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   ◎ MENU CONFIGURATION

   ◎ BATTERY CONNECTION

Graupner/SJ POLARON Series chargers are equipped with a highly sensitive touch screen. 

Touch the icons to access every mode and set up your device.

POLARON AC/DC chargers have two sets of outputs on the front of the charger. Channel 1 is on the left. 
Channel 2 is on the right. Each channel has two 4mm banana sockets with a 7 cell balance port and a 
temperature sensor input port. An appropriate charge lead must be selected to match the specific con-
nector on your battery. The charge leads must be connected to the 4mm output sockets on the specific 
charger  channel, 

with  the  positive  (+)  lead  connected  to  the  red  socket  and  the  negative  (-)  lead 

connected to the black socket.

Only connect the battery to the charge lead AFTER the charge lead has been connected 
to the charger, as the connectors on the charge lead could touch together and cause the 
battery to short circuit.

During the charging of a Lithium pack, the balance lead MUST be connected to the charger. The 
charger has a ‘JST-EH’ type balance port, but also comes with other balance adaptor boards. 
To use an adaptor board, connect the supplied balance adaptor board lead to the charger. Then, 
connect the board using the appropriate battery balance connector. This balancing connector is 
essential. Without connecting the balancing connector to the balancing port on the charger (i.e., the 
main battery power leads ONLY are connected to the output banana sockets), the charger will charge 
or discharge the connected Lithium pack without balancing it. Balancing a Lithium pack is highly 
recommended. As some cells may retain more 

- ESC button: Return to the previous page, store the setup data, etc.

- DEC button: Page transition, data setup, etc.

- INC button: Page transition, data setup, etc.

- ENTER button: Go to the next page, Complete the data setup, 
                    Start / complete the operation, store the setup data, etc.

ACTION BUTTONS   

MENU DESCRIPTION

PROFILE 
CHARGE
DISCHG

BALANCE
DATA
MISC
USER SET

CYCLE 

Setup cycle type and delay the time of charge / discharge
( using the charge / discharge setup data ) 

Battery name, type, capacity, number of cells, memory number, memory copy
Setup the battery charge data
Setup the battery discharge data

Display the cell voltage and related data. Setup the balance data
Display the completed data and battery status
Setup servo, motor and warmer data, ESC setting
Setup input data, warning, date, time, user name and etc.

 Main page                  Function

   ◎ INPUT POWER SETUP 

   ◎ MAIN PAGE

   ◎ PROFILE PAGE

This charger has a capacity of 40 memories 

(CH1 20 /CH2 20). Each battery can be con-

figured with the basic programming setup to 

manage the batteries efficiently. The charger 

should be connected to a suitable 11-15 DC 

power source, with the black lead connecting  

to the negative (-) and the red lead connect-

ing  with  the  positive  (+)  input  voltage.  The 

current can be programmed during the USER 

SET (ref. page 30) process.This charger will 

control  the  output  automatically,  depending 

on the power input source.

- The channel numbers (accessed using the bottom boxes)

   can be used to select the channel. The main page of the 

   selected channel in shown in red. Tapping the link to the 

   other channel  box will select for the other channel. 

- The date and time are displayed on the top of the main 

   page. This data can be programmed during the USER SET 

   process.

- The links displayed on the main page can be accessed

   by tapping the images. Activated icons turn to a dark gray 

  and the charger emits a beeping tone.

The profile page is the main functional page for this charger. This page can be used to set 

up the battery name, battery type, capacity, number of cells and the memory number, as well 

as being used to initiate the charging, discharging, cycling and balancing mode functions. 

The related functions for the charge and discharge processes are operated according to the 

stored data of the charging, discharging, cycling and balancing modes. 

capacity than other cells, over time, the pack can become unbalanced. For an unbalanced pack, some 
of the cells can exceed the maximum voltage during the charging process, with other cells falling below 
the minimum voltage during discharge processes. Both circumstances can cause damage to the cells. For 
an overcharged Lithium cell, damage can occur, with extreme conditions resulting in a fire.

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Summary of Contents for Polaron

Page 1: ...OPERATING INSTRUCTION Pease read this manual thoroughly Keep this manual in a convenient place for quick and easy reference 2 Channels AC DC Charger No S2002 ...

Page 2: ...BBY LLC The HoTT trademark is used with permission of SJ Inc 4386066 Online Support Please visit us at www openhobbby com to stay up to date with the latest software firmware and product information Customer support We are happy to assist you with any question by e mail or phone Customer service hours are from 9 am to 5 pm PST Pacific Standard Time during the workweek Monday through Friday E maile...

Page 3: ... damaged batteries Use identical batteries in the charger Do not attempt to charge a battery pack containing different types of batteries Do not use a too short or damaged cables Ensure that each channel has a completely charged pack Do not use near a flammable object Use only in well ventilated areas Explosive gases may be generated during the operation of this product Do not reverse the positive...

Page 4: ...0 memories 88 2x203 4x196 3mm 3 47x8 00x7 73 inch 1536 g 54 18 oz SPECIFICATIONS Connect ONE Battery to ONE Channel Otherwise either the batteries or the charger may be damaged And it will be a cause of fire Do not charge a battery with a voltage below 2 8V per cell If this type of battery is forced to charge the pack can be damaged and in extreme cases can result in a fire The default charging cu...

Page 5: ...LED Bar Temperature Sensor Port Cooling Fan Mini USB AC Input 100 240V LED Indicator for Charge Discharge Output of the Charger Output 12V Cooling Fan Power Switch Channel Selection Button CH1 CH2 Balance Port USB Output Socket 5V 1 0A TOP FRONT BACK RIGHT CHARGER CONTROL IDENTIFICATION ...

Page 6: ...arge discharge setup data Battery name type capacity number of cells memory number memory copy Setup the battery charge data Setup the battery discharge data Display the cell voltage and related data Setup the balance data Display the completed data and battery status Setup servo motor and warmer data ESC setting Setup input data warning date time user name and etc Main page Function INPUT POWER S...

Page 7: ... shown in the red circles above erases the default name allowing the new name to be entered To enter the battery names ABC abc or 123 each page with the upper case letters the lower case letters and the numbers with special characters should be separately accessed by tapping the respective icons Tapping the ESC button will return the screen to the previous page CHARGE PAGE To access the charge mod...

Page 8: ...rged without a proper setting of this parameter The safety timer can be used to terminate the charging process for charging times that exceed a preset time period This timer is used to protect the batteries Maximum cell voltage CV Constant Voltage Charge current Tapping the INC DEC buttons can activate and edit the parame ters The default charge current is set to 1C 1 x capacity This value can be ...

Page 9: ...eries STORE LiIon LiPo LiFe The charger will charge discharge to store the pack with the voltage configured CC CV is applied to N STORE FAST is applied to Q STORE Charge modes for the POLARON AC DC CHARGER CC CV Normal charge FAST Fast charge N STORE Normal store charge Q STORE Quick store charge CV LINK The packs that have the same number of cells and capacity can be charged simultaneously If the...

Page 10: ...RGE PAGE Tapping the DISCHARGE icon on the main page will access the discharge mode The pro gramming setup and the page transition are the same as described for the CHARGE mode On the main page tap the DISCHARGE icon to start the discharge process This page shows discharge setup for selecting LiPo Lilon LiFe NiCd NiMH Pb batteries To program the battery parameters tap each data box activating to a...

Page 11: ...es between 1 150 minutes After this preset time the charger will then initiate the battery discharge process Delay time setup NORMAL The charger will stop the discharging process every minute to calculate the average resistance LINEAR The charger will discharge the pack stopping once after 3 minutes to calculate the internal resistance Discharge mode for the POLARON AC DC CHARGER LiPo LiIon LiFe N...

Page 12: ... the STOP or ESC buttons will cause the charger to either stop or continue the discharge process respectively Tapping the CYCLE icon on the main page will access the cycle mode Tapping the data box will activate this parameter blue Tapping the DEC INC buttons will access the pro gram for the parameters CYCLE PAGE Tap the CYCLE icon on the main page to access the cycle mode Tapping the part in the ...

Page 13: ...ng data This page left shows the cycle process with the parameters and graph Both the voltage and current values will increase to the preset parameters The preset current may be limited by the charge discharge capacity and ithe nput voltage setup The max charging process at 120W with a max discharging process at 30W Tap the part in the red circle left to display the set current window The charge d...

Page 14: ...in page to access the data view mode There are 3 view modes After activating the buttons the data can be programmed by tapping the DEC INC buttons In the Cycle data and Graph data modes the data can be accessed In the Normal data mode the parameters can not be programmed Tap the DATA icon to check the charge discharge data on the main page 1 BALANCE MODE 1 This page above left shows the basic date...

Page 15: ...rating voltage current and temperature The graph reflects the programmed data entered either automatically or manually USER SETUP PAGE Tap the USER SET icon on the main page to access to user setup modes 4 modes The data can be programmed The page can be navigated by tapping the DEC INC buttons Tap the USER SET icon to program the user setup on the main page Finish Sound 10 types of sounds are ava...

Page 16: ...ycles The blue character shows the current process MISC PAGE Addition function Tap the MISC icon to program the MISC setup on the main page Additional functions on CH1 or CH2 can also be used Brushed motor setup Connect the motor to a 4mm banana charge socket Tap the MOTOR icon to access the motor setup mode This page has 3 menus The operating time is set by minutes and seconds The operating volta...

Page 17: ...4 8V or 7 2V Warmer setup Connect the warmer to the 4mm banana charge socket Tap the WARMER icon to access the warmer setup mode This page has 2 menus Temperature setup Alarm setup Alarm rings at the preset time The charger continue oper ating Tap the STOP button to stop the alarm Output voltage setup With an installed temperature sensor this function is con trolled automatically The preset voltag...

Page 18: ...mmed without an extra programmer Select the ESC setup icon Turn on the model s power Then connect the telemetry terminal to the ESC port at the upper side allowing the data to be displayed and programmed The data can be programmed with 6 buttons 1 The 3 modes can be accessed by the DEC INC buttons 2 The UP DW buttons are used for the setup only after the SET button has been touched Without this to...

Page 19: ...r can adjust No 1 2 3 The manufacturer can adjust No 4 The user can not adjust Tap No1 to access the factory data mode The blinking characters alternate between red and blue indicating that the program is operational After the Data Initialization has completed the return to the Start up page will proceed automatically Tap the icon 3 times on the screen to arrange the screen After completing the ar...

Page 20: ...cess this mode Only available to the manufacturer 1 This screen left is for product updates from a PC personal computer 2 Updates are available at www openhobby com and www graupner sj com POLARON AC DC chargers have a number of error and warning messages that are designed to advise the user of any problems Tapping the error message can clear the message and return to the previous page Input volta...

Page 21: ...ceeds the value in the MISC MOTOR function A Balancer Port error message indicates that the balance connector has been disconnected A Low Output Volt error message indicates that either the voltage setup is below the requirements for the charging discharging battery or the number of cells has been improperly selected A Sync Command error message indicates that the preset number of cells and the nu...

Page 22: ... the first time the process may terminate within minutes This stoppage does not indicate a problem This stoppage results from an unstabilized battery To stabilize the batteries charge the batteries either after increasing the delta peak value or after performing a discharging process followed by a cooling down period Do not use the batteries if the charged capacity of the battery exceeds the speci...

Page 23: ...al capacity and a reduction in performance is likely Allowing the voltage to fall below 3 volts per cell will invalidate all warranty claims Never charge Lithium Polymer battery packs to values exceeding 4 2V per cell Lithium Ion batteries exceeding 4 1V volts per cell or LiFe batteries exceeding 3 7V per cell Exceeding these recommended values can cause irreversible damage to the cells and will i...

Page 24: ...ling of waste electrical and electronic equipment The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling please contact your local city office your househ...

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