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Warning

When in doubt, always use a higher gauge wire (lower AWG number). It is common to see charging 
leads constructed of 14AWG, 16AWG or 18AWG wire. Always refer to recommendations from your battery 
manufacturer for your specifi c battery type and size before initiating a charge or discharge process. 

Do not attempt to disassemble or modify Lithium or Lead-Acid battery packs.

Discharging

The RDX1 Mini discharging functions are for two specifi c purposes:

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Refreshing the capacity of a Nickel-based battery that has lost capacity over time (NiMH or NiCd).

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Reducing the voltage of a Lithium battery for safe storage.

LITHIUM CHEMISTRY BATTERY PACKS SHOULD ONLY BE DISCHARGED TO THEIR 

MINIMUM SAFE VOLTAGE, NO LOWER. DEEP DISCHARGING A LITHIUM CELL WILL DO 

PERMANENT DAMAGE. REFER TO THE STANDARD BATTERY PARAMETERS TABLE ON 

PAGE 6 OF THIS MANUAL FOR MINIMUM DISCHARGE VOLTAGES.

LiPo & LiHV Charge/Discharge Cycling
Lithium batteries are known to reach full capacity after a break-in period of about 10 charge/discharge cycles. 
We do not recommend you use the RDX1 Mini charger to do this; normal use and recharging will achieve 
the same results. If you wish to perform a Lithium break-in on the bench with the RDX1 Mini, discharging to 
minimum acceptable voltages and performing a balance charge at 1C maximum rate is recommended. If you 
choose to break in your Lithium batteries under normal use, charging at only 1C for the fi rst ten cycles will help 
ensure full performance and service life from your Lithium cells.

Warning and Safety Notes Continued

Summary of Contents for 44295

Page 1: ...TRUCTION MANUAL WARNING THE CHARGING AND DISCHARGING OF RC HOBBY BATTERIES CAN BE DANGEROUS FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE AND OR LOSS OF...

Page 2: ...10 ChargerConnections 13 ProgramFlowChart 14 Charger Operations 15 Memory Preset Data Store Load 20 BatteryMeter 22 Battery Resistance Meter 23 Advanced System Set Up 24 Warning and Error Messages 26...

Page 3: ...ng the manual please seek advice from an experienced hobbyist or someone familiar with proper battery charging procedures THE CHARGING AND DISCHARGING OF RC HOBBY BATTERIES CAN BE DANGEROUS FAILURETO...

Page 4: ...the charger is dropped or suffers any type of impact it should be inspected by an authorized service station before using it again A This charger and the battery should be put on a heat resistant non...

Page 5: ...hazard A faulty or damaged battery Batteries installed in a device or which are electrically linked to other components Batteries that are not expressly stated by the manufacturer to be suitable for t...

Page 6: ...he total mAh 1000 A 1200mAh battery would have a 1C charge rate of 1 2 amps A 4200mAh battery would have a 1C charge rate of 4 2 amps Some manufacturers are offering Lithium cells that can be charged...

Page 7: ...RGEDTOTHEIR MINIMUM SAFEVOLTAGE NO LOWER DEEP DISCHARGING A LITHIUM CELLWILL DO PERMANENT DAMAGE REFERTOTHE STANDARD BATTERY PARAMETERSTABLE ON PAGE6OFTHIS MANUAL FOR MINIMUM DISCHARGEVOLTAGES LiPo Li...

Page 8: ...Mini Charger 2 AC Cord 3 2 PINT TYPE Charge Connector AC Input 100 240V Balance Lead 3 2 SCREEN DEC Button INC Button Start Enter Button BATT Type Stop Button Temperature Sensor Port Battery Connecto...

Page 9: ...d to enter parameter or store parameter on screen start charging When changing a parameter value in the program press the START ENTER button to make it blink then change the value by pressing the DEC...

Page 10: ...ing up to 10 different charge discharge profiles for your convenience Users can keep the data pertaining to any program setting for any battery to facilitate seamless charging or discharging Saved pro...

Page 11: ...charge Fast charge Balance charge and Storage charge modes We highly recommend using balance charge as it is the safest and best way to charge lithium chemistry batteries If you plan on not using your...

Page 12: ...This feature allows the user to set a limit for the maximum mAh s that can be put into the pack Once this limit is reached the charge process will automatically terminate and OVER CHARGE CAPACITY LIM...

Page 13: ...XT60 output on the charger use adapter as needed 3 Balance Socket The balance wire attached to the battery must be connected to the charger with the black wire aligned with the negative marking on th...

Page 14: ...Pb BATT ENTER 2 0A 2 0V 1P DEC INC DEC BATT PROGRAM START MAIN 0 00V Connect the main battery socket BATT METER ENTER INC DEC INC DEC Connect battery via balance board BATT PROGRAM BATT RESISTANCE STA...

Page 15: ...T IN DAMAGETOTHE BATTERY AND POSSIBLE EXPLOSION Depending on the battery type different operations will be available The chart below shows which operations are available for the different types of bat...

Page 16: ...ming the battery is fullly charged and for topping off previously charged battery packs Cycle 1 to 5 cyclic and continuous process of charge discharge or discharge charge is operable for battery refre...

Page 17: ...to scroll through the battery programs press START ENTER to enter the Lithium Polymer Battery LiPo BATT Program BATTERY Setting Press the INC or DEC buttons to scroll through the battery programs pres...

Page 18: ...in the battery pack when the battery is connected with balance lead Charged capacity percentage and average cell voltage of the battery pack 3 796V 3 798V 3 813V 0 000V Fuel 90 Cell 4 10V If both num...

Page 19: ...s screen pressing the DEC will display a variety of charger settings Final voltage setting when the program ends Internal and External temperature Temperature probe required to show external temperatu...

Page 20: ...number 1 flashing use the or buttons to scroll through the memories When you are ready to select a memory to program press the button again to enter the memory setup menu Press the button again and th...

Page 21: ...AGEISONLYINTENDEDFOREXPERTUSERS ANYCHANGES TODEFAULTSETTINGSARECOMPLETELYATYOUROWNRISK Save Program Press the button to save the program SAVE will appear momentarily while the program is written to th...

Page 22: ...e START ENTER button to access the Lithium Battery Meter program Indicates each cell s voltage Indicates the total voltage the highest voltage and the lowest voltage This diagram shows how to correctl...

Page 23: ...and balance wires to the balance socket Battery Resistance Measurement BATT PROGRAM BATT RESISTANCE Press the START ENTER button to access the Lithium Battery Resistance program The first screen indi...

Page 24: ...y timer should be generous enough to allow a full charge battery OFF ON 1 720 Min Default 120 min OFF ON 100 50000mAh Cut o 5000mAh OFF ON 200 C 680 F 800 C 1760 F Celsius Fahrenheit 1 60 Min Selectio...

Page 25: ...detects that the delta peak value has reached the value set by the user the battery will read fully charged Default 4mV Cell 3 15mV Cell OFF ON ITEM SELECTION DESCRIPTION A beep sounds with the press...

Page 26: ...ry pack is too high The voltage of one cell in the battery pack is invalid The number of cells is wrong The internal temperature of the unit is too high The external temperature of the battery is too...

Page 27: ...noted in mA or amps A 600mAh battery has a 1C current value of 600mA and a 3C current value of 3 x 600mA 1800mA or 1 8A The 1C current value for a 3200mAh battery would be 3200mA 3 2A Final ChargeVolt...

Page 28: ...nominal voltage of 7 2 volts 2 x 3 6 LiFe Multiply the total number of cells in the pack by 3 3 A 4 cell LiFe wired in a series will have a nominal voltage of 13 2 volts 4 x3 3 LiHV Multiply the total...

Page 29: ...ehold waste and must be recycled To find a recycling center near you refer to the internet or your local phone directory for electronic waste recycling centers STATE OF CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNI...

Page 30: ...ument employed is limited to the invoice value of Hitec RCD products which were immediately and directly involved in the event in which the damage occurred ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For a period of on...

Page 31: ...THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY REPAIR AND SERVICE To have your Hitec charger serviced 1 Visit the Hitec website at www hitecrcd com and download the service reque...

Page 32: ...32 Hitec RCD 9320 Hazard Way Suite D San Diego CA 92123 www hitecrcd com...

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