User Manual

Proper Operation of Sonic Charge

Charger

• Proper charging procedure

1. Connect the alligator clips to a power source with an output of 10-15V DC.

2. Connect the Deans

Ultra Plug

on the battery pack into the output connector on the charger.

3. Plug the balancing connector into the appropriate input on the charger.

4. LED’s on the charger indicate the status of the charging process.

• On – Charger is connected to a power supply, ready for charging.

• Charging – Battery is connected to the charger and in the process of charging.

• Blinking Charge Light - Charger is balancing cells for optimal performance.

• Charged – Battery is fully charged and ready for use.

• Error – A problem occurred during charge. (see trouble shooting)

5. When the battery pack is fully charged disconnect output cable and balancing wire.

• Trouble Shooting

1. No Power LED –

• Check to make sure the power source is properly connected to the charger with the alligator clips.

• Check to make sure the power source being used is within the 10-15V working range as specified.

• Check to ensure that the input fuse has not blown.

2. No Charging Light –

• Check to see if power light is illuminated, if not see above.

• Check to make sure battery is connected to the output cable of the charger.

• Check to make sure the battery balancing cable is plugged into the appropriate charger input.

• Check to make sure the battery is not damaged.

• If light takes longer than usual to turn on then cells are balancing and will begin to charge soon.

3. Error Light –

• Error warning when: balance wire is disconnected,balance wire is improperly connected, input

voltage is out of range, short circuit occurs, internal temperature exceeds safe operating

range, or output fuse has blown.

• For optimum performance batteries should be charged at room temperature.

• For optimum long term storage of packs, charge or discharge pack to about 50% state of charge; store

in a cool, dry location.

• For customer support or technical questions, please email CustomerSupport@A123Racing.com.

Deans

and Ultra Plug

are

trademarks of W.S. Deans Co.

Patent #5533915

A123 Racing - 116 South St. Hopkinton, Ma 01748

A division of A123 Systems

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Proper Operation of Sonic ChargeTM Charger • Proper charging procedure 1. Connect the alligator clips to a power source with an output of 10-15V DC. 2. Connect the DeansTM Ultra PlugTM on the battery pack into the output connector on the charger. 3. Plug the balancing connector into the appropriate input on the charger. 4. LED’s on the charger indicate the status of the charging process. • On – Charger is connected to a power supply, ready for charging.
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HYPERSONIC TM • User Interface Connect power source to alligator - Front Panel Replaceable Fuse (15A) Connect battery to DeansTM Ultra PlugTM - Back Panel Replaceable Fuse (15A) Input for balancing cable Status lights indicating, Power, Charging, Charged, and Error Warranty Policy • Warranty limited to original manufacturing defects and workmanship of finish and assembly only. Should defects covered by this warranty occur, the product shall be repaired or replaced by A123 Racing.