INSTRUCTION MANUAL WARNING: THE CHARGING AND DISCHARGING OF RC HOBBY BATTERIES CAN BE DANGEROUS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW 1 THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR LOSS OF LIFE.
Table of Contents Table of Contents: Introduction.............................................................................................................................03 Warning and Safety Notes................................................................................................04 Charger Layout.......................................................................................................................08 Specifications.............................................................
Warnings and Safety Notes Warning: Be sure to read this section for your own safety. Warning Tip Warnings and Safety Notes A Tip: This section will help you maximize the performance of your charger. Note: This section will provide more detailed explanations. Note Caution Caution: Be sure to read this section to prevent accidents and damage to your charger. These warnings and safety notes are of the utmost importance. You must follow these instructions for maximum safety.
Warnings and Safety Notes Warnings and Safety Notes Standard Battery Parameters LiPo 3.7V/cell LiPo HV 3.8V/cell LiIon 3.6V/cell LiFe 3.3V/cell NiCd 1.2V/cell NiMH 1.2V/cell Pb 2.0V/cell Max. Charge Voltage 4.2V/cell 4.35V/cell 4.1V/cell 3.6V/cell 1.5V/cell 1.5V/cell 2.46V/cell Storage Voltage 3.8V/cell 3.85V/cell 3.7V/cell 3.3V/cell n/a n/a n/a ≤ 1C ≤ 1C ≤ 1C ≤ 4C ≤ 1-2C ≤ 1-2C ≤ .04C Nominal Voltage Allowable Fast Charge Min. Discharge Voltage Warning 3.0-3.3V/cell 3.
Charger Layout X4 AC Pro Specifications LCD Display Channel D Micro USB Port for PC Link USB Port Cooling Fan Channel C Channel A Power Switch Channel B AC Input 100-240V Cooling fan DC Input 11-18V Included Accessories C A Universal Balancing Cord D E F B. XH Type Balancing Cord C. XT-60 Charge Cable D. 2 Pin T-type Charge Cable E. 2 x Bare Charge Cables F. Receiver Battery Charge Cable G. DC Power Source Cable 8 H.
Features Features (continued) Four Channel Charger: The X4 AC Pro allows you to connect up to 4 batteries of varying chemistries (NiMH/NiCd/LiPo/LiFe/Lilon/LiHV/Pb) to any of the charging channels. Each channel can perform a process independently of each other. Re-Peak Mode of NiMH/NiCd Battery: In re-peak charge mode, the charger can peak charge the battery once, twice, or three times in a row automatically. This function is useful for ensuring a full battery charge.
Power Distribution Power Connections Powered by AC Household Current: In AC mode, the X4 AC Pro has a maximum charging output of 200 watts total power. This charge output can be allocated differently to each channel utilizing the Power Distribution feature. A B C D AC Max Power Set 65W LIPO BALANCE 2.0A 7.4V(2S) AC Max Power Set 35W LIPO BALANCE 2.0A 7.4V(2S) A 100W B C D AC 100-240V power source connection. LIPO BALANCE 2.0A 7.4V(2S) AC Max Power Set 50W LIPO BALANCE 2.0A 7.
Battery Connections Getting Started TO AVOID SHORT CIRCUITS, ALWAYS CONNECT THE CHARGE LEADS TO THE CHARGER FIRST, AND THEN TO THE BATTERY. REVERSE THE Warning SEQUENCE WHEN DISCONNECTING THE PACK. Lithium Battery Connection With Balance Adaptor X1 CHARGER BALANCE ADAPTOR 2S DC 11-18V BALANCE SOCKET 3S 4S 5S 6S 1 2 3 4 5 6 Initial Setup of the Charger After connecting the battery, you are now ready to set up the charger to charge your specific type of battery.
Operation Flow Chart Battery Type Process Description CHARGE The charge mode is for charging LiPo/LiFe/LiIon/ LiHV batteries in normal mode. DISCHARGE LiPo Lilon STORAGE LiFe LiHV FAST CHG BAL CHARGE CHARGE AUTO CHG NiMH NiCd 16 This program is for charging or discharging a lithium battery which will not be used again for an extended period of time. A fast charge will result in a smaller than usual charging capacity but will reduce the total charge time.
Lithium Battery Program This program is only suitable for charging/discharging Lithium chemistry batteries (LiPo, LiHV, LiIon and LiFe). The X4 AC Pro offers the following lithium charge modes: Charge, Balance Charge, Fast Charge, Storage and Discharge. The example shown here if for charging a LiPo battery in Balance Mode. Whenever a parameter value in the program needs to be adjusted, highlight the value by pressing the START/Enter button to make it blink; to change the value press the DEC or INC buttons.
Lithium Battery Program (continued) 3.81 0.00 3.82 0.00 3.81 0.00 Fuel = 66% Cell = 3.98V 66 66 This screen shows the voltage of each individual cell when a balancing cable is connected. Charged capacity percentage and average cell voltage of the pack. Program Stop During the charging process, press STOP button to stop the process. [ END: FINISH ] 100 Program Complete When the charging process is finished, an audible 12.
Lithium Battery Program (continued) Program Stop During the charging process, press STOP button to stop the process. [ END: FINISH ] 66 Program Complete When the discharging process is finished, an audible 12.60V 02001mAh sound will be heard and the charger will indicate TIME: 00:32:15 END: FINSHED. The charger displays the total pack 66 12.60V 02001mAh voltage, total mAh drawn from the battery and the elapsed time of the process.
NiMH / NiCd Battery Program (cont.) Program Start Press and hold the START START/ENTER button until you see “BATTERY CHECK...” the battery should then begin charging. BATTERY CHECK ............................ Once charging has started the screen will display the battery type, charge rate, total pack voltage, elapsed time, and total current fed in mAh. Once the battery is fully charged, the screen will read “END: FINISHED” and the charger will emit a chiming sound.
NiMH / NiCd Battery Program (cont.) Note NiMH NiMH IN RE-PEAK MODE, THE X4 AC PRO USES THE CHARGE AMPERAGE AND VOLTAGE SETTINGS ENTERED IN CHARGE MODE (SEE PAGE 20. RE-PEAK 1 After selecting the correct battery type, use the INC or DEC buttons to select the “RE-PEAK” mode. Press the START/ENTER button to confirm. RE-PEAK 1 The number of Re-Peak cycles will begin flashing use the INC or DEC buttons to select the number of Repeak cycles you want to perform up to 3 total cycles.
Pb (Lead Acid) Battery Program This program is only suitable for charging Pb (lead-acid) batteries with nominal voltages of 2 to 20V. A Pb (lead-acid) battery is significantly different from NiCD/ NiMH batteries. Pb batteries can only deliver current lower in comparison to their capacity. The same restriction applies to the charging process. Consequently, the optimum charge current can only be 1/10 of the capacity. A Pb battery cannot be used for fast charging.
System Settings Item When powered on for the first time, your X4 AC Pro charger will load with default values in the programmable user settings. Each channel has it’s own system setting allowing for a great of flexibility in controlling the various processes. Use the INC or DEC buttons to scroll to the BATT/PROGRAM SYSTEM SETTING-> screen, press the START/ENTER button to enter the systems setting menu.
Memory Preset - Data Save/Load The Save Data and Load Data programs make it easy to store and load charge and discharge profiles for up to 10 batteries per channel. Data can be saved for each battery type and each charge mode available with the X4 AC Pro. This allows you to recall data for each battery when charging or discharging without having to set up the program over again. You can also edit settings for each saved battery. Per Cell Discharge Voltage: Enter the desired end DSCH VOLTAGE 3.
Battery Meter Battery Resistance Meter The user can check the battery’s total voltage, the highest voltage, the lowest voltage and each cell’s voltage. Connect the battery via the charger’s main battery lead to battery socket and balance wires to the balance socket as shown below. The X4 AC Pro has the ability to check your battery’s total internal resistance, highest total resistance, lowest total resistance and the resistance of each cell.
Warnings and Error Messages In the event of an error or fault, the screen will display a message and emit an audible sound. REVERSE POLARITY Incorrect polarity detected. CONNECTION BREAK The connection to the battery has been broken. CONNECT ERROR CHECK MAIN PORT The main battery connection is incorrect. BALANCE CONNECT ERROR The Balance Cable on a Lithium Battery is not connected. The DC input voltage is less than the value set in system settings.
Warranty and Service Warranty and Service (cont.) LIABILITY EXCLUSION SERVICE AND REPAIR INFORMATION This charger is designed and approved exclusively for use with the types of batteries stated in this Instruction Manual. Hitec RCD, USA accepts no liability of any kind if the charger is used for any purpose other than that stated.
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