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- Page 1 HIGH-POWER, DUAL PORT AC/DC CHARGER Balance Charger/Discharger/Power Supply 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 Introduction.............................3 Warnings and Safety Notes........................4 Contents of Charger Package........................7 Charger Layout/Speci cations........................8 Features..............................9 Charger Connections..........................11 Getting Started............................12 Operating the Charger..........................14 NiMH Battery Program..........................17 Pb-Lead Acid Battery Program........................22 DC Power Supply............................24 Battery Memory Set & Call Out.......................25 System Settings............................28 Battery Voltage Meter..........................30 Battery Resistance Meter........................31 Warning &... -
Page 3: Introduction
Introduction Congratulations on purchasing Hitec’s RDX2 Pro Dual Balance Charger. The RDX2 Pro features independent circuits allowing you to charge two batteries simultaneously, regardless of chemistry or capacity. The RDX2 Pro also features integrated balancing for six-cell Lithium-Polymer (LiPo), Lithium-Ferrite (LiFe) and Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion), as well as the latest high voltage Lithium-Polymer (LiHV) batteries. -
Page 4: Warnings And Safety Notes
Warnings and Safety Notes Hitec RCD 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 Warnings and Safety Notes • A battery that is non-rechargeable (these pose an explosion hazard) • A faulty or damaged battery • Batteries installed in a device or which are electrically linked to other components • Batteries that are not expressly stated by the manufacturer to be suitable for the currents the charger delivers during the charge process PLEASE BEAR IN MIND THE FOLLOWING POINTS BEFORE YOU COMMENCE CHARGING: •...
- Page 6 Warnings and Safety Notes Charging Before charging your batteries, it is critical that you determine the maximum allowable charge rate for your batteries. The RDX2 Pro is capable of charging at high rates that may not be suitable or safe for your particular batteries.
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Page 7: Contents Of Charger Package
Contents of Charger Package 1. RDX2 Pro Charger 2. DC Cable with Clips 3. XT60 to T-Type Adapter x 2 4. Universal Balance Board 5. Balance Board Lead 6. XT60 to RX Battery Adapter 7. AC Cable ENTER/START Input Buttons Push the Jog Dial to ENTER a menu or store a setting. -
Page 8: Charger Layout/Speci Cations
Charger Layout | Speci cations USB P PC L ICRO ORT FOR IRMWARE PGRADE USH TO NTER TART & I ARAMETERS LCD DISPLAY (128 OOLING UTPUT OCKET XT60 P DC I : 11-18V ALANCE OCKET NPUT HANNEL UTTON WITCH FROM USB PORT B &... -
Page 9: Features
Warning Twin-Channel Charger: Hitec’s RDX2 Pro allows you to plug two batteries into the charger simultaneously. The batteries being charged do not need to have the same con guration. You can connect di erent battery chemistries (NiMH/ NiCd/LiPo/LiFe/Lilo/LiHV/Pb) into any of the charging ports. - Page 10 Features Re-Peak Mode of NiMH/NiCd Batteries: In Re-Peak charge mode, the charger can peak charge the battery once, twice, or three times in a row automatically. This function is useful for ensuring a full battery charge. Cyclic Charging / Discharging: A battery can be cycled 1 to 5 times consecutively.
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Page 11: Charger Connections
The balance wire attached to the battery must be connected to the charger, with the black wire aligned with the negative marking. Take care to maintain correct polarity. (See photo below) This photo shows the correct way to connect your battery to the Hitec RDX2 Pro when charging in the balance charge program mode. -
Page 12: Getting Started
Getting Started Initial Setup of the Charger After connecting the battery you are now ready to setup the charger to charge your speci c type of battery. When the charger is rst powered on, the last program selected will be displayed. If this is not the battery you plan on working with then you will need to make changes to the operation programming based on the following instruction. - Page 13 Getting Started Available Operations (continued) Battery Type Operation Operation Description The charger will charge NiMH and NiCd batteries using CHARGE the charge current set by the user. In this program, the charger detects the condition of the connected battery and automatically charges the battery. Note: You should set the upper limit of the charge current AUTO CHG to avoid damage by excessive charging current.
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Page 14: Operating The Charger
Operating the Charger First, familiarize yourself with the Jog Dial which is the main way you will interact with the charger and its programming. Turning the Jog Dial allows you to “SCROLL” through the main menus, functions, and to change parameters. Pushing the Jog Dial in the center allows you to “ENTER” the menu you are choosing. Once you are in a menu, turn the Jog Dial to SCROLL through to di erent functions. - Page 15 Operating the Charger Charge MODE Select: Once you have selected the proper LiPo BALANCE battery type, SCROLL through the charge modes which include 2.0A 11.1v (3S) Balance, Charge, Fast Charge, Storage & Discharge. It is highly recommended to use the Balance mode to keep your packs in the best condition.
- Page 16 Operating the Charger Charging Status Monitor: Once the charge process is started, the real- LP3s 2.0A 12.14V time status will be shown which includes: Cell Count, Amperage, Voltage, Timer, mAh of Charged Capacity. SCROLL to view a variety of other useful BAL 000:50 00022 information.
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Page 17: Nimh Battery Program
NiMH/NiCd Battery Program The RDX2 Pro can charge NiMH and NiCd battery packs. The programming procedures are identical for both. These instructions refer to the most common NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) battery packs and provide step by step set up directions for charging NiMH or NiCd packs. These programs are only suitable for charging discharging NiMH/NiCd batteries. - Page 18 NiMH/NiCd Battery Program NiMH AUTO CHARGE : After selecting the correct battery NiMH Auto Charge type, SCROLL to select the ‘AUTO CHARGE’ mode. Press the Jog Current 1.3A Dial ENTER and the amp rate value will begin ashing. SCROLL to adjust the value to the desired rate. In the ‘AUTO CHARGE’ mode, you are selecting the highest amperage that you feel NiMH Auto Charge NiMH Auto Charge...
- Page 19 NiMH/NiCd Battery Program Once the battery is fully discharged, the screen will read [END: CUTOFF-VOL] “END: CUTOFF-VOL” and the charger will emit an audible “ring” 5.00V 01980mAh sound. It will also display the Time Elapsed, End Voltage and Capacity in mAh that was removed. You can press the STOP button at any time during the [TIME: 01:04:04] discharging process to stop discharging.
- Page 20 NiMH/NiCd Battery Program NiMH/NiCd Cycle Mode: The RDX2 Pro makes cycling of NiMH/NiCd batteries easy. The process of charging, discharging 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 long period of time or has lost capacity over time.
- Page 21 NiMH/NiCd Battery Program Additional NiMH/NiCd Process Information: During the NiMH/NiCd battery charging/discharging process, the RDX2 PRO can display a variety of information. SCROLL to view the following information on these screens: Delta peak voltage Input power voltage NiMH Sensitivity IN POWER VOLTAGE Sensitivity setting D.PEAK 4MV/CELL 15.8V...
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Page 22: Pb-Lead Acid Battery Program
Pb Lead-Acid Battery Program Pb Lead-Acid Battery Program: This program is only suitable for charging Pb (Lead-Acid) batteries with nominal voltage ranging from 2 to 20V, which are signi cantly di erent from NiMH/NiCd batteries. Pb batteries are suggested to charge with a low current of 0.1C and cannot be used for fast charging. - Page 23 Pb Lead-Acid Battery Program Pb COLD MODE: Press the ENTER button and the amp value Pb COLD CHG Pb COLD CHG Pb COLD CHG Pb COLD CHG Pb COLD CHG Pb COLD CHG will begin ashing. Turn the dial to the desired charge rate. 1.5A 12.0V (6P) 1.5A 12.0V (6P) 1.5A 12.0V (6P)
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Page 24: Dc Power Supply
DC Power Supply To use the RDX2 Pro as a power supply, it can be connected to either an AC or DC power source. Output voltage and current are selectable, with voltage at 5.0-25.0V and current at 0.1-14.0A. (130W Max.). The user can set appropriate voltage and current based on the device you plan to power. -
Page 25: Battery Memory Set & Call Out
Battery Memory Set and Call Out The RDX2 Pro charger can store up to 20 di erent charge/discharge pro les (10 per channel). The stored pro les can be recalled quickly without having to go through the setup process. Lithium Packs: (LiPo, LiFe, LiIon, LiHV) [BATT MEMORY 1] Press the MODE/STOP button to exit any charging programs you are currently in and then SCROLL to the BATT MEMORY... - Page 26 Battery Memory Set and Call Out NiMH/NiCd: Press the MODE/STOP button to exit any [BATT MEMORY 1] charging programs you are currently in and then SCROLL to the ENTER SET -> BATT MEMORY program. BATT TYPE Press the Jog Dial ENTER to enter the program. SCROLL to select the memory #.
- Page 27 Battery Memory Set and Call Out Press the MODE/STOP button to exit any charging [BATT MEMORY 1] programs you are currently in and then SCROLL to the BATT ENTER SET -> MEMORY program. Press the Jog Dial ENTER to enter the program. SCROLL to BATT TYPE select the memory #.
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Page 28: System Settings
System Settings The RDX2 Pro will be operated with the default value for the essential user settings when it is powered on for the rst time. The screen displays the following information in sequence and the user can change the param- eter value of each screen. - Page 29 System Settings ITEM SELECTION DESCRIPTION This program is for NiMH/NiCd battery only. Default: 4mV/Cell NIMH SENSITIVITY When the charger detects the delta peak D. PEAK 3-15mV/Cell value reaches the value you set, the charger will say the battery is fully charged. NICD SENSITIVITY D.
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Page 30: Battery Voltage Meter
Battery Voltage 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 the battery socket; and the balance wires to the balance socket as shown below. -
Page 31: Battery Resistance Meter
Battery Resistance Meter The user can check each cell’s resistance as well as the battery’s total resistance. Connect the battery via the charger’s main battery lead to the battery socket; and the balance wires to the balance socket as shown below. This photo shows the correct way to connect your battery to check the resistance. -
Page 32: Warning & Error Messages
Warning and Error Messages In case of an error the screen will display the cause of error and emit an audible sound. Incorrect polarity connected. REVERSE POLARITY The battery is interrupted. CONNECTION BREAK The battery connection is wrong. CONNECT ERROR CHECK MAIN PORT Input voltage less than 11V. - Page 33 Warning and Error Messages Charging is disabled if the charger entered into DC power supply mode. DC MODE DISAGREE CHARGE The voltage di erence is higher than 300mV between the highest and the lowest one. BLANCE VOLT DIFF TOO HIGH The internal temperature of the unit goes too high.
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Page 34: Regulatory Information
This charger is designed and approved exclusively for use with the types of batteries stated in this Instruc- tion Manual. Hitec RCD accepts no liability of any kind if the charger is used for any purpose other than that stated. We are unable to ensure that you follow the instructions supplied with the charger, and we have no control over the methods you employ for using, operating and maintaining the device. -
Page 35: Warranty And Service
ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For a period of one year from the date of purchase, HITEC RCD 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. This warranty does not cover cosmetic damages and damages due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, improper installation, or damages caused by alterations by unauthorized persons or entities. - Page 36 Hitec RCD | 9320 Hazard Way Suite D, San Diego, CA 92123 | www.hitecrcd.com...
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