6S
24.5x8(mm)
Dear Customer,
thank you for your trust in this LRP product. By purchasing a
LRP QUADRA-PRO 3
Professional Battery Managment System,
you have chosen a high-performance product which has the latest technology incorporated including the following High-Tech
features:
• Charging - Discharging - Cycling Operation
• LiPo • LiFePo • LiIo • NiMH • NiCd • Pb
• Integrated Balancer for 2S-6S Lixx batteries
• Dual Input (100- 12Vdc)
• Blue backlit 16x2 LCD
• 5 User Profile Memories
• 25-Year Warranty
• Multi-Protection-System
Please read the following instructions carefully before you start using your charger. This user guide contains important
notes for the installation, the safety, the use and the maintenance of this product. Thus protecting yourself and avoid
damages of the product.
Proceed according to the user guide in order to understand your charger better. Please take your time as you will have much
more joy with your product if you know it exactly.
This user manual shall be kept in a safe place. If another customer is using this product, this manual has to be handed out
together with it.
100-240V AC / 12V DC
ChArge-DisChArge-CyCle
1-14 Cells nimh/niCD
1-5 Cells lipo/liFepo
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user guiDe - #41282
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Dimensions
[mm]
145x160x60
Integrated Balancer
yes, 2S - 6S
Weight
[g]
600
Autostart Timer
yes
Input Voltage
[AC]
100-240V
Storage Charge Mode
yes
[DC]
11-15V
Cycle Mode
yes
Charging Capability LiPo/LiFePo/LiIo 1 - 6 cells
User Profile Memory
5
NiMH/NiCd
1 - 14 cells
LCD
16x2, blue backlit
Pb
2, 4, 6, 12V
Acoustic Signal Type
Buzzer
Charge Current
[A]
0.1 - 5.0
Finish Melody
adjustable
Trickle Current
[A]
0 -0.25
Buttons
4
Delta Peak
[mV]
5 - 200
Multi-Protection-System
yes
Discharge Current
[A]
0.1 -1.0
DC Input Connection
Alligator Clamps
Discharge
Cut-Off Voltage
LiPo/LiFePo
2.5 - 14.0V
AC Input Connection
AC connector
NiMH/NiCd
0.9- 16.0V
Output Connection
4.0mm jacket
Specifications subject to change without notice.
SET Battery Type:
The QUADRA PRO 3 can charge pretty much any type of cell (LiPo, LiFePo, LiIo, NiMH, NiCd, Pb) and
incorporates the designated charge algorithms for each particular cell type for best performance, reliability and safety.
Lixx + Pb
charging using the CC/CV-charging method.
With this charging method, the battery gets charged with
a constant current first. As soon as the battery voltage reaches the max. allowed charging voltage per cell
(for example, LiPo 4.2V and LiFePo 3.7V), the charger automatically reduces the charging current till the
battery is fully charged.
NiMH/NiCd
charging with constant c delta-peak detection.
This is the most popular charging method for
NiMH/NiCd-batteries in competition.
Caution:
Always choose the correct BATTERY TYPE setting for the battery you want to charge, as wrong setting may result
in damage to the battery, fire or explosion!
SET Charge Current:
The charge current can be set from 0.1 to 5.0A. If not otherwise specified by the battery manuf
-
acturer, choose 0.5C charge rate which is always a safe value!
SET Charge Delta Peak:
With NiMH/NiCd-batteries, you only obtain the optimum battery performance by slightly
„overcharging“ the battery. In real terms, it will not be overcharged, but charged to an optimum level. The battery voltage
drops at the end of the charging process (delta). The size of the drop (delta peak) is adjustable in the range between 5 - 200mV.
The higher the value, the hotter the battery will be at the end of the charge. We recommend to start with the works-default
settings.
Note
:
The adjustable Delta-Peak value applies to the whole battery pack and not to one single cell!
SET Charge Trickle:
This current, which flows after delta peak cutoff, is adjustable from 0.0A to 0.25A to achieve
Cell#
LiPo
LiFePo
LiIo
Pb
1 (1S)
3.7V
3.3V
3.6V
2V
2 (2S)
7.4V
6.6V
7.2V
4V
3 (3S)
11.1V
9.9V
10.8V
6V
4 (4S)
14.8V
13.2V
14.8V
--
5 (5S)
18.5V
16.5V
18.0V
--
6 (6S)
22.2V
19.8V
21.6V
12V
ChArge
the highest possible voltage for NiCd cells. Set this function to „Off“
for NiMH cells.
SET Charge Lixx/Pb Volt (pack voltage):
The packs rated
voltage for LiPo/LiFePo/LiIo and Pb-batteries must be set according to
the packs rating. See table on right side.
* C=Nominal capacity of the battery. E.g. with a nominal capacity of 3300mAh
(3.3Ah), the battery can be charged with a max. current of 3.3A:
DisChArge
The adjustable discharge circuit (0.1 to 1.0A) can be used for 1-14 cell NiMH/NiCd- and 1-6 cell Lixx/Pb-packs. The QUADRA
PRO 3 informs you about all the data relating to the battery pack, e.g. discharge time, capacity and average voltage.
By discharging your battery pack on the QUADRA PRO 3 after use, you obtain vital information about remaining capacity for
optimizing your motor or gear ratio for the next run. This also maintains your battery packs in good condition.
SET Discharge Current:
The discharge current can be set from 0.1 - 1.0A.
SET Discharge Voltage:
The cut-off voltage can be adjusted from 0.9 - 14.0V depending on the number of cells. We
recommend a cut-off voltage of 0.9V/cell with NiMH/NiCd-, 3.0V/cell with LiPo-and 2.6V/cell with LiFePo-batteries.
This means for example: - 5.4V for 6-cell NiMH/NiCd - 6.0V for a 2-cell LiPo - 5.2V. for a 2-cell LiFePo
This fully automatic cycling/matching function allows you to determine the actual performance of your packs before using
them. Battery packs change during their life span. Use the QUADRA PRO 3 to detect the actual quality of your packs. This
prevents nasty surprises.
The “Cycle” mode uses the charge and discharge values of the currently selected programm, stored under “Settings”. The
pack is first discharged, then charged and finally discharged. At the end of the process, the pack capacity and the average
discharge voltage are displayed.
There is a short delay in the timer during cycle operation, in order not to overheat the batteries, which is as following:
- Initial Discharge -> Charge: 1min (if discharge was finished within 10min), otherwise 5min
- Charge -> Discharge: 1min (if charge was finished within 10min), otherwise 5min
Note:
The „Cycle“ function can of course be used for all types of cells.
CyCle
ConneCtions / operAtion
The QUADRA PRO 3 was developed with the main objective placed on easy operation of all features. Intuitive navigation
by means of 4 buttons makes it very easy to use and the 2-line blue backlit LC display offers perfect, reliable control of all
settings and functions.
OUTPUT JACKET:
connect battery to be
charged to the 4.0mm jacket, using supplied
charge wires.
Caution:
Be careful with correct polarity!
BUTTONS:
MENU
Scrolls/jumps through the function list.
DEC -
Decrements the underscored value.*
INC +
Increments the underscored value.*
START/STOP
Next program step / Start a program / Cancel a running program.
* Button has high-speed function for rapid setting (hold down button to change value faster).
BALANCER CONNECTOR:
high-per-
formance integrated Lixx balancer for
2S to 6S packs using EHR balancing
connector.
NiMH 5.0A 00m35s
08.58V 0048mAh
16x2 LCD SCREEN:
Active function
Time elapsed since start
Current
Capacity
Voltage at output connectors
DC INPUT:
connect to a suitable DC source with 11-
15V, using the supplied connection wire.
Caution:
Be careful with correct polarity!
- Red = Plus / Black = Minus
AC INPUT:
connect to main power with 100-240VAC
Caution:
Do not alter the wire or connector as this will
void your warranty!
in this table:
The active profile P1 to P5 is displayed in the main
menu. By pressing the INC+ and DEC- buttons you can
change between the profiles and their settings.
To reset to default settings, proceed as following:
• Disconnect input voltage.
• Hold down MENU button while reconnecting the
input voltage.
The QUADRA PRO 3 allows you to save 5 individual user profiles. This means you can customize 3 personal charge profiles
individually and store them for later use. The QUADRA PRO 3 has 5 preset works-default settings when shipped out as shown
settings
User Profile
P1
P2
P3
P4
P5
Battery Type
LiPo
LiPo
LiFe
NiMH
NiCd
Charge Current
5.0A
3.0A
5.0A
4.0A
3.0A
Charge D-Peak
--
--
--
20mV
50mV
Charge Trickle
--
--
--
Off
Off
Charge LiPo Volt
11.1V
14.8V
9.9V
--
--
Discharge Current
1.0A
1.0A
1.0A
1.0A
1.0A
Discharge Voltage
6.0V
9.0V
4.6V
5.4V
5.4V
The QUADRA PRO 3 contains an integrated high-performance balancer for 2S to 6S Lithium based (LiPo, LiFePo, LiIo) battery
packs using EHR balancing connector. Please refer to drawing (also like that on charger) for correct polarity, basically minus
bAlAnCing FunCtion
Always follow the cell manufacturers charge-/usage-recommendations, never use batteries outside their specifications!
Battery Type
Voltage /
Cells
Battery
Type
Charge
Current
D-Peak Trickle
LiPo
Volt
Dischg.
Current
Dischg.
Volt
NiCd Sportpacks (1600-2400mAh)
7.2V / 6
NiCd
3.0A
95mV
0.1A
--
1.0A
5.4V
NiMH Sportpacks (3000-4200mAh)
7.2V / 6
NiMH
3.0A
20mV
OFF
--
1.0A
5.4V
NiMH Sportpacks (3000-4200mAh)
12.0V / 10
NiMH
3.0A
30mV
OFF
--
1.0A
9.0V
NiMH Sportpacks (3000-4200mAh)
14.4V / 14
NiMH
3.0A
50mV
OFF
--
1.0A
12.6V
NiMH Competition Cells
4.8V / 4
NiMH
5.0A
5mV
OFF
--
1.0A
3.6V
NiMH Competition Cells
6.0V / 5
NiMH
5.0A
10mV
OFF
--
1.0A
4.5V
NiMH Competition Cells
7.2V / 6
NiMH
5.0A
15mV
OFF
--
1.0A
5.4V
NiMH Competition Cells
12.0V / 10
NiMH
5.0A
25mV
OFF
--
1.0A
9.0V
NiMH Competition Cells
14.4V / 14
NiMH
5.0A
35mV
OFF
--
1.0A
12.6V
AA/Mignon NiMH Cells (2000-2700mAh)
9.6V / 8
NiMH
0.5A
30mV
OFF
--
0.3A
7.2V
2/3A NiMH Cells (1200-1600mAh)
6.0V / 5
NiMH
1.0A
15mV
OFF
--
0.8A
4.5V
LiPo Pack Air ~480mAh (plane/helicopter)
11.1V / 3S
LiPo
0.5A
--
--
11.1V
0.5A
9.0V
LiPo Pack Air ~1500mAh (plane/helicopter)
11.1V / 3S
LiPo
1.5A
--
--
11.1V
1.0A
9.0V
LiPo Pack Air ~3000mAh (plane/helicopter)
11.1V / 3S
LiPo
3.0A
--
--
11.1V
1.0A
9.0V
LiPo Pack Car ~1800mAh (Micro 1/18)
7.4V / 2S
LiPo
1.8A
--
--
7.4V
1.0A
6.0V
LiPo Pack Car ~5000mAh (1/10)
7.4V / 2S
LiPo
5.0A
--
--
7.4V
1.0A
6.0V
LiPo Pack „TX Only“ ~2700mAh
11.1V / 3S
LiPo
1.5A
--
--
11.1V
0.5A
9.0V
LiPo Pack „RX Only“ ~1800mAh
7.4V / 2S
LiPo
1.2A
--
--
7.4V
0.5A
6.0V
LiFePo Pack „RX Only“ ~1800mAh
6.6V / 2S
LiFePo
1.2A
--
--
6.6V
0.5A
5.2V
LiFePo Pack Car ~4500mAh
6.6V / 2S
LiFePo
4.5A
--
--
6.6V
1.0A
5.2V
reCommenDeD settings
The crossed-out wheeled bin means that within the European Union the product must be taken to seperate
collection at the product end-of-life. Do not dispose of these products as unsorted municipal waste.
(black wire) is always on the far right side of the plug as shown on drawing.
The balancer equalises the cells, during charge- and balance-function, which
results in higher performance and higher cycle-life.
Caution:
Avoid incorrect connection as in the worst case this may result in
damage to the battery and/or charger!
Version: 28.11.12
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