NiMH / LiPo Fast Charger owner’s manual
• EZ-PEAK LIVE DUAL • Never charge LiPo battery packs in series or parallel. Important warnings for users of Lithium Polymer (LiPo) batteries: Charging packs in series or parallel may result in Lithium Polymer (LiPo) batteries are significantly improper charger cell recognition and an improper more volatile than other rechargeable batteries. charging rate that may lead to overcharging, cell • ONLY use a Lithium Polymer (LiPo) balance charger imbalance, cell damage, and fire.
EZ-PEAK LIVE DUAL • 3 Charging and handling precautions for all battery types: If any of these conditions (see page 2) are observed, • ALWAYS proceed with caution and use good common sense at all times. do not charge or use the battery pack. Follow the disposal instructions included with your battery to • Charge only NiMH packs or 2s–4s LiPo battery packs. • This appliance is not intended for use by persons properly and safely dispose of the battery.
• EZ-PEAK LIVE DUAL • • • • • • DO NOT operate the charger in a cluttered space, or place objects on top of the charger or batteries. • If any battery or battery cell is damaged in any way, NEVER charge batteries on wood, cloth, carpet or on do NOT charge, discharge, or use the battery. any other flammable material. ALWAYS charge batteries in a well-ventilated area. • Keep a Class D fire extinguisher nearby in case of fire.
• Never attempt to charge more batteries than the charger was designed to charge. • DO NOT disassemble the charger. • REMOVE the batteries from your model or device before charging. • DO NOT expose the charger to water or moisture. • ALWAYS store battery packs safely out of the reach of children and pets. • If the charger power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by Traxxas in order to avoid a hazard. • DO NOT charge batteries under ANY of the following conditions: - Batteries that are hot to the touch.
LiPo Balance Connector (without iD) Traxxas High-Current Connector with iD Traxxas High-Current Connector (4S) with iD and integrated balance wires Integrated Balance Wires 6 • EZ-PEAK LIVE DUAL If you have a battery that is labeled as or appears to be a LiPo but it does not have a balance connector, do not attempt to charge the battery.
Battery Type iD Logo Do not attempt to charge any battery that has a missing or unreadable label that prevents you from properly identifying the battery type and specifications. WARNING: FIRE HAZARD! NiMH (Nickel-Metal Hydride) batteries are constructed using 5, 6, 7, or 8 round battery cells that are soldered together and wrapped with heat shrink material. NiMH batteries do not have a separate balance wire.
A. B. C. D. E. Start/Stop Button LiPo Charge Mode Select App Live LED Charge Status LED Charge Progress LEDs 8 • EZ-PEAK LIVE DUAL J Know your Charger I F. G. H. I. J.
2200-10000mAh 1400-8400mAh 5000-6700mAh 2-cell LiPo, 7.4v 3-cell LiPo,11.1v 4-cell LiPo, 14.8v 8-cell NiMH 7-cell NiMH EZ-PEAK LIVE DUAL • 9 13.4A 16A 16A 2A 4A 5A 4A 5A 4A 5A 1200-1800mAh 3000-4200mAh 4300-5000mAh 3000-4200mAh 4300-5000mAh 3000-4200mAh 4300-5000mAh 6-cell NiMH 2A 1200-1800mAh 5-cell NiMH EZ-Peak Live Dual™ Maximum Charge Rate Capacity 200W, 4-17V Charger Output Traxxas iD Battery Type 100-240V, 50-60Hz, 2.
• EZ-PEAK LIVE DUAL Confirm that the red NiMH LED is lit for the connected NiMH batter(ies). The Start button(s) will light blue indicating that iD batter(ies) are connected and ready to charge. 2. Verify the charge settings The charger will recognize the iD batter(ies) and show you the charge settings. NiMH with iD 1.
The EZ-Peak Live Dual will trickle charge your NiMH batter(ies) at a minimum of 100mA for 12 hours after the charge cycle is complete. The charger will play a “charge complete” tone to indicate charging is complete. The alert tone will play 3 times and stop. 4. Charge cycle complete Press and hold the Start button for 2 seconds. The charger will play a tone and the green progress LED will flash, indicating that charging has started. The red charge progress LEDs will light as the batter(ies) charge.
• EZ-PEAK LIVE DUAL Confirm that the green LiPo LED is lit for the connected LiPo batter(ies). The Start button(s) will light blue indicating that iD batter(ies) are connected and ready to charge. 2. Verify the charge settings Battery Type LiPo with iD The charger will recognize the iD batter(ies) and show you the charge settings. 1.
EZ-PEAK LIVE DUAL • 13 Balance Charge (recommended) Always balance charge your LiPo batteries for maximum capacity, voltage, and battery life. This is the default setting for Traxxas iD batteries. The EZ-Peak Live Dual performs a balance charge quickly and efficiently. The fast charge LiPo setting is for occasional use only. LiPo batteries that become severely out of balance over time can create a hazard if one or more cells are discharged below the recommended safe voltage during use.
• EZ-PEAK LIVE DUAL The charger will play a “charge complete” tone to indicate charging is complete. The alert tone will play 3 times and stop. 5. Charge cycle complete Press and hold the Start button for 2 seconds. The charger will play a tone and the green progress LED will flash, indicating that charging has started. The red charge progress LEDs will light as the batter(ies) charge. Press the Start button at any time to stop charging.
EZ-PEAK LIVE DUAL • 15 MAXX charge allows you to charge high capacity batteries at a faster charge rate. Use this feature to charge your 5000 mAh NiMH batteries at 5 amps and your LiPo batteries at a “2C” charge rate (2C is 2 times the capacity; 4000 mAh x 2 = 8000 mAh or 8 amps). Charging priority is given to the right charger output port once the MAXX charge button is pressed; the left charger output port remains active, but will charge the connected battery at a decreased charge rate.
• EZ-PEAK LIVE DUAL 1. Plug the charger into an AC wall outlet. Open the EZ-Peak Live App on your mobile device. 2. Press the Bluetooth® Link button on the side of the charger. The blue LED will blink. 3. Within 10 seconds, tap the “Press Here to Connect” button in the app. 4. The Bluetooth® icon in the status bar will turn blue and the blue Bluetooth® LED on the side of the charger will glow solid. 5. The EZ-Peak Live charger and the EZ-Peak Live App are now paired.
iD Battery Specifications Connected Chargers (up to 4) EZ-PEAK LIVE DUAL • 17 The EZ-Peak Live App contains a passcode-protected safety lock that limits the charger to iD-only operation, even when connected to the app on another iOS® or Android™ device. This feature allows the charger to be locked so that inexperienced users (such as children) do not have access to manual settings for the charger and the risks associated with using manual settings (see Warnings on page 2).
Charging History Charge Status 18 • EZ-PEAK LIVE DUAL LiPo Charge Settings Cell Voltage Checker Never leave batteries unattended while charging. Remote monitoring via the EZ-Peak Live App is not a substitute for being present to watch over and tend to batteries being charged. Batteries being charged should always be visible and monitored in person in case there is an unexpected problem that requires immediate attention.
EZ-PEAK LIVE DUAL • 19 1. Open the EZ-Peak Live App on your mobile device; plug the charger into an AC wall outlet, and then connect the batter(ies) as shown Advanced Mode allows you to choose and configure the charge settings for the charger. Advanced Mode is needed for charging batteries that are not equipped with iD technology. It is not possible to manually configure your charge settings without the Traxxas EZ-Peak Live App connected to the charger. Advanced Mode BATTERY CHEMISTRY AND CHARGE MODE.
• EZ-PEAK LIVE DUAL NiMH battery Advanced Mode (manual settings) Advanced Mode must be enabled by the user. Follow the on-screen prompts in the EZ-Peak Live App.
EZ-PEAK LIVE DUAL • 21 Note that in Advanced Mode, once the charge settings are configured, the charge process cannot be started from the app. Once the app sends these charge settings to the charger, the Start button(s) will blink green indicating that it is ready for you to verify the connected batter(ies). Press and hold the Start button(s) to begin the charging process. Follow the instructions in the app. Tap the Help button ? in the lower right of the app display for more detail.
• EZ-PEAK LIVE DUAL If the LiPo and NiMH LEDs alternately blink, then the balance connector is either disconnected or damaged. This creates the risk of fire or possible injury to youself and others. DO NOT attempt to charge this LiPo battery. WARNING: FIRE HAZARD! connection is required by the charger and the EZ-Peak Live App before displaying the LiPo charging options.
The charger will play a “charge complete” tone to indicate charging is complete. The alert tone will play 3 times and stop. 4. Charge cycle complete Press and hold the Start button for 2 seconds. The charger will play a tone and the green progress LED will flash, indicating that charging has started. The red charge progress LEDs will light as the batter(ies) charge. Press the Start button at any time to stop charging. The charger will play a tone, indicating that charging has been canceled. 3.
a. Verify that the balance connector is plugged into the charger (if charging a non-iD LiPo battery). b. Disconnect the battery and check its condition. Ensure it is within safe voltage levels. c. Use the EZ-Peak Live App to verify charge settings. The detected battery type does not match the charger configuration. The battery or cell voltage is too high or too low to charge safely. Contact Traxxas Customer Support.
Error Code Disconnect the battery. DO NOT attempt to charge this battery. Contact Traxxas Customer Support. Balance connector is either disconnected or damaged.
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October 19, 2017 Signed: ___________________________ Date: ___________________ https://traxxas.com/compliance Declaration of Conformity for RED Directive Traxxas LP hereby declares that this product is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available online at: EZ-PEAK LIVE DUAL • 27 FCC Compliance This device contains a module that complies with the limits for a Class B digital device as described in part 15 of the FCC rules.
October 19, 2017 Signed: ___________________________ Date: ___________________ https://traxxas.com/compliance Declaration of Conformity for RED Directive Traxxas LP hereby declares that this product is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available online at: EZ-PEAK LIVE DUAL • 27 FCC Compliance This device contains a module that complies with the limits for a Class B digital device as described in part 15 of the FCC rules.
October 19, 2017 Signed: ___________________________ Date: ___________________ https://traxxas.com/compliance Declaration of Conformity for RED Directive Traxxas LP hereby declares that this product is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available online at: EZ-PEAK LIVE DUAL • 27 FCC Compliance This device contains a module that complies with the limits for a Class B digital device as described in part 15 of the FCC rules.
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