Programmable Charger with 30A Discharge,
Advanced Motor Break-In and Backlit LCD
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Team Checkpoint’s TC-1030 Pro Charger is designed specifically with the competitive racer in mind! The TC-1030 handles all sizes
of NiMH batteries, in addition to NiCd and LiPo batteries. With a maximum charge current of 10 amps, maximum discharge of 30 amps,
a high-powered motor break-in system, plus a custom blue-backlit graphing LCD, the TC-1030 meets the needs of the most demanding
competitors. Quick reference flowcharts are included for easy understanding of all menus. It is strongly recommended to
completely read this manual. Damage resulting from misuse or modification will void your warranty.
INDEX
Special features ........................................2
Precautions...............................................2
Controls and connections .........................2
Battery types.............................................3
Input power ...............................................4
Navigating menus .....................................4
Getting started – selecting a memory ......5
Adjusting main functions...........................5
Starting charge, discharge, and cycle ......7
Status screens and graphs.....................10
Motor break-in ........................................12
Motor 4X break-in ...................................13
Motor test ...............................................13
User Set-Up menu..................................14
Data View menu .....................................14
Cycle Data menu ....................................15
NiMH Four-Step Charge menu...............16
NiMH Three-Step Charge menu .............19
Handling of NiMH and lithium batteries..20
Error messages and troubleshooting .....20
SPECIFICATIONS
Input voltage:
11-15V DC
Battery types, # cells:
1-10 Nickel-Cadmium (1.2-12.0V NiCd)
1-10 Nickel-Metal Hydride (1.2-12.0V NiMH)
1-4 Lithium-Polymer or Lithium-Ion cells
(3.6-14.8V LiPo/Ion)
Battery capacity range:
100-9900mAh
Max. fast charge power:
120 watts
Fast charge current:
0.1-10.0A (2C max for LiPo/Ion)
Fast charge methods:
linear, reflex, impulse, 3-step and 4-step
Fast charge termination:
peak detection for NiCd and NiMH
constant current / constant voltage for
LiPo/Ion (cc/cv)
optional thermal cutoff for all battery types
Peak sensitivity:
0-25mV adjustable (including 1mV, 2mV)
Trickle charge current:
0-500mA (NiCd/MH only)
Top-off charge:
0-1000mA (NiMH only)
Max. discharge power:
90 watts
Discharge current:
0.1-30.0A adjustable (2C max for
LiPo/Ion)
100% linear current 0-10A, custom pulsed
current 20A, 30A
Discharge cutoff voltage:
0.1-1.1V per cell NiCd & NiMH
2.5-3.7V per cell LiPo/Ion
* Temperature cutoff range: 50-132
o
F (10-55
o
C)
Cycle count:
1-10 cycles (NiCd/MH only)
Cycle cool-off delay:
1-30 minutes adjustable
Battery memories:
10 battery memories
Display type:
8 x 21 LCD (168 characters max) with
blue backlight
Graphical displays:
charge and discharge voltage curves
Output connectors:
banana jacks (two adapter leads included)
Motor break-in:
single-step and four-step modes, 1.0-8.0V
selectable, 1-180 minutes, 20A constant
(30A surge)
Case size:
5.5 x 1.8 x 5.9” (140 x 45 x 150mm)
Weight:
24.5 oz. (695g)
* requires optional Team Checkpoint Temperature Sensor (TCPP9101)
Summary of Contents for TC-1030
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