E-FLITE Celectra EFL3020 Instruction Manual

™
(EFL3020)
inStruCtiOn ManuaL
The following features are standard on your Celectra
200W Multi-Chemistry DC Battery Charger:
 Included Items
• Li-Ion/Li-Po/Li-Fe battery cell count of 1 to 6 series cells
JST_XH Balance adapter • Ni-Cd/Ni-MH battery cell count of 1 to 18 cells
• Pb battery voltage of 2 to 24V
JST_Thunderpower Balance adapter
• Built in 25W discharger
• Built in balance circuit
Banana plug to EC2 battery adapter
• Short-circuit, over-current, reverse polarity, low input voltage
Banana plug to EC3 battery adapter
and over-temperature protection
• Storage and Fast charge modes
Banana plug to EC5 battery adapter
• User battery data, store and load up to 10 battery profiles
Banana plug to JST battery adapter
• A USB Communication link & supplied charge monitor
software
Banana plug to Futaba® battery adapter (with slot)
• 2x16 backlit, blue LCD
Temperature sensor
• Attached DC input cable with inline RF filter
• Color coded, banana jack, power output terminals
Shielded USB cable
(Red = Positive, Black = Common)
Alligator clips (2, red & black, banana plug input)
• Internal cooling fan with grill cover
for DC input cable
• Operating temperature range of 0°C to +50°C minimum
• Meets IP33CW, IK07 environmental specs
PC charge analysis software disk
Aluminum carrying case
Specifications
The following specifications are standard on your
Celectra 200W Multi-Chemistry DC Battery Charger:
Minimum computer requirements for use of included
software: Microsoft® Windows XP® or Windows • Input Voltage: 11-18VDC
Vista® operating system, Compact disk (CD) reader
• Charge Current: 0.10 to 10.0A
capable of reading a mini-CD and USB 2.0 port.
(in 0.1 A increments / 200W maximum)
Microsoft®, Windows XP® and Windows Vista® are
• Discharge Current: 0.10 to 5.0A
registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.
(in 0.1 A increments / 25W maximum)
• Operating temperature: 0°C to +50°C
Futaba is a registered trademark of Futaba Denshi
• Balance Current Drain: 300mA per cell
Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha Corporation of Japan.
• Trickle Charge Current: 50 to 200mA
• Charging Mode: Peak (Ni-Cd/Ni-MH), CC/CV (Li-Po/Li-Ion/
Li-Fe/Pb)
WARNING: Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to
become familiar with the features of the product
NOTICE
All instructions, warranties and other collateral before operating. Failure to operate the product cor-
rectly can result in damage to the product, personal property
documents are subject to change at the sole discretion
of Horizon Hobby, Inc. For up-to-date product literature, and cause serious injury.
visit horizonhobby.com and click on the support tab for This is a sophisticated hobby product. It must be operated
with caution and common sense and requires some basic
this product.
mechanical ability. Failure to operate this Product in a safe
Meaning of Special Language
and responsible manner could result in injury or damage to
The following terms are used throughout the product the product or other property. This product is not intended
for use by children without direct adult supervision. Do not
literature to indicate various levels of potential harm
attempt disassembly, use with incompatible components or
when operating this product:
augment product in any way without the approval of Horizon
NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, cre-
Hobby, Inc. This manual contains instructions for safety,
ate a possibility of physical property damage AND a little
operation and maintenance. It is essential to read and follow
or no possibility of injury.
all the instructions and warnings in the manual, prior to
assembly, setup or use, in order to operate correctly and
CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed,
avoid damage or serious injury.
create the probability of physical property damage AND a
possibility of serious injury.
WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed,
create the probability of property damage, collateral
damage, and serious injury OR create a high probability
of superficial injury.
OPERATING YOUR CHARGER
SeLF teSt and PrOGraM
SeLeCt SCreenS
When the charger is powered on, there is a series of self tests
and the screen will show the charger brand name and model
number. After self tests, the charger shows another screen
(information may vary).
A. A Li-Po battery pack is balance charging LI BAL
B. Battery pack has 3 cells in series 3S
Press Mode key to change among 7 main menu screens.
C. Charging rate is 2.0A (2000mAh)
D. Voltage being applied to the battery is currently 12.59V
E. Present charge level of the battery is 1082mAh
F. Time elapsed since the charge process started is 22:43
(22 minutes and 43 seconds)
LITHIUM BATTERIES
During charging, the Dec key can be pressed to show several
parameter messages on the LCD screen including: End Voltage,
Press Mode key to change among 7 main menu screens and
Capacity Cut-off, Safety Timer setting, Temperature Cut-off and
go to PROGRAM SELECT Li-Ion (or Li-Fe) BATT screen. This is
Input Power Voltage. Press INC to see charge for each cell and
the menu in which you set the standard Lithium battery charge
DEC to return to the Charge Monitor screen. The charger signals
parameters.
when the charging (or discharging) process is complete (if
NOTE: The Lithium battery type (Li-Po, Li-Ion or Li-Fe) chosen at
Buzzer is set to ON).
USER SET setup shows on this screen. Change Lithium battery
type as needed in the USER SET menu (Li V. TYPE screen).
CHARGING
CAUTION: The Li-Po / Li-Fe / Li-Ion (Li-Ion) charge
LITHIUM BATTERY CHARGING
program menus are to be used ONLY for the charging
and discharging of Lithium battery packs. The charging of other
Press Dec or Inc key to go to one of the control screens
battery types using the Li charge programs will result in damage
(CHARGE, BALANCE, FAST CHG, STORAGE or DISCHARGE) to do
to the battery and perhaps the charger.
what your battery needs. Correctly connect your lithium battery
to the charger (charging connector first and balancing connector CAUTION: If at any time during the charge process
the battery pack(s) become hot or begin to puff unplug
second). Press the Enter key and adjust charging parameters as
the battery immediately and discontinue the charge process as
needed. Press and hold the Enter key (approximately 3 seconds)
batteries can cause fire, collateral damage and injuries.
until the screen changes to start the battery check / charge
sequence. When the charge cycle starts, the charger compares Press Mode key to return to the main menu, then press the
Mode key again until you see the PROGRAM SELECT Lithium
the battery to charger settings. The screen will show battery and
battery screen.
your setting information. If the information after R: (charger) and
NOTE: Make sure you the correct lithium battery type is shown
S: (settings) (item A) does not match, press the Mode key and
change lithium battery charging parameters as needed. If the R: for the battery you want to charge. If not correct change the
setting for the lithium battery type in the USER SET menu (Li V.
information matches S:, press the Enter key to confirm. After
TYPE screen).
confirmation, charging starts and information will show on the
CAUTION: Also consider the battery pack's series cell
LCD screen (information may vary) (see lettered items below).
count (i.e. 2S, 3S, 4S, etc.) as the voltage of the pack
being charged will affect the available charge current
in order to not exceed the 200 Watt maximum output limit of
charger. Using a charge rate that is not compatible with the
battery capacities may result in damage or malfunction of the
charger or batteries.
Safety Precautions and Warnings
OFF
WARNING: Failure to exercise caution while using ON
this product and comply with the following warn-
ings could result in product malfunction, electrical
issues, excessive heat, FIRE, and ultimately injury and
property damage.
• Never leave the power supply, charger and battery unattended
during use.
• Never attempt to charge dead, damaged or wet battery packs.
• Never attempt to charge a battery pack containing different
types of batteries.
• Never allow minors to charge battery packs.
• Never charge batteries in extremely hot or cold places or place
in direct sunlight.
• Never charge a battery if the cable has been pinched or
shorted.
• Never connect more than one battery pack to this charger at
a time.
• Never connect the charger if the power cable has been
pinched or shorted.
• Never connect the charger to an automobile 12V battery while
the vehicle is running.
• Never attempt to dismantle the charger or use a damaged
charger.
• Never reverse the positive and negative terminals.
• Never connect the input jack (DC input) to AC power.
• Always use only rechargeable batteries designed for use with
this type of charger.
• Always inspect the battery before charging.
• Always keep the battery away from any material that could be
affected by heat.
• Always monitor the charging area and have a fire extinguisher
available at all times.
• Always end the charging process if the battery becomes hot
to the touch or starts to change form (swell) during the charge
GettinG Started
process.
• Always connect the charge cable to the charger first, then
1. Make sure the power supply's rocker switch side marked
connect the battery to avoid short circuit between the charge
wtih a circle (O) is pushed in, which is OFF.
leads. Reverse the sequence when disconnecting.
2. Attach the banana plugs of your charger's DC power input
• Always connect the positive red leads (+) and negative black
cable to the power supply's banana plug jacks. Make sure
leads (-) correctly.
you put the positive (+) red cable in the red (+) jack. Make
• Always disconnect the battery after charging, and let the
sure you put the black common or negative (-) cable in the
charger cool between charges.
black (-) jack.
• Always terminate all processes and contact Horizon Hobby if
NOTICE: Always connect cable polarities correctly.
the product malfunctions.
3. Attach the AC power cord to the power supply. Make sure
WARNING: Never leave charger unattended, exceed the cord plug is full seated in the socket, then connect the AC
power cord to an appropriate power socket.
maximum charge rate, charge with non-approved
batteries or charge batteries in the wrong mode. Failure to NOTICE: Always consult 12V battery collateral materials
comply may result in excessive heat, fire and serious injury. or Horizon Hobby before using with sources other than
standard AC wall outlet.
CAUTION: Always ensure the battery you are
4. Push in the rocker switch side marked with a vertical line (I)
charging meets the specifications of this charger
to power on the power supply and charger. When powered
and that the charger settings are correct. Not doing so can
on, the charger's power indicator LED glows red and the
result in excessive heat and other related product malfunc-
internal cooling fan turns. When the charger is powered on, a
tions, which can lead to user injury or property damage.
message will appear on the LCD screen.
Please contact Horizon Hobby or an authorized retailer with
compatibility questions.
Press Enter key to go to the CHARGE screen, for setting charg- Fast Charge
ing parameters. The charging amperage (item A) can be set
Near the end of a standard charging cycle the charger switches
between 0.1 and 10.0A. Voltage (item C) is dependent on the
from Constant Current (CC) mode to Constant Voltage (CV) mode
number of cells in series and Lithium battery type. For example,
to slowly "top off" the current in the battery pack as close as
with Li-Po batteries these values can be from 3.7V (for 1S bat-
possible to the maximum capacity. In Fast Charge the CV mode
teries) to 22.2V (for 6S batteries).
is eliminated in order to greatly shorten the charging time;
however, the final capacity of the battery will be less than what
you would get using the standard charge method.
To select values other than default parameters:
• press Enter key so the charge current value (item A) flashes
To select values other than the default parameters:
• press Dec or Inc key to DECREASE or INCREASE the charge
• press Enter key so charge current value (item A) flashes
current value
• press Dec or Inc key to DECREASE or INCREASE the charge
• press Enter key again to save the value and pack voltage value
current value
(item C) flashes
• press Enter key again to save the charge current and the pack
• press Dec or Inc key to DECREASE or INCREASE pack voltage
voltage (item C) flashes
(and # of cells in series (item B))
• press Dec or Inc key to DECREASE or INCREASE pack voltage
• press Enter key again to save the pack voltage value
(and # of cells in series (item B))
If no parameters are flashing, you can press Dec or Inc key to
• press Enter key again to save the pack voltage value
select another program such as BALANCE, FAST CHG,
STORAGE or DISCHARGE.
Storage
Balance Charging If you don't plan on using your battery for a long time it is best
to charge (or discharge) the battery to it's optimal storage
This program menu is specifically designed for the balanced
voltage and capacity. These voltage values are different for
charging of Lithium batteries, including Li-Po, Li-Fe and Li-Ion
Li-Po (3.85V), Li-Fe (3.3V) and Li-Ion (3.75V) battery packs.
battery packs. In balance charging each cell in the battery pack
Using Storage charge the charger will automatically charge or
is monitored and charged to the same capacity and voltage
discharge (depending on the current charge level) the battery to
levels, ensuring the optimum performance of the pack.
an appropriate level.
Balance charging requires a battery with a balance adapter plug
and a balance adapter board that has been designed for your
charger and your battery. If you have any questions regarding
balance charging, please contact your dealer or Horizon Hobby
Customer Service.
To select values other than the default parameters:
• press Enter key so charge current parameter (item A) flashes
• press Dec or Inc key to DECREASE or INCREASE the charge
current value
• press Enter key again to save the charge current and the pack
To select values other than the default parameters:
voltage value (item C) flashes
• press Enter key so charge current value (item A) flashes
• press Dec or Inc key to DECREASE or INCREASE the pack
• press Dec or Inc key to DECREASE or INCREASE charge
voltage value (and # of cells in series (item B))
current value
• press Enter key again to save the pack voltage value
• press Enter key again to save charge current value and pack
voltage value flashes Discharge
• press Dec or Inc key to DECREASE or INCREASE the pack
A battery pack's capacity can be verified by discharging the
voltage (item B) (and # of cells in series (item C))
pack to its minimum voltage level and measuring the current as
• press Enter key again to save pack voltage value
the pack is discharged.
C
B
A
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Note: Not to scale. Not all wiring shown.
Look at the charger to see:
Not all connectors shown.
A. Temperature connection
B. USB port
C. Black and red power input cords
PrOGraMMinG Guide
Press the Mode key (K) to change among main menu screens or to get to these main menu screens from a submenu screen.
Press the Enter key (H) to get to submenus for adjusting operating parameters, to save value changes, or to start chosen battery charging actions.
Press the Dec (J) or Inc (I) keys to change between submenu screens or to change (Decrease or Increase) screen values.
CAUTION: Always power on the charger before
connecting a battery to the charger, or damage
to the charger and the battery can result.
1. Connect charger to power supply.
PROGRAM SELECT
2. Connect charger's power supply to power source.
3. Power on the charger's power supply.
4. Make program selections in the charger for battery charging.
5. Connect charger adapters to charger.
6. Connect battery to charger adapters (connect main charging
connectors before connecting cell-balancing connectors,
where used).
7. Start battery charging.
PROGRAM SELECT
PROGRAM SELECT
PROGRAM SELECT
To select values other than the default parameters:
• press Enter key so the charge current value (item A) flashes
• press Dec or Inc key to DECREASE or INCREASE the charge
A. An Ni-MH battery pack is charging Ni-MH CHG
current value
B. No cell count on Ni-MH batteries
• press Enter key again to save the charge current and pack
C. Charging rate is 2.0A (2000mAh)
voltage value (item C) flashes
D. Voltage being applied to the battery is currently 7.59V
• press Dec or Inc key to DECREASE or INCREASE pack voltage
E. Present charge level of the battery is 1082 mAh
(and # of cells in series (item B))
F. Time elapsed since the charge process started is 22:43 (22
• press Enter key again to save the pack voltage value
minutes and 43 seconds)
Press DEC or INC key to go to one of the lithium battery charging
During the charging process press the Dec key to see parameter
operation screens listed above.
messages on the screen including: End Voltage, Capacity Cut-
off, Safety Timer setting, Temperature Cut-off and Input Power
Ni-MH BATTERIES
Voltage. The charger signals when the charging (or discharging)
process is complete (if Buzzer is set to ON).
Charge
Press the Enter key to go to Ni-MH CHARGE screen to set the
standard Ni-MH charge parameters.
Press Mode key to change among 7 main menu screens and go
to PROGRAM SELECT Ni-MH BATT screen. This is the menu in
which you set the standard Ni-MH charge parameters.
NOTE: Change other Ni-MH battery settings as needed in other
sub-menus under the USER SET menu.
To select values other than the default parameters:
CAUTION: The Ni-MH charge program menus are to
• press Enter key so charge current parameter (item A) flashes
be used ONLY for the charging and discharging of Ni-
• press Dec or Inc key to DECREASE or INCREASE charge
MH battery packs. The charging of other battery types using the
current value
Ni-MH charge programs will result in damage to the battery and
• press Enter key again to save the charge current value
perhaps the charger.
Discharge
Press the Inc key to go to the NIMH DISCHARGE screen. A
Ni-MH BATTERY CHARGING
battery pack's capacity can be verified by discharging the pack
Press Dec or Inc key to go to one of the control screens:
to its minimum voltage level and measuring the current as the
CHARGE, DISCHARGE or CYCLE. Go to a screen for the operation
pack is discharged. Discharge level can be set for AUTO or from
your battery needs. Correctly connect your NiMH battery to the
0.1 to 25.0V.
charging connectors of the charger. Press the Enter key and
adjust charging parameters as needed. Start the operation by
pressing and holding the Enter key until the screen changes and
the battery check/charge sequence begins (after approximately
To select values other than the default parameters:
3 seconds). Once a charge (or discharge) cycle has been
• press Enter key so discharge current value (item A) flashes
started, the charger will check the battery and if all is well,
• press Dec or Inc key to DECREASE or INCREASE discharge
charging will begin. Information will show on the LCD screen
current
(information may vary).
• press Enter key again to save the discharge current and the
discharge voltage value (item B) flashes
• press Dec or Inc key to DECREASE or INCREASE discharge
voltage level
• press Enter key again to save the voltage value
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Note: Not to scale. Not all wiring shown. Not all connectors shown.
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F
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D. Power output port black (-) H. Enter/START key
E. Power output red (+) I. Inc/> key
F. Battery balancing port (F) J. Dec/< key
G. LCD screen (G) K. Mode/Esc key
C F B A E D
LiPo CHARGE
4.6V 22.2V(6S)
PROGRAM SELECT SAVE [01]
LiPo BALANCE SAVE DATA 2.0V
5.5V 22.2V(6S)
LiPo FAST CHG
PROGRAM SELECT LOAD [01]
0.1A 7.4V(2S)
LiPo BATT LOAD DATA 2.0V
LiPo STORAGE
2.5A 11.1V(3S)
LiPo
LiPo DISCHARGE
V. Type
5.0A 18.0V(6S)
LiPo/LiIo/LiFe
CHK Time
NiMH CHARGE Aut
NiMH Sensitivity
CUR LIMIT 0.1A D.Peak
NiMH DISCHARGE
NiCd Sensitivity
NiMH BATT 0.1A AUTO
D.Peak
NiMH CYCLE Temp Cut-Off
DCHG>CHG 5
ON
Waste Time
CHG>DCHG
USER SET
NiCd CHARGE Aut
PROGRAM->
NiMH/NiCd/Pb
CUR LIMIT 0.1A
Trickle
NiCd DISCHARGE
Safety Timer
0.1A AUTO
NiCd BATT
ON
NiCd CYCLE
Capacity Cut-Off
DCHG>CHG 1
ON
Key Beep
Buzzer
Pb CHARGE
0.1A 2.0V (1P)
Input Power Low
Pb BATT Cut-Off
Pb DISCHARGE
0.1A 2.0V (1P) Back-light
Cycle
discharge) cycle has been started, the charger will check the
Press Inc key to go to Ni-MH CYCLE screen. The battery pack
battery and if all is well, charging will begin. Information will
can be put through a series of charge/discharge cycles using
show on the LCD screen (information may vary):
this program. Discharging/cycling Ni-MH packs can increase
capacity and rejuvenate neglected batteries. Discharge capacity
and average pack voltage help you compare batteries for the
best run time and power.
To select values other than the default parameters:
• press Enter key so the cycle type (item A) flashes
A. A Ni-Cd battery pack is charging Ni-Cd CHG
• press Dec or Inc keys to set the cycle type as CHG>DCHG or
B. No cell count on Ni-Cd batteries
DCHG>CHG
C. Charging at a rate of 2.0A (2000mAh)
• press Enter key again to save your choice and the number of
D. Voltage being applied to the battery is currently 7.59V
cycles (item B) flashes
E. Present charge level of the battery is 1082mAh
• press the Dec or Inc key to DECREASE or INCREASE the cycle
F. Time elapsed since the charge process started is 22:43 (22
count between 1 to 5
minutes and 43 seconds)
• press the Enter key again to save the cycle count value
During the charging process press Dec key to see several
parameter messages on the LCD screen including: End Voltage,
The charger signals when the charging (or discharging) process
Capacity Cut-off, Safety Timer setting, Temperature Cut-off and
is complete (if Buzzer is set to ON). Press DEC or INC key to go
Input Power Voltage. The charger signals when the charging (or
to one of the NiMH battery charging operation screens listed
discharging) process is complete (if Buzzer is set to ON).
above.
Charge
ni-Cd BatterieS
Presss Enter to go to the Ni-Cd CHARGE screen to set standard
Press Mode key to change among 7 main menu screens and go
Ni-Cd charge parameters. Current value (item A) can be set
to PROGRAM SELECT Ni-Cd BATT screen. This is the menu in
between 0.1A and 10.0A.
which you set the standard Ni-Cd battery charge parameters.
To select values other than the default parameters:
NOTE: Change some Ni-Cd battery charging settings as needed
• press Enter key so the charge current parameter flashes
in the USER SET menu.
• press Dec or Inc key to DECREASE or INCREASE
CAUTION: The Ni-Cd charge program menus are to be
charge current value
used ONLY for the charging and discharging of Ni-Cd
• press Enter key again to save the charge current
battery packs. Charging other battery types using the Ni-Cd
charge programs will damage the battery and can damage the
Discharge
charger.
Press the Inc key to go to the Ni-Cd CHARGE screen to verify
a battery packs capacity by discharging the pack to its mini-
Ni-Cd BATTERY CHARGING
mum voltage level and measuring the current as the pack is
discharged. Discharge current value can be set between 0.1A
and 5.0A. Discharge voltage value can be set for AUTO or from
0.1V to 25.0V.
Press the Dec or Inc keys to select one of the Ni-Cd charge
programs such as CHARGE, DISCHARGE or CYCLE.
Connect your battery appropriately. Press the Enter key and
adjust charging parameters as needed. Press and hold the Enter
key (approximately 3 seconds) until the screen changes and the
battery check/charge sequence begins. Once a charge (or
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5000mAh
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5000mAh
3.7V
10min
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180min
5000mAh
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