Charger Settings; Charging Li-Pol/Li-Fe Battery Packs; Main Screen; Checking The Balancer Data While In Idle Mode - PILOTAGE Simplex-4 User Manual

Charger Settings

Charger Settings
While powering up, the model name and software version will be displayed on the LCD for 2
seconds, following which the charger enters the main screen. Charger settings are saved from
the previous usage.
When in the main screen press and hold the [SEL] button for

Main Screen

two seconds, the charger will then enter "setting mode". By
pressing the [SEL] button again allows you to scroll through
[SEL]
the menu options.
Press [INC] or [DEC] to select the required battery type:
BATTERY TYPE
Li-Fe, Li-Pol, NiCd, or NiMH, once you have found the correct
NiCd
battery type press the [SEL] button. ATTENTION: Ensure that
the battery settings have been correctly selected prior to
[SEL]
starting a charge cycle.
The following steps for different battery type selected here
differ. Refer to the figure below and signs for guidance.
NiMH
Press [INC] or [DEC] to change delta peak voltage settings
Delta-V Setting
NiCd:5-25mV, NiMH:2-12mV, Default Setting: NiCd=15mV,
NiCd 15mV
NiMH=5mV. Adjustment of this field allows the user to
increase the amount of current allowed after the pack's
NiMH NiCd
delta V detecting charging cutoff has activated. The higher
the number the warmer your pack will become as a result
of charging. Note: As the pack heats up as a result of the
charging process, the chances of damaging the quality of the
batteries in the pack increases as well.
LiPo LiFe
Press [INC] or [DEC] to set the percentage of full charge
LiPo CHG Option
capacity of a Li-Pol or Li-Fe battery; value can be set at the
95% Charge
following values: FAST Charge, 95% Charge and 50% Storage.
[SEL]
LiPo LiFe
Press [INC] or [DEC] to set the Li-Pol/Li-Fe discharge cutoff
LiPo Dchg Option
voltage. The cutoff voltage for Li-Fe is adjustable from 2.50V
CUT OFF: 3.45V
to 3.60V, and for Li-Pol packs from 3.0V to 3.9V.
[SEL]
Press [INC] or [DEC] to toggle the key tone settings: On/Off.
BEEPER OPTION
ON
[SEL]
Press [INC] or [DEC] to change the input power cutoff
INPUT PWR OPTION
voltage setting (10.00V to 12.00V). This keeps you from
LVC: 11.00V
over discharging your battery while at the field. Setting the
input voltage at 11V or above is highly recommended when
[SEL]
charging from a car battery.
Press [INC] or [DEC] to change system timeout settings. The
SYSTEM TIMEOUT
maximum operating time is adjustable between 2 and 10
MAX TIME: 2Hour
hours.
Default Setting: 5 hours
[SEL]
You can view the stored cycle memory data.
Cycle Data Cy#:1
"D": Discharge capacity in mAh, "C": Charge capacity in mAh
D:00000 C:00000
Press and hold the [ENT] button for 2 seconds to clear the
cycling memory.
[SEL] NiMH NiCd
**Press and hold [SEL] button for 2 seconds to return to main
BATTERY TYPE
menu screen.
NiCd
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Charging Li-Pol/Li-Fe Battery Packs

Charging Li-Pol/Li-Fe Battery Packs
Choose the Li-Pol or Li-Fe battery type. Now you can charge or discharge Li-Pol or Li-Fe batteries.
IMPORTANT Li-Pol Charging Safety Notes:
• Never leave batteries to charge unattended
• Charge Li-Pol batteries in a fireproof location
Main Screen
Upon startup the charger automatically displays the main screen and the settings will remain
the same from the previous charging session. It is absolutely essential to select the correct
battery type. ATTENTION: CHARGING BATTERIES WITH THE INCORRECT CHARGE SETTING IS A FIRE
HAZARD. BE SURE TO CHECK THE BATTERY TYPE PRIOR TO PROCEEDING. A Li-Pol battery is used in
this section as an example.
Selecting a Memory Profile
You can choose a memory profile when the "SEL" flashes in the LCD. The charge mode settings can
be set in any memory slot from M1 to M20. The previously used charge settings can be stored to
a specifically assigned memory slot. In memory mode, the charger uses one profile from M1 to
M20. In normal mode, previously used charge settings are active.
LiPo CHARGE[Sel]
Press [INC] or [DEC] 3sPACK
to select memory
LiPo CHARGE[M20]
3sPACK C=5.00A
Memory mode
While at the main screen, repeatedly press the [SEL] key, you can choose between charge and
discharge modes.
[SEL]
LiPo CHARGE[Sel] LiPo DISCHARGE
3sPACK C=5.00A 3sPACK

Checking the Balancer Data While in Idle Mode

In Li-Pol/Li-Fe mode, press the [SEL] key repeatedly until the LCD screen displays as illustrated
below. If the battery's balancer connector is connected, the screen will display the battery cell
voltages.
Connect your battery's balancer connector to the charger's
While in Idle mode
balancer socket or use a balancer adapter to connect.
Press the [SEL] key quickly until the LCD shows the contents as
CHECKING....
illustrated here.
INT Balancer Data
The charger will automatically display the voltage of each cell
1=4.080V 2=4.05V
3=4.00V 4= N/A
[ENT]
Press the [ENT] key to display the input and output voltages
INPUT= 14.009V
OUTPUT= 11.656V
C=5.00A Press [ENT] to choose
the previously used
setting
LiPo CHARGE
3sPACK C=5.00A
Normal mode
[SEL]
[SEL]
CHECKING......
D=0.50A INT BalancerData
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