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Simple
Input power
Internal DC switching power supply 50W with cooling fan
Charge current rate
Current drain for balance port
Output connector
Integrated balance plug
Weight
Dimensions
Capable
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AC
100-240V @50-60Hz
DC
12-15V
2s
(6.6/7.2/7.4V)
LiFe/Ion/Po
0.1-6A
3s
(9.9/10.8/11.1V)
NiCd/MH
1-8 cell
300mAh
HCT-Plug to JST-Mini adapter
JST-XH (2s-3s)
350g
161x105x60mm
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Safe
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• Entire contents ©2014 Radient RC.
• Before using your product, review all documentation and
inspect the products carefully. If for some reason you decide it
is not what you wanted, then do not continue with unpacking,
setup or operation of your product. Your local hobby dealer
cannot accept a product for return or exchange after partaking
in actions that produce wear and tear.
• Product specifications are subject to change without notice.
Due to ongoing development, the actual product may vary from
images shown.
• This product contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproduc-
tive harm.
• This product is not a toy! (14+) Recommended for ages 14
and up. Adult supervision required for ages under 18 years old.
Contains small parts, keep out of reach of children 3 years of
age and younger.
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Table of Contents
Summary of Contents for Radient RC Ascend
- Page 1 Simple Capable Safe • • • Entire contents ©2014 Radient RC. 100-240V @50-60Hz • Before using your product, review all documentation and Input power 12-15V inspect the products carefully. If for some reason you decide it Internal DC switching power supply 50W with cooling fan is not what you wanted, then do not continue with unpacking, setup or operation of your product.
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Page 2: Package Contents
PACKAGE CONTENTS 1. [1] Ascend Charger 3. [1] Documentation 2. [1] HCT-Plug to JST-Mini/Micro plug adapter COMPATIBLE BATTERY TYPES FOR USE WITH YOUR CHARGER 1. Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFe/LiFePO /A123) 4. Nickle Cadmium (NiCd) a. 2 (6.6V) - 3 (9.9V) cells 1 (1.2V) - 8 (9.6V) cells... -
Page 3: Physical Features
If your battery has a different connector, do not try to modify your connector or the charger. Visit your local hobby dealer and purchase a Radient Primal/Ascend Universal Balance Adapter (RDNA0003) for use with your balance plug. 4. Back/Cancel Button a. - Page 4 Although great for first time users, Radient RC products are indeed advanced and sensitive electronics that could result in injury if used improperly. Always use caution and common sense as failure to operate your Radient RC product in a safe and responsible manner can result in damage to the product or other properties.
- Page 5 Here’s why: • Due to the charging algorithm used, charging in LiFe charge mode is the safest option of those offered by the Ascend charger as it charges to the lowest termination voltage. Many batteries will fall out of the voltage limits of that mode if you accidentally try to charge a battery not designed for it.
- Page 6 • Balance Meter: Displays the overall voltage and the individual cell voltages for a LiXX battery so that you can see the state of the balance of your battery. Given that the Ascend is a balance charger, if the cells are a little off you shouldn’t need to worry as they will be balanced within close tolerance on their next charge.
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Page 7: Input Power
Reminder: We want to remind you that just because the Ascend charger has advanced features it doesn’t mean you have to use them. We set out with the intent of making this charger easy to use and understand so that you are not kept in the dark or forced to decode cryptic words on a tiny screen. - Page 8 CHARGING A LiPo/Li-Ion/LiFe BATTERY The Radient Ascend charger supports charging of LiFe, Li-Ion and LiPo batteries, however since the process of charging these batteries is very similar, we will walk through the steps of charging a common LiPo battery which can then be applied to the charging of a LiFe or Li-Ion with the substitution of functions (and voltages displayed below) being used on the charger.
- Page 9 CHARGING A NiCD OR NiMH (NiXX) BATTERY The Radient Ascend charger supports charging of NiMH and NiCd batteries, however since the process of charging these batteries is very similar, we will walk through the steps of charging a common NiMH battery which can then be applied to the charging of a NiCd with the substitution of functions being used on the charger.
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Page 10: General Care And Maintenance
RDNA0003 ....PRIMAL/ASCEND UNIVERSAL LIPO BALANCE ADAPTER BOARD (2-3S) ..................RDNA0007 ....ALLIGATOR CLIPS (LARGE) WITH BULLET CONNECTION ......................See your local hobby dealer for the latest in genuine replacement parts and accessories for your Radient RC product MULTI-CHEMISTRY AC/DC PEAK DETECTION BALANCE CHARGER... -
Page 11: Troubleshooting Guide
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem / Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution Main charge leads disconnected Check for stable input power with proper voltage Check battery connection and ensure red wires are connected to Reverse polarity red wires and black wires are connected to black wires Check balance plug is properly connected Balance plug not connected properly Error... - Page 12 Some older batteries may require a higher D-Peak value to charge successfully. › The Ascend charger will terminate the charge of a NiXX battery pack when it measures a maximum voltage of the battery pack in a specified range and then also measures a drop in that voltage of the set D-Peak value found in the Options.
- Page 13 ESC low voltage “cut-off” mode is not necessary with NiXX batteries Storage Voltages: • Although the Ascend charger does not offer discharge capabilities it is important to understand this information about your batteries since it is critical to both the safety of the battery and the cycle life.
- Page 14 THE SAFE START MENU FLOW CHART CHECKING BATT SELECT FUNCTION LIFE CAPACITY CONFIRM (6.0A) LIFE CHARGE 6000MAH LIFE CHARGE FOR LIFE CHARGE CHECKING BATT SELECT FUNCTION LIIO CAPACITY CONFIRM (6.0A) LIIO CHARGE 6000MAH LIIO CHARGE FOR LIIO CHARGE SELECT FUNCTION LIPO CAPACITY CONFIRM (6.0A) CHECKING BATT...
- Page 15 TIME: 1:23:45 V:6.600 A:0.6 TIME: 1:23:45 MAH(IN): 5432 V: 6.70 C1:3.45V C2:3.45 C3:0.00V CHARGE COMPLETE DONE T=0:01:23 CHARGE COMPLETE TIME: 1:23:45 FINAL V: 6.600 V:8.765 A:6.0 CHARGE COMPLETE TIME: 1:23:45 PEAK V: 6.615 MAH(IN): 5432 CHARGE COMPLETE DV: 3MV MAH(IN): 6000 Peak V:8.76 CHARGE COMPLETE CHARGE T=1:23:45...
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