Operating Manual Please read this entire operating manual completely and carefully as it contains a wide variety of specific programming and safety information . The selection of the correct operating parameters is the responsibility of the user. Keep this manual in a safe place , and be sure to pass it on to the new owner if you ever sell your B405.
CONTENTS Performance Parameters 3 Special Features 3 Important Precautions 4 Input Power 4 Controls and Connections 5 Determining Battery Type and Specifications 5 Getting Started 6 Charging Guidelines 7 Battery Connection 8 Operating Proceedure 9 Starting Charge 9 Charge Complete 11 Care and Handling of NiMH Batteries 12 Care and Handling of LiPo, Li-Ion and LiFe Batteries 12 Warning and Error Messages 13 Warranty and Service 14 - 2 -
Performance Parameters DC 10.0V-18.0V Built in Lead Alligator Clips DC Input voltage range Crucial Protection Solid State Reverse Polarity and Current Overload Dimensions 110x83x39mm Weight 110g Battery Types 1-10S NiCd/NiMH,1-4S LiPo/LiFe/LiIon 6-12V Pb Charge Rate 0.1-4.
Important Precautions • • • • • • • • • • • DO NOT leave the charger unattended while in use. Disconnect the battery and remove the input power from the charger immediately if the charger or battery becomes hot! DO NOT attempt to charge incompatible types of rechargeable batteries as this could result in permanent damage to the battery and charger. DO NOT use automotive type battery chargers to power the charger. DO NOT allow water, moisture or foreign objects into the charger.
Controls and Connections Output Charge Lead XT60 sockets Input Power Cable 10-18V DC TYPE/STOP For selecting NiCd, NiMH, LiPo, LiFe and Li-Ion battery type and the charge current rate. Also for manually stopping charge. INCREASE DISPLAY For selecting different data to be viewed on the LCD and increasing values. Individual Cell Balance Ports DECREASE/START For starting charge and decreasing values. Controls and Connections (Continued) Always connect the charge lead to the charger first .
Getting Started WARNING! NEVER set the battery type to a type that does not match your battery! For example, accidentally charging a LiPo battery in the NiCd setting could result in an overcharge condition on the battery, which could result in fire and risk of personal injury. TYPE STOP Charge Current TYPE STOP Start Charge LiPo TYPE STOP >3 secs. TYPE STOP TYPE STOP >3 secs. Li-Fe Li-Ion TYPE STOP Ni-MH TYPE STOP >3 secs. TYPE STOP DECREASE START INCREASE DISPLAY>3 secs.
Charging Guidelines NiCd/NiMH Nominal Voltage level: 1.2V/cell. Recommended fast charge current: 1C-2C, depending on the performance of the cell. Higher discharge batteries can charge at 2C. C = x ÷ 1000 (Where x = Battery capacity eg: 2200mAh). Lilon (Lithium Ion) Nominal Voltage level: 3.6V/cell Max. charge voltage: 4.1V/cell Recommended fast charge current: 1C or less (0.5C recommended). LiPo (Lithium Polymer) Nominal Voltage level: 3.7V/cell Max. charge voltage: 4.
Battery Connection 1. For NiCd/NiMH: Plug the adapter into the charger FIRST. Then connect the battery to the adapter ONLY after it has been connected to the charger. Proceed to the “Starting Charge” section. 2. For LiPo, Li-Ion or LiFe: Lithium batteries for R/C are commonly available in two different assembly/wiring configurations: wired for balancing and non-balanced. It’s important to know which configuaration you have before proceeding.
Operating Proceedure CAUTION: Always turn the charger on before connecting the battery as this will prevent damage to the battery and charger. Please follow the process below in order to begin charging. 1. Connect power supply to power source. 2. Turn on the power supply. 3. Connect charger to power supply. 4. Make program selections in the charger for battery charging. 5. Connect charger adapters to charger. 6.
Starting Charge (Continued) DECREASE DISPLAY N.B. Screens shown on this page apply only to lithium based batteries. V A mAh Time 1S 2S 3S 4S Shows the actual current being sent to the battery, in amps Shows the actual voltage measured on the output. V A mAh Time 1S 2S 3S 4S V A mAh Time 1S 2S 3S 4S V A mAh Time 1S 2S 3S 4S The number of times the battery has been charging.
Starting Charge (Continued) For NiCD and NiMH batteries, a linear charge current will be delivered to the battery. The peak detection method will be used to accurately look for the highest battery voltage during charge. Once this is detected, the charger will automatically stop fast charge and go to trickle charge mode. CAUTION: Make sure the charge current setting is safe for your battery to prevent overheating of the cells.
For NiCd and NiMH batteries, the trickle charge current value is set automatically by the charger as shown in the chart below and shown in amp “A”. The charger will remain in trickle charge mode until the battery is disconnected from the charger , or the STOP button is pressed again. Trickle charge will NOT be applied to lithium batteries. When fast charge ends, lithium batteries can be disconnected from the charger and are ready to use.
• NEVER allow LiPo, Li-Ion or LiFe cells to overheat at any time as they can become physicaly damaged and could possibly explode or catch fire! If a battery becomes overheated (over 140°F, 60°C), disconnect it from the charger IMMEDIATELY. • NEVER continue to charge LiPo, Li-Ion or LiFe batteries if the charger fails to recognise a full charge. LiPo and LiFe cells which swell or emit smoke may be in overcharge condition and should be disconnected from the charger immediately.
The battery is connected backwards (reverse polarity) to the output. Re-connect the battery to the charger’s output with the correct polarity. The battery has become disconnected during charge. Re-establish a good physical connection between the battery and charger, and re-start the charge. Some type of electronic interuption or malfunction has occoured.
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