RC System POWER X-80 Mode D'emploi page 3

• To avoid short-circuits between the banana plugs fitted to the charge leads, please always connect the charge leads to the
charger first, and only then to the battery to be charged. Reverse the sequence when disconnecting.
• As a basic rule always check that the charge quantity is approximately the same as you expected after the charger has indicated
that the pack is fully charged. This is a simple method of detecting a problem reliably and in good time, should the charge
process be terminated prematurely for any reason. The likelihood of premature termination varies according to many factors, but
is at its highest with deep-discharged packs, low cell counts and particular cell types which are known to cause problems.
• We recommend that you carry out a series of test charges to satisfy yourself that the automatic termination circuit is working
perfectly. This applies in particular when you are charging packs consisting of a small number of cells. If the cells feature has a
poorly defined voltage peak, the charger may fail to detect the fully charged state.
• Before charging please check: have you selected the appropriate charge output for the battery? Are all connections firm, or
is there an intermittent contact at any point in the circuit? Please bear in mind that it can be dangerous to fast-charge batteries.
For example, if there is a brief interruption due to an intermittent contact, the result is inevitably a malfunction such as a restait
of the charge process, which would result in the pack being massively overcharged.
• Be careful! A battery could explode or burn, if the charger does have a fault or if the user does choose the wrong
charging output and parameters.
5. Operation:
1. Connect the charger to an easily accessible mains power socket (220-240V AC, 50Hz).The red LED display will be on to
confirm that the charger is ready for use.
Adjust the max. charge current and charge voltage like shown in the table.
Doing not so or adjusting the wrong voltage or current can cause explosion and fire.
2. Make absolutely sure that the polarity of the battery and the polarity of the charging cable match.
- RED to positive pole (+)
- BLACK to negative pole
The charge current can be displayed in the LED display to indicate that charging is in progress.
3. If the charge current is lower as 0.1 - 0.2A, the battery is fully charged. Disconnect the battery from the charge lead, and
disconnect the charger from the mains socket.
4. In case of charging LiFe or LiPo batteries, you must use the LiPo-Balancer 5 plus #3064 or LiPo-Balancer 6 plus #3065 for
safety reasons. The maximum charge current must be limited to max. 10 A. Use a LiPo safety case #8370 or #8371.
6. Safety notes:
• Make sure to follow the correct polarity connecting the battery charger. In case of wrong connection you could cause severe
damages to the battery charger connected.
• Protect the charger from dust, damp, rain, heat (e.g. direct sunshine)and vibration. It should only be operated in dry, indoor
conditions.
• The case surface serves to cool the charger and must not be covered or enclosed: cooling air must be able to circulate
unhindered.
• Do not leave the charger running unsupervised.
• Power supply may become warm during use or emit a slight buzzing sound, this is normal and can be disregarded.
• Do not attempt to open the casing, as there are no user serviceable parts inside, and this may void the warranty.
• For indoor use only.
• The following types of battery must not be connected to the charger:
- Faulty, damaged or hot batteries
- NiMH or NiCd batteries
- Non-rechargeable batteries (dry cells)
7. Caution: explosion hazard!
- Batteries which are not expressly stated by the manufacture to be suitable for the currents which the unit produces during the
charge process.
- Batteries which are already fully charged or hot, or only partially discharged.
- Batteries fitted with an integral charge circuit or charge temination circuit.
Amerang Ltd
Lancing Business Park,
Commerce Way,Laincing
BN15 8TA West Sussex,
England
www.amerang-group.com
RCSystem is a registered trademark of:
Safalero S.r.l. (Italy)
Model Racing Car (France)
Amerang Ltd (UK)
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