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INTRODUCTION

X1 MF

Input

Power

Port

100-240V

Input

Power Cable

11-18V

Temp

Sensor

LCD

Screen

Enter/Start
Rotary Dial

Mode/Stop Button

Servo/ESC Port

Brushless Motor
Sensor Port

USB Port for PC
Control & Firmware
Upgrade

Balance Socket
Port

Pitch=2.54mm

Please read this entire operating manual before using the X1 MF. If you
are unsure of it’s proper operation after reading the manual, please seek
advice from an experienced hobbyist or someone familiar with proper
battery charging procedures.

Charging Lead
Outputs

Summary of Contents for X1 MF

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Page 2: ...D BATTERY PROGRAM Charging of NiMH NiCd Batteries Charging NiMH NiCd Batteries inAUTO Charge Mode Discharging of NiMH NiCd Batteries Charging NiMH NiCd Batteries in Re Peak Charge Mode Charge Discharg...

Page 3: ...ery types The X1 MF also features integrated balancing for six cell Lithium Polymer LiPo Lithium Iron Phosphate LiFe A123 and Lithium Ion LiIon batteries Maximum 10A charge current maximum 80W charge...

Page 4: ...Brushless Motor Sensor Port USB Port for PC Control Firmware Upgrade Balance Socket Port Pitch 2 54mm Please read this entire operating manual before using the X1 MF If you are unsure of it s proper...

Page 5: ...1 MF can monitor and balance each cell individually while charging or discharging the battery Error messages will be displayed on the LCD screen and the process will be terminated automatically if the...

Page 6: ...M Servo Tester see page 29 for details The X1 MF can test most analog or digital servos by connecting them to the servo esc port on the charger and adjusting the pulse width value Re Peak Mode of NiMH...

Page 7: ...ets the mV sensitivity to an abnormally high value or if there is a problem with the battery i e one or more bad cells in the pack the battery temperature could exceed safe limits If the external temp...

Page 8: ...he operating area Make sure you know the specifications of the battery to be charged or discharged to ensure it meets the requirements of this charger If the program is set up incorrectly the battery...

Page 9: ...cure Make sure there are no intermittent contacts at any point in the circuit 3 7V cell Nominal Voltage Min Discharge Voltage Max Charge Voltage S torage Voltage Allowable Fas t Charge 3 7V cell 4 2V...

Page 10: ...cells x 3 7 volts each equals 11 1 volts Connect the battery s main leads to the charger output red is positive and black is negative Keep in mind that the gauge or thickness of your charging leads f...

Page 11: ...acks should only be discharged to their minimum safe voltage and no lower Deep discharging a Lithium cell will do permanent damage Refer to the Standard Battery Parameters table on page 7 of this manu...

Page 12: ...fully charged before using the X1 MF A fully charged 12VDC automotive battery should read about 13 8V Important Prior to connecting your battery to the X1 MF verify that you have chosen the correct ba...

Page 13: ...MF before charging in the balance charge mode Failure to connect the battery and balancing board as shown in this image will result in damage to the charger The balancing port lead polarity is critica...

Page 14: ...HDISCHARGE 0 1A CUT 1 0V NiMHCYCLE CHG DCHG 1 PROGRAMSELECT LiPoBATT LiPoBALANCE 2 0A 7 4V 2S LiPoCHARGE 2 0A 7 4V 2S LiPoFASTCHG 2 0A 7 4V 2S LiPoSTORAGE 2 0A 7 4V 2S LiPoDISCHARGE 2 0A 7 4V 2S ENTER...

Page 15: ...ode Storage Charge Mode or Discharge Mode Pressing the rotary dial once in any of these modes will take you through the parameter setup for your battery and the process you have selected Pressing and...

Page 16: ...n charging Lithium cells as this is what drives the intelligent charging process NEVER use NiMH NiCd or Pb charge parameters on a Lithium cell These charging methods cannot properly determine cutoff a...

Page 17: ...or more of the balancing leads coming from the pack This screen displays the number of cells detected by the charger R and the number of cells you selected in the previous screen S If these numbers mi...

Page 18: ...pack voltage nears the maximum levels modifying the CV portion of the charge process Normal charging reduces current to 1 10th during CV whereas Fast only reduces current to 1 5th the starting value...

Page 19: ...hen connected Storage levels are different for each cell chemistry 3 75V for LiIon 3 85V for LiPo and 3 3V for LiFe per cell This screen displays the real time status of the charge process Pressing th...

Page 20: ...bers mismatch go back to the previous screen and verify your settings If your settings are correct there may be a problem with one or more cells in your pack Verify the pack total voltage from the mai...

Page 21: ...e charging amperage for the charge process Refer to manufacturer specifications for maximum charge rates for your Nickel based battery packs This screen displays the charge status in real time Pressin...

Page 22: ...This screen displays the real time status of the charging process Pressing the Mode Stop button once will end the charging process and return you to the setup screen This screen displays the real time...

Page 23: ...scharge process and return you to the setup screen You can adjust the cycle flow Discharge Charge or Charge Discharge from this screen as well as the number of cycles requested Pressing the dial for 3...

Page 24: ...ventilated area Adjust the charge current on the left by pressing the dial and rotating Press again to set the value Repeat the procedure for the cell voltage on the right The charge current range is...

Page 25: ...Charge Master also allows you to graph process data in real time and you can control charging and update the X1 MF s firmware all from the software interface In order to connect the X1 MF to the compu...

Page 26: ...er the battery memory program you can change the battery type LiPo LiFe LiIon NiMH NiCd Pb battery voltage and charge current by pressing the Start Enter dial to make the value blink then rotate the d...

Page 27: ...ou are using the optional external Temperature Sensor set the temperature cutoff If you are not using the Temperature Sensor leave this setting as is Save the program entry by pressing and holding the...

Page 28: ...thium battery as shown in the image below Press the Mode Stop button to return to the root menu scroll to select the Li Batt Meter program and press the dial for 3 seconds to enter the Li Batt Meter p...

Page 29: ...tial pulse width to around 1480 You may have to adjust the pulse width up or down to find neutral stick center 6 Turn on the ESC and adjust the dial to increase or decrease motor RPM MOTOR RPM TESTER...

Page 30: ...ect as follows 1 Connect a lithium battery to the balancing board 2 Connect your servo to the SERVO ESC port on the X1 MF Pay close attention to the polarity negative is farthest from the notch key ta...

Page 31: ...cyclic discharge charge processes Nickel battery chemistry benefits by having a rest period between cycles to allow the voltage to normalize between cells and let heat generated by the charge process...

Page 32: ...ging process Limiting a charge process on a 1200mAh battery to 1300mAh for example can protect against extreme overcharg ing Consult your battery manufacturer s recom mendation for limits Key Beep ref...

Page 33: ...use a USB cable to update the X1 MF to the latest firmware version Visit www hitecrcd com for more information End process voltage limit is displayed This value can be set by the user in system setup...

Page 34: ...charging has detected one or more cells above the maximum voltage levels Balance pack Charger has detected that the connected cells are not within selected parameters Verify battery type setup The ce...

Page 35: ...weight Dimension 100 240V 60Hz 11 18V AC Input 50W DC 80W Input 0 1 10 0A 8W 0 1 5 0A 200mA cell 1 15 Cells 1 6 Cells 2 20V 525g 18 5oz Discharge current power THIS PACKAGE CONTAINS 1 X1 MF Charger P...

Page 36: ...able to ensure that you follow the instructions supplied with the charger and we have no control over the methods you employ for using operating and maintaining the device For this reason we are oblig...

Page 37: ...ld 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 WARNING...

Page 38: ...R REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY HITEC RCD INC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY RELATI...

Page 39: ...Hitec RCD USA Inc www hitecrcd com Distributed by 44176...

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