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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction.…..…..…..…..…..…..…..…..…..…..…..…..…..…..…..….01 Charger Layout…..…..…..…..…..…..…..…..…..….…..…..…..…........03 Special Features…..…..…..…..…..…..…..…..…..….........................04 Warnings and Safety Information…..…..…..…..…..…..…..…..…..…..06 Default User Preferences Setup…..…..…..…..…..…..…..…..…..…...09 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the Hitec X4 AC Plus Multi-Charger.
INTRODUCTION CHARGER LAYOUT The Hitec X4 AC Plus allows you to charge up to four different batteries simultaneously. The charger will automatically charge all 4 batteries at a time to their maximum capacity. Additionally the batteries being charged do not need to have the same configuration or the same chemistry. Therefore you can connect any one of a NiMH/NiCD/LiPo/LiFe battery into any of the charging ports. This eliminates the time consuming efforts of charging all your batteries separately.
SPECIAL FEATURES Optimized Operating Software The software in X4 AC Plus automatically controls the current rate during the charging or discharging process. This feature can prevent the user from overcharging their batteries which could lead to damage or injury.
WARNINGS AND SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES OR THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAN RESULT IN SEVERE INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF LIFE. Please read this entire instruction manual completely and attentively before using this product, as it covers a wide range of information on operation and safety. Never leave the charger unattended when it is connected to its power supply. If any malfunction is found, TERMINATE THE PROCESS AT ONCE and refer to the instruction manual.
WARNINGS AND SAFETY INFORMATION DEFAULT USER PREFERENCES SETUP Discharging The main purpose of discharging a battery is to clean the residual capacity of the battery or to reduce the battery’s voltage to a defined level. It is critical that the same attention be paid to the discharging process as to the charging process. The final discharge voltage should be set correctly to avoid deep discharging. Lithium batteries cannot be discharged to voltage lower than the minimum voltage for the cell type.
DEFAULT USER PREFERENCES SETUP DEFAULT USER PREFERENCES SETUP NiMh & NiCd Delta Peak Sensitivity Setting DEC INC DEC INC DEC INC This feature sets the cutoff voltage for the automatic charge termination of a NiMH and NiCd battery pack. The setting can range from 5 to 20mV per cell, the default is 12mV for NiCd batteries and 7mV for NiMH, the parameters are set individually for NiCd and NiMh batteries.
PROGRAM FLOW CHART PROGRAM DISPLAY INFORMATION You can view a variety of information on the LCD screen during the charge and discharge process. Press the DEC key to display and scroll through these settings. When connected to the balancing port you can monitor the voltage of each individual cell by pressing the INC key. When the program is completed, the final voltage is displayed. DEC When the capacity cutoff function is turned on, the capacity value is displayed.
CHARGING LITHIUM CHEMISTRY (LiPo/Lilo/LiFe) TYPE BATTERIES Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) Nominal Voltage Level: 3.6V per cell Max. Charge Voltage: 4.1V per cell Allowable Fast Charge Current: 1C or less Min. Discharge Voltage Cut Off Level: 2.5V per cell or higher Lithium Polymer (Li-Po) Nominal Voltage Level: 3.7V per cell Max. Charge Voltage: 4.2V per cell Allowable Fast Charge Current: 1C or less Discharge Voltage Cut Off Level: 3.0V per cell or higher Lithium Ferrite (LiFe) Nominal Voltage Level: 3.
CHARGING LITHIUM CHEMISTRY (LiPo/Lilo/LiFe) TYPE BATTERIES DISCHARGING LITHIUM CHEMISTRY (LiPo/Lilo/LiFe) TYPE BATTERIES NOTE During the discharge process the X4 AC Plus’s Microprocessor monitors the voltage of each cell during the Storage Mode or Discharge process. If the voltage of any cell is abnormal, the charger will display an error message and immediately terminate the program. Before disconnecting the battery review the error message then press the INC button to display which cell is.
CHARGING/ DISCHARGING AND CYCLING NiCd OR NiMh BATTERIES Discharging NiCd or NiMh Batteries DEC INC DEC INC Batt Type Stop Set the discharge current on the left and the voltage cutoff on the right by pressing the START/ENTER key for more than 3 seconds to start the program. Discharge current can be set from 0.1-1.0A and voltage cutoff from 0.1-25.0V. Start ‘>3 seconds’ Enter This screen indicates the discharging state. You can press the START/ENTER key to alter the discharge current.
BATTERY DATA PRESET STORAGE AND LOAD FEATURE For your convenience, the X4 AC Plus has a data storage and load program that can store up to five preset battery charge or discharge configurations. You can recall these settings when charging or discharging without having to setup the program again. To get to the save data screen press the BATT. TYPE/ STOP button until you see the Save Data screen. Press the START/ENTER key to modify the menu, and use the INC or DEC to change the parameters.
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES WARRANTY AND SERVICE INFORMATION ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY P.C. Link Adapter PN: 44168 XH Adaptor PN:44155 Temperature Sensor Cable PN:44159 EH Adaptor PN:44154 TP/FP Adaptor PN:44152 HP/PQ Adaptor PN:44153 CONFORMITY AND REGULATORY INFORMATION The Hitec X4 AC Plus satisfies all relevant and mandatory FCC and EC regulatory directives including the following.
USER PRESET DATA USER NOTES Charger Port 1 Presets Preset No. Battery Type Charge Mode Charge/Discharge Current Charge/Discharge Voltage Charge Mode Charge/Discharge Current Charge/Discharge Voltage Charge Mode Charge/Discharge Current Charge/Discharge Voltage Charge Mode Charge/Discharge Current Charge/Discharge Voltage 1 2 3 4 5 Charger Port 2 Presets Preset No. Battery Type 1 2 3 4 5 Charger Port 3 Presets Preset No. Battery Type 1 2 3 4 5 Charger Port 4 Presets Preset No.