OPERATING MANUAL MEGA 1000W For LiPo/LiFe/LiIon/NiMH/NiCd/Pb Batteries
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................ 02 SPECIAL FEATURES.................................................................................................... 04 WARNING AND SAFETY NOTES................................................................................. 06 PROGRAM FLOW CHART ...........................................................................................
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your choice of the Turnigy Mega 1000W digital intelligent charger from Hextronik. You are now the owner of a professional charger/discharger with battery management and integral balancer.
INTRODUCTION Please read this entire operating manual completely and attentively before using this product, as it covers a wide range of information on operating and safety. Or please do use this product in company with a specialist! This unit is simple to use, but the operation of a sophisticated automatic charger/discharger such as the Turnigy Mega 1000W does require some knowledge on the part of the user.
SPECIAL FEATURES Special features Optimized operating software Turnigy Mega 1000W features the so-called AUTO function that set the feeding current during the process of charging or discharging. Especially for Lithium batteries, it can prevent the overcharging which may lead to an explosion due to the user's fault. It can disconnect the circuit automatically and alarm once detecting any malfunction.
SPECIAL FEATURES Temperature threshold The batteries internal chemical reaction will cause the temperature of the battery to rise. If the temperature limit is reached, the process will be terminated. This function is available by connecting temperature probe, which is included in the package. Processing time limit: You can also limit the maximum process time to avoid any possible defect. Data store/load For user’s convenience, it can store maximum 10 data of different batteries.
WARNING AND SAFETY NOTES These warnings and safety notes are particularly important. Please follow the instructions for maximum safety; otherwise the charger and the battery can be damaged or at worst it can cause a fire. Never leave the charger unattended when it is connected to its power supply. If any malfunction is found, TERMINATE THE PROCESS AT ONCE and refer to the operation manual. Keep the charger well away from dust, damp, rain, heat, direct sunshine and vibration. Never drop it.
WARNING AND SAFETY NOTES Never attempt to charge or discharge the following types of batteries. A battery pack which consists of different types of cells (including different manufacturers) A battery that is already fully charged or just slightly discharged. Non-rechargeable batteries (Explosion hazard). Batteries that require a different charge technique from NiCd, NiMh, LiPo or Gel cell (Pb, Lead acid). A faulty or damaged battery. A battery fitted with an integral charge circuit or a protection circuit.
WARNING AND SAFETY NOTES Attention should be paid to the connection of Lithium battery especially. Do not attempt to disassemble the battery pack arbitrarily. Please get highlighted that Lithium battery packs can be wired in parallel and in series. In the parallel connection, the battery s capacity is calculated by multiplying single battery capacity by the number of cells with total voltage stay the same. The voltages imbalance may cause fire or explosion .
PROGRAM FLOW CHART INC DEC PROGRAM SELECT LiPo BATT INC Lilo BALANCE 2.0A 7.2V (2S) DEC LiFe BALANCE 2.0A 6.6V (2S) DEC 4.20 4.19 4.19 V 0.00 0.00 0.00 V DEC Rest Time CHG>DCHG 10Min DEC INC LiPo CHARGE 2.0A 7.4V (2S) DEC Lilo CHARGE 2.0A 7.2V (2S) DEC LiFe CHARGE 2.0A 6.6V (2S) DEC INC LiPo FAST CHG 2.0A 7.4V (2S) DEC Lilo FAST CHG 2.0A 7.2V (2S) DEC LiFe FAST CHG 2.0A 6.6V (2S) DEC INC LiPo STORAGE 2.0A 7.4V (2S) DEC Lilo STORAGE 2.0A 7.2V (2S) DEC LiFe STORAGE 2.0A 6.
LITHIUM BATTERY(LIPO/LILO/LIFE)PROGRAM CONNECTING THE CHARGER Turnigy Mega 1000W comes with male 4mm Bullet connectors attached to the power INPUT cables. These cables are appropriate for attaching directly to most high-quality AC-DC power supply units, such as TURNIGY 1200W Power supply:Part No.22820(100120V AC) or Part No.22821(200-240V AC).
LITHIUM BATTERY(LIPO/LILO/LIFE)PROGRAM Balance socket: The balance wire attached to the battery must be connected to the charger balancing port. Take care to maintain correct polarity! (Wiring diagram: see below.) This diagram shows the correct way to connect your battery to the Turnigy Mega 1000W while charging in the balance charge program mode only. WARNING: Failure to connect as shown in this diagram will damage this charger.
LITHIUM BATTERY(LIPO/LILO/LIFE)PROGRAM These programs are only suitable for charging and discharging Lithium batteries with a nominal voltage of 3.3V, 3.6V and 3.7V per cell. These batteries need to adopt different charge technique is termed a constant voltage(CV) and constant current(CC) method. The charge current varies according to the battery capacity and performance. The final voltage of charge process is also very important; it should be precisely matched with the charade voltage of the battery.
LITHIUM BATTERY(LIPO/LILO/LIFE)PROGRAM - + DEC INC Batt type Stop - + DEC INC Start '> 3 seconds' Enter The left side of the first line shows the type of battery you choose. The value on the left of the second line of the charger is current user set. After setting the current and voltage, press Start/Enter key for more than 3 seconds to start the process.(charge current: 0.1-40.0A, voltage: 1S-8S). This displays the number of cells you set up and the processor detects.
LITHIUM BATTERY(LIPO/LILO/LIFE)PROGRAM 'STORAGE' control of lithium battery This is for charging or discharging Lithium battery not to be used for the time being. The program will determine to charge or discharge the battery to the certain voltage depending on the voltage of the battery at its initial stage. They are different from the type of the battery, 3.75V for LiIo, 3.85V for LiPo and 3.3V for LiFe per cell.
PB( LEAD-SULPHURIC ACID) BATTERY PROGRAM This is programmed for charging Pb(lead-sulphuric acid) battery with nominal voltage from 2 to 32V. Pb batteries are totally different from NiCd or NiMH batteries. They can only deliver relatievely lower current compare to their capacity, and similar restrictions definitely apply to charge. So the optimal charge current will be 1/10 of the capacity. Pb batteries must not be charged rapidly. Always follow the instruction is supplied by the manufacturer of battery.
NIMH/NICD BATTERY PROGRAM These programs are for charging or discharging NiMH (Nickel-Metal-Hydride) or NiCd (Nickel-Cadmium) battery commonly used for R/C model aplications. To alter the value at the display, press Start/Enter key to make it blink then change the value using INC or DEC key. The value will be stored by pressing Start/Enter key once. To start the process, press Start/ Enter button for more than 3 seconds.
NIMH/NICD BATTERY PROGRAM Charging NiCd/NiMH battery in re-peak charge mode Re-peak Charge Mode (NiCd and NiMH batteries only): In re-peak charge mode, the charger can peak charge the battery once, twice or three times in a row automatically. This is good for confirming the battery is fully charged, and for checking how well the battery receives fast charges. A five minute cool-off delay occurs after each re-peak charge. See the diagram below for using re-peak charge mode.
BATTERY MEMORY SET The charger can store up to 10 different charge/discharge profiles for your convenience, and the stored profiles can be recalled quickly without having to go through the setup process. BATT MEMORY【1】 ENTER SET ENTER ＞3 seconds START BATT TYPE LiPo DEC INC BATT VOLTS 7.
BATTERY MEMORY SET SAVE PROGRAM ENTER DEC INC SAVE PROGRAM SAVE Save the program set by pressing the Start/Enter button for more than three seconds. ENTER ＞3 seconds START BATT MEMORY【1】 LiPo 7.4V(2S) This screen indicate the saved profile. next flash BATT MEMORY【1】 C:4.9A D:2.2A Once you've saved a charge profile, you can load those settings to use later. To load a memory, you have to press the Start/Enter Button for more than 3 seconds. Otherwise you only enter the setting mode.
LITHIUM BATTERY METER PROGRAM SELECT Li BATT METER Press the Start/Enter button to enter the Lithium Battery Meter. Start Enter 4.19 0.00 4.15 0.00 4.18V 0.00V The screen indicate each cell's voltage. INC MAIN 12.52V H4.190V L4.160V Turnigy Mega 1000W The screen indicate the total voltage, the highest voltage, the lowest voltage.
PROGRAM SET UP It will be operated with the default value of the essential user settings when it is connected to a DC 11~30V batttery for the first time.The screen displays the following information in sequence and the user can change the value of parameter on each screen. When you are willing to alter the parameter value in the program, press Start/Enter key to make it blink then change the value with INC or DEC key. The value will be stored by pressing Start/Enter key once.
PROGRAM SET UP Input Power Low Cut-Off 11.0V DEC This program monitors the voltage of input battery. If the voltage drops below the value you set the operation forcibly terminated to protect the input battery. INC DEC INC Ext. Temp Int. Temp 0C 37C DEC This screen shows the external and internal temperature. INC DEC INC LOAD FACTORY SET ENTER Press and hold the Start/Enter button for more than three seconds to load the factory set. DEC INC VERSION 1.
VARIOUS INFORMATION DURING THE PROCESS You can inquire various information on LCD screen during charging or discharging process. When you press DEC button the charger shows the establishment of user settings. And also you can monitor the voltage of individual cell by pressing INC button when the individual connection cable is linked to the Lithium battery being processed. It comes to the final voltage when the program ended. Present input voltage. Ext. Temp Int.
WARNING AND ERROR MESSAGE It incorporates a variety of functions for the systems to verify processes and the state of the electronics. In case of an error the screen will display the cause of error and emit an audible sound. Incorrect polarity connected. The battery is interrupted. CONNECT error Check Main Port The Battery connection is wrong. BALANCE CONNECT ERROR The balance connect is wrong. DC in too low Input voltage less than 11V. DC in too high Input voltage higher than 30V.
SPECIFICATION Set contents 1 2 3 1. Turnigy Mega 1000W Charger 2. 2-8S Mutil Balance Board Adaptor 3. DC Charging Cable with XT60 Male Connector and Banana Connector Specification Operating voltage range Circuit power Charge current range Discharge current range Current drain for balancing Li-Po/Ion/Fe Li-ion/Fe/Polymer cell count NiCd/NiMH battery cell count Pb battery voltage Net weight Dimension · 25 DC 11.0~30.0 Volt Max. Charge power 1000Watts Max. Discharge power 40Watts 0.1~40.0A 0.1~8.
MAXIMUM CIRCUIT POWER CHART Maximum circuit power chart (Output 1 & 2) The actual amount of charge current feeding to the battery is automatically be limited to 400 Watts each, so not to exceed the charger's maximum rated charging power. The maximum discharge power is approximately 25 Watts. The discharge current delivered to the charger is limited by charger's internal thermal sensor for maximum discharge current.
COMMONLY USED TERMS Battery Type Pb 6.0 8.0 10.0 12.0 14.0 16.0 18.0 20.0 7.4 9.8 12.3 14.8 17.2 19.7 22.1 24.6 20.0 20.0 20.0 20.0 20.0 20.0 18.0 16.0 3.4 2.5 2.0 1.7 1.5 1.3 1.1 1.0 Commonly used terms Final charge voltage: the voltage at which the battery's charge limit (capacity limit) is reached. The charge process switches from a high current to a low maintenance rate (trickle charge) at this point.
WARRANTY AND SERVICE Liability exclusion This charger is designed and approved exclusively for use with the types of battery stated in this Instruction Manual. Hextronik accepts no liability of any kind if the charger is used for any purpose other than that stated. We are unable to ensure that you follow the instructions supplied with the charger, and we have no control over the methods you employ for using, operating and maintaining the device.
