User Manual

LI-PO/LI-ION VOLTAGE REGULATOR
OPERATIONS GUIDE
NOTICE
All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are
subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, Inc. For
up-to-date product literature, visit http://www.horizonhobby.com
and click on the support tab for this product.
MEANING OF SPECIAL LANGUAGE
The following terms are used throughout the product literature
to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this
product:
CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, 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.
WARNING: Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to
become familiar with the features of the product before
operating. Failure to operate the product correctly can
result in damage to the product, personal property and
cause serious injury.
This is a sophisticated hobby product and NOT a toy. It must be
operated with caution and common sense and requires some
basic mechanical ability. Failure to operate this Product in a safe
and responsible manner could result in injury or damage to the
product or other property. This product is not intended for use
by children without direct adult supervision. Do not attempt
disassembly, use with incompatible components or augment
product in any way without the approval of Horizon Hobby, Inc.
This manual contains instructions for safety, operation and
maintenance. It is essential to read and follow all the instructions
and warnings in the manual, prior to assembly, setup or use, in
order to operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury.
FEATURES
Suitable for use with 2S Li-Po or Li-Ion receiver packs.•
WARNING: Never overcharge a battery beyond the listed
capacity on the battery label. Overcharging can result in
fire, property damage and personal injury.
Adjustable low-voltage protection circuitry prevents battery •
damage due to over-discharge.
Unique 3-minute, 3.7V, low-power function warns user that •
receiver pack voltage is reaching low-voltage cutoff.
Output preset at 6V.•
SETUP INSTRUCTIONS
1. Connect regulator to receiver battery pack. We recommend
installing the regulator between the switch and the receiver.
If you install the regulator between the receiver battery and
the switch, it will be powered at all times if not unplugged.
Leaving the regulator powered for extended periods can over
discharge and damage the receiver pack.
2. When the regulator is powered the LED will flash “green” on
for .1 sec. and off for .9 sec. This is the safe operating mode
that verifies the receiver pack is sufficiently charged.
3. To enter the setup mode, press and hold the “set” button.
The LED will turn off and after another 2 seconds will come
back on. Release the “set” button. You have now successfully
entered the “setup mode”.
4. By pressing the “set” button you can now choose between
3 different “Low Voltage” cutoff modes. Following is a
description of each and the LED color that designates them.
A. Solid red LED: Low voltage protection disabled
B. Flashing red LED: Low voltage cutoff set to 5.5V for
use with high torque digital servos.
C. Flashing red/green LEDs: Low voltage cutoff set to
6V for use with standard servos.
5. After 10 seconds without pressing the set button the
regulator will leave setup mode and enter “Operation Mode”
automatically saving the last setup mode.
CAUTION: Check your radio manufacturer’s
recommended input voltages for receiver and servo input
voltage in order to prevent damage to components.
OPERATION MODE LED FUNCTIONS
1. Flashing green LED: Normal safe operating mode that
verifies the receiver pack is sufficiently charged.
2. Solid red/green LED: Input voltage too high. Verify you are
using a 2S Li-Po or Li-Ion receiver pack.
3. Flashing red/green LED: Output power is not normal,
possible regulator damage.
4. Flashing red LED: Receiver pack has reached the low
voltage setting (after a 3-minute 3.7V low output
power warning).
WARRANTY AND REPAIR POLICY
Warranty Period: Exclusive Warranty- Horizon Hobby, Inc., (Hori-
zon) warranties that the Products purchased (the “Product”) will
be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the date of
purchase by the Purchaser.
Limited Warranty: Horizon reserves the right to change or
modify this warranty without notice and disclaims all other
warranties, express or implied.
(a) This warranty is limited to the original Purchaser (“Purchaser”)
and is not transferable. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED
UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE
PURCHASER. This warranty covers only those Products purchased
from an authorized Horizon dealer. Third party transactions are
not covered by this warranty. Proof of purchase is required for all
warranty claims.
(b) Limitations - HORIZON MAKES NO WARRANTY OR
REPRESENTATION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ABOUT NON-
INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF THE PRODUCT. THE PURCHASER
ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THEY ALONE HAVE DETERMINED THAT
THE PRODUCT WILL SUITABLY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE
PURCHASER’S INTENDED USE.
(c) Purchaser Remedy - Horizon’s sole obligation hereunder shall
be that Horizon will, at its option, (i) repair or (ii) replace, any
Product determined by Horizon to be defective. In the event of
a defect, these are the Purchaser’s exclusive remedies. Horizon
reserves the right to inspect any and all equipment involved in a
warranty claim. Repair or replacement decisions are at the sole
discretion of Horizon. This warranty does not cover cosmetic
damage or damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse,
negligence, commercial use, or modification of or to any part
of the Product. This warranty does not cover damage due to
improper installation, operation, maintenance, or attempted repair
by anyone other than Horizon. Return of any Product by Purchaser
must be approved in writing by Horizon before shipment.
Damage Limits: HORIZON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL,
INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFITS OR
PRODUCTION OR COMMERCIAL LOSS IN ANY WAY CONNECTED
WITH THE PRODUCT, WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS BASED IN
CONTRACT, WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE, OR STRICT LIABILITY.
Further, in no event shall the liability of Horizon exceed the
individual price of the Product on which liability is asserted. As
Horizon has no control over use, setup, final assembly,
modification or misuse, no liability shall be assumed nor accepted
for any resulting damage or injury. By the act of use, setup or
assembly, the user accepts all resulting liability.
If you as the Purchaser or user are not prepared to accept the
liability associated with the use of this Product, you are advised to
return this Product immediately in new and unused condition to
the place of purchase.