Passport™ P4 AC Plus 4 Port AC/DC Multi-Charger Instruction Manual
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• Always end the charging process if the battery becomes hot to the touch or starts to change form (swell) during the charge process. • Always connect the charge cable to the charger first, then connect the battery to avoid short circuit between the charge leads. Reverse the sequence when disconnecting. • Always connect the positive red leads (+) and negative black leads (–) correctly. • Always disconnect the battery after charging, and let the charger cool between charges.
Specifications AC Power Distribution Channels A and C: 100 watts total Channels B and D: 100 watts total Power Distribution Channels A and B: 50 – 100 watts Adjustable Range Channels C and D: 0 – 50 watts Charge Current Channels A and B: 0.1 – 10 Amps Channels C and D: 0.1 – 5 Amps Peak Charge Voltage LiPo: 4.18 – 4.20V/cell LiHV: 4.20 – 4.35V/cell LiFe: 3.58 – 3.6V/cell LiIon: 4.08 – 4.1V/cell NiMH/NiCd: Uses delta peak detection Discharge Wattage 10 Watts per channel Discharge Current 0.
C A D B E Not to scale. Not all wiring shown. Not all connectors shown. L F M N O G I H P Q J R S T U V W K LEFT SIDE (PORT A) X The right side of the charger features the same connections for port B as the left side has for port A.
Version HW:1.00 SW:1.03 BLUETOOTH CONNECTION Scan the QR code at the right to download the Dynamite Dashboard App. All Charger features are accessible from the app. QR Code to download app Compatible with iOS and Android devices 1. Download the Dynamite Dashboard App from the iOS or Play Store. 2. Install the app and verify the Bluetooth is activated on the mobile device. 3. Power on the charger, and open the app.
FLOW CHART BATT/PROGRAM Li** BATT Li** 2.0A Li** 2.0A Li** 2.0A Li** 2.0A Li** 1.0A BALANCE CHG 14.8V (4S) CHARGE 14.8V (4S) FAST CHG 14.8V (4S) STORAGE 14.8V (4S) DISCHARGE 14.8V (4S) BATT/PROGRAM Ni** BATT Ni** CHARGE CURRENT 2.0A Ni** Auto CHARGE CURRENT 3.0A Ni** DISCHARGE 1.0A CUT: 3.2V Ni** RE-PEAK 1 Ni** CYCLE CHG>DCHG 1 BATT/PROGRAM Pb BATT Pb CHARGE 2.0A 12.0V (6P) Pb DISCHARGE 1.0A 12.0V (6P) BATT/PROGRAM BATT METER 0.00 0.00 0.00 V 0.00 V MAIN: 0.00V H:0.00 L:0.
GETTING STARTED CAUTION: Before charging, always ensure you have chosen the correct battery chemistry type for the battery you are charging. CAUTION: Never connect the AC and DC input cords to an active power source at the same time. This will void the warranty, cause product damage and possibly injure the user. WHEN USING AN EXTERNAL DC POWER SOURCE: 1. Connect the DC power cord to the charger DC Power Input Port. 2. Connect the DC power source. 3.
DYNC3016 OPERATING YOUR CHARGER POWER UP SCREEN When the charger is powered ON, there is a series of self tests and the charger will require the user to verify they have read the manual by pressing the ENTER / Start button. The charger will not proceed with charge functions until this process is completed. NEVER LEAVE THE CHARGER UNATTENDTED WHILE IN OPERATION. NEVER CHARGE ON OR AROUND COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. Charging batteries can be dangerous if proper precautions are not taken.
LI** (LI-PO/LI-HV/LI-FE/LI-ION) LITHIUM DISCHARGING 1. Connect the banana plugs of the battery adapter cable to the charge port. Confirm the positive and negative connectors match, red to red (positive to positive) and black to black (negative to negative). 2. Connect the Balance Port to the Balance Circuit Adapter Board. 3. Connect the battery connector to the battery adapter cable. 4. Connect the balance connector of the battery to the Balance Adapter Board. 5.
BATT/PROGRAM Li** BATT NI** (NI-MH/NI-CD) CHARGING CAUTION: Before charging or discharging, always ensure you have chosen the correct battery chemistry type for the battery you are charging. 1. Connect the banana plugs of theBATT/PROGRAM battery adapter cable to the charge port. Li** Confirm the positive and negative connectors match, red toBATT red (positive to positive) and black to black (negative to negative). 2. Connect the battery connector to the battery adapter cable. 3.
BATT/PROGRAM Ni** BATT NI** (NI-MH/NI-CD) CYCLE CHARGING 1. Connect the banana plugs of the battery adapter cable to the charge port. Confirm the positive and negative connectors match, red to red (positive to positive) and black to black (negative to negative). 2. Connect the battery connector to the battery adapter cable. 3. Press the Batt / PROG Stop button to access the root menu. Press the DEC or INC button to scroll through the main menu screens until you reach Program Select=Ni-MH/Ni-Cd. 4.
CAUTION: Before charging,BATT/PROGRAM always ensure you have chosen the Ni** BATT correct battery chemistry type for the battery you are charging. CAUTION: For Pb (lead acid) batteries, Always connect/disconnect the battery before powering ON the charger, or damage to the charger and the battery can result. WARNING: Explosive gases. Prevent flames and sparks. Provide adequate ventalation during charging. PB CHARGING 1. Connect the banana plugs of the battery adapter cable to the charge port.
ENTER SET-> BATT MEMORY VERSION LiPo [ BATT MEMORY X ] BATT TYPE HW: FW: ENTER SET-> LiPo VOLTAGE BATT BATT/PROGRAM BATTERY MEMORY [ BATT MEMORY X] 14.8V(4S) BATT The charger can store up to 10MEMORY settings for specific batteries. BATT VOLTAGE ENTER SET-> 14.8V(4S) CHARGE CURRENT The following images show programming a Li** battery, options will vary [ BATT MEMORY X ] BATT TYPE 2.0A with Ni** and Pb battery types. CHARGE CURRENT ENTER SET-> LiPo 2.0A DISCHRG CURRENT 1.
SCAN TO GO Battery Type LiHV NiMH NiCd PB The Passport P4 can be automatically set with the SCAN TO GO feature by scanning aBattery compatible Operation QR code. Check your batteryBattery for a compatible QR code. If you need to Battery Operation Cells Mode Type Cells Mode add one, a QR code can be generated from within the Battery Memory section. 3 LiPo 1 4 LiIo 2 NiCD 6 HOW TO GENERATE A QR CODE: 5 3 BAL. CHARGE 1. Add battery memory settings to matchLiFeyour battery.
R Li** SETTINGS CHARGE SYSTEM 2.0A 14.8V (4S) 1. Press the Batt / PROG Stop button to access the root menu. Press the DEC or INC button to scroll through the main menu screens until you reach BATT/PROGRAM SYSTEM SETTING page. (4S) 2.2.0A Press the ENTER14.8V / Start button to enter the system setting menu. 3. Press the DEC or INC button to scroll through the menu. 4. Press the ENTER / Start button to edit the parameter. CHG 5.Li** Press the FAST DEC or INC button to increase or decrease the value. 6.2.
CHG>DCHG D.Peak 10Min 4mV NI-CD SENSITIVITY D. PEAKKey – DEFAULT Beep ON NiMH Sensitivity NiCd Sensitivity The D.Peak (Delta Peak) valueBuzzer is adjustable between 3mV/CellON and 15mV/ D.Peak 4mV D.Peak 4mV Cell. 10mV/Cell is a good starting point for Ni-Cd batteries. If the Delta Peak value is too high, you risk overcharging the battery; if the value is too low, charging will stop before the battery reaches full capacity. Bal.
TROUBLESHOOTING During charger operation, circuits monitor battery and charger functions. If the following messages show on the charger’s LCD screen, make the recommended responses. If the message continues after you respond as recommended, contact your nearest Horizon Hobby customer service center for assistance.
WARRANTY AND SERVICE CONTACT INFORMATION Country of Purchase Horizon Hobby Horizon Service Center (Repairs and Repair Requests) United States of America Contact Information servicecenter.horizonhobby. com/RequestForm/ Horizon Product Support productsupport@ horizonhobby.com. (Product Technical Assistance) 877-504-0233 Sales Address 2904 Research Rd Champaign, Illinois, 61822 USA websales@horizonhobby.
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FCC INFORMATION FCC ID: REY-Q200 FCC Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. AUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for C compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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