User Manual

• Ifthetimerisset,thechargerwillsoundwhenchargingis
complete.
• PresstheBattery key to return to the main menu.
• PresstheBattery keyagainuntilthePROGRAMSELECTPb
battery screen displays.
Pb BATTERY CHARGING STATUS SCREEN
A.IndicatesaLeadAcidbatterypackischarging
B. Displays the number of cells in a series
C.Displayschargerate(4.0Ais4000mAh)
D. Indicates current voltage
E.Displayscurrentchargelevel(ex:1082mAh)
F. Indicates the time elapsed since the start of the battery
chargingprocess(min:sec)
DISCHARGE
TheDischargefunctionallowsyoutoverifyabatterypack’scapacity
by discharging it to its minimum voltage level and measuring the
current as the pack is discharged.
• PresstheIncrease keytoaccessthePbDISCHARGEscreen.
To select values other than the default values:
• PresstheStart keysotheChargeCurrentvalue(Item A)
flashes
• PresstheDecrease key or Increase keytoDECREASEor
INCREASEtheChargeCurrentvalue
• PresstheStart keytosavetheChargeCurrentvalueandthe
battery voltage value (Item B) flashes
• PresstheDecrease key or Increase key to set the battery
voltage/cellcountvalue(Pbbatteriesare2.0Vpercell,fora
6-cellpackthiswouldbe2.0Vx6cells=12.0V)
• PresstheStart key to save the battery voltage value
• PresstheDecrease key or Increase key to go to one of the Pb
battery charging operation screens listed above.
SAVE DATA (STORING A BATTERY PROFILE)
Youcanstoreupto10batteryprolesthatyoucanquickly
accessandrunusingtheLoadDatamenu.
• GotothePROGRAMSELECTSAVEDATAscreen.
• Ifyouhavenotpreviouslyenteredabatteryprole,pressthe
Start keytoselectbatteryprole01(Item A).
• PresstheStart key to save the profile value so the battery type
(Item B) flashes
• PresstheDecrease key or Increase key to select a battery
type
• PresstheStart key to save the battery type and the pack voltage
(Item D) flashes
• PresstheDecrease key or Increase keytoDECREASEor
INCREASEthevoltagevalue
• PresstheStart key to save the value and the battery capacity
(Item C) flashes
• PresstheDecrease key or Increase keytoDECREASEor
INCREASEthebatterycapacityvalue
• PresstheStart key to save the value and the battery profile
number[01]ashes
• PressandHoldtheStart keyforatleast3secondsuntilthe
screenchangestotheCHARGEmenu
• SettheCHARGEvaluesyouwantsavedinthebatteryprole.
Refer to battery type parameter setting instructions for more
information.
• PresstheIncrease key to set other battery value such as:
BALANCECHARGE,FASTCHARGE,STORAGE,DISCHARGEor
CYCLEvaluesasneededforyourbatteryprole.
• Aftersettingallthevaluesforyourbatteryinthebatteryprole,
press and hold the Start keyforatleast3secondsuntilthe
screenshowsSAVE.
• Afterthebatteryprolehasbeensaved,thechargerwillreturnto
thePROGRAMSELECTSAVEDATAscreen.
• EntertheSaveDatamenuandcreatemorebatteryprolesor
press the Battery key to go to other options.
LOAD DATA
UndertheLoadDatamenu,youcanaccessandrunyourstored
battery profiles.
• GotothePROGRAMSELECTSAVEDATAscreen.
• Ifyouhavenotpreviouslyenteredabatteryprole,pressthe
Start keytoselectbatteryprole01 (Item A).
• PresstheStart key to go to the battery profile screen and the
batteryprolenumber[01](Item A) flashes.
• Ifyoudon’twanttorunprole[01],presstheDecrease key
or Increase keytoDECREASEorINCREASEthebatteryprole
value.
• Whenyouhavemadeyourchoice,pressandholdtheStart key
until a screen for the battery type operation is displayed.
• Thechargeprogramforthatbatteryprolewillloadonscreen.
• PresstheDecrease key or Increase key to select a battery
chargingcycle.Whenyouhavemadeyourchoice,pressand
hold the Start key until the chosen cycle starts.
PROGRAM SELECT USER SET
USER SET allows you to change the operating values for the charger
system from the default settings.
• GototheUSERSETPROGRAMusingthe Battery key.
• PresstheStart key to access the sub-menus.
• PresstheIncrease key to change between the sub-menu
screens.
• PresstheBattery key to return to the main menu screen.
1. LITHIUM BATTERY TYPE
•PresstheStart keyso3.7Vashes.
•PresstheDecrease key or Increase key to choose among the
3options(A)(Changingvoltagevaluechangesthelithiumbattery
type):3.7VforLi-Po,3.6VforLi-Ion(Ion)and3.3VforLi-Fe.
•PresstheStart key to save your selection.
3. NI-MH SENSITIVITY (PEAK VOLTAGE)
Usethismenutoadjustthepeakvoltagelevel(D.Peak)atwhich
chargingstopsforaNiMHbatterypack.YoucanadjusttheD.Peak
valuebetween5mV/Celland20mV/Cell.Generally,8mV/Cellisa
goodchoiceforNiMHbatteries.Whenthisvalueissettoohigh,a
batterymaybeover-charged.Whenthisvalueissettoolow,the
charger will not charge a battery to full capacity.
To select a value other than the default parameter:
• PresstheStart key so the value (Item A) flashes
• PresstheDecrease key or Increase keytoDECREASEor
INCREASEtheD.peakvalue
• PresstheStart key again to save this value
2. LITHIUM BATTERY CHECK TIME
Use this menu to set a time limit on a lithium battery check. The
battery charger can automatically identify the number of series of
cellsinaLithiumbatterypack.Normallythischeckingprocessis
very quick, however, it will not work properly if the battery pack is
damagedoroverdischarged.Verylargecapacitypackswillalso
take longer to check. To prevent errors, the charger default is set to
spendupto10minutestoidentifythenumberofcells.Timelimits
canbebetween5and250minutes.Toselectavalueotherthanthe
default parameter:
• PresstheStart key so time value (Item A) flashes
• PresstheDecrease key or Increase keytoDECREASEor
INCREASEtimevalue.
• PresstheStart key again to save this value
6. WASTE (BATTERY COOL-DOWN) TIME
TheWasteTimemenuallowsyoutosetawaittimeduringeach
step of the charging or discharging process to ensure the battery
andchargerarecompletelycooledbeforecontinuingwiththenext
step in the cycle. The default time is one minute, but you can set the
functionbetween0and60minutes.
To select values other than the default parameter:
• PresstheStart key sothecycleCHG>DCHGorDCHG>CHG
(Item A) flashes
• PresstheDecrease key or Increase key to set the cycle
• PresstheStart key again to save the setting and time value
(Item B) flashes
• PresstheDecrease key or Increase keytotheDECREASEor
INCREASEwaittime
• PresstheStart key again to save the value
4. NI-CD SENSITIVITY (PEAK VOLTAGE)
Usethismenutoadjustthepeakvoltagelevel(D.Peak)atwhichthe
chargingstopsforaNi-Cdbatterypack.
YoucanadjusttheD.Peakvaluebetween5mV/Celland20mV/Cell.
Generally,10mV/CellisagoodchoiceforNi-Cdbatteries.When
valueissettoohigh,thebatterymaybeovercharged.Whenthis
value is set too low, a battery will not be fully charged.
To select values other than the default values:
• PresstheStart key so peak voltage value (Item A) flashes
• PresstheDecrease key or Increase keytoDECREASEor
INCREASEtheD.Peakvalue
• PresstheStart key again to save this value
5. BATTERY CUT-OFF TEMPERATURE
Use this menu to set an automatic cutoff temperature in order to
prevent damage to the battery due to increased heat.
You can use the charger with an optional battery mounted
temperature sensor, sold separately. The charger can be used in
conjunctionwithabatterymountedtemperaturesensor,(alsosold
separately),whichconnectstothe3-pinsensorporttomonitorthe
temperature of the battery during the charging process. You can set
thetemperatuebetween20and80ºC(68to176ºF).
To select values other than the default parameter:
• PresstheStart key so the ON or OFF (Item A) flashes
• PresstheDecrease key or Increase key to set the cut-off at
ON or OFF
• PresstheStart key again to save the setting and temperature
value (Item B) flashes
• PresstheDecrease key or Increase keytoDECREASEor
INCREASEthetemperaturelimit
• PresstheStart key again to save the value
7. TRICKLE-CHARGING
UsethismenutosetTrickleChargeONorOFF.WhenON,theCharge
Currentcanbeadjustedbetween50and200mAh.
To select values other than the default values:
• PresstheStart key so the ON or OFF (Item A) flashes
• PresstheDecrease key or Increase key to set this function ON
or OFF
• PresstheStart key again to save setting and charge value
flashes
• PresstheDecrease key or Increase keytoDECREASEor
INCREASEtheChargeCurrentvalue
• PresstheStart key again to save the value
9. BATTERY CAPACITY CUT-OFF
Use this menu to set a capacity limit on when the charger stops
chargingabattery.Youcanadjustthecapacitycutoffbetween10
and50,000mAh.
NOTICE: If using this function, always ensure the capacity cutoff
function is set to ON before charging.
CAUTION: Always charge battery packs at settings
recommended by the battery manufacturer for the cell
count,voltageandcapacityofabatterypack(forexample,2S,
3S,etc.).Donotsetcapacity(amps)andvoltagesohighthatthe
charger’s200Wattmaximumoutputlimitisexceeded.Usinga
charge rate that is not compatible with the battery capacities may
result in damage or malfunction of the charger or batteries.
• PresstheStart key so ON or OFF (Item A) flashes
• PresstheDecrease key or Increase key to set the capacity
counter to ON or OFF
• PresstheStart key again to save the setting and the capacity
limit (Item B) flashes
• PresstheDecrease key or Increase keytoDECREASEor
INCREASEthecapacitylimit
• PressthetheStart key again to save value setting
8. SAFETY TIMER
The Safety Timer function allows you to set a time limit for your
battery’schargecycletoavoidover-chargingthebattery.Youcanset
thetimelimitbetween10and720minutes.
NOTICE: If using this option, always ensure to turn the safety timer
function ON before charging.
To select values other than the default values:
• PresstheStart key so ON or OFF (Item A) flashes
• PresstheDecrease key or Increase key to set the safety time
at ON or OFF
• PresstheStart key again to save this setting and the time limit
(Item B) flashes
• PresstheDecrease key or Increase keytoDECREASEor
INCREASEthetimelimit
• PresstheStart key again to save the value
12. BACK-LIGHT
UsethismenutosetLCDscreenintensitybetween0and100%
(defaultis100%).
To select values other than the default parameter:
• PresstheStart key so value (Item A) fashes
• PresstheDecrease key or Increase keytoDECREASEor
INCREASEvalue
• PresstheStart key again to save the value
10. BEEP AND BUZZER SOUND CONTROL
Use this menu to set the key beep and charger alarm buzzer at ON
orOFFasneeded.WerecommendthatyoukeepthealarmONso
the alarm will sound when charging is complete or if there is cause
for alarm during charging.
To select values other than the default values:
• PresstheStart key so ON or OFF (Item A) flashes
• PresstheDecrease key or Increase key to set the key beep
ON or OFF
• PresstheStart key again to save setting and ON or OFF
(Item B) flashes
• PresstheDecrease key or Increase key to set the buzzer at
ON or OFF
• PresstheStart key again to save the setting
11. INPUT POWER LOW VOLTAGE CUT-OFF
UsethismenutosettheDCinputvoltagelimitsoanalarmwill
sound if the voltage goes below the cutoff value. The voltage alarm
valuecanbesetanywherefrom10.0to11.0V.
To select a value other than the default parameter:
• PresstheStart key so the voltage value (Item A) flashes
• PresstheDecrease key or Increase keytoDECREASEor
INCREASEcut-offvoltagevalue
• PresstheStart key again to save value
Battery Type
Li-Po Li-Io Li-Fe Ni-MH Ni-Cd Pb
Standardvoltage(Voltspercell) 3.70 3.60 3.30 1.20 1.20 2.00
Maximumvoltage(Voltspercell) 4.20 4.10 3.60 1.60 1.60 2.45
Minimumvoltage(Voltspercell) 3.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 0.85 1.75
Message Possible Cause/Recommended Action
REVERSEPOLARITY
Makesureeachconnectionpolarityiscorrectbetweenpowersupplyandcharger,thenbetween
charger and battery.
CONNECTIONBREAK Makesurepowerconnectionsarecorrectforcharging
SHORT ERR
Makesuretherearenoshortcircuitsbetweenthepolesofthebatteryorthebatteryandthe
charger. Replace damaged wires.
INPUTVOLERR
Inputvoltagetothechargerwentbelowthedefaultoradjustedinputvoltagesetting.Makesure
power source for the charger provides correct input voltage.
VOLSELECTERR
Incorrectsettingforcellinseriescount(packvoltage)ofaLibattery.Makesurechargersettings
match battery pack label cell in series count specifications or replace battery.
BREAKDOWN Chargerelectronicsrequirerepair.
BATTERYCHECKLOWVOLTAGE
Battery voltage is lower than value setting in charger. Adjust settings, make sure battery is not
damaged or replace battery.
BATTERYCHECKHIGHVOLTAGE
Battery voltage is higher than value setting in charger. Adjust settings, make sure battery is not
damaged or replace battery.
BATTERYVOLTAGECELLLOWVOL ThevoltageofacellinaLithiumbatterypackistoolow.Cellmaybedamaged.Replacebattery.
BATTERYVOLTAGECELLHIGHVOL ThevoltageofacellinaLithiumbatterypackistoohigh.Cellmaybedamaged.Replacebattery.
BATTERYVOLERRCELLCONNECT
PoorconnectiontocellinaLithiumbatterypack.Connectionorcellmaybedamaged.Replace
adapter or replace battery.
TEMPOVERERR Internal temperature of the charger is too high. Stop charging and let the charger cool.
CONTROLFAILURE Thechargercannotcontrolthefeedingcurrent.Chargerelectronicsrequirerepair.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
FCC INFORMATION
Note:ThisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywiththelimitsforaClassBdigitaldevice,pursuanttoPart15oftheFCCrules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications.
1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
What this Warranty Covers - HorizonHobby,Inc.,(Horizon)war-
rantiesthattheProductspurchased(the“Product”)willbefreefrom
defectsinmaterialsandworkmanshipforaperiodof1yearfromthe
date of purchase by the Purchaser.
What is Not Covered - This warranty is not transferable and does
notcover(i)cosmeticdamage,(ii)damageduetoactsofGod,acci-
dent, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, or due to improper
use,installation,operationormaintenance,(iii)modicationoforto
anypartoftheProduct,(iv)attemptedservicebyanyoneotherthan
aHorizonHobbyauthorizedservicecenter,(v)Productnotpurchased
fromanauthorizedHorizondealer,or(vi)Productnotcompliantwith
applicable technical regulations.
OTHERTHANTHEEXPRESSWARRANTYABOVE,HORIZONMAKES
NOOTHERWARRANTYORREPRESENTATION,ANDHEREBYDIS-
CLAIMSANYANDALLIMPLIEDWARRANTIES,INCLUDING,WITHOUT
LIMITATION,THEIMPLIEDWARRANTIESOFNON-INFRINGEMENT,
MERCHANTABILITYANDFITNESSFORAPARTICULARPURPOSE.THE
PURCHASERACKNOWLEDGESTHATTHEYALONEHAVEDETER-
MINEDTHATTHEPRODUCTWILLSUITABLYMEETTHEREQUIRE-
MENTSOFTHEPURCHASER’SINTENDEDUSE.
Purchaser’s Remedy -Horizon’ssoleobligationandpurchaser’s
soleandexclusiveremedyshallbethatHorizonwill,atitsoption,
either(i)service,or(ii)replace,anyProductdeterminedbyHorizon
to be defective. Horizon reserves the right to inspect any and all
Product(s)involvedinawarrantyclaim.Serviceorreplacement
decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon. Proof of purchase is
requiredforallwarrantyclaims.SERVICEORREPLACEMENTAS
PROVIDEDUNDERTHISWARRANTYISTHEPURCHASER’SSOLEAND
EXCLUSIVEREMEDY.
Limitation of Liability -HORIZONSHALLNOTBELIABLEFOR
SPECIAL,INDIRECT,INCIDENTALORCONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES,
LOSSOFPROFITSORPRODUCTIONORCOMMERCIALLOSSIN
ANYWAY,REGARDLESSOFWHETHERSUCHCLAIMISBASEDIN
CONTRACT,WARRANTY,TORT,NEGLIGENCE,STRICTLIABILITYOR
ANYOTHERTHEORYOFLIABILITY,EVENIFHORIZONHASBEEN
ADVISEDOFTHEPOSSIBILITYOFSUCHDAMAGES.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 the Product, purchaser is advised to
return the Product immediately in new and unused condition to the
place of purchase.
Law-ThesetermsaregovernedbyIllinoislaw(withoutregardto
conictoflawprincipals).Thiswarrantygivesyouspeciclegal
rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to
state.Horizonreservestherighttochangeormodifythiswarranty
at any time without notice.
WARRANTY SERVICES
Questions, Assistance, and Services - Your local hobby store
and/orplaceofpurchasecannotprovidewarrantysupportor
service. Once assembly, setup or use of the Product has been
started, you must contact your local distributor or Horizon directly.
This will enable Horizon to better answer your questions and service
you in the event that you may need any assistance. For questions
or assistance, please visit our website at www.horizonhobby.com,
submitaProductSupportInquiry,orcall877.504.0233tollfreeto
speak to a Product Support representative.
Inspection or Services - If this Product needs to be inspected
or serviced and is compliant in the country you live and use the
Product in, please use the Horizon Online Service Request submis-
sion process found on our website or call Horizon to obtain a Return
MerchandiseAuthorization(RMA)number.PacktheProductsecurely
usingashippingcarton.Pleasenotethatoriginalboxesmaybein-
cluded, but are not designed to withstand the rigors of shipping with-
out additional protection. Ship via a carrier that provides tracking and
insurance for lost or damaged parcels, as Horizon is not responsible
for merchandise until it arrives and is accepted at our facility. An
OnlineServiceRequestisavailableathttp://www.horizonhobby.com/
content/_service-center_render-service-center.Ifyoudonothave
internet access, please contact Horizon Product Support to obtain
aRMAnumberalongwithinstructionsforsubmittingyourproduct
forservice.WhencallingHorizon,youwillbeaskedtoprovideyour
complete name, street address, email address and phone number
whereyoucanbereachedduringbusinesshours.Whensending
productintoHorizon,pleaseincludeyourRMAnumber,alistofthe
includeditems,andabriefsummaryoftheproblem.Acopyofyour
original sales receipt must be included for warranty consideration. Be
sureyourname,address,andRMAnumberareclearlywrittenonthe
outside of the shipping carton.
NOTICE: Do not ship LiPo batteries to Horizon. If you have
any issue with a LiPo battery, please contact the appropriate
Horizon Product Support office.
Warranty Requirements- For Warranty consideration, you
must include your original sales receipt verifying the proof-
of-purchase date. Provided warranty conditions have been met,
your Product will be serviced or replaced free of charge. Service or
replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon.
Non-Warranty Service - Should your service not be covered
by warranty, service will be completed and payment will
be required without notification or estimate of the expense
unless the expense exceeds 50% of the retail purchase cost.
By submitting the item for service you are agreeing to payment of
the service without notification. Service estimates are available upon
request. You must include this request with your item submitted for
service. Non-warranty service estimates will be billed a minimum
of ½ hour of labor. In addition you will be billed for return freight.
Horizonacceptsmoneyordersandcashier’schecks,aswellasVisa,
MasterCard,AmericanExpress,andDiscovercards.Bysubmitting
anyitemtoHorizonforservice,youareagreeingtoHorizon’sTerms
andConditionsfoundonourwebsitehttp://www.horizonhobby.com/
content/_service-center_render-service-center.
NOTICE: Horizon service is limited to Product compliant in the
country of use and ownership. If non-compliant product is
received by Horizon for service, it will be returned unserviced
at the sole expense of the purchaser.
WARRANTY AND SERVICE CONTACT INFORMATION
CountryofPurchase Horizon Hobby Address PhoneNumber/EmailAddress
United States of America
HorizonServiceCenter
(Electronicsandengines)
4105FieldstoneRd
Champaign,Illinois,61822USA
877-504-0233
Online Repair Request: visit
www.horizonhobby.com/service
Horizon Product Support
(Allotherproducts)
877-504-0233
[e-mail]
UnitedKingdom HorizonHobbyLimited
Units1-4,PloytersRd,StapleTye,
Harlow,Essex,CM187NS,UnitedKingdom
+44(0)1279641097
[e-mail]
Germany
Horizon Technischer
Service
Christian-Junge-Straße1
25337Elmshorn,Germany
+49(0)41212655100
[e-mail]
France Horizon Hobby SAS
11RueGeorgesCharpak
77127Lieusaint,France
+33(0)160183490
[e-mail]
PARTS CONTACT INFORMATION
CountryofPurchase Horizon Hobby Address PhoneNumber/EmailAddress
United States of America Sales
4105FieldstoneRd
Champaign,Illinois,61822USA
800-338-4639
[e-mail]
UnitedKingdom HorizonHobbyLimited
Units1-4,PloytersRd,StapleTye
Harlow,Essex,CM187NS,UnitedKingdom
+44(0)1279641097
[e-mail]
Germany HorizonHobbyGmbH
Christian-Junge-Straße1
25337Elmshorn,Germany
+49(0)41212655100
[e-mail]
France Horizon Hobby SAS
11RueGeorgesCharpak
77127Lieusaint,France
+33(0)160183490
[e-mail]
COMPLIANCE INFORMATION FOR THE EUROPEAN UNION
Declaration of Conformity(inaccordancewithISO/IEC17050-1)
No.HH2012072706
Product(s): DYNPassportUltraForce200WAC/DCCharger
ItemNumber(s): DYN4105EU/DYN4105UK
The object of declaration described above is in conformity with the requirements of the specifications listed below, following the provisions of
theEuropeanEMCDirective2004/108/ECandLVDDirective2006/95/EC:
EN55022:2010
EN55024:2010
EN61000-3-2:2006+A1:2009+A2:2009
EN61000-3-3:2008
EN 60950-1:2006+A12: 2011
Signed for and on behalf of:
Horizon Hobby, Inc.
Champaign,ILUSA
July27,2012
Steven A. Hall
ExecutiveVicePresidentandChiefOperatingOfcer
InternationalOperationsandRiskManagement
Horizon Hobby, Inc.
Instructions for disposal of WEEE by users in the European Union
Thisproductmustnotbedisposedofwithotherwaste.Instead,itistheuser’sresponsibilitytodisposeoftheirwasteequipment
by handing it over to a designated collections point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment. The separate
collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that
it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste
equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or where you purchased the product.
©2012HorizonHobby,Inc.
Dynamite and Passport are trademarks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby, Inc
Revised09/12 32775.3