INTRODUCTION
OPERATION
The Power Mini comes with the power supply built in. You can connect the AC Power cord to an AC
socket (100-240V AC) directly.
Select the proper charging current (1A/2A/3A/4A) by pressing the “A” button.
Hold the “A” button for 2 seconds, and the charger will start charging. The charge status LED will
glow to indicate charging is in progress.
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INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
Charging LiPo/LiFe/LiHV Battery
Example:
Select Battery Type
Select Charging Current
Balance Port
Charge Port
AC 100-240V
Power
Jack
Battery Type Indicator
Battery Type
Button
Amp Amount
Current Switch
Current & Capacity
LED Status Indicator
TO 100-240V AC
Socket
CAUTION:
LiPo
CONNECTION DIAGRAM
EXPLANATION OF LED STATUS
25% ≤ Capacity < 50%
75% ≤ Capacity < 100%
50% ≤ Capacity < 75%
- 1 -
- 2 -
- 3 -
25% LED flashing
50% LED flashing
75% LED flashing
Capacity<25%
100% LED flashing
Connect the battery’s balance connector to the
balance port, which is on the front side of the
charger. Then connect the battery’s main (red &
black) leads to the charge port. Select the
battery type that matches your battery by
pressing the “BATT” button.
WARNING!
It is crucial to select the correct battery type setting. Selecting the incorrect
battery type may result in battery damage and major fire hazard!
Place battery inside a fire resistant container like a LiPo safe and on a fire resistance surface
before charging.
The charge current varies from 1A (1000mA) to 4A
(4000mA). The recommended charge rate is 1C for
LiPo/LiHV/LiFe, and 0.5C for NiMH. 1C means: charge
current = battery’s capacity
Thank you for choosing the Lectron Pro Power Mini AC balance charger. This unit is simple to use but its
operation does require some knowledge on the part of the user. Please read this entire operating manual
completely and attentively before using this product, as it covers a wide range of information on
operating and safety.
The Power Mini is an economical, high quality 100-240V AC balance charger, designed for charging
LiPo, LiFe, and LiHV batteries from 2-4 cells in balance mode. It can charge 6-8S NiMH batteries also.
The circuit power is 50W and max charge current can reach 4A. There are four kinds of charge current
that can be selected: 1A/2A/3A/4A. You must select the proper charge current according to the battery's
capacity.
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Current is the charging
speed
Insert the AC power cord into the charger.
Please refer to following steps to charge the battery:
1)
Insert the AC cord into a wall socket (100-
240V). The battery type LED (default LiPo) and
the charge current LED (default 2A) will glow
constant white.
2)
POWER MINI
WARNING!
It is crucial to select the
correct battery type setting.
Selecting the incorrect battery
type may result in battery
damage and major fire hazard!
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WARNING! Never leave batteries and charger unattended during charging.
This diagram shows the
correct way to connect
your battery to the Power
Mini charger while
charging. Failure to
connect as shown in this
diagram can damage this
charger and result in a fire
hazard
When the battery is fully charged, the charge status LEDs will glow constant WHITE. Then,
disconnect the components in the following order:
1) Disconnect the charger from the wall outlet
2) Disconnect the battery from the charger
3) Disconnect the AC power cord from the charger
» Never leave charger or battery unattended during use.
» Never charge batteries overnight.
» Never attempt to charge a LiPo/LiHV battery that has been discharged below
3.0V on any cell.
» Never attempt to charge a battery pack containing cells of
different chemistries.
» Never charge batteries in extremely hot (over 100°F) or cold (under 32°F)
places or in direct sunlight.
» Never charge a battery if the leads have been pinched or shorted.
» Never connect the charger if the power cable has been pinched or shorted.
» Never attempt to dismantle the charger or use a damaged charger.
» Always use only rechargeable LiPo/LiHV/LiFe/NiMH batteries designed for
use with this type of charger.
» Always inspect the battery before charging to check for damage or swelling.
» Always keep the battery away from any material that could be affected by heat.
» Always monitor the charging area and
have fire extinguisher available at all times.
» Always end the charging process if the battery becomes warm to the touch or
begins to swell.
» Always disconnect the battery after charging and let the charger cool
between charges.
» Always charge in a well-ventilated area.
» If product malfunctions, discontinue usage and contact Common Sense RC
toll-free at 866-405-8811.
» Never attempt to charge dead or damaged battery packs, or battery packs that
have been exposed to moisture.
» Always charge batteries on a non-flammable surface and inside a
fire-resistant container
such as a Common Sense RC Lipo Safe Bag.
» Never use a charger that has been in any way altered, damaged, or
exposed to moisture.
» Always charge batteries at least five feet of any flammable object.
(e.g. carpet, curtains, furniture, wood, flammable liquids, etc)
WARNING: Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become
familiar with the features of the product before beginning
use. Failure to operate the product correctly, to exercise
caution while using this product, and to comply with the
following warnings can result in damage to the product,
personal property, or cause serious injury.
NiMH instructions are on page 4
The balance port is required for LiPo/ LiHV/LiFe batteries, but not NiMH batteries
For a 2200mAh LiPo Battery: 1C = 2200mA
(2.2A) charge current. You can choose 2A
current to charge the battery.
For a 2800mAh LiPo Battery: 1C = 2800mA
(2.8A) charge current. You can choose 3A
to charge the battery
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