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AC/DC
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2-4 Cell LiPo / LiFe
Balance Charger
MANUAL
Welcome, Thank you for purchasing the Bias 0693 2-4 Cell AC/DC LiPo Balance Charger. Please make sure you read and fully understand the entire manual before beginning the charging process. If you read the manual and still are unsure how to use this product, please contact our Customer Service Department for assistance. Thank You.
CONTENTS FEATURES ...................................................................................... 2 CHARGER OVERVIEW.................................................................... 2 SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................... 3 EXTERIOR DESCRIPTION .............................................................. 3 HOW TO USE YOUR NEW CHARGER .......................................... 4 WARNINGS & ERROR MESSAGES ............................................... 5 LiPo BATTERY SAFETY GUIDELINES ......................................... 6-7 WARRANTY & SERVICE INFORMATION ..................................... 8-9
FEATURES 1. Automatically identifies cell count. 2. Begins charging pack upon connection and will stop charging when proper voltage is achieved. 3. User can easily adjust charging amperage based upon pack requirements. 4. Charger can be used as a voltage checker by manually setting the charge current to “0”.
CHARGER OVERVIEW The Bias 2-4 Cell AC/DC LiPo Balance Charger is an easy to use charger designed to charge 2 to 4 cell LiPo and LiFe batteries using an AC or DC input. This charger allows the user to charge up to a maximum of 4 cells at a time. The user can charge two 7.4V 2S packs at the same time*, or one 11.1V 3S or one 14.8V 4S pack. *When charging two 2S packs at the same time, the max charge rate will be 1.5A per battery
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SPECIFICATIONS 1. Charger Power: 40W 2. Supports JST-XH2.5 battery connector (standard balance plug) 3. Current rate range: 0.1-3.0A 4. Supports simultaneous charging of two, 2S packs, or a single 3S or single 4S LiPo or LiFe battery. 5. Supports AC or DC power: AC 100-240V, DC 10-18V
EXTERIOR DESCRIPTION DC INPUT
BUTTON 1 BATTERY SWITCH
AC INPUT
BUTTON 2 CURRENT RATE SET UP
LCD SCREEN
BUTTON 3 MENU SWITCH BALANCE WIRE CONNECTORS
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How To Use Your Charger 1. Use the DC input or AC input to power up the charger. 2. Choose the correct battery type (LiPo / LiFe) by pressing Button 1. Please refer to your battery charging guidelines. 3. Choose a current rate for your battery using Button 2. Please see top of page 7 for battery charging guidelines. Button 1: Switches battery type from LiPo to LiFe Button 2: Changes the charge rate, 0 Amp -3 Amp. (Set the charge rate within 60 seconds of plugging the battery in). Button 3: Menu display switches between 4 different interfaces:
MENU 1
LiPo NONE
MENU 2
1 3
MENU 3: Individual cell mAh input.
0.00V 0.00V
0.00V 0.00V
MENU 3
0mAh 0mAh
MENU 1: Total Voltage, current rate/time/charging status. MENU 2: Individual cell voltages.
0.0V0.0A 00:00:00
0mAh 0mAh MENU 4
1 3
---A ---A
---A ---A
MENU 4: Individual cell current rate. 4. Connect battery, the charger will identify the cell count and begin charging automatically.
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Charger Warning & Error Messages Input Voltage Error: When using DC power the charger input voltage must be between 10 and 18 volts to operate properly. If input voltage is lower or higher then you will get a “PW Err” power error. Charging Status Indication: “CHGING” will be shown on the left side of Menu 1.
Full Charge Indication: “FULL” will be shown on the left side of Menu 1 and current rate will “0”.
LiPo PW Err
0.0V0.0A 00:00:00
LiPo3S CHGING
12.6V0.3A 00:01:46
LiPo3S FULL
12.6V0.3A 00:16:35
WARNINGS Please read and fully understand this entire manual before beginning the charging process. Please keep charger out of direct sunlight. Do not store or operate charger in an environment where it may be subjected to heat, moisture, water or dust.
WHEN CHARGING TWO BATTERIES, BOTH BATTERIES MUST BE OF THE SAME CHEMISTRY, SAME VOLTAGE AND SAME CAPACITY. Incorrect connections may damage the battery, or destroy the charger and void all warranties. Keep chargers out of reach of children and pets. Children under the age of 18 must only use this product with the direct supervision of a responsible adult. This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause Cancer, Birth Defects and other Reproductive Harm.
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LiPo Battery Safety Guidelines 1. This charger is specifically designed for Lithium Polymer batteries. Never use NiCD or NiMH type chargers to charge LiPo batteries. Doing so will damage the batteries and may cause fire and personal injury. 2. Always charge batteries in a fire proof container, in the open and away from flammable materials. Do not charge batteries on or near wood, cloth, carpet, in your model, or on or near any other flammable material. Keep a chemical fire extinguisher nearby in case of fire. 3. Never leave batteries unattended while charging. Always observe batteries when charging so that you may react quickly to any problems that may occur. 4. LiPo cells feature a separate balancing plug that isolates each cell in a pack and charges it independently. This ensures that all cells peak equally and discharge at the same rate during use, preventing one or more cells from discharging past their safe low voltage cut off rating. The balancing plug can be identified by the multi wire JST XH plug. 5. Charge each battery pack individually. Never charge battery packs in series. Charging packs in series may result in improper charger cell recognition and an improper charging rate that may lead to overcharging, cell damage and fire. 6. Always check to make sure that your charger settings match those listed on the battery pack label. Refer to the battery label for the proper cell count and charging amperage setting. Selecting a cell count or amperage charge rate other than the one listed on the battery pack will damage the battery and may cause a fire. 7. Make sure the battery connections are connected in the correct polarity. Incorrect connections will damage the battery/charger and may cause a fire. 8. Always check battery pack voltage before charging. Do not discharge LiPo batteries below 3.0 Volts per cell. The voltage of a typical LiPo cell at rest is 3.7 Volts. If the battery pack appears swollen or damaged, DO NOT CHARGE, DISCHARGE, OR USE IN ANY WAY. Please contact the battery manufacturer for further instructions.
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LiPo Battery Safety Guidelines Cont. 9. Do not charge at over 1C current. C= battery pack mAh capacity ÷ 1000. Divide the battery mAh capacity by 1000 to determine the proper charge rate. Example: 1200mAh ÷ 1000 = 1.20 Amps Charge Rate for LiPo Battery Packs, example: a. 800mAh Capacity = 0.80 Amps b. 1200mAh Capacity = 1.20 Amps c. 2000mAh Capacity = 2.00 Amps 10. Battery Temperature is critical. For optimum performance in cold climates, warm the pack to 100Fº/ 37Cº before use. Please use the following guidelines: a. Charge Temp Range: 32 - 110Fº / 0-43Cº b. Discharge Temp Range: 32 - 140Fº / 0-60Cº c. Storage Temp Ra40 - 80Fº / 4-26Cº 11. If the battery swells or “balloons” or if the battery exceeds temperature guidelines, follow these safety steps: a. Immediately remove the battery pack from your model or charger. b. Place the battery in a non-flammable, well ventilated area. c. Observe the battery for 30 minutes from a safe distance. d. After 30 minutes, if the pack appears stable, is not swollen and does not show any signs of damage, return the battery pack to normal use with caution. 12. If a battery is deformed, swollen or appears damaged, DO NOT CHARGE, DISCHARGE or USE IN ANY WAY. Please contact the battery manufacturer for further instructions.
WARNING: CHARGING OR DISCHARGING A DEFORMED, SWOLLEN OR DAMAGED BATTERY WILL INCREASE THE RISK OF FIRE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY.
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Warranty and Services GENERAL WARRANTY POLICIES Bias warrants this product to be free of material and workmanship defects when new. This product has been checked for proper functionality and inspected before leaving the factory. If any component is faulty or was made incorrectly, Bias will at its sole discretion repair or replace it free of charge within 90 days of the original purchased date. All Bias products must be registered on the Atomik RC website to qualify for warranty support. Atomik RC is the ONLY Authorized Service Center for Bias brand batteries. Please visit the Atomik RC website and click on the customer service tab to register your products. A dated and itemized sales receipt must accompany any products returned for warranty service. Please visit the Atomik RC website for complete warranty instructions. IMPORTANT NOTICE Bias™ assumes sole responsibility for our products; therefore, dealers should not be involved in any warranty issues. All warranty claims are to be directed to Atomik RC® Customer Service. Before returning any defective product, please contact Atomik RC® Customer Service (www.atomikrc.com and click the customer service tab) to receive a Return Merchandise Authorization Number. A dated & itemized sales receipt must accompany any product returned for warranty work. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
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Warranty and Services Cont. Charging and discharging batteries has the potential for serious injury to persons and damage to property. In purchasing this product, the user agrees to accept responsibility for all such risks, and will not hold Bias™, it’s affiliates, manufacturers, distributors, or retail partners responsible for any accident, injury to persons, or damage to property resulting from the use of this product. This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause Cancer, Birth Defects and other Reproductive Harm. Be responsible, dispose of properly. GUARANTEE All products are inspected and adjusted individually before leaving the manufacturer and are guaranteed to be free of material defects and manufacturing faults.
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