Table of contents Introduction...............................................................................3 Warnings and Safety Notes.......................................................4 Charger Layout........................................................................10 Specifications...........................................................................11 Features....................................................................................12 Power Supply Connections..................
Introduction We are excited that you have selected the Hitec X1 Pro battery balance charger and discharger. Capable of charging all battery types including Lithium, NiCd/NiMH and Lead-Acid chemistries with a tremendous 230-watt charge amperage rate, this professional charger is innovatively designed and engineered, providing a safe and reliable performance. Take charge of your hobby with Hitec! Please read this entire operating manual before using the X1 Pro Charger.
Introduction (cont.) FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS CAN BE CONSIDERED NEGLIGENCE BY THE OPERATOR AND MAY NEGATE ANY CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES INCURRED. Hitec RCD USA will not be held responsible for any damages or injuries that may occur by persons who fail to follow these warnings or who fail to properly follow the instructions in this manual. Warnings and Safety Notes Warning: Be sure to read this section for your own safety.
Warnings and Safety Notes AA The allowable DC input voltage is 11-18V DC. AA Keep the charger away from dust, damp, rain, heat, direct sunlight and excessive vibration. AA If the charger is dropped or suffers any type of impact, it should be inspected by an authorized service station before using it again. AA This charger and the battery should be put on a heat-resistant, non-flammable and non-conductive surface. AA Never place a charger on a car seat, carpet or similar surface.
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Warnings and Safety Notes (cont.) Standard Battery Parameters Nominal Voltage Max. Charge Voltage Storage Voltage Min. Discharge Voltage LiPo LiIon LiFe NiCd NiMH 3.7V/cell 3.6V/cell 3.3V/cell 1.2V/cell 1.2V/cell 4.2V/cell 4.1V/cell 3.6V/cell 1.5V/cell 1.5V/cell 3.8V/cell 3.7V/cell 3.3V/cell n/a n/a 3.0-3.3V/cell 2.9-3.2V/cell 2.6-2.9V/cell 0.1-1.1V/cell 0.1-1.1V/cell Pb 2.0V/cell 2.46V/cell n/a 1.
Warnings and Safety Notes (cont.) charge current. For maximum safety and charging effectiveness, always match or exceed the main battery lead rating when assembling or selecting your charging leads. If you charge a battery at a high current rate (amperage) with a charging lead not rated for the chosen amperage, the wire could get hot, catch fire, short out and/or potentially destroy your battery and the charger. When in doubt, always use a higher gauge wire (lower AWG number).
Warnings and Safety Notes (cont.) Discharging The X1 Pro discharging functions have two specific purposes: • • Refreshing the capacity of a Nickel-based battery that has lost capacity over time (NiMH or NiCd). Reducing the voltage of a Lithium battery for safe storage. Lithium chemistry battery packs should only be discharged to their minimum safe voltage, no lower. Deep discharging a Warning Lithium cell will do permanent damage.
cHarGer laYouT 1. X1 Pro Charger 4. DC Input Power Cable 2. Balance Adaptor 5. 18AWG Wire Charging Cable 3. Balancing Board 6. 2S LiPo Hardcase Charging Lead LCD Display DC Input 11-18V (XT60 Type) Balance Socket Temp.
CHARGER LAYOUT Smart Cooling Fan DC Input 11-18V Micro USB Port for PC Control and Firmware Upgrade Specifications Input Voltage Range 11~18 Volts DC Charge Circuit Power 180 Watts Disharge Circuit Power 30 Watts Charge Current Range 0.1-16.0 Amps Discharge Current Range 0.1-8.
Features Compact and Unique Design The X1 Pro is a super-compact, portable charging system with a unique design that incorporates a joystick input device for very simple operation. Two DC Inputs There are two DC inputs, one located on the right side of the charger and the other on the bottom for docking into the ePowerBox 17A (230W 13.8V Switch DC Power Supply - Part No. 44216).
Features (cont.) Fast and Storage Mode of Lithium Batteries The X1 Pro features two styles of charging. “Fast” charge reduces the charge duration while “Store” controls the final voltage of your battery to optimize your packs for long term storage and maximum lifespan. Cyclic Charging/Discharging A battery can be cycled 1 to 5 times consecutively. This process is good for refreshing and balancing your battery.
feaTures (cont.) delta-Peak sensitivity for niMH/nicd This automatic charge termination program is based on the principle of delta-peak voltage detection. When the battery’s voltage exceeds the threshold, the charging process will be terminated automatically. automatic charging current limit The charging current can be set by the user when charging NiCd or NiMH batteries. The "AUTO" charging mode, however, is recommended when charging NiMH batteries with low impedance and capacity.
PoWer suPPlY connecTIons This charger is powered by an 11-18V DC power source. There are two pairs of DC input sockets: one is used for the connection of a DC power cord (XT60 type connector) and is located on the right side of the charger, while the other is used for docking into the ePowerBox 17A Power Supply and is located on the bottom of the charger. This socket accepts banana plug type connectors.
baTTerY connecTIons (cont.) connecTInG THe baTTerY before connecting a battery, it is absolutely essential to check one last time that you have set the parameters correctly. If the settings are incorrect, the battery may be damaged and could even burst into flames or explode. 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.
oPeraTInG THe X1 Pro cHarGer The joystick feature makes operating the X1 Pro very easy. Simply toggle the joysick up, down, right or left to scroll through the various programs and change program settings. Detailed descriptions of how to locate and edit each program feature is given in the following sections. Toggle the joystick up or down to scroll through the various programs/modes or to increase/decrease program settings.
Lithium CHEMISTRY BATTERIES This program is only suitable for charging/discharging lithium (LiPo/LiIon/LiFe) batteries. Lithium - Charge Modes The X1 Pro offers the following lithium charge modes: Charge, Balance Charge, Fast Charge, Storage and Discharge. Before selecting a charge mode, it is critical that you select the correct type of lithium battery to be charged. Failure to do Warning so can result in damage to the battery and possible explosion.
Lithium - Charge Mode (cont.) In the Charge Mode, lithium batteries can be charged without the use of a balance Note adaptor. A balance adapter can be used, but it is not required. balance charge mode is ALWAYS recommended for any battery with a balance lead. See page 16 for the appropriate charging connections setup for this operation. First, select the correct battery type by following the instructions on page 18.
Lithium - Charge Mode (cont.) cell count does not match, toggle left (◄) once to return to the previous screen and carefully check the number of cells of the battery pack before proceeding. Once charging has commenced, the charger will display the following real-time information: battery type/cell count, charging current, battery voltage, charging time and charged capactiy. Li3s 1.2A 12.
Lithium - Balance Charge Mode (cont.) Before you begin charging your battery, make sure you have read and understand Warning all of the warnings and safety information contained on pages 4-9. See page 16 for the appropriate charging connections setup for this operation. First, select the correct battery type by following the instructions on page 18. Once you have set the correct battery type, toggle up (▲) or down (▼) until you see the “LiPo BALANCE” screen. LiPo balance 0.8A 22.
Lithium - Balance Charge Mode (cont.) Once charging has commenced, the charger will display the following real-time information: battery type/cell count, charging current, battery voltage, charging time and charged capactiy. Li3s 1.2A 12.69V BAL 022:43 00682 During charging, the battery should be placed inside a fireproof/retardant bag and Caution on a fireproof surface, away from other combustible objects. 4.09 4.09V 4.09V During charging you may toggle up (▲) once 0.00 0.00V 0.
Lithium - fast Charge Mode (cont.) First, select the correct battery type by following the instructions on page 18. Once you have set the correct battery type, toggle up (▲) or down (▼) until you see the “LiPo fast chg” screen. LiPo fast chg 0.8A 22.2V(6S) Toggle right (►) once and the amp rate value will begin flashing. Toggle up (▲) or down (▼) to adjust the value to the desired rate. Follow the instructions provided with your battery when setting the amp rate. LiPo fast chg 0.8A 22.
Lithium - fast Charge Mode (cont.) During charging, the battery should be placed inside a fireproof/retardant bag Caution and on a fireproof surface, away from other combustible objects. 4.09 4.09V 4.09V If you are using a balance adaptor, during 0.00 0.00V 0.00V charging you may toggle up (▲) once to view the voltage of each individual cell. Once the battery is fully charged, the screen will read “[END:finish]” and the charger will emit a chiming sound. Toggle left (◄) once to stop charging.
Lithium - storage Mode (cont.) First, select the correct battery type by following the instructions on page 18. Once you have set the correct battery type, toggle up (▲) or down (▼) until you see the “LiPo storage” screen. LiPo storage 8.1A 22.2V(6S) Toggle right (►) once and the amp rate value will begin flashing. Toggle up (▲) or down (▼) to adjust the value to the desired rate. Follow the instructions provided with your battery when setting the amp rate. LiPo storage 0.8A 22.
Lithium - storage Mode (cont.) During charging, the battery should be placed inside a fireproof/retardant bag Caution and on a fireproof surface, away from other combustible objects. 4.09 4.09V 4.09V During charging you may toggle up (▲) 0.00 0.00V 0.00V once to view the voltage of each individual cell. Once the battery charge has reached storage level, the screen will read “[storage finished]” and the charger will emit a chiming sound. Toggle left (◄) once to stop charging.
Lithium - discharge Mode (cont.) Note charge program as this is the safest method of storing your lithium chemistry batteries. In DISCharge Mode, lithium batteries can be DIScharged with or without the use of a balance adaptor. The use of A balance adaptor is recommended for discharging any battery that has a balance lead. Before you begin discharging your battery, make sure you have read and understand Warning all of the warnings and safety information contained on pages 4-9.
Lithium - discharge Mode (cont.) Toggle and hold the joysick to the right (►) for three seconds and you will see “BATTERY CHECK WAIT...” followed by the “confirm/cancel“ screen. This screen displays the number of cells you set up as ”R” and the number of cells detected by the processor as “S”. If both numbers are identical, you may toggle right (►) once to confirm and begin discharging.
NiCd/NiMH This program is only suitable for charging/discharging NiCd/NiMH batteries. NiCd/NiMH - Charge Modes The X1Pro offers the following NiCd/NiMH charge modes: Charge, Auto Charge, Discharge, Re-Peak and Cycle. Before selecting a charge mode, it is critical that you select the correct type of Warning lithium battery to be charged. Failure to do so can result in damage to the battery and possible explosion.
NiCd/NiMH - Charge Mode (cont.) Toggle and hold the joysick to the right (►) for three seconds to begin charging. Once charging has commenced, the charger will display the following real-time information: battery type, charging current, battery voltage, charging time and charged capactiy. NiMH 1.6A 5.96V CHG 003:43 00090 Once the battery is fully charged, the screen will read “END:FINISHED” and the charger will emit a chiming sound. Toggle left (◄) once to stop charging.
NiCd/NiMH - auto Charge ModE (cont.) Toggle and hold the joysick to the right (►) for three seconds to begin charging. Once charging has commenced, the charger will display the following real-time information: battery type, charging current, battery voltage, charging time and charged capactiy. NiMH 1.6A 5.96V AUT 003:43 00090 Once the battery is fully charged, the screen will read “END:FINISHED” and the charger will emit a chiming sound. Toggle left (◄) once to stop charging.
NiCD/NiMH - Discharge ModE (cont.) Toggle and hold the joysick to the right (►) for three seconds to begin discharging. Once disharging has commenced, the charger will display the following real-time information: battery type, discharging current, battery voltage, discharging time and discharged capactiy. NiMH 1.0A 5.96V DSC 001:43 00030 Once discharging is complete, the screen will read “[discharge finished]” and the charger will emit a chiming sound. Toggle left (◄) once to stop discharging.
NiCd/NiMH - Re-Peak ModE (cont.) charge the battery a maximum of 3 times consecutively. The X1 Pro will use the amperage value entered in Charge Mode for this operation. Toggle and hold the joysick to the right (►) for three seconds to begin charging. Once charging has commenced, the charger will display the following real-time information: battery type, charging current, battery voltage, charging time and charged capactiy. NiMH 1.6A 5.
NiCd/NiMH - cycle ModE (cont.) Select the correct battery type by following the instructions on page 29. Once you have set the correct battery type, toggle up (▲) or down (▼) until you see the “NiMH CYCLE” screen. The Cycle Mode gives you two cycling options: “DCHG>CHG“ or “CHG>DCHG“. The “DCHG>CHG“ option will first discharged the battery and then charge the battery. The “CHG>DCHG“ option will first charge the battery and then discharge the battery.
Pb (Lead-Acid) 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 lower currents than 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.
Pb Charge Mode (cont.) After selecting the correct battery type, if the screen does not read “CHARGE”, toggle up (▲) or down (▼) to select the “CHARGE“ mode. Pb CHARGE 0.1A 2.0V(1P) Toggle right (►) once and the amp rate value will begin flashing. Toggle up (▲) or down (▼) to adjust the value to the desired rate. Follow the instructions provided with your battery when setting the amp rate. The amp rate should be set to 1/10 of capacity. Pb CHARGE 0.7A 2.
Pb DISCharge Mode Before you begin discharging your battery, make sure you have read and understand Warning all of the warnings and safety information contained on pages 4-9. After selecting the correct battery type, if the screen does not read “DISCHARGE”, toggle up (▲) or down (▼) to select the “DISCHARGE“ mode. Pb DISCHARGE 0.1A 2.0V(1P) Toggle right (►) once and the amp rate value will begin flashing. Toggle up (▲) or down (▼) to adjust the value to the desired rate.
usInG THe HITec cHarGe MasTer sofTWare The free “Hitec Charge Master” software gives you unparalleled ability to operate the charger through the computer. You can monitor pack voltage, cell voltage and other data during charging and discharging. Hitec Charge Master also allows you to graph process data in real-time and you can control charging and update the X1 Pro’s firmware all from the software interface.
Battery memory The X1 Pro can store up to 10 different battery profiles. This allows you to easily recall stored profiles without having to go through the setup process each time you charge a battery. When you power on the X1 Pro, toggle down (▼) repeatedly until you see “BATT MEMORY”. Toggle right (►) once to enter the “BATT MEMORY” program. Battery Memory Number When you enter the “BATT MEMORY” program, the battery profile number will be flashing.
Battery memory (cont.) Discharge Current Setting Toggle up (▲) once to enter the “DSCH CURRENT” screen. Toggle right (►) once and the amperage value will begin flashing. Toggle up (▲) or down (▼) to change the amperage value. Toggle right (►) once to set the amperage. DSCH CURRENT 2.2A Discharge Voltage Setting (3.0-3.3v per cell) Toggle up (▲) once to enter the “DSCH VOLTAGE” screen. Toggle right (►) once and the voltage value will begin flashing. Toggle up (▲) or down (▼) to change the voltage value.
Battery memory (cont.) Once the profile has been saved, the “BATT MEMORY” screen will appear. The second line on this screen will automatically scroll through the various parameters that have been set for this battery profile. To load a preset battery profile enter the “BATT MEMORY” screen and toggle up (▲) or down (▼) to find the profile number you wish to use. Toggle and hold the joysick to the right (►) for three seconds and the profile will be loaded.
system set up When the X1 Pro is powered on for the first time, all system settings will be set to default. Each parameter can be adjusted by the user, allowing for greater control of the charge process for the specific battery being charged. When you power on the X1 Pro you will be at the “program select” screen. Toggle up (▲) until you see “system set->”. Rest Time During the charge>discharge or discharge>charge cycle, batteries increase in temperature.
system set up (cont.) safety timer ON 120Min Toggle up (▲) until you see the “safety timer” screen. Toggle right (►) once and “ON“ or “OFF” will begin flashing. Toggle up (▲) or down (▼) once to change this setting. Toggle right (►) once and the timer value will begin flashing. Toggle up (▲) or down (▼) to adjust the timer value. Toggle right (►) once to set the Safety Timer. Capacity Cut-Off This program provides a maximum capacity protection function.
system set up (cont.) Input Power Low Cut-Off This function monitors the voltage of the input source used to power the charger. If the voltage drops below the user setting, the program will end immediately to protect the input source. Toggle up (▲) once and you will see the “Input Power Low Cut-Off” screen. Toggle right (►) once and the voltage value will begin flashing. Toggle up (▲) or down (▼) to adjust the voltage value. Toggle right (►) once to set the Input Power Low Cut-Off.
Warnings and Error Messages REVERSE POLARITY Connection Break Connect error check main port Balance Connect error The battery/charger connections (red/black) are reversed. The battery connection has been disconnected. The battery connection is wrong. The balance connection is wrong. dc in too low The input voltage is less than 11V. dc in too high The input voltage is higher than 18V. cell error Low voltage The voltage of one cell in the battery pack is too low.
Warnings and Error Messages (cont.) over charge capacity limit over time limit battery was full The battery capacity is higher than the maximum set by the user. The charging time is higher than the maximum set by the user. In balance mode, the battery voltage is higher than the maximum set by the user. Warranty and Service LIABILITY EXCLUSION This charger is designed and approved exclusively for use with the types of batteries stated in this Instruction Manual.
Warranty and Service (cont.) and damages due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, improper installation, or damages caused by alterations by unauthorized persons or entities. This warranty only applies to the original purchaser of this product and for products purchased and used in the United States of America, Canada and Mexico. Plastic cases are not covered by this warranty.
Warranty and Service (cont.) SERVICE AND REPAIR INFORMATION To have your Hitec charger serviced: 1. Visit the Hitec website at www.hitecrcd.com and download the service request form (under Support section). 2. Fill out the service request form completely and include a copy of your original receipt showing the purchase date. 3. Package your product in its original packaging or use a suspension-type packaging (foam peanuts or crumpled newspaper).
