manualshive.com logo in svg

Traxxas 2981, Owner'S Manual, Page: 7 / 28

Share
Download
Traxxas 2981 Owner'S Manual Download Page 7

EZ-PEAK PLUS 4s • 7

Know Your Connectors

 

       

 

First Generation Traxxas 
High-Current Connector

Traxxas High-Current 

Connector with integrated 

balance wires (4s battery 

with Traxxas iD shown)

Traxxas 

High-Current Connector

LiPo Balance Connector 

(battery without 

Traxxas iD)

Balance Connector

Integrated 

Balance Wires

WARNING: FIRE HAZARD!

  

If you have a battery that is labeled as or appears to be a LiPo but it does not have a balance 
connector, do not attempt to charge the battery.

Summary of Contents for 2981

Page 1: ...owner s manual 4s 4s NiMH LiPo Fast Charger NiMH LiPo Fast Charger ...

Page 2: ...your LiPo batteries carefully before charging Look for any loose leads or connectors damaged wire insulation damaged cell packaging impact damage fluid leaks swelling a sign of internal damage cell deformity missing labels or any other damage or irregularity Thank you for purchasing the Traxxas EZ Peak Plus 4s charger This charger features exclusive Traxxas innovations that make charging batteries...

Page 3: ...ndling precautions for all battery types ALWAYS proceed with caution and use good common sense at all times Charge only NiMH packs or 2s 4s LiPo battery packs This charger may be used by persons including children over 14 years old with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the charge...

Page 4: ...ell is damaged in any way DO NOT charge discharge or use the battery Keep a Class D fire extinguisher nearby in case of fire BEFORE you charge ALWAYS confirm that the charger settings exactly match the type chemistry specification and configuration of the battery to be charged DO NOT exceed the battery manufacturer s maximum recommended charge rate DO NOT disassemble crush short circuit or expose ...

Page 5: ... to accept the power output voltage and amperage the charger delivers during the charging process Batteries that are damaged or defective in any way Examples of damage or defects include but are not limited to batteries with dented cells damaged or frayed wires loose connections fluid leaks corrosion plugged vents swelling cell deformity impact damage melted components or any other signs of damage...

Page 6: ...e European Union EU Directives For EU WEEE compliance this product should not be disposed of in household waste containers Dispose of the product by using a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment Symbol Explanation This product includes a replaceable fuse This product is double insulated for safe use This product is designed to be used indoors on...

Page 7: ... balance wires 4s battery with Traxxas iD shown Traxxas High Current Connector LiPo Balance Connector battery without Traxxas iD Balance Connector Integrated Balance Wires WARNING FIRE HAZARD If you have a battery that is labeled as or appears to be a LiPo but it does not have a balance connector do not attempt to charge the battery ...

Page 8: ... are constructed using 6 7 or 8 round battery cells that are soldered together and and wrapped with heat shrink material NiMH batteries do not have a separate balance wire Know Your Batteries The EZ Peak Plus 4s is able to charge two different types chemistries of batteries NiMH and LiPo Batteries are normally clearly labeled but they can also be visually identified as a confirmation step iD Logo ...

Page 9: ...ry Type Select D Charge Rate Select E Charger Output Port Traxxas High Current Connector Charge Status Charge Progress F 2s 3s 4s LiPo Balance Ports pull to remove cover G Charge Status LED H Charge Progress Charge Rate LEDs I High Output LED see page 16 A A B B C C D D G G E E F F H H I I ...

Page 10: ...xas iD BatteryType Capacity EZ Peak Plus 4s Maximum Charge Rate 6 cell NiMH 1200 1800mAh 2A 3000 4200mAh 4A 4300 5000mAh 5A 7 cell NiMH 3000 4200mAh 4A 4300 5000mAh 5A 8 cell NiMH 3000 4200mAh 4A 4300 5000mAh 5A 2 cell LiPo 7 4v 4000 10000mAh 8A 3 cell LiPo 11 1v 4500 8400mAh 6 7A 4 cell LiPo 14 8v 3400 6700mAh 5A ...

Page 11: ...iMH battery as shown 2 Verify the charge settings Confirm that the red NiMH LED is lit for the connected NiMH battery The Start button will light blue indicating that an iD battery is connected and ready to charge The charger will recognize the iD battery and show you the charge settings Battery Type Start NiMH with iD ...

Page 12: ...he Start button at any time to stop charging The charger will play a tone indicating that charging has been canceled 4 Charge cycle complete The charger will play a charge complete tone to indicate charging is complete The alert tone will play 3 times and stop The EZ Peak Plus 4s will trickle charge your NiMH battery at a minimum of 100mA for 12 hours after the charge cycle is complete Charging Co...

Page 13: ...n The charger will recognize the iD battery and show you the charge settings 2 Verify the charge settings Confirm that the green LiPo LED is lit for the connected LiPo battery The Start button will light blue indicating that an iD battery is connected and ready to charge Start Charge Mode the default is Balance Battery Type LiPo with iD ...

Page 14: ... Depending on the battery this may reduce the charge time by a few minutes Balance Charge recommended Always balance charge your LiPo batteries for maximum capacity voltage and battery life This is the default setting for Traxxas iD batteries The EZ Peak Plus 4s performs a balance charge quickly and efficiently 3 Select LiPo charging mode WARNING FIRE HAZARD The fast charge LiPo setting is for occ...

Page 15: ...d charge progress LEDs will light as the battery charges Press the Start button at any time to stop charging The charger will play a tone indicating that charging has been canceled 5 Charge cycle complete The charger will play a charge complete tone to indicate charging is complete The alert tone will play 3 times and stop Charging flashing Charge Cycle Progress Charging Complete solid ...

Page 16: ...n for 2 seconds to enter Advanced Mode Advanced Mode IN ADVANCED MODE THE USER SELECTS THE BATTERY CHEMISTRY AND CHARGE MODE THIS CREATES THE RISK OF FIRE AND POSSIBLE INJURY TO YOURSELF AND OTHERS RESULTING FROM ACCIDENTALLY CHOOSING TO CHARGE A LIPO BATTERY IN NIMH MODE ALWAYS MAKE SURE TO SELECT THE BATTERY TYPE THAT MATCHES THE CONNECTED BATTERY ALSO TO HELP PREVENT ACCIDENTALLY SELECTING THE ...

Page 17: ...attempt to charge the battery in Advanced Mode Contact Traxxas or your local hobby dealer for more information Using Advanced Mode for High Output Charging 1 Enter Advanced Mode Simultaneously press and hold the Start button and the Charge Rate Select button for 2 seconds 2 Select Charge Rate Use the Charge Rate Select button to toggle through and select the charge rate When the green High Output ...

Page 18: ...arging that does not have Traxxas iD the red charge rate progress LEDs will sweep in a scanning motion Advanced Mode must be used for manual battery type and charge rate selection The Start button will not light blue when there is no Traxxas iD present LiPo Only Using Advanced Mode for Charging Traxxas Batteries without iD ...

Page 19: ...d or missing balance connector you create the risk of accidentally selecting to charge a LiPo battery in NiMH mode resulting in fire and possible injury to yourself and others Always make sure to select the battery type that matches the connected battery If you do not understand what this warning means do not attempt to use Advanced Mode on the EZ Peak Plus 4s Contact Traxxas for more information ...

Page 20: ... Start button for 2 seconds The charger will play a tone indicating that charging has started Press once to stop The charger will play a tone indicating that charging has been canceled The charge progress LEDs will light as the battery charges Charge cycle progresses as shown in steps 3 and 4 for iD NiMH charging ...

Page 21: ...The charge progress LEDs will light as the battery charges Charge cycle progresses as shown in steps 4 and 5 for iD LiPo charging WARNING FIRE HAZARD LiPo mode should be selected by default green LEDs If the charger displays the battery type error code then the balance connector is either disconnected or damaged Do not attempt to charge this LiPo battery Contact Traxxas for more information LiPo O...

Page 22: ...or too low to charge safely a Verify that the balance connector is plugged into the charger if charging a non iD LiPo battery b Disconnect the battery and check its condition Ensure it is within safe voltage levels The charge cycle timed out without reaching the target battery voltage Disconnect the battery and check its condition The Traxxas battery iD is detected but is not readable by the charg...

Page 23: ...accessories used in conjunction with the charger Traxxas Lifetime Electronics Warranty After the expiration date of the warranty period Traxxas will repair electronic components for a flat rate Please visit Traxxas com support for a current schedule of warranty costs and fees The covered repairs are limited to non mechanical components that have NOT been subjected to abuse misuse or neglect Produc...

Page 24: ...allation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circu...

Page 25: ...eters between the radiator and your body or bystanders and must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Declaration of Conformity for RED Directive Traxxas LP hereby declares that this product is in compliance with Directive 2014 53 EU The full text of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available online at https traxxas com compliance Signed ___________...

Page 26: ...26 EZ PEAK PLUS 4s NOTES ...

Page 27: ...EZ PEAK PLUS 4s 27 NOTES ...

Page 28: ...5 R01 EN Part 2981 owner s manual Entire contents 2021 Traxxas All rights reserved No part of this manual may be reproduced or distributed in print or electronic media without the express written permission of Traxxas Specifications are subject to change without notice ...

Reviews:

No comments