HITEC X1 mini, Operation Manual

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Congratulations on purchasing Hitec’s X1 mini compact charger! Featuring a
compact design , this sophisticated AC charger packs 60 watts into a fraction of
the size to meet your battery management requirements. Compatible with a full
range of the most popular battery types, including the new generation LiHV, the
X1 mini keeps your batteries powered up with 6-amps of charging power.
Although simple to use, the X1 mini does require some background knowledge
for successful and safe operation. The operating instructions included here are
designed to ensure that you quickly become familiar with its functions. It is
important that you read through the Operating Instructions, Warning and Safety
Notes attentively and in full before attempting to use your new charger for the
fi rst time. By following the guidelines and recommendations provided, you are
sure to enjoy many years of R/C fun with your new X1 mini charger!
THE CHARGING AND DISCHARGING OF RC HOBBY BATTERIES CAN BE
DANGEROUS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE EXPLICIT WARNINGS CAN
RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR LOSS OF LIFE.
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NEVER LEAVE YOUR CHARGER UNATTENDED WHILE IN OPERATION.
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NEVER CHARGE ON OR AROUND COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.
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NEVER CHARGE A DAMAGED BATTERY PACK.
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LOW COST, NO-NAME BATTERY PACKS POSE THE MOST DANGER. WE
RECOMMEND YOU ONLY USE BATTERY PACKS THAT ARE SOLD AND
WARRANTIED BY A REPUTABLE COMPANY.
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IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU UTILIZE A SAFETY DEVICE SUCH
AS A STEEL CASE OR LIPO SACK™ WHILE CHARGING LITHIUM CHEMISTRY
BATTERIES.
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IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU KEEP AN OPERABLE “CLASS A” FIRE
EXTINGUISHER IN THE CHARGING AREA.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS CAN BE CONSIDERED
NEGLIGENCE BY THE OPERATOR AND MAY NEGATE ANY CLAIMS
FOR DAMAGES INCURRED
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Table of Contents:
Introduction
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Warning and Safety Notes
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Product Layout ............................................................................................................................ 08
Specifi cations
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Features
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Battery Connections ................................................................................................................ 12
Input Functions .......................................................................................................................... 13
Program Flow Chart
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Charger Operation .................................................................................................................... 16
Memory Preset - Data Store/Load ...................................................................................... 18
Battery Meter
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Battery Resistance Meter ........................................................................................................ 21
Advanced System Set Up ........................................................................................................ 22
Warning and Error Messages
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Using Charge Master PC Software ..................................................................................... 25
Commonly Used Terms ............................................................................................................ 25
Conformity Declarations
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Disposal and Prop 65 Warning
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Warranty and Service ............................................................................................................... 28
Warning
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