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Features

• Superior peak prediction circuitry ensures maximum battery life

• High-efficiency direct current/rising voltage exchange mode minimizes heat output

• Large LCD display indicates mAh, voltmeter, and ammeter

• DC fan for efficient cooling

• LED display with three-color functions indicates charge, discharge and trickle modes

• Reverse polarity protection

• Push-button Start

• Charge beeper indicates when charge is complete

• Banana plugs with alligator clips adapter included

• Receiver, transmitter, BEC- and Tamiya-style charge leads included

Specifications

• 12V DC-powered or 110V AC-powered

• Charges, trickle charges and discharges 1–14 cell packs

• Ni-Cd and Ni-MH compatible

• Voltage booster to DC 28V

• 7.5 amp fuse safety circuit

• Variable charge rates: 200mA–5A (13- and 14-cell packs may not reach 5A)

• 16-bit processor with high-resolution displays features

Functions/LCD Screen Readings

Operation

LED Condition/Beep

Function

Push Once

Red/Beep Once

Fast Charge

Push Twice

Orange & Red/Beep Twice

Cycle (Charge After Discharge)

Push Three Times

Orange/Beep Three Times

Discharge

Connect Battery Without Pushing

Green

Trickle Charge (150 mA)

Push One More Time After Action

Green

Return to Trickle Charge

Error Modes

The P features a self-diagnostic mode with the following error codes:

• “ERR1”

A short circuit or the safety fuse is burned out

• “ERR2”

An error has occurred in the charging process (loose connection, contacts or current is adjusted after

the initial 30-second start up mode)

• “ERR6”

The peak charge is abnormal because the voltage is too low

• “ERR”

The power supply is insufficient (below 10V)

Note

: “ERR6” and “ERR” will only occur when using a 12V power source. To cancel error modes, disconnect the

batteries from the charger.

Supplying DC Power to the P

The P is powered by connecting it to a 12V DC power source, such as a 12V sealed battery (HAN102),

a 12V automobile battery (car must be not be running) or through your field box power panel. The battery capacity

must be over 5Ah.

The P can also be powered from a standard 110V AC outlet.

12V DC connections:

Step 1

. Attach the red (positive) banana plug to the red (positive) terminal on your 12V battery or power panel.

Step 2

. Attach the black (negative) banana plug to the black (negative) terminal. Alligator clips have been included to

power your charger with a 12V hobby battery. Once your charger is given power, it will beep once and the LCD

will show 28V when voltmeter is selected, which is normal.

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Summary of Contents for Pinnacle+plus

Page 1: ... batteries receive an accurate charge every time and protects your Ni Cd and Ni MH batteries from the dangers of overcharging The Pinnacle does this by continuously monitoring the battery s voltage curve and calculates predicts when the peak 100 charge will occur When the batteries have peaked the Pinnacle stops fast charging at exactly that point and then advances to trickle mode This is essentia...

Page 2: ...Push One More Time After Action Green Return to Trickle Charge Error Modes The Pinnacle features a self diagnostic mode with the following error codes ERR1 A short circuit or the safety fuse is burned out ERR2 An error has occurred in the charging process loose connection contacts or current is adjusted after the initial 30 second start up mode ERR6 The peak charge is abnormal because the voltage ...

Page 3: ...rickle mode Please observe polarity when attaching the leads to the charge output Charging Process Step 1 Push the Start Select button once You will here a beep and the red light will quickly flash to indicate fast charge condition Step 2 Use the Charge Rate adjustment knob to select the appropriate charge rate for your battery pack Note Refer to the chart below for recommended charge rates The LC...

Page 4: ...ks unless supervised by a responsible adult The charger can become hot during charging Use care when selecting where you will charge the battery packs choosing heat resistant surfaces only The Pinnacle is designed to charge and discharge Ni Cd or Ni MH battery packs only Do not use the charger for any other types of batteries Warranty and Repair Policy The Pinnacle charger is guaranteed against wo...

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