Ripmax Pro-Peak Varipulse IP2500VP User manual

Brand: Ripmax

Model: Pro-Peak Varipulse IP2500VP

Category: Battery chargers

Type: User manual

Ripmax Pro-Peak Varipulse IP2500VP is a versatile battery charger designed for Ni-Cad and Ni-MH batteries. With variable control, it offers fast charging up to 5.5A (AC input) or 3A (DC input) and trickle charging at 130mA. It features safety protections like reverse polarity protection, overcharge prevention, and automatic shut-off. The charger is compatible with a range of battery packs and comes with a standard 7.2~8.4V lead and connector. Ideal for hobbyists and professionals who need a reliable and efficient battery charger.

PRO-PEAK VARIPULSE AC/DC Delta Peak Charger Item No. IP2500VP

Dear Customer

Thank you for purchasing this Pro-Peak Varipulse AC/DC charger, we are sure you will be pleased with its performance. In order to ensure you

obtain the maximum from its operation, please read the following instruction manual carefully. Should there be any aspects of it you do not

understand, please contact your point of purchase or Ripmax customer services for advice.

EXTREMELY IMPORTANT - READ BEFORE USING CHARGER - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CONNECTIONS

MAINS AC 220-240V CONNECTIONS

DC 12V INPUT CONNECTION

OUTPUT CONNECTIONS

• This Pro-Peak charger is NOT suitable for children under 14 years of age.

• ONLY charge rechargeable type Ni-Cad or Ni-MH battery packs. Never charge other bat-

tery types. When quick charging, ONLY charge suitable 'Quick Charge' Ni-Cad or Ni-MH

battery packs. DO NOT charge other types of pack.

• DO NOT mix old and new cells or cells of different makes.

• The charging of batteries creates HEAT. Both the Pro-Peak charger and the battery pack

will become WARM during charging, this is normal. DO NOT place the charger or bat-

tery pack on any surface that can be affected by heat. Always charge on a heat resistant

surface.

•Always ensure the charger and battery pack have adequate ventilation around them.

DO NOT charge in an enclosed space.

• DO NOT cover charger ventilation openings.

• If the battery pack becomes extremely hot - untouchable - discontinue charging immedi-

ately. Battery pack may be defective. Consult your dealer or Ripmax Customer Service.

• The battery to be charged should be at room temperature before charging. DO NOT

charge a HOT battery pack.

•Allow charger to cool down for 10 minutes after 2 consecutive quick charges.

• Always follow charging instructions.

• Always remove battery pack from device (car, boat etc.) before charging.

• NEVER charge batteries inside their device or with the device switched on.

• NEVER charge 2 battery packs in parallel.

• NEVER allow the charger in close proximity to water. If charger becomes wet, leave over

night in a warm environment to dry.

Connection if wet, is life threatening.

• NEVER dismantle charger. Service or repair should only be carried out by authorised

personnel. Contact your dealer or Ripmax for service/repair information.

The Ripmax Pro-Peak Varipulse charger has two types of Power Input. Mains AC220-240V

(50/60Hz) or 12V DC via an alternative power source, such as a battery or 12V mains

power pack. These two power inputs allow charging at home or at the place of operation.

Under no circumstances should the two Power Inputs be connected at the same time.

The charger is designed for individual Power Input operation.

• Plug the IEC mains connector into the charger Mains Input Socket at the back of the

charger (No. 1 ). Take note of the Mains Fuse Holder (No. 3) at the base of the mains

input socket identified by the drawing of a fuse in the casing.

• Having attached the mains lead, connect to a wall socket. The correct charger mains

lead, to suit the country of use, should have been selected at the time of purchase.

Mains input leads are available for most countries.

• Turn 'ON' the mains wall socket and the 'ORANGE' LED will illuminate to indicate power

to the charger, and the charger is ready for use. Turn 'OFF'.

• If the 'ORANGE' LED does not illuminate, this indicates that no power is reaching the

charger. Check the fuse in the mains lead plug (if applicable), and the fuse at the base

of the Input socket. Spare fuses can be purchased from most electrical shops. Only use

a fuse with the correct rating, 250V 2A, otherwise damage may occur to the charger.

This will not be covered under warranty. (To change the fuse see section headed

'Changing the Fuse').

• Using the two Crocodile Clips on the end of the fixed lead exiting at the rear of the charg-

er (No. 2 ), connect the 'RED' clip to the Positive (+) connection of the power source (i.e.

battery etc.) and the 'Black' clip to the Negative (-) connection.

•

Once connected the 'ORANGE' LED will illuminate to indicate the charger is ready for use.

Under no circumstances reverse the crocodile connections or attempt to connect the DC

crocodile clips to an AC220~240V mains power source. This will result in serious damage

to the charger, not covered under warranty, and possible electrocution.

• Located at the front of the charger is the charging Output Connector block (No. 4 &

below). This block has spring loaded connectors to allow a variety of different battery

charge leads to be easily attached. The charger comes complete with a standard 7.2~8.4V

lead and connector. Other connectors are available from your original point of purchase.

• To connect the Output Charge lead, first ensure the bare wires at the end of the leads are

neat and tidy. It is best to have tinned/soldered ends. Select the connector terminal with

the correct polarity for the first wire to be connected (i.e. Red wire to the Red Terminal

(+) (No. 5) and depress the lever at the bottom of the selected terminal block. Whilst

depressing firmly, carefully insert the wire into the hole at the centre of the terminal.

Release the lever and the connection for the first wire is complete. Repeat for the Black

Terminal (-) (No. 6).

• Always check that the connection contact is 'Good' by gently pulling on the wire, it

should be firmly fixed in the terminal block. A 'Bad' connection could affect the perfor-

mance of the charger. Check also for loose strands of wire outside the socket that could

touch and short out.

• To remove the Charge Lead depress the lever and remove wire. Always disconnect the

battery first to avoid the possibility of short circuits.

Red Led

(Fast Charge)

Start Button

Mains Input Socket

(ac 230V 50/60 Hz)

Mains Fuse Holder

(250V 2A)

Green Led

(Slow Charge)

Orange Led

(Power)

Variable

Control

Knob

DC output

Connector Block

DC 12v

Input

Positive (+) Red

Negative (-) Black

Red Connector

Positive (+)

Black Connector

Negative (-)

Depress Lever

OPERATION - STOP CHARGING

• To STOP charging at any time disconnect the Battery being charged.

ALARM/ERROR MESSAGES

1.Output Disconnection

If the output connections become disconnected, not allowing the charge cycle to be

completed, charging will stop and the charger will start 'Bleeping' continuously. Press

the Start button to stop the bleeping, reconnect the output lead and start the charge

cycle again.

2.Low Input Voltage

If DC input voltage drops while quick charging, the Trickle LED will start to blink. If the

input voltage drops to the same level as the output voltage, the charger automatically

perceives an 'Error' and continuous 'Bleeping' commences.

3.Battery Short Circuit

To establish a battery short circuit, 10sec. after quick charging commences the Pro-Peak

Varipulse checks the battery voltage. If the voltage is detected as 0 volts, the charger

automatically discontinues quick charging and starts 'Beeping'.

REVERSE POLARITY CONNECTION

1.Reversed Input Polarity

If the DC input polarity is connected the wrong way round the 'ORANGE' power LED will

not light. Reconnect the correct way round.

2. Reversed Output Polarity

If the battery to be charged is connected with its Polarity reversed or the charge leads

are incorrectly connected, the 7.5A Fuse on the front of the charger (No. 8) will blow.

Disconnect the battery from the charger, replace the Fuse and reconnect the battery

with the correct polarity.

TRANSMITTER (TX) TRICKLE CHARGING (AC ONLY)

The Pro-Peak Varipulse charger can only be used to slow/trickle charge Transmitter (Tx)

ni-cads. This can only be done using AC mains input power.

DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES QUICK CHARGE TX NI-CADS WHILE THEY

ARE STILL IN THE TRANSMITTER

• Connect a Tx charge cable to the charger output socket.

• Connect the Tx charge cable to the charge socket on the transmitter, the 'Green' trickle

LED will light continuously to indicate trickle charging.

DO NOT PRESS START BUTTON.

TIMER

• In case the battery is unsuitable for quick charging, the battery is damaged in some way

or the battery capacity is too great, all of which could result in an excessive charge time,

the charger will automatically shut down using an internal timer after 1 hour.

CHANGING THE FUSE (NO.3)

• To remove mains input socket fuse, remove mains lead and insert a flat screwdriver into

recess at top of fuse unit. Gently lever open and remove fuse. Insert new AC250V /

2Amp fuse in holder and replace in input socket. Re-connect mains lead.

• Trickle charging is a continuous function of the Pro-Peak Varipulse indicated by the

'GREEN' LED illuminating, so it is not necessary to start the trickle charge operation.

Suggested Tx pack Trickle Charge Times: 500mAh - 5.5hrs, 600mAh - 6.5hrs,

700mAh - 7.5hrs.

CE APPROVED

This product satisfies all the relevant and mandatory CE directives.

The design and manufacture of this product therefore meets all the all the EC require-

ments for the safe operation of electrical equipment.

TECHNICAL DATA

Input: AC 220~240V (50/60Hz), DC 12V.

Output: Fast - DC 7.2~8.4V 0.5-3.0A (AC 230V Only)

Fast - DC 7.2~8.4V 0.5-5.5A (DC 12V Only)

Trickle - DC 7.2~8.4V 130mA (AC 230V/DC 12V)

- DC 7.2~9.6V 130mA (AC 230V 0nly)

Battery Type: Rechargeable Fast Charge Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cad) or Nickel

Metal Hydride (Ni-MH)

Protection: Reverse polarity DC Input (Fused), Reverse polarity

Output (Fused), Thermal Cut-out, Security Timer, Alarms.

ACCESSORIES AND CABLES

Replacement Charge Leads/Adapters:

O-BL20 Charger Lead - Tamiya O-IPML-2020 Australia

O-BL22 Charger Lead - Amp O-IPML-3030 Italy

O-BL24 Charger Lead - Kyosho O-IPML-3035 Denmark

Replacement Mains Cables:

O-BL30 Charger Lead - Tam (Mini) O-IPML-4020 Switzerland

O-BL32 Charger Lead - Bike O-IPML-5530 UK

O-BL34 Charger Lead - Skysurfer O-IPML-8301 Euro

REPAIR & WARRANTY

Pro-Peak chargers are warranted for 90 days from original date of purchase verified by

a sales receipt. NO warranty can be accepted for chargers with broken casing seals,

these will be considered to have been opened without authorisation.

In case of a problem contact your point of purchase or Ripmax Plc. Points of purchase

are not authorised to replace chargers thought to be defective: Warranty can only be

accepted when claimed by the customer and accompanied by an original sales receipt.

Chargers sent in for warranty repair that operate correctly will be charged with a service

fee. No estimates for service or repair can be given without sight of unit.

This warranty does not cover: Suitability for specific operation, incorrect installation,

component wear from use, reverse or incorrect voltage application, misuse, damage

due to opening of unit, replacing of cut or damaged wires and connectors, connection

to items not mentioned in instructions, mechanical damage, immersion in water or any

other type of damage caused by misuse.

Warranty liability is limited to repair or replacement of unit. As we the supplier have no

control over the use of this product, our liability is limited to the cost of the unit. No

liability can be accepted for damage resulting from the use of this product. By the act of

use and operation of this product the user accepts all resulting liability.

OPERATION - FAST CHARGING

• Turn 'ON' the mains power.

• Connect the battery to be charged to the OUTPUT charge lead. When the battery is con-

nected the illuminated, 'Ready to use ORANGE LED' will remain 'ON' and the

'Continuous GREEN', trickle/slow charge LED will also turn 'ON'. The charger is now

'Trickle charging'. '

• Trickle Charging is the charging of a battery at a low charge rate (130mAh) so that it is

charged slowly over a longer period of time. It is also used to charge lower capacity or

non-quick charge batteries where fast charging will damage them.

• To begin Fast Charging, rotate the charge current control knob(No. 9) anticlockwise until

it is pointing at the 0.5 A position. Press the 'START' button (No. 7), a 'BLEEP' will be

heard. The 'RED' fast charge LED will illuminate, and all LED's will glow continuously,

to indicate that fast charging is taking place .

•Dependant on the battery being charged, the charge current control knob can now be

rotated clockwise as required to charge at any rate from 0.5 to 5.5 A. N.B. When the AC

220-240V input is being used, the maximum charge rate that can be used is 3.0A. The

charger will automatically shut 'OFF' at the end of the charge cycle, when the battery is

fully charged, using its Delta Peak, maximum charge, detection circuit.

• At the end of the Fast Charge cycle the charger will begin Bleeping - 4 'Beeps' repeated

16 times. The 'RED' fast charge LED will then go 'OUT', the 'GREEN' trickle charge LED

and the 'ORANGE' power LED will continue to glow to indicate the charger has returned

to trickle charging.

• To stop the 'Bleeping' at the end of the charge push the start button again.

Operation cycle is as follows:

Power Connection: - 'Illuminated Power ORANGE'

Battery Connection: - 'Illuminated Power ORANGE & Slow GREEN' - 'Trickle

Charging'

Press START: - 'Bleep' - 'Illuminated ORANGE/GREEN/RED' - 'Fast Charging'

End of Fast Charge: - 'Bleeps'- 'Illuminated power ORANGE & trickle GREEN'

-'Trickle Charge'

Push START: - 'Bleeping Stops'

Disconnect Battery: - 'Illuminated power ORANGE' - 'Power Connected'

AC 250 / 2 Amp Fuse

Distributed by: Ripmax Plc. Ripmax Corner, Green Street, Enfield, EN3 7SJ • Tel: 020 8282 7500 • Fax: 020 8282 7501

Email: [email protected] • Web Site: http://www.ripmax.com • Made in Korea •

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Ripmax Pro-Peak Varipulse IP2500VP User manual

Brand: Ripmax

Model: Pro-Peak Varipulse IP2500VP

Category: Battery chargers

Type: User manual

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