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Features

Optimized operating software

BLACKMAX

 is a new generation in Battery Charge/Discharging management systems 

offering intelligent microprocessor control of all functions. 

Current  fed  into  and  drawn  out  of  your  battery  system  is  optimised  for  each  battery 

chemistry. This intelligent technology can prevent over-charging which (in some battery 

chemistries) has led to battery destruction and in some cases battery explosion.  
The sophisticated circuity inside 

BLACKMAX

 is monitored at every stage of the Charge/

Discharge process to afford maximum safety. 

BLACKMAX

 offers many user functions 

so your battery charge/discharge requirements can be tailored to your specific needs. 

BLACKMAX

 also comes to you with a multitude of connector options and offers  intel-

ligent balancing Charge/Discharge algorithms for 2 to 6 lithium cells.
When used with Booma-RC optional 

MAXPACK

 batteries, 

BLACKMAX

 can charge two 

packs simultaneously.

High-power and high-performance circuit

BLACKMAX

 offers high powered circuitry with a maximum output power of 50W. This 

gives  you  the  ability  to  charge  up  to  15  cells  of  NiCd/NiMH  and  6  Cells  (in  series)  of 
Lithium  batteries  with  a  charge  current  of  between  0.1  and  5.0A.  The 

BLACKMAX

 

internal  cooling  system  ensures  that  the  high  power  generated  during  the  Charge/

Discharge process can be easily maintained.

Individual voltage balancer for Lithium batteries

BLACKMAX

 also offers an individual-Lithium cell-voltage balancer. The accuracy of this 

balancer is achieved by high tolerance balancing resistors. BLACKMAX does not require 

an external balancer when balance charging Lithium batteries (Lilo/LiPO/LiFe).  Nice :) 

Discharge balance of individual cells

BLACKMAX

 also offers individual cell balanced discharge for Lithium battery chemistry. 

Intelligent circuitry and software will detect if the voltage of any one cell varies abnormally. 

This will cause the Discharge process to stop. 

Latest Lithium battery chemistry

BLACKMAX

 has been designed to work with the latest Lithium battery chemistry LiFe 

(A123), Lilo and LiPo. Each of these battery chemistries has unique voltage and Charge/

Discharge  characteristics  requiring  individual  charge/Discharge  software  algorithms. 

BLACKMAX

 closely monitors the Lithium Charge/Discharge process to ensure maximum 

safety of charging. Booma-RC advises that you use 

BLACKMAX

 at your discretion and 

that you accept full responsibility for Charging/Discharging Lithium chemistry batteries.

Lithium battery ‘Fast Charge’ and ‘Storage’ mode

BLACKMAX

  provides  you  with  a  special  fast  charge  algorithm.  The  ‘Fast’  charge 

algorithm  reduces  the  charging  time  to  maximise  your  enjoyment  of  RC  flying/racing. 

BLACKMAX 

also offers ‘Storage’ mode for maximizing the life of Lithium batteries. 

Summary of Contents for BLACKMAX

Page 1: ...harger discharger with built in balancer computerised with microprocessor and specialised operating software Please read this operating manual before attempting to use your new Booma RC BLACKMAX charg...

Page 2: ...generated during the Charge Discharge process can be easily maintained Individual voltage balancer for Lithium batteries BLACKMAX also offers an individual Lithium cell voltage balancer The accuracy...

Page 3: ...cess by monitoring a user defined maximum charge time Once the charge time is reached the charge process is automatically terminated Input power monitor BLACKMAX monitors the input voltage to it s sys...

Page 4: ...harger if batteries are connected incorrectly When charging using the balance program please connect the balance connector of the battery pack to the 2 3 4 5 or 6 cell balance connector and then conne...

Page 5: ...istry is selected the battery can be damaged or destroyed and fire may result Please read and thoroughly understand the following battery information NiCd NiMH Voltage level 1 2V cell Allowable fast c...

Page 6: ...atteries should never be deep discharged to lower than the minimum manufacturers recommended voltage Generally you do not need to discharge Lithium battery packs Some NiCd and NiMH batteries are said...

Page 7: ...Program Flow Chart...

Page 8: ...GRAM Press the Enter key to display the chemistry type Press the Enter again key and the battery cell voltage should blink Press the INC or DEC keys to change the Lithium battery voltage and type Ther...

Page 9: ...rature or PC functionally in the USER PROGRAM setting To run the PC software you will need to install the software and USB driver prior to connecting the BLACKMAX BRC6 to your PC Temperature monitorin...

Page 10: ...discharging Lithium batteries with a nominal voltage of 3 3V 3 6V and 3 7V per cell These batteries have a different charge technique termed constant voltage CV and constant current CC method The char...

Page 11: ...s mode charger will monitor the voltage of each cell of the battery pack and adjust charging current that is feeding to each cell This is balance charging and this mode will give you maximum life of y...

Page 12: ...st Charge process Starting the charge process is the same as balance and normal charging The screen shows the present situation during charge process To stop charging press Batt type Stop key once STO...

Page 13: ...ing a balance charge discharge the processor monitors the voltage of individual cells for storage mode and discharge of Lithium battery packs If the cells are well matched and in good condition BLACKM...

Page 14: ...the early stages of the charge process 2 Manual program mode will charge the pack at the user set current and sense the Delta Peak value of the battery pack to stop the charge process Each mode can be...

Page 15: ...op key once At the end of the process by pressing the INC or DEC button you can see charged or discharged capacity of the battery for each cycle Pb lead sulphuric acid battery program The Pb lead sulp...

Page 16: ...uring the process Once you change the value store it by pressing Start Enter button again Save Data Program BLACKMAX comes with 5 user programmable memories for you to store your battery charge discha...

Page 17: ...on for more than 3 seconds to store the data in the selected memory Load Data Program Your previously saved programs can be recalled from memory To load a previously saved program 1 Press the Batt Typ...

Page 18: ...pective of whether the battery is fully charged USB Temp Assigns the data port as USB connect to a PC or temperature measurement requires the use of the temperature probe If the temperature function i...

Page 19: ...required input level The voltage of the battery pack was selected incorrectly Please check the cell count of the battery pack An internal software hardware malfunction has occurred Please contact Boo...

Page 20: ...ry cell count 1 15cells Lithium battery cell count 1 6Series Pb battery voltage 2 to 20V Weight 400g Dimension 135 100 40mm Warranty and service Booma RC warrants BLACKMAX for a period of one year 12...

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