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Operating Instructions
Multi-function charger "V-charge 50"
Item No. 1489898
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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions Multi-function charger “V-charge 50” Item No. 1489898 Page 2 - 44...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Page Introduction ................................4 Explanation of symbols ............................4 Intended use ................................5 Scope of delivery ..............................5 Safety notes .................................6 a) General information ............................6 b) Mains cable/mains voltage ..........................6 c) Location for installation ..........................7 d) Operation ...............................8 Rechargeable battery notes ..........................9 a) General information ............................9 b) Additional information on Lithium batteries ....................10 Usable rechargeable battery types ........................12...
  • Page 3 13. Lead batteries (PB) ............................29 a) General information .............................29 b) Charging rechargeable batteries („CHARGE“) ....................29 c) Discharging rechargeable batteries („DISCHARGE“) ..................30 14. Saving/loading rechargeable battery data ......................32 a) Selecting/setting rechargeable battery data ....................32 b) Saving battery data ............................35 c) Loading battery data ............................36 15.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    1. Introduction Dear customer, Thank you for purchasing this product. This product complies with the statutory national and European requirements. To maintain this status and to ensure safe operation, you as the user must observe these operating instructions! These operating instructions are part of this product. They contain important notes on commissioning and handling.

  • Page 5: Intended Use

    3. Intended use The charger is used to charge and discharge rechargeable batteries of the type NiMH/NiCd (1 - 15 cells), LiPo/LiIon/LiFe (1 - 6 cells) and lead acid batteries (1 - 10 cells, 2 V - 20 V). The charge current can be set between 0.1 A and 7.0 A (depending on the cell number/ rechargeable battery voltage). The maximum charging power is 50 W.

  • Page 6: Safety Notes

    5. Safety notes Please read the operating instructions completely before commissioning the device. They contain important information for correct operation. The guarantee/warranty will expire if damage is incurred resulting from non-compliance with the operating instructions! We do not assume any liability for consequential damage! We do not assume any liability for property damage or personal injury caused by improper use or non-compliance with the safety instructions! In such cases the warranty/guarantee is voided.

  • Page 7: C) Location For Installation

    If the mains cable is damaged, dispose of the damaged mains cable in an environmentally compatible way. Do not use it anymore. Replace it with a new mains cable of the same specifications. c) Location for installation • The charger is intended for dry indoor use only. It must not become damp or wet. If the charger is operated via the mains cable, there is danger to life from electric shock in case of moisture/wetness on the charger/mains cable! •...

  • Page 8: D) Operation

    d) Operation • The charger may be operated either via the mains voltage (100 - 240 V/AC, 50/60 Hz) or via a stabilised direct voltage of 11 - 18 V/DC (e.g. via an external vehicle lead battery or a suitable mains adapter). Use only one of the two connection types, but never both at once.

  • Page 9: Rechargeable Battery Notes

    6. Rechargeable battery notes Although use of rechargeable batteries in everyday life is a matter of course today, there are many dangers and problems. In particular, with LiPo/LiIon/LiFe rechargeable batteries with their high energy content (in comparison with conventional NiCd or NiMH rechargeable batteries), various regulations must be observed in order to avoid the danger of explosion and fire.

  • Page 10: B) Additional Information On Lithium Batteries

    The charger has no mains switch. If you operate the charger via the mains cable, pull the mains plug from the socket when you no longer need the charger. • Do not charge/discharge any battery that is still hot (e.g. caused by high discharging current from the model).
  • Page 11 Handle the battery with care, use suitable protective gloves. Dispose of the rechargeable battery environmentally compatibly. Never keep such rechargeable batteries in an apartment or a house/garage anymore. Damaged or bloated lithium rechargeable batteries may catch fire suddenly. • Only use a suitable charger to charge lithium batteries or use the correct charging procedure. Due to a risk of fire and explosion, conventional chargers for NiCd, NiMH and lead batteries must not be used! Always choose the right charging procedure depending on rechargeable battery.

  • Page 12: Usable Rechargeable Battery Types

    7. Usable rechargeable battery types Rechargeable battery type LiPo LiIon LiFe NiCd NiMH Rated voltage (V/cell) Max. charging voltage (V/cell) 2.46 Voltage for storage (V/cell) Charging current for quick charge <= 1C <= 1C <= 4C 1C - 2C 1C - 2C <= 0.4C Min.

  • Page 13: Operating Elements

    8. Operating elements 1 Illuminated display 2 Button „BATT. TYPE/STOP“ for returning from a menu or stopping the charging process 3 Button „DEC“ for entering values (decreasing value), menu selection (backwards) and displaying various data while charging/discharging 4 Button „INC“ for entering values (increasing value), menu selection (forward) and displaying the voltage values of the individual cells when charging lithium batteries with a balancer connection 5 Button „START/ENTER“...

  • Page 14: Commissioning

    When using the direct current input, observe the correct polarity when connecting (plus/+ and minus/-). The charger will switch on automatically after connecting to the voltage/ VOLTCRAFT current supply. The display will light up; the start message will appear (see V-CHARGE 50 picture on the right) and the charger will emit a brief signal sound.

  • Page 15: B) Connection Of A Rechargeable Battery To The Charger

    b) Connection of a rechargeable battery to the charger Please observe the following points before connecting or charging/recharging the battery: • If you have not done so already, please read chapters 5, 6 and 7 completely and ensure that you have understood the information there.
  • Page 16 Procedure when connecting a battery pack to the charger: 1. First connect the charging cable to the two 4 mm round sockets of the charging output. Ensure correct polarity (red cable = plus/+, black cable = minus/-). The charging cable must not be connected to the rechargeable battery yet! There may be a short-circuit of the charger plugs;...

  • Page 17: C) General Information On Operation Of The Menus

    c) General information on operation of the menus For an overview of the menu structure, see the next chapter. • Select the desired submenu from the main menu using the „INC“ or the „DEC“ button as described and confirm your selection with the button „START/ENTER“.

  • Page 18: Menu Structure

    10. Menu structure...

  • Page 19: Lithium Batteries (Lipo, Liion, Life)

    11. Lithium batteries (LiPo, LiIon, LiFe) a) General Information The rechargeable battery programmes for LiPo, LiIon and LiFe rechargeable batteries generally differ only in the voltages and the permitted charging current, see table in chapter 7. When charging a lithium battery, there are two different phases. First, the rechargeable battery is charged with a consistent current.

  • Page 20: B) Charging Rechargeable Batteries Without Balancer Connection („Charge")

    b) Charging rechargeable batteries without balancer connection („CHARGE“) Of course, you can also charge multiple-cell lithium rechargeable batteries with a balancer connection with the rechargeable battery programme „CHARGE“. However, the individual cell voltages are not reconciled here, so that one or several cells may be overcharged.

  • Page 21: C) Charging Batteries With Balancer Connection („Balance")

    If these two numbers do not match, please check the settings on the charger and the battery itself. It may be that the rechargeable battery has been completely discharged, or a cell may be faulty. In this case, the battery should not be charged, as there is a risk of fire and explosion! You can return to the previous configuration menu using the „BATT.
  • Page 22 The remaining procedure for charging is described in chapter 11. b). If a lithium rechargeable battery with balancer plug is connected 3.90 3.92 3.89 V to the charger, you can switch to the display of the individual cell 0.00 0.00 0.00 V voltages by pushing the button „INC“, see figure on the right.

  • Page 23: D) Fast Charge („Fast Chg")

    d) Fast charge („FAST CHG“) When charging a lithium rechargeable battery, the charging current reduces continually due to the charging method used, the fuller the rechargeable battery becomes (when the rechargeable battery has reached its maximum charging current and the charger switches from continuous current to continuous voltage charging). This will, of course, also extend the charging time.

  • Page 24: Nimh And Nicd Rechargeable Batteries

    12. NiMH and NiCd rechargeable batteries a) General information The rechargeable battery programmes for NiMH and NiCd rechargeable batteries generally differ only in the internally used charging procedures. The settings in the menus are the same. The charger must be in the main menu. Select the rechargeable battery type matching the rechargeable battery used PROGRAM SELECT here with the button „INC“...

  • Page 25: C) Automatic Charge Mode („Auto Charge")

    Use the button „INC“ or „DEC“ to select a different rechargeable battery programme; use the button „BATT. TYPE/STOP“ to return to the main menu. • If the value for the charging current must be changed, push the „START/ENTER“ button. The charging current flashes.

  • Page 26: D) Recharge Rechargeable Battery Again („Re-Peak")

    d) Recharge rechargeable battery again („RE-PEAK“) The charger automatically ends charging of NiMH and NiCd rechargeable batteries when the rechargeable battery is fully charged. Recognition of when the rechargeable battery is fully charged is according to the delta-U procedure. The rechargeable battery programme „RE-PEAK“ performs this recognition again. This way, you can not only ensure that the rechargeable battery is truly fully charged, you can also check how well the rechargeable battery can take quick charging.

  • Page 27: E) Discharging Battery („Discharge")

    e) Discharging battery („DISCHARGE“) This rechargeable battery program can be used to put partially charged NiMH/NiCd rechargeable batteries into a defined starting condition or to perform a measurement of the rechargeable battery capacity. Specifically NiCd rechargeable batteries should not be recharged from a partially discharged condition, since the capacity may reduce by this (memory effect).

  • Page 28: F) Cycle Program („Cycle")

    f) Cycle program („CYCLE“) To test rechargeable batteries, form new rechargeable batteries or refresh older rechargeable batteries, you can perform up to 5 cycles in sequence automatically. The two possible combinations are „Charge/Discharge“ („CHG>DCHG“) and „Discharge/Charge“ („DCHG>CHG“). The values that you have set in the charging programme („CHARGE“) or discharging programme („DISCHARGE“) are used as charging or discharging current.

  • Page 29: Lead Batteries (Pb)

    13. Lead batteries (PB) a) General information Lead batteries are completely different from lithium, NiMH or NiCd batteries. Despite their high capacity they can only provide low currents. The charging process is also different. The charging current for modern lead batteries must not exceed 0.4C; 1/10C is perfect for lead batteries. A higher charging current is not permitted;...

  • Page 30: C) Discharging Rechargeable Batteries („Discharge")

    The maximum possible charging current depends on the battery type and number of cells. The max. charge output is 50 W, which may reduce the actual charge current later. • Confirm the set charging current with the „START/ENTER“ button. • The number of the cells in the lower right of the display flashes. Set the number of the cells with the buttons „INC“ and „DEC“.
  • Page 31 • Change the discharging current using the button „INC“ or „DEC“. Keep the respective button pressed for quick adjustment. Briefly push the „START/ENTER“ button to confirm the set discharging current. • When no display is flashing anymore, keep the „START/ENTER“ button pushed (approx. 3 seconds), to start discharging.

  • Page 32: Saving/Loading Rechargeable Battery Data

    14. Saving/loading rechargeable battery data The charger has a total of 10 memories in which you can save rechargeable battery data/settings. They can be loaded again on demand. a) Selecting/setting rechargeable battery data • Select the function „BATT MEMORY“ in the main menu of the charger with PROGRAM SELECT the button „INC“...
  • Page 33 The following functions are available: Depending on the set battery type (LiPo, LiIo, LiFe, NiMH, NiCd, Pb), different setting functions are available. For example, the setting function for the charge end voltage per cell is only available for lithium rechargeable batteries. Therefore, always set the rechargeable battery type first and only then the other data, so that the charger can offer the setting functions matching the rechargeable battery type.
  • Page 34 Discharging end voltage per cell DSCH VOLTAGE 3.0V/CELL Here, the voltage per cell at which discharging ends can be set. Attention! Never set the voltage too low. For lithium rechargeable batteries, this may cause deep discharge and permanent damage to the rechargeable battery! Observe the table in chapter 7 and any special information of the rechargeable battery manufacturer.

  • Page 35: B) Saving Battery Data

    Delay time for delta-U recognition (for NiMH and NiCd only) PEAK DELAY 1Min The charger ends charging of NiMH or NiCd rechargeable batteries according to the delta-U method. Set for how long the charger is to continue charging after this recognition here. Voltage for delta-U recognition (for NiMH only) 1 0 .

  • Page 36: C) Loading Battery Data

    c) Loading battery data • Select the function „BATT MEMORY“ in the main menu of the charger PROGRAM SELECT with the button „INC“ or „DEC“. BATT MEMORY • Confirm the selection by pressing the „START/ENTER“ button. The memory number flashes. [ BATT MEMORY 1] •...

  • Page 37: Voltage Display For Lithium Rechargeable Batteries

    15. Voltage display for Lithium rechargeable batteries The charger can also display the current voltages of the cells of a lithium rechargeable battery. For this, the rechargeable lithium battery must have a balancer connection that must be connected to the charger.

  • Page 38: System Settings

    16. System settings The system settings of the charger summarise various basic settings. They are pre-applied with the most common values in the delivery condition. Depending on the rechargeable batteries you want to charge or discharge, however, certain changes to the values are sensible.
  • Page 39 Calculate the time for the safety timer as follows: Examples: Battery capacity Charging current Timer time 2000 mAh 2.0 A 2000 / 2.0 = 1000 / 11.9 = 84 minutes 3300 mAh 3.0 A 3300 / 3.0 = 1100 / 11.9 = 92 minutes 1000 mAh 1.2 A 1000 / 1.2 = 833 / 11.9 = 70 minutes...
  • Page 40 Display of the rechargeable battery and charger temperatures Ext.Temp Int.Temp This function shows the external rechargeable battery temperature and the internal temperature of the charger. The external temperature can only be displayed if an external temperature sensor is connected to the charger (not enclosed, but available as an accessory).

  • Page 41: Warning Messages On The Display

    17. Warning messages on the display REVERSE POLARITY The polarity of the rechargeable battery connections has been switched. CONNECTION BREAK The connection to the rechargeable battery has been disrupted, e.g. if the battery has been disconnected during the charging process. CONNECT ERROR The rechargeable battery was connected with reversed polarity.

  • Page 42: Information On The Charger

    18. Information on the charger Various information is indicated on the display during a charge/discharge process by repeatedly pressing the button „DEC“. If you do not push any button for a few seconds, the charger will return to the normal display. The information that can be displayed depends on the connected rechargeable battery type.

  • Page 43: Maintenance And Cleaning

    19. Maintenance and cleaning Any rechargeable battery connected must be disconnected from the charger before cleaning. Then disconnect the charger from the voltage/current supply. • The product does not require any maintenance. You should never take it apart. • The product should only be repaired by a specialist or specialist workshop or it may be damaged. Furthermore, the CE approval and the guarantee/warranty will expire.

  • Page 44: Technical Data

    21. Technical data Operating voltage ........Mains voltage input: 100 - 240 V/AC, 50/60 Hz (max. 1,0 A) Direct voltage input: 11 - 18 V/DC (max. 6,5 A), Ø 5,5 mm x 2,5 mm Never use both inputs at the same time. This may damage the charger. Loss of guarantee/warranty! Charging/discharging channels ....
  • Page 48 This is a publication by Conrad Electronic SE, Klaus-Conrad-Str. 1, D-92240 Hirschau (www.conrad.com). All rights including translation reserved. Reproduction by any method, e.g. photocopy, microfilming, or the capture in electronic data processing systems require the prior written approval by the editor. Reprinting, also in part, is prohibited. This publication represent the technical status at the time of printing.

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