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Graupner POLARON EX1400 Charger - Manual

1. 41 Menu 43 Erat DOE in 44 Menu Sl lt Factory 45 Display 1 Factory reset 45 Display 2 Display calibration 45 Display 3 Resource Update 46 Display 4 BLC Port Test 46 Firmware 47 Alert 48 51 Declaration of conformity 54 RR 55 ATTENTION warranty guarantee For further damages we do not assume any liability e We do not assume any liability for damage to property or personal injury caused by improper use or non observance of safety instructions The charger must be protected from dust moisture rain heat as sunshine and vibra tion Only to be used in dry conditions The case slots serve to cool the charger and must not be blocked or covered The unit must be installed so that the air can circulate freely Do not plug more than one charger into a power strip It may produce acute danger of line congestion and consequently fire The charger has to be connected toa 12 V or 24 V car battery or to a suitable stabilized power supply with 11 28 V DC output Never connect an AC voltage on the DC input There is a serious ri
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3. Actual mode Time occurred Battery temperature Only with sensor Actual charge discharge capacity Actual charge voltage Actual charge current Actual voltage of the power supply Actual cycle 10Actual battery internal resistance 11 Vc Voltage center the center line voltage value actually assigned Vr Voltage range vertical range of the voltage display 12History of the discharging voltage To change the actual charge or discharge current tap the display to the actual discharge current 6 In the lower half of the display appears a selection win 00 02 11 COW H 09 03 14 re After the expiration of the aforementioned 5 seconds within which you should Mode have at least made the choice of a particular cycle mode as well as the input of a delayed start it starts an automatic battery test AUTO no battery is connected or an improper battery is detected after completion of the battery test it will be shown an appropriate error message see Alert Iu messages on page 48 Battery check Checking Battery NiCd and NiMH batteries cycling process starts as described below by way of example for a lithium battery after about 5 seconds For lithium batteries and PB after few seconds the battery test it is carried out a review of the number of cells connected batteries Is the battery to cycle connected not only with the charger but also with a balancer to the ch
4. 2 700 91500 32300 increments of 10 us g 5 Sensor Check 6 Output signal resulting from most recently selected servo position 2 3 or 4 Operating time Motor speed determined by the speed control Output voltage charging voltage of the buffer capacitor 0 Kilovolt display N The servo test function of this submenu automati cally moves the servo connected to the side SERVO TEST connector as if for example the switch of a transmitter moved continuously and permanently with in the set time between its two end points Please check carefully the correct polarity of the servo plug when plugging in the servos see figure by side If you wish to use the additional option to test Brush less motors with integrated sensors connect the control cable of the controller with the correct polarity to the SERVO TEST connector The motor sensor cable has to be connected in parallel with the controller sensor cable to the SENSOR MOTOR connector of the charger mum After the activation of the cycle number by tapping with a finger or with the pen laced in the side of the charger DATA H 05 17 28 CYCLE DATA It is possible to scroll through the data of other cycles with the INC or DEC key DATA 05 17 28 CYCLE DATA 03 Tar CH2 Tapping again the cycle number deactivated the selection field Pressing again the DEC button down arro
5. INMNCPVATION TECHNOLOGY OPERATING INSTRUCTION POLARON EX 1400 2 Channel Charger Order Nr 2018 GRAUPNER SJ GmbH Henriettenstr 96 D 73230 KIRCHHEIM TECK GERMANY TO Mt BNET 3 Thank you for choosing a Graupner Polaron charger This charger is extremely powerful and can Symbols explanation 4 be used by both beginners and experts Safety instructions c ccccccccessecceceeeceereereeseees 5 Please read this manual carefully to get the best results with your charger and charge your bat Notes on batteries handling 6 teries safely If you experience any trouble during operation take the manual for help or ask your Capacity and use time 7 dealer or Graupner service center Disposal of waste batteries 7 Due to technical changes the information in this manual may be changed without prior notice Environmental information 8 This product complies with national and European legal requirements General operating information 9 To maintain this condition and to ensure safe operation you must read this manual and all Declaration of Graupner SJ GmbH 10 Seren IDSTHEHOnS Using Hie DEOUHSU MED NOTE 11 000 0 7 44 This manua
6. DEC buttons to select the target Tapping the CPY button copies the current parameters of the upper adjustment range in the selected location WARNING Make absolutely sure that the correct parameters are entered Incorrect field valu es can not only seriously damage charger and or battery packs but also result in fire Press the ESC button on the bottom left to exit the menu Mum Add now the menu PROFILE key data concerning your batteries in this menu Noo Auto Mode CHARGE with the corresponding charging parameters do this choose the battery type and cell number matching the battery to charge So If neces sary tap with your finger or the pen supplied in a lateral recess of the device to the memory field In the blue area now select via the INC DEC buttons at the bottom of the display the desired memory location O 19 Tap again the field to deactivate the choice 74 Within the set for the selected location in the menu PROFILE now they EET can be adjusted specifications regarding battery type and cell count the ell TT charge current as well as other parameters as described below in this menu A i CHARGE AUTO NiCd NiMH Automatic charge mode which automatically determines the charge current based on the internal resistance of the battery determined by the charger To recognize the Delta Peak the charger checks the charging voltage in minutes rhythm Choosing a discha
7. He must send the defective goods to us at his own cost to the following address Firma Graupner SJ GmbH Serviceabteilung Henriettenstr 96 D 73230 Kirchheim Teck The purchaser should state the material or workmanship or the symptoms of the fault so concrete that we can check if our guarantee obligation is applicable The transport of the defective object from the consumer to us and repatriation is a risk of the con sumer Period of validity This statement is valid only during the claim period for us asserted claims from this declaration The claim period is 24 months from date of purchase by the consumer from a dealer in the Federal Republic of Germany date of purchase If defects are evidenced after the claim period or if re quired evidence or documents for the recovery of defects as under this declaration are submitted after the expiry of the claim period then the buyer has no right or claims from this declaration Limitation lf we do not recognize a properly asserted within the claim period all claims from this declaration after 6 months from the date of the establishment shall be barred but not before the end of the claim period Applicable law Claims rights and obligations resulting from this declaration are only valid to the pertinent German Law without the rules of private international law so as the UN Sales Convention 3 0 Color TFT LCD Touch Screen 11 28 V DC direct current 12 or 24 V with at lea
8. Setting range 10 900 minutes in 5 minute increments OFF default value 120 min To avoid damage from overcharging the charge stops when the limit is exceeded Safety timer Once the settings are matching with your wishes go to Start the charge process m wees Press the ENTER button on the bottom right of the display on the second Iac Od Aus Hide display page of the CHARGE menu In parallel the charger checks the balancer port of the active charging channel i CH1 or CH2 and compares the number of cells of the connected battery with the default settings whereupon corresponding messages are shown on the Balancer port is not connected 1 Charge mode 2 Actual charge time Battery temperature Only with sensor 4 Charged capacity 5 Actual charge voltage 6 Actual charge current 7 Actual power supply current 8 Battery internal resistance 9 Vc Voltage center the center line voltage value actually assigned Vr Voltage range vertical range of the voltage display 10 History of the charging voltage To change the actual charge current tap the display to the actual charge cur rent 6 In the lower half of the display appears a selection window Increase or decrease now by using the INC DEC buttons to select the current value such as 1 80 A If necessary you can also specify a value that strongly deviate from the current value by touching one of the six option buttons Tapp
9. USER Parameter Short description USER SETUP Ready sound 10 different melodies adjustable Sound time Melody period on off 5s 15s and 1 Minute NE Beep IN Buzzer light OUT Speaker loud OFF LCD bright Display brightness range 1 20 Temperature Unit of temperature C F NEN Unit Volume of the tone 1 5 Displays the factory setting values shown in the figure Display POWER SETTINGS NUN 1 Input 1 actually active Input 2 actually passive 1200W gt 300w Input power per input resulting from the settings 4 and 5 12 0 Set the maximum input voltage range 12 28 V 5008 08 Set the maximum input current range 5 50 A Undervoltage warning threshold range 10 7 28 V Output 1 CH1 Output 2 CH2 Output power per output resulting from the maximum charge distribution 10 ODistribution ATTENTION Protect your power source but especially your car battery to the possibility of overloading by specifying the corresponding input limits mmm DATA VIEW of the EXT MODULE appears on the display of the Graupner polaron EX 1400 EET WEE Control Function T V Moves the cursor lt at the beginning of a line of data pages Cus Duc ODA step upward or increase a value in an active value field Down Moves the cursor gt at the beginning of a line of data pages BEC 55Min 55V step bac
10. battery compartment e The transmitter MUST be switched OFF OFF during the charging process Never turn on the transmitter when it is connected to the battery charger Do not discharge the battery through maintenance programs via the charge socket The Graupner Polaron EX 1400 you have acquired is a professional product with superior proper ties By using advanced semiconductor technology and a powerful microprocessor with superior charging characteristics simple operation and optimum reliability are achieved With the Graupner Polaron EX 1400 it is possible to charge all model batteries such as Nickel Cadmium Ni Cd Nickel Metal Hydride Ni MH Lithium Polymer LiPo Lithium lon Lilo Lithi um Iron LiFe Lead Gel and Lead acid Pb Connect the charger to a car battery or preferably to a power supply with a stabilized direct current output of 12 24 V and 25 A output power recommended Order Nr S2012 Please note If the supply voltage drops below 23 V the maximum possible power of the charger is not reached see also section Technical specifications on page 13 NOTE It is important to observe the charge instructions of the battery manufacturer and observe the recommended charge currents and charge times Only batteries which are expressly suitable for high charge currents should be charged quickly Please keep in mind that new batter ies do eventually reach their full capacity after several charge discharge
11. be added to the menu CHARGE and DISCHARGE to the charge or discharge parameters In this menu you can now create charge discharge cycles based on these parameters in which both types of cycle as well as the number of cycles and the pause between cycles within the specified limits are customized The parameters offered by this mode depend on the battery type selected the menu PROFILE The selected location is displayed in the upper display and once this field is highlighted in blue by touching with a finger or the supplied stylus it can be selected individually Similarly proceed with the other option fields as shown below Adjustable Parameters Tet Parameter Short description Charge Discharge Discharge Charge 1x Discharge then Charge Discharge 1 10 interval between Charge and Discharge 1 30 minutes interval between Discharge and Charge 1 30 minutes Acquired charge current from menu CHARGE The charge current can therefore be adjusted only in the menu CHARGE After the lapse of the aforementioned 5 seconds if necessary after a manu al start cycle process is begun Otherwise an error message is shown Note the image to go directly to the data display see page 35 11 97Vin LE She 0 08 7 EET sape 09 02 58 Cycle mode C D D C D C D a flashing letter indicates the status Charge D Discharge
12. cycles and can result in premature charge cutoff Make sure after several charges of the proper and reliable operation of the automatic charge termination circuit and the charged capacity ATTENTION Obey all safety messages in this manual They contain important information on handling the product You are responsible for the safe operation of the product Not following the manual and safety instructions will void the warranty They are required different connectors with several requirements in the use and application of rechargeable batteries of different kind Note that connectors connector names and polarities of other manufacturers may be different Therefore use only genuine matching connectors of the Same design Also use only original charging cable with sufficient cross section The charger is maintenance free and requires no maintenance However please protect it in your own interest from dust dirt and moisture Disconnect the car battery and battery for cleaning the charger and use only a dry cloth lightly rub do not use cleaning agents Content of the Declaration there are defects in material or workmanship for one of acquired object sold by us or by our dealer in the Federal Republic of Germany 13 BGB we Graupner SJ GmbH Kirchheim Teck provide in following circumstances the removal of defects for this item Graupner SJ GmbH assumes no liability for non approved
13. electrical and electronic equip pud ment The materials are recyclable as marked By material recycling or other forms of re usage you are making an important contribution to environmental protection Batteries and accumulators must be removed from the device and disposed of at an appropriate collection point Please inquire if necessary from the local authority for the appropriate disposal site When charging the battery it is supplied a certain amount of electricity which results from multi plying charge current by charge time The maximum amount of power depends on the capacity of each battery and the maximum charge current according to the battery type Both values are given in the specifications of the battery manufacturer Only when explicitly rated fast rechargeable batteries can exceed the normal charging rate As STANDARD CHARGE CURRENT is referred to the 1 10 of nominal capacity 1 10 C for a battery with a capacity of 1700 mAh the standard charge current is 170 mA e The battery should be connected using a suitable charger cable to the connection terminals of the charger red positive black negative Use only original charging cable with sufficient cross section Always follow and observe the recommended charge currents and charge times as rated in the instructions of the battery manufacturer Only batteries which are expressly suitable for quick charge can be charged with the high charging currents provided by this charg
14. screen You just have to touch the icon you want to tap or the desired option with a finger or with the pen placed in the right side to go to the desired menu item or to activate the item to set In xc After switching on the device and the passage of the Start Ads it will appear be on the display of Graupner Polaron EX 1400 the main screen of the device as C shown on the left Among other things on the top of the screen it displays the date and 9 gt From this basic display you can switch out with a finger or the supplied pen placed in the right side arbitrarily in each of the available sub menus by press ing the corresponding icon The selected icon becomes briefly gray after tap ping and you hear a tone Then the selected page is displayed With a press of the central blue pushbutton below the display or pressing the CH1 or CH2 labe led buttons at the bottom of the screen you can switch between the charging terminals CH1 and CH2 The chosen charging port is highlighted in red A data exchange between the two charging terminals is not possible Only through the simultaneous connection of two identical lithium pack to charge output CH1 and it is possible to control in parallel charge port 1 and port 2 by the choice of charging modes menu of CH1 CV LINK see page 21 If the battery charger is firstly not responding as expected check foremost the settings But if you have made you
15. the file you may deem suitable with a double click Produkt Ink Update of Pertwsnten oe omen rin d Computer KINGSTON 52111 EX by ranrr m 1 Ongarasieren heuer Opdner L win Azo Ca here x Daten iT x Sicherung h fee Hz am FIHGSTOH e 52011 EX ara a MWechseldebertracper 11 1 Waechaldstarir gar C LL PalaronEs 1234 ster 21 11 spain bin A LE B PoleronEx 12334 sten 140225 Englishbin 2014 14 IH r 12324 zt 110401 Frame bin 01042014 LAJ AIH Dante PolaronEX 12324 zt 110401 Uic i ems 10 P Wechseldatenirager i Deteneme PolarmnEX 15336 sm 140401 Germen bin T Update Binardetgil bin Ya Polaron Wiede rherstelleng ae And afterwards follow the instructions displayed below Promessscvitt in the update program row ES E ESES EA Stellen Sie sicher dass das Ladegerat eingeschaltet ist Dr cken Sie dann den Button Update ztaricn Prozess Log mmm Touch the center of Touch the center of Touch the center of icon for calibration icon for calibration icon for calibration After the last time tapping the cross calibration is complete and it appears this wi
16. the icon on the top left and in the Alley 604 graphic the process is complete After completion of the balance program tap the STOP field at the bottom of the display Now you can switch the INC DEC buttons again between the dis play of BALANCE menu or exit by pressing the ESC key the menu towards the basic display IW 2AM IM SN GN 7H This DATA menu is a pure info menu in which you read the data before completion of charge and discharge program but cannot change anything Significantly more detailed information please check the download area of the product PC software for Polaron Chargers To prevent sparking when connecting batteries CH1 and CH2 battery terminals are provi ded with a capacitor voltage in the line output is displayed while another battery is Short description Voltage of the power supply device Voltage of the devices connected to the respective output battery packs or optionally display the charging voltage of the buffer capacitor Battery temperature measured by a temperature sensor if connected Maximum battery temperature measured by a temperature sensor if connected Internal resistance of the battery pack connected to the respective output Input voltage connected DATE Parameter NORMAL DATA Input Output 0 0 EEN Max Temp m Resistance Input voltage Tapping the DEC button down arrow at the bott
17. the same capacity and the same number of cells can be charged simultaneously on two charge ports with just a setting In different cell number an error message is displayed and the charge operation aborts Choosing a discharge mode is NOT possible After the expiration of the aforementioned 5 seconds within which you can choose a particular charge mode it is as well possible to input a start delay should have at least tackled start with an automatic battery test i If no battery is connected or an improper battery is detected an appropriate error message will be shown after completion of the battery test see Alert messages page 48 5 30 55 Charge modes of different battery types mum Lead batteries Parameter Short description Voltage Maximum cell voltage at constant charge CV Current The default value inherited from the Profiles menu to 1C be adapt ed within the Maximum capacity of the charge port rate and the charger features see display 2 of the menu Settings on page 43 in the range of 0 1 to a maximum of 30 A Maximal Tempera Setting range 10 80 C Default 50 C If the temperature sensor is ture connected the charge process is stopped automatically when that tem perature is exceeded Maximal capacity Setting range 10 150 in 5 increments OFF default value 120 To avoid damage from overcharging the charge stops when the limit is exceeded
18. 0 00 CH1 Start the discharge Discharge modes AUTO NiCd NiMH Pb Automatic discharge mode which checks the number of cells and determi nes the discharge itself By default preset turn off NiCd 0 9 V cell NIMH 0 8 V cell Pb 1 8 V cell The choice of a charge mode is the NOT possible LINEAR NiCd NiMH Lilo LiPo LiFe Pb The battery is then discharged under the maximum discharge capacity of the polaron EX 1400 of 60 W with the given discharge current then the charger discharges the battery without any interruption for 3 minutes after the start and determi nes internal resistance The choice of a charge mode is the NOT possible NORMAL NiCd NiMH Lilo LiPo LiFe Pb The battery is then discharged under the maximum discharge capacity of the polaron EX 1400 of 60 W with the given discharge current The choice of a charge mode is the NOT possible LINK Note This discharge mode is only available in the menu to Lilo LiPo LiFe batteries with the same capacity and the same number of cells can be discharged at two charge ports with just a simultaneous setting In different cell number an error message is displayed and the discharge operation aborts The choice of a charge mode is the NOT possible mee After proper completion of the charge process the charger emits audible sig Wis Lipo nals and the display s
19. A The optional polaron PSU Order Nr 52012 has to be docked to the left side Remove the unit stand from the charger by first pushing it forward gently and then remove it from the bottom of the charger Drag afterwards the unit base apart and after connecting the power supply plugs insert it under both devices The power source and the charger will be connected through the black wire to the nega AN tive terminals and the red to the positive The charger is indeed equipped with re verse polarity protection so that incorrect insertion does not generate an immediate de struction of equipment However it cannot be started Disconnect the power cable and then insert it again with the correct polarity INSTRUCTIONS e Protect your power source but especially your car battery to the possibility of over loading by specifying corresponding limits in the second screen of the Settings menu 15 Front sight Back sight Nr Description 3 0 Color TFT LCD Touch Screen LED indicators for charge discharge Push button to switch between CH1 and CH2 Charge discharge status bar Battery port Balancer port Port for temperature sensor XT90 connector to connect the power supply to the charger Fans Lateral docking jacks for separately sold AC adapter Order Nr S2012 on gt O ATTENTION AN e If the Graupner Polaron EX 1400 is connected through the XT90 connector loc
20. H1 CH2 After pressing the ENTER button at the bottom right in one of the displays of the BALANCE menu the Graupner polaron EX 1400 charger starts to check respective cell charge of the lithium battery connected to the balancer output and then to balance EREA he labeling of the display changes to Balance and the height of the bars 124 4 10ev 0 016 begins to align gradually 2 SH GN 7H In this menu Tools you can enter by pressing the respective icons in a Servo Test Engine Test ESC Brushless Control T and a Tire Warmer menu To prevent sparking when connecting the terminals of CH1 and CH2 are covered with one capacitor that is why the charging voltage in the line output is displayed as long as no motor is connected Submenu Short description SERVO Test menu for servos and brushless motors with integrated sensor connection xex xf nene Pero MOTOR oetup menu for brushed motors HEATING Warming menu for tires and batteries E S C Menu for electronic speed controllers with integrated telemetry connection cable type Brushless Control T Submenu SERVO Display description 1 Graphic display of the servo position SERVO 2 Servo position on the minus side in us range 700 1500 us in increments of 10 us 3 Servo center position in us range 700 2300 us increments of 1 us 4 Servo position on the plus side in us setting range 1500 2300 us in
21. NiMH lithium or lead ac id batteries Defects and or damaged cells or batteries Batteries connected in parallel or with different cells Mixed batteries with old and new cells or cells with different features Non rechargeable batteries dry cells There is a serious risk of explosion O O O 0 e Damage caused by failure to comply with these instructions will invalidate the mmm ATTENTION This symbol highlights the nearby and following instructions which must be ob served by the user Any disregard these warnings can affect the safe operation and the safety of the operator This symbol WITHOUT specific heading highlights the nearby and following notes and tips which should be strictly observed by the user A breach of these notes and tips can result in damages of any kind WARNING This symbol highlights prohibitions which must be strictly observed by the user Any failure to comply with these restrictions may affect the viability and safety of the operator CARE AND MAINTENANCE This symbol highlights notes produced for the care and maintenance of the prod uct which should be strictly observed by the operator to ensure long life of the product NOTE This symbol highlights instructions which should be strictly observed by the ope rator to ensure safe operation of the unit TIP This symbol highlights tips and experiences out how you can avoid potential prob lems or damage and provid
22. a and settings will be cleared and the de vice will be reset to factory settings During the battery charger reset to the factory settings it will be shown alter nately in red and blue the script initialize data as shown at left After successfully reset the charger restarts automatically Display 2 Display calibration Tapping the 2 Display Calibration button as shown above opens the display as shown below In this one you will be asked three times to tap the center of the red cross Afterwards the cross changes twice its position and promptly you have to triple tap on it see mid dle and right of the three images below mum 3 Display Date amp time Dee EET IEEE his screen is used to set the date and time and possibly two alarms After tapping the value to change this can be changed with the INC DEC but tons located at the bottom of the display Tapping again the value field stores the changed value and deactivates the input field again An alarm can be activated by switching from OFF to ON and vice versa ena bled The set time triggered alarm is stopped by tapping the screen but re mains active as long as it is not disabled in this menu The abbreviations AM ante meridian before noon and PM post meridiem after noon derived from Latin and are used among others in the English language 4 Display Username and Options Parameter Short description Usern
23. ame Tap this line the display opens to enter a user name Proceed as described under Entering a battery name on page 18 Options This menu is disabled at the time of the revision of this manual but should be activated with the next update In the menu PROFILE you have stored the data of your batteries and this adds to the menu CHARGE and DISCHARGE to the charge or discharge parameters The charger charges or discharges your lithium battery to its storable state based on these parameters The default value in the line storage voltage gives a battery about 60 of its capacity The selected memory location is displayed at the top of the screen and once this field is highlight ed in blue by touching with a finger or the supplied pen it can be selected individually Similarly proceed with the other options fields of this display If you set N STORE the CC CV is applied and if you set Q STORE then FAST charge method is applied Firmware updates for your Graupner polaron EX 1400 charger can be made through the built mi ni USB port at the top of the charger from a PC or laptop with Windows XP Vista 7 or 8 OS For the necessary programs and files to update the charger see in the product Download page on the web site www graupner de Download the required software from the Internet and extract it on your PC or laptop For details refer to the instructions provided with the softwa
24. antie ausgeschlossen Die gesetzlichen Rechte und Gewahrleistungsanspruche des Verbrauchers werden durch diese Garantie nicht ber hrt Bitte berpr fen Sie vor einer Reklamation oder R cksendung das Produkt genau auf Mangel da wir Ihnen bei Mangelfreiheit die entstandenen Unkosten in Rechnung stellen m ssen Graupner SJ GmbH Henriettenstrasse 96 73230 Kirchheim Teck Germany guarantees this product for a period of 24 months from date of purchase The guaran tee applies only to such material or operational defects witch are present at the time of purchase of the product Damage due to wear overloading incompetent handling or the use of incorrect accessories is not covered by the guarantee The user 5 legal rights and claims under guarantee are not affected by this guarantee Please check the product carefully for defects before you are make a claim or send the item to us since we are obliged to make a charge for our cost if the product is found to be free of faults La soci t Graupner SJ GmbH Henriettenstrasse 96 73230 Kirchheim Teck Allemagne accorde sur ce produit une garantie de 24 mois partir de la date d achat La garantie prend effet uniquement sur les vices de fonction nement et de mat riel du produit achet Les dommages d s de l usure de la surcharge de mauvais ac cessoires ou d une application inadapt e sont exclus de la garantie Cette garantie ne remet pas en cause les droits et pr tention
25. arge process is termina ted automatically if the limit is exceeded Maximal capacity Setting range 10 100 in 5 increments OFF Default OFF To avoid damage from overcharging the discharge process is terminated when exceeding the predetermined limit Once the settings are matching with your wishes go to After the lapse of the aforementioned 5 seconds or if necessary after a manu al start discharge process is begun Otherwise an error message is shown Tap the image to go directly to the data display see page 35 Discharge mode Actual discharge time Battery temperature Only with sensor Discharged capacity Actual discharging voltage Actual discharge current Actual voltage of the power supply Internal resistance of the battery 9 Vc Voltage center the center line voltage value actually assigned Vr Voltage range vertical range of the voltage display 10 History of the discharging voltage NOOR WD gt Co 01 26 08 FRI ELCHE Note OTSA 01 26 08 Gp0 01 56 IN change the actual discharge current tap the display to the actual discharge current 6 In the lower half of the display appears a selection window 11 9 Vin Set Current me increase or decrease now by using the INC DEC buttons to select the current value such as 1 80 A If necessary you can also specify a value that strongly meta deviate from the current value by touching one of the s
26. arger the cell count is determined by the balancer and the outcome of the review appears as shown on the left 3 cells are new connected at the example The detected cell count is based on the current battery voltage and the outcome of the review if the lithium or PB battery to cycle is con nected only with the charge cable to the charger which appears as the example shown to the left If the displayed number of cells matches the actual number of cells of the con nected battery wait until after about 5 seconds as described below charge will start automatically Select 3 cals to be charged or discharged If the displayed number of cells however is NOT matching the actual number of cells of the battery connected then stop the automatic timing by pressing the INC or DEC key and then adjust the number of cells with one of these buttons accordingly As an indication of the manual intervention changes the color of the header information when prompted be ATTENTION As a result of incorrectly set number of cells or even a value too far from cell voltages due to the balancer port battery can ex plode and or burn Press the ENTER button on the bottom right to start the cycle process SE xd CHI CH2 The data concerning your batteries stored in menu PROFILE can be added in the menu CHARGE or DISCHARGE with the corresponding charge or di
27. ated on the back to an external power source such as a car battery there is current on the other plugs located on the side red on the bottom front part and black on the upper back part Never connect these jacks one another Disconnect the docked Polaron power supply 12 V DC 25 A Order Nr 52012 from the charger Polaron EX 1400 before you connect the charger to any other external power source Other wise the power supply load on the charger docking connection plugs will be added unnecessa rily to the external power source Never shortcircuit the two charge ports Never connect two separate but interconnected to the negative poles battery packs to both charge ports Control buttons Press this button to confirm the current setting and disables the active set ESC button ting page In addition press this button to return to the previous page and changed data is stored DEC button Press this button to change if necessary one page down or reduce setting values in the selected fields INC button Press this button to change if necessary one page up or increase setting values in the selected fields ENTER but Press this button to change if necessary to the nearest side of the display ton start a process or store the entered data gt 4 CP CPY button Press this button to copy values or settings Push button 1 With a press of this button changes between CH1 and CH2 2 Press and hold during
28. ceeded Maximal capacity Setting range 10 150 in 5 increments OFF default value 120 To avoid damage from overcharging the charge stops when the limit is exceeded Safety timer Setting range 10 900 minutes in 5 minute increments OFF de fault value 120 min To avoid damage from overcharging the charge stops when the limit is exceeded mum Input of an individual battery name Tap the top box while continuously until an input keyboard for entering a battery name appears Field Description BATTERY field of the battery name abc 123 ABC switch between the character tables opc Space Tap this button to insert a space Del Delete Touching this key deletes the rearmost characters Clr Clear Tap this button to delete the current battery name For data input screen turn back by pressing the left down ESC button The parameters in the input fields battery type cell number battery capacity change when activated by tapping the desired parameter field with the INC DEC buttons placed at the bottom of the display Within a memory field your settings will be taken from the upper setting in the lower data area after tapping the lower space field and alternatively when leaving the menu by pressing the bottom left ESC button To copy your settings to a different location you also tap the lower space field of the data area and then choose now highlighted in blue box with the INC
29. ction Bring the operating element of your motor controller in the OFF position BEFORE turning gt your receiver system or alternatively disconnect the motor from speed controller Only in this way it is ensured that the motor cannot start in any way Connect afterwards as exemplified in the figure below your car controller three pin cable telemetry to the EXT MODULE side port Alternatively you can use a servo tester with an external power supply to control the motor controller in OFF position Once you have turned on the power to your controller and connected the controller input the page 41 mum Submenu HEATING In this sub menu HEATING you can choose a control program for battery warmer pockets or alternatively a program for the control of tire warmers by tapping the appropriate icon in both parts of the program the charger handles 1 BATTERY both power consumption as well as the control of the connected heater 2 TYRE Connect the battery or tire warmer connectors directly to the charge outputs CH1 or CH2 and the temperature sensor to the associated sensor connector necessary both outputs are completely independent and they can be used at the same time 04 40 12 Display Battery warmer Parameter Short description 1 Adjustable in the range of 10 45 C default 25 C 2 Adjustable in the range 1 300 minutes default 55 m 3 Voltage A
30. d amp Ni MH batteries Cell number Charging process Delta peak Trickle charging Cycles Adjustable Direction Adjustable capacity range Lithium batteries Cell number Charging method Cell voltages Adjustable capacity range Charge rate TCS capacity Balancing current Lead batteries Cell number Cell voltage Information for each battery terminal mum The set includes Graupner Polaron EX 1400 Charger e 2x EH to XH 8S Adapter boards 85 cable USB cable USB A to mini B USB 5poles e 1 Input cable 2 lemperature sensors e 2 charge cables 2 crocodile clips 1 charger stand Operation manual Upper sight Right side sight Nr Description 11 Mini USB connector for resource and firmware updates see pages 46 and 47 and for reading out data via PC or laptop using the PC software available for Polaron chargers in the download area of the product 12 USB charging plug 5V 2 5A Not suitable for connection of PC or Laptop 13 Connection for external modules see page 41 14 for sensors of brushless motors see page 37 15 Connection for servo test function see page 37 Connect the Graupner Polaron EX 1400 charger through the supplied cable to terminals on your car battery with 12 or 24 V or alternatively to a suitable power supply with an output voltage of 12 20 V DC stabilized power and output power of at least 25
31. d compares the number of cells of the connected battery with the default settings then if necessary appropriate messages are shown on the Balancer port is not connected Then you have about five seconds to change the material transferred from the menus CHARGE or DISCHARGE and charge and discharge mode and if necessary set a start delay 00 00 00 511171 PE Available combinations of charge and discharge modes Battery type Charge mode Battery type Discharge mode NiCd and NiMH batteries AUTO NiCd and NiMH batteries AUTO NORMAL NORMAL LINEAR LINEAR LiFe Lilo LiPo batteries CV LINK LINEAR LINEAR MW if it is touched the STOP button at the bottom of the display during the actual Wis Lipo 0s 2200 discharge process it appears the display on the left Tapping Yes will cancel further running in the background discharge Tapping the window hides again and takes the discharge operation run unaffectedly MEE After proper completion of the discharge process the charger emits audible signals and the display shows corresponding informations tap the window and afterwards if necessary the STOP or ESC key to re verse to basic display mh Operation Finished The operation is finished Pls touch this window and then the window wil In the menu PROFILE you have stored the data of your batteries and these can
32. djustable in the range of 5 15 volts in 0 1 V incre ments default 12 00 V Display of period since the program has started time in minutes Display of period from the program has started time in seconds 6 00 0 C Display of the actually temperature measured by the connected sensor Pressing the ENTER buttons at the bottom right of the display starts the control program of the battery warmer Pressing the STOP button at the bottom of the display stops the operation The heater will continue heating even after the alarm AN If you use a battery pack heat bag without temperature sensor nor the tempera ture can be regulated neither the temperature can be displayed Set for security reasons the output voltage so that the battery does not overheat or even ignite Check the temperature reached on a regular basis or alternatively use one of the temperature sensors supplied with the charger In this menu you have the opportunity not only to update the date and time but also to customize the default settings of the charger Please note in this context that the parameter values of this first display USER SETUP act on a specific channel and therefore CH1 and CH2 must be set separately while the parameters of the displays 2 to 4 act on specific devices Therefore these displays are also available only on the menu SETTINGS of the charge channel CH1 and at the same place in CH2 they are hidden 1 Display USER SETUP
33. er Please keep in mind that new batteries reach their full capacity after several charge discharge cycles Some new or deep discharged batteries may also have premature charge termination e Should after a fast charge a cell of the battery packs have become particularly hot this may indicate a defect of that cell This battery pack should no longer be used Used batteries have to be disposed of as special waste e Since the charger can only detect the total resistance but does not distinguish between internal resistance of the battery cable resistance and connector transfer resistance the first require ment for a proper function is a charging cable with sufficient cross section and a length of not more than 30 cm with high performance connectors gold contacts e Atransmitter built in battery can be charged via the fitted charge socket Transmitters are often included with a reverse current protection in the form of a diode This pre vents damage for the transmitter from reverse polarity and short circuit between the bare ends of the charging cable connector Depending on the design of this diode CAN however even hinder a correct recognition of the state of charge by the automatic charger The maximum allowable charge current for the transmitter must never be exceeded prevent internal damage to the transmitter due to overheating due to a fast charge the trans mitter battery should be removed from the transmitter
34. es assistance to resolve any issues DISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS This symbol highlights the following points as individual materials or products must be necessarily disposed of by the users gt gt No changes should be made to the batteries Never solder or weld directly to the cells Released electrolyte is corrosive not allow contact with skin or eyes In an emergency rinse immediately with plenty of water and then consult a doctor Suitable extinguishing media are extinguishing blankets CO2 estinguishers and sand e The valve openings of the cells must not be blocked or sealed in any case for example by soldering When soldering do not exceed a temperature of 220 C and for a period not longer than 20 seconds To avoid deformation do not produce an excessive mechanical pressure e battery is overheated proceed as follows Disconnect the battery and place it on a non combustible surface stone floor until it has cooled Never keep the battery in your hand to avoid the risks of fire and or explosion Protect batteries from vibration and do not expose to mechanical stresses e When charging and during operation of the batteries they can generate explosive gas hydrogen be careful with adequate ventilation Never short circuit the batteries This might cause fire and or explosion Batteries may explode or burn through a defect We therefore recommend that all lithium NiCd and NiMH bat
35. for every single cell it will TES 124V be shown the internal resistance previously measured in the second page of 28 4 119V 126m the menu BALANCE on the right near the individual cell voltage 38 4 108 11 6 a 4 114V 10 1ma 0 000v 0 00 Increase or decrease now by using the INC DEC buttons to select the current value such as 1 80A If necessary you can also specify a value that strongly deviate from the current value by touching one of the six option buttons Tapping field closes the window and takes the selected value into the memory M If it is touched the STOP button at the bottom of the display during the actual charge or discharge process it appears the display on the left H 09 03 26 13 LiPo 03s 2200 02 7 ol 11 97 Vin Set Current lapping Yes will cancel the further running in the background Tapping the window hides again and takes the operation run unaffected A ly EE After proper completion of the process the charger emits audible signals and the display shows corresponding informations So Tap the window and afterwards if necessary the STOP or ESC key to reverse to basic display 01 40 06 mAh Operation Finished The operation is finished Pls touch this window and then the window wil EINEN Once the bars are at the same height both in
36. han the selected cels gt Pls select proper cells Output voltage is higher than the selected cels FR Pls select proper cells Temp sensor is mot connected to the port Pls connect temp sensor tp the part then restart temperature sensor 15 E connected in reverse ar Battery temp is toa low to be operated gee Alert messages The Graupner polaron EX 1400 charger can display different alert messages When a message appears it be closed by pressing the 3 button After that you will be back the previously opened page and you will be able to fix the cause of the error lt Input Voltage out fram the correct range 4 The input voltage is below 11 volts or over 28 volts The input voltage must be 11 28V X Battery is nat connected to the output Pis connect the battery to the output then restart The battery is disconnected from the charger or the charging cable has an interruption LX A battery is connected 4 The battery is connected to the charger with reverse polarity Pls correctly connect the battery to the output x A battery is disconnec ted during an operation Pls reconnect the battery and restart gt The battery was disconnected from the charger during charge or discharge 6 Output short circuited Pls check the output lt On charge output was caused a short circuit gt The m
37. he range 1 300 minutes default 55 m 2 3 Voltage Adjustable in the range of 5 15 volts in 0 1 V increments default 12 00 V Display of period since the program has started time in minutes Display of period from the program has started time in seconds 6 00 0 C Display of the actually temperature measured by the connected sensor Pressing the ENTER buttons at the bottom right of the display starts the control program of the tire warmer Pressing the STOP button at the bottom of the display stops the operation The heater will continue heating even after the alarm e If you use tire warmer without temperature sensor the temperature can be regulated neither the temperature can be displayed Set for security reasons the output voltage so that the tires do not overheat or even ignite Check the temperature reached on a regular basis or alternatively use one of the tempera ture sensors supplied with the charger Submenu 5 In this submenu ESC Electronic Speed Controller can be programmed electronic motor control lers with three poles telemetry connector analogue to the Graupner HoTT telemetry items NOTE e Once it is recalled the submenu ESC in a charge channel the current on the other charge channel process is interrupted e When connecting a controller with single pole telemetry cable to the polaron EX 1400 the data field of the display remains blank due to incorrect data conne
38. hing the actual number of cells of the connected battery then stop the automatic timing by pressing the INC or DEC button and adjust the number of cells with one of these buttons accordingly As an indication of the manual intervention the color of the header information when prompted changes be tween red and blue ATTENTION As a result of incorrectly set number of cells or even a value too far from cells voltage connected to the balancer port battery can explode and or burn Press the ENTER button on the bottom right to start charging After the lapse of the aforementioned 5 seconds or if necessary after a manu al start charge process is begun Otherwise an error message is shown Note Tap the image to go directly to the data display see page 35 3 cells how come Select 3 cells to be charged or discharged 05 12 94 B13 LiPo 03s 2200 00 01 56 11 97Vin 96 0 07 One tap the ENTER button on the bottom right of the display brings on the second display page of the DISCHARGE menu In parallel the battery charger balancer checks the active channel CH1 or CH2 charge and compares the number of cells of the connected battery with the default settings then if necessary appropriate messages are shown on the Balancer port is not connected 00 00 00 Then you have about five seconds to possibly set a start delay 00 0
39. hows corresponding informations mitten oo tap the window and afterwards if necessary the STOP or ESC key to re verse to basic display p mAh Operation Finished The operation is finished Pls touch this window and then the window wil DISCHG NW he data concerning your batteries stored in menu PROFILE can be added Boo Nicd Auto Mode in this menu DISCHARGE with the corresponding discharge parameters oso Select the values according to battery type and cell number matching your battery features and save them in the memory So if necessary tap with your finger or with the supplied pen on the memory location field In the blue area please tap on the INC DEC buttons at the bottom of the display to the desired memory location 0 19 Tapping again the field deactivates the choice Within the set for the selected location in the menu PROFILE specifications regarding battery type and cell number as described below in this menu dis charge will accommodate both the charging current as well as other parame ters Adjustable Parameters e NiCd NiMH LiFe Lilo LiPo and PB batteries Parameter Short description Voltage voltage limit per cell Current Discharge current Setting range 0 1 max 10 A maximum discharge power 60 W Maximal tempera Setting range 10 80 C Default NiCd 65 C lithium and lead acid ture batteries 55 C If the temperature sensor is connected the disch
40. in the lines time and voltage you may deem suitable values MOTOR resets Parameter Short description PROGRAM Cycle 1 10 cycles adjustable default 5 1st 4th first to fourth sub cycle Volt 0 1 12 V output voltage adjustable in 0 1 V increments from 1 37 seconds motor run time TEAN 5 Off from 0 37 seconds pause Display Motor test In this screen is shown the average current and peak current consumption of the checked brushed motor directly connected to the CH1 or CH2 outputs MOTOR rors Parameter Short description MOTOR TEST Voltage 4 8 or 7 2 volts selectable default 7 2 V 1st 6th first to sixth sub cycle medium current consumption in each sub cycle amps average 0 0Ap maximum current consumption in each sub cycle amps peak It will go through 6 passages wherein the voltage gradually increases from passage to passage to maximum supply voltage up to the value preselected in the voltage line The duration of each sub cycle is 5 seconds the waiting time between the sub cycles is 3 seconds Pressing the ENTER button under the display starts the test of your brushed motor the motor start up is always soft Pressing the STOP button at the bottom of the display stops the operation mmm Turn afterwards continuously by hand the shaft of the motor for about 5 sec onds Once the sen
41. ing the amp field closes the window and takes the selected value into the memory M If itis touched the STOP button at the bottom of the display during the actual charge process it appears the display on the left Tapping the window hides again and takes the charge operation run unaffectedly 11 97 virkeg 204 CHARGE 06 14 59 00 02 11 11 97Vin Set Current 11 97Vin Set Current Do you want to stop the aperation CH1 STOP 2 mum NiCd and NiMH batteries charging process starts as described below by way of example for a lithium battery after about 5 seconds For lithium batteries and PB after few seconds the battery test it is carried out a review of the number of cells of the connected battery Is the battery to charge connected not only with the charger but also with a balancer to the charger the cell count is determined by the balancer and the outcome of the review as shown on the left exam If the lithium or PB battery to charge is connected only with the charg er cable to the charger the detected cell count is based on the total current battery voltage and the outcome of the review is shown on the left image If the displayed number of cells matches the actual number of cells of the con nected battery wait until after about 5 seconds as described below charge will start automatically Is the displayed number of cells however NOT matc
42. ix option buttons Tapping the amp field closes the window and takes the selected value into the memory After the expiration of the aforementioned 5 seconds within which you should have at least made choice of a particular discharge mode well as input of a delayed start it starts an automatic battery test as battery is connected or an improper battery is detected after completion of the battery test it will be shown an appropriate error message see Alert Xu messages on page 48 Battery Check Checking Battery DISCHG 01 24 06 NiCd and NiMH batteries charge process starts as described below way of example for a lithium battery after about 5 seconds For lithium batteries and PB after few seconds the battery test it is carried out a review of the number of cells connected batteries For lithium batteries and PB after few seconds the battery test it is carried out a review of the number of cells connected batteries Is the battery to charge connected not only with the charger but also with a LL IgM balancer to the charger the cell count is determined by the balancer and the nected ee outcome of the review appears as shown the left example For lithium batteries and PB after few seconds the battery test it is carried out a review of the number of cells connected batteries Is the battery to charge connected witho
43. k or a reduced value in an active value field SET Activates and deactivates value fields i DEC Scrolls one page back 154 33 INC scrolls one page forward DEC DW INC e The data shown in the display depend on the connected device Consult the instruction manual supplied with your esc for more informations Fortechnical reasons the transmission of telemetry data occurs only at certain time intervals For these reasons there may be a delayed reaction between buttons input and setting changes This is therefore not due to an error Short description NORMAL or FAST DIM Cell count Specification of cell voltage for the storage mode Charge current Charge current value Discharge cur Discharge current value rent ee pm Starting the process is like any other possible steps as described under SLL Charge page 18 Discharge page 24 or Cycle page 28 EHT cuz Press and hold the push button placed under the display and turn on the Charger After a short time the display will appear as shown on the left 1 Data Initialization 2 Touch Calibration 3 Resource Upgrade _ 3 Port Test Display 1 Factory reset Tapping the 1 Factory reset button as shown above launches a reset of the Graupner polaron EX 1400 charger ATTENTION Factory data The factory reset starts after pressing the button WITHOUT FEEDBACK All dat
44. l is part of this product It contains important information concerning eG O 7 12 operation and handling These instructions have to be stored securely and in case Ut of transfer of the product they should follow it by the next owner technical specifications 13 All company and products names are trademarks of their respective owners HQ 14 All rights reserved Operating elements Commissioning 15 For technical questions please contact our customer service see page 55 Basic 0681088 16 Control 17 DANGER Menu PROFILE 17 Before operating your new charger be sure to read the instructions completely eens 18 Adjustable 19 Please follow the instructions for disposal and environmental protection on page 8 Charge modes of different battery types 21 Menu 1562 24 Adjustable Parameters 24 Discharge modes 25 Mag 00 B cR 28 Adjustable Parameters 20 i kdehatbitenns 33 Menu CTD AU Pion 35 TOOR 37 Submenu 37 Submenu 38 Submenu 40 Sube SES
45. ndow So tap on the screen to complete the process Display 3 Resource Update After recalling up this display you can transfer if required the image and sound files from the PC to the memory of the charger The necessary files and update instructions can be found on the website www graupner de on the prod uct page under Download NOTE eo At the same place you will also find the necessary files and informa tion for a firmware update RESOURCE UPDATE Image amp Sound Display 4 BLC Port Test After calling up this display the adjacent window appears Further features are only accessible by authorized service BI C Port Test Testing BLC Port The cell count does not match the number of cells identified at the balancer port The selected output voltage is lower than the voltage of the connected battery or the number of cells is not correctly se lected The selected output voltage is higher than the voltage of the connected battery or the number of cells is not correctly se lected No temperature sensor is connected Please connect the sen sor and then restart the process The temperature sensor is plugged in reversed polarity or it is defective The battery temperature is too low for charge or discharge the battery Selected cells and cells connected ta the balancing port are Pils check and restart Output voltage is higher t
46. om of the screen brings to the second page of the Short description Number of the charge discharge displayed cycle duration of the charging and discharging of the displayed cycle Voltage peak maximum voltage reached Voltage average medium voltage Charged or discharged capacity Internal resistance determined by the charger menu Parameter CYCLE DATA Cycle Nr 00 00 00 0 000Vp 0 000Va OmAh 0 0 0mQ mum With another tap on the DEC button down arrow at the bottom of the display you can change from the second display of BALANCE menus to the third ees in this third display of BALANCE menu are shown graphically the actual 4106 Oley voltages of the battery packs connected to the CH1 and CH2 balancer AUTO ae Numerical display of the lowest and highest cell voltage and the voltage Jis diie Mile 1 difference Graphical representation of the cell voltages of the connected battery pack Vc Voltage center the center line voltage value actually assigned Vr Voltage range vertical range of the voltage display It is possible to switch between AUTO and MANUAL just by tapping In manual mode are 3 and 4 also manually settable 6 Actual cell voltage of cell 1 can be scrolled through the values of the indi vidual cells by tapping W 4 C
47. otor was stopped because the other output is in use Please check your parameters gt Errors in calibration or in the circuits of the device If the error message appears repeatedly please contact the service lt The cell count in the menu charge discharge and Sync Mode menu does not match with the detected number of cells on Channel 1 and Channel 2 Possible causes Check that the external power supply meets the requirements of the charger and that all cables are properly connected If the problem per sists contact the Service Check whether the battery is properly connected to the charge port and the balancer Check whether a cell of the battery is defective Check whether the charge settings are correct Check the set delta peak value of NiCd NiMH batteries Check the connecting cable of the battery Check if the selected cell voltage matches the battery features Check whether a cell of the battery is defective Charge the battery pack Run a full cycle charge process by improving the capacity battery has been stored for too long or is consumed Check whether in the charge cycle the minimum discharge voltage correctly is set LX Other port is in use X Calibration data or internal circuit might have been damaged Sync order failed Error occurred in the counterpart channel Problem When connecting the charger the display remains dark The charger does not recognize the batte
48. parts or accessories from other manufacturers and cannot judge all third party product whether it can be safely used The consumer cannot claim rights under this declaration if there is impairment of the usability of the product due to natural wear use under competition conditions misuse including installation or external influences This declaration does not affect the legal or contractual rights regarding arising defects and defects rights of the consumer for the purchase contract between him her and the vendor dealer Extent of Warranty Both the adherence to the operating instructions as well as the conditions and methods of instal lation operation use and maintenance of this charger are not monitored by Graupner SJ GmbH Therefore Graupner SJ GmbH accepts no liability for any loss damage or expense arising from the improper use or operation in any way In case of warranty we provide at our choice to repair or replace the defective goods Further claims in particular claims for reimbursement of costs associated with the defect and the compensation for consequential damages installation removal costs are where allowed by law excluded Claims on legal regulations especially under product liability law remain unaffected Guarantee requirements The buyer has to make the guarantee claim in written form enclosing the original proof of pur chase as invoice receipt delivery note located on the inside back cover guarantee card
49. power up Recall the Factory Default see page 45 on the front In the PROFILE menu you store the data of your batteries and complement them with the re spective charge discharge parameters in the CHARGE and DISCHARGE menus The data on the currently active charge channel CH1 CH2 are displayed by default for the last battery mem ory selected after opening this menu To change this selection you have to tap on the upper memory location field with your finger or with the supplied pen placed in the side of the device Choose the desired memory location 0 19 in the blue area via the INC DEC buttons at the bottom of the display Tapping again the field deactivates the choice Upper Settings Field Description 01 BATTERY Number and name of the selected memory location Battery type NiCd Lilo LiPo LiFe Pb Volt Voltage Cell number from type and cell voltage resulting from bat tery voltage Capac Capacity Battery capacity mmm page 43 You can correct date and time in the third screen of the menu Settings page 44 The device name is displayed by default in the basic display below the date and time you can replace it with your name or any other name with a maximum length of 12 characters in the fourth screen of the menu Settings page 44 2014 08 07 EA he Graupner Polaron charger series are equipped with a touch sensitive Polaron
50. r settings in the options of that charge channel CH1 and CH2 in particular check to which one your battery is connected The abbreviations AM ante meridian before noon and PM post meridiem after noon derived from Latin and are used among others in the English language Menu name Short description PROFILE battery name type capacity number of cells memory nr Memory Copy CHARGE set and activating the charge function DISCHARGE set and activate the discharge function CYCLE set the Cycle mode charge discharge discharge charge 1x discharge charge discharge Number of cycles 1 max 10 Pause between cycles 1 30 minutes The charge or discharge parameters have to be setted in the menu CHARGE or DISCHARGE BALANCE Displays cell voltages and related data balancer data setting DATA Selecting and view of device and battery data TOOLS Servo tester motor setup tire warmers setup function for telemetry capa ble Esc SETTINGS Entering data for power supply alarm thresholds date time name etc STORAGE With this option all usable lithium batteries can be placed on the optimum storage condition Adjustable Parameters e NiCd NiMH batteries Parameter Short description Current The default value inherited from the Profiles menu to 1C can be adapt ed within the Maximum capacity of the charge port rate and the charger feat
51. re package documentation Connect the switched charger through the supplied USB cable USB A to mini B USB 5 pin to your PC or laptop by plugging one end of the USB cable directly into the 5 pin mini USB to the charger upper port and the other end into an available USB port on your computer Start the previously unzipped program Firmware Upgrade grStudio in version 3 9 or higher Click afterwards in the Chargers to Polaron Chargers Upgrade In the right larger part of the program will appear the following window praese grii dip Click on the button Open File and Comiralierlog Gude About Hi Errem ses select in the Explorer window that Ponwiten E appears in the folder in which the IUE en eem es previously downloaded and unzipped Le 2 firmware files ending with bin are Proh EN E3 EX E3 EJ I Medellepeicher wy iC Werbindem Sie das USE Eabesl m dem PC Part des Ladeagerdies KIscken 2 Ble Automaliach laden oder Dated Sieen um die Update Datei zu withlen Process Log Gerit siens l gler Ag Ladngnrat m E af located Polaron Ladegerat Update Polaron Slave Board Upgrade Polaron Fiesaurce Upgrade i Me Polaron Wiederhorstellung Live Log Open
52. rerinr Mrne Dale of exe 21 4 mmm De This manual is intended for information Although the information contained in and may be changed without prior this manual has been carefully che notice The current version can be cked no liability can be accepted for found in the web site www graupner de on the errors omissions and typographical errors related product page Graupner SJ GmbH reserves the right to chan ge the described hardware software and or design features at any time without prior notice Modifications and delivery options reserved GRAUPNER SJ GMBH Delivery only through retailers POSTFACH 1242 Reference sources are detected No liability D 73220 KIRCHHEIM be accepted for printing errors TECK GERMANY Printed in China PN TA 01 http www graupner de
53. rge mode is NOT possible LINEAR NiCd NiMH The charger checks the number of cells of the connected battery and charges then the battery with the specified constant charge current The Delta Peak is detected at all times Every 10 minutes the charger will stop charging for a few seconds to measure the inter nal resistance of the battery This method makes it possible to detect the peak Zero 0 mV cell and to stop charging without temperature rise Choosing a discharge mode is NOT possible NORMAL NiCd NiMH The charger charges the battery with the specified charge current and reviewed in minutes rhythm to detect the charge voltage to the Delta Peak Choosing a discharge mode is NOT possible CC CV Lilo LiPo LiFe Pb The charger charges the battery with the pre selected constant charge current and afterward at a constant voltage rate dependent on battery type and the cells number of the connected batteries When the maximum voltage is reached the current will be reduced until the charge is finished The battery is balanced during the charge trough the balancer Choosing a discharge mode is NOT possible FAST Lilo LiPo LiFe The charger charges the battery connected to a constant voltage The battery is balanced during the charge trough the balancer Choosing a discharge mode is NOT possible CV LINK Note This charge mode is only available the menu by selecting CH1 Lilo LiPo LiFe batteries with
54. ry The battery voltage is too low after charge Discharge mode is not retrieved Battery is not fully charged after the maxi mum charging time The battery temperature is higher than the set maximum tem perature The charger is overheated Wait until it cools again If the error message is displayed permanently please contact the service No balancer connected The balancer has stated cell number in parentheses too high cell voltage The balancer has stated cell number in parentheses too low cell voltage The current of the connected motor is too high Please check your parameters gee x Battery temp is too high to be operated Internal temp is too 4 Contact Service this message appears often x BLC Port is opened Pls check the BLC port Balancer cell voltage is too high Over cell is 0 6 Balancer cell voltage is s F Low cell is 0 X Pls reconnect the motor and restart Monaten months mois Die Fa Graupner SJ GmbH Henriettenstrasse 96 73230 Kirchheim Teck gewahrt ab dem Kaufdatum auf dieses Produkt eine Garantie von 24 Monaten Die Garantie gilt nur fur die bereits beim Kauf des Produktes vorhande nen Material oder Funktionsmangel Schaden die auf Abn tzung berlastung falsches Zubeh r oder unsach gemake Behandlung zur ckzuf hren sind sind von der Gar
55. s depends on many factors most likely with deep discharged batteries low cell counts and particular cell types Make sure by several test charges especially on low cell numbers of the proper function of the automatic shut off Under certain circumstances fully charged batteries are not detected by a weak peak resulting in fire and or explosion hazard The charger might not detect automatically the connected battery type LiPo or NIMH in this case the battery type and the appropriate charge mode must be selected manually Conse quently please be sure to check before charging Is this the appropriate charge program the correct charging current is set Failure to comply may result in fire and or explosion Are all connections securely firm or is there an intermittent contact Please keep in mind that the rapid charging of batteries may be dangerous A break even for a short time for example due to an intermittent contact leads inevitably to malfunctions may trigger a restart of the char ge and totally overloaded the pack This represents a fire and or explosion risk mmm DANGER Damaged batteries need a special packaging for shipping because they are very DISPOSAL INSTRUCTION This symbol on the product user manual or packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of its life It must be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of
56. s l gaux du consommateur Avant toute r clamation et tout retour du produit veuillez s v p contr ler et noter exactement les d fauts ou vices parce que nous sommes oblig s de vous facturer nos frais bien que le produit se trouve en bon tat Firmenstempel und Unterschrift des Einzelhandlers Stamp and signature of dealer Cachet et signature du vendeur Wir gewahren auf dieses Erzeugnis eine This product is Sur ce produit nous accordons une Garantie von warrantied for garantie de Graupner Zentralservice Postanschrift Graupner SJ GmbH Service Henriettenstrasse 96 D 73230 Kirchheim Servicehotline Mo Do 09 15 17 00 Freitag 09 15 13 00 Uhr aus deutschen Netzen 07021 72 21 30 aus ausl ndischen Netzen 0049 7021 72 21 30 Email service graupner de weitere Servicestellen finden Sie im Internet unter http www graupner de de service servicestellen aspx For adresses of service points outside of germany please refer to www graupner de en service servicepoints aspx Pour adresses des points de service situes en dehors de l Allemagne s il vous plait se r f rer a www graupner de fr service service aspx Garantie Urkunde Warranty certificate Certificat de garantie Polaron EX 1400 Best Nr S2018 bergabedatum Date of purchase delivery Date d achat Name des Kaufers Owner s name Nom de l acheteur Strae Wohnort Complete address Adresse complete mum
57. scharge parameters In this menu you can see the actual parameters as electrical data of your LiFe Lilo and LiPo bat teries and if desired also balance them The selected location is displayed at the top of the screen and can be changed by tapping with your finger or with the supplied pen on the memory location field Similarly proceed with the other option fields as shown below Parameter Short description Cell count Cells number of the battery connected to the respective charger balancer Battery voltage Actual voltage of the batteries connected to the respective charge port Medium voltage Battery voltage cell number average from cell voltage Differential volt Difference between the actually lowest and highest cell age voltage Max number Number and actual voltage of the cell with the highest cell voltage Min number Number and actual voltage of the cell with the lowest cell voltage Tapping the DEC button down arrow at the bottom of the screen brings to the second page of the BALANCE menu EREN in the second screen of the BALANCE menu is shown the current voltage of each individual cell of the battery packs connected to the CH1 or CH2 balanc 18 4 124 er maximum of eight cells 28 4 1 SH 0 000v 0 MR MOS 78 0 00 If the battery has already been charged or discharged or at least if it has been previously started a display of the internal resistance
58. should be removed whenever the device is not used Always turn off equipment after use to avoid deep discharge Recharge the batteries just for the right time The battery to charge should be placed when charging on a non flammable heat re sistant and non conductive pad Also flammable or highly flammable materials must be placed away from the charging station Batteries must be charged only under supervision Observe the maximum specified charge rate for the specific cell type Charge current must never be exceeded e Should the battery heat during charge to more than 60 C the charge must be stopped immediately and the battery must be cooled to about 30 C Never charge batteries that are hot or not discharged to the rated discharge voltage 1 Batteries and also individual cells are not toys and should be kept out of the The charge socket is not suitable for this use The charger sets the required charging current only as long as the technical possibilities of the charger are not exceeded Should it be provided a charging current that the charger technically cannot afford the value will be automatically reduced to the maximum possible value In this case the actual charge current will be shown in the display Make sure to check after a finish message that the displayed charge rate shown by the unit is the same you expected So you can recognize reliable and timely incorrect shutdown The pro bability of false indication
59. sk of fire No change ups may be performed The charger and the battery to charge must be placed during operation on a non flam mable heat resistant and electrically non conductive pad Do not place directly on car seats carpets or similar Also flammable or highly flammable materials must be placed away from the charging station Ensure good ventilation Batteries may explode and or burn through a defect Connect the charger with the original connection cables and terminals directly to the car battery As long as the charger is connected to the car battery the car engine MUST be off The car battery cannot be charged simultaneously from another charger Between the charging ports and the vehicle body it is possible to have battery short cir cuit Therefore never use the charger directly to the vehicle body The charge output and connecting cables must not be modified or connected to each other in any way Charging and connecting cable must not be wound up during opera tion Do not leave the charger unattended when connected to the power supply Operate your charger only in rooms with a smoke detector Connect only a battery that has to be charged to respective charging port The following batteries must not be connected to the charger o NiCd NiMH batteries with more than 16 cells LiFe Li lon LiPo batteries with more than 8 cells lead acid batteries with more than 12 cells o Batteries which require a different charge method from NiCd
60. sor is detected and is fine too appears OK on the left of the screen instead of the four points Now you can check the functionality of your controller motor combination as needed using the servo test function In order to check the motor speed and power as shown in the figure below you need the optional splitter Order Nr 58002 grind between motor controller and charger Submenu MOTOR In this sub menu MOTOR you can choose by simply tapping the correspond ing icons as break in program a motor test program with max four possible combinations of voltage and duration as well as a motor test program in all 1 GEAR IN three parts of the program the charger acquires both the power supply as well 2 PROGRAM as the power control of the connected brushed motor 3 MOTOR TEST MOTOR 02 19 42 o Display Connect your brushed motor directly to output CH1 2 and select the appropriate channel from the display After opening the submenu BREAK IN pull down in the lines time and voltage you may deem suitable values Pressing the ENTER button under the display it starts the break in process of your brushed motor and the starting of the motor is soft Display tire warmer Parameter Short description 2 Adjustable the range of 10 99 C default 55 C 1 Adjustable in t
61. st 60 Ah capacity 12 28V DC with at least 25A polaron power supply 12V DC 25 Order Nr 2012 700 W 1400 W 10 7V 10 900 mins off about 1485 g with Stand W D x H 88 2 x 203 4 x 196 3mm 2 independently settable 0 1 30A max 560 W at 28 V supply voltage 0 1 10A max 60 W 20 memories B Type 5 V and max 2 5A Output Power Graupner EH 1 8 LiPo Lilo LiFe cells 10 80 6 50 176 F by default 50 50 1 16 cells charge discharge cycle automatic normal linear NiCd 5 25 mV cell NiMh 15 mV cell Off 500 mA automatic 1 20 of the charge current 1 10 cycles wait time adjustable 1 30 min Charge discharge discharge charge 10 15096 1 8 cells Charge discharge storage mode normal fast 3 3V LiFe 3 6 V Lilo and 3 7 V LiPo 10 12096 ee OC 10 100 max 1000 mAh 1 12cells charge discharge 2V technical specifications Charger and power supply in general Display Operating voltage range Required car battery Required power supply Suggested power supply Maximum charging power At 12 V supply voltage At 24 V supply voltage Undervoltage cutoff oafety timer Weight Dimensions Connections Battery ports Charging current power per port Discharge currents power per port Battery memory per port USB charging port Balancer port Temperature sensor Charge distribution Ni C
62. teries should be charged in a LiPo safety case Order Nr 8370 or 8371 e Do not open batteries chemical burn danger NiCd or NiMH battery packs perform their best by first individually all cells are dis charged separately and only then the entire battery pack is charged Discharging should be done by the charger cell by cell Make sure that the charge discharge are done properly Charging single NiCd or NiMH cells or batteries with 1 4 cells can be difficult for the automatic shut off Since the onset after the full load point voltage drop is not very pronounced the automatic shut off cannot or do not respond properly The correct operation cannot be guaranteed in this case Be sure to check through multi ple monitored test charges if a proper shutdown occurs for the batteries you are using There is a serious fire and or explosion risk Capacity and use time For all current sources applies The capacity decreases with every charge At low temperatures the internal resistance increases reducing the capacity As a result the ability to provide power and holding the voltage can be reduced Frequent charging and or discharging programs can also lead to a gradual reduction in capacity However current sources should be reviewed at least every 6 months on their capacity and re place them if there is a significant loss of capacity Use only genuine Graupner batteries Disposal of waste batteries Every consumer is legall
63. tery Do not use defective or damaged cells batteries Overcharging and deep discharge lead to irreparable damage to the cells and damage permanently the capacity of the battery Never store batteries uncharged discharged or partially charged for long periods Be fore storing batteries charge them and from time to time check charge status NiMH cells should be 1 V per cell and Lilo LiPo cells should never be less than 3 V per cell in order to achieve an optimum service life Overcharging also damages the capacity of the battery Therefore do not charge any hot or charged batteries again High power charge and discharge shorten the life expectancy of the battery Therefore do not exceed the rates stated by the manufacturer Lead acid batteries are not high power rechargeable Never exceed the maximum charge rate stated by the battery manufacturer e When buying batteries ensure good quality first charge new packs at low rates and work up gradually towards higher currents Charge the battery just before you want to use them the batteries are at their most pow er e Rechargeable batteries cells must not be heated burnt short circuited or overloaded with excessive or reversed polarity currents Batteries cells connected in parallel with combination of old and new cells different fea tures as capacity and voltage made by different manufacturers brands or types should not be used A built in battery in a device
64. ures see display 2 of the menu Settings on page 43 in the range of 0 1 to a maximum of 30A Delta Peak Sensitivity adjustment of the delta Peak in mV per cell Default 5 mV cell NIMH Setting range 0 15 mV and NiCd 7 mV cell range 5 25 mV Trickle charge OFF 50 to 500 mA in 50 mA steps AUTO default value OFF Maximal tempera Setting range 10 80 C Default 50 C If the temperature sensor is ture connected the charge process is stopped automatically when that tem peratures is exceeded Maximal capacity Setting range 10 150 in 5 increments OFF default value 120 To avoid damage from overcharging the charge stops when the limit is exceeded Safety timer setting range 10 900 minutes in 5 minute increments OFF de fault value 120 min To avoid damage from overcharging the charge stops when the limit is exceeded LiFe Lilo and LiPo batteries Parameter Short description Voltage Maximum cell voltage at constant charge CV Current The default value inherited from the Profiles menu to 1C be ad apted within the Maximum capacity of the charge port rate and the charger features see display 2 of the menu Settings on page 43 in the range of 0 1 to a maximum of 30 A Maximal tempera Setting range 10 80 C Default 50 C If the temperature sensor is ture connected the charge process is stopped automatically when that tem peratures is ex
65. ut a balancer to the charger ee the cell count is based on the settings manually input and the outcome of the review appears as shown on the left example the displayed number of cells matches the actual number of cells of the con nected battery wait until after about 5 seconds as described below charge will start automatically the displayed number of cells however is NOT matching the actual number of cells of the battery connected then stop the automatic timing by pressing the INC or DEC key and then adjust the number of cells with one of these buttons accordingly As an indication of the manual intervention the color of the header information when prompted changes be ATTENTION As a result of incorrectly set number of cells or even a value too far from cell voltages due to the balancer port battery can ex si nn plode and or burn Press the ENTER button on the bottom right to start the discharge process C Auto Discharge current acquired from the menu DISCHARGE The discharge can therefore be adjusted as necessary only in the menu DISCHARGE Once the settings are matching with your wishes go to Start of cycle NEN the ENTER button on the bottom right of the display brings on the sec ond display page of the CYCLE menu In parallel the battery charger balancer checks the active channel CH1 or CH2 charge an
66. w at the bottom of the display brings from the second screen of the DATA menu to the third In this third display of DATA menu are shown graphically the charge dischar ge data 7 00 00 00 00 000 h Graphical representation Vc Voltage center the center line voltage value actually assigned Vr Voltage range vertical range of the voltage display After tapping between AUTO and MANUAL switchable In manual mode are 3 and 4 also manually settable 5 After tapping selectable axis value GR aphic V olt A mpere T emperature D 6 Factor of the horizontal time axis AT automatic 1 43 60 9 16 15 60 After tap the minutes and or seconds field to select the period of break in process Setting range m s O 300 m 59 s default is 5 m s 0 After tap the voltage field line to select the operating voltage value supplied by the battery charger for the break in process setting range 0 1 V 24 V in 0 1 V increments default value 7 2 V Displays the period since the start of the break in operation Displays the actual output voltage or charge voltage of the buffer capacitor MOTUR H 02 19 54 BREAK IN Pressing the STOP button at the bottom of the display stops the operation Display Program Connect your brushed motor directly to output CH1 or CH2 and select the appropriate channel from the display After opening the submenu BREAK IN pull down
67. y obliged under the German battery ordinance to return all used and exhausted dry and rechargeable batteries Disposal in the household waste is prohibited Old batteries can be brought to the public collection points or given at our retail outlets and wherever batteries of the same type are sold You can return used batteries sent by us to the following address Graupner SJ GmbH Service Gebrauchte Batterien Henriettenstrasse 96 D 3230 Kirchheim unter Teck You make a significant contribution to environmental protection mum o Batteries and or cells that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer for the charging currents occurring during charging with this charger o Already fully charged or hot or not completely empty cells or batteries o Batteries or cells with integrated charging or disconnecting device o Batteries or cells that are installed in a device or that are electrically connected to oth er components To avoid short circuits between the banana plugs fitted to the charge leads please al ways connect the charge leads to the charger and only then to the battery When discon necting proceed in reverse order e When charging a transmitter an interruption of charge can even for short periods let the charge voltage rise in such a way that the transmitter is destroyed by the overvoltage immediately Risk of fire reach of children Before each use check the proper condition of the bat

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