Data Sheet

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Charger Connections
Charger Connections
1.) Connecting to a power source
The Hitec RDX1 features a built-in switching power supply. You can connect
the AC power cord directly to an AC socket (100-240V AC) or use an 11-18V
DC power source (such as an automotive battery or 12 Volt power supply).
2.) Connecting the battery
NOTE: Before connecting any battery, it is absolutely essential to check one
last time that the parameters were set correctly. If the settings are incorrect,
the battery may be damaged and, in worse case scenarios, could even burst
into ames or explode. To avoid short circuits between the banana plugs,
always connect the charge leads to the charger rst, and then to the battery
second. Reverse the sequence when disconnecting the pack.
3.) Balance Socket
The balance wire attached to the battery must be connected to the charger,
with the black wire aligned with the negative marking. Take care to main-
tain correct polarity. (See wiring diagram below)
This diagram shows the correct way to connect your battery to the Hitec
RDX1 when charging in the balance charge program mode.
WARNING:
Failure to connect as shown in this
diagram will damage your charger.
To avoid a short circuit between the
charge lead, always connect the
charge cable to the charger rst,
then connect the battery. Reverse
the sequence when disconnecting.
For LIthium Batteries in all modes
Battery Type Operation Operation Description
LiPo
Lilon
LiFe
LiHV
CHARGE
The charge mode is for charging LiPo/LiFe/LiIon/
LiHV batteries in normal mode.
DISCHARGE
This mode is for discharging
LiPo/LiFe/LiIon/LiHV batteries.
STORAGE
This program is for charging or discharging a
lithium battery which will not be used again for
an extended period of time.
FAST CHG
A fast charge will result in a smaller than usual
charging capacity but will reduce the total
charge time.
BAL CHARGE
This mode is for balancing the voltage of
LiPo battery cells while charging.
Available Operations
Depending on battery type, dierent operations will be available. This
chart shows which operations are available for the dierent types of
batteries the RDX1 is capable of working with.
Getting Started
Initial Setup of the Charger
After connecting the battery you are now ready to setup the charger to
charge your specic type of battery. When the charger is rst powered on,
you will enter the PROGRAM SELECT (01) mode by default. The default
mode of the charger is for a regular charge mode of a 2 Cell 2000 mAh
Lithium Polymer battery. If this is not the battery you plan on working with
then you will need to make changes to the operation programming based
on the following instruction.
BEFORE SELECTING AN OPERATION, IT IS CRITICAL THAT YOU
KNOW THE TYPE OF BATTERY YOU ARE WORKING WITH AND WHAT
THE MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDATIONS ARE FOR CHARGING OR
DISCHARGING. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE MANUFACTURERS REC
OMMENDATIONS CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE BATTERY AND
POSSIBLE EXPLOSION.
Warning