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HITEC X1 AC Plus Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ....................3 Warnings and Safety Notes ................. 4 Charger Layout .................... 8 Speci cations ....................9 Features ...................... 10 Charger/Battery Connections ..............12 Lithium ....................... 13 Charge Modes ........................13 Chare Mode ......................13 Balance Charge Mode ..................15 Fast Charge Mode ....................16 Storage Mode ......................18 Discharge Mode .....................19...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    GENCE BY THE OPERATOR AND MAY NEGATE ANY CLAIMS FOR DAM AGES INCURRED. 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...

  • Page 4: Warnings And Safety Notes

    Warnings and Safety Notes Warning: Be sure to read this section for your own safety. Caution: Be sure to read this section to prevent accidents and damage to your charger. Warning Tip: This section will help you maximize the performance of your charger.
  • Page 5 Warnings and Safety Notes Never attempt to charge or discharge the following types of batteries: • A battery tted with an integral charge circuit or a protection circuit • A battery pack which consists of di erent types of cells (including dif- ferent manufacturer’s cells) •...
  • Page 6 Warnings and Safety Notes Standard Battery Parameters LiPo LiIon LiFe NiCd NiMH Nominal Voltage 3.7V/cell 3.6V/cell 3.3V/cell 1.2V/cell 1.2V/cell 2.0V/cell 4.2V/cell 4.1V/cell 3.6V/cell 1.5V/cell 1.5V/cell 2.46V/cell Max. Charge Voltage Storage Voltage 3.8V/cell 3.7V/cell 3.3V/cell Min. Discharge Voltage 3.0-3.3V/cell 2.9-3.2V/cell 2.6-2.9V/cell 0.1-1.1V/cell 0.1-1.1V/cell 1.8V/cell WHEN ADJUSTING YOUR X1 CHARGING PARAMETERS, BE SURE YOU SELECT THE PROPER BATTERY TYPE AND CELL VOLTAGE FOR THE...
  • Page 7 Warnings and Safety Notes Always refer to recommendations from your battery manufacturer for your speci c battery type and size before initiating a charge or discharge process. Do not attempt to disassemble or modify Lithium or Lead-Acid battery packs. Discharging The X1 discharging functions are for two speci c purposes: •...

  • Page 8: Charger Layout

    Charger Layout 1. Hitec X1 AC Plus Charger 4. 18AWG Wire Charging Cable 2. AC Power Cord 5. Balancing Board Cable 3. DC Power Cord 6. Universal Balancing Board Temperature Controlled Fan LCD Display Stop/Battery Type Button Start/Resume/Enter Button Decrease Value(-)/View Status Button...

  • Page 9: Speci Cations

    Charger Layout DC Input (11-18V) Balance Socket Charging Output AC Input (100-240V, 50/60HZ) Temperature Sensor Port Speci cations AC Input 100 - 240 Volts DC Input 11-18 Volts Charge Circuit Power 50 Watts Charge Current Range 0.1 - 1.0 Amps Discharge Current Range 5 Watts Discharge Current Power...

  • Page 10: Features

    Features Optimized Operating Software The X1 “auto” feature sets the charge and discharge current for you automati- cally, preventing overcharging which can damage your battery. In the event of an error, the X1 instantly disconnects the circuit and sounds an alarm. This feature can be set by the user and controlled through the two-way link for maximum safety.
  • Page 11 Features Processing Time Limit Protect your battery by setting a maximum time limit for charging and dis- charging. Input Power Monitoring The X1’s input voltage is monitored to protect the battery from becoming dam- aged. The process ends automatically if it drops below the limit. Data Store/Load A maximum of ve setting pro les can be stored for your convenience.

  • Page 12: Charger/Battery Connections

    Charger/Battery Connections TO AVOID SHORT CIRCUITS, ALWAYS CONNECT THE CHARGE LEADS TO THE CHARGER FIRST, AND THEN TO THE BATTERY. REVERSE THE Warning SEQUENCE WHEN DISCONNECTING THE PACK. Battery Connection With Balance Adaptor. X1 CHARGER BALANCE ADAPTOR BALANCE DC 11-18V SOCKET BALANCE LEAD...

  • Page 13: Lithium

    Lithium This program is only suitable for charging/discharging Lithium (LiPo/LiIon/LiFe) batteries. Charge Modes The X1 o ers the following lithium charge modes: Charge, Balance Charge, Fast Charge, Storage and Discharge. BEFORE SELECTING A CHARGE MODE, IT IS CRITICAL THAT YOU SELECT THE CORRECT TYPE OF LITHIUM BATTERY TO BE CHARGED.
  • Page 14 Lithium Lithium Charge Mode (cont.) Press the ► button once to enter the “ ” screen. CHARGE LiPo CHARGE Press the ► button again and the amp rate value will 0.1A 3.7V(1S) begin ashing. Use the ✚ or ▬ buttons to adjust the value to the desired rate. Follow the instructions provided with your battery when setting the amp rate.

  • Page 15: Balance Charge Mode

    Lithium Lithium Balance Charge Mode This function is for balancing the voltage of individual Lithium-polymer bat- tery cells while charging. In order to use the Balance Mode, the battery must have a balance lead. Charging in this mode is di erent from the normal modes because the built-in processor monitors the voltage of each individual cell and controls the input current fed into each cell in order to equalize the voltage.

  • Page 16: Fast Charge Mode

    Lithium Lithium Balance Charge Mode (cont.) Once charging has commenced, the charger will display Li3s 1.2A 12.69V BAL 022:43 00682 the following real-time information: Battery type/cell count, charging current, battery voltage, charging time and charged capactiy. DURING CHARGING, THE BATTERY SHOULD BE PLACED INSIDE A FIRE PROOF/RETARDANT BAG AND ON A FIRE PROOF SURFACE, AWAY Caution FROM OTHER COMBUSTIBLE OBJECTS.
  • Page 17 Lithium Lithium Fast Charge Mode (cont.) First, select the correct battery type by following the instructions on page 13. Once you have set the correct battery type, press the ■ button once to return to the “ “ screen. Press the ■ button again to enter the USER SET PROGRAM->...

  • Page 18: Storage Mode

    Lithium Lithium Storage Mode This function is for charging/discharging batteries that will not be used im- mediately. The program is designed for charging/discharging batteries up-to or down-to safe storage levels. The program will automatically begin to discharge if the current state of the battery exceeds the voltage level for storage. BEFORE YOU BEGIN CHARGING/DISCHARGING YOUR BATTERY, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE WARNINGS AND Warning...

  • Page 19: Discharge Mode

    Lithium Lithium Storage Mode (cont.) DURING CHARGING/DISCHARGING, THE BATTERY SHOULD BE PLACED INSIDE A FIRE PROOF/RETARDANT BAG AND ON A FIRE PROOF SUR Caution FACE, AWAY FROM OTHER COMBUSTIBLE OBJECTS. If you are using a balance adapter, you may press the ✚ 4.09 4.09V 4.09V button to view the voltage of each individual cell.
  • Page 20 Lithium Lithium Discharge Mode (cont.) See page 12 for the appropriate charging connections setup for this operation. First, select the correct battery type by following the instructions on page 13. Once you have set the correct battery type, press the ■ button once to return to the “...

  • Page 21: Nicd/Nihm

    NiCd/NiMH This program is only suitable for charging/discharging NiCD/NiMH batteries. Charge Modes The X1 o ers the following NiCd/NiMH charge modes: Charge, Discharge and Cycle. BEFORE SELECTING A CHARGE MODE, IT IS CRITICAL THAT YOU SELECT THE CORRECT TYPE OF BATTERY TO BE CHARGED. FAILURE TO Warning DO SO CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE BATTERY.

  • Page 22: Disharge Mode

    Lithium NiCd/NiMH Charge Mode (cont.) NiCd/NiMH Press and hold the ► button to begin charging. Once charging has commenced, the charger will dis- NiMH 1.4A 5.98V CHG 022:43 00384 play the following real-time information: Battery type, charging current, battery voltage, charging time and charged capactiy. Once the battery is fully charged the screen will read “...

  • Page 23: Cycle Mode

    NiCd/NiMH Cycle Mode NiCd/NiMH The X1 makes cycling of NiCd/NiMH batteries easy. The process of discharg- ing and recharging (cycling) can be achieved automatically with one simple step and will improve the performance of NiCd/NiMH batteries. We strongly recommend cycling any battery that has been discharged and then stored for a preiod of time.

  • Page 24: Pb (Lead Acid)

    Lithium Pb (Lead-Acid) This program is only suitable for charging Pb (lead-acid) batteries with nomi- nal voltages of 2 to 20V. A Pb (lead-acid) battery is signi cantly di erent from NiCd/NiMH batteries. Pb batteries can only deliver current lower in comparison to their capacity.

  • Page 25: Disharge Mode

    Pb (Lead-Acid) Charge Mode (cont.) Press and hold the ► button and charging will begin. Once charging has commenced, the charger will display Pb-6 0.4A 14.70V the following real-time information: Battery type, charg- CHG 003:10 00029 ing current, battery voltage, charging time and charged capactiy. When charging is complete the X1 will chime.

  • Page 26: Save/Load Data

    Lithium Save/Load Data Save/Load Data Programs The Save Data and Load Data programs make it easy to store and load charge and discharge pro les for up to 5 batteries. Data can be saved for each battery type and each charge mode available with the X1. This allows you to call back data for each battery when charging or discharging without having to set up the program over again.
  • Page 27 Lithium Save/Load Data Save Data Program (cont.) Press the ► button again and the voltage rate value LiPo CHARGE will begin ashing. Use the ✚ or ▬ buttons to set the 5.4A 7.4V(2S) voltage rate and cell count. The cell count will change automatically as you change the voltage.

  • Page 28: Additional Features & Settings

    Lithium Additional Features & Settings Overview Press the ■ button repeatedly until you reach the USER SET “ “ screen. PROGRAM-> USER SET PROGRAM-> Battery Type LiPo Press the ► button once to advance to the “ V.Type 3.7V “ V.Type screen.
  • Page 29 Lithium Additional Features & Settings Overview (cont.) Safety Timer Safety Timer 120min Press the ✚ button once to advance to the “ Safety “ screen. This screen will allow you to set the maximum charge time in Timer order to prevent accidental overcharging. Capacity Cut-o Capacity Cut-off Press the ✚...
  • Page 30 Lithium Additional Features & Settings Battery Check Timer (cont.) Press the ► button once to and the timer value will LiPo/LiIo/LiFe begin ashing. Use the ✚ or ▬ buttons to change the CHK Time 10min timer value. The timer can be set between 5 and 60 min. We strongly recom- mend that the timer be set to 10 minutes or less.
  • Page 31 Lithium Additional Features & Settings USB Temperatre Cut-o The Temperature Cut-o is turned on or o with the use of the optional temperature probe by contacting the surface of the battery. If it is on, set the maximum temperature that the charger should allow the battery to reach dur- ing charging.
  • Page 32 Lithium Additional Features & Settings Safety Timer When the charge process starts, the integrated safety timer starts to run simul- taneously. If an error occurs or the termination circuit cannot detect whether the battery is fully charged or not, the X1 is programmed to prevent overcharg- ing and will terminate the charging process.
  • Page 33 Lithium Additional Features & Settings Key Beep & Buzzer A beep sounds to con rm the user’s operation every time a button is pressed. The buzzer or melody sounds at various times during an operation to con rm a di erent mode change. These functions can be switched on or o . See pg.

  • Page 34: Warnings And Error Messages

    Warnings and Error Messages Reverse Polarity REVERSE POLARITY The battery/charger connections (red/black) are reversed. Connection Break CONNECTION BREAK The battery connection has been diconnected. Short Circuit SHORT ERR There is a short circuit in one of the leads or plugs. If no short is found in one of the leads or plugs you may have a faulty battery, which should not be charged any further.

  • Page 35: Warranty And Service

    ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For a period of one year from the date of purchase, HITEC RCD USA, INC. shall REPAIR OR REPLACE, at our option, defective equipment covered by this war- ranty. Otherwise, the purchaser and/or consumer is responsible for any charges for the repair or replacement of the charger.
  • Page 36 MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND WHETHER EX- PRESS OR IMPLIED. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRAN- TY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. HITEC RCD, INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCI- DENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY RELATING TO THIS PRODUCT, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW.

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