Radient Duplex RDNA0396 Owner's manual

Brand
Radient
Model
Duplex RDNA0396
Category
Car battery chargers
Type
Owner's manual

This manual is also suitable for

2 x
50W
DUAL OUTPUT PROFESSIONAL
BALANCE
CHARGER/DISCHARGER
AC
DC
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Part Numbers
RDNA0396 Duplex 2 x 50W LCD Charger, US
RDNA0397 Duplex 2 x 50W LCD Charger, UK
RDNA0398 Duplex 2 x 50W LCD Charger, EU
RDNA0399 Duplex 2 x 50W LCD Charger, AU
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CONTENTS
Warranty and service
Radient products are covered by the currently valid statutory warranty regulations.
Radient and its authorised representatives accept no liability for loss, damage or costs
which are caused by the incorrect or incompetent use of the product. For further
information, please see the attached Warranty and Conformity document that is
applicable to your territory.
For more information, please visit
www.RadientRC.com or scan the
QR code with your smart phone.
000635-001 (REV B)
Foreword and specifications .................................................................................... 03
General charging precautions and safety tips .................................................... 04-05
Special features.................................................................................................. 05-06
Connection diagrams .............................................................................................. 07
Warning and safety notes .................................................................................. 08-09
Charging/discharging cycle ................................................................................ 10-11
Operating instructions .............................................................................................. 12
Program flow chart .................................................................................................. 13
Duplex defaults ........................................................................................................ 14
Lithium storage program .......................................................................................... 15
Discharging lithium batteries .................................................................................... 15
Lithium(LiIo/LiPo/LiHV/LiFe) .................................................................................... 14
Charging lithium batteries ........................................................................................ 15
Balancing lithium batteries ...................................................................................... 16
Voltage balancing and monitoring when discharging batteries ................................ 18
Charging/Discharging NiCd/NiMH batteries ............................................................ 19
Discharging Pb batteries .......................................................................................... 20
Data storage program .............................................................................................. 20
Load data program .................................................................................................. 21
Information available during the charge/discharge process .................................... 21
Measure internal resistance .................................................................................... 22
Check abattery’s capacity ........................................................................................ 22
Balancing a lithium battery ...................................................................................... 22
Setup DC power supply............................................................................................ 23
Brushed motor drive ................................................................................................ 23
Hot wire foam cutter drive ........................................................................................ 24
Measure external temperature ................................................................................ 25
Measure input and output voltage ............................................................................ 25
Warning and error information............................................................................ 25-26
Warranty and service................................................................................................ 27
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Never attempt to charge or discharge the following types of battery:
A battery pack which consists of different types of cells (including cells from different
manufacturers).
A battery that is already fully charged or only slightly discharged.
Non-rechargeable batteries (explosion hazard).
Batteries that require a different charge technique from NiCd, NiMH, LiPo or Gel cell
(Pb, Lead acid).
A faulty or damaged battery.
A battery fitted with an integral charge circuit or a protection circuit.
Batteries installed in a device or which are electrically linked to other components.
Batteries that are not suitable for charging at the rates that the charger delivers during
the charge process.
LiFe
Voltage level: 3.3V/cell
Maximum charge voltage: 3.6V/cell
Allowable fast charge current: 4C or less
Discharge voltage cut off level: 2.0V/cell or higher
Pb (Lead-acid)
Voltage level: 2.0V/cell
Maximum charge voltage: 2.46V/cell
Allowable fast charge current: 0.4C or less
Discharge voltage cut off level: 1.75V/cell or higher
To avoid a short circuit between the charge leads, always connect the charge
leads to the charger first, then connect the battery. Reverse the sequence
when disconnecting. If using a charging squid, ensure that none of the
connector contacts can touch (together or a conductive surface) and short out
which could cause damage to the charger and/or battery.
NiCd and NiMH battery charge/discharge and discharge/charge cycles
Pb (Lead Acid) battery program
You can set the charge and discharge sequence on the
left and the number of cycles on the right. You can
balance, refresh and break-in a battery using this
function. You can also set a temporary cool-off (or ‘waste
time’) procedure.
Press the ‘Battery/Stop’ button to stop the program. You
can press the ‘Start/Enter’ button to alter the charge
current. A sound is emitted to indicate the end of program.
This program is only suitable for charging Pb (lead-acid) batteries with nominal
voltages from 2 to 20V. A Pb (lead-acid) battery is completely different from a NiCd /
NiMH battery. These batteries can only deliver a much lower current lower in
comparison to their capacity. The same restriction applies to the charging process.
Therefore the optimum charge current should only be 1/10 of the capacity. Do not
attempt to fast charge a Pb battery. Please follow the instructions provided by the
battery manufacturer. Press the ‘Start / Enter’ button to make the charge current blink
and then alter the value using the ‘Increase’ or ‘Decrease’ buttons. Press the
‘Start/Enter’ button to store the value.
When the end of the cycle approaches, you can see the
capacity of the battery being charged or discharged. You
can also press the ‘Increase’ or ‘Decrease’ button to
display the result of each cycle.
Set the desired charge current on the left and nominal
voltage on the right. The current range 0.1-8.0A. The
voltage should match the voltage of the battery being
charged. Press the ‘Start/Enter’ button for more than 3
seconds to start charging.
The screen displays the real-time charging status. Press
the ‘Start/Enter’ key to alter the charge current. Press the
‘Start/Enter’ button again to store the value. Press the
‘Battery/Stop’ key to end the program.
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DUPLEX v1.0
BY RADIENT RC
Increase
STOP/Battery Type
Increase
STOP/Battery Type
Increase
STOP/Battery Type
Increase
STOP/Battery Type
Increase
STOP/Battery Type
Increase
STOP/Battery Type
Increase
STOP/Battery Type
The opening display shows the charger name
for two seconds and any software revision.
The Duplex will then go straight to the main
menu.
User settings program: Press ‘______ ’
button to move down the menus and the
‘______’ key to move up the menus.
Press the ‘_____’ button to enter the submenu.
ENTER
Start
Decrease
NiMH/NiCd battery program: Press ‘______ ’
button to move to the next menu and the
‘_______’ key to go back. Press the ‘_____’
button to enter the submenu.
ENTER
Start
Decrease
Pb battery program: Press ‘______ ’
button to move to the next menu and the
‘_______’ key to go back. Press the ‘_____’
button to enter the submenu.
ENTER
Start
Decrease
Load data program: Press ‘______ ’
button to move to the next menu and the
‘_______’ key to go back. Press the ‘_____’
button to enter the submenu.
ENTER
Start
Decrease
Extra Function program: Press ‘______ ’
button to move to the next menu and the
‘_______’ key to go back. Press the ‘_____’
button to enter the submenu.
ENTER
Start
Decrease
Lithium battery program: Press ‘_I ____ ’
button to move to the next menu and the
‘_______’ key to go back. Press the ‘_____’
button to enter the submenu.
ENTER
Start
Decrease
Increase
Increase
Increase
Increase
Increase
Increase
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
ENTER
Start
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There are a number of User Settings that can be adjusted
to alter the default charger set-up.
This program allows the Delta peak voltage to be adjusted
from the NiMH default of 11mV/cell.
This program allows the Delta peak voltage to be adjusted
from the NiCd default of 9mV/cell.
The check time is how long it takes to identify a LiXX
battery. Increase this value if the number of cells cannot be
accurately determined.
The waste time is the period between a Charge>Discharge
cycle to allow the battery to cool between operations.
This function monitors the temperature of the battery being
charged when using an optional temperature sensor (not
included) connected to the charger’s termperature sensor
port.
When the charge process starts, the integral safety timer
also begins. If an error is detected or the termination circuit
cannot detect whether the battery is fully charged or not, the
Duplex is programmed to prevent overcharging by
terminating the charge using the safety timer.
When charging NiCd or NiMH batteries, divide the
capacity by current, then divide the result by 11.9. Set
this number of minutes as the value for the safety timer
setting. At this point, around 140% of the capacity will
have been fed into the battery.
PROGRAM SELECT
Lithium Battery
PROGRAM SELECT
NiMH/NiCd
PROGRAM SELECT
PB(Lead Acid)
PROGRAM SELECT
User Settings
PROGRAM SELECT
Load Memory
PROGRAM SELECT
Extra Function
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Specifications
FOREWORD
Operating voltage range: DC 11.0~18.0 Volt
AC 100V-240V
Circuit power: Maximum charge power 50W x 2
Maximum discharge power 5W x 2
Charge current range: 0.1A-5.0A x 2
Discharge current range: 0.1A-1.0A x 2
Current drain for balancing Li-po: Max 250mAh/cell
NiCd/NiMH battery cell count: 1~15 cell x 2
Li-ion/Polymer cell count: 1~6 cell x 2
Pb battery voltage: 2V~20V x 2
Weight: 760g (Net Weight)
Dimensions: 192 x 146 x 42mm
Thank you purchasing the Duplex dual output, 50W per channel Balance
Charger/Discharger. This product is a rapid charger with a high performance
microprocessor and specialized operating software. Please read and understand this
entire operating manual before using this product, as it covers a wide range of
information on both the operation of the Duplex charger and safety. If in any doubt,
please seek the help of an experienced user, contact support or contact the dealer
where you purchased your product.
• Before using the Duplex charger, review all documentation and inspect the product
carefully. If for some reason you decide it is not what you wanted, then do not continue
with unpacking, setup or operation of your product. Your local hobby dealer cannot
accept a product for return or exchange if the product or packaging shows signs of
wear and tear.
• Product specifications are subject to change without notice. Due to ongoing
development, the actual product may vary from images shown.
• This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
• This product is not a toy! (14+) Recommended for ages 14 and up. Adult supervision
required for age s under 18 years old. Contains small parts, keep out of reach of
children 3 years of age and younger.
Warnings and error information continued
The Duplex incorporates a variety of safety functions that verify the processes and
electronics. In the event of an error occuring, the screen will display the cause and
emit a warning sound.
The internal temperature is too high. Allow the charger to
cool.
The processor cannot control the current required by the
process
The charger has not been able to accurately detect the
voltage of the battery. Please check the connector & leads.
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8>Measure input and output voltage
A> MeasureVOL
I:12.1VO:19.87VIn this program, the charger can measure DC Voltage. The
input voltage is shown on the left. Connect a battery to the
appropriate charger outputs and its voltage will be
displayed.
Warnings and error information
Connected with incorrect polarity.
Battery connection has been interrupted.
Output terminals have been shorted.
The power source voltage has been incorrectly set.
The voltage of the battery pack has been incorrectly set .
The charger has a malfunction. Seek the advice of a
professional.
The voltage is lower that the value that has been set.
Carefully check the number of cells in the battery.
The Duplex incorporates a variety of safety functions that verify the processes and
electronics. In the event of an error occuring, the screen will display the cause and
emit a warning sound.
The voltage is higher that the value that has been set.
Carefully check the number of cells in the battery
The voltage of one cell in the battery pack is too low.
Check the voltage of each cell.
The voltage of one cell in the battery pack is too high.
Check the voltage of each cell.
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GENERAL CHARGING PRECAUTIONS
Although great for first time users, Radient RC products contain advanced and
sophisticated electronics that could result in injury if used improperly. Always use
caution and common sense, as failure to operate your Radient RC product in a safe
and responsible manner can result in damage to the product or surrounding property.
This product is not intended for use or maintenance by children without direct adult
supervision. Radient RC and your local hobby dealer shall not be liable for any loss
or damages, whether direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential, arising
from the use, misuse, or abuse of this product or any product required to operate or
maintain it. Here are some general tips that will help increase the safe operation and
enjoyment of using your charger.
• Do not operate your charger in direct sunlight, rain, electrical, or during thunder
storms
• A battery should not be connected to the charger until the charger has been
connected to an input power source
• Never operate your charger where the input power is unstable
• Never attempt to charge a non-rechargable battery or battery type that is not
compatible with this charger
• Always operate in a dry, open environment away from property and cars
• Always disconnect the battery from the charger after the charge or discharge cycle
is complete
• Never insert anything into the charger case due to risk of electrical shock or
interference with the cooling fan
• Always allow batteries to completely cool before charging
NOTE: Only use genuine replacement or aftermarket parts available from your local
hobby dealer to ensure proper operation of your Radient RC product.
TIPS FOR SAFELY OPERATING YOUR CHARGER
• Never leave the battery unattended while charging
• Avoid charging on or around flammable items
• Never attempt to charge a swollen or damaged battery
• Never operate the charger without adult supervision
• Always use a fire-proof charge bag when charging/discharging LiXX batteries
• Never charge a warm battery, always allow the battery to cool to room temperature
• Inspect the battery and charger before use. Never charge a battery or operate a
charger if the wire or connector has been damaged or if the battery has
experienced a short circuit
• Incorrect use of the battery, connections, or charging equipment can cause
personal injury or property damage
• Never allow batteries or charger to come in contact with moisture at any time;
avoid environments with high humidity
• Disconnect input power and battery immediately if the battery, connector, or
charger becomes hot or changes form (swells, bulges, indents, etc.) during use.
SPECIAL FEATURES
Safe
The Duplex charger uses advanced charging calculations which allows the safe
charging of all batteries and minimizes the risk of user errors.
Versatile
The Duplex will charge and discharge a wide variety of battery chemistries such as
LiPo, LiIon, LiFe, NiMH, NiCd and Pb.
Simple
The simple and efficient user interface makes operation easy. The displays shows in
real time the Duplex’s powerful functions allowing you to monitor the battery/voltage
charge, current/temperature of batteries, together with the charge capacity or the
elapsed discharge time or input voltage etc. Therefore, you can accurately establish
the present state and conveniently establish safe charge or discharge parameters.
Balancingindividualcells
During the charge or discharge process, the Duplex can monitor and individually
balance each of the battery’s cells.
During the process, it can monitor and
individually balance each cell in the pack within a tolerance of 0.01V.
Fast lithium battery charging and storage mode
Lithium battery charging requirements vary. ‘Fast’ charging reduces the duration of the
charge period, whereas charging to a ‘store’ state can control the final voltage of your
battery, so that batteries can be stored for an extended period of time and protect the
useful time of the battery. The Duplex is also capable of cycle charging/discharging to
condition batteries.
Convenient data storage
For user convenience, the Duplex can store and load charge/discharge date for a
maximum of twenty different batteries. You can store the data containing the desired
charge or discharge settings of a battery to recall at any time.
VERY IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND
The Radient Duplex charger has the capability of charging LiFe/Li-Ion/LiPo (LiXX),
NiCd/NiMH (NiXX) and Lead Acid (Pb) batteries. Each battery type requires
significantly different charging modes. It is extremely important to choose the
correct charging mode when charging your batteries. Choosing the wrong charging
mode can cause a fire or explosion. Be sure to properly identify the battery
chemistry, voltage and capacity of every pack before attempting to charge it to
ensure the correct settings. When charging Lithium batteries, we recommend you
always use a fire-proof charge bag. If you are unsure of the battery type you are
attempting to charge, please consult your local hobby dealer for assistance.
Maximum Safety
Delta-peak sensitivity: The automatic charge termination method is based on the
principle of Delta-peak voltage detection. When the battery’s voltage exceeds the
threshold, the charge process will be terminated automatically.
Automatic limit of charging current
You can set the charging current upper limit when charging your NiCd or NiMH
battery. This is particularly useful when charging NiMH batteries with low
impedance and capacity using the ‘AUTO’ charging mode.
Capacity limit
The charging capacity is always calculated as the charging current multiplied by
time. If the charging capacity exceeds the limit, the process will be terminated
automatically when you set the maximum value.
Temperature threshold*
During charging, the battery’s temperature will rise. If the temperature limit is
reached, the charge process will be terminated.
*This function is available by connecting an optional temperature probe, which is not
included with the Ascert charger.
Input power monitoring
If using a car battery as the power source, its voltage is monitored to protect it from
damage. The voltage drops below the lower limit, the charge process will be
terminated automatically.
6>Hot wire foam cutter drive
MOTOR0.0A19.87V
STOP000:000.0W
MOTOR0.0A19.87V
DRV000:430.0W
The top line of the display shows the drive current and
voltage.The second line shows the output capacity (mAh)
and in the lower right corner, it alternately displays the
output power or total run time.
You can stop the test at any time by pressing the
‘Start/Enter’ button.
FOAM0.0A19.87V
RUN001:480.0W
FOAM0.0A19.87V
STOP000:000.0W
CutterDRV--->
FOAMCUT30min
2.0A12.00V
Press the ‘Start/Enter’ button again and the duration value
will flash. Use the ‘Decrease’ and ‘Increase’ buttons to
adjust the value. Adjust the current and voltage values in
the same way.
Press the ‘Start/Enter’ button for more than 3 seconds to
begin the process. A beep will sound. The running time
range is 0-90min, the Current is 0.1-20A and the voltage
range is 1-40V.
With the bow connected, press the ‘Start/Enter’ button
once.
The top line of the display shows the foam cutting current
and voltage. The second line shows the status and in the
lower right corner alternately displays the output power or
total run time. You can stop the process at any time by
pressing the ‘Start/Enter’ button.
In this program, the charger can measure the external
temperature using the optional temperature sensor. The
temperature is displayed in °C.
9>MeasureExt.
Tempra: 0C
7> Measure external temperature
The Duplex charger can be used as a power supply for a hot wire foam cutting bow.
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Safe
The Duplex charger uses advanced charging calculations which allows the safe
charging of all batteries and minimizes the risk of user errors.
Versatile
The Duplex will charge and discharge a wide variety of battery chemistries such as
LiPo, LiIon, LiFe, NiMH, NiCd and Pb.
Simple
The simple and efficient user interface makes operation easy. The displays shows in
real time the Duplex’s powerful functions allowing you to monitor the battery/voltage
charge, current/temperature of batteries, together with the charge capacity or the
elapsed discharge time or input voltage etc. Therefore, you can accurately establish
the present state and conveniently establish safe charge or discharge parameters.
Balancingindividualcells
During the charge or discharge process, the Duplex can monitor and individually
balance each of the battery’s cells.
During the process, it can monitor and
individually balance each cell in the pack within a tolerance of 0.01V.
Fast lithium battery charging and storage mode
Lithium battery charging requirements vary. ‘Fast’ charging reduces the duration of the
charge period, whereas charging to a ‘store’ state can control the final voltage of your
battery, so that batteries can be stored for an extended period of time and protect the
useful time of the battery. The Duplex is also capable of cycle charging/discharging to
condition batteries.
Convenient data storage
For user convenience, the Duplex can store and load charge/discharge date for a
maximum of twenty different batteries. You can store the data containing the desired
charge or discharge settings of a battery to recall at any time.
Maximum Safety
Delta-peak sensitivity: The automatic charge termination method is based on the
principle of Delta-peak voltage detection. When the battery’s voltage exceeds the
threshold, the charge process will be terminated automatically.
Automatic limit of charging current
You can set the charging current upper limit when charging your NiCd or NiMH
battery. This is particularly useful when charging NiMH batteries with low
impedance and capacity using the ‘AUTO’ charging mode.
Capacity limit
The charging capacity is always calculated as the charging current multiplied by
time. If the charging capacity exceeds the limit, the process will be terminated
automatically when you set the maximum value.
Temperature threshold*
During charging, the battery’s temperature will rise. If the temperature limit is
reached, the charge process will be terminated.
*This function is available by connecting an optional temperature probe, which is not
included with the Ascert charger.
Input power monitoring
If using a car battery as the power source, its voltage is monitored to protect it from
damage. The voltage drops below the lower limit, the charge process will be
terminated automatically.
LCD screen 1
Buttons
LCD screen 2
SPECIAL FEATURES
4>Set up DC power supply voltage and current
5>Brushed motor drive
The voltage of each cell is shown in this display.
The charger's output can be used as a DC power supply.
Press the ‘Start/Enter’ button. Press the ‘Decrease’ or
‘Increase’ button to adjust the digital power’s voltage. Press
the Start/Enter button again to adjust the current. The voltage
range is 5.0-25.0V and the current range is 0.1-10.0A.
Press the ‘Start/Enter’ button for more than 3 seconds. The
display will show the current, voltage and digital power
duration and Wattage. Note that the maximum power is 50W
per side.
The brushed motor must be connected to the appropriate
charger outputs.
Press the ‘Start/Enter’ button twice to select the test
duration (in minutes). Use the ‘Decrease’ and ‘Increase’
buttons to adjust the value. Now press the ‘Start/Enter’
button select the current, followed by the Voltage and
adjust the values in the same way.
Now press the ‘Start/Enter’ for more than 3 seconds to
start the new process. A beep will sound as the process
begins. The test time range is 1-90 min, Current is 0.1-20A,
and the test voltage is 1-15V
You can easily break-in a new bushed electric motor using a variable voltage and
running time. With this function you also check the motor’s performance to optimize
your power-train.The break-in process is essential for maximizing the power of a new
brushed motor. New motors have square brushes which press up against the curved
commutator.The break-in process gently shapes the brushes so that they develop a
curved surface that fits snugly against the commutator giving greater conducting
surface area with lower losses and higher effciency.
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AC Input DC Input Cooling
Fan
Balance Ports Output 1
Output 2
BUTTONS
CONNECTION DIAGRAM
STOP ENTER
STATUS
Battery
Type Decrease Increase Start
Press this button to make selections in the main menu, to return to
the main menu and to stop the current process.
The Reduce and Increase buttons are used to browse through
status menus during the charge or discharge process. When
adjusting parameters, press the Increase and Decrease buttons to
alter the values.
Use this button to confirm the value you have entered and move to
the next menu. To begin the selected process, press and hold the
button for a minimum of 2 seconds.
STOP
Battery Type
STATUS
Decrease Increase
ENTER
Start
WARNING:
This diagram shows the correct way to connect your battery to the Duplex charger when
carrying out a balance charge.
Failure to connect as shown in the
diagram below may damage this
charger.
If using alligator clips or a charging
squid, ensure that none of the connector
contacts can touch (together or a
conductive surface) and short out which
could cause damage to the charger
and/or battery.
1>Measure Internal Resistance Program
2>Check a battery’s capacity
3>Balancing a LiXx battery
balanced.
In this program, the charger can measure the internal resistance of each individual
cell. This feature is only available for lithium batteries.
Use this program to measure the internal resistance of a
lithium battery pack.
The two lines show the first to the sixth cell’s internal
resistance. This information is only available for lithium
batteries. Press the ‘Decrease’ or ‘Increase’ button to
display more information.
Use this program to check the capacity of a lithium battery.
Press the ‘Start/Enter’ button to select the battery type then
‘Decrease’ or ‘Increase’ to choose LiPo/LiHV/LiFe/Lilo.
Press the ‘Start/Enter’ button for longer than 3 seconds.
The display will show the lithium battery’s status during the
balancing of the pack.
Press the ‘Decrease’ or ‘Increase’ button to display the
capacity of your battery pack while it is being balanced.
In this program,you can simply balance your 2-6S LiXX
batteries using the integral balancer. The program displays
the voltage for each cell in your battery pack.
Press the ‘Start/Enter’ button twice, then press the
‘Decrease’ or ‘Increase’ button to select the battery type
(LiPo/LiHV/LiFe/LiIo).
Press the ‘Start/Enter’ button for more than 3 second to
begin the balancing process. The total voltage of the battery
is displayed.
Temperature Probe Ports
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WARNINGS AND SAFETY NOTES
Discharging Pb batteries
Load Memory
These warnings and safety notes are particularly important. For maximum safety,
please follow these instructions. Failure to follow these instructions may cause
damage to the battery or charger and at worst it may cause a fire.
Never leave the charger unattended when it is connected to its power supply. If
any malfunction is found, TERMINATE THE PROCESS AT ONCE and refer to
this manual.
Keep the charger away from dust, damp, rain, heat, direct sunshine and
vibration. Never drop the charger.
The allowed input voltage is 11-18V DC or 110-240V AC. NEVER connect the
charger to two both AC and DC inputs at the same time.
The charger and battery being charged or discharged should be put on a
heat-resistant, non-flammable and non-conductive surface. Never place them
on a car seat, carpet or similar material. Keep inflammable or volatile materials
away from operating area. When charging or discharging Lithium batteries, we
always recommend using a fire-proof charging bag.
Make sure you know the specifications of the battery to be charged or
discharged to ensure it meets the requirements of this charger. If the program is
set-up incorrectly, the battery and charger may be damaged and may lead to a
fire or explosion if it results in over-charging. The warranty is not valid for any
damage arising as a result of a misuse or failure to observe the procedures
outlined in this manual.
NiCd / NiMH
Voltage level: 1.2V/cell
Allowable fast charge current: 1C-2C (depends on the performance of cell)
Discharge voltage cut off level: 0.85V/cell (NiCd),1.0V/cell (NiMH)
LiIon
Voltage level: 3.6V/cell
Maximum charge voltage: 4.1V/cell
Allowable fast charge current: 1C or less
Discharge voltage cut off level: 2.5V/cell or higher
LiPo
Voltage level: 3.7V/cell
Maxiumum charge voltage: 4.2V/cell
Allowable fast charge current: 1C or less
Discharge voltage cut off level: 3.0V/cell or higher
Set the desired discharge current on the left and nominal
voltage on the right. The current range is 0.1-2.0A. The
voltage should match the voltage of the battery being
discharged. Press the ‘Start/Enter’ button for more than
3 seconds to start charging.
The screen displays the real-time discharging status.
Press the ‘Start/Enter’ key to alter the discharge current.
Press the ‘Start/Enter’ button again to store the value.
Press the ‘Battery/Stop key to end the program.
The Duplex has a data storage and load program for up
to 20 batteries. You can read back this information
when charging or discharging without needing to set up
the program again.
Select the desired data storage program from the 20
stored memories using the ‘Increase’ or ‘Decrease’
button.
Press and hold the ‘Start/ENTER’ button for more than
3 seconds. Press the ‘Start/ENTER’ button again to
begin the chosen process.
To change any stored memory, simply adjust the
values using the ‘Start/ENTER’ to select each
parameter. Once flashing, each parameter can be
changed using the ‘Increase’ and ‘Decrease’ button.
The memory saves automatically.
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Have you selected the appropriate program suitable for the type of battery you are
charging?
Did you set up the correct current for charging or discharging?
Have you checked the battery voltage? Lithium battery packs can be wired in
parallel and in series, i.e. a 2 cell pack can be 3.7V (in parallel) or 7.4V (in series).
Use a fire-proof LiPo charging bag when charging/discharging Lithium batteries.
Have you checked that all connections are firm and secure? Make sure there are no
intermittent contacts at any point in the circuit.
Charging:
During charge process, a specific amount of electrical energy is fed into the
battery.The charge quantity is calculated by multiplying charge current by charge
time. The maximum permissible charge current varies depending on the battery
type or its performance, and can be found in the information supplied by the battery
manufacturer. Only batteries that are expressly stated to be capable of
quick-charging are allowed to be charged at rates higher than the standard charge
current.
Connect the battery to the correct charger terminal: Red is positive and Black is
negative. Due to the difference between resistance of the cable and connector, the
charger cannot detect the resistance of the battery pack, the essential requirement
for the charger to work properly is that the charge lead should be of adequate
conductor cross-section, and high quality connectors which are normally gold-plated
should be fitted to both ends.
Always refer to the battery manufacturer’s data sheet or manual for the
recommended charging current and charging time. Lithium batteries should be
charged strictly in accordance to the charging instruction provided by the
manufacturer. It is always recommended that you balance charge Lithium batteries
wherever possible and always se a fire-proof LiPo charging bag when
charging/discharging Lithium batteries.
Special attention should be paid to the connection of Lithium batteries.
Do not attempt to disassemble a Lithium battery pack.
Please note that Lithium battery packs can be wired in parallel and in series. In
parallel connection, the battery's capacity is calculated by multiplying single
battery's capacity by the number of cells with the total voltage staying the same. As
a voltage imbalance between the cells may lead to fires or an explosion, we
recommend that ony Lithium batteries wired in series are charged.
Please check the following points before commencing charging:
Voltage balancing and monitoring when discharging batteries
Charging NiCd and NiMH batteries
The 4th cell can be seen with a much lower voltage than
the others so this is the problem cell. The voltage value
will fall to zero if the cell is disconnected.
The processor monitors the voltage of each cell in the battery pack during the
‘storage’ and ‘discharge’ process. To use this feature, the battery’s balance lead
must be connceted to the charger. If the voltage of any cell is abnormal, the Duplex
will show an error message and terminate the program. If there is an abnormal cell in
your battery, press the ‘Increase’ button when you see the error message to view
which cell has the problem.
The processor has detected that one cell’s voltage is too
low.
This program is for charging and discharging the popular
NiCd/NiMH batteries that are so common in R/C model
applications. Simply press the ‘Start/Enter’ button to make
the value blink, then use the Increase or Decrease buttons
to change the parameter value. Press the ‘Start/Enter’ key
to store the value.
This program charges the battery using the current value
you input. In the ‘auto’ state, you should set the charge
current’s upper limit to avoid damaging the battery by
using excessive current. Some batteries with low
resistance and capacity can lead to higher current draw in
the ‘auto’ charging mode. But in the manual mode, it will
charge using the current you set. Press the ‘Increase’ and
‘Decrease’ buttons simultaneously when in the current
field to switch between Auto and Manual modes.
The screen shows the real-time charge status. Pressthe ‘Batt.type/Stop’ key to end
the program. A sound will be emitted to indicate the program has ended.
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Discharging:
The main purpose of discharging is to clear the battery’s residual capacity, or to
reduce the battery's voltage to a defined level. The same attention should be paid to
the discharging process as charging.The final discharge voltage should be set up
correctly to avoid deep-discharging. Lithium batteries should not be discharged to a
value lower than the minimum voltage, or it will cause a rapid loss of capacity or a
total failure. Generally, Lithium battery do not need to be discharged. Please pay
attention to the minimum voltage of Lithium battery to protect the battery.
Some rechargeable batteries have a memory effect. If they are partly used and
recharged before the whole charge is used, they ‘remember’ this and will only use
that part of their capacity next time. This is a ‘memory effect.’ It is said that NiCd and
NiMH batteries can suffer from memory effect. NiCd have more memory effect than
NiMH.
We recommend only partial (rather than full) discharge of lithium batteries. Frequent
full discharging should be avoided if possible. Instead, charge the battery more often
or use a battery of larger capacity. Full capacity cannot be used until it has been
subjected to 10 or more charge cycles.The cycling process or charge and discharge
will optimize the capacity of battery pack.
DECINC
DECINC
DECINC
DECINC
DECINC
DECINC
DECINC
DECINC
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DECINC
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DECINC
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The program has a maximum capacity protection feature. If
the Delta peak voltage cannot be detected, the charge
process will stop automatically when the battery reaches
the user-set maximum charge capacity.
This function monitors the voltage of the input battery used
to power the Duplex charger. If the voltage falls below the
user-set value, the program will automatically terminate to
protect the input battery.
When a process completes, the number of confirmation
beeps can be adjusted here.
A beep is used to confirm that a button has been pressed.
The beep or a melody sounds at various times during
operation to confirm there has been a mode change. These
functions can be switched on or off.
This function is used to limit the maximum power of the
charger.
These functions are used to alter the default values of
termination voltage/cell for LiPo, LiIo, LiFe LiHv and Pb
batteries.
The menu language can be changed from English to
German in this function.
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The Duplex charger is set to the default user settings when it is connected to a power
source for the first time. The screen displays the following information in sequence and
the user can change the parameters on each screen.
If you need to alter the values in any program, press the ‘ENTER/Start’ key to make the
value blink, then change the value with the ‘Increase’ or ‘Decrease’ key. The value can
be stored by pressing the ‘ENTER/Start’ key once.
STOP
Battery Type
STOP
Battery Type
STOP
Battery Type
STOP
Battery Type
STOP
Battery Type
ENTER
Start
ENTER
Start
ENTER
Start
ENTER
Start
ENTER
Start
Decrease
Increase
Decrease
Increase
Decrease
Increase
Decrease
Increase
Decrease
Increase
Decrease
Increase
Decrease
Increase
Decrease
Increase
Decrease
Increase
Decrease
Increase
Decrease
Increase
Decrease
Increase
Decrease
Increase
Decrease
Increase
Decrease
Increase
Decrease
Increase
Decrease
PROGRAM FLOW CHART
This function is for balancing the voltage of Lithium-polymer battery cells while
charging. In balance mode, the battery must use a balance lead to connect to the
individual port in the corresponding side of the charger. When charging in this mode,
the built-in processor monitors the voltage of each cell and controls the current fed
into individual cells to normalize the voltages.
Fast charging Lithium batteries
Balancing Lithium batteries
The left side of the first line shows the type of battery you
have chosen. Under it is the user-set current value. After
setting the current and voltage, press the ‘Start/Enter’ key
for more than 3 seconds to start the process.
This displays the number of cells you have selected (S)
and the charger’s processsor has detected (R). If both
numbers are identical you can start charging by pressing
the ‘Start/Enter’ button. If not, press the ‘Battery
Type/Stop’ button to go back to previous screen to
carefully check the number of cells is correct.
This screen shows the real-time status during the charge
process. Press the ‘Battery Select/Stop’ key once to stop
the charge process.
The value on the left of the second line shows the charge
current. The value on the right of the second line is the
battery pack's voltage. After setting the current and
voltage, press ‘Start/Enter’ for more than 3 seconds to
start the process.
This displays the number of cells you have selected (S)
and the charger’s processsor has detected (R). If both
numbers are identical you can start charging by pressing
the ‘Start/Enter’ button. If not, press the ‘Battery/stop’
button to go back to previous screen to carefully check
the number of cells is correct.
This screen shows the real-time status during the charge
process. Press the ‘Battery Type/Stop’ key once to stop
the charging process.
PROGRAM SELECT
Lithium Battery
PROGRAM SELECT
NiMH/NiCd
PROGRAM SELECT
PB(Lead Acid)
PROGRAM SELECT
User Settings
LITHIUM BATTERY
Chk Time 5min
Waste Time
CHG>DCHG 5min
Pb CHARGE
2.0A 12.0V( 6P)
Pb DISCHARGE
1.0A 12.0V( 6P)
NiMH CHARGE AUTO
CURRENT 2.0A
NiMH DISCHARGE
1.0A 10.0V
NiMH CYCLE
C->D Cnt: 3
Decrease
Increase
Decrease
Increase
Temp.Cut-Off
ON 80C
Decrease
Increase
Safety Timer
ON 240min
Capacity Cut-Off
ON 5000mAh
Input Power Low
Cut-Off 11.0V
Increase Increase
LiPo Termination
Voltage 4.20V/S
Watt Limit (W)
CHG: 50
Increase
Completion Ring
Beep 5
Increase
Decrease
Increase
LiIon Termination
Voltage 4.10V/S
LiFe Termination
Voltage 3.60V/S
LiHv Termination
Voltage 4.35V/S
Increase
Decrease
Increase
Decrease
DecreaseDecreaseDecrease
DecreaseDecreaseDecrease
Decrease
Increase
NiMH Sensitivity
D.Peak Default
LiPo DISCHARGE
1.0A 22.2V(6S)
LiPo BALANCE CHG
2.0A AUTO
LiPo CHARGE
2.0A 22.2V(6S)
LiPo FAST CHARGE
2.0A 22.2V(6S)
Decrease
Increase
Decrease
Increase
NiCd Sensitivity
D.Peak Default
ENTER
Start
Decrease
Increase
PROGRAM SELECT
Load Memory
PROGRAM SELECT
Extra Function
1> MEASURE IR
----->
2> Check Lixx
Battery ----->
3> Lixx Balance
----->
4> Digital Power
----->
5> Brushed Motor
Drive ----->
6> Hot Wire Foam
Cutter DRV ----->
7> Thrust Calc
----->
8> Measure Ext.
Tempra: 0C
A> Measure VOL
I:17.3V 0: 0.00V
LS> LiPo BALANCE
5.0A 11.1V(3S)
01> LiPo CHARGE
2.0A 22.2V(6S)
20> LiPo BALANCE
2.0A 22.2V(6S)
Decrease
Increase
Decrease
Increase
Key Beep ON
Buzzer ON
Increase
Increase
Pb Termination
Voltage 2.40V/P
Select Language
English
Lithium Battery
CHK Time 5min
LiPo STORAGE
1.0A 22.2V(6S)
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The screen shows the nominal voltage of a Lithium
battery.The Duplex is capable of charging: LiFe (3.3V),
LiIo (3.6V) and LiPo (3.7V). This information is of critical
importance, so you must check the battery carefully to
ensure that it is set up correctly. If it is different from
correct value, a fire or explosion can occur during the
charge process.
To avoid damage from incorrect settings being input, the
Duplex automatically detects the cell count of Lithium
batteries at the beginning of the charge or discharge
process.
However, a battery that has been deep-discharged may
not be detected correctly.To avoid this error, the time
allowed for the processor to verify the cell count can be
adjusted. Normally,15 seconds is enough to detect the
cell count correctly but you may need to extend the time
limit for large capacity batteries. The default value is
recommended to use first. Only adjust this if the cell
count is not detected correctly.
The screen shows the сut-off temperature of a Lithium
battery. You can press ‘Decrease’ or ‘Increase’ to adjust
the сut-off temperature (The temperature range is:
20~80°C). The maximum temperature of the battery can
be set during the charge process. The process will be
terminated automatically to protect the battery if the
battery’s temperature reaches this value. This feature is
only available when using a temperature probe (option
part - not included).
DECINC
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The battery becomes warm after completing the
charge/discharge process. A time delay can be set
between each process to allow the battery. The valid
value ranges from 1 to 60 minutes.
Storage program for Lithium batteries
The charge current reduces to 1/5 as the charge
process reaches the end and has 1/10 remaining. The
charge capacity will reduce to that of normal charging,
but charging time will be shortened accordingly.
You can set the battery’s charging current and voltage.
Press the ‘Start/Enter’ button to display the confirmation
of the set voltage. Press the ‘Start/Enter’ button again to
confirm and begin the charge.
This screen shows the real-time fast-charge status.
Press the ‘Battery Type/Stop’ button once to stop the
charge process.
This function is used for charging/discharging batteries which are not going to be used
for a period of time.This program is designed to charge of discharge Lithium batteries
to their original state of charge. The charge voltage is classified by type: 3.75V LiIo,
3.85V LiPo, 3.85V LiHV and 3.3V LiFe.The program will begin a discharge cycle if the
cell voltage exceeds the original state of charge.
Discharging Lithium batteries
In this screen you can set-up the battery pack’s
required current and voltage. The Duplex will either
charge or discharge the battery to bring the voltage to
the desired storage state.
This screen shows the real-time charge status. Press
the ‘Battery Type/Stop’ key once to stop the charge
process.
The discharge current on the left should not exceed 1C.
To avoid deep discharging, the value on the right must not
be below the manufacturer’s recommendations. Press the
‘Start/Enter’ button for more than 3 seconds to start.
This shows the real-time status of the discharge cycle.
You can press the ‘Battery Type/Stop’ button to stop
discharging.
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Radient Duplex RDNA0396 Owner's manual

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Model
Duplex RDNA0396
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