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- Page 1 AC/DC DUAL PORT CHARGER DISCHARGER / POWER SUPPLY OPERATION MANUAL 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. V1.1...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction...........................3 Warnings and Safety Notes......................4 Contents of Charger Package......................7 Optional External Discharger......................7 Charger Layout..........................8 Charger Specifications........................9 Program Flow Chart.........................10-11 Charger Features........................12-13 Explanation of Buttons.........................14 Power and Battery Connection......................15 Charger Operation........................16-17 Lithium Battery Program (LiPo/LiFe/Lilo/LiHV)................18-19 NiMH/NiCd Battery Program....................20-21 Pb Lead-Acid Battery Program....................21-22 External Discharge........................23 Charge Master..........................24... -
Page 3: Introduction
Introduction Congratulations on purchasing Hitec’ s RDX2 1000 Dual Port Charger / Discharger / Power Supply. The RDX2 1000 features independent circuits allowing you to charge two batteries simultaneously, regardless of chemistry or capacity. The RDX2 1000 also features integrated balancing for six-cell Lithium-Polymer (LiPo), Lithium-Ferrite (LiFe) and Lithium-Ion (LiIo), as well as the latest high voltage Lithium-Polymer (LiHV) batteries. -
Page 4: Warnings And Safety Notes
Warnings and Safety Notes Hitec Group USA, Inc. (Hitec RCD USA) 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. - Page 5 Voltage WHEN ADJUSTING YOUR RDX2 1000 CHARGING PARAMETERS, BE SURE YOU SELECT THE PROPER BATTERY TYPE AND CELL VOLTAGE FOR THE TYPE OF CELL YOU ARE CHARGING. CHARGING BATTERIES WITH THE WRONG Warning SETTINGS MAY CAUSE THE CELLS TO BURST, CATCH FIRE OR EXPLODE.
- Page 6 Before charging your batteries, it is critical that you determine the maximum allowable charge rate for your batteries. The RDX2 1000 is capable of charging at high rates that may not be suitable or safe for your particular batteries. For example, Lithium cells are typically safe to charge at 1C, or the total mAh÷1000.
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Page 7: Contents Of Charger Package
Contents of Charger Package RDX2 1000 Charger Parallel Charging Cable AC Power Cord 12V Power Cord with 4mm Bullets & Clamps OPTIONAL EXTERNAL DISCHARGER Precisely and visually benchmark your battery with the AD350¹ Discharger and its Battery Analyze Software². AD350 Analyzer & Discharger Part No. -
Page 8: Charger Layout
Charger Layout Alter Values LCD Display See the Status of Individual Cells in Balance Charge Mode Stop Any Charge Processes and Exit Menu to Main Screen Start Charge Processes and Entering Values Toggle Between Port A & B Balance Port Ventilation Slots XT60 Input Temperature Sensor Port... -
Page 9: Charger Specifications
External Discharge 350W MAX LiPo/LiFe/LiIo/LiHV/NiMH/ 0.1-20.0A NiCd/Pb Charge Current Parallel 20.0-35.0A LiPo/LiFe/LiIo/LiHV/NiMH/ 0.1-2.0A NiCd/Pb Discharge Current External Discharge *Using Hitec AD350 0.1-40.0A Discharger - Sold Separately. Balance Current LiPo/LiFe/LiIo/LiHV 1.5A MAX LiPo/LiFe/LiIo/LiHV 1-6S Battery Type NiMH/NiCd 4-15S Pb 3S/6S/12S Balance, Charge, Discharge, Storage, LiPo/LiFe/LiIo/LiHV ... - Page 10 If the voltage of any single cell reads abnormally, an error message will display and end the process automatically. Adaptable to Various Types of Lithium Batteries: The RDX2 1000 will charge a variety of Lithium batteries such as LiPo, LiFe, LiIo and the new higher voltage LiHV batteries. Multiple Lithium Battery Charge Modes...
- Page 11 Default setting is recommended. ONLY change in a controlled environment. ALWAYS monitor the battery during the charge process. Warning Cyclic Charging / Discharging: A battery can be cycled 1 to 5 times consecutively. This process is normally used for NiCd or NiMH packs that have lost capacity over time.
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Page 12: Program Flow Chart
Program Flow Chart Note: The Flow Chart shows one port (Port A) as the example. The Flow Chart for Port B is identical. -
Page 14: Explanation Of Buttons
Explanation of ButtonS PORT: Toggle between Port A and B. STOP: Stop the progress or return to a previous step or screen. DOWN: Navigate through the menus or decrease a parameter value. Navigate through the menus or increase a parameter value. ENTER: Enter or store the parameters on screen, and start the program. -
Page 15: Power And Battery Connection
POWER AND BATTERY Connection 1. Connecting to a power source There are two options of inputs for the RDX2 1000, DC 10-30V and AC 100-240V. AC 100-240V power source connection. 12V DC Battery / DC power supply connection. 12V DC battery... -
Page 16: Charger Operation
TO THE BATTERY AND CREATE AN EXPLOSION HAZARD. Available Operations Depending on battery type, different operations will be available. This chart shows which operations are available for the different types of batteries the RDX2 1000 is capable of working with. Battery Operation... - Page 17 Charger Operation Available Operations (continued) Battery Operation Operation Description Type This mode is to charge the NiMH/NiCd battery based on the Charge charging rate selected. In re-peak charge mode, the charger can peak charge the battery twice in a row automatically. This is good for confirming Re-Peak ...
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Page 18: Lithium Battery Program (Lipo/Life/Lilo/Lihv)
Lithium Battery Program (LiPo/LiFe/LiIo/LiHV) The following flow chart is a reference to set the program settings. ENTER Charge Setting On the main interface, press the ENTER button to enter CHARGE SETTING. Battery Type Select Press the ENTER button to call out the battery type menu, and select LiPo. Battery Cell Select Press the DOWN button to the option of Battery Cell, press the ENTER button to call out the menu, and select the correct battery cells. - Page 19 Condition Select Press the DOWN button to the Condition, call out the menu and select the terminal charging voltage (The default of 4.20V is recommended). Cycle Mode Press the DOWN button to the Cycle, call out the menu and select cycle counts.
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Page 20: Nimh/Nicd Battery Program
NiMH/NiCd Battery Program The following flowchart is a reference to set the program manually. ENTER Charge Setting On the main interface, press the ENTER button to enter CHARGE SETTING. Battery Type Select Press the ENTER button to call out the battery type menu, and select NiMH. Battery Cell Select Press the DOWN button to the option of Battery Cell, press the ENTER button to call out the menu, and select the correct battery cells. -
Page 21: Pb Lead-Acid Battery Program
Press the DOWN button to the Temp Cut-off, call out the menu and set the cut-off temperature. Note: Optional Hitec Charger Temp Sensor sold separately (Part No. 44159). Start Charging/Discharging Press the DOWN button to the Start, and confirm to initiate the charging/discharging. - Page 22 Battery Type Select Press the ENTER button to call out the battery type menu, and select PB. Battery Cell Select Press the DOWN button to the option of Battery Cell, press ENTER button to call out the menu, and select the correct battery cells. Task Select Press the DOWN button to the Task, call out the menu, and select the working mode.
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Page 23: External Discharge
Connect the AD350 Discharger to the RDX2 1000. Connect the battery to the RDX2 1000 on Port A or in Parallel for high charge rate cycling. Select Discharge: Set the cut-off voltage, the discharge current, and the number of cells. -
Page 24: Charge Master
Charge Master RDX2 1000 is capable of charging and discharge monitoring through the computer. Various parameters, including charge time and capacity, can be displayed visually, as well as charge current and voltage in a curve. In addition, battery performance can be analyzed through the Charge Master. -
Page 25: Dc Power
Specify the battery type, discharge current, cut-off voltage, and other parameters. Click New Test to start the testing after setting up. When the first test completes, click Append Test to start the second test. The third and further tests follow suit. Up to ten groups of test data are visualized as curves, which are clear at a glance for users. -
Page 26: Optional Parts
OPTIONAL PARTS AD350 Analyzer & Discharger XT60 to EC3 Charging Connector Part No. 44405 Part No. 44180 XT60 to EC5 Charging Connector XT60 to 4 or 5mm Bullet w/XH Part No. 44182 Part No. 44183 CHARGER SETTINGS On the main interface, press the ENTER button to enter charging settings, in which you can toggle between A/B ports by pressing the Port button. -
Page 27: System Settings
SYSTEM SETTINGS Menu Option Specification Safety Timer Customize a period for program protection. Max. Capacity Customize the protection of capacity. Task Parameters Trickle Charge Enable / disable trickle charge. Back Back to the previous interface. Language Select your desired system language. Max. -
Page 28: Warning And Error Messages
Warning and Error Messages In the event of a fault, the charger will display an error message and sound an alarm. Error Message Explanation Error: DC Input Low! DC input voltage is lower than preset! Error: DC Input High! DC input voltage is higher than preset! Error: Battery Break! ... -
Page 29: Firmware Upgrade Notice
Firmware Upgrade Notice To recover from a firmware upgrade failure, please follow these steps: Hold the STOP and ENTER buttons simultaneously, then connect the power cord; the RDX2 1000 will power on with a blue screen notice. Connect RDX2 1000 to your computer via a Type-C USB cable. -
Page 30: Regulatory Information / Compliance
This charger is designed and approved exclusively for use with the types of batteries stated in this Operation Manual. Hitec RCD USA 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 31 ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For a period of one year from the date of purchase, HITEC RCD USA 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 32 RDX2 1000 OPERATION MANUAL Hitec RCD USA 9320 Hazard Way Suite D, San Diego, CA 92123 (858)748-6948 www.hitecrcd.com...
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Can the user set the desired storage voltage to say 3.85v or is the storage voltage already preset and unchangeable ?