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- Page 1 O P E R A T I N G M A N U A L dual power AC 100V–240V | DC 11.0V–18.0V BALANCE CHARGER/DISCHARGER FOR NICD/NIMH/LITHIUM/PB BATTERIES...
- Page 2 Thank you for purchasing the Venom Pro2 Charger. This is a mulit-chemistry capable, rapid charger / discharger and cell balancer with built in microprocessor. Please read and understand the entire manual before operating the charger. Notes:...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS SECTION PAGE Features Exterior of the unit Warnings & Safety Notes Programs Flow Charts User Set Up Charging Lithium Batteries Charging Lithium Batteries in Balance Mode “Fast Charging” Lithium Batteries “Storage Mode” for Lithium Batteries Discharging Lithium Batteries Balancing Lithium Batteries During Discharge NiMH / NiCd Battery Programs Charging NiMH &... -
Page 4: Features
1. FEATURES High Power Charging Circuit The Venom Pro2 charger features a powerful 50-Watt charging circuit. The charger can safely charge or discharge up to 15 cells of NiMH or NiCd batteries and up to 6S LiPO batteries. Optimized Operating Software When charging or discharging, the Venom Pro2 charger features an “AUTO”... - Page 5 LiPO battery in either charge or discharge mode. Multiple Chemistry Charging The Venom Pro2 charger will charge NiMH / NiCd, LiLo, LiPO, LiFe and Pb battery types. Multiple Charging Leads Included The charger comes with the following charging leads to cover the most common connection types.
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Page 6: Exterior Of The Unit
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Page 7: Warnings & Safety Notes
LiFe allowable fast charge current: 4C or less(e.g. A123M1) discharge voltage cut off level:2.0V/cell or higher voltage level:2.0V/cell (Lead-acid) max.charge voltage:2.46V/cell allowable fast charge current:0.4C or less discharge voltage cut off level:1.50V/cell or higher © Venom Group International 2013... - Page 8 3. WARNINGS AND SAFETY NOTES Pay close attention and verify the capacity and the voltage of the Lithium battery pack to be charged or discharged. It may be composed of parallel and series connection mixed. In parallel link the capacity of the battery pack is multiplied by the number of cells but the voltage remains the same.
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Page 9: Programs Flow Charts
CHG>DCHG USB Enable Batt type stop Key Beep Input Power Low Buzzer Cut-Off Battery Pack IR mΩ 1:026 050 044 Test LiXX Internal Start Measuring IR Enter mΩ Resistance 4:039 042 044 231mΩ WAIT DLEASE... © Venom Group International 2013... -
Page 10: User Set Up
WHEN DELAYING CELL DETECTION. A 10 minute delay is suggested for larger mAh packs, but small capacity batteries may finish charging/discharging before the 10 minute mark which could result in catastrophic failure of the battery. If there are any doubts on how to use this feature, please contact Venom directly. - Page 11 When your charge completes, if the charger says “TIME” in the upper right corner of the screen, your charge was terminated due to the safety timer. © Venom Group International 2013...
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Page 12: Charging Lithium Batteries
In the case of the example, LiPo. The value underneath the chemistry type is the charge current. Check your batteries specifications for proper charge rating, but with all Venom batteries, we recommend a 1C charge rate. If your battery is a 5000mAh, your charge current should be 5.0. -
Page 13: Charging Lithium Batteries In Balance Mode
When the balance plug is connected to the charger, you can press the “increase” button to view the individual cell voltages. Pressing the “increase button” a second time will return you to the previous screen. Press Batt type/ Stop to stop the charging process at any time. © Venom Group International 2013... -
Page 14: Fast Charging" Lithium Batteries
6.2 “FAST” CHARGING A LITHIUM BATTERY. When charging a Lithium battery, the charging current will begin to drop as the battery reaches nominal voltage. By using the FAST charge option, the reduction of power will not be as great as it is with a standard charge. The benefit of this is a reduced charge time. -
Page 15: Discharging Lithium Batteries
#4 is reading 2.18, which is below the minimum recommended 3.0 per cell. If all cells read 0.00, the balance lead from the battery may have come disconnected. Also check your balance board connection at the charger. © Venom Group International 2013... -
Page 16: Nimh / Nicd Battery Programs
7. NIMH/NICD BATTERY PROGRAM Use these programs only when charging a NiMH (Nickel-Metal-Hydride)or NiCd (Nickel-Cadmium) battery. To alter the value on the display, press the START/ENTER key. The charge current can now be altered by using the increase/decrease buttons. The value will be saved by pressing Start/Enter key once. To start the process, press and hold the START/ENTER button for more than 3 seconds. -
Page 17: Cycling Nimn & Nicd Batteries
ENTER button for more than 3 seconds. The screen will display the current state of charging. To stop the process, press the Batt type/Stop key once. An audible sound will indicate you have ended of process. © Venom Group International 2013... -
Page 18: Discharging Pb Batteries
Press increase again to view the single cell data. 10. SAVE DATA PROGRAM The Venom Pro2 Charger provides a data storage and load feature for your convenience. This feature can store information for up to 5 batteries to be called back for the process of charging or discharging without having to reprogram the charger. -
Page 19: Loading Data Programs
START/ENTER for 3 seconds. Program select Select the data number you wish to load. The data displayed on screen is matched with the number selected. Loading the data. © Venom Group International 2013... -
Page 20: Various Messages During Charging & Discharging
12. VARIOUS INFORMATION DURING THE PROCESS Final voltage was reached when the program ended. Displayed capacity cut-off function is turned on and the current value the capacity is set to. Displayed safety timer is turned on and the duration is set, in minutes. - Page 21 Battery connection was interrupted. Short-circuit of the output termination Input voltage wrong. The charger has an internal error. Please contact Venom customer service. The voltage is lower than the setting currently selected. Please check the number of cells in the battery pack.
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Page 22: Specifications
Important Notice Venom™ assumes sole responsibility for our products; therefore, dealers should not be involved in any warranty issues. All warranty claims are to be directed to Venom™ Customer Service. Before returning any defective product, please contact Venom™ at www.venom-group.com/Customer-Service RELEASE OF LIABILITY Venom™, It’s affiliates, manufacturers, distributors, or retail partners shall not be held... - Page 23 The information in this manual is distributed on an “As Is” basis, without warranty. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of the manual, Venom™ does not have any liability to any person or entity with respect to any loss or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the information contained in this manual or by the products described in it.
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