Prophet™ Sport Mini 50W AC Balance Charger
Instruction Manual | Bedienungsanleitung | Manuel d’utilisation | Manuale di Istruzioni
(DYNC2030)
NOTICE
All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, LLC. For up-to-date product
literature, visit horizonhobby.com and click on the support tab for this product.
MEANING OF SPECIAL LANGUAGE
The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product:
WARNING:
Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of property damage, collateral damage, and serious injury OR create a high
probability of superficial injury.
CAUTION:
Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of physical property damage AND a possibility of serious injury.
NOTICE:
Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property damage AND a little or no possibility of injury.
WARNING:
Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the features of the product before operating. Failure to operate the product
correctly can result in damage to the product, personal property and cause serious injury.
This is a sophisticated hobby product. It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic mechanical ability. Failure to operate this
Product in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or damage to the product or other property. This product is not intended for use by children
without direct adult supervision. Do not attempt disassembly, use with incompatible components or alter product in any way without the approval of Horizon
Hobby, LLC. This manual contains instructions for safety, operation and maintenance. It is essential to read and follow all the instructions and warnings in
the manual, prior to assembly, setup or use, in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury.
Age Recommendation: Not for children under 14 years. This is not a toy.
NOTICE:
This appliance is not intended for use by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
DANGER:
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, carefully follow these instructions.
CAUTION:
Always ensure the battery you are charging meets the specifications of this charger and that the charger settings are correct. Not doing
so can result in excessive heat and other related product malfunctions, which can lead to user injury or property damage. Please contact Horizon
Hobby or an authorized retailer with compatibility questions.
WARNING:
Never leave charger unattended, exceed maximum charge rate, charge with non-approved batteries or charge batteries in the wrong
mode. Failure to comply may result in excessive heat, fire and serious injury.
• NEVER LEAVE CHARGING BATTERIES UNATTENDED DURING USE.
• NEVER CHARGE BATTERIES OVERNIGHT.
• Never attempt to charge dead, damaged or wet battery packs.
• Never attempt to charge a battery pack containing different types of batteries.
• Never allow children under 14 years of age to charge battery packs.
• Never charge batteries in extremely hot or cold places or place in direct sunlight.
• Never charge a battery if the cable has been pinched or shorted.
• Never connect the charger if the power cable has been pinched or shorted.
• Never connect the charger to an automobile 12V battery while the vehicle is running.
• Never attempt to dismantle the charger or use a damaged charger.
• Never attach your charger to both an AC and a DC power source at the same time.
• Never connect the input jack (DC input) to AC power.
• Always use only rechargeable batteries designed for use with this type of charger in
the correct programming mode.
• Always inspect the battery before charging.
• Always keep the battery away from any material that could be affected by heat.
• Always monitor the charging area and have a fire extinguisher available at all times.
• Always end the charging process if the battery becomes hot to the touch or starts to
change form (swell) during the charge process.
• Always connect the charge cable to the charger first, then connect the battery
to avoid short circuit between the charge leads. Reverse the sequence when
disconnecting.
• Always connect the positive red leads (+) and negative black leads (–) correctly.
• Always disconnect the battery after charging, and let the charger cool between
charges.
• Always charge in a well-ventilated area.
• Always terminate all processes and contact Horizon Hobby if the product
malfunctions.
• Charge only rechargeable batteries. Charging non-rechargeable batteries may cause the
batteries to burst, resulting in injury to persons and/or damage to property.
• The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily
accessible.
WARNING:
Failure to exercise caution while using this product
and comply with the following warnings could result in product
malfunction, electrical issues, excessive heat, FIRE, and ultimately injury
and property damage.
CHARGING WARNINGS
NON-US & CANADIAN LIMITED WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY
What this Warranty Covers -
Horizon Hobby, LLC. (“Horizon”) warrants
to the original purchaser that the product purchased (the “Product”)
will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase.
What is Not Covered -
This warranty is not transferable and does not cover
(i) cosmetic damage, (ii) damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse,
negligence, commercial use, or due to improper use, installation, operation or
maintenance, (iii) modification of or to any part of the Product, (iv) attempted
service by anyone other than a Horizon Hobby authorized service center, (v)
Product not purchased from an authorized Horizon dealer, or (vi) Product not
compliant with applicable technical regulations.
OTHER THAN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY ABOVE, HORIZON MAKES NO OTHER
WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, AND HEREBY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THEY
ALONE HAVE DETERMINED THAT THE PRODUCT WILL SUITABLY MEET THE
REQUIREMENTS OF THE PURCHASER’S INTENDED USE.
Purchaser’s Remedy -
Horizon’s sole obligation and purchaser’s sole and
exclusive remedy shall be that Horizon will, at its option, either (i) service, or (ii)
replace, any Product determined by Horizon to be defective. Horizon reserves the
right to inspect any and all Product(s) involved in a warranty claim. Service or
replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon. Proof of purchase
is required for all warranty claims. SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED
UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE PURCHASER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY.
Limitation of Liability -
HORIZON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL,
INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFITS OR
PRODUCTION OR COMMERCIAL LOSS IN ANY WAY, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER
SUCH CLAIM IS BASED IN CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT
LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER THEORY OF LIABILITY, EVEN IF HORIZON HAS BEEN
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Further, in no event shall the
liability of Horizon exceed the individual price of the Product on which liability is
asserted. As Horizon has no control over use, setup, final assembly, modification
or misuse, no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any resulting damage
or injury. By the act of use, setup or assembly, the user accepts all resulting
liability. If you as the purchaser or user are not prepared to accept the liability
associated with the use of the Product, purchaser is advised to return the 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). This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have
other rights which vary from state to state. Horizon reserves the right to change
or modify this warranty at any time without notice.
WARRANTY SERVICES
Questions, Assistance, and Services -
Your local hobby store and/or place of
purchase cannot provide warranty support or service. Once assembly, setup or use
of the Product has been started, you must contact your local distributor or Horizon
directly. This will enable Horizon to better answer your questions and service you
in the event that you may need any assistance. For questions or assistance, please
visit our website at www.horizonhobby.com, submit a Product Support Inquiry at
https://horizonhobby.quickbase.com/db/bghj7ey8c?a=GenNewRecord, or call
the toll free telephone number referenced in the Warranty and Service Contact
Information section to speak with a Product Support representative.
Inspection or Services -
If this Product needs to be inspected or serviced
and is compliant in the country you live and use the Product in, please use the
Horizon Online Service Request submission process found on our website or call
Horizon to obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. Pack the
Product securely using a shipping carton. Please note that original boxes may
be included, but are not designed to withstand the rigors of shipping without
additional protection. Ship via a carrier 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. An Online Service Request is available at
http://www.horizonhobby.com/content/service-center_render-service-center. If
you do not have internet access, please contact Horizon Product Support to obtain
a RMA number along with instructions for submitting your product for service.
When calling Horizon, you will be asked to provide your complete name, street
address, email address and phone number where you can be reached during
business hours. When sending product into Horizon, please include your RMA
number, a list of the included items, and a brief summary of the problem. A copy
of your original sales receipt must be included for warranty consideration. Be sure
your name, address, and RMA number are clearly written on the outside of the
shipping carton.
NOTICE: Do not ship LiPo batteries to Horizon. If you have any issue with a
LiPo battery, please contact the appropriate Horizon Product Support office.
Warranty Requirements - For Warranty consideration, you must include
your original sales receipt verifying the proof-of-purchase date.
Provided
warranty conditions have been met, your Product will be serviced or replaced free
of charge. Service or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon.
Non-Warranty Service - Should your service not be covered by warranty,
service will be completed and payment will be required without
notification or estimate of the expense unless the expense exceeds
50% of the retail purchase cost.
By submitting the item for service you are
agreeing to payment of the service without notification. Service estimates are
available upon request. You must include this request with your item submitted
for service. Non-warranty service estimates will be billed a minimum of ½ hour
of labor. In addition you will be billed for return freight. Horizon accepts money
orders and cashier’s checks, as well as Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and
Discover cards. By submitting any item to Horizon for service, you are agreeing to
Horizon’s Terms and Conditions found on our website http://www.horizonhobby.
com/content/service-center_render-service-center.
ATTENTION: Horizon service is limited to Product compliant in the
country of use and ownership. If received, a non-compliant Product will
not be serviced. Further, the sender will be responsible for arranging
return shipment of the un-serviced Product, through a carrier of the
sender’s choice and at the sender’s expense. Horizon will hold non-
compliant Product for a period of 60 days from notification, after which
it will be discarded.
WARRANTY AND SERVICE CONTACT INFORMATION
Country of
Purchase
Horizon Hobby
Contact Information
Address
United States
of America
Horizon Service Center
(Repairs and Repair Requests)
servicecenter.horizonhobby.com/RequestForm/
4105 Fieldstone Rd
Champaign, Illinois, 61822 USA
Horizon Product Support
(Product Technical Assistance)
877-504-0233
Sales
800-338-4639
EU
Horizon Technischer Service
+49 (0) 4121 2655 100
Hanskampring 9
D 22885 Barsbüttel, Germany
Horizon Hobby GmbH
COMPLIANCE INFORMATION FOR THE EUROPEAN UNION
EU Compliance Statement:
Horizon Hobby, LLC hereby declares that
this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other
relevant provisions of the EMC and LVD Directives.
A copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available online at:
http://www.horizonhobby.com/content/support-render-compliance.
Instructions for disposal of WEEE by users
in the European Union
This product must 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 collections 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 that protects human
health and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your
waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, your household
waste disposal service or where you purchased the product.
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
DYNAMITE 5-YEAR US & CANADIAN
LIMITED CHARGER
WARRANTY INFORMATION
We are so confident about the quality of our chargers we offer a 5-year
replacement plan on all of our Dynamite Prophet and Passport chargers.
Our 5-year replacement plan requires proof of purchase (copy of the receipt) and
we do, reserve the right to deny replacement to any abusers of our plan. See
below for full details. Contact the appropriate Horizon Service Department for
instructions on warranty claims.
5-YEAR US & CANADIAN LIMITED WARRANTY
Warranty Period -
Exclusive Warranty - Horizon Hobby, LLC., (Horizon) warrants
that the included Dynamite Prophet, or Passport charger (Product) will be free from
defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five (5) years after the date
of purchase (Warranty Period).
What is Not Covered -
This warranty is not transferable and does not cover
(i) cosmetic damage, (ii) damage due to acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse,
negligence, commercial use, or due to improper use, installation, operation or
maintenance, (iii) modification of or to any part of the Product, (iv) attempted
service by anyone other than a Horizon Hobby authorized service center, (v)
Product not purchased from an authorized Horizon dealer, or (vi) Product not
compliant with applicable technical regulations.
OTHER THAN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY ABOVE, HORIZON MAKES NO OTHER
WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, AND HEREBY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED
WARRANTIES OF NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THEY
ALONE HAVE DETERMINED THAT THE PRODUCT WILL SUITABLY MEET THE
REQUIREMENTS OF THE PURCHASER’S INTENDED USE.
Purchaser’s Remedy -
Horizon’s sole obligation and purchaser’s sole and
exclusive remedy shall be that Horizon will, at its option, either (i) service, or (ii)
replace, any Product determined by Horizon to be defective. Horizon reserves the
right to inspect any and all Product(s) involved in a warranty claim. Service or
replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon. Proof of purchase
is required for all warranty claims. SERVICE OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED
UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE PURCHASER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE
REMEDY. Replacement Products are covered under this warranty for thirty (30)
days after receipt or for the remainder of the Warranty Period of the Product which
they have replaced, whichever is longer.
Limitation of Liability -
HORIZON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL,
INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFITS OR
PRODUCTION OR COMMERCIAL LOSS IN ANY WAY, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER
SUCH CLAIM IS BASED IN CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT
LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER THEORY OF LIABILITY, EVEN IF HORIZON HAS BEEN
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Further, in no event shall the
liability of Horizon exceed the individual price of the Product on which liability is
asserted. As Horizon has no control over use, setup, final assembly, modification
or misuse, no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any resulting damage
or injury. By the act of use, setup or assembly, the user accepts all resulting
liability. If you as the purchaser or user are not prepared to accept the liability
associated with the use of the Product, purchaser is advised to return the 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). This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have
other rights which vary from state to state. Horizon reserves the right to change
or modify this warranty at any time without notice.
WARRANTY SERVICES
Questions, Assistance, and Services -
Your local hobby store and/or place of
purchase cannot provide warranty support or service. Once assembly, setup or use
of the Product has been started, you must contact your local distributor or Horizon
directly. This will enable Horizon to better answer your questions and service you
in the event that you may need any assistance. For questions or assistance, please
visit our website at www.horizonhobby.com, submit a Product Support Inquiry at
https://horizonhobby.quickbase.com/db/bghj7ey8c?a=GenNewRecord, or call
the toll free telephone number referenced in the Warranty and Service Contact
Information section to speak with a Product Support representative.
Inspection or Services -
If this Product needs to be inspected or serviced
and is compliant in the country you live and use the Product in, please use the
Horizon Online Service Request submission process found on our website or call
Horizon to obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. Pack the
Product securely using a shipping carton. Please note that original boxes may
be included, but are not designed to withstand the rigors of shipping without
additional protection. Ship via a carrier 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. An Online Service Request is available at
http://www.horizonhobby.com/content/_service-center_render-service-center. If
you do not have internet access, please contact Horizon Product Support to obtain
a RMA number along with instructions for submitting your product for service.
When calling Horizon, you will be asked to provide your complete name, street
address, email address and phone number where you can be reached during
business hours. When sending product into Horizon, please include your RMA
number, a list of the included items, and a brief summary of the problem. A copy
of your original sales receipt must be included for warranty consideration. Be sure
your name, address, and RMA number are clearly written on the outside of the
shipping carton. YOU MUST CONTACT THE APPROPRIATE HORIZON SERVICE
DEPARTMENT FOR ANY CHARGER WARRANTY CLAIM.
When an error occurs, all four LEDs will blink. The LED error code, indicated
by the number of rapid flashes within a second, will repeat once every sec-
ond. There will be a momentary pause between the repeated code. Once the
error condition has been resolved, press the
Batt Type/Start/Stop
button to
reset the charger. If the error cannot be resolved, disconnect the power cord
and unplug the battery from the charger.
TROUBLESHOOTING
LED ERROR CODE
PROBLEM
SOLUTION
1 blink per second
Connection break, incorrect connection, or incorrect
battery mode selected
Check the connection between the charger and the battery; ensure
that balance leads are connected when in Lithium charge modes
2 blinks per second
Polarity (+ and -) of battery connection is incorrect
Make sure the charge lead is connected to the charger and ensure it
is wired correctly
3 blinks per second
Cell voltage too low or imbalance between cells is too
high for safe charging
Discontinue charging and safely dispose of the damaged battery
4 blinks per second
Over current condition
Decrease the charge rate to safe levels for the battery pack or
dispose of the shorted battery
• 50W charge power output for NiMH (6–8C), LiFe (2–4S), LiHV (2–4S), or
LiPo (2–4S) batteries
• High-visibility, simplified user interface
• Simple 4-LED display to indicate battery type
• Select charge current from 1A to 4A with a single 4-position switch
• Multi-color LEDs to indicate charging status (red, yellow and green)
• Short-circuit, over-current, reverse polarity and over-temperature protection
• Color coded, banana jack, power output terminals
(Red = Positive [+], Black = Negative [–])
• Meets IP33CW, IK07 environmental specs
• Rugged industrial plastic case
FEATURES
SPECIFICATIONS
AC Input Voltage 100–240V AC (50–60Hz)
Battery LiPo (2–4S) / LiFe (2–4S) / LiHV (2–4S)
/ NiMH (6–8S)
Charge Current 1A/2A/3A/4A ± 10%
Cell Termination Voltage LiPo: 4.2V ± 0.02V / LiFe: 3.6V ± 0.02V
/ LiHV: 4.35V ± 0.02V / NiMH: –
Charge Power 50W
Current Drain for Balancing 300mA/cell
Dimension 69.4 x 110.7 x 40.5mm
Weight 220g
LED INDICATORS
Green LED/Red LED blinking The charger is ready to charge.
Red LED solid Battery capacity is less than 25% charged.
Red LED blinking Battery capacity is between 25% to 50% charged.
Yellow LED blinking Battery capacity is between 51% to 75% charged.
Green LED blinking Battery capacity is between 76% to 99% charged.
Green LED solid Battery is fully charged.
Warranty Requirements - For Warranty consideration, you must include
your original sales receipt verifying the proof-of-purchase date.
Provided
warranty conditions have been met, your Product will be serviced or replaced free
of charge. Service or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion of Horizon.
Non-Warranty Service - Should your service not be covered by warranty,
service will be completed and payment will be required without
notification or estimate of the expense unless the expense exceeds 50%
of the retail purchase cost. By submitting the item for service you are
agreeing to payment of the service without notification.
Service estimates are available upon request. You must include this request with
your item submitted for service. Non-warranty service estimates will be billed
a minimum of ½ hour of labor. In addition you will be billed for return freight.
Horizon accepts money orders and cashier’s checks, as well as Visa, MasterCard,
American Express, and Discover cards. By submitting any item to Horizon for
service, you are agreeing to Horizon’s Terms and Conditions found on our website
http://www.horizonhobby.com/content/service-center_render-service-center.
ATTENTION: Horizon service is limited to Product compliant in the
country of use and ownership. If received, a non-compliant Product will
not be serviced. Further, the sender will be responsible for arranging
return shipment of the un-serviced Product, through a carrier of the
sender’s choice and at the sender’s expense. Horizon will hold non-
compliant Product for a period of 60 days from notification, after which
it will be discarded.
FCC INFORMATION
The Prophet™ Sport Mini 50W comes with a built-in power supply. Connect
the AC power cord to the AC socket. Follow these steps to charge your battery:
To Change Settings:
1. Insert the AC power cord into the charger.
2. Insert the AC cord into a wall socket. All four LEDs will stay lit for 1–2
seconds. The battery type LED will blink green and red, indicating the
charger is ready to charge.
3. Press
Batt Type/Start/Stop
to select the battery type (LiPo/LiFe/LiHV/NiMH).
4. Use the
CHARGE CURRENT
switch to select the proper charging current
(1A/2A/3A/4A).
The charge current varies from 1A (1000mA) to 4A (4000mA). The
recommended charge rate is 1C (battery capacity = charge current.
To Charge:
1. Connect the battery charge adapter to the charge adapter sockets
(front of charger).
2. Connect the main power lead from the battery to the battery charge adapter.
3. When charging a LiPo, LiFe or LiHV battery, connect the battery balance wire
to the correct balance port (side of charger).
4. To initiate charging, press and hold
Batt Type/Start/Stop
for 3 seconds.
The LEDs will change to indicate status. To discontinue charging, press and
hold
Batt Type/Start/Stop
for 3 seconds.
OPERATING YOUR CHARGER
CAUTION:
When charging a Lithium battery, always connect
BOTH the battery power lead AND the balance lead to the charger.
TO 100–240V AC
Socket
LiPo
LiPo Battery
LED Indicator
Battery Charge
Adapter Sockets
AC 100–240V
Power Jack
2S Balance Port
3S Balance Port
4S Balance Port
Battery Type/
Start/Stop
Button
NiMH Battery
LED Indicator
LiFe Battery
LED Indicator
Charge
Current
LiHV Battery
LED Indicator