VENOM Pro Touch Owner's manual

Brand: VENOM

Model: Pro Touch

Category: Car battery chargers

Type: Owner's manual

This manual is also suitable for

Pro Touch HD LiPo & NiMH Battery Charger

VENOM Pro Touch HD LiPo & NiMH Battery Charger is a multi-chemistry capable, rapid charger/discharger and cell balancer with built-in microprocessor. It can charge and discharge in a wide voltage range (11.0 - 32.0V) and current range (0.1A-45.0A). The charger has a unique 4-in-1 Balancing Board that supports different types of balance connectors (XH, TP/FP, EH, HP/PQ). It also features a USB connection for potential firmware updates. The charger is equipped with a temperature sensor (optional) to measure battery temperature during charging/discharging.

TOUCH SCREEN

DC Input voltage

range 11-32.0V

USB Power

5V / 1.0A

Temperature Sensor

(optional). Connect the

optional temperature

probe to measure

battery temperatures.

1. Connect charger to power source.

2. Select the correct chemistry option for the battery being charged.

3. Connect the balance adapter to the charger.

4. Connect the battery to the balance board and main charging connectors.

5. Start battery charging process.

Balancer Connector:

Unique 4-in-1 Balancing

Board Included

(XH, TP/FP, EH, HP/PQ)

Output Jacket: Connect battery

to be charged to the XT60

jacket, using supplied charge

wires. CAUTION: Make sure

polarity is correct.

USB Connection:

This connection will be

used for potential firmware

updates if needed.

Thank you for purchasing the Venom Pro Touch Charger. This is a multi-chemistry

capable, rapid charger / discharger and cell balancer with built in microprocessor.

Please read and understand the entire manual before operating this charger. If you

have read the entire manual and still are unclear regarding any of the functions,

warnings, or safety precautions, please contact our customer service department

PRIOR to using this product.

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.

CAUTION: Always power on the charger before connecting a battery. Failure to do

so may result in damage to the charger / battery.

Input Voltage

Charge Current

Discharge Current

Charge Power

Discharge Power

Energy Transfer Discharge

Balance Tolerance

Balance Current

Charging Capability

Pb Battery Voltage

Digital Power

Weight

Dimensions

[DC]

[A]

[W]

[V]

[mA]

NiMH / NiCd

LiPo/LiFe/Li-Ionn

[V]

[lbs.]

[In.]

11.0 - 32.0V

0.1 - 45.0

Input < 24V : 500W

Input > 24V : 1350W

Max. 120 (Max. 5A)

Max. 1350

±0.01

Max. 1000

1 - 20 Cells

1 - 8 Cells

2 - 24

3 -32

3.35

5.82” x 6.57” x 3.07”

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Performance Parameters

Connections

Exterior:

HD MULTI-CHEMISTRY

BATTERY CHARGER

PRO TOUCH

NiMH / NiCd Battery Program

“Charge” is by default set in “manual” mode. In

this mode it will charge the battery at the

current you have selected in the display.

Changing the mode to “auto” you will need to

set the upper limit of the charge current to

avoid higher feeding currents that may damage

the battery. Batteries with low impedance and

small capacity can be incorrectly recognized by

the auto charge mode leading to higher,

incorrect charge current.

“Delta Peak” is the trigger voltage for automatic

charge termination of NiMH and NiCd batteries.

The eective value ranges from 5 to 20mV per

cell. If the voltage is set higher there is a danger

of overcharging the battery. If it is set lower

there is a possibility of premature termination.

Please refer to the technical specications of

the battery. (NiCd: 12mV, NiMH: 8mV)

“Discharge” mode allows you to discharge your

battery in a range from 0.1A to 5.0A and the

nal voltage ranges from 0.1 to 24.0V. The

operating method is similar to Lithium

batteries. The nal voltage of a NiMH battery is

1.0V/cell and the NiCd is 0.85V/cell. Please refer

your battery manufacturer for the

recommended nal voltage per cell

for your battery.

“Cycle” mode allows the charger to

discharge/charge or charge/discharge the

battery 1-5 complete cycles to maximize the

batteries mAh potential. This is best for a new

battery, or one that has sat unused for an

extended period of time. Care must be taken to

ensure all the settings are correct or damage to

the battery may occur. To set the parameter,

please follow the “cycle set” menu.

When a NiMH or NiCd battery is performing a

“cycle” charge, the pack may become warm. The

“Delay Timer” setting will allow you to adjust

the time in between charge and discharge

functions allowing the pack to momentarily

cool. Ten minutes is a typical setting, but

recommendations for your pack may dier

depending on manufacturer.

Here you can view the voltage curve

for charging or discharging

Lithium Batteries Program

This charger can accept three dierent chemistry variations of Lithium batteries:

LiPo/Li-Ion/LiFe. Please conrm that the charger has been set to the proper chemistry for the

battery that is being charged.

Each lithium chemistry has three modes

available: “Charge”, “Discharge” and “Storage”.

In “Charge Mode” select the correct voltage

capacity for the battery you are charging. DO

NOT CHANGE THE END VOLTAGE SETTING TO

EXCEED 4.20V per cell. Overcharging your

batteries can shorten their lifespan, cause

damage to the battery or charger, and in severe

cases, create conditions that could cause a re.

Always follow the recommendations of your

battery manufacturer. To start the charge or

discharge process, press and hold the “Enter”

button for more than two seconds, then press

“Start”.

“Discharge Mode” LiPo batteries theoretically

do not need to be discharged like older NiMH

and NiCD battery technologies. If you are

storing your batteries for an extended period,

please see “Storage Mode” below. If you do

discharge your battery using the charger,

always be sure to use the balance connector to

ensure that no cell within the pack goes below

3.00V/Cell.

“Storage Mode” Use this mode when you are

going to store your batteries for an extended

period of time. Depending on your cell type,

set the nominal voltage to the desired setting

(Li-Ion: 3.75v, LiPo: 3.85v, LiFe: 3.3v). The

“Storage Mode” will automatically detect if the

cells need to be charged or discharged and will

bring the battery to the desired voltage level. To

use this mode the balance lead of the battery

must be connected to the charger.

This screen shows the number of cells you

selected (set) and the number of cells the

charger detects (read). Both numbers should

match. If the numbers do not match, press

“ESC”, check your connections and conrm your

battery information before attempting to

charge again.

Elapsed charge/discharge time.

Displays the internal resistance of the

battery pack.

Indicates peak temperature measured by the

temp sensor. If a sensor is not connected

“no sens” will be displayed.

Here you can view the voltage curve

for charging or discharging

Notice: The charger will set the charge

current to a 1C rate automatically, based on

the capacity setting you choose. To

manually override this setting, allowing

charging at a higher C rate, adjust the

“current” value. (Only suitable for batteries

that allow a higher charger rate. Consult

your battery manual for details.)

Main Screen

Press the “Setup” button to begin the initial

parameter setup. There are 4 total screens

in this section. Press the arrow in the upper

right corner of the screen to change

screens. Use the up and down arrows to

navigate the different setup options. Please

note that the pre-charge setting has been

disabled for your safety.

You can set the user name that appears

when the charger first powers on.

Caution! Resetting the charger to

factory defaults will erase any

previously stored information.

Initial Parameter Set-up

When the charger is powered up, the main menu will be displayed. Using the stylus (included)

press the left or right arrows to select the desired cell chemistry or program function.

Right selection arrow

Left selection arrow

Enter into the charging setup menu

Enter into the discharging setup menu

Enter into the storage setup menu

K1:

K2:

K3:

K4:

K5:

Enter into the cycle mode

Enter into the advanced setup mode

Enter into the data view mode

Enter into the balancer mode

Enter into memory mode

K6:

K7:

K8:

K9:

K10:

LiHv Battery Program

CAUTION! This program is for use with High Voltage LiPo batteries ONLY. Using LiHV

mode with a standard LiPo will result in and overcharge condition creating excessive

heat that can cause re and serious injury.

LiHV operations are similar to standard LiPo charging

sequences, only the “End Voltage” value is changed.

CAUTION! Check you LiHV battery manual for the recommended end voltage. Not setting

the voltage to the correct parameter can result in and overcharge condition creating

excessive heat that can cause re and serious injury.

Charging Warnings

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.

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, re, and serious injury.

CAUTION: Always ensure the battery you are charging meets the specications of this charger

and that the charger settings are correct. Not doing so can result in excessive heat and other

product malfunctions, which can lead to injury and property damage.

Never leave the power supply, charger, and battery unattended during use.

Never attempt to charge dead, damaged, or wet battery packs.

Never attempt to charge a battery pack containing dierent types of batteries.

Never allow children under 14 years of age to charge battery packs.

Never charge a battery 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 connect the input jack (DC input) to AC power.

Always use only rechargeable batteries designed for use with this type of charger.

Always inspect the battery before charging.

Always keep the battery away from any material that could be aected by heat.

Always monitor the charging area and a have a re 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 rst. Then connect the battery to avoid

short circuit between the charger 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 your local dealer if the product malfunctions.

Never charge a battery on a ammable surface or near ammable objects or materials.

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CUSTOMER SERVICE

North America: 800.705.0620

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Limited Lifetime Warranty Policy

We are so certain of the quality of our chargers that we oer a Venom®

Limited Lifetime Charger Replacement Plan. Venom® will, at its discretion,

repair or replace a defective charger free of charge within a period of 1 year

from the original date of purchase. Year 2 onward, any Venom® charger can

be exchanged for a brand new charger of the same model for 30% o

original retail pricing. This is a non-transferable charger replacement plan

and does not cover commercial use, normal wear and tear, crash or water

damage, modications, or any damages arising as a result of improper use.

We reserve the right to deny replacement to any serial abusers of our

customer friendly policy. All warranty claims are to be directed to

venompower.com/pages/warranty-policy.

Important Notice

Venom® assumes sole responsibility for our products; therefore, dealers

should not be involved in any warranty issues. All warranty claims are to be

directed to Venom® Customer Service. Before returning any defective

product, please contact Venom® Customer Service to receive a Return

Merchandise Authorization Number. A dated & itemized sales receipt must

accompany any product returned for warranty work.

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) 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.

Charging and discharging batteries has the potential for serious injury to

persons and damage to property. In purchasing this product, the user agrees

to accept responsibility for all such risks, and will not hold Venom®, it’s

aliates, manufacturers, distributors, or retail partners responsible for any

accident, injury to persons, or damage to property resulting from the use of

this product.

This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause

Cancer, Birth Defects and other Reproductive Harm. Be responsible, dispose

of properly.

GUARANTEE

All products are inspected and adjusted individually before leaving the

manufacturer and are guaranteed to be free of material defects and

manufacturing faults.

This program is for charging Pb (lead acid) batteries with a nominal voltage of 2 to 20V. PB

batteries CANNOT be charged rapidly. They only deliver relatively lower currents compared to

their capacity. The optimal charge current will be 1/10 of the capacity. Please always follow the

instructions supplied by the battery manufacturer.

In this mode, the charger can provide DC output power (3.0V-24V) for

other electronic equipment.

The Venom Pro Touch charger is protected against faults and operator errors by a multi-protec-

tion system. Faults/Errors are displayed on the LCD screen and they interrupt the active process

to protect the charger and battery from damage.

The output is connected to a battery

with incorrect plarity

This program provides important statistical information of your battery including total voltage,

cell voltage, internal resistance of the pack as well as internal and external

temperature of the charger.

CHARGE MODE: This mode is for charging Pb

(Lead Acid) batteries. You can set the charge

current on the “Pb Charge Set” screen. You can

adjust voltage/capacity/current of the battery

you are charging. Charge current can range

from 0.1-8.0A and the voltage should be

matched to the battery being charged. Start

the charge process by pressing and holding

the “Enter” button for more than two seconds.

In the Digital Power Program menu, the

charger will show the last parameters the user

selected. If you do not need to modify the

settings, press the “Start” button for more than

two seconds to start supplying power.

Press the left and right arrows on the LCD touch screen to select the battery program

you wish to save.

Press the desired action button at the bottom of the screen (DEL, LOAD, SAVE).

Press the parameter to highlight that selection.

Press the “Up” and “Down” arrows to edit that parameter.

Press “Enter” to save the parameter.

If there is more than one screen of parameters, press the top right corner of the LCD

touch screen (small down arrow) to see the remaining information.

Once the parameters are at the desired settings, press “ESC” to return to the main menu.

Press the left and right arrows on the LCD screen to scroll through the main menu

screens until you reach “Program Select=Memory”.

Press Memory.

Choose an empty Memory Prole and press it to select it.

Press “SAVE” and the charging parameters you have selected will be saved to that

memory prole.

To use a memory prole you have saved, rst press the prole you want to load, then

press “LOAD”.

To delete a memory prole, rst press the prole you want to delete, then press “DEL”.

Press the small arrow in the top right of the screen to view all 20 memory proles.

Tip: When “View” is pressed, the charger will

enter the resistance measurement process

one time only. Please make sure you’ve

connected the battery to the output port of

the charger.

Pressing “Balance” will initiate a balance

screen. Select the chemistry of battery to

balance, then press and hold “Start” for more

than two seconds. This will not charge the

battery, but simply attempt to

balance the cells.

ALWAYS DOUBLE CHECK YOUR BATTERY CHEMISTRY TYPE. SELECTING THE

INCORRECT BATTERY TYPE MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE BATTERY.

DISCHARGE MODE: Set the cell count,

discharge current and battery capacity on the

“Pb Discharge Set” screen. The discharge

current ranges from 0.1-5.0A and the voltage

should be matched to the battery that is

being discharged. Start the discharge process

by pressing and holding the “Enter” button for

more than two seconds, then press “Start”.

This screen shows the progress of the

charge/discharge process. To stop the charge,

press the “STOP” key once.

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Forming Battery Program

A “forming charge” is a special function to reactivate NiMH/NiCd batteries which

have not been used for extended periods of time.

The charger will automatically adjust the current

based on the capacity you select. As a general

rule, a forming charge will be 1/10 of your mAh

rating. For example, a 5000mAh battery will

have a 500mAh charge current. A 2000mAh

battery would have a 200mAh charge current.

Typical time frame for a forming charge is 16-20

hours. Consult your battery manufacturer for

recommendations for your battery model.

Using the “Trickle” function will switch the

charge to trickle rate once the forming charge is

done. This can be set at “Auto” which will use the

mAh rating you set as the basis of charge

current, or you can manually set the trickle rate

from 50mAh-200mAh.

VENOM Pro Touch Owner's manual

Brand: VENOM

Model: Pro Touch

Category: Car battery chargers

Type: Owner's manual

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