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Charger terminology 

 

To DC 
Power

Supply

Display

Connect PC USB Interface here when
connecting to PC Firmware Update Software
(black wire toward outside wall of case)

Channel 1

Channel 2

Banana jacks for discharge

wires when charging

2 packs at the same time

Use two outer banana jacks for discharge

wires when charging only one pack.

Never connect pack discharge wires

across the two yellow banana jacks.

This will result in blowing the internal fuse.

Note the red “X” warning between the yellow jacks!

MODE button

START/STOP button

Channel 2
balance connector

Channel 1
balance connector

 

 

January 17, 2012 ver 1.0 www.revolectrix.com 

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Summary of Contents for Turnigy 10XC

Page 1: ...Turnigy 10XC Charger User s Guide Copyright 2012 Hobby King 01 17 2012 This Turnigy product manufactured in Singapore by LEO Energy Pte Ltd www revolectrix com...

Page 2: ...button operations 11 Performing Common Tasks 12 Selecting a preset 12 Changing a preset 12 Charging a pack or packs 14 Options Menu Explained 15 Alternate charging modes 17 Using the Firmware Update...

Page 3: ...e in Turnigy 6 position battery pigtails to the wires on existing adapters and you are good to go Supports non balanced charge of Li up to 2s Ni up to 28 cells Pb up to 24V A123 up to 12s Accepts 10 3...

Page 4: ...the charger s Main Menu to alter basic settings of presets on the fly Press and hold the START STOP button to start charger operation or cancel end a charging session Press and hold MODE button during...

Page 5: ...discharge wires are connected to the charger before charging This is normal Parts Turnigy 10XC Charger Removable input plier clips red black for connecting the 10XC to a DC power source Optional PC US...

Page 6: ...es when charging 2 packs at the same time Use two outer banana jacks for discharge wires when charging only one pack Never connect pack discharge wires across the two yellow banana jacks This will res...

Page 7: ...erature under any conditions The result is faster safer charging When charging two packs the packs are connected in series the balance connections as well as the main charge wires In effect the charge...

Page 8: ...s in series Output power is determined by several factors including battery pack imbalance during charge input voltage input current output voltage ambient temperature and the charger s internal tempe...

Page 9: ...circumstances WARNING Failure to comply with the above could result in fire and or damage not covered by warranty Pack discharge wires are usually not terminated in banana plugs e g they might be ter...

Page 10: ...ckets varies Introduction to presets As shipped from the factory the charger has ten presets The presets are displayed in the Preset Menu and display in the charger s LCD as follows Preset Name Settin...

Page 11: ...and A123 battery packs only Overview of button operations Following is an overview of all possible functions available using these buttons These functions are listed in the approximate order you might...

Page 12: ...cs of the pack s you are charging At any time prior to starting a charge operation press and hold the MODE button to access the Main Menu options Choose Chg Amps Choose Chemistry Show Help Screen Exit...

Page 13: ...d Charge to 12V LEAD 18V Lead Acid Charge to 18V LEAD 24V Lead Acid Charge to 24V LiPo 1sU 4 20V LiPo Unbalance Charge 1s to 4 20V LiPo 2sU 8 40V LiPo Unbalance Charge 2s to 8 40V A123 1sU 3 65V A123...

Page 14: ...ess and hold the START STOP button for one second to enter Charging Mode 3 You will see the following screens in sequence PLEASE WAIT CHRGING LiPo BAL MODE for info above screen will vary depending on...

Page 15: ...STOP button for one second The charger flashes CHARGER STOPPED then displays the Preset Menu Note Pack data is lost when you end the charge session so if you want to see it cycle through the saved dat...

Page 16: ...he MODE button down longer you ll see NODE CONNECTOR etc described below When you release the MODE button you ll see the input supply current low voltage limit setting LOW SUPPLY VOLTS Limit volts b P...

Page 17: ...YES does not disable the speaker during button presses To Exit the Options Menu and return to the Preset Menu a Press and hold the MODE button then release it when the display changes to this Exit Hol...

Page 18: ...ge them unattended Never repeatedly START a charge on a pack that continuously triggers SAFETY CHARGING Fire may result If the charger detects a problem it will stop charging and display a safety code...

Page 19: ...o Auto Firmware Update Utility program lower left corner watch the message line just below the program s menu bar If Waiting to Start appears everything is working properly and you are ready to use th...

Page 20: ...ative 5s Pack Pack positive red 18 5V Node 4 14 8V Node 3 11 1V Node 2 7 4V Node 1 3 7V Pack negative blk 0V Cell 5 Cell 4 Cell 3 Cell 2 Cell 1 Nominal voltage with respect to pack negative Turnigy 10...

Page 21: ...to pack negative Turnigy 10XC Connector DEFAULT WIRING Mode Pin 1 Red Black Pack positive Pack negative 1s Pack Pack positive red 3 7V Pack negative blk 0V Cell 1 Nominal voltage with respect to pack...

Page 22: ...Node 4 Node 3 Node 2 Node 1 Pack negative 5s Pack Pack positive red 18 5V Node 4 14 8V Node 3 11 1V Node 2 7 4V Node 1 3 7V Pack negative blk 0V Cell 5 Cell 4 Cell 3 Cell 2 Cell 1 Nominal voltage with...

Page 23: ...nigy 10XC Connector XH and EH Wiring Mode Pin 1 Black Pack positive Pack negative 1s Pack Pack positive 3 7V Pack negative blk 0V Cell 1 Nominal voltage with respect to pack negative NOTE In the above...

Page 24: ...rent 400W 30V DC input Cell balancing Resolution 78uV 16 bit for 1s 10s Li or A123 LiFEPO4 balanced charging Voltage calibration calibration is to 6 mV Current calibration Charge current is factory ca...

Page 25: ...y the pack discharge wires in accordance with bullet points 2 and 3 above C Configure charger To review selected preset s settings Press MODE button To select a different preset Press MODE button unti...

Page 26: ...ck the power supply is big enough Loose input connections 2 Pack Con Err Check pack wiring Ch1 No Add Up Check pack wiring or dirty connectors Unbalanced Only Unbalanced charge detected voltage on the...

Page 27: ...ickle current above 1A Safety Code 83 Bad starting chemistry Safety Code 84 Bad Pb set voltage Safety Code 85 Bad NiCd fallback Safety Code 86 Bad A123 set voltage Safety Code 88 CHECKPACK1 cell V out...

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