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Programmable Charger with 30A Discharge,

Advanced Motor Break-In and Backlit LCD

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Team Checkpoint’s TC-1030 Pro Charger is designed specifically with the competitive racer in mind!  The TC-1030 handles all sizes
of NiMH batteries, in addition to NiCd and LiPo batteries. With a maximum charge current of 10 amps, maximum discharge of 30 amps,
a high-powered motor break-in system, plus a custom blue-backlit graphing LCD, the TC-1030 meets the needs of the most demanding
competitors. Quick reference flowcharts are included for easy understanding of all menus. It is strongly recommended to
completely read this manual. Damage resulting from misuse or modification will void your warranty.

INDEX

Special features ........................................2

Precautions...............................................2

Controls and connections .........................2

Battery types.............................................3

Input power ...............................................4

Navigating menus .....................................4

Getting started – selecting a memory ......5

Adjusting main functions...........................5

Starting charge, discharge, and cycle ......7

Status screens and graphs.....................10

Motor break-in ........................................12

Motor 4X break-in ...................................13

Motor test ...............................................13

User Set-Up menu..................................14

Data View menu .....................................14

Cycle Data menu ....................................15

NiMH Four-Step Charge menu...............16

NiMH Three-Step Charge menu .............19

Handling of NiMH and lithium batteries..20

Error messages and troubleshooting .....20

SPECIFICATIONS
Input voltage:

11-15V DC 

Battery types, # cells:

1-10 Nickel-Cadmium (1.2-12.0V NiCd)
1-10 Nickel-Metal Hydride (1.2-12.0V NiMH)
1-4 Lithium-Polymer or Lithium-Ion cells
(3.6-14.8V LiPo/Ion)

Battery capacity range:

100-9900mAh

Max. fast charge power:

120 watts

Fast charge current:

0.1-10.0A (2C max for LiPo/Ion)

Fast charge methods:

linear, reflex, impulse, 3-step and 4-step

Fast charge termination:

peak detection for NiCd and NiMH
constant current / constant voltage for
LiPo/Ion (cc/cv)
optional thermal cutoff for all battery types

Peak sensitivity:

0-25mV adjustable (including 1mV, 2mV)

Trickle charge current:

0-500mA (NiCd/MH only)

Top-off charge:

0-1000mA (NiMH only)

Max. discharge power:

90 watts

Discharge current:

0.1-30.0A adjustable (2C max for
LiPo/Ion)
100% linear current 0-10A, custom pulsed
current 20A, 30A

Discharge cutoff voltage:

0.1-1.1V per cell NiCd & NiMH
2.5-3.7V per cell LiPo/Ion

* Temperature cutoff range: 50-132

o

F (10-55

o

C)

Cycle count:

1-10 cycles (NiCd/MH only)

Cycle cool-off delay:

1-30 minutes adjustable

Battery memories:

10 battery memories

Display type:

8 x 21 LCD (168 characters max) with
blue backlight

Graphical displays:

charge and discharge voltage curves

Output connectors:

banana jacks (two adapter leads included)

Motor break-in:

single-step and four-step modes, 1.0-8.0V
selectable, 1-180 minutes, 20A constant
(30A surge)

Case size:

5.5 x 1.8 x 5.9” (140 x 45 x 150mm)

Weight:

24.5 oz. (695g)

* requires optional Team Checkpoint Temperature Sensor (TCPP9101)

Содержание TC-1030

Страница 1: ...1 15V DC Battery types cells 1 10 Nickel Cadmium 1 2 12 0V NiCd 1 10 Nickel Metal Hydride 1 2 12 0V NiMH 1 4 Lithium Polymer or Lithium Ion cells 3 6 14 8V LiPo Ion Battery capacity range 100 9900mAh...

Страница 2: ...ps included IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS Disconnect the battery and remove input power from charger immediately if the charger becomes hot Do not attempt to charge incompatible types of rechargeable batterie...

Страница 3: ...mage to your battery and or charger DETERMINING BATTERY TYPE AND SPECIFICATIONS IMPORTANT What is your battery s CHEMISTRY TYPE RATED CAPACITY AND RATED VOLTAGE To avoid causing permanent damage to yo...

Страница 4: ...f temp 116 F 0 Memory Name NiMH 4Cell 1200mAh chg current 1 5A dchg current 1 5A peak sens 5mV C dchg volt 0 9V C trickle curr 50mA cut off temp 116 F 0 Memory Name NiMH 4Cell 1200mAh chg current 1 5A...

Страница 5: ...this section 1 Battery parameters Move the cursor next to the first line under the memory name a Press the dial to highlight the battery type Rotate the dial to find the desired battery type that exa...

Страница 6: ...9 Cycle delay NiCd and NiMH batteries only This is a time delay that will occur between charge and discharge during a cycle designed to allow the battery to cool 10 Cycle mode NiCd and NiMH batteries...

Страница 7: ...he 20A or 30A discharge current settings for NiCd MH batteries the discharge TIME will only be tracked during the 2 seconds current is drained from the battery ignored during the 4 second pauses The l...

Страница 8: ...xpires the charge process will start automatically as shown above right 0 Memory Name NiMH 6cell 4200mAh CHARGE REFLEX D CHARGE NORMAL CYCLE reserv 042m 60 min RESERVE TIME FUNCTION It may take some p...

Страница 9: ...CC CV D CHARGE NORMAL Once a LiPo or Li Ion battery is selected in a memory press and hold the dial to find the charge screen As shown in the diagram at right with the cursor next to CHARGE confirm t...

Страница 10: ...also done in the start screen as shown to the right Rotate the dial to place the cursor next to D CHARGE The discharge method normal or automatic will be shown in the brackets to the right To change...

Страница 11: ...c is done in the Main Memory screen For cycles only the normal charge and discharge methods are used Press the button to manually abort any charge discharge or cycle if necessary 0 Memory Name NiMH 6c...

Страница 12: ...cating the final result of the function which just ended Messages are as follows END DELTA PEAK NiCd or NiMH battery finished charge when battery voltage peaked then fell to the pre determined peak se...

Страница 13: ...al to move the cursor up or down to set output voltage and run time 3 Make sure the motor is firmly mounted to a motor stand and the motor s output shaft is NOT touching anything prior to starting thi...

Страница 14: ...nce all values are entered 8 To START FOUR STEP BREAK IN press and hold the dial for 2 seconds OPERATION MOTOR 4X BREAK IN will show while in progress and FINISH will show when done MOTOR 4X Break In...

Страница 15: ...n re press the dial to confirm the selection From the name setup screen press to return to the User Setup screen Confirm the name entered shows at the bottom of this screen Press twice to return to th...

Страница 16: ...h center RNG manual 4 082V 4 197Vc R 0 94V x5 4 197V 3 257V 5 137V RNG auto 4 082V 4 197Vc R 0 94V x5 Press to select the zoom factor shown in the lower right x1 is closest view x5 is widest view Manu...

Страница 17: ...00V D 0mAh 0 000V 10C 0mAh 0 000V D 0mAh 0 000V 4 C 0mAh 0 000V D 0mAh 0 000V 5 C 0mAh 0 000V D 0mAh 0 000V 6 C 0mAh 0 000V D 0mAh 0 000V 7 C 0mAh 0 000V D 0mAh 0 000V CYCLE DATA NO CAPACITY VOLTAGE 1...

Страница 18: ...accurate peak detection fullest charge Remember that the peak detection circuit functions ONLY in step 4 not steps 1 3 During charge the charger automatically moves from one step to the next once the...

Страница 19: ...ery before starting the four step charge mode Re flex charge Re flex charge can also be applied at ANY of the first 3 steps but not step 4 In addition re flex and impulse charge can be applied to the...

Страница 20: ...tage 5 784V current 2 0A bat temp 74 4 F add cap 0mAh impulse charge indicator re flex charge indicator While Four Step charge is in progress the LCD will show which step is being performed If the imp...

Страница 21: ...ition and they should be disconnected from the charger immediately DO NOT set the charger s LiPo Ion battery voltage settings to a voltage that is HIGHER than the nominal rating of the battery itself...

Страница 22: ...charger cools This message will show when the charger s own internal temperature reaches 212 F 100 C Operations will temporarily pause then automatically resume when internal temp returns to below 15...

Страница 23: ...charge not greater than 50 of its then current retail list price Be sure to include your daytime telephone number in case we need to contact you about your repair This warranty gives you specific righ...

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Страница 25: ...mAh chg current 4 8A dchg current 4 8A dchg volt 2 8V C cut off temp 90 F max chg capa 110 NiCd and NiMH main screen LiPo and Li Ion main screen or MAIN MEMORY to store battery type and voltage set ch...

Страница 26: ...D 20min 200mA 3mV per cell 0 9V per cell 3min 1 116 30A 4200 6 0A 4 cell NiMH 100mA 150 C D 20min 50mA 5mV per cell 0 9V per cell C D 500mA 3min 3min 150 0 9V per cell 3mV per cell 20min 1 116 1 150mA...

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