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CONTENTS

Performance Parameters
Special Features
Important Precautions
Input Power
Controls and Connections
Determining Battery Type and Specifications
Getting Started
Charging Guidelines
Battery Connection
Operating Proceedure
Starting Charge
Charge Complete
Care and Handling of NiMH Batteries
Care and Handling of LiPo, Li-Ion and LiFe Batteries
Warning and Error Messages
Warranty and Service

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Summary of Contents for B405

Page 1: ... carefully as it contains a wide variety of specific programming and safety information The selection of the correct operating parameters is the responsibility of the user Keep this manual in a safe place and be sure to pass it on to the new owner if you ever sell your B405 ...

Page 2: ...ining Battery Type and Specifications Getting Started Charging Guidelines Battery Connection Operating Proceedure Starting Charge Charge Complete Care and Handling of NiMH Batteries Care and Handling of LiPo Li Ion and LiFe Batteries Warning and Error Messages Warranty and Service 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 7 8 9 9 11 12 12 13 14 ...

Page 3: ... control Solid state reverse polarity and current overload protection ensure trouble free operation DC Input voltage range DC 10 0V 18 0V Built in Lead Alligator Clips Crucial Protection Solid State Reverse Polarity and Current Overload Dimensions 110x83x39mm Weight 110g Battery Types 1 10S NiCd NiMH 1 4S LiPo LiFe LiIon 6 12V Pb 0 1 4 5A Charge Rate Charge Power 45W Max Battery Capacity Range 100...

Page 4: ...arger and battery to cool down between charges Always disconnect the charger from the power source when not in use Input Power DC Input This charger can be powered by a portable 12V DC power source for use at the field track On the left side of the charger connect the DC power cord s alligator clips directly to the output terminals on the 12V DC power source Always match polarities red lead to red...

Page 5: ...Always match polarities on the battery wires charge leads and banana jacks black connections to black red connections to red Balance Ports To connect an adapter of balancing of lithium batteries Determining Battery Type and Specifications Rated Voltage If not printed on the battery s label consult your battery supplier or determine the proper pack voltage as follows refer to the chart below LiPo L...

Page 6: ...YPE STOP TYPE STOP 3 secs Charge Current Start Charge TYPE STOP INCREASE DISPLAY TYPE STOP DECREASE START 3 secs NiMH NiCd Sensitivity D Peak Key Beep Capacity Cut Off TYPE STOP TYPE STOP DECREASE START INCREASE DISPLAY TYPE STOP INCREASE DISPLAY DECREASE START Safety Timer INCREASE DISPLAY DECREASE START 2 Hours 60 100mAh ON OFF TYPE STOP TYPE STOP TYPE STOP TYPE STOP Start Charge INCREASE DISPLA...

Page 7: ...Po Lithium Polymer Nominal Voltage level 3 7V cell Max charge voltage 4 2V cell Recommended fast charge current 1C or less Some of the very latest LiPo cells can accept 2C charging or more but check with the battery manufacturer first If in doubt never exceed 1C Life Lithium Phosphate Nominal Voltage level 3 3V cell Max charge voltage 3 6V cell Recommended fast charge current 3C or less Check with...

Page 8: ...t or neither WARNING It is NOT recommended to charge a LiPo battery which is not wired for balancing Such types of LiPo have NO means to protect the equipment or the user from damage that could result from an overcharge condition of any cell in the pack NON BALANCED packs are wired so the charger can only detect the voltage of the entire pack not individual cells so there is only one charge lead I...

Page 9: ...ge will manually scroll the LCD through these screens CAUTION Always turn the charger on before connecting the battery as this will prevent damage to the battery and charger Please follow the process below in order to begin charging 1 Connect power supply to power source 2 Turn on the power supply 3 Connect charger to power supply 4 Make program selections in the charger for battery charging 5 Con...

Page 10: ... v o Cell 2 on lithium battery Shows actual voltage of Cell 1 on lithium battery INCREASE DISPLAY Shows the actual voltage measured on the output Shows the actual current being sent to the battery in amps Shows how much charge energy has been sent to the battery in milli amp hours The number of times the battery has been charging 1S 2S 3S 4S V A mAh Time 1S 2S 3S 4S V A mAh Time 1S 2S 3S 4S V A mA...

Page 11: ...rt of fast charge When the battery reaches pre set voltage constant current is no longer delivered and constant voltage is applied to the battery As the battery s voltage becomes equalised to the voltage on the charger s output charge current will steadily begin to drop This is normal When current reaches an approximate value of 1 10C the charge process will end completely When the charger has det...

Page 12: ...um approved fire extinguisher available at all times For NiCd and NiMH batteries the trickle charge current value is set automatically by the charger as shown in the chart below and shown in amp A The charger will remain in trickle charge mode until the battery is disconnected from the charger or the STOP button is pressed again Trickle charge will NOTbe applied to lithium batteries When fast char...

Page 13: ... become physicaly damaged and could possibly explode or catch fire If a battery becomes overheated over 140 F 60 C disconnect it from the charger IMMEDIATELY NEVER continue to charge LiPo Li Ion or LiFe batteries if the charger fails to recognise a full charge LiPo and LiFe cells which swell or emit smoke may be in overcharge condition and should be disconnected from the charger immediately NEVER ...

Page 14: ...on between the battery and charger and re start the charge Some type of electronic interuption or malfunction has occoured If you believe that some external force might have caused the charger to Err and that a true circuit malfunction has not occoured you might attempt a re start charge Otherwise if you believe the charger is not functioning properly disconnect the battery from the charger and th...

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