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It is strongly recommended to completely read this manual before use! Damage resulting from misuse
or modifi cation will void your warranty.
WARNING!! Charging lithium-based rechargeable batteries poses a risk of FIRE! NEVER treat
lithium-based batteries in the same manner as other battery types. NEVER leave lithium batteries
unattended while being charged! ALWAYS charge lithium-based batteries in a fi reproof location!
Failure to follow all care and handling instructions contained in this manual could result in quick,
severe, permanent damage to the batteries and all surroundings!! Follow all safety precautions
when using such batteries, as listed on page 9 of this manual!
INDEX
SPECIFICATIONS
AC input:
110V AC 60Hz
DC input:
11-15V DC, built-in lead with alligator clips
Battery types:
1 to 8 NiCd or NiMH (1.2 to 9.6V), 1 to 3 LiPo, Li-Ion, or LiFe (3.7 to 11.1V)
Battery capacity range:
50 to 9900mAh
Fast charge current:
0.1 to 7.0A linear, adjustable (50W maximum, 2C limit for lithiums)
Fast charge termination:
peak detection for NiCd/ MH, cc/cv for lithiums
Fast charge safety timer:
off - 300 minutes
Peak sensitivity:
3-20mV adjustable
Trickle charge current:
auto (1/20 fast charge setting), or manual adjust (0 to 250mA)
Controls:
4 push buttons
Battery memories:
10
Display type:
2 x 8 reversed LCD with backlight
Setup tones:
on / off
Audible melodies:
5
Output connections:
banana jacks (includes standard adapter)
Protective devices:
solid-state reverse polarity and current overload
Case size:
6.0" x 5.28" x 1.69" [153 x 134 x 43mm]
Weight:
23.5 oz. [666g]
* Charge lead – Banana plugs to Deans
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Ultra
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male available separately (GPMM3148)
* Adapter – Standard to Vendetta, MiniQuake, RS4 Battery available separately (DTXC2210)
SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................... 1
SPECIAL FEATURES ..................................................... 2
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ........................................ 2
GLOSSARY OF TERMS................................................. 2
INPUT POWER .............................................................. 3
CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS ..................................... 3
DETERMING BATTERY TYPE & SPECIFICATIONS ..... 4
GETTING STARTED ...................................................... 4
ADJUSTABLE SETTINGS .............................................. 5
USER SETUP SCREENS .............................................. 6
VIEW DATA SCREENS .................................................. 7
STARTING CHARGE...................................................... 7
CHARGE COMPLETE ................................................... 8
CARE & HANDLING OF NiMH BATTERIES .................. 8
CARE & HANDLING OF LiPo, Li-Ion &
LiFe BATTERIES ............................................................ 9
BATTERY STORAGE ..................................................... 9
COOLING FAN ............................................................... 9
ERROR MESSAGES & TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ....10
5-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY – U.S.A. & CANADA ONLY .... 11
The DuraTrax
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Onyx
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230 charger is great for a wide
variety of applications! With charge currents up to 7 amps
and wide output voltage range makes it equally useful for
1/32 scale micros as for large 1/8 scale electrics, plus nitro
receiver packs and transmitter packs. The ability to also
handle LiPo and LiFe cells is great for upgrading to the
latest in battery technologies. AC/DC fl exibility, plus the
advanced reversed LCD with backlight, and simple menus
and controls make it super-easy to use anytime. A quick
reference fl owchart is included for easy understanding of
all menus.
Summary of Contents for Onyx 230
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