Table Of Contents Introduction ........................3 Special Features.......................5 Warning And Safety Notes ....................8 Program Flow Chart ....................... 11 Buttons Explanation......................12 Power and Battery Connection ..................13 Power distribution ......................15 Operating program ......................16 Lithium Battery Program (LiPo/LiFe/LiIon/LiHV) ............17 NiMH/NiCd Battery Program ..................20 Pb Lead-acid Battery Program ..................24 DJI TB4X Battery Program .....................26 DC Power Supply ......................27 Battery Memory Set and Call Out ...................28...
Your ULTIMA 400 DUO can supply maximum 150 Watts DC power. You can use it to pow- er equipments that require DC power. It converts standard household power 100-240V AC to 6-15V DC power.
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Introduction Please read this manual carefully before use. This manual contains important information on the safe use of this charger. If you are a beginner in battery charging, please use this charger with an experienced user. LCD-Display Output Charge Lead 4mm Banana Plug Balance Lead Sock- et JST-XH Ports...
Special Features Twin-channel Charger PULSETEC ULTIMA 400 DUO allows you to connect 2 batteries to the charger simulta- neously, the charger will intelligently and automatically charge 2 batteries at once to their maximum capacities. The batteries being charged do not even need to have the same cell configuration or same battery chemistry.
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Adaptable to Various Type of Lithium Battery ULTIMA 400 DUO is adaptable to various types of lithium batteries, such as LiPo, LiIon and the new LiFe series of batteries.
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Special Features order to prolong the usable lifetime of the battery. Re-Peak Mode of NiMH/NiCd Battery In re-peak charge mode, the charger can peak-charge the battery once, twice or thrice in a row automatically. This is good for making certain the battery stays fully charged. Delta-peak Sensitivity for NiMH/NiCd Delta-peak sensitivity for NiMH/NiCd battery: The automatic charge termination program based on the principle of the Delta-peak voltage detection.
Warning and Safety Notes These warnings and safety notes are particularly important. Please follow the instructions for maximum safety; otherwise the charger and the battery can be damaged or at worst it can cause a fire. Never leave the charger unattended when it is connected to its power supply. If any malfunction is found, TERMINATE THE PROCESS AT ONCE and refer to the opera- tion manual.
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Warning and Safety Notes Never attempt to charge or discharge the following types of batteries. A battery pack which consists of different types of cells (including different manufacturers). A battery that is already fully charged or just slightly discharged. Non-rechargeable batteries (Explosion hazard).
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Warning and Safety Notes Please get highlighted that lithium battery packs can be wired in parallel and in series. In the parallel connection, the battery s capacity is calculated by multiplying single battery capacity by the number of cells with total voltage stay the same. The voltages imbalance may cause fire or explosion .Lithium battery is recommended to charge in series.
Buttons Explanation - DEC INC + BATT/PROG ENTER STOP START BATT PROG / STOP It is used to STOP the progress or GO Back to previous Step/Screen - DEC INC + BATT/PROG ENTER STOP START DEC Button It is used to go through the menus and DECREASE the parameter value - DEC INC + T/PROG...
Power and Battery Connection 1. Connecting to Power Source There are two kinds of inputs for ULTIMA 400 DUO, DC 11-18V and AC 100-240V. AC 100-240V POWER SOURCE CONNECTION. 12V DC BATTERY / DC POWER SUPPLY CONNECTION. 12V DC battery or 11- 18V DC,...
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Power and Battery Connection NOTE : We will explain the operating procedure of one channel. The procedure for Channel A, B is identical. 2. Connecting the Battery TO AVOID SHORT CIRCUITS, ALWAYS CONNECT THE CHARGE LEADS TO THE CHARGER FIRST, AND THEN TO THE BATTERY. REVERSE THE SEQUENCE WHEN DISCONNECTING THE PACK.
Channel 2 is identical. 1- Operating in AC Mode ULTIMA 400 DUO comes with a built-in switching power supply. You can connect the AC power cord directly to the AC mains socket. (100-240V AC). Note: The charging power in AC mode is 400W totally for Channel 1, Channel 2 In AC mode, it supports Power Distribution.
Operating Program 3- Connecting the Battery Important!!! Before connecting a battery it is absolutely essential to check one last time that you have set the parameters correctly. If the settings are incorrect, the battery may be damaged, and could even burst into flames or explode. To avoid short circuits be- tween the banana plugs, always connect the charge leads to the charger first, and only then to the battery.
Lithium Battery Program (LiPo/LiFe/LiIon/LiHV) (1) A memory profile is available for setting and storing pertinent information for up to 20 different program sets; each channel can store 10 program. Once a battery program is stored into memory, it will be retained until changed again manually. Recalling a program memory number makes the charger instantly ready to go! (2) If you do not wish to use the battery program memories, this charger can be man- ually set before each use.
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Lithium Battery Program (LiPo/LiFe/LiIon/LiHV) The charger is detecting the battery cell. BATTERY CHECK WAIT... R shows the number of cells detected by the charger and S is the R:3SER S:3SER number of cells set by you on the previous screen. If the two numbers CANCEL(STOP) are not identical, press STOP to go back to the previous screen to recheck the number of cells of the battery pack that you set before...
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Lithium Battery Program (LiPo/LiFe/LiIon/LiHV) VARIOUS INFORMATION DURING THE PROCESS Press INC or DEC during the charging or discharging process to view further pertinent information on the LCD screen. Real-time status: battery type, battery cell count, charge current, battery Lp3s 1.5A 12.14V pack total voltage,working mode, elapsed time and charged capacity.
Charge, Discharge, Re-Peak and Cycle. Selecting the Battery Type: After powering on the ULTIMA 400 DUO, press the INC or DEC button repeatedly until you reach the appropriate program for the battery type you wish to charge. For this example we have chosen the “NiMH BATT“...
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Follow the instructions provided on your battery when setting the voltage cut-off. The ULTIMA 400 DUO will stop discharging when the battery has reached the preset voltage cut-off. Press and hold the START button for 3 seconds to start discharging.
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A five-minute cool-down delay occurs after each re-peak charge. IN RE-PEAK MODE, THE ULTIMA 400 DUO USES THE CHARGE AMPERAGE AND VOLTAGE SETTINGS ENTERED IN CHARGE MODE.
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Once the cycling process is complete, the screen will read “END: CYCLE” and the charger will emit a ringing sound. The ULTIMA 400 DUO will display the charged/discharged capacity for each cycle. Using the + and - buttons, you can scroll through this data for each cycle.
Battery Program (NiMH/NiCD) Additional NiMH/NiCd Process Information : During the NiMH/NiCd battery charging/discharging process the ULTIMA 400 DUO can display a variety of information. Using the INC or DEC buttons, you can also view the following information: Delta Peak Voltage...
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Additional Pb Process Information: During the Pb battery charging/discharging process the ULTIMA 400 DUO can display a variety of information. Using the INC or DEC buttons you can also view the following...
DJI TB4X Battery program DJI TB4X Battery Program : This program is dedicated for DJI TB4X* intelligent flight battery with an optional charging cable (SK-600023-05). And it consists of CHARGE and STORAGE modes. *TB4X stands for model TB47, TB48, TB47S, TB48S. TB47S TB48 BATT/PROGRAM Select...
DC Power Supply The ULTIMA 400 DUO can supply 150 Watts DC Power on Channel 2. You can use it to power equipments that require DC power. It converts standard household power 100-240V AC to 6-15V DC power. Be aware that the DC power supply can be used by Channel 2, and the charge mode is not available, when you are using channel 2 as DC power supply.
Battery Memory Set and Call Out The charger can store up to 20 different charge/discharge profiles (each channel 10 sets) for your convenience, and the stored profiles can be recalled quickly without having to go through the setup process. When you are willing to alter the parameter value in the program, press START/ENTER to make it blink then change the value with INC or DEC.
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Battery Memory Set and Call Out Indicates the battery type and battery cell of the saved profile. Indicate the charge and discharge current of the saved profile. Press the START/ENTER for 3 seconds to call out the memory. 2. Battery Memory Call Out Load the memory set Press and hold the START button for 3 seconds to start the program.
System Setting The charger will operate with default values for the essential user settings when it is powered on for the first time. The screen displays the following system settings in sequence and the user can change the parameter value on each screen. When you want to change the parameter value, press START/ENTER to make it blink, then change the value with INC or DEC.
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System Setting SELECTION ITEM DESCRIPTION NiMH Sensitivity D.Peak Default This setting is for NiMH/NiCd battery only. Default: 4mV/Cell When the charger detects that the delta peak 5 -15mV/Cell value you set has been reached, the charger will say the battery is fully charged. NiCd Sensitivity D.Peak Default Key Beep sounds every time you press a...
Battery Voltage Meter You can check battery’s total voltage, the highest voltage, the lowest voltage and each cell’s voltage. Connect the battery to the charger’s charging output and connect the balancing board to the charger. See Below 4.19 4.15 4.18V 4.19 4.15 4.18V 4.15 4.19 4.18V 4.15 4.19 4.18V...
Battery resistance Meter You can check battery’s total resistance, the highest resistance, the lowest resistance and each cell’s resistance. Connect the battery to the charger’s charging output and connect the balancing board to the charger. See Below 0 0 5 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 0 5 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0...
Warning and Error Message In case of an error the screen will display the cause of error and emit an audible sound. Incorrect polarity connected. The battery is not connected to charger, or interrupted. The battery main connection is wrong. The battery balance connection is wrong.
“A” plug and the opposite end is terminated with “micro-B” plug which can connect to charger directly. You can check, monitor, operate and upgrade two channels with one computer. The “Charge Master” can be download from www.pulsetec.eu SET CONTENT XH Adaptor (2pcs)
Declaration of Conformity TCRP INTERNATIONAL LLC Ltd declares under sole responsibility that the battery charger ULTIMA 400 DUO to which this declaration relate, conforms with the following LVD standards; TEST STANDARDS TITLE EN55014-1: 2006+ Electromagnetic compatibility – Requirements for household ap- A1: 2009+A2: 2011 pliances, electric tools and similar apparatus –...
Commonly Used Terms Commonly used terms Final charge voltage: the voltage at which the battery’s charge limit (capacity limit) is reached. The charge process switches from a high current to a low maintenance rate (trickle charge) at this point. From this point on further high current charging would cause overheat- ing and eventual terminal damage to the pack.
Unless otherwise required by law, PULSETEC is in no way whatever liable to provide compensation for damages arising from the improper use of the model (including personal injury, death, damage to buildings, loss of turnover, loss of business, or interruption of business, or any other direct, or indirectly caused, consequential damage).
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