14
AA/Mignon NiMH Cells (2000-2700mAh) 9.6V / 8
2/3A NiMH Cells (1200-1600mAh) 6.0V / 5
LiPo Pack Air ~480mAh (plane/helicopter) 11.1V / 3S
LiPo Pack Air ~1500mAh (plane/helicopter) 11.1V / 3S
LiPo Pack Air ~3000mAh (plane/helicopter) 11.1V / 3S
LiPo Pack Car ~1800mAh (Micro 1/18) 7.4V / 2S
LiPo Pack Car ~5000mAh (1/10) 7.4V / 2S
LiPo Pack „TX Only" ~2700mAh 11.1V / 3S
LiPo Pack „RX Only" ~1800mAh 7.4V / 2S
LiFePo Pack „RX Only" ~1800mAh 6.6V / 2S
LiFePo Pack Car ~4500mAh 6.6V / 2S
100-240V AC / 12V DC
ChArge-DisChArge-CyCle
1-14 Cells nimh/niCD
1-5 Cells lipo/liFepo
BALANCER CONNECTOR: high-per-
formance integrated Lixx balancer for
2S to 6S packs using EHR balancing
connector.
OUTPUT JACKET: connect battery to be
charged to the 4.0mm jacket, using supplied
charge wires.
Caution: Be careful with correct polarity!
Time elapsed since start
Current
00m35s
0048mAh
Capacity
AC INPUT: connect to main power with 100-240VAC
Caution: Do not alter the wire or connector as this will
void your warranty!
Battery Charge D-Peak Trickle LiPo Dischg.
Type Current Volt Current
NiCd 3.0A 95mV 0.1A -- 1.0A
NiMH 3.0A 20mV OFF -- 1.0A
NiMH 3.0A 30mV OFF -- 1.0A
NiMH 3.0A 50mV OFF -- 1.0A
NiMH 5.0A 5mV OFF -- 1.0A
NiMH 5.0A 10mV OFF -- 1.0A
NiMH 5.0A 15mV OFF -- 1.0A
NiMH 5.0A 25mV OFF -- 1.0A
NiMH 5.0A 35mV OFF -- 1.0A
NiMH 0.5A 30mV OFF -- 0.3A
NiMH 1.0A 15mV OFF -- 0.8A
LiPo 0.5A -- -- 11.1V 0.5A
LiPo 1.5A -- -- 11.1V 1.0A
LiPo 3.0A -- -- 11.1V 1.0A
LiPo 1.8A -- -- 7.4V 1.0A
LiPo 5.0A -- -- 7.4V 1.0A
LiPo 1.5A -- -- 11.1V 0.5A
LiPo 1.2A -- -- 7.4V 0.5A
LiFePo 1.2A -- -- 6.6V 0.5A
LiFePo 4.5A -- -- 6.6V 1.0A
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Dear Customer,
thank you for your trust in this LRP product. By purchasing a LRP QUADRA-PRO 3 Professional Battery Managment System,
you have chosen a high-performance product which has the latest technology incorporated including the following High-Tech
features:
• Charging - Discharging - Cycling Operation
• Integrated Balancer for 2S-6S Lixx batteries
• Blue backlit 16x2 LCD
• 25-Year Warranty
Please read the following instructions carefully before you start using your charger. This user guide contains important
notes for the installation, the safety, the use and the maintenance of this product. Thus protecting yourself and avoid
damages of the product.
Proceed according to the user guide in order to understand your charger better. Please take your time as you will have much
more joy with your product if you know it exactly.
This user manual shall be kept in a safe place. If another customer is using this product, this manual has to be handed out
together with it.
teChniCAl DAtA
Dimensions
Weight
Input Voltage
Charging Capability
Charge Current
Trickle Current
Delta Peak
Discharge Current
Discharge
Cut-Off Voltage
Specifications subject to change without notice.
settings
The QUADRA PRO 3 allows you to save 5 individual user profiles. This means you can customize 3 personal charge profiles
individually and store them for later use. The QUADRA PRO 3 has 5 preset works-default settings when shipped out as shown
in this table:
The active profile P1 to P5 is displayed in the main
menu. By pressing the INC+ and DEC- buttons you can
change between the profiles and their settings.
To reset to default settings, proceed as following:
• Disconnect input voltage.
• Hold down MENU button while reconnecting the
input voltage.
ChArge
SET Battery Type: The QUADRA PRO 3 can charge pretty much any type of cell (LiPo, LiFePo, LiIo, NiMH, NiCd, Pb) and
incorporates the designated charge algorithms for each particular cell type for best performance, reliability and safety.
Lixx + Pb  charging using the CC/CV-charging method. With this charging method, the battery gets charged with
a constant current first. As soon as the battery voltage reaches the max. allowed charging voltage per cell
(for example, LiPo 4.2V and LiFePo 3.7V), the charger automatically reduces the charging current till the
battery is fully charged.
NiMH/NiCd  charging with constant current + delta-peak detection. This is the most popular charging method for
NiMH/NiCd-batteries in competition.
Caution: Always choose the correct BATTERY TYPE setting for the battery you want to charge, as wrong setting may result
in damage to the battery, fire or explosion!
SET Charge Current: The charge current can be set from 0.1 to 5.0A. If not otherwise specified by the battery manuf-
acturer, choose 0.5C charge rate which is always a safe value!
SET Charge Delta Peak: With NiMH/NiCd-batteries, you only obtain the optimum battery performance by slightly
„overcharging" the battery. In real terms, it will not be overcharged, but charged to an optimum level. The battery voltage
drops at the end of the charging process (delta). The size of the drop (delta peak) is adjustable in the range between 5 - 200mV.
The higher the value, the hotter the battery will be at the end of the charge. We recommend to start with the works-default
settings.
Note: The adjustable Delta-Peak value applies to the whole battery pack and not to one single cell!
SET Charge Trickle: This current, which flows after delta peak cutoff, is adjustable from 0.0A to 0.25A to achieve
the highest possible voltage for NiCd cells. Set this function to „Off"
for NiMH cells.
SET Charge Lixx/Pb Volt (pack voltage): The packs rated
voltage for LiPo/LiFePo/LiIo and Pb-batteries must be set according to
the packs rating. See table on right side.
* C=Nominal capacity of the battery. E.g. with a nominal capacity of 3300mAh
(3.3Ah), the battery can be charged with a max. current of 3.3A:
DisChArge
The adjustable discharge circuit (0.1 to 1.0A) can be used for 1-14 cell NiMH/NiCd- and 1-6 cell Lixx/Pb-packs. The QUADRA
PRO 3 informs you about all the data relating to the battery pack, e.g. discharge time, capacity and average voltage.
By discharging your battery pack on the QUADRA PRO 3 after use, you obtain vital information about remaining capacity for
optimizing your motor or gear ratio for the next run. This also maintains your battery packs in good condition.
SET Discharge Current: The discharge current can be set from 0.1 - 1.0A.
SET Discharge Voltage: The cut-off voltage can be adjusted from 0.9 - 14.0V depending on the number of cells. We
recommend a cut-off voltage of 0.9V/cell with NiMH/NiCd-, 3.0V/cell with LiPo-and 2.6V/cell with LiFePo-batteries.
This means for example: - 5.4V for 6-cell NiMH/NiCd - 6.0V for a 2-cell LiPo - 5.2V. for a 2-cell LiFePo
Dischg.
Volt
CyCle
5.4V
5.4V
This fully automatic cycling/matching function allows you to determine the actual performance of your packs before using
9.0V
them. Battery packs change during their life span. Use the QUADRA PRO 3 to detect the actual quality of your packs. This
12.6V
prevents nasty surprises.
3.6V
The "Cycle" mode uses the charge and discharge values of the currently selected programm, stored under "Settings". The
4.5V
pack is first discharged, then charged and finally discharged. At the end of the process, the pack capacity and the average
5.4V
discharge voltage are displayed.
9.0V
There is a short delay in the timer during cycle operation, in order not to overheat the batteries, which is as following:
12.6V
- Initial Discharge -> Charge: 1min (if discharge was finished within 10min), otherwise 5min
7.2V
- Charge -> Discharge: 1min (if charge was finished within 10min), otherwise 5min
4.5V
Note: The „Cycle" function can of course be used for all types of cells.
9.0V
9.0V
9.0V
6.0V
6.0V
9.0V
6.0V
The crossed-out wheeled bin means that within the European Union the product must be taken to seperate
collection at the product end-of-life. Do not dispose of these products as unsorted municipal waste.
5.2V
5.2V
• LiPo • LiFePo • LiIo • NiMH • NiCd • Pb
• Dual Input (100-240Vac + 12Vdc)
• 5 User Profile Memories
• Multi-Protection-System
[mm]
145x160x60 Integrated Balancer
[g] 600 Autostart Timer
[AC]
100-240V Storage Charge Mode
[DC] Cycle Mode
11-15V
LiPo/LiFePo/LiIo 1 - 6 cells User Profile Memory
NiMH/NiCd 1 - 14 cells LCD
Pb Acoustic Signal Type
2, 4, 6, 12V
[A] 0.1 - 5.0 Finish Melody
[A] 0 -0.25 Buttons
[mV] Multi-Protection-System
5 - 200
[A]
0.1 -1.0 DC Input Connection
LiPo/LiFePo 2.5 - 14.0V AC Input Connection
NiMH/NiCd
0.9- 16.0V Output Connection
User Profile
Battery Type
Charge Current
Charge D-Peak
Charge Trickle
Charge LiPo Volt
Discharge Current
Discharge Voltage
yes, 2S - 6S
yes
yes
yes
5
16x2, blue backlit
Buzzer
adjustable
4
yes
Alligator Clamps
AC connector
4.0mm jacket
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5
LiPo LiPo LiFe NiMH NiCd
5.0A 3.0A 5.0A 4.0A 3.0A
-- -- -- 20mV 50mV
-- -- -- Off Off
11.1V 14.8V 9.9V -- --
1.0A 1.0A 1.0A 1.0A 1.0A
6.0V 9.0V 4.6V 5.4V 5.4V
Cell# LiPo LiFePo LiIo Pb
1 (1S) 3.7V 3.3V 3.6V 2V
2 (2S) 7.4V 6.6V 7.2V 4V
3 (3S) 11.1V 9.9V 10.8V 6V
4 (4S) 14.8V 13.2V 14.8V --
5 (5S) 18.5V 16.5V 18.0V --
6 (6S) 22.2V 19.8V 21.6V 12V