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ACTIVATOR 80 CHARGER USER’S GUIDE

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The Activator 80 Multi-Chemistry AC/DC Charger is a high-performance, 

microprocessor-controlled charger/discharger with built-in Lithium cell balancer. 

The Activator 80 is suitable for charging LiIon, LiPo, LiFe, NiCd, NiMH and Lead 

Acid (Pb) batteries from an 11 to 18V DC or 100 to 240V AC power source. With a 

maximum internal circuit output power of 80 watts and a variable charge current 

of up to 7.0 amps, the Activator 80 is a versatile and easy-to-use charger that 

works with most batteries used in the hobby today. The Activator 80 features 

multiple charge modes, discharge and cycling capability, a cooling fan and 

built-in XH balance ports, so balance charging Lithium battery packs is easy. 

And of course, other balance adapters are available if needed. A temperature 

sensor is included for added safety, giving you the ability to monitor your battery’s 

temperature during the charging or discharging process.

USER’S GUIDE

P/N 118552

Summary of Contents for activator 80

Page 1: ...80 watts and a variable charge current of up to 7 0 amps the Activator 80 is a versatile and easy to use charger that works with most batteries used in the hobby today The Activator 80 features multip...

Page 2: ...re or Explosion Be sure to fully understand the information for the battery to be charged or discharged If the programming values are incorrect the battery can be severely damaged Please read this ent...

Page 3: ...setsthefeedcurrentautomatically For Lithium batteries especially this can help prevent over charging that can potentially lead to an explosion Every program in the charger is controlled with specializ...

Page 4: ...lly This limit can be changed if required Temperature Limit The temperature of the battery during charging will rise due to its internal chemical reaction If you program a temperature limit the chargi...

Page 5: ...s the final voltage of the battery destined for long term storage Data Store Load Data storage and loading programs allow you to save up to 5 different battery data programming presets Once saved thes...

Page 6: ...he cooling fan features an auto on function so it turns on only when required DC Input Power Socket Powers the charger from an 11 to 18V DC power source using the supplied DC Input power cord and plug...

Page 7: ...lance ports can be used and is available separately For more information see the Optional Parts section on page 3 warnings and safety notes These warnings and safety notes are important and must be fo...

Page 8: ...len or damaged in any way To avoid short circuits between the output power adapter cord connectors connect the adapter cord to the charger first and only then to the battery to be charged or discharge...

Page 9: ...Rate 1C Nominal Voltage Level 3 3V Cell Maximum Charge Voltage 3 6V Cell Discharge Cut Off Voltage 2 0V Cell Recommended Charge Rate 3C or Less Check with the battery manufacturer first Recommended D...

Page 10: ...If an error is displayed press the STOP button then carefully check the battery programming values and connections pro tips discharging Continued warnings and safety notes Lithium batteries should ne...

Page 11: ...r cord plugged into an AC wall outlet or a power strip or the DC input power cord plugged into a power supply or connected to a vehicle battery If you re connecting the DC input power cord to a vehicl...

Page 12: ...s various programming menus When the charger is connected to a power source the last active programming menu will be displayed Press the STOP DEC button at any time to return the current upper level...

Page 13: ...evel programming menu and display its lower level programming menus Once in a lower level programming menu press to select and store programming values function button uSING THE TEMPERATURE SENSOR The...

Page 14: ...r discharged In this case increase the Safe Temperature Cut Off value by a small amount making sure not to allow the battery to overheat Alternately setting the Safe Temperature Cut Off value too high...

Page 15: ...he cell count by the charger Normally 10 minutes is enough to perceive the cell count correctly For batteries of larger capacity you may extend the time interval but if you program the time interval t...

Page 16: ...within the USER SET PROGRAM menu press the DEC or INC buttons to display the NiCd SENSITIVITY D PEAK menu 2 Press the ENTER button The voltage value will flash Press the DEC or INC buttons to select...

Page 17: ...DEC or INC buttons to display the WASTE TIME menu 2 Press the ENTER button The minutes value will flash Press the DEC or INC buttons to select the desired minutes value then press the ENTER button to...

Page 18: ...e capacity cut off menu 2 Press the ENTER button The ON OFF value will flash Press the DEC or INC buttons to select the desired value either ON or OFF then press the ENTER button to store that value T...

Page 19: ...e operation will be terminated to protect the integrity of the input battery Please refer to the technical specification of your DC input battery to determine the setting to use 1 From within the USER...

Page 20: ...tage screen The current voltage of each cell that comprises your Lithium battery will be displayed 3 Press the DEC or INC buttons to view the total current voltage of your battery MAIN the current vol...

Page 21: ...is charge mode Using this charge mode with a multi cell Lithium battery without an internal balance circuit can result in fire and or explosion If your Lithium battery features a balance connector use...

Page 22: ...ndividual voltages of Lithium cells in the battery to be charged The charger will monitor the voltage of each cell in the battery and control the charge current fed to each cell This will normalize th...

Page 23: ...ue will be flashing Press the DEC or INC buttons to select the desired input voltage then press the ENTER button to store that value Input voltage values range from Auto and 1S to 6S Any value selecte...

Page 24: ...he ENTER button to store that value Input voltage values range from Auto and 1S to 6S Any value selected other than Auto should match the nominal input voltage of your battery Lithium battery fast mod...

Page 25: ...h 2 to 6S Lithium batteries that don t feature a balance connector or an internal balance circuit Using this mode with a multi cell Lithium battery without a balance connector or an internal balance c...

Page 26: ...mation screen will be displayed R shows the number of cells found by the charger and S shows the number of cells selected by you previously If both numbers are identical you can begin by pressing the...

Page 27: ...th 2 to 6S Lithium batteries that don t feature a balance connector or an internal balance circuit Using this mode with a multi cell Lithium battery without a balance connector or an internal balance...

Page 28: ...es 37 and 38 Lithium voltage balancing monitoring 5 Press and hold the START button for more than 3 seconds to begin the discharging process An automatic battery check will be performed If you receive...

Page 29: ...u choose the correct program that matches your battery type either PROGRAM SELECT NiCd BATT or PROGRAM SELECT NiMH BATT nicd nimh battery programming Nicd nimh battery charging This mode is used for c...

Page 30: ...tery charging continued 3 To switch between AUTO and MANUAL modes press the ENTER button The current value will flash While the current value is flashing press and HOLD the DEC and INC buttons at the...

Page 31: ...ive an error press the STOP button to go back to the previous screen then carefully check the battery and connections nicd nimh battery programming Nicd nimh battery discharging continued 2 Press the...

Page 32: ...an choose two different cycling modes depending on the state you want your battery in at the end of the cycling process either charged or discharged You are also able to specify the number of cycles r...

Page 33: ...er relatively low current compared to their capacity and similar restrictions apply to charging them For this reason the optimal charge current should be approximately 1 10th of their capacity Pb batt...

Page 34: ...ed level 1 Connect the charger to its power source plug the output power adapter cord into the power outputs of the charger then connect the output power adapter cord to your lead acid battery making...

Page 35: ...button to go back to the previous screen then carefully check the battery and connections 1 Connect the charger to its power source plug the output power adapter cord into the power outputs of the ch...

Page 36: ...more information on entering programming data correctly refer back to those specific sections in this User s Guide 3 Press and hold the ENTER button for more than 3 seconds to open the CHARGE menu Th...

Page 37: ...ogramming values cannot be changed through the Status screens status screen process information Displays the voltage that will be reached at the end of the charging or discharging process Save load pr...

Page 38: ...to the state of its electronics If an error occurs the screen displays the cause of the error along with an audible sound If you receive an error and are unable to remedy it on your own please contac...

Page 39: ...hat the voltage of one cell in your Lithium battery is too low This error is displayed if the charger detects that the voltage of one cell in your Lithium battery is too high This error is displayed i...

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Page 44: ...44 ACTIVATOR 80 CHARGER USER S GUIDE Features and Specifications are Subject to Change Without Notice All contents 2014 Hobby People All Rights Reserved Revision 1 11 14 2014 Made in China P N 118552...

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