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Warning and Error Messages
In the case of an error, the screen will communicate the cause of the error and
emit an audible sound.
The battery connection is incorrect.
The balance connection is incorrect.
Reversed polarity is detected.
The battery connection has been
broken.
The Voltage of one cell in the battery pack is too low.
The voltage of one cell in the battery pack is too high.
The voltage of one cell in the battery pack is invalid.
The number of cells number is wrong.
The internal temperature of the unit is too high.
The external temperature of the battery is too high.
The battery voltage is higher than the maximum voltage set
by the user when charging in balance mode.
The battery capacity is more than the maximum capacity set
by the user.
The charging time is longer than the maximum charging
time set by the user.
Using the Charge Master PC Software
The free “Charge Master” software gives you unparalleled ability to operate the
charger through your PC computer. You can monitor pack voltage, cell voltage,
and other data during charging, view the charge data in real-time graphs, or
control charging and fi rmware updates from the “Charge Master.”
In order to connect the charger to a computer and enjoy the benefi ts of the
“Charge Master” program, you will need a USB cable which is not included in this
package. The cable must have an “A” plug on one end and a “micro-B” plug on
the other to connect to the charger directly.
The “Charge Master” is available for download at www.hitecrcd.com.
Commonly Used Terms
Commonly Used Terms:
A, mA:
Unit of measurement relating to a charge or discharge current. 1000 mA
= 1A (A = Ampere, mA = Milliampere).
Ah, mAh:
Unit of measurement for the capacity of a battery (Amperes x Time
Unit; h = hour). If a pack is charged for one hour at a current of 2A, it has been
fed 2Ah of energy. It receives the same quantity of charge (2Ah) if it is charged
for 4 hours at 0.5A, or 15 minutes (=1/4 hour) at 8A.
‘C’ - Rating:
Capacity is also referred to as the ‘C’ rating. Some battery suppliers
recommend charge and discharge currents based on the battery ‘C’ rating. A
battery’s ‘1C’ current is the same number as the battery’s rated capacity number,
but 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 Charge Voltage:
The voltage at which the battery’s charge limit (capacity
limit) is reached after which the charge process switches from a high current
to a low maintenance rate (trickle charge). From this point on, any further high
current charging would cause overheating and eventual terminal damage to the
pack.
