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1. 3 seconds return to the top of the SET menu e Capacity Cut Off values range from OFF to 01 to 99 in mAh x 100 For example a value of 50 5000mAh The default value is CA 60 We don t recommend using a value that adds any more than 10 of your battery pack s capacity KEY BEEP MENU This menu controls the charger s key press audio sound This key beep audio can be turned ON or OFF 18 1 From within the SET menu press the TYPE button to scroll to the BE Key Beep menu 2 Press the INCREASE or DECREASE buttons to select the desired key beep value either ON or OFF 3 Press and HOLD the STOP button for gt 3 seconds return to the top of the SET menu e Key Beep values range from OFF to ON The default value is BE ON LEKTRON 45W CHARGER USER S GUIDE LITHIUM BATTERY CHARGING The Lithium Battery Charging menu is suitable for charging Lithium batteries with a nominal voltage of 3 3V Li Fe 3 6V Li lon and 3 7V Li Po per cell Lithium batteries are charged using the Constant Current Constant Voltage method CC CV Constant current is delivered during the first part of the charging process and once the battery reaches a pre set voltage constant voltage is applied to the battery As the battery s voltage becomes equalized to the voltage on the charger s output the charge current will steadily drop When the current reaches an approximate value of 1 10C the charging process will end2. DC Input Power Cord w Two Plug In Alligator Clips e 1 PC Output Power Adapter Cord 4mm Banana to Male T Connector e 1 PC Multi Plug Balance Adapter Board w Adapter Harness OVERVIEW Use the information in this section to familiarize yourself with your Lektron 45W Digital Charger e AC DC Power Input In a Compact and Lightweight Design e Switching AC Power Supply Delivers up to 4 5 Amps of Charge Current e Built In XH Balance Port with Multi Plug Balance Adapter Board e Charges 1 to 4 Li lon Li Po or Li Fe Cells or 1 to 10 Ni Cd or Ni MH Cells e Charges Pb Lead Acid Batteries from 2 to 12 Volts e Easy to Read LCD Screen Displays Voltage Charge Current Time amp Capacity Custom CC CV Algorithm Safely Charges Li lon Li Po and Li Fe Batteries e Precise Peak Detection w Auto Trickle Charge for Ni Cd and Ni MH Batteries e Push Button Controls and Audible Tones for Easy Set Up and Control e Solid State Reverse Polarity and Current Overload Protection e AC Input Voltage 110 240V e Charge Safety Timer 180 Minutes e DC Input Voltage 11 15V i Cd Ni MH Peak Sensitivity 8mV 5mV e Charge Power Output 45W Lithium Balancing Accuracy 5mV Cell e Charge Current 0 1 4 5A Battery Capacity Range 100 9900mAh e Lithium Cell Count 1 4S Series Dimensions 4 3 x 3 2 x 1 5 Inches e Ni Cd Ni MH Cell Count 1 10C Weight 8 1 Ounces e Pb Battery Voltage 2 12V Ni Cd Ni MH Charge Power Output 35W Higher
3. Press to select the battery type increase programming values and select different data to be viewed on the LCD screen Decrease Start Button Press to decrease programming values and start the charging process BATTERY CHARGE CURRENT VALUES RECOMMENDED SAFE CHARGE CURRENT VALUES C X 1000 Where X Battery Capacity eg 2200mAh therefore 1C 2 20 amps charge current Nominal Voltage Level 1 2V Cell Ni Cd Ni MH Recommended Fast Charge Current 1C to 2C depending on the performance of the cell Higher discharge batteries can charge at 2C Nominal Voltage Level 3 6V Cell Maximum Charge Voltage 4 1V Cell Recommended Fast Charge Current 1C or Less 0 5C recommended Li lon Lithium lon Nominal Voltage Level 3 7V Cell Li Po Maximum Charge Voltage 4 2V Cell Lithium Polymer Recommended Fast Charge Current 1C or Less Some Li Po cells can be charged at 2C or more but check with the battery manufacturer first f in doubt charge at 1C Nominal Voltage Level 3 3V Cell Li Fe Maximum Charge Voltage 3 6V Cell Lithium Phosphate Recommended Fast Charge Current 3C or Less Check with the battery manufacturer first Pb Nominal Voltage Level 2 0V Cell Lead Acid Maximum Charge Voltage 2 46V Cell Recommended Fast Charge Current 0 4C or Less BATTERY PACK NOMINAL VOLTAGE VALUES Number of Cells Li lon Li Po Li Fe 1 Cell 3 6V 3 7V
4. 12V lead acid batteries that are commonly used in the R C model hobby PB BATTERY CHARGING Pb batteries are totally different from Ni Cd or Ni MH batteries They can only deliver relatively low current compared to their capacity and similar restrictions apply to charging them For this reason the optimal charge current should be approximately 1 10th of their capacity 1 10C Pb batteries must not be charged rapidly Always follow the guidelines supplied by the manufacturer of the battery 15 LEKTRON 45W CHARGER USER S GUIDE PB LEAD ACID BATTERY CHARGING PB BATTERY CHARGING CONTINUED 1 Connect the charger to its power source plug the output power adapter cord into the power outputs of the charger then connect your lead acid battery to the output power adapter cord 2 Press and HOLD the STOP or DISPLAY buttons for gt 3 je re seconds to navigate to the PB Charging menu 38 gt mAh 4S Time The charge menu you choose must match the battery type you re charging 1s gt v 3 Press the TYPE button to view the Charge Current 2s lt gt A screen The current charge current will be displayed 38 gt mAh 4S Time 4 Press the INCREASE or DECREASE buttons to select the desired charge current e Charge current values range from 0 1 to 4 5 amps We recommend 1 10C The charger will automatically determine the correct number of cells in the battery but you must correctly choose the charge curren
5. Charge and Setup Menus 9 Warranty Service INformatiOn nn 9 Quick Start Charging Procedures wu 9 SERVICE AND SUPPORT If you should have trouble with any of the information listed in this User s Guide or if you require additional information or help with this product please contact Customer Service at the address below Global Services 18480 Bandilier Circle Fountain Valley CA 92708 Phone 714 963 0329 Fax 714 964 6236 Email service globalhobby net WARNING PLEASE READ BEFORE USE Please read this entire Users Guide prior to operating your new charger It contains all the information pertaining to your chargers correct and safe use Using your charger as intended and in a safe manner will ensure your safety and help prevent possible damage to your charger or batteries Selecting the correct parameters for your specific battery is the sole responsibility of the user Incorrect parameter selections or incorrect use can result in damage to your batteries or to your charger The Lektron 45W Digital Charger is not intended for use by persons under 14 years of age unless closely supervised by an adult Before using your new charger read and understand the Warnings and Safety Notes section on the next page You should also read and understand any safety warning and charging information provided with your batteries Keep this User s Guide in a safe place for future reference 2 LEKTRON 45
6. 3 35 lt VT In I gt a seconds to navigate to the desired Battery Charging 3s l P mAh menu either Ni H or Ni C 4s Time The charge menu you choose must match the battery type you re charging 1s lt gt v 3 Press the TYPE button to view the Charge Current 2s lt gt A screen The current charge current will be displayed 3S4 gt mAh 4S Time 4 Press the INCREASE or DECREASE buttons to select the desired charge current Charge Current values range from 0 1 to 4 5 amps In this charge mode the charger s maximum power output is 35W therefore larger capacity battery packs may charge at a lower charge current than selected This is normal The charger will automatically determine the correct number of cells in the battery but you must correctly choose the charge current for the capacity of the battery being charged For more information refer to the Battery Charge Current Values section on page 6 or check with your battery s manufacturer 14 LEKTRON 45W CHARGER USER S GUIDE NI CD NI MH BATTERY CHARGING NI CD NI MH BATTERY CHARGING CONTINUED Make sure that the charge current is safe for your battery to prevent overheating the cells AAA AA A and 2 3A size batteries generate heat more quickly than Sub C batteries Most radio control system batteries should not be charged at currents greater than 1 5A unless suggested by the manufacturer Failure to fo
7. 3 3V 2 Cells 7 2V 7AV 6 6V 3 Cells 10 8V 11 1V 9 9V 4 Cells 14 4V 14 8V 13 2V Ni Cd Ni MH Number of Cells x 1 20V e g 8 Cells 9 6V LEKTRON 45W CHARGER USER S GUIDE CONNECTIONS Use the information in this section to connect your Lektron 45W Digital Charger and battery Failure to make these connections correctly can result in damage to the charger and or your battery CONNECTING THE CHARGER POWER INPUT 1 Connect the charger to its power source using either the AC input power cord or the DC input power cord and plug in alligator clips When connecting to a DC power source verify the polarity of the connectors carefully before plugging the DC input power cord into the charger Do not plug both inputs into the charger at the same time Use either an AC power source or a DC power source If using a DC power source from your vehicle do not start your vehicle before or during the charging process CONNECTING THE BATTERY 1 Plug the output power adapter cord into the power outputs of the charger making sure to observe correct polarity 2 Plug your battery into the output power adapter cord Depending on the connector type on your battery you may need to use an adapter available separately or change the connector on the output power adapter cord To avoid short circuits between the output power adapter cord connectors always plug the output power adapter cord into the charger first and only then to the batt
8. 7 LEKTRON 45W CHARGER USER S GUID PROCESS AND ERROR MESSAGES An internal malfunction with the charger has occurred pa pa l 38 LINN Contact Customer Service The charger detects that the voltage of your Lithium battery is lower or higher than expected Check the cell count and voltage of the battery carefully The charger detects that the voltage of one cell in your Lithium battery is too low or too high than the acceptable voltage for each cell Check the voltage of the cells one by one BLANK CHARGING DATA SHEET Use this blank data sheet to write down information about your batteries the models heir used in the charge current you use to charge them and the voltages mAh and elapsed time after each charge This will help you keep track of the different batteries you used and monitor their performance over time MODEL BATTERY TYPE CHARGE CURRENT VOLTAGE MAH TIME 18 LEKTRON 45W CHARGER USER S GUID WARRANTY AND LIABILITY INFORMATION LHS Electronics guarantees this product to be free from defects in both material and workmanship for a period of 90 days from the date of purchase During this 90 day warranty period Global Services will repair or replace at our discretion equipment determined to be defective otherwise the user is responsible for any charges for the repair or replacement of the equipment in question This warr
9. LALA i ELECTRONICS 77A a AC DC Digital Charger LiPo lon Fe Ni MH Cd PB 113 UY ile The Lektron 45W is a compact high performance micro processor controlled fast or slow charger with built in lithium cell balance circuitry It is suitable for charging Li lon Li Po Li Fe Ni MH Ni Cd and Lead Acid batteries from an 11 to 15V DC or 110 240V AC power source With a maximum internal circuit power of 45W 35W for Ni Cd and Ni MH and a variable charge current of up to 4 5A the Lektron 45W is a versatile and easy to use unit The clear LCD screen shows all data and is simple to use for selecting charge parameters The Lektron 45W includes a special multi plug style balance adapter board to suit most popular brands of Lithium batteries AC and DC input power cords and a DC output power cord with male T connector LEKTRON 45W CHARGER USER S GUID TABLE OF CONTENTS Service ANd SUPPOTt risans 2 Initial User Parameter Setup 10 11 Warnings and Safety Notes sissu 3 Lithium Battery Charging 112 13 Package COmtentsiissssccssscssanssisistarinssusseansosieteeansstes 4 Ni Cd Ni MH Battery Charging 14 15 WEP n aa nassedbattnthimnanianteitas 4 6 Pb Lead Acid Battery Charging 15 16 Battery Charge Current Values 6 Process and Error Messages 17 18 CONMECTIONS gaa NE 7 Blank Charging Data Sheet 8 Programming Flow CHaft issisiisiisiisiniisisis 8 Warranty and Liability Information 9 Navigating
10. LEKTRON 45W CHARGER USER S GUIDE NAVIGATING CHARGE AND SETUP MENUS When the Lektron 45W Digital Charger is plugged in the last menu you were in will be displayed To navigate throug he Settings menu setup option Press an audible alarm h the various screens and make programming selections use the three buttons on the charger s front panel NAME FUNCTION Press and HOLD to move forward through the different Battery Type TYPE menus and the Settings menu From within a Battery Type menu or press to choose the desired charge current or o stop the current charging process or cancel menus and the Set option values Duri between process v press to scroll thoug Press and HOLD to move backward through the different Battery Type ings menu From within a Battery Type menu or the Settings menu press to increase charge current or settings ng Lithium battery charging press to switch iews After the charging process is complete h various charging process information screens rrent or settings option values Press and HOLD From within a Battery Type menu or the Settings menu press to decrease charge cu o start the charging process Press to cancel an audible alarm QUICK START CHARGING PROCEDURES We ve provided this information to so that you completely understand get you using the charger quickly but as always how to use the charger we suggest first reading throu
11. Prior to charging your Lithium battery you MUST first select the correct Lithium Battery Charging menu for the type of Lithium battery you re going to be charging either Li Po Li FE or Li lo This setting is very important so make sure you check your battery type carefully and select the correct charge menu If you select the incorrect charge menu the battery can explode during the charging process The procedure descriptions and menu screens shown in this section show charging a Li Po battery The descriptions in this User s Guide and the actual menu screens on the charger may vary depending on what type of Lithium battery you re charging LITHIUM BATTERY BALANCE CHARGING Balance charging balances the individual voltages of Lithium cells in the battery to be charged The charger will monitor the voltage of each cell in the battery and control the charge current fed to each cell This will normalize the voltage of all cells in the battery and it will help to prevent over charging of one or more cells It s also possible to charge 1S Lithium batteries using only the output power adapter Itis not recommended to charge a Lithium battery that is not wired for balancing Such types of batteries may have no means to protect the equipment or the user from damage that could result from an overcharged cell in the battery pack his warning does not pertain to charging 1S Lithium batteries 4 1 Connect the charger to its power source plug th
12. RY CHARGING The Ni Cd and Ni MH Battery Charging menus are suitable for charging Ni Cd Nickel Cadmium and Ni MH Nickel Metal Hydride batteries commonly used in R C model applications Prior to charging your Ni Cd or Ni MH battery you MUST first select the correct Battery Charging menu for the type of battery you re going to be charging either Ni H Ni MH or Ni C Ni Cd This setting is very important so make sure you check your battery type carefully and select the correct charge menu If you select the incorrect charge menu damage to your battery may occur during the charging process or your battery may not charge properly The procedure descriptions and menu screens shown in this section show charging a Ni MH battery The descriptions in this User s Guide and the actual menu screens on the charger may vary if you re charging a Ni Cd battery NI CD NI MH BATTERY CHARGING For Ni Cd and Ni MH batteries a linear charge current will be delivered to the battery The peak detection method will be used to accurately look for the highest battery voltage during charge Once this is detected the charger will automatically stop fast charging and automatically switch to Trickle Charge mode 1 Connect the charger to its power source plug the output power adapter cord into the power outputs of the charger then plug your Ni Cd or Ni MH battery into the output power adapter cord 2 Press and HOLD the STOP or DISPLAY buttons for gt
13. W CHARGER USER S GUID WARNINGS AND SAFETY NOTES These warnings and safety notes are important and must be followed closely Please abide by this information and follow the instructions in this User s Guide closely for maximum safety otherwise the charger and your battery may be severely damaged Failure to follow these instructions can also result in fire injury to your person or others or loss of property e Only use the charger with the intended battery types Do not attempt to charge any other type of battery e Observe any cautions and warnings included with your battery This is especially true with Lithium batteries e Never leave the charger unsupervised when it s connected to its power source If any malfunction is observed immediately terminate the charging process e Keep the charger away from moisture dust dirt heat direct sunlight and vibration Do not drop it e The charger is designed to be powered by an 11 15V DC or 110 240V AC power source only Do not connect both at the same time e Double check all connections prior to starting the charging process e The charger and the battery to be charged should be placed on a heat resistant non flammable and non conductive surface Never place them on a car seat carpet or similar Blocking the vents on the bottom of the charger can cause the charger to overheat damaging the charger or even resulting in fire Keep flammable and volatile materials well away fro
14. anty does not cover cosmetic damage nor does it cover damage caused by misuse modification negligence abuse improper connections acts of God or damage caused by alterations by unauthorized persons This warranty only applies to the original purchaser and requires proof of purchase to redeem LHS Electronics shall not be liable for any damage resulting from the use of this product As LHS Electronics has no control over the use setup modification or misuse of this product no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any resulting damage or injury By the act of using this product the user accepts all resulting liability In no case shall LHS Electronics s liability exceed the original cost of the purchased product Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state WARRANTY SERVICE INFORMATION Before returning your product for warranty consideration the status of the unit must be within the terms of the Warranty and Liability Information section above When requesting warranty service please observe the following e Include a note detailing the problem or service you are requesting Include your daytime phone number shipping address and your Email address in the event w
15. capacity Ni Cd and Ni MH battery packs will charge at a lower charge current than 4 5 amps This is normal 4 LEKTRON 45W CHARGER USER S GUIDE OVERVIEW INPUTS OUTPUTS AND FUNCTION BUTTONS Input Power 110 240V AC many FA IRON AC DC Digital Charger LiPo lon Fe Ni MH Gd PB Power Outputs LCD Screen o J LETHE Input Power 11 19 DC Charge Rate i f Ce Lead Acid Li Po lon Fe Balance Port TYPE OESE DECREASE Type Stop Increase Display Decrease Start Input Power 110 240V AC Used to power the charger from a 110 to 240V AC power source using the supplied AC input power cord Power Outputs Used to charge Lithium Ni Cd Ni MH and Pb Lead Acid batteries using the supplied output power adapter cord The power output sockets accept 4mm banana connectors Red is positive and black is negative LCD Screen Displays programming and process information in an easy to read format Input Power 11 15V DC Used to power the charger from an 11 to 15V DC power source using the supplied DC Input power cord and plug in alligator clips Balance Port Used to plug the included balance adapter board into to balance charge 2 to 4S Lithium batteries of varying brand and type Type Stop Button Press to select the battery type and the charge current rate and to manually stop he charging process 5 LEKTRON 45W CHARGER USER S GUIDE OVERVIEW Increase Display Button
16. e need to contact you e If your product is out of the warranty period you may request an estimate of services at the time you return it for service An omission of this request implies permission for Global Services to service your product at our discretion e If it s determined that your product cannot be warrantied you will be contacted with an estimate of repairs e Carefully pack the product to prevent any chance of shipping damage then send the package to the address below We recommend using United Parcel Service Federal Express or Insured Mail Postage is nonrefundable Global Services Phone 714 963 0329 18480 Bandilier Circle Fax 714 964 6236 Fountain Valley CA 92708 Email service globalhobby net 19 LF A a F 9 ELECTRONICS Features and Specifications are Subject to Change Without Notice All contents 2013 LHS Electronics All Rights Reserved Revision 1 12 19 2013 Fe ce A Made in China P N 180621
17. e output power adapter cord into the power outputs of the charger then plug your Lithium battery into the output power adapter cord 1S and 2 to 4S 2 If you re charging a 2 to 4S Lithium battery plug the balance adapter board into the balance port then plug your Lithium battery s balance connector into the matching 2S 3S or 4S balance port on the balance adapter board 3 Press and HOLD the STOP or DISPLAY buttons for gt 3 je 4 e seconds to navigate to the desired Lithium Battery 35 gt mAh Charging menu either Li Po Li FE or Li lo 4s Time The charge menu you choose must match the battery type you re charging 12 LEKTRON 45W CHARGER USER S GUIDE LITHIUM BATTERY CHARGING LITHIUM BATTERY BALANCE CHARGING CONTINUED 4 Y The charge Lithium bati ype and capaci he Battery Charge Current Values section on page 6 or check with your Lithium 1s gt v Press the TYPE button to view the Charge Current 2s lt gt A screen The current charge current will be displayed 38 gt mAh 4S Time Press the INCREASE or DECREASE buttons to select the desired charge current e Charge Curren values range from 0 1 to 4 5 amps r will automatically determine the correct number of cells in the tery but you must correctly choose the charge current for the y of the battery being charged For more information refer to battery s manufacturer 6 Press and hold the START button u
18. ery to be charged Reverse the sequence when disconnecting If you plug the battery into the output power adapter cord first and the output power adapter cord connectors touch each other power from the battery will cause a short circuit resulting in possible damage to your battery 3 If you re charging a 2 to 4S Lithium battery plug the balance adapter board into the balance port then plug your Lithium battery s balance connector into the matching 2S 3S or 4S balance port on the balance adapter board 7 LEKTRON 45W CHARGER USER S GUID PROGRAMMING FLOW CHART Use this programming flow chart to familiarize yourself with the Lektron 45W Digital Charger s setup and charge programming menus 98SE lt AV 1dSIG ASVAYONI INCREASE A pa PE p ai rE sTo ua lt AsToR md LH cri s TIPE DECREASE stop 73se INCREASE A LEE PEJE gt on eestor ue se e CHE sECeeRE TYPE sTop 73sec INCREASE ri 4DE TYPE STOP rua ogee mso CHA TYPE BEGRENSE sTop 73980 INCREASE N a ig TYPE TYPE STOP Ti Bm NI H Eea neno CHA TYPE deo ease sTop 73se INCREASE A TYPE a TYPE STOP ce 3 00 s eee TYPE stop 73se INCREASE A nD TYPE J TYPE STOP uo EZS s e CHA DECREASE TYPE stop 73880 INCREASE c TYPE D mZ y 4 DECREASE PE STOP INCREASE A BEG M DECREASE TYPE STOP INCREASE A y DECREASE TYPE STOP INCREASE A M DECREASE 8
19. gh the detailed charging sections for the battery type you re charging w matching 2S 3S or 4S balance battery type you re charging Oo NCREASE button to select the 1 Connect the charger to its power source 2 Plug the output power adapter cord into the power outputs of the charger hen plug your battery into the output power adapter cord f you re charging a 2 to 4S Lithium battery plug the balance adapter board into he balance port then plug your Lithium battery s balance connector into the port on the balance adapter board 4 Press and HOLD the TYPE button to choose the charge menu that matches the Press the TYPE button to view the Charge Current screen then press the desired charge current for your battery Press and HOLD the START button to begin the charging process 7 After the charging process completes disconnect your battery from the charger hen unplug the charger from its power source 9 LEKTRON 45W CHARGER USER S GUIDE INITIAL USER PARAMETER SETUP Prior to using your charger you should program and verify the user parameters described in this section For example you might want to change the Key Beep option or change the Capacity Cutoff or Safety Timer values 1s lt gt v 1 Press and HOLD the STOP or DISPLAY buttons for S gt pA gt 3 seconds to navigate to the SET menu ne pe NI CD AND NI MH SENSITVITY D PEAK MENU This menu controls the trigger voltage for au
20. llow these guidelines can result in damage to the battery 5 Press and hold the START button until the charging 1s lt process begins An audible double tone will sound 2 and CHA will be displayed followed by charging jeD ie process information Viewing Charging Process Information ny AS v During the charging process the LCD screen will S gt A automatically scroll through different screens that 35 P mAh show various data about the current charging process 4s Time including the current voltage of the battery the current charge rate the current charged capacity in mAh and the current elapsed charge time 1s lt gt v 6 When the charging process is complete a series of 955 gt A audible tones will sound and the LCD screen will read 35 P mAh FULL and the charger will switch to Trickle Charge 4s Time mode In Trickle charge mode the charger will continue to deliver a slow charge at 1 10C until you press the STOP button or unplug the battery from the charger After the charging process is complete press the DISPLAY button to cycle through the various data about the completed charging process or press the DECREASE or STOP buttons to return to the main screen fi Pressing the STOP button at any time to terminate the charging process END will be displayed on the LCD screen PB LEAD ACID BATTERY CHARGING The Pb Lead Acid Battery Charging menu is suitable for charging and discharging 2 to
21. m the operating area e When charging Lithium batteries we suggest using a charging safety bag available from most hobby retailers e Be sure to fully understand the information for the battery to be charged If the charging values are incorrect the battery can be severely damaged Incorrect charging of Lithium batteries can cause a fire or explosion Never charge a battery than appears damaged and never charge a Lithium battery that is swollen in any way e To avoid short circuits between the output power adapter cord connectors always connect the adapter cord to the charger first and only then to the battery to be charged Reverse the sequence when disconnecting e Carefully verify the capacity and voltage of your Lithium battery before charging it It may be composed of mixed parallel and series connected cells In parallel the capacity of the battery is multiplied by the number of cells in parallel 2P means x2 but the voltage remains the same The voltage imbalance possible in parallel packs can cause a fire or explosion during the charging process We recommend using Lithium batteries in series cell format only 3 LEKTRON 45W CHARGER USER S GUIDE PACKAGE CONTENTS Before using your Lektron 45W Digital Charger make sure that all the required accessories are included This is also a good time to become acquainted with these various accessories e 1 PC Lektron 45W Digital Charger e 1 PC AC Input Power Cord e 1 PC
22. ng to the state of its electronics If an error occurs the cause of the error will be displayed on the LCD screen In addition messages relating to the current charging process may be displayed on the LCD screen PROCESS MESSAGES The charging process is complete and the battery is fully charged Remove the battery from the charger The charging process has been manually aborted by pressing the STOP button The Safety Timer has expired You can restart the charging process to continue charging the battery or disconnect the battery If necessary increase the Safety Timer value ERROR MESSAGES The DC input voltage is below 11 0 volts or exceeds 15V ake sure that the input voltage is within this range The battery to be charged is not connected to the output ake sure a good connection exists between the battery and the charger and restart the charging process The battery to be charged is connected with reverse polarity Reconnect the battery making sure the polarity is correct The battery to be charged has been disconnected during he charging process Reconnect the battery and restart he charging process An electronic interruption or internal malfunction with mt he charger has occurred If you believe the error is CRW something external attempt to restart the charging process If the charging process errors again there may be an internal problem with the charger Contact Customer Service 1
23. ntil the charging 1s lt gt v process begins An audible double tone will sound 2 gt A and CHA will be displayed followed by charging a ee process information Viewing Charging Process Information During the charging process the LCD screen will automatically scroll through different screens that show various data about the current charging process including the current voltage of the battery the current charge rate the current charged capacity in mAh and the current elapsed charge time is 1S gt v 254 254 PA a 38 4 gt mAh Time 4S Time If you re balance charging a 2 to 4S battery press the DISPLAY button to view the curre each ce DISPLAY 7 When th of audib read FULL nt voltage of each cell The LCD screen will automatically scroll through showing its current voltage then show the total voltage Press the button a second time to return to the previous screen 1S4 2S4 gt v PA gt mAh Time e charging process is complete a series e tones will sound and the LCD screen will 3Sa 4S After the charging process is complete press the DISPLAY button to cycle through the various data about the completed charging process or press the DECREASE or STOP buttons to return to the main screen Pre ssing the STOP button at any time to terminate the charging process EN D will be displayed on the LCD screen 13 LEKTRON 45W CHARGER USER S GUIDE NI CD NI MH BATTE
24. re charging a 3000mAh Ni MH battery at 3 0 amps it will take approximately 1 hour to charge therefore program the safety timer value to 2 hours 1s lt gt v 1 From within the SET menu press the TYPE button to 284 gt A scroll to the SA SAFETY TIMER menu 354 gt mAh 4S Time 10 LEKTRON 45W CHARGER USER S GUIDE INITIAL USER PARAMETER SETUP SAFETY TIMER MENU CONTINUED 1S lt gt v 2 Press the INCREASE or DECREASE buttons to select 254 gt A the desired hour value either OFF or 01 to 08 3s gt mAh 4S Time w Press and HOLD the STOP button for gt 3 seconds return to the top of the SET menu e Safety Timer values range from OFF to 01 to 08 in hours The default value is SA 02 CAPACITY CUT OFF MENU This menu controls the charger s capacity safety cut off value This feature sets the maximum charge capacity that will be supplied to the battery during charge As an extra measure of safety if the delta peak voltage is not detected or if the safety imer fails for any reason this feature will automatically stop the charging process at the selected capacity value 1s4 gt v 1 From within the SET menu press the TYPE button to 2s lt gt A scroll to the CA CAPACITY CUT OFF menu 3a P mAh 4S Time 1S gt v 2 Press the INCREASE or DECREASE buttons to select 2s lt gt a the desired mAh value x 100 either OFF or 01 to 99 384 gt mAh 4S Time 3 Press and HOLD the STOP button for gt
25. t for the capacity of the battery being charged For more information refer to the Battery Charge Current Values section on page 6 or check with your battery s manufacturer 5 Press and hold the START button until the charging 1s lt gt v process begins An audible double tone will sound 2 PA and CHA will be displayed followed by charging ie pman process information Time Viewing Charging Process Information 1S4 gt v 254 PA During the charging process the LCD screen will automatically scroll through different screens that 35 P mAh show various data about the current charging process 4S Time including the current voltage of the battery the current charge rate the current charged capacity in mAh and the current elapsed charge time 1S4 gt v 6 When the charging process is complete a series of A audible tones will sound and the LCD screen will 35 mAh read FULL 48 Time fi After the charging process is complete press the DISPLAY button to cycle hrough the various data about the completed charging process or press the DECREASE or STOP buttons to return to the main screen fi Pressing the STOP button at any time to terminate the charging process END will be displayed on the LCD screen 16 LEKTRON 45W CHARGER USER S GUID PROCESS AND ERROR MESSAGES The Lektron 45W Digital Charger incorporates various safety features to protect and monitor the system and verify functions relati
26. tomatic charge termination of a Ni Cd or Ni MH battery The effective value ranges from 9mv to 20mV per cell If the trigger voltage is programmed higher there is a danger of overcharging the battery If it is programmed lower there is a possibility of premature termination Please refer to the technical specification for your battery to determine the setting to use From within the SET menu press the TYPE button to N D 7 T scroll to the NP SENSITIVITY D PEAK menu en 1S gt v 2 Press the INCREASE or DECREASE buttons to select 294 gt A he desired voltage value either DE or 10 to 20 38 6 gt mAh 4S Time 3 Press and HOLD the STOP button for gt 3 seconds return to the top of the SET menu e Sensitivity D Peak values range from DE Default 9mV to 10mV to 20mV A We suggest using the Default 9mV value for both Ni Cd and Ni MH batteries SAFETY TIMER MENU This menu controls the charger s safety timer When you start the charging process the safety timer automatically starts running at the same time The safety timer is programmed to prevent overcharging the battery if the battery proves to be faulty or if the termination circuit cannot detect the battery as being fully charged The value for the safety timer should be generous enough to allow a full charge of the battery The value you program will differ based on the capacity of the battery you re charging and how many amps you re charging it at For example if you
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