INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Table of contents Introduction.................................................................................................. 3 Parts Layout........................................................................................................................ 4 Specifications and Charger Layout............................................................. 5 Features......................................................................................................... 6 Warnings and Safety Notes........
Introduction (cont.) Specifications and Charger layout Congratulations on your choice of the Hitec X1-200 Touch digital, intelligent touch screen interface charger from Hitec RCD USA. The Hitec X1-200 Touch is a high-performance, microprocessor controlled charge/discharge station with battery management capabilities that are suitable for use with most popular battery types.
Features Touch Screen Interface System The X1-200 Touch is equipped with a 3.2” color touch sensitive LCD screen. Featuring an intuitive, easy-to-use setup system, the X1-200 Touch has all the important setup features conveniently located on the home screen. Charging Status Monitor When the charger is in use, all the important information is available for display on the screen.
Features (cont.) terminates the charge when the pack reaches full capacity. You can adjust the peak mV setting to either increase or decrease the charger’s sensitivity to the voltage drop that occurs when the pack nears full capacity. A lower mV setting is more sensitive and will terminate the charge process earlier than a higher mV setting. Automatic Charging Current Limit You can set the upper limit of the charging current when charging your NiMH or NiCd batteries.
WARNINGS AND SAFETY NOTES (cont.) WARNINGS AND SAFETY NOTES (cont.) • Did you set up the adequate current for charging or discharging? • Have you checked the battery voltage? Lithium battery packs can be wired in parallel and in series, i.e. a 2-cell pack can be 3.7V (in parallel) or 7.4V (in series). • Have you checked that all connections are firm and secure? • Make sure there are no intermittent contacts at any point in the circuit. Standard Battery Parameters Nominal Voltage Max.
Programing interface User interface Main Menu When you power up the charger, you will see the following screen. This is the Main Menu (HOME) screen of the X1-200 Touch charger. Input Operation Browse - Touch the arrows ▲ AND ▼ or ◄ AND ► to browse the selections. Select - Touch your selection on the screen for confirmation. Start - Touch the button or touch and hold the operation program for 3 seconds to start the selected program. Enter - Confirms data and takes you back to the previous screen.
Safety Protection Charger Parameters In the Safety Protection Settings Menu, you have the ability to set specific safety settings to further protect the charger against errors. In this section, you can adjust the maximum voltage per cell during the charge process and the minimum voltage per cell for the discharge process. THIS IS ONLY RECOMMENDED FOR ADVANCED USERS.
CHARGER OPERATIONS Connecting the Battery To avoid short circuits between the banana plugs, always connect the charge leads to the charger first, and only then to the battery. Reverse the sequence when disconnecting the pack. CHARGER OPERATIONS (cont.) Number of Cells Touch the CELLS icon to enter the cell selection screen. Use the ◄- and +► to select the exact number of cells that are in your pack.
CHARGER OPERATIONS (cont.) CHARGER OPERATIONS (cont.) 2. CHARGING PROGRAM The available program modes are dependent on the battery type used. The chart below lists the different operations available for each type of battery. Use the up ▲ and down ▼ arrows on the screen to find the program operation you wish to use. BATTERY TYPE PROGRAM OPERATION CHARGE DISCHARGE LiPo LiIon LiFe With Fast Mode Charging, the total charge capacity is reduced but the charge process will take less time. BAL.
CHARGER OPERATIONS (cont.) 4. PROGRAM STOP To stop the charge or discharge process, touch STOP. The process will stop and you will be taken back to the Main Menu CHARGER OPERATIONS (cont.) INFORMATION DISPLAYED DURING OPERATION 1. CHARGING STATUS MONITOR When the charger is operating, the user can easily check the real-time status of the charging capacity, cell voltage, charging time, as well as external and internal temperatures. 2.
CHARGER OPERATIONS (cont.) CHARGER OPERATIONS (cont.) USING THE CHARGE MASTER CHARGE CONTROL SOFTWARE Visit the Hitec RCD USA (www.hitecrcd.com) website to download the free CHARGE MASTER software for Windows PC’s. With the Charge Master software, you can control your charger settings, initiate the operation process, monitor a variety of processes, load data and update your charger’s firmware. VOLT METER Using the VOLT METER function, you have the ability to check the total voltage of your battery pack.
MOTOR RPM TESTER The X1-200 Touch has the ability to test the RPM of brushless motors with a sensor port. To test the motor RPM connect the motor and ESC as follows: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Connect the motor and ESC as shown in the diagram below. Switch off the ESC and connect it to the battery pack. Connect the X1-200 Touch to the power supply. Insert the ESC signal wire into the ESC/Servo port on the charger. Connect the motor sensor lead to the sensor port on the charger.
Conformity Declaration Warranty and Service The Hitec X1-200 Touch satisfies all relevant and mandatory EC directives and FCC Part 15 Subpart B:2008.
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