OPERATING MANUAL
LiPo/LiHV CHARGER
PROPOWERHD
Thank you for purchasing the Venom Commercial Series
Pro Power HD LiPo/LiHV Charger.
Charging batteries can be hazardous!
Read this manual in its entirety before attempting to use this product. Damage
resulting from misuse or modification will void your warranty. Venom will not be held
responsible for any incidental damages or injury to persons that may result from
improper use of this product.
In purchasing this product the buyer/user agrees to bear all responsibilities of these
risks and not hold Venom, its distributors (owners and employees) and/or retailers
responsible for any accidents, injury to persons, or property damage. If you do not
agree with these conditions, please return the charger to the place of purchase.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in severe and permanent damage to
batteries and the charger, cause personal injury, and even start a fire.
If you have read this entire manual and still are unclear regarding any of the
functions, warnings, or safety instructions, please contact our customer service
department PRIOR to using this charger.
CONTENTS
Caution & Warnings__________________________________________ 1
Features & Specifications ____________________________________ 2
Exterior of Unit ______________________________________________ 3
Using Your Charger ________________________________________ 4-7
Balance Charge Operation _____________________________________ 4
Storage Charge Operation ___________________________________ 4-5
2S/3S Radio Battery Charge Operation ____________________________ 5
LiPo & LiHV Mode Selection __________________________________ 5-6
LCD Display & LED Status Indicator ____________________________ 6-7
Warnings & Error Messages __________________________________ 7
Warranty & Services _______________________________________ 8-9
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CHARGING BATTERIES CAN BE HAZARDOUS
Before attempting to charge or discharge a battery, first read the safety warnings and instructions
provided with your battery. Contact the battery manufacturer if these instructions were not provided or
are unclear.
Before charging or discharging any battery, carefully inspect the pack to ensure no physical damage,
swelling or “ballooning” is evident. Such signs indicate that a dangerous problem exists with the battery
that could lead to catastrophic failure including fire and explosion.
Under no circumstances should you charge or discharge a battery that has swollen “ballooned” or been
damaged in any way. Refer to the safety warnings provided with your battery for further instruction.
Batteries on charge or discharge MUST remain under constant observation so that you may react quickly
should any problems arise.
Always keep a class D chemical fire extinguisher nearby, in case of fire when charging or discharging
battery packs.
Be sure to understand the specifications of the battery pack to be charged or discharged. If the charger
program is set up incorrectly the battery pack can be severely damaged, catch fire, and cause personal
injury. Refer to the battery label for the specifications of your battery pack or contact the manufacturer.
Battery packs when improperly charged or discharged, can sustain permanent damage, catch fire,
explode, and cause personal injury.
Immediately discontinue the charging or discharging of a LiPo battery if it begins to swell or “balloon”.
This charger and the battery to be charged or discharged should be set upon a heat resistant,
non-flammable and non-conductive surface away from any flammable materials.
Never charge a battery pack that feels too hot to the touch. Always allow a battery to cool to ambient
temperature before charging.
Always use a LiPo safety sack or other fireproof container when charging or discharging battery packs.
Charge each battery pack individually. Never charge battery packs in series or parallel. Charging packs in
series or parallel may result in improper charger cell recognition, improper charging rate, and over
charging that may lead to fire or explosion.
Never leave the charger unsupervised when it is connected to its power supply. If any malfunction is
observed immediately terminate the process and refer to the operation instructions.
Keep the charger away from dust, water, heat, direct sunlight and vibration.
Do not disassemble, modify, or attempt any form of repair of this charger.
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FEATURES
SPECIFICATIONS
Simple user interface with balance charge and storage modes
Supports 2S-6S LiPo (4.2V/cell) and LiHV (4.35V/cell) batteries
Independent charge ports for 2S and 3S radio batteries
Auto recall of last charge settings
Over-voltage, over-current, over-temperature and reverse polarity protection
110-220VAC
1200W (600Wx2)
80W (40Wx2)
5A / 10A / 15A / 20A / 25A
1.5A / Cell
Input Voltage:
Charge Power:
Discharge Power:
Charge Current:
Balancing Current:
RADIO BATTERY CHARGE PORTS 2S/3S (JST-XH)
Charge Output Power:
Charge Current:
Balance Current:
10W Max
0.8A
150mA
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EXTERIOR OF UNIT
FRONT
RIGHTLEFT
LCD Display
LED Status
Indicators
Start/Stop
Buttons
Charge Current
Buttons
Charge/Storage
Mode Buttons
AC Power
Input
ON/OFF
Switch
2S/3S Radio Battery
Charge Ports
LED
Indicator
JST-XH Balance
Sockets
XT90 Charge
Ports
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USING YOUR CHARGER
BALANCE CHARGE OPERATION
For the charger to operate it must be plugged into an AC power source and the ON/OFF
switch located on the left side of the unit must be in the ON position.
1. Connect the battery main lead output to one of the two XT90 charge ports using a plug
converter as necessary.
2. Connect one of the two included balance blocks to the same charger channel.
3. Connect the battery balance lead output to the appropriate 2S-6S JST-XH port of the
balance block.
4. Press the CURRENT button to choose the appropriate working current 5A / 10A / 15A /
20A / 25A.
5. Press the MODE button to select the charge mode.
6. To select between LiPo (4.2V/cell) and LiHV (4.35V/cell) press the CURRENT
and MODE buttons simultaneously for 4 seconds.
7. Press and hold the START/STOP button for 2 seconds to initiate the balance charge. An
audible tone will sound and the LED channel indicator will glow RED upon initiation.
8. The balance charge process is complete when the LED channel indicator glows GREEN.
NOTE - Pressing the START/STOP button during an active
charge will terminate the process.
NOTE - Charging a LiPo battery using the LiHV setting can cause
permanent damage to the battery and even cause a fire.
STORAGE CHARGE OPERATION
Storage mode is provided to return the battery to 3.80V/cell helping to prolong battery life
during extended periods of rest. As needed a balance charge or discharge will be applied to
the battery to achieve the 3.80V/cell target.
1. Connect the battery main lead output to one of the two XT90 charge ports using a plug
converter as necessary.
2. Connect one of the two included balance blocks to the same charger channel.
3. Connect the battery balance lead output to the appropriate 2S-6S JST-XH port of the
balance block.
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4. Press the CURRENT button to choose the appropriate working current 5A / 10A / 15A
/ 20A / 25A.
5. Press the MODE button to select the storage mode.
6. To select between LiPo (4.2V/cell) and LiHV (4.35V/cell) press the CURRENT and MODE
buttons simultaneously for 4 seconds.
7. Press and hold the START/STOP button for 2 seconds to initiate the storage charge. An
audible tone will sound and the LED channel indicator will glow RED upon initiation.
8. The storage charge process is complete when the LED channel indicator glows GREEN.
NOTE - Pressing the START/STOP button during an active storage will
terminate the process.
NOTE - Charging a LiPo battery using the LiHV setting can cause permanent damage
to the battery and even cause a fire.
2S/3S RADIO BATTERY CHARGE OPERATION
The 2S and 3S JST-XH charge ports located at the right side of the Pro Power HD are
provided to charge a single LiPo (4.20V/cell) batteries with a capacity of 5000mAh or less.
1. Connect a single 2S or 3S battery using the JST-XH balance connection from the battery.
2. Upon connection the charge process will start automatically and the LED indicator above
the 2S & 3S charge ports will glows RED.
3. The charge process is complete when the LED indicator glows GREEN.
NOTE - Using the 2S and 3S charge ports simultaneously will cause permanent
damage to the charger.
LiPo AND LiHV MODE SELECTION
To select between the LiPo and LiHV settings press and hold the MODE and CURRENT
buttons on the desired channel for 4 seconds. An audible alert will sound as the setting is
changed and the LCD channel display will read either LiPo 4.20 or LiHV 4.35.
The Venom Pro Power HD is configurable to balance charge standard Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
batteries as well as High Voltage Lithium Polymer (LiHV) batteries.
• LiPo mode is provided for lithium batteries having a nominal per cell voltage of 3.7V and
a maximum per cell voltage of 4.2V
• LiHV mode is provided for lithium batteries having a nominal per cell voltage of 3.8V and
a maximum per cell voltage of 4.35V
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ALWAYS - Follow the charging guidelines provided for your specific battery pack and
NEVER charge a LiPo battery using the LiHV setting as this can cause permanent
damage to the battery and even cause a fire.
The Venom Pro Power HD LCD display provides valuable at a glance status information across
two channel display screens which cycle every few seconds during active operations.
1. Current Battery Voltage: The measured voltage from the battery main leads.
2. Charging/Storage Current (Amps): NOTE - As part of the CC/CV (constant current/constant
voltage) charging algorithm used for lithium batteries this value will decrease as the battery
voltage rises.
3. Elapsed Capacity: The capacity added to or removed from the battery during the current
operation.
4. Elapsed Time: The duration of the current operation displayed as H:MM:SS
5. State of Charge (SoC): Estimated percentage of charge at the battery’s current level.
During a charge process the SoC icon shows in GREEN and is shown in BLUE during a
storage process.
LCD DISPLAY & LED STATUS INDICATOR
6. Lithium Type and Recognized Cell Count: Example: ‘LiPo-6S’ signifies a LiPo (4.2V/cell)
setting and a recognized 6S or 6 series battery being charged/stored.
Screen
Display 1
Screen
Display 2
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7. Operating Mode: Displayed values include charging, storage, charge done and
storage done.
8. Current Battery Cell Voltages: The measured voltage from the battery balance leads.
9. LED Status Indicator: A RED glow indicates an active operation while a GREEN glow
indicates that the operation is complete.
WARNING AND ERROR MESSAGES
MESSAGE
Connection Break
No battery connected - Check the
battery main lead and balance lead
connections to the charger.
Reverse Polarity
Battery polarity is reversed – Check to
verify the polarity of the battery main
lead connection to the charger.
Cell Voltage High
INT. TEMP High
Over Load
Voltage abnormality identified at the
balance lead connection – Check to
verify the battery balance lead is
properly connected to the charger.
Also check to verify that there is not a
cell voltage abnormality found
within the battery.
Temperature protection active – Check
to verify that the cooling fan is
operating and move the charger to a
cooler location as necessary.
Over-Current protection active –
Current has exceeded 30A, please
contact Venom Customer Success.
CAUSE
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Warranty Coverage
All products sold by Venom
®
are inspected before leaving the factory. If those products are
put to professional, commercial or industrial use, they are guaranteed to be free of defects in
material and workmanship appearing within 1 year from the original date of shipment. During
that period, as its sole responsibility and as the purchaser’s sole remedy under this warranty,
Venom
®
will repair or replace defective products or, at its sole discretion, issue a credit memo
for the purchase price of such products.
The above warranty does not cover software, which is provided as part of Venom® products
on an AS IS basis, with no warranties.
Other Warranties
THE ABOVE WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Limitation of Liability
VENOM
®
WILL NOT BE SUBJECT TO ANY OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES OTHER THAN
THOSE SET FORTH IN THIS DOCUMENT, WHETHER ARISING OUT OF BREACH OF CON-
TRACT, WARRANTY, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE AND STRICT LIABILITY), OR UNDER
OTHER THEORIES OF LAW OR EQUITY, WITH RESPECT TO ITS PRODUCTS, OR ANY
UNDERTAKINGS, ACTS OR OMISSIONS RELATING THERETO, AND IN NO EVENT WILL
VERTICAL PARTNERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR
CONTINGENT DAMAGES WHATSOEVER.
Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Venom
®
specifically disclaims any liability for
property damages, penalties, special or punitive damages, damages for lost profits or
revenues, down-time, lost good will, cost of capital, cost of substitute goods or services, or for
any other types of economic loss.
This is a non-transferable warranty and does not cover normal wear and tear, physical damage
(including water damage), battery failure due to over-discharge (as described in our written
instructions) or any damage resulting from improper use (including opening of the sealed
battery pack).
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary
from state to state.
To make a warranty claim, please submit a support case at www.venompower.com or call us at
1-800-705-0620.
WARRANTY & SERVICE
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
®
at: www.venompower.com/submit-a-support-case or call
800-705-0620 (Outside USA: 208-762-0620).
Release of Liability
Venom
®
, It’s affiliates, manufacturers, distributors, or retail partners shall not be held liable for any
accident, injury to persons, or damage to property resulting from use, misuse, or abuse of any Venom
®
product. In purchasing a Venom
®
product the user agrees to accept responsibility for all such risks.
Guarantee
All products are inspected and adjusted individually before leaving the manufacturer and are guaranteed
to be free of material defects and manufacturing faults.
Notice of Rights
All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form by any means,
electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of
Venom
®
. For information on getting permission for reprints and excerpts, contact
customerservice@venompower.com.
Notice of Liability
The information in this manual is distributed on an “As Is” basis, without warranty. While every precaution
has been taken in the preparation of the manual, Venom
®
does not have any liability to any person or
entity with respect to any loss or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the
information contained in this manual or by the products described in it.
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 affiliates, manufacturers, distributors, or retail partners responsible for any accident,
injury to persons, or damage to property resulting from the use of this product.
Actual product may vary from product shown.
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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
®
at: www.venompower.com/submit-a-support-case or call
800-705-0620 (Outside USA: 208-762-0620).
Release of Liability
Venom
®
, It’s affiliates, manufacturers, distributors, or retail partners shall not be held liable for any
accident, injury to persons, or damage to property resulting from use, misuse, or abuse of any Venom
®
product. In purchasing a Venom
®
product the user agrees to accept responsibility for all such risks.
Guarantee
All products are inspected and adjusted individually before leaving the manufacturer and are guaranteed
to be free of material defects and manufacturing faults.
Notice of Rights
All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form by any means,
electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of
Venom
®
. For information on getting permission for reprints and excerpts, contact
customerservice@venompower.com.
Notice of Liability
The information in this manual is distributed on an “As Is” basis, without warranty. While every precaution
has been taken in the preparation of the manual, Venom
®
does not have any liability to any person or
entity with respect to any loss or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the
information contained in this manual or by the products described in it.
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 affiliates, manufacturers, distributors, or retail partners responsible for any accident,
injury to persons, or damage to property resulting from the use of this product.
Actual product may vary from product shown.
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