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- Page 1 S1500 DC Smart Charger (1 × 500W) Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d’utilisation Manuale di Istruzioni...
- Page 2 NOTICE All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, LLC. For up-to-date product literature, visit horizonhobby.com or towerhobbies.com and click on the support or resources tab for this product. Meaning of Special Language The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product: WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability...
- Page 3 WARNING: Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the features of the product before operating. Failure to operate the product correctly can result in damage to the product, personal property and cause serious injury. This is a sophisticated hobby product. It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic mechanical ability.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents S1500 Warnings and Safety Tips ..............5 Specifications ....................6 Layout ......................7 General Charging Warnings ................8 Navigating the Charger ................10 Operating the Charger ................11 Charge Screen ...................14 System Settings Menu................15 Charger Errors ...................16 Optional Parts ....................17 Limited Warranty ..................17 Warranty and Service Contact Information ...........21... -
Page 5: S1500 Warnings And Safety Tips
S1500 Warnings and Safety Tips WARNING: Failure to exercise caution while using this product and comply with the following warnings could result in product malfunction, electrical issues, excessive heat, FIRE, and ultimately injury and property damage. • Keep the charger away from dust, humidity, rain and high temperature. Avoid direct exposure to the sun and intense vibration. -
Page 6: Specifications
Specifications Input/Output Port Connector (EC3 compatible) ™ ™ Input Voltage (required power supply) DC 8-30V Output Voltage 0–26.1V Charge Current 0.1–20.0A Discharge Current 0.1–1.5A Max. Charge Power 500W Max. Discharge Power Balance Current 1.5A/cell Balance Cells 1–6S LiFe/LiIon/LiPo/LiHv (1–6S) Supported Battery Types NiMH/Cd (1–16S) (cell count) Pb (1–12S) -
Page 7: Layout
Layout A Display Screen Update Port B Menu Button USB Output G Balance Port Touch Menu Scroll Wheel D Power Input Port (IC3, EC3) H Power Output Port (IC3, EC3) Left Right... -
Page 8: General Charging Warnings
General Charging Warnings • NEVER LEAVE CHARGING BATTERIES UNATTENDED. • NEVER CHARGE BATTERIES OVERNIGHT. • Never attempt to charge dead, damaged or wet battery packs. • Never attempt to charge a battery pack containing different types of batteries. • Never allow children under 14 years of age to charge battery packs. •... - Page 9 WARNING: Never leave charger unattended, exceed maximum charge rate, charge with non-approved batteries or charge batteries in the wrong mode. Failure to comply may result in excessive heat, fire and serious injury. WARNING: Always check charging parameters before initiating the charge process.
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Page 10: Navigating The Charger
Navigating the Charger Basic navigation of the charger menus is accomplished using the touch menu scroll wheel and menu button. • Slide your finger clockwise around the touch menu scroll wheel to scroll down a menu list. • Slide your finger counter-clockwise to scroll up a menu list. •... -
Page 11: Operating The Charger
Battery Voltage Set the individual cell ending voltage Set the number of cells in the battery (this value auto- Cell Count detects if using a Spektrum™ SMART battery or if the battery balance lead is connected to the balance port) Current... - Page 12 5. Select the desired Task. 6. Confirm the settings are correct for the battery being charged. WARNING: Always check charging parameters before initiating the charge process. Charging any battery with improper settings, including charging a battery in the wrong mode, can result in property damage and fire. 7.
- Page 13 Charger Icons • Scroll through the information screens using the touch scroll wheel. Page Icon Description Page Icon Description Input voltage Battery temp Output voltage Charge current (C rate) Temp of Smart charger Number of charges on battery mWh put into battery Number of overcharges on the battery Number of charges during...
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Page 14: Charge Screen
Charge Screen Background Screen Operating Time (color indicates 00:16:18 S1500 charge cycle) 1.58 Capacity Active Charging Current Charged Charging Active Task 4.18 4.18 Battery 4.18 4.18 Information 4.18 4.18 Screen (cell voltage shown) When charging is complete: The charger beeps twice to indicate the charge cycle is complete. -
Page 15: System Settings Menu
Check for updates System Information Check the system information Initiates a charger self-check. Do not connect a battery System Self-Checking to the output port while self-check is running Settings available when a Spektrum SMART ™ Spektrum SMART ™ battery is connected to the charger output port... -
Page 16: Charger Errors
SMART Settings The SMART selection is available if a SMART battery is connected. SMART settings include: Auto Storage Select an Auto Storage cycle of between 12 and 240 hours Storage Voltage Select the storage voltage for each cell Charge Current Change the default charge current for your SMART battery Charge Voltage Select the max charge voltage for your SMART battery... -
Page 17: Optional Parts
Optional Parts Part # Description SPMXC10201 30A Power Supply SPMXCA100 Smart USB Update Cable SPMXCA301 IC3 Device and Battery Connectors SPMXCA310 IC3 Battery to JST Device SPMXCA315 Battery to 4mm 6” Bullet Leads (for power supply) SPMXCA507 IC3 Battery to IC5 Device Limited Warranty What this Warranty Covers –... - Page 18 MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THEY ALONE HAVE DETERMINED THAT THE PRODUCT WILL SUITABLY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PURCHASER’S INTENDED USE. Purchaser’s Remedy – Horizon’ s sole obligation and purchaser’ s sole and exclusive remedy shall be that Horizon will, at its option, either (i) service, or (ii) replace, any Product determined by Horizon to be defective.
- Page 19 WARRANTY SERVICES Questions, Assistance, and Services – Your local hobby store and/or place of purchase cannot provide warranty support or service. Once assembly, setup or use of the Product has been started, you must contact your local distributor or Horizon directly. This will enable Horizon to better answer your questions and service you in the event that you may need any assistance.
- Page 20 NOTICE: Do not ship Li-Po batteries to Horizon. If you have any issue with a Li-Po battery, please contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support office. Warranty Requirements – For Warranty consideration, you must include your original sales receipt verifying the proof-of-purchase date. Provided warranty conditions have been met, your Product will be serviced or replaced free of charge.
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Page 21: Warranty And Service Contact Information
Warranty and Service Contact Information United States of America Contact Horizon Hobby Address Information Horizon Service Center servicecenter.horizonhobby.com/ (Repairs and Repair Requests) RequestForm/ productsupport@ 2904 Research Rd. Horizon Product Support horizonhobby.com Champaign, Illinois, (Product Technical Assistance) 877-504-0233 61822 USA websales@horizonhobby.com Sales 800-338-4639 Contact... -
Page 22: Compliance Information For The European Union
Compliance Information for the European Union EU Compliance Statement: Horizon Hobby, LLC hereby declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the EMC Directive. A copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available online at: http://www.horizonhobby.com/content/support-render-compliance. - Page 23 © 2019 Horizon Hobby, LLC. IC3, EC3 and the Smart Technology logo are trademarks of Horizon Hobby, LLC. The Spektrum trademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries, Inc. All other trademarks, service marks and logos are property of their respective owners.