Error Messages And Troubleshooting - Team Check-point TC-1030 Instruction Manual

ERROR MESSAGES AND TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
This charger offers protection against damage which could be caused by short-circuit or reverse polarity conditions, etc. The
list of error messages is as follows:
"Input voltage - The present input voltage is xx.xxV. Pls check the input voltage. The input voltage must be 11V~15V."
"No battery - A battery is not connected to the output. Please connect the battery to the output then restart!"
"Reverse polarity - A battery is connected to the output in reverse! Pls correctly connect the battery to the output."
"Open circuit - A battery is disconnected during an operation. Pls reconnect the battery and restart!"
"Short-circuit - Output short-circuited. Pls check the output." Note: When short circuit occurs on the output the charger
will try to continue charge for 2 minutes. Sometimes cells which have previously been completely discharged (after a race,
with a cell discharger, etc.) might have such a low voltage that it appears to the charger that a short circuited exists at the
output when really there is not. If a fully discharged cell is connected, its voltage will quickly rise when charge is applied and
charge will continue as normal. However, if the output is truly short circuited the voltage on the output will never increase and
after 2 minutes the charger will stop charge and display this message.
"Low output voltage - Output voltage is lower than the selected cells or voltages. Pls select proper cells or voltages."
Either the charger's voltage setting is incorrect, or the battery's rated voltage exceeds the setting.
"High output voltage - Output voltage is higher than the selected cells or voltages. Pls select proper cells or
voltages." Either the charger's voltage setting is incorrect, or the battery is in poor condition.
"No motor - A motor is not connected to the output. Please connect the motor to the output."
"Motor disconnection - A motor has become disconnected during an operation. Pls reconnect the motor and restart!"
"Sensor Connection - A temp sensor must be used in 4 step mode. Connect TCPP9101 temp sensor."
"Temperature sensor - A temperature sensor is connected in reverse or is defective."
"Bat. Temp too low - Battery temp is too low to be operated!" This message will show if the battery temperature is lower
than 32 o F during an operation, or lower than 14 o F when in idle mode. If so, allow battery to warm before proceeding.
"Bat. Temp too high - Battery temp is too high to be operated!" If this shows, let the battery to cool before proceeding.
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Pressing will clear this message.
"Charger too hot! Pls wait until the charger cools!" This message will show when the charger's own internal temperature
reaches 212°F (100°C). Operations will temporarily pause, then automatically resume when internal temp. returns to below
158°F (70°C). This protects the charger's electronics from damage due to excess heat.
"Data communication - Something is wrong with the internal circuit. Contact Hobby Services" This message will show
if the charger's own logic experiences control problems. Contact Hobby Services if this occurs.
Other possible problems:
PROBLEM - LCD does not work when unit is connected to input power: Check power supply for improper power. Check input
connections for solid contact. DC input power might be connected backwards...reverse input connection. Contact Hobby
Services for further details.
PROBLEM - Charger doesn't recognize battery: Check for faulty connection or wiring...correct or replace charge lead. Check
for a defective cell in the pack. Replace battery pack or cell.
PROBLEM - Battery voltage low after charge (below 1.2V per cell for NiCd/MH, or below 3.6V or 3.7V for LiPo/Ion batteries:
"Max chg capacity" setting might be too low...increase value. NiCd/MH peak sensitivity setting might be too low or too
high...re-adjust setting. Perhaps poor quality charge leads...replace with new.
PROBLEM - Will not lock into discharge mode: Battery's rated voltage might be set improperly...set battery voltage to exactly
match that of the battery. Tx might have a diode in charge circuit...remove battery and connect directly to charger, or contact
your radio mfg. for details. Battery might already be discharged. Maybe a defective cell in pack...replace battery.
PROBLEM - Motor turning overheating, or turning too fast or slow during break-in: The "set volt" value might be too high or
low...re-adjust to match the motor's specs. The selected run time might be too long...reduce run time setting.
PROBLEM - Low mAh/time readings after discharge: Battery might not be fully charged prior to discharge...fully charge
batteries prior to discharge. Batteries might be old or unused...cycle again to see if capacity improves. Battery might be
defective, need to be replace. Discharge cutoff voltage might be set too high...reduce setting. Discharge rate might be set
too high...reduce setting. Battery's rated voltage might be set improperly...set to exactly match that of the battery. Possible
internal problem with charger...contact Hobby Services for further details.
PROBLEM - Battery gets too hot during 4-Step or 3-Step Charge mode: Capacity setting might be too high in one or more of
the steps...reduce setting. Charge current setting might be too high in one or more of the steps...reduce setting. Max. battery
temperature setting might be too high...reduce setting. Contact Hobby Services for more information.
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