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1. NOSRAM 2007 Dear customer thank you for your trust in this NOSRAM product By purchasing a NOSRAM STEALTH EVOLUTION Bat tery Motor Management system you have chosen a high performance product The successor of the extremely popular NOSRAM STEALTH sets new standards in the segment of battery motor management systems The NOSRAM STEALTH EVOLUTION presents itself with the the latest technology incorporated including the following High Tech features Vario Step Charging 4 User Profile Memories Voltage Calibration Mode LiPo charging Partial Charge Mode Adjustable Voltage Output Mode Indication of peak voltage after charging Enhanced Digital Limited Lifetime Warranty 3 way Protection System Please read the following instructions to ensure that your NOSRAM STEALTH EVOLUTION unit always works up to your full satisfaction Please read and understand these instructions completely before you use this product With opera ting this product you accept the NOSRAM warranty terms Dimensions 100 x 153 x 70mm 1 0 12 0V Weight 600g volbage DUSBUP 20A Input Voltage 11 15V Discharge cut off voltage 0 9 9 0V Linear Vario Step User Profile Memory 4 amp LiPo Matching Mode yes Charging Capability 1 8 cells Partial Charge Mode yes NiMH amp NiCd Enhanced Digital yes Charging Capability LiPo 1 3 cells Auto Restart System yes Charge current 0 1 10 0A 3 way Protection System yes Trickle current 0 0 0 4A Va2. Package your product carefully and include sales receipt and detailed description of malfunction Send parcel to your national NOSRAM distributor Distributor repairs or exchanges the product Shipment back to you usually by COD cash on delivery but this is subject to your national NOSRAM distributor s general policy SESS NETTE CIS Autostart Mat Disch O6 5i1W volt out 05 0V Charge Pan Charge Gig due ye Oa h Charge MOKE Sit Charge Current 05 0A Siw Charge psp ake om Sim Chazge Trickles OE Sit Disg g maarcge Cuwveemts 10 04 SHY DisSeGhawrge 5 40 0 m i m 93 298 0033mAh 0030s DEC EIN D Peak AL 0 im W Teek en Od iD3 gem3 0 02 002908 0080mAh oT amp JL W Matos 0A 9 8 60W Jb i9 19 35 5 WW 0S 6 0W Siu Charge S 19 Sar Chian CG curren s 0E ND Saw Charee Cumeemag 0G6 0 Siw Charee currens 04 0 SET Charge Cap dew tl ers at Sar Charge Glare be es eel 00m40s 0055mAh 00m42sSs 0058mAh Mat Disch Laer OES 0A 0 0m3 5g O8 58V 0048mAh Inps 7 W oom TES 0S 59V 0051mAh Dome Ec 07 396V OR 24a Ni 395 Oi A In Done IRA 2 2 8 0 0 4 w 5 W 395 0 tm A Ia 0 7 568 W Sut Charee Merde nup Sat Charge Currents 095 0 SET Charge Lg Bo Volts as 2 aN Shr Disg G aarge Curweemts 10 04 Sir DisgeG marge WO Iw eee eS S c ORY Saw VOS t Count voltage ES ULV A vg USB DECIES 4023mAh 0
3. You can now use the INC und DEC buttons to adjust the amount of partial charge After setting the partial charge value press the START STOP button to start the partial charge With this function you can calibrate the voltage shown on the menu screen All NOSRAM STEALTH EVO LUTION units are already calibrated coming from the factory but due to aging of the components this calibration can slightly change over time Then you can readjust the voltage on your NOSRAM STEALTH EVOLUTION with this function Another advantage of this function is that two different NOSRAM STEALTH EVOLUTION units which have been calibrated with the Voltage calibration mode will show exactly the same results Therefore results of the Matching mode can be directly compared To enter the Voltage calibration mode follow these instructions Press and hold the INC and DEC buttons and connect the NOSRAM STEALTH EVOLUTION to a power source The charger is now in voltage calibration mode Connect a battery to the NOSRAM STEALTH EVOLUTION Take a voltmeter and measure the voltage directly at the battery connectors Adjust the voltage on the NOSRAM STEALTH EVOLUTION to the voltage on the voltmeter using the INC and DEC buttons To save the new value and to return back to the main menu press the START STOP button once The NOSRAM STEALTH EVOLUTION is protected against faults and operator errors by the 3 way Protec tion System Faults Errors are
4. If not other wise specified by the battery manufacturer the max charge current should never exceed twice the nominal capacity of typical Sub C cells used in the R C industry For typical LiPo batteries used in the R C industry the max charge current should never exceed the nominal capacity Q SET Charge Curren2 Charge current Step 2 Vario Step With this setting you can adjust the charging current for Step 2 of the Vario Step charging This charging current gets enabled as soon as the charged in capacity reaches the value set with SET Charge Capacit 1 SET Charge Curren3 Charge current Step 3 Vario Step With this setting you can adjust the charging current for Step 3 of the Vario Step charging This charging current gets enabled as soon as the charged in capacity reaches the value set with SET Charge Capacit2 OQ SET Charge Capacit1 Switch from Step 1 to Step 2 Vario Step With this setting you set the capacity value where the charging current changes from Step 1 to Step 2 SET Charge Capacit2 Switch from Step 2 to Step 3 Vario Step With this setting you set the capacity value where the charging current changes from Step 2 to Step 3 QO SET Charge D Peak Delta Peak With NiMH NiCd batteries you only obtain the opti mum battery performance by slightly overcharging the battery In real terms it will not be overcharged but charged to an optimum level The battery voltage drops at the end of the char
5. 3 4 Indicates e current programm ChargeMode P41 P2 P3 or P4 by displaying it Charge Mode on the main menu By pressing the Charge Current 1 INC and DEC buttons you can Charge Currente 60A change between the profiles and E d Charge Current 40A Charge Capacity O5A To reset your NOSRAM STEALTH EVOLUTION to works default set Charge Capacity 3 0Ah ee ee tings proceed as follows Charge D Peak Om 10mv 20mv Disconnect input voltage Charge Trickle Off of of e Hold down MENU button while ChargeliPoVot ow reconnecting the input volta Discharge Current 10 0A 10 0A 10 0A ge Discharge Voltage You can use this function in a number of ways For example Running in brushed motors or motor brushes check for excess current consumption Powering com lathes Powering 7 2 V soldering irons Powering tire warmers The voltage setting current and operating time are displayed The output voltage can be changed on the fly during operation in 0 1V steps SET Volt Out The voltage is continuously variable from 1 0 12 0V The maximum current is 20A We recommend a voltage of 4 0V for running in brushed motors The special run up electronics allow trouble free running in of motors with very high no load currents and low number of turns when you set the NOSRAM STEALTH EVOLUTION to low voltages
6. this fact the NOSRAM STEALTH EVOLUTION features a Partial charge mode for batteries With this function you can set a fixed capacity value and the NOSRAM STEALTH EVOLUTION will charge exactly this capacity amount into your battery Thus you can always perfectly prepare your battery for storage if you want to store them over a longer period of time We recommend to completely discharge the battery first and then put about half of the nominal capacity back into the battery For example a battery with a nominal capacity of 4200mAh should be partially charged with 2100mAh Note NiMH hatteries can be stored for about 1 2 months without problems using this method LiPo batteries can be stored for about B months without problems After this time period you should check the battery and if necessary put some partial charge in again if you don t use it regularly To partially charge a battery follow these instructions see chapter 12 Programme Structure for further reference Be sure that the battery has been discharged completely Choose a suitable charging profile or adjust the charge setting in the Settings menu so it fits the battery which you want to partially charge Choose Charge from the menu and press the START STOP button to get to the Autostart setting screen 4 Now press the MENU button once as long as you see the Autostart setting screen The screen now changes to Par Charge and 1 0Ah is preset
7. 3 3 3 mA dm 4023mAh Sit VoL E Our Voltage 5 0 V SET Charge D peg cl omi Sam Chiar ea sig ele ia oe OTT EXPLANATION OF ICONS Sit ESSENCE press Currenwrs L0 0A press A Sav DSG E EG press PERGAM Sig Wolt Owre automatically voltage EC 5 0V Battery Type Order Voltage Cells Type MODE Charge Charge Charge Charge Charge OD Peak Trickle LiPo No Current 1 Curren2 Curren3 Capacit1 Capacit2 Volt Budget Stickpacks Wild Pack 1600 1800 Sport Pack 2200 71011 7 2V Power Pack 3000 Hyper Pack 4000 Suh C Competition Cells VTEC SC 3700UP SC 3800UP VTEC SC 4200UP Linear VTEC SC 4200UP Linear VTEC SC 4200UP Linear VTEC SC 4200UP Multi Step VTEC AA Mignon Cells VTEC AA 2700UC RX Packs VTEC 1400UC Micro Packs VTEC 1400EP VTEC 1400EP LiPo Packs Flug 480mAh 79020 11 1V 38 Flug 3300mAh 79320 11 1V 3S Car Micro 1 18 1800mAh 79820 74V 28 Car SubC 1 10 5000mAh TX Only Packs 799x 11 1V 38 RX Only Packs
8. LA00033 battery motor management charge discharge NiMH LiPo NiCd voltage output ie 91552 stealth evolution for distributor address see packaging Wwwiw nosram com I The NOSRAM STEALTH EVOLUTION was developed with the main objective placed on easy operation of all features Intuitive navigation by means of 4 buttons makes it very easy to use and the 2 line LC display offers perfect reliable control of all settings Input MENU DEC LED INC START STOP Output Buttons MENU Scrolls jumps through the function list DEC Decrements the underscored value INC Increments the underscored value START STOP Next program step Start a program Cancel a running program Button has high speed function for rapid setting hold down button to change value faster Active function Charge current Time elapsed since start EIE RE TOA oom SES QS EU SW Q9 crt fete 8x dat Voltage at output connectors Peak Voltage after end of charge Capacity The NOSRAM STEALTH EVOLUTION allows you to save 4 individual user profiles This means you can custo mize 4 personal charge profiles individually and store them for later use The NOSRAM STEALTH EVOLUTION has 4 preset works default settings when shipped out P1 NIMH programm Linear P2 NIMH programm Vario Step P3 2 cell LiPo programm P4 NIMH Receiver Transmitter batteries programm For details see the table below us ee a EVOLUTION PA 1 2
9. delta peak reached and terminate the charging process false peak The NOSRAM STEALTH EVOLUTION has the updated NOSRAM exclusive PPS which contains advanced algorithms to detect this phenomenon This ensures reliable full charging PPS allows the perfect full charge of all NiMH cell types by means of an adjustable delta peak and high preci sion digital filter detection of all parameters throughout the entire charging process Herewith temperatu re charging is obsolete The NOSRAM STEALTH EVOLUTION signals full charge and end of charge by an alert buzzer that sounds for 3 minutes at 4 second intervals Charging of NiMH NiCd and LiPo batteries Fast Charge 1 8 cells NIMH NiCd 1 3 cells LiPo 0 1A to 10 0A on the fly 3 charge modes Linear Vario Step amp LiPo with PPS and adjustable Delta Peak 5 85mV Vario Step charge mode During Vario Step charging the battery will be charged with different charging currents divided into steps The charge current and the duration of each step are adjustable With the Stp charge mode you can divide the charge current into 3 different steps These 3 steps will be activated in dependance of the already charged in capacity of the battery At the beginning of the charging process the standard charging current is chosen Step 1 As soon as the capacity of the battery reaches the value set with SET Charge Capacit1 see chapter 5 Charge for further reference the charge current switches to St
10. displayed on the LCD screen and some faults errors may interrupt the charging process to protect the charger and the battery The error messages are as follows ERROR MESSAGES POSSIBLE CAUSES Wrong battery polarity bad contact Defective battery Wrong LiPo cell quantity Input voltage too high higher than 15 8V Input voltage too low switched off lower than 10 0V Bad contact on input clamps Motor current gt 20A Motor defective Temperature of the charger too high Cell quantity during discharge too high LCD LCD stays dark no function gt Change the fuse Fan Fan is program controlled and only runs when necessary It is no fault if fan doesn t run continuously Input Low If input voltage is too low the NOSRAM STEALTH EVOLUTION will continue to charge and au tomatically sets the charge current to a lower value to make sure that the battery gets fully charged If this function is active Inp Low appears in the LCD alternating with the input voltage reading You cannot increase the charge current manually Fuse The NOSRAM STEALTH EVOLUTION has an additional internal fuse which protects the charger from ir reparable damage if operated incorrectly The NOSRAM STEALTH EVOLUTION is supplied with a replacement fuse It is easy to replace To change the fuse proceed as follows 1 Make sure that nothing is connected to the NOSRAM STEALTH EVOLUTION 2 Unscrew the two screws at the bottom of the case a
11. e PCB With Limited Lifetime Warranty products the warranty terms on the Limited Lifetime Warranty card do also apply To eliminate all other possibilities or improper handling first check all other components and the trouble shooting guide if available before you send in this product for repair or warranty Products sent in for repair that operate perfect have to be charged with a service fee By sending in this product you assign NOSRAM to repair the product if it is no warranty or Limited Lifetime Warranty case The original sales receipt including date of purchase needs to be included Otherwise no warranty can be granted For quick repair and return service add your address and detailed description of the malfunction Because we don t have control over the installation or use of this product we can t accept any liability for any damages resulting from using this product Therefore using this product is at owner s risk Our limited warranty liability shall be limited to repairing the unit to our original specifications In no case shall our liability exceed the original cost of the unit By installing or operating this product the user accepts all resulting liability The specifications like weight size and others should be seen as guide values Due to ongoing technical improvements which are done in the interest of the product NOSRAM does not take any responsibility for the accuracy of these specs NOSRAM Distributor Service
12. ep 2 As soon as the capacity of the battery reaches the value set with SET Charge Capacit2 the charge current switches to Step 3 and the the battery will be charged with this charge current till reaching the Delta Peak cut off Discharging of NiMH NiCd and LiPo batteries Variable 0 1 to 10 0A discharge current adjustable on the fly Displays discharge time capacity and average voltage Adjustable cut off voltage from 0 9 to 9 0V PWM Circuit The NOSRAM STEALTH EVOLUTION ensures efficient charging through the use of the latest digital technology There are many benefits here 1 Maximum charge current even at low input voltage 2 Maxium charge current already for 1 cell for N MH NiCd aswell as for LiPo batteries 3 Very low heating of the charger itself 4 More charges out of a single car battery since the charger has a higher efficiency All products from NOSRAM are manufactured according to the highest quality standards NOSRAM gu arantees this product to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for 90 days non european countris only from the original date of purchase verified by sales receipt This limited warranty doesn t cover defects which are a result of normal wear misuse or improper maintenance This applies among other things on Cut off changed original input and or output wires Mechanical damage of the case Humidity Water inside the case Mechanical damage of electronical components PCB e Soldered on th
13. facturer the max discharge current can be set to 10 0A for typical Sub C cells used in the R C industry For typical LiPo batteries with a high C rate used in the R C industry the max discharge current can be set to 10 0A aswell However for receiver transmitter battery packs or LiPo batteries with a low C rate you should lower the discharge current according to the manufacturer s recommmendations SET Discharge Voltage The cut off voltage can be adjusted from 0 9 9 0V depending on the number of cells We recommend a cut off voltage of 0 9V cell with NIMH NiCd batteries and 2 8V cell with LiPo batteries This means for example 5 4V for a 6 cell NIMH NiCd pack or 5 6V for a 2 cell LiPo pack This fully automatic matching program allows you to determine the actual performance of your packs before using them Battery packs change during their life span Use the NOSRAM STEALTH EVOLUTION to detect the actual quality of your packs This prevents nasty surprises The Matching mode uses the charge and discharge values of the currently selected programm stored un der Settings The pack is first discharged then charged and finally discharged At the end of the process the pack capacity and the average discharge voltage are displayed Note The Matching function can be used for NiIMH NiCd and LiPo batteries Never store NiMH and LiPo batteries completeley empty This will harm the batteries and lower their performance Due to
14. ging process delta The size of the drop delta peak is adjustable in the range between 5 95mV The higher the value the hotter the battery will be at the end of the charge We recommend to start with the works default settings Note The adjustable Delta Peak value applies to the whole battery pack and not to one single cell QO sET Charge Trickle This current which flows after delta peak cutoff is adjustable from 0 0 Ato 0 4 Ato achieve the highest possible voltage for NiCd cells Set this function to Off for NiMH cells SET Charge LiPo Volt LiPo max charging voltage The max charging voltage for LiPo batteries can be set to three different values 3 7V 7 4V 11 1V Set this value in dependence of the used quantity of LiPo cells With a 18 LiPo pack use 3 7V with a 25 pack use 7 4V and with a 3S pack use TIAM The adjustable discharge circuit 0 1 to 10 0A can be used for 1 8 cell N IMH NiCd packs and 1 3 cell LiPo packs The NOSRAM STEALTH EVOLUTION informs you about all the data relating to the battery pack e g discharge time capacity and average voltage By discharging your battery pack on the NOSRAM STEALTH EVOLUTION after use you obtain vital informa tion about remaining capacity for optimizing your motor or gear ratio for the next run This also maintains your battery packs in good condition SET Discharge Current The discharge current can be set from 0 1 10 0A If not otherwise specified by the battery manu
15. mpire Red LCD Display yes Delta Peak 9 JomV Buttons 4 PPS yes Internal Autostart Timer 0 99min programmcontrolled fan Discharge current 0 1 10 0A Charging Modes yes SET Charge Mode The NOSRAM STEALTH EVOLUTION comprises 3 charging methods lin Q gt Linear NiMH NiCd charging with constant current This is the most popular charging method for NiIMH NiCd batteries in competition Stp gt Vario Step NiMH NiCd charging with changeable 3 step current This charging method allows you to charge your battery with 3 different charging currents which are changed based on the already charged in capacity of the battery lip gt LiPo LiPo charging using the CC CV charging method With this charging method the battery gets charged with a constant current first As soon as the battery voltage reaches the max charging voltage of the LiPo battery the charger automatically reduces the char ging current till the battery is fully charged CAUTION Only use the LiPo charging method when charging a LiPo battery Linear and Vario Step charging methods may not been used to charge a LiPo battery as this will lead to fire or explosion Note The following charge settings depend on the chosen charging method The numbers in front of each charge setting indicate if this setting is available for this particular charging method or not QOO SET Charge Current 1 The charge current can be set from 0 1 to 10 0A
16. nd fold open the housing 3 Remove the defective fuse and insert a new fuse 4 Close the NOSRAM STEALTH EVOLUTION again Autostart Timer This handy feature lets you preselect when you want to start charging your batte ry with the NOSRAM STEALTH EVOLUTION The Autostart Timer is adjustable from 0 99min If you stay in the Autostart Display for longer then 30sec without setting a value the NOSRAM STEALTH EVOLUTION will start charging automatically Auto Restart System Already known from its predecessor the NOSRAM STEALTH EVOLUTION continues to automatically charge a battery after the input voltage failed A total power failure at races is no rarity and this feature allows you to fully charge your battery packs within the remaining time at a higher charge current Changing the charge current on the fly The charge current can be changed on the fly by pressing INC or DEC without interrupting the charging process This change is not stored The next time you start charging the device takes the data settings of each charge profile stored under Settings Indication of Peak Voltage after charging After charging has been completed the peak voltage instead of the voltage at the output connectors of the charged battery pack is shown on the display PPS Peak Power System The voltage charge curve of NiMH cells may vary considerably at the start of charging due to cell construction Conventional chargers interpret this incorrectly as
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