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FEATURES 
 

  Powerful all-in-one charger, discharger and cycler system with built-in LiPo/LiIon/LiFe (A123) cell 

balancer that offers maximum safety, performance and easy-to-see individual cell voltages  

  The included balance connector adapter board allows the built-in balancer to be used with 2-14S 

Thunder Power-compatible balance connectors as well as the JST-XH balance connectors found 
on  many  other  brands  of  batteries.  This  powerful  single  port  design  charges,  discharges  and 
cycle’s 1-14S LiPo/LiIon/LiFe (A123), 1-40 cell NiCd/NiMH or 6-48V Pb (lead-acid) batteries. 

  Up to 1000 watts of total power with selectable charge current between 0.2 amps up to 30 amps 

for ultra-fast charging  

  The perfect choice for safe and ultra-fast charging at rates of up to 6C and beyond for the latest-

generation LiPo batteries 

  Advanced Storage Mode function for LiPo/LiIon/LiFe (A123) batteries will automatically charge or 

discharge as needed to achieve storage level voltage 

  12  user-programmable  memories  plus  built-in  live  data  monitoring  with  internal  resistance 

measurement, battery voltage, input voltage, temperature and more 

  Fully-adjustable  charge  capacity  limit,  per  cell  end  voltage  and  low  voltage  cutoff  settings  for  all 

chemistries to maximize safety, charge and discharge performance 

  Durable  and  compact  aluminum  case  with  dual  computer-controlled  cooling  fans  and  a  large, 

easy-to-read LCD screen 

  Wide input voltage range from 12.0-36.0V for higher efficiency and power output when using 24.0-

36.0V power supplies 

  Adjustable  input  power  current  limiting  and  low  voltage  cutoff  settings  to  maximize  performance 

while also protecting the charger and input power supply 

  Future firmware updates can be downloaded for free from

 

www.ThunderPowerRC.com

 

when new 

features, battery chemistry and other updates are made available and are easily uploaded to the 
charger using a standard mini USB cable 

  Full industry-leading warranty and support from Thunder Power RC 

 

SPECIFICATIONS 

 
Type: 

 Multi-Chemistry DC Charger/Discharger/Cycler with Integrated Balancers 

Battery Cell Counts/Types

:  1-14S LiPo/LiIon/LiFe (A123), 1-24 cell NiCd/NiMH and 6-30V Pb (lead-

acid) 

Balancer:

 Integrated for 2-14S LiPo/LiIon/LiFe (A123) with balance connector adapter board for 

Thunder Power and JST-XH connectors 

Input Power:

 12.0-36.0V DC (40 amps max) 

Charge Power: 

1000 watts max w/28.0-36.0V input (see later in this manual for additional information 

regarding input and output power) 

Charge Current 

 0.2 to 30 amps in 0.01 amp increments 

Charge Voltage:

 50% storage and adjustable end voltage for LiPo/LiIon/LiFe (A123), adjustable delta 

peak sensitivity and end voltage for NiCd/NiMH and end voltage for Pb (Lead Acid) 

Summary of Contents for TP1430C

Page 1: ...1 SINGLE PORTHIGH POWER MULTI CHEMISTRY CHARGER DISCHARGER CYCLER BALANCING SYSTEM INSTRUCTION OPERATION MANUAL www ThunderPowerRC com...

Page 2: ...ttery Chemistry Type 10 Battery Cell Count 11 Battery Capacity 11 Charge Current Rate 11 Balancing ON OFF for LiPo LiIon LiFe batteries 12 Delta Peak Sensitivity for NiCd NiMH batteries 13 Charging th...

Page 3: ...Capacity Limit 22 Safety Timer 23 Temperature Cutoff 23 Key Beep 23 End Beep Duration 23 Temperature Unit 23 DATA VIEW MODE 24 Battery Internal Resistance 24 To Measure Battery Internal Resistance 25...

Page 4: ...ttempting to charge batteries different than those specified in this manual can result in excessive heat and other related product malfunctions which can lead to property damage and or injury Please c...

Page 5: ...ze safety charge and discharge performance Durable and compact aluminum case with dual computer controlled cooling fans and a large easy to read LCD screen Wide input voltage range from 12 0 36 0V for...

Page 6: ...f This is the input voltage at which the charger will stop charging discharging in order to prevent overloading over discharging the input power source This is particularly beneficial when charging fr...

Page 7: ...ount of input power your chosen power source can supply Input Voltage under load V x Input Current A Input Power W For example 12V x 25A 300W 12V x 40A 480W 24V x 25A 600W 27V x 40A 1080W The input po...

Page 8: ...teries The balancer is marked on the faceplate label and you must ALWAYS use the balancer when charging LiPo LiIon LiFe batteries for maximum safety and battery performance longevity The balancer work...

Page 9: ...e batteries in series and or parallel contact Thunder Power RC directly for more information on series parallel charging if needed you must NOT connect more than one battery to the balance connector a...

Page 10: ...een simply press the ENTER button once The memory profile number will begin to flash and you can use the buttons to scroll through the profiles accordingly Battery Chemistry Type The TP1430C is capabl...

Page 11: ...lly set a 1C 1 x Capacity charge rate In general most supported battery chemistries types can be charged safely and successfully at a 1C rate so this feature makes for the easiest possible setting and...

Page 12: ...y throughout the Constant Voltage CV phase of the charge process and until the charge is complete Also after the charge process has started and if you have not already set the charge current rate to t...

Page 13: ...ity value 10 20mV per cell to reach full charge while NiMH batteries require a lower value 1 10mV per cell However in the case of either chemistry the actual value that works best will depend on many...

Page 14: ...second hundredths place after the decimal is shown due to the space available on the screen in order to show voltages for up to 8 cells on a single screen the charger is measuring and calculating the...

Page 15: ...batteries or any combination to make a maximum of 14S at one time Example Two 6S batteries Insert the balance plugs from battery 1 in the first set of plugs marked 6S Then insert the balance plugs fro...

Page 16: ...urrent rate to the 15 0A max for cell counts more than 2S 7 4V for LiPo LiIon LiFe and even if you do set the rate to 15 0A for higher cell batteries it will exceed the maximum discharge power level w...

Page 17: ...perly and the charger confirms that all other parameters are correct discharging will begin automatically Data Monitoring During Discharging Throughout and after the discharge process you can view mon...

Page 18: ...atically by cycling them up to 15 times This can be particularly useful for testing and or rejuvenating NiCd NiMH batteries Please note that we DO NOT recommend cycling LiPo LiIon LiFe batteries as it...

Page 19: ...e current cycle by looking at the C00D info located in the middle of the upper line on the screen When the C is flashing the charger is charging and when the D is flashing the charger is discharging A...

Page 20: ...After inputting all the correct settings as required in the Charge Mode and the Discharge Mode you can begin the storage process by simply pressing and HOLDING the ENTER button for a few seconds pleas...

Page 21: ...charge process This value can be set for all chemistry types however you must have the chemistry you would like to set the value for selected in the Charge Mode in order for that chemistry to show ap...

Page 22: ...rdless For Pb Lead acid batteries we suggest setting the charge end voltage to the value per cell recommended by the battery manufacturer as these values do vary from manufacturer to manufacturer Howe...

Page 23: ...when it reaches the time limit rather than ending the charge appropriately per the chemistry type i e delta peak for NiCd NiMH CC CV to CHG End Voltage for LiPo LiIon LiFe etc especially if the batter...

Page 24: ...lative results directly Physical Condition Age The IR will read higher in cells that are physically damaged swollen and or considerably aged and deliver less voltage and or capacity under load accordi...

Page 25: ...batteries side by side in the same application in case the other variables affect the actual performance accordingly Unfortunately it is not really possible to create a chart that shows what a good I...

Page 26: ...of the individual cells will not always add up to the IR value of the battery And in some cases variations in the IR values between cells can be attributed more so to their connection to the balancer...

Page 27: ...the second hundredths place after the decimal is shown due to the space available on the screen in order to show voltages for up to 8 cells on a single screen the charger is measuring and calculating...

Page 28: ...rom the input power source supply is too high above 36 0V This error message indicates that there is a problem with the balance connector connection and or a significant imbalance This error message i...

Page 29: ...ctive In the event of a defect these are the Purchaser s exclusive remedies TPRC reserves the right to inspect any and all equipment involved in a warranty claim Repair or replacement decisions are at...

Page 30: ...can be reached during business hours days along with a list of the included item s and a detailed summary regarding the Product and or issue For return of electronics including chargers balancers moto...

Page 31: ...for more than 90 days without authorization for work or confirmation of order will be considered abandoned and may be disposed of accordingly Instructions for Disposal of WEEE by Users in the Europea...

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