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 Specifications Congratulations on your choice of the Hitec X1 Touch digital, intelligent touch screen interface charger from Hitec RCD USA. The Hitec X1 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 Touch is equipped with a 3.2” color touch sensitive LCD screen. Featuring an intuitive, easy-to-use setup system, the X1 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.
POWER SUPPLY CONNECTIONS PROGRAMING INTERFACE The X1 Touch can be powered either from a wall outlet supplying 100240VAC (50-60Hz) using the included AC power cord, or from a 12VDC automotive battery or an 11 ~ 18 volt DC, 30 amp power supply. If using an automotive-type battery, make sure it is fully charged before using the X1 Touch. A fully charged 12VDC automotive battery should have a nominal voltage of about 13.8V. Using the supplied 4mm bullet connectors and ePower 30A power supply.
User interface Safety Protection 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. Next - Takes you to the next setting screen.
CHARGER PARAMETERS CHARGER OPERATIONS 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. By setting the END VOLTAGE CHARGE to any POSITIVE SETTING above the default value, you ACCEPT ALL RESPONSIBILITY for ANY DAMAGES, INJURY, or any other LOSS which may result.
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.) 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.
CHARGER OPERATIONS (cont.) CHARGER OPERATIONS (cont.) 3. PROGRAM START Touch the start button or touch and hold the framed Operation Program for 3 seconds to start the program. The charger will check the number of battery cells automatically. If the detected result and your setting match, the charger will begin the selected operation. 4. PROGRAM STOP To stop the charge or discharge process, touch STOP.
CHARGER OPERATIONS (cont.) 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. GRAPH The X1 Touch also has the ability to display the total pack voltage in a graph which helps the user monitor the charging status. Touch “GRAPH” to show the charging or discharging curve.
CHARGER OPERATIONS (cont.) MEMORY PRESETS – DATA STORE/LOAD The X1 Touch charger can store up to 5 different charge/discharge profiles for your convenience. These stored profiles can be recalled quickly without having to go through the setup process. 1. Storing Presets Enter the Presets menu and touch edit next to the preset you would like to create.
Warranty and Service notes LIABILITY EXCLUSION 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. We are unable to ensure that you follow the instructions supplied with the charger, and we have no control over the methods you employ for using, operating and maintaining the device.
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