Duratrax IntelliPeak Quick Manual

Congratulations on your purchase of the IntelliPeak
Charger offers peak charging for nickel-cadmium batteries and specialized peak charging technology for nickel-metal hydride batteries, as well as
discharging, and cycling features not commonly found in other chargers. At home or at the track, IntelliPeak is the smart choice in battery charger
technology.
SPECIAL FEATURES
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• "Negative DeltaV" (- V) peak detection for
NiCds, plus advanced "Zero DeltaV" (0
peak detection technology specifically for
NiMHs, for full charges without overcharging
• Built-in Artificial Intelligence to eliminate
false peaks
• 8-bit 4MHz CPU with 8K ROM, 1K RAM,
1-channel 16-bit analog-to-digital converter
• High efficiency P-Channel MOSFET drive
transistors
• 11-15V DC input
• Incredibly small, detachable, 12 volt 7 amp AC
power supply with built-in cooling fan for
at-home use
• Output: 4-7 cells on DC, 4-8 cells on AC
• Adjustable fast charge current: 0.5-6.5 amps
• 8-bit pulse width modulated charge current
• 100mA trickle charge
• 10 and 2 amp fixed discharge rates, selectable
by switch
• Cycle functions: Select a single discharge/charge
cycle for periodic pack conditioning, or
continuous "auto-repeat" cycles for reviving
batteries that have developed a memory or for
breaking in a new pack
• Four multi-function, high intensity LEDs and
audible tones for easy set-up
• Twin built-in miniature fans keeps charger cool,
increasing efficiency and lifespan
• Reverse polarity and overload protection
• Capable of charging transmitter batteries
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
• Charge only nickel-cadmium or nickel-metal
hydride rechargeable batteries. Damage may
occur from other types of batteries.
• Do not use automotive type battery chargers to
power the charger.
• Do not allow water, moisture or foreign objects
into the charger.
• Do not cover the air intake holes on the
charger. This will cause the charger to overheat.
• Do not charge batteries containing fewer than
4 cells
• Always connect the power source first.
• Do not use a cable longer than 30cm to
connect the charger with the batteries.
• Do not leave the charger unattended while
charging. Disconnect the battery immediately
if the charger becomes hot. Allow the charger
or battery to cool down before reconnecting.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Do NOT discharge cells smaller that sub-C
size cells.
Unlike most other chargers, the
IntelliPeak
Charger is capable of charging
both nickel-cadmium (NiCd)
and nickel-metal
(NiMH) battery chemistries, as identified by this
Deluxe Pulse Charger by DuraTrax
™
symbol. Look exclusively for battery chargers with
this symbol to handle both NiCd and NiMH
charging needs.
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IMPORTANT CARE AND HANDLING
INSTRUCTIONS FOR NIMH BATTERIES
While similar in appearance to sub-C NiCd
batteries, NiMH batteries have a different internal
chemistry and require a different charging method.
The IntelliPeak Deluxe Pulse Charger incorporates
two separate peak detection technologies:
Negative DeltaV (-
,
DeltaV (0
NiCd or NiMH battery is placed in peak charge
mode, the Deluxe Pulse Charger automatically
detects the battery chemistry being charged. In
turn, the charger automatically activates either the
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- V or 0
respective battery. This advanced technology
allows the Deluxe Pulse Charger to charge either
chemistry type at higher rates, because the peak
detection cutoff circuitry is more sensitive to
voltage changes on the battery under load.
It is important not to allow NiMH batteries to
overheat while being charged. Heat can adversely
affect the performance of NiMH batteries. The
Zero DeltaV technology is designed to allow for
high rate, 6.5A fast charge without adverse
heating of the NiMH battery. If overheating is
observed, however, disconnect the battery from
the charger immediately and reduce the charge
rate for future charging needs. Also, do not deep
cycle NiMH batteries. Permanent damage could
result. Store NiMH packs with some voltage
remaining on the cells. Use a NiMH battery pack
no more than three cycles per day, with a two to
three hour break in-between for cooling. More
frequent use is likely to overheat the pack.
If using a DC power supply or 12V DC battery for
input power, connect the DC adapter cord
(included) to the lead exiting the rear of the
charger. Attach the red alligator clip to the positive
(+) terminal on the power supply, and the black
alligator clip to the negative (-) terminal. It's best to
use a clean DC power source whose output is
filtered to remove unwanted electrical noise.
Disconnect the DC input adapter cord from the
charger when not in use.
The IntelliPeak Deluxe Pulse Charger accepts DC
Deluxe Pulse input voltage only. To draw power from a 110V AC
source, plug the white connector exiting the rear of
the charger directly into the white connector
hydride located in the rear of the AC power supply. Plug
the power supply into a 110V AC outlet. Do not
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V) for NiCd batteries, and Zero
V) for NiMH batteries. When either a
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V detection system to match the
DC INPUT POWER
AC INPUT POWER
! Packed with features, the IntelliPeak Deluxe Pulse
®
attempt to connect the charger directly to 110V AC
power, as permanent damage to the charger
will result.
OUTPUT LEAD
The output lead (included) has a standard style
connector at one end, with the opposite wire ends
stripped so a small portion of bare wire is showing.
Insert the red, positive (+) wire into the red spring
loaded terminal on the front of the charger. Install
the black, negative (-) wire into the black spring
loaded terminal. These terminals allow virtually
any other charge leads to easily be connected to
the charger if so desired. CAUTION: Make sure
wire strands never make connection between
the red and black terminals! Failure to do so
could result in a short circuit condition, causing the
permanent damage to the charger and/or battery.
SLOW CHARGING
The IntelliPeak Deluxe Pulse Charger offers a
slow 100mA trickle charge rate for charging a new
battery or topping off a previously charged battery.
Connect the battery to the charge lead on the front
of the charger. The green SLOW CHARGE LED
should automatically begin to flash, indicating
trickle charge is in progress. A 1500mAh battery
should reach full charge in approximately 15 hours
using this charge method.
PEAK CHARGING
This unit has a high-rate fast charge to recharge a
partially discharged battery, with circuitry designed
to monitor pack voltage and automatically
terminate fast charge when full charge is reached.
Select the desired charge rate using the PEAK
CHARGE AMPS adjustment knob. Connect the
battery to the charge lead on the front of the
charger. The charger will automatically detect the
number of cells in the battery. The green SLOW
CHARGE LED should automatically begin to flash,
indicating trickle charge is in progress. Push the
MODE SELECT button once to start peak
charging. The red PEAK CHARGE LED should
light, and the charger will beep once to confirm
peak charge is in progress. When this LED begins
to flash the battery is approaching peak charge.
This should soon be followed by occasional
flashing of the STATUS LED, where each flash
represents instantaneous moments when actual
battery voltage is starting to decline, thus
indicating the battery has reached peak and the
charger will soon return to slow charge
automatically.
WARNING: Do not leave charger unattended
during fast charge. If the battery or charger
become hot at any time, disconnect the battery
from the charger immediately! Failure to do so