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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.
V1.0

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  • Page 1 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. V1.0...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Lithium-Ion (LiIo), as well as the latest high voltage Lithium-Polymer (LiHV) batteries. Although PACKAGE CONTENTS simple to use, the RDX1 200 does require some basic knowledge for successful and safe CHARGER LAYOUT operation. The operating instructions included here are designed to ensure that you quickly CHARGER SPECIFICATIONS become familiar with its functions.
  • Page 3: Warnings & Safety

    • A battery pack which consists of different types of cells (including different for your batteries. The RDX1 200 is capable of charging at high rates that may not be suitable or manufacturer’s cells). safe for your particular batteries. For example, Lithium cells are typically safe to charge at 1C, or the •...
  • Page 4: Package Contents

    Connect the battery’s main leads to the charger output: Red is positive and black is negative. Keep in mind that the gauge or thickness of your charging leads from the RDX1 200 to your battery must be of an acceptable current rating to handle the applied charge current. For maximum safety and charging effectiveness, always match or exceed the main battery lead rating when assembling or selecting your charging leads.
  • Page 5: Charger Layout

    CHARGER LAYOUT CHARGER SPECIFICATIONS 100-240V (50/60Hz) INPUT VOLTAGE 6.0–30.0V INPUT CURRENT 12.0A 100W CHARGE POWER 200W MAIN PORT DISCHARGE POWER MAIN PORT + BALANCE PORT 20W MAX (LiPo/6S) CHARGE CURRENT LiPo/LiFe/LiIo/LiHV/NiMH/NiCd/Pb 0.1-12.0A DISCHARGE CURRENT LiPo/LiFe/LiIo/LiHV/NiMH/NiCd/Pb 0.1-2.0A BALANCE CURRENT LiPo/LiFe/LiIo/LiHV 1000mA MAX TRICKLE CURRENT NiMH/NiCd 50–300mA &...
  • Page 6: Charger Features

    ADAPTABLE TO VARIOUS TYPES OF LITHIUM BATTERIES RE-PEAK MODE OF NIMH/NICD BATTERIES: The RDX1 200 will charge a variety of Lithium batteries such as LiPo, LiFe, LiIo and the new In Re-Peak charge mode, the charger can peak charge the battery once, twice, or three times in higher voltage LiHV batteries.
  • Page 7: Program Flow Chart

    PROGRAM FLOW CHART Cell Voltage Batt IR 4.05 4.05 4.05 4.05 4.05 4.05 :77m :25.2V : 8mV LiPo/6S/Balance CHG Charge Setting Charge Setting Charge Setting Charge Setting Charge Setting Charge Setting Charge Setting Battery Type: LiPo Battery Type: LiPo Battery Type: LiPo Battery Type: LiPo...
  • Page 8: Button Explanations

    BUTTON EXPLANATIONS POWER & BATTERY CONNECTIONS CONNECT TO A POWER SOURCE There are two input options for the RDX1 200: AC (100-240V) or DC (6–30V). 12V DC battery or 6–30V DC power supply TO AVOID SHORT CIRCUITS, ALWAYS CONNECT THE CHARGE LEADS TO THE CHARGER FIRST, AND THEN TO THE BATTERY.
  • Page 9: Charger Operation

    Re-Peak automatically. This is good for confirming the battery is fully charged, and for tions are available for the different types of batteries the RDX1 200 is capable of working with. checking how well the battery receives fast charges. NiMH Select 1 to 3 continuous charge>discharge cycles to refresh and restore...
  • Page 10: Lithium Program (Lipo/Life/Lilo/Lihv)

    LITHIUM PROGRAM (LiPo/LiFe/Lilo/LiHV) NiMH/NiCd PROGRAM From the main menu, press the confirm button to enter the Charger’s settings. From the main menu, press the confirm button to enter the Charger’s settings. Charge Setting SELECT BATTERY TYPE SELECT BATTERY CELL Battery Type: LiPo Using the selection buttons, select Using the selections buttons, select Battery Cell: 6S(22.2V)
  • Page 11: Pb Lead-Acid Program

    The RDX1 200 measures lithium battery voltages easily and conveniently. Connect the lithium Using the confirm button, press to initiate battery directly to your RDX1 200's balance port. The RDX1 200 will light up and display your the charge process using the selected battery's voltage without needing to power on.
  • Page 12: Dc Power

    LEDs. CC Mode allows for the safe driving of LEDs. In addition, LEDs configured in parallel can be While a digital power supply, the RDX1 200 can regulate its output voltage or current at a constant powered efficiently with CV mode.
  • Page 13: Charge Settings

    OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES SYSTEM SETTINGS MENU OPTION SPECIFICATION Safety Timer Customize a period for program protection. Max. Capacity Customize the protection of capacity. Trickle Charge Enable / disable trickle charge. XT60 to EC3 Charging Connector XT60 to EC5 Charging Connector XT60 to 4 or 5mm Bullet w/XH TASK PARAMETERS Enable / disable holding voltage.
  • Page 14: Warning & Error Messages

    Fully Charged The battery is fully charged already! Outlet Overload The output is overloaded. The RDX1 200 satisfies all relevant and mandatory CE directives and FCC Part 15 Subpart B. Balance Connection Error The balance connection is incorrect. Battery Type Error The cells do not match.
  • Page 15: Regulatory/Compliance Information

    ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY REGULATORY/COMPLIANCE INFORMATION 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 FCC NOTE is responsible for any charges for the repair or replacement of the charger. This warranty does not This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules.
  • Page 16 RDX1 200 OPERATION MANUAL Hitec RCD USA | 9320 Hazard Way Suite D, San Diego, CA 92123 (858) 748-6948 | www.HitecRCD.com...

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