NiMH / LiPo Fast Charger owner’s manual
Thank you for purchasing the Traxxas EZ-Peak Live™ charger. This charger features exclusive Traxxas innovations that make charging batteries easier and safer than ever. If you have any questions or concerns about your charger, please contact our customer support team for fast, friendly answers and solutions. WARNING! CAUTION! DANGER! FIRE HAZARD! CHARGING AND DISCHARGING BATTERIES HAS THE POTENTIAL FOR FIRE, EXPLOSION, SERIOUS INJURY, AND PROPERTY DAMAGE IF NOT PERFORMED PER THE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING! CAUTION! DANGER! (continued) FIRE HAZARD! If any of these conditions (see page 2) are observed, do not charge or use the battery pack. Follow the disposal instructions included with your battery to properly and safely dispose of the battery. • Do not store or charge LiPo batteries with or around other batteries or battery packs of any type, including other LiPos. • Store and transport your LiPo batteries in a cool dry place. Do not store in direct sunlight.
WARNING! CAUTION! DANGER! (continued) FIRE HAZARD! • DO NOT operate the charger in a cluttered space, or place objects on top of the charger or battery. • NEVER charge batteries on wood, cloth, carpet or on • If any battery or battery cell is damaged in any way, any other flammable material. do NOT charge, discharge, or use the battery. • ALWAYS charge batteries in a well-ventilated area. • Keep a Class D fire extinguisher nearby in case of fire.
WARNING! CAUTION! DANGER! (continued) FIRE HAZARD! • Never attempt to charge more batteries than the charger was designed to charge. • DO NOT disassemble the charger. • REMOVE the battery 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.
Updating Firmware Your EZ-Peak Live charger has the ability to receive firmware updates that can add new features and capabilities. Firmware updates are performed via the EZ-Peak Live App (see Traxxas EZ-Peak Live Application on page 15). Visit Traxxas.com for the latest firmware updates and instructions for how to install them on your charger.
Know your Batteries The EZ-Peak Live is able to charge two different types (chemistries) of batteries: NiMH and LiPo. Batteries are normally clearly labeled, but they can also be visually identified as a confirmation step. NiMH Battery LiPo Battery Balance Wires Traxxas High-Current Connector with iD Battery Type iD Logo NiMH (Nickel-Metal Hydride) batteries are constructed using 6, 7, or 8 round battery cells that are soldered together and and wrapped with heat shrink material.
Know your Charger Charge Status H A. Start/Stop Button B. LiPo Charge Mode Select C. App Live LED D. Charge Status LED Charge Progress E C G 8 • EZ-PEAK LIVE D B A F E Charge Progress LEDs F. Charger Output Port (Traxxas High-Current Connector) G. 2S/3S/4S LiPo Balance Ports (pull to remove cover) H.
Charger Specifications AC Input Power 100-240V, 50-60Hz, 1.5A Charger Output 100W, 4-19V Traxxas iD Battery Type Capacity EZ-Peak Live™ Maximum Charge Rate 1200-1800mAh 3000-4200mAh 4300-5000mAh 3000-4200mAh 4300-5000mAh 3000-4200mAh 4300-5000mAh 2A 4A 5A 4A 5A 4A 5A 2-cell LiPo, 7.4v 6000-10000mAh 12A 3-cell LiPo,11.1v 4-cell LiPo, 14.8v 4500-8400mAh 3400-6700mAh 9A 6.
Charging Traxxas iD NiMH Batteries 1. Plug the charger into an AC wall outlet, and then connect the NiMH battery as shown The charger will recognize the iD battery and show you the charge settings. NiMH with iD 2. Verify the charge settings Confirm that the red NiMH LED is lit for the connected NiMH battery. The Start button will light blue indicating that an iD battery is connected and ready to charge.
3. Charging 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 battery charges. Press the Start button at any time to stop charging. The charger will play a tone, indicating that charging has been canceled. 4. Charge cycle complete The charger will play a “charge complete” tone to indicate charging is complete. The alert tone will play 3 times and stop.
Charging Traxxas iD LiPo Batteries 1. Plug the charger into an AC wall outlet, and then connect the LiPo battery as shown The charger will recognize the iD battery and show you the charge settings. LiPo with iD 2. Verify the charge settings Confirm that the green LiPo LED is lit for the connected LiPo battery. The Start button will light blue indicating that an iD battery is connected and ready to charge.
3. Select LiPo charging mode The default LiPo charge setting is Balance Charge. You can change the LiPo charge setting, if desired. Storage Charge Makes it easy to charge or discharge the battery to the proper storage voltage. Use this mode whenever the battery will be stored unused for more than 7 days. Fast Charge Fast charges your battery without balancing your cells. Stops charging when the battery is fully charged or when the first cell reaches peak voltage.
4. Charging 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 battery charges. Press the Start button at any time to stop charging. The charger will play a tone, indicating that charging has been canceled. 5. Charge cycle complete The charger will play a “charge complete” tone to indicate charging is complete. The alert tone will play 3 times and stop.
Traxxas EZ-Peak Live Application The EZ-Peak Live App installs on your Apple® iPhone®, iPad®, iPod touch®, or Android™ device and links to your charger via built-in Bluetooth®. The EZ-Peak Live App (available in the Apple App Store℠ or on Google Play™) gives you access to additional features, such as a high-definition graphical user interface, remote monitoring and alerts for up to 4 chargers, detailed live charging information, and access to full manual controls (see Advanced Mode on page 18).
Charging Traxxas iD NiMH or LiPo Batteries using the EZ-Peak Live App When EZ-Peak Live is connected, you have the ability to configure the charger remotely from the app or you can use the buttons on the charger. EZ-Peak Live will not allow you to start the charging process remotely via the app. It is important to verify visually at the charger that the connected battery matches the charge mode indicated on the face of charger.
WARNING: FIRE HAZARD! 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.
WARNING! CAUTION! DANGER! FIRE HAZARD! IN ADVANCED MODE, THE USER SELECTS THE BATTERY CHEMISTRY AND CHARGE MODE. THIS CREATES THE RISK OF FIRE AND POSSIBLE INJURY TO YOURSELF AND OTHERS RESULTING FROM ACCIDENTALLY CHOOSING TO CHARGE A LIPO BATTERY IN NIMH MODE. ALWAYS MAKE SURE TO SELECT THE BATTERY TYPE THAT MATCHES THE CONNECTED BATTERY. ALSO, TO HELP PREVENT ACCIDENTALLY SELECTING THE WRONG BATTERY TYPE, NEVER ATTEMPT TO CHARGE LIPO BATTERIES WITH MISSING OR DAMAGED BALANCE CONNECTORS.
LiPo Only Advanced Mode (manual settings) Advanced Mode must be enabled by the user. Follow the on-screen prompts in the EZ-Peak Live App.
2. Use the EZ-Peak Live App to select the battery type, charging mode, battery capacity, and charge rate. The EZ-Peak Live application has several methods to manually input the charge settings for Traxxas batteries that are not equipped with iD: 1. Manual configuration screen (shown right) 2. Manual configuration wizard (recommended) The manual configuration wizard takes you through the setup process by asking you questions about the battery you are charging. Follow the instructions in the app.
Note: If the LiPo battery type is selected, a balance plug connection is required by the charger and the EZ-Peak Live App before displaying the LiPo charging options. Once the charger detects a balance plug connection, the EZ-Peak Live App will display the charging options and you can select your preferred charging mode: Balance, Fast, or Storage Charge. WARNING: FIRE HAZARD! If the LiPo and NiMH LEDs alternately blink, then the balance connector is either disconnected or damaged.
3. Charging 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 battery charges. Press the Start button at any time to stop charging. The charger will play a tone, indicating that charging has been canceled. 4. Charge cycle complete The charger will play a “charge complete” tone to indicate charging is complete. The alert tone will play 3 times and stop.
Charger Error Codes .If the charger detects an error during the charge process, the charge status LEDs will flash an error code. Error Code Explanation Solution The detected battery type does not match the charger configuration. a. Press the Battery iD Start/Stop button to return to charger configuration. b. Verify that the battery matches the selected type (LiPo or NiMH). c.
Charger Error Codes (continued) Error Code Explanation Solution Balance connector is either disconnected or damaged. Disconnect the battery. DO NOT attempt to charge this battery. Contact Traxxas Customer Support.
Warranty Information Traxxas electronic components are warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 30 days from the date of purchase. Limitations: Any and all warranty coverage does not cover replacement of parts and components damaged by abuse, neglect, improper or unreasonable use, crash damage, water or excessive moisture, chemical damage, improper or infrequent maintenance, accident, unauthorized alteration or modification or items that are considered consumable.
NOTES: 26 • EZ-PEAK LIVE
NOTES: EZ-PEAK LIVE • 27
owner’s manual 6250 TRAXXAS WAY, McKINNEY, TX 75070 1-888-TRAXXAS 161215 HKC16015-R00 Entire contents ©2016 Traxxas. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced or distributed in print or electronic media without the express written permission of Traxxas. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
