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Summary of Contents for MultiPro

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Page 2: ...ating manual completely before using this product Operating voltage range Circuit power Charge current range Discharge current range Current drain for balancing LiPo NiCd NiMH battery cell count Li ion LiPo cell count Pb battery voltage Weight Dimensions DC 11 0 18 0 V AC to DC adapter DC 11 0 18 0 V 5 A Max charge power 50 W Max discharge power 5 W 0 1 5 0 A 0 1 1 0 A 300 mAh cell 1 15 cells 1 6 ...

Page 3: ... through two way communication achieving maximum safety and ease of use All settings are user configurable This charger employs an individual cell voltage balancer It isn t necessary to connect an external balancer for balance charging During the process of discharging this charger can monitor and balance each cell of the battery individually If the charger detects that the voltage of any single c...

Page 4: ...he process will be terminated automatically when it reaches the maximum value you have set To protect your car s battery from being over discharged when used as the DC power input the voltage is continuously monitored If the voltage drops below the lower limit the process will be ended automatically Data for a maximum of five batteries can be stored for your convenience You can store data pertaini...

Page 5: ...Cyclic charging discharging SPECIAL FEATURES 04 One to five cycles and continuous process of charge discharge to help balance and stimulate the battery s activity ...

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Page 7: ...ery to the MultiPro charger while charging in the balance charge program mode Failure to connect as shown in this diagram will damage the charger The main battery leads must be connected along with the balance lead connectors as shown before charging your battery Pay close attention to the polarity of the main battery leads If using crocodile clips be sure they are unable to touch together ...

Page 8: ...ver place them on a car seat carpet or similar surface Keep all flammable and volatile materials away from the operating area Make sure you know the specifications of the battery to be charged or discharged to ensure it meets the requirements of this charger If the program is set up incorretly the battery and charger may be damaged Improper settings can cause the battery to become overcharged pote...

Page 9: ... 5V cell or higher LiPo Voltage level 3 7V cell Max charge voltage 4 2V cell Allowable fast charge current 1C or less Discharge voltage cutoff level 3 0V cell or higher LiFe Voltage level 3 3V cell Max charge voltage 3 6V cell Allowable fast charge current 4C or less Discharge voltage cutoff level 2 0 V cell or higher Pb Voltage level 2 0V cell Max charge voltage lead acid 2 46V cell Allowable fas...

Page 10: ...types of cells including different manufacturers A battery that is already fully charged or just slightly discharged Nonrechargeable batteries explosion hazard Batteries that require a different charge technique from NiCd NiMH LiPo or Gel cell Pb lead acid A faulty or damaged battery A battery fitted with an integral charge circuit or a protection circuit Batteries installed in a device or which a...

Page 11: ...ints before charging While charging a specific quantity of electrical energy is fed into the battery The charge quantity is calculated by multiplying charge current by charge time The maximum permissible charge current varies depending on the battery type and its performance Check the manufacturer s specifications for the battery you are using Only batteries that are expressly stated to be capable...

Page 12: ... batteries cannot be discharged to lower than the minimum voltage without rapidly reducing capacity and risking catastrophic failure Generally lithium batteries do not need to be discharged Please pay close attention to the minimum voltage of lithium batteries specified by the battery s manufacturer to protect the battery Some rechargeable batteries have a memory effect If they are partially disch...

Page 13: ...te Time NiCd D Peak Sensitivity LiPo Lilo LiFe Chk Time User Set Program Pb Discharge NiMH Charge Aut Man NiCd Charge Aut Man Pb Charge Save Data Load Data Program Select NiMH Battery Program Select NiCd Battery Program Select Pb Battery Program Select Save Data Program Select Load Data LiXX Discharge LiXX Charge LiXX Balance Start Enter Start Enter Start Enter Start Enter Start Enter Start Enter ...

Page 14: ...ly The screen displays the information on the following pages in sequence and the user can change the parameter on each screen If you need to alter the parameter value in the program press the Start Enter key to make it blink then change the value with the or keys The value will be stored by pressing the Start Enter key once ...

Page 15: ...ell count by the processor Normally 15 seconds are sufficient to detect the cell count correctly You may need to extend the time term limit for batteries of large capacity If the cell count is wrong or you set too long of a time limit the charge or discharge process may come to an end within the time limit This may cause a fatal error You have to extend the time term if the processor detects the c...

Page 16: ...ge process to allow the battery sufficient time to cool down before starting the next cycle The valid value ranges are from 0 to 60 minutes When charging begins the integrated safety timer starts If an error is detected or the termination circuit cannot detect whether the battery is fully charged or not the safety timer will help to prevent overcharging Please see the following page to calculate t...

Page 17: ...nutes This program is only suitable for charging discharging lithium polymer batteries with a nominal voltage of 3 3 3 6 3 7V cell Different batteries have different charge techniques There are two methods of charging constant voltage and constant current The charge current varies according to battery capacity and specification The final voltage is very important it should precisely match the volt...

Page 18: ...batteries while charging In the balance mode the battery balance leads must be connected to the appropriate balance port at the right side of the charger The battery power leads must also be connected to the output leads of the charger This charge mode utilizes the built in processor to monitor the voltage of individual cells and control input current fed into each cell to normalize the voltage Th...

Page 19: ...ort Individual bal port LiP o 4S 1 c e l l 2 c e l l 3 c e l l 4 c e l l 5 c e l l 6 c e l l 1 c e l l 2 c e l l 3 c e l l 4 c e l l 5 c e l l 6 c e l l 2 S LiP o 3S LiP o 2S 1 S Top View Top View LiP o 1S Individual Cell Connection Diagram pin assignment of 8 pin 18 ...

Page 20: ...ormal charging but charging time will be shortened accordingly You can set up the charging current and voltage of the battery pack Press the START ENTER key to display voltage confirmation Then press the START ENTER key again to confirm and begin charging This function is for charging discharging lithium batteries which will not be used immediately This program is designed for charging or discharg...

Page 21: ...t 20 At this screen you can set up the current and voltage of the battery pack Charging and discharging will adjust the voltage level of the battery to the appropriate storage level This screen shows the real time status of charging discharging Press the BATT TYPE STOP key once to stop charging discharging The value of the discharge current shown on the left side of the bottom line cannot exceed 1...

Page 22: ...l is abnormal This error message is displayed when the processor detects that the voltage of one cell is too low This error message depicts a failure of the fourth cell in the battery This value could be zero if disconnection occurs This program allows for charging and discharging of NiCd NiMH batteries Press the START ENTER key to make it blink and then press the or keys to change the value Press...

Page 23: ... a chime to alert you to the end of the charge process The value on the left side of the lower line shows the set current and the value of the right shows final voltage Discharge current range 01 1 0A final voltage range 0 1 25 0V Press and hold the START ENTER key for more than three seconds to start discharging This screen depicts the discharging state You can press the START ENTER key to change...

Page 24: ...ad acid batteries with a nominal voltage between 2 to 20V A Pb lead acid battery is completely different from a NiCd NiMH battery These batteries deliver much lower current with respect to their capacity The same limitation applies to charging Consequently the optimum charge current can only be 1 10 of the capacity You cannot fast charge a Pb lead acid battery Carefully follow all charging and dis...

Page 25: ...ed Press and hold the START ENTER key for more than three seconds to begin charging This screen displays the real time charging status Press the START ENTER key to change the discharge current Press the START ENTER key again to store the parameter value you set Press the BATT TYPE STOP key to end the program Set up the charge current on the left and nominal voltage on the right Range of discharge ...

Page 26: ...recall program data when charging or discharging without setting up the program again Press the START ENTER key to make it blink then press the or keys to set the parameter Changing the parameter in this screen will not affect the charge or discharge process This just shows the specifications of the battery This screen depicts a 12 cell NiMH battery pack with a capacity of 3000mAh Set up the charg...

Page 27: ...a You can make various inquiries on the LCD screen during the charging and discharging processes Press the key to display user settings Press the key to monitor the voltage of each cell while the battery balance leads are connected to the balance port of the charger Note that the charger will display individual cell voltage even when not in balance charge mode but will not balance the battery You ...

Page 28: ...he program is finished The 3 pin connector is configured as a USB port The external temperature is displayed when the temperature probe is used Present input voltage The voltage of each cell in a battery is displayed Battery must be connected with its balance leads to the charger s balance port on the right side of the charger Voltage for up to six cells can be displayed Balancing only occurs when...

Page 29: ...selected BATTERY CHECK LOW VOLTAGE 28 This charger incorporates a variety of functions for the system to verify processes and the state of the electronics In the event of an error the screen will display the cause of the error and will emit an audible sound Erroneous selection of voltage of lithium battery pack Please check the voltage of the battery pack The voltage is lower that what is set Plea...

Page 30: ...tery pack is too low Please check the voltage of each cell Voltage in one cell of the battery pack is too high Please check the voltage of each cell Wrong connection of the connector has been detected Please check the connector and cable The processor cannot control the feed current Please call Horizon Product Support The internal temperature is too high Please allow it to cool down BATTERY VOLERR...

Page 31: ...EXPRESS OR IMPLIED ABOUT NON INFRINGEMENT MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF THE PRODUCT THE PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THEY ALONE HAVE DETERMINED THAT THE PRODUCT WILL SUITABLY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PURCHASER S INTENDED USE c Purchaser Remedy Horizon s sole obligation hereunder shall be that Horizon will at its option i repair or ii replace any Product determined by Ho...

Page 32: ...ed to accept the liability associated with the use of this Product you are advised to return this Product immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase Law These Terms are governed by Illinois law without regard to conflict of law principals Safety Precautions This is a sophisticated hobby Product and not a toy It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some ...

Page 33: ...that provides tracking and insurance for lost or damaged parcels as Horizon is not responsible for merchandise until it arrives and is accepted at our facility A Service Repair Request is available at www horizonhobby com on the Support tab If you do not have internet access please include a letter with your complete name street address email address and phone number where you can be reached durin...

Page 34: ...cepts money orders and cashiers checks as well as Visa MasterCard American Express and Discover cards If you choose to pay by credit card please include your credit card number and expiration date Any repair left unpaid or unclaimed after 90 days will be considered abandoned and will be disposed of accordingly Please note non warranty repair is only available on electronics and model engines Elect...

Page 35: ...ust not be disposed of with other waste Instead it is the user s responsibility to dispose of their waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner ...

Page 36: ...re in conformity with the requirements of the specifications listed below following the provisions of the European R TTE directive 1999 5 EC EN 301 489 1 v 1 6 1 General EMC requirements for Radio equipment EN 301 489 17 v1 2 1 Signed for and on behalf of Horizon Hobby Inc Champaign IL USA June 18 2009 Steven A Hall Vice President International Operations and Risk Management Horizon Hobby Inc ...

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