PILOTAGE Simplex-4 User manual

User's Manual
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Introduction
Warranty
Precautionary Measures
Package Contents and Product Overview
Technical Glossary
Technical Specications
Determining Battery Type and Specications
Connections
Charger Settings
Charging Li-Pol/Li-Fe Battery Packs
Main Screen
Checking the Balancer Data While in Idle Mode
Charge a Li-Pol/Li-Fe Battery Pack
Discharge a Li-Pol and Li-Fe Battery Pack
Charging NiCd/NiMH Battery Packs
Main Screen
Charge a NiCd/NiMH Battery Pack
Discharge a NiCd/NiMH Battery Pack
Cycle a NiCd/NiMH Battery Pack
Error Messages and Symptoms
Troubleshooting
Contact Information
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Введение
Меры безопасности
Комплектность и краткий обзор изделия
Технические термины
Технические характеристики
Тип заряжаемых аккумуляторов и их параметры
Подключение
Установочные параметры
Зарядка Li-Pol/Li-Fe аккумуляторов
Главный экран
Проверка данных балансира
Зарядка Li-Pol/Li-Fe аккумуляторов
Разрядка (Li-Pol и Li-Fe аккумуляторов)
Зарядка NiCd/NiMH аккумуляторов
Главный экран
Зарядка NiCd/NiMH аккумуляторов(Общие сведения)
Разрядка NiCd/NiMH аккумуляторов
Циклирование NiCd/NiMH аккумуляторов
Сообщение об ошибках
Поиск и устранение неисправностей
Контактная информация
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INSTRUCTIONS
Pilotage Simplex-6
Multi Chemistry Battery Charger/Discharger
Pilotage Simplex-4
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Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of Pilotage Electronics’ Simplex-4 Multi Chemistry Charger/
Discharger. This charger has been engineered and designed to fulll the needs of radio control
modeling enthusiasts. Pilotage has taken great pains to incorporate the most up-to-date battery
charging technology available into this product.
Some of the Simplex-4’s advanced features are:
a) Engineered for safe Li-Pol and Li-Fe battery pack charging
b) Individual cell overcharge protection (when balancing)
c) 20 programmable memories for each battery type
d) Adjustable charge mode algorithms
e) Adjustable discharge cut-o voltage
f) Fast balance charging
g) Backlit easy to read LCD display
h) Li-Pol and Li-Fe battery recovery mode
i) Input/output polarity protection
Though the Simplex-4 is loaded with features, the interface remains simple and easy to use. This
charger is suitable for novices and expert modelers alike. Please keep in mind that this product
is not a toy. It is an advanced charger that utilizes currents up to 10A. We hope that this product
will bring you hours of enjoyment and entertainment and serve you for years to come. Due to
the sophisticated technical nature of this charger, it is important that you carefully review all the
below warnings, precautions, warranty terms and operational instructions thoroughly to ensure
safe use. Please retain the box and this manual for future reference.
Due to the fact that Pilotage is constantly improving the quality and functional characteristics of
its products, some details, colors, and functions may dier slightly from the images presented on
the box and in the instructions
Warranty
Pilotage Marketing LLP guarantees that this product is free from defects both in material and
craftsmanship on the date of purchase. This guarantee does not cover any component parts
damaged by use or modication.
Pilotage Marketing LLP’s liability will under no circumstances exceed the original cost of the
purchased charger. Moreover, Pilotage Marketing LLP reserves the right to change or modify this
warranty without notice.
If upon purchasing this product the buyer nds defects to the product as a result of the
manufacturing process, he/she is recommended to return this product to any Pilotage store
located in the country of purchase to exchange or refund the product. Given that Pilotage
Marketing LLP has no control over the nal assembly or use of this product, Pilotage Marketing
LLP shall assume no liability for damage caused resulting from the use by the user of the product.
By using this product the user accepts all resulting liability.
If the purchaser of this product is not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use
of this item, they are advised to return this charger within 14 days of the initial purchase to any
Pilotage store in the country of purchase. The product must be in complete and unused condition
along with receipt of purchase at the moment of return.
The terms of the above warranty are not applicable on the territory of the Russian Federation.
Precautionary Measures
ATTENTION:
PLEASE REVIEW THOROUGHLY. NOT FULLY COMPLYING WITH THESE PRECAUTIONS MAY RESULT IN
A FIRE HAZARD!!!!!!!
• Donotusethechargerinsideofavehicle.
• Ifusinga12Vcarbatteryasininputpowersource,pleasecompletelydisconnectthebattery
from the automobile when using this charger.
• Neverleavethischargertochargebatteriesunattended.
• Priortochargingmakesurethatthespecicationsandtypeofthebatterymatchthesettings
on the charger.
• Makesuretocheckthatthecellcountiscorrect.
• Neverattempttochargeabatterypackifitappearstobedamaged.
• Useahighqualitypowersupplyforinputpowersource.
• Ifthebatterycellheatsuprapidlyorexpands,ceasechargingimmediatelyanddonotusethe
battery.
• Donotchargewhentheambienttemperatureisextremelyhigh.
• Donotuseanautomotivebatterychargerasapowersource.
• Ensurethatthechargingbatteryhasbeenconnectedwiththeproper(+-)polarity.
• Ensurethatthebatteryhashadachancetocoolpriortorecharging,ascellsmayheatup
signicantly when discharged at high current rates.
• Ensurethatthechargerandbatterypackhaveaccesstofreshairforcooling.
• Nevercoverthechargerwithclothing,pillowsoranyotherlooseitemwhilethechargeris
connected to a power source.
• Whenchargingbatterieswiththischarger,dosoinadry,coolplaceawayfromammableand
combustible materials.
• Neverstoreorusethechargerindirectsunlight.
• Neverexposethischargertoanyformofmoisture.Ifthechargergetswet,ceasefromusingit
to prevent short-circuiting.
• Afterchargingabatterycell,alwaysdisconnectthebatteryfromthecharger.Neverstore
battery cells when connected to the charger.
• Neverpunctureabatterycasing.
• Protectyourbatteriesfromjolts,bumps,oranyotherformoftrauma.
• Shouldthebatteryleakuidontoyourskin,ushwellwithwaterandconsultamedical
professional immediately.
• Afteruse,alwaysdisconnectthechargerfromthepowersource.
• Neverdisassemblethecharger.
• Neverusethischargerifthecasehasbeenremoved,orifthewireleadsfromthechargerare
fayed or bent.
• Neverdisposeofbatteriesorthechargerinare.
ATTENTION
This charger is not suitable for individuals 14 years of age and under. Any use of this charger by
minors should occur under the close supervision of an adult.
This charger includes small pieces that may act as choking hazard. Use and store it well away
from small children.
Introduction Precautionary Measures
Warranty
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Package Contents and Product Overview
Package Contents
Technical Glossary
Please take the time to thoroughly review the below glossary of terms as this battery charger
is sophisticated in nature and a clear understanding of the notations and terms used in the
contents therein is essential to guarantee long product life and safe exploitation.
Amperes/Amps/A Amperes is a standardized unit that classies the discharge rate of current
from the charger to the battery or vice versa.
Mili-Amperes/mA
Mili-Amperes is standardized measure of current. One mili-ampere
is 1/1000 of an A. Therefore, 1.5A (Amperes) is the same as 1500mA
(1.5x1000). Inversely 1000mA is equal to 1A (1000/1000).
mAh (Mili-Ampere
hours)
Mili-ampere hours is a measurement of storable energy capacity in a
given battery cell equal to the amount of discharge current that the cell
can supply measured in mili-amperes over the course of an hour. For
example a battery cell with a capacity of 3000mAh can discharge energy
constantly at 3000mA over the course of an hour.
Ah (Amp hours)
Ampere hours is a measurement of storable energy capacity in a given
battery cell equal to the amount of discharge current that the cell can
supply measured in Amperes over the course of an hour. For example a
battery cell with a capacity of 3Ah can discharge energy constantly at 3A
over the course of an hour.
CThe term “C”relates to the capacity in Ah or mAh of a battery.
LiPo/Li-Pol
Lithium Polymer, Li-Pol battery cell. “LiPo”on the LCD of the charger
indicates this type of cell. The annotation has been shortened to t the
constraints of the size of the display.
C Rating
“C” Rating is a specic term that relates to the rate that a given battery cell
can discharge its stored energy at. A cell with a 1C rating and a capacity
of 2000mAh can only safely provide discharge current at 2A. A similar
cell with a “C” rating of 5Cs can safely discharge the battery’s energy at
5 times the capacity. In this instance is at 10A. Keep in mind that as the
discharge rate increases the amount of time that the pack can provide
energy decreases. Hence a battery that discharges at 1C will work for one
hour to completely discharge. Note however that Li-Pol batteries should
neverbedischargedunder3Vpercell;meaningthatwhenuseditshould
only be discharged for approximately 40minutes at this rate until the pack
reaches3Vpercell.Likewise,whendischargingabatterypackat5C,the
cell will be completely depleted in 12minutes.
nC The current of fully charging or discharging a battery pack in 1/n hour. For
example, for 4000mAh battery pack, 1C means 4A, 2C means 8A, etc.
nS A battery with n cells in series connection. For example, a 2s Li-Pol battery
packhasthevoltageof2cells(3.7x2=7.4V).
CC Charge Constant current charge
CV Charge Constant voltage charge
CH Higher cell voltage
CL Lower cell voltage
Imbalance voltage Maximum allowable voltage dierence between any cells within a pack
E- End of discharge
F- Charge nished
Product Overview
a) Input Lead w/4mm Bullet Connector
b) CoolingVent
c) Backlit LCD Panel
d) Select/Mode Button
e) Increase Button
f) Decrease Button
g) Enter/Stop Button
h) Output Socket 4mm Bullet Type
i) Balancer Adapter Lead Socket
1) Pilotage Electronics Simplex-4 Charger/Discharger
2) Pilotage Li-Pol/Li-Fe Balancer Adapter
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Technical Specications
• InputPower: 10-18VDC/10Aatmaximumchargerate
• MemoryProle: 20memoriesforeachbatterytype
• SupportedBatteryChemistries:
· Li- Pol/NiMH/NiCd/Li-Fe
· Li-Pol: 1-4cells
   - CCtoCVChargeVoltage: 4.18V/cell
   - FullChargeVoltage: 4.2V/cell
· Li-Fe: 1-4cells
   - CCtoCVChargeVoltage: 3.6V/cell
   - FullChargeVoltage: 3.65V/cell
· NiMH/NiCd: 1-10cells
• ChargeCurrent: 0.25A–10A
• ChargeControlLi-Pol/Li-Fe: CC/CV
• ChargeControlNiCd/NiMH: CC–Vdeltapeak
• MaximumCyclesCount: 9cycles
• DischargeRate: 100mA–1A
• DischargeCapacity: 8watt(max1A)
• CapacityDisplay: 0-9999mAh
• TimeoutLimit: 2-10hours(userselectable)
• DisplayTolerance: 0.5%
• DisplayType: backlit2x16dotLCD
• ChargerMaximumOutput: 80watts
• OutputChargeTerminal: 4mmstandardbananasocket
• InputWire: 16AWGsiliconinsulated
• Size:  118x85x28mm/4.65”x3.4”x1.1”
• Weight: 280g/9.9oz
Determining Battery Type and Specications
Prior to connecting any battery to your Pilotage Electronics Simplex-4 it is essential that you
determine the type of battery and its specications prior to charging it. Required information
about your battery pack can be determined by examining the label and any instructions that
might accompany the battery pack.
1) Type–isthebattery:Nickel-Cadmium(NiCd),Nickel-MetalHydride(NiMH),LithiumPolymer
(Li-Pol/LiPo) or Lithium Ferrite Nanophosphate (Li-Fe/A123).
2) Capacity–Thecapacityofyourpackusuallycanbefoundonthebatterylabelandisusually
denominated in mAh. Never charge a battery if you are uncertain of the capacity!!
3) Voltage–Ifnotexplicitlylistedonyourbatterypackyoucandeterminethepack’svoltagein
the following manner:
a. NiMH/NiCd–numberofcellsconnectedinserialmultipliedby1.2V.Forexampleapackof
6SubCNiMH/NiCdcellswillhaveanominalratedvoltageof7.2V.
b.Li-Pol–Numberofcellsconnectedinserialmultipliedby3.7V.Forexampleapackof3
Li-Polcellsinserialwillhaveanominalratedvoltageof11.1V.
c. Li-Fe(A123)–Numberofcellsconnectedinserialmultipliedby3.3V.Forexampleapack
of3Li-Fecellswillhaveanominalratedvoltageof9.9V.
Connections
Connect the charger to a power
supply:
Connecttheinputpowerleadstoa12Vdeep
cycle battery or regulated power supply. When
connectingthechargertothe12VDCpower
supply or battery ensure that the polarity
(+,-)onthechargermatchesthatofthepower
supply,“+”connectsto“+”and“-“connects
to “-“.
Note:
When you charge at the maximum rating, the
minimum input current required is 10A.
Connect batteries to the charger:
1. When charging NiCd or NiMH battery
packs, connect the pack to the output
terminal. Charging leads with 4mm bullet
connectors that match your battery are
widely available at hobby stores, hardware
stores, and consumer electronic suppliers.
When connecting the charging lead to the
output socket of the charger, and when you
attach the lead to the battery pack ensure
that polarity of the connection is correct.
2. When charging Li-Pol or Li-Fe battery packs
connect the battery pack to the charger’s
output terminal (observing polarity) and
connect the battery’s balancer connector to
the balancer adaptor. As a safety function,
the charger will not charge Li-Pol or Li-Fe
packs if they are not connected to the
balanceradapter.Useseparatewiresand
connectors if your battery’s output terminal
and/or balancer adapter do not match
those of the charger.
**Note: The battery type setting must be
correct (incorrect battery settings may result
in a re).
Technical Specications Connections
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Charging Li-Pol/Li-Fe Battery Packs
Choose the Li-Pol or Li-Fe battery type. Now you can charge or discharge Li-Pol or Li-Fe batteries.
IMPORTANT Li-Pol Charging Safety Notes:
• Neverleavebatteriestochargeunattended
• ChargeLi-Polbatteriesinareprooflocation
Main Screen
Uponstartupthechargerautomaticallydisplaysthemainscreenandthesettingswillremain
the same from the previous charging session. It is absolutely essential to select the correct
battery type. ATTENTION: CHARGING BATTERIES WITH THE INCORRECT CHARGE SETTING IS A FIRE
HAZARD.BESURETOCHECKTHEBATTERYTYPEPRIORTOPROCEEDING.ALi-Polbatteryisusedin
this section as an example.
Selecting a Memory Prole
Youcanchooseamemoryprolewhenthe“SEL”ashesintheLCD.Thechargemodesettingscan
be set in any memory slot from M1 to M20. The previously used charge settings can be stored to
a specically assigned memory slot. In memory mode, the charger uses one prole from M1 to
M20. In normal mode, previously used charge settings are active.
While at the main screen, repeatedly press the [SEL] key, you can choose between charge and
discharge modes.
LiPo CHARGE[Sel]
3sPACK C=5.00A
LiPo CHARGE[M20]
3sPACK C=5.00A LiPo CHARGE 3sPACK C=5.00A
Normal mode
Press [INC] or [DEC]
to select memory
Press [ENT] to choose
the previously used
setting
Memory mode
Connect your battery’s balancer connector to the charger’s
balancer socket or use a balancer adapter to connect.
Press the [SEL] key quickly until the LCD shows the contents as
illustrated here.
The charger will automatically display the voltage of each cell
Press the [ENT] key to display the input and output voltages
While in Idle mode
[ENT]
CHECKING.…
INT Balancer Data
1=4.080V 2=4.05V
3=4.00V 4= N/A
INPUT= 14.009V
OUTPUT=11.656V
Checking the Balancer Data While in Idle Mode
In Li-Pol/Li-Fe mode, press the [SEL] key repeatedly until the LCD screen displays as illustrated
below. If the battery’s balancer connector is connected, the screen will display the battery cell
voltages.
[SEL]
[SEL]
[SEL]
Charger Settings
While powering up, the model name and software version will be displayed on the LCD for 2
seconds, following which the charger enters the main screen. Charger settings are saved from
the previous usage.
When in the main screen press and hold the [SEL] button for
two seconds, the charger will then enter“setting mode”. By
pressing the [SEL] button again allows you to scroll through
the menu options.
Press [INC] or [DEC] to select the required battery type:
Li-Fe, Li-Pol, NiCd, or NiMH, once you have found the correct
battery type press the [SEL] button. ATTENTION: Ensure that
the battery settings have been correctly selected prior to
starting a charge cycle.
The following steps for dierent battery type selected here
dier. Refer to the gure below and signs for guidance.
Press [INC] or [DEC] to change delta peak voltage settings
NiCd:5-25mV, NiMH:2-12mV, Default Setting: NiCd=15mV,
NiMH=5mV. Adjustment of this eld allows the user to
increase the amount of current allowed after the pack’s
deltaVdetectingchargingcutohasactivated.Thehigher
the number the warmer your pack will become as a result
of charging. Note: As the pack heats up as a result of the
charging process, the chances of damaging the quality of the
batteries in the pack increases as well.
Press [INC] or [DEC] to set the percentage of full charge
capacityofaLi-PolorLi-Febattery;valuecanbesetatthe
following values: FAST Charge, 95%Charge and 50%Storage.
Press [INC] or [DEC] to set the Li-Pol/Li-Fe discharge cuto
voltage. The cuto voltage for Li-Fe is adjustable from 2.50V
to3.60V, and for Li-Pol packs from 3.0Vto3.9V.
Youcanviewthestoredcyclememorydata.
“D”: Discharge capacity in mAh, “C”: Charge capacity in mAh
Press and hold the [ENT] button for 2 seconds to clear the
cycling memory.
Press [INC] or [DEC] to toggle the key tone settings: On/O.
**Press and hold [SEL] button for 2 seconds to return to main
menu screen.
Press [INC] or [DEC] to change the input power cuto
voltage setting (10.00Vto12.00V). This keeps you from
over discharging your battery while at the eld. Setting the
input voltage at 11V or above is highly recommended when
charging from a car battery.
Press [INC] or [DEC] to change system timeout settings. The
maximum operating time is adjustable between 2 and 10
hours.
Default Setting: 5 hours
Main Screen
[SEL]
BATTERY TYPE
NiCd
BATTERY TYPE
NiCd
Delta-V Setting
NiCd 15mV
LiPo CHG Option
95% Charge
NiMH NiCd
LiPo LiFe
LiPo LiFe
BEEPER OPTION
ON
SYSTEM TIMEOUT
MAX TIME: 2Hour
INPUT PWR OPTION
LVC: 11.00V
NiMH NiCd
Cycle Data Cy#:1
D:00000 C:00000
LiPo Dchg Option
CUT OFF: 3.45V
[SEL]
• NiMH/NiCd
only
NiMH NiCd • Li-Pol/Li-Fe
only
LiPo LiFe
[SEL]
[SEL]
[SEL]
LiPo CHARGE[Sel]
3sPACK C=5.00A LiPo DISCHARGE 3sPACK D=0.50A CHECKING...... INT BalancerData
[SEL]
[SEL]
[SEL]
Charging Li-Pol/Li-Fe Battery PacksCharger Settings
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Charge a Li-Pol/Li-Fe Battery Pack
1. Setting the Charge Parameters
Press [INC] or [DEC] to select
the desired cell count
Press [INC] or [DEC] to
change current setting
Press and hold [ENT] for 2
seconds to start charging
[ENT]
LiPo CHARGE
3sPACK C=3.00A LiPo CHARGE 3sPACK C=3.50A
2. Cell Count Reconrm Message
[5] Wrong
CELL COUNT
If you get this message, it means that the battery pack is at an
unsafe voltage level or that you may have set the wrong battery
cell count. Double check the battery pack’s cell count. Press [SEL]
and hold for 2 seconds to continue charging if your settings are
correct.
3. Li-Pol/Li-Fe Battery Pack Charge Process
The Li-Pol charging sequence is shown below. Each step is specially designed with the safe
Li-Pol charge algorithm.
CheckingPackVoltage:Thechargerscansthepackandthen
charges at the following rates at various voltages:
 FastChargeMode:above3.2V/cellLi-Pol;2.6V/cellLi-Fe.
 Initial0.5Achargemode:2.5Vto3.2V/cellLi-Pol
 Initial0.2Achargemode:1.5to2.5V/cellLi-Pol
Ifanyindividualcell’svoltageislowerthan1.5V,thecharger
will ask if you want to recover the battery. Press [INC] to conrm
starting the battery recover process, or press [DEC] to stop.
Initial charge: If the pack voltage is too low, the charge current will
be reduced until the pack voltage reaches a safe voltage. Wait for
the initial charge to nish.
If a timeout error occurs, please charge again or check the battery
pack conditions. This timeout error is caused by an over discharged
pack (see option settings for adjustment of this timer).
Press [SEL] key and you can view the input voltage, cell count and
charge option setting.
Press and hold [SEL] key for 2 seconds. The charger will display
the voltage of every cell.
Once the charge has been completed, the charger will respond
with beeps for several seconds and then display the information
as shown here.
Discharge a Li-Pol and Li-Fe Battery pack
Note1:
The discharge cuto voltage can be adjusted through the charger settings (See “charger
settings”). Never set the cuto voltage below 3.0V/cell for Li-Pol packs and 2.5V/cell for Li-Fe
packs. Not conforming to these standards will damage your battery pack and will cause a re
hazard if the battery pack is used.
By repeatedly pressing the [ENT] button, the cell count and
dischargecurrentwillash.Press[INC]or[DEC]tochangevalues
whileashing.Themaxdischargecurrentwillbeautomatically
adjusted when choosing dierent cell count. The more cells you
choose, the smaller is the allowed discharge current.
Press and hold the [ENT] key for 2 seconds to start discharging.
The LCD will show the battery voltage, discharge current,
capacity discharged, and the time spent.
Press [SEL] key and you can view the input voltage, cell count and
cuto voltage setting.
Press and hold [SEL] key for 2 seconds. The charger will display
the voltage of every cell.
[ENT]
LiPo DISCHARGE
3sPACK D=0.80A
Li 11.656V 0.80A
00088mAh 0:05:13
LiPo IN:14.099V
3S Cutoff:3.00V
1=3.88V 2=3.89V
3=3.90V 4= N/A
**Very Important: Be sure that the cell count is correct.**
ATTENTION: Do not set the charge current above 1C unless the pack’s technical documentation
explicitly states that it can be charged at higher C rates. Not doing so may damage your battery
pack and act as a re hazard. For example, if the battery pack has a capacity of 2100mAh, then
under no circumstances should you set the charge current above 2.1A unless otherwise noted.
Main Screen
Uponstartupthechargerautomaticallydisplaysthemainscreenandthesettingswillremainthe
same from the previous charging session. It is absolutely essential to select the correct battery
type.
ATTENTION:
CHARGING BATTERIES WITH THE INCORRECT CHARGE SETTING IS A FIRE HAZARD. BE SURE TO
CHECK THE BATTERY TYPE PRIOR TO PROCEEDING. A NiMH battery is used in this section as an
example.
Selecting a Memory Prole
Youcanchooseamemoryprolewhenthe“SEL”ashesintheLCD.Thechargemodesettingscan
be set in any memory slot from M1 to M20. The previously used charge settings can be stored to
a specically assigned memory slot. In memory mode, the charger uses one prole from M1 to
M20. In normal mode, previously used charge settings are active.
Charging NiCd/NiMH Battery Packs
Choose the NiMH or NiCd battery type. Now you can charge, discharge, or cycle NiMH/NiCd
batteries.
NiMh CHARGE[Sel]
V=Auto C=5.00A
NiMh CHARGE[M20]
V=Auto C=5.00A NiMh CHARGE V=Auto C=5.00A
Normal mode
Press [INC] or [DEC]
to select memory
Press [ENT] to choose
the previously used
setting
Memory mode
Start
LiPoCHG 11.656V
Pack Voltage
LiPoCHG 11.656V
Checking
Bat Voltage Low
Please recover
Li 11.656V 3.00A
00088mAh 0:00:56
LiPo IN:14.099V
3S FAST Charge
1=3.88V 2=3.89V
3=3.90V 4= N/A
F- 12.598V 0.00A
00088mAh 0:08:56
[SEL]
[SEL]
In the main menu, navigate to Li-Pol/Li-Fe discharge mode.
[SEL]
[SEL]
Note2:
We recommend using the Li-Pol and Li-Fe discharge mode only for checking the capacity of
battery packs as these battery packs retain their charge and capacity. Cycling is not necessary to
maintain optimal operational performance.
Note3:
Discharge will be refused if the pack voltage is lower than 50% of rated capacity (approximately
3.2V/cell).
Charging NiCd/NiMH Battery Packs
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While at the main screen, repeatedly press the [SEL] key, you can choose between charge,
discharge and cycle modes.
Charge a NiCd/NiMH battery Pack
In the main screen, use the following process to setup and charge a NiCd or NiMH battery pack.
[SEL]
NiMh CHARGE[Sel]
V=Auto C=0.50A NiMh DISCHARGE 5.00V D=0.50A NiMh Cycle CY#:1 C=0.50A D=0.5A
[SEL]
[SEL]
When[SEL]isashing,use[INC]or[DEC]tochooseamemoryslot
or press [ENT] directly to use previously used settings.
NiMh CHARGE[Sel]
V=Auto C=5.00A
Press[ENT]tomakethechargingcurrentashanduse[INC]or
[DEC] to select a desired current from 0.25A to 10.0A. ATTENTION:
Please consult the NiCd/NiMH charge rate chart at the end of this
section to determine optimal current settings to ensure long and
safe battery life.
NiMh CHARGE
V=Auto C=5.00A
Press and hold the [ENT] key for 2 seconds to begin charging.
The battery voltage, charging current, capacity charged and time
spent will be displayed on the screen.
NH 7.562V 0.44A
00008mAh 0:02:20
To check the option settings and input voltage while charging
press the [SEL] key.
NiMH IN:13.800V
DeltaPeakV: 10mV
In the main screen, navigate to NiMH/NiCd discharge function as
shown on the left.
NiMh DISCHARGE
4.00V D=1.00A
Press [ENT] to set the cuto voltage and discharging current
and use [INC] or [DEC] to select a desired value. The maximum
discharge current is limited to 1A to ensure safety. ATTENTION: To
ensure a long pack life, please consult the recommended cuto
settings chart at the end of this segment.
NiMH DISCHARGE
4.00V D=1.00A
Press and hold the [ENT] key for 2 seconds to begin discharging.
The battery voltage, discharge current, capacity discharged and
time spent will be displayed on the screen.
DC 7.726V 0.36A
00007mAh 0:01:30
During discharging, press [SEL] to check the input voltage and
discharge cuto voltage.
NiMH IN:13.800V
DchgCutoff:5.00V
In the main screen, navigate to NiMH/NiCd cycle function as
shown to the left.
NiMh Cycle CY#:1
C=1.00A D=0.50A
Press [ENT] to set the cycle count, charging current, or discharging
currentwhenashing,anduse[INC]or[DEC]toselectadesired
value. The maximum cycle count is 9 times and the maximum
discharge current is limited to 1.0A.
NiMh Cycle CY#:5
C=1.00A D=0.50A
Press and hold the [ENT] key for 2 seconds to begin cycling.
The charger LCD will display the left two screens, showing the
following information: current process (DC, CH), battery voltage,
charge/discharge current, current cycle number, capacity charge/
discharged in current cycle, and time spent.
DC 7.726V 0.36A
CYC#:D1 0:01:30
NH 7.726V 0.36A
00006mAh 0:01:30
Suggested Charge Rate for NiCd/NiMH Batteries
Capacity (mAh) 2 Hour Current
Setting (A)
1 Hour Current
Setting(A)
100-200 0.1 0.2
300-400 0.2 0.4
500-600 0.3 0.6
700-800 0.4 0.8
900-1000 0.5 1.0
1100-1200 0.6 1.2
1300-1400 0.7 1.4
1500-1600 0.8 1.6
1700-1800 0.9 1.8
1900-2000 1.0 2.0
2100-2200 1.1 2.2
2300-2400 1.2 2.4
2500-2600 1.3 2.6
2700-2800 1.4 2.8
2900-3000 1.5 3.0
1300-3300 1.7 3.3
3400-3600 1.8 3.6
3700-4000 1.9 4.0
4100-4300 2.1 4.3
4400-4600 2.2 4.6
**Delta peak voltage setting:
Discharge a NiCd/NiMH Battery Pack
Inthemainscreen,press[SEL]untilthedischargefunctionisdisplayed.Usethefollowingstepsto
discharge a NiCd or NiMH battery pack.
Cycle a NiCd/NiMH Battery Pack
Whileinthemainscreen,press[SEL]untilthecyclingfunctionisdisplayed.Usethefollowing
steps to cycle a NiCd or NiMH battery pack.
Recommended Cuto Voltage for NiCd/NiMH Batteries
Cells in Pack Rated Voltage (V) Cuto Voltage (V)
1 1.2 1.1
2 2.4 2.2
3 3.6 3.3
4 2.8 4.4
5 6.0 5.5
6 7.2 6.6
7 8.4 7.7
8 9.6 8.8
9 10.8 9.9
10 12.0 11.0
11 13.2 12.1
12 14.4 13.2
13 15.6 14.3
14 16.8 15.4
NiCd: 5-25mv adjustable
(Default value 15mV).
NiMH 3-15mV adjustable
(Default value 5mV)
If you have experienced an unexpected
undercharge or overcharge, simply
increase or decrease the delta peak
voltage in the charger setting. (The
default settings are widely used for most
batteries.)
[ENT]
[ENT]
[ENT]
[ENT]
[ENT]
[SEL]
[SEL]
[ENT]
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During discharging, press [SEL] to check the input voltage and
discharge cuto voltage. **The discharge cuto voltage should
be set in “Discharge Mode”as on page 13.
NiMh IN:13.800V
DchgCutoff:5.00V
During cycling, press the [INC] or [DEC] button and you can view
the cycle data (discharge and charge mAh) of each cycle.
Cycle Data Cy#:2
D:00008 C:00000
Error Messages and Symptoms
Troubleshooting
Error No. Error Message Solution
1 “NO Battery” Check that the battery is connected.
2“POWERSUPPLYHIGHVOLTAGE”
“POWERSUPPLYLOWVOLTAGE” Power input voltage is too high or too low.
3“BatPOLARITYINVERSION” Check that battery polarity connection is
correct.
4 “Failure OutPut Circuit”
Check that the battery and balancer
connections are not broken during charging/
discharging.
5“WrongCELLCOUNT”
Check that battery cell setting is correct and
check that balancer connector is connected.
(Li-Pol/LiFe only)
6 “Wrong Battery Type”
Check that if the battery type setting is
correct and the balancer is connected (Li-Pol/
LiFe only).
7“SYSTEMTIMEOUT” Increase the system time out setting.
8“BatVoltageOverCharge4.3V”(Li-Pol)
“BatVoltageOverCharge3.8V”(Li-Fe)
Check the battery pack voltage. The pack
may have one or more cells overcharged.
9OVERHEATPLEASEWAIT...
The charger PCB board is too hot. Wait
until the the PCB board cools and the
charging/discharging process will resume
automatically.
Problem Cause Solution
LCD panel does
not illuminate and
charger does not
turn on
Improper connection
to power source Check polarity of connections to power source.
Power source not
plugged in
Check if power source is turned on, plugged in
and operational.
Power source does not
provide proper output
power
Check input specications on charger and ensure
that they match the output specications on the
power supply.
Charger does not
detect battery
Improper connection
to charger Check polarity of connection to charger.
Li-Pol and Li-Fe is not
connected to balancer
Remember that as a safety option, this charger will
not charge Li-Pol and Li-Fe batteries unless they
are connected to the balance charge adaptor.
Battery capacity
low after charging
Charge current too low Check that the charge current is properly matched
to the capacity of the battery.
Battery damaged
Examine the state of the battery. If it shows any
sign of damage immediately cease using the
battery.
Battery is old or
capacity diminished by
memory eect (NiMH/
NiCd only)
NiCd/NiMHONLY-thememoryeectis
diminishing the capacity of your cells. Run a
number of full charge/discharge cycles to see if
the capacity increases.
Введение
Спасибо за приобретение зарядно/разрядного устройства Pilotage Electronics Simplex-4.
Это устройство специально разработано для обслуживания аккумуляторов, используемых
в радиоуправляемых моделях. При проектировании зарядного устройства использованы
самые современные технологии, обеспечивающие оптимальный режим зарядки
аккумуляторов.
Функциональные возможности зарядного устройства Simplex-4:
a) Специальная программа для зарядки Li-Pol и Li-Fe аккумуляторов
b) Индивидуальный контроль каждого элемента батареи при балансировании
c) 20 программируемых ячеек памяти для разных типов аккумуляторов.
d) Регулируемый алгоритм режима зарядки
e) Регулируемый алгоритм режима снижения нагрузки в конце зарядки.
f) Балансировка в процессе зарядки
g) Легко читаемый дисплей с подсветкой.
h) Щадящий режим зарядки, обеспечивающий продление срока службы Li-Pol и Li-Fe
аккумуляторов
i) Защита при перемене полярности
Интерфейс Simplex-4 простой и удобный для пользователя. Зарядное устройство могут
использоватькакопытные,такиначинающиемоделисты.ВНИМАНИЕ!Этоизделие–не
игрушка, а сложное электронное устройство, способное работать с нагрузкой до 10A. Перед
началом эксплуатации этого прибора внимательно изучите данную инструкцию и меры
безопасности при работе с зарядным устройством. Сохраняйте упаковку и инструкцию на
протяжении всего срока эксплуатации зарядно/разрядного устройства.
Компания «Pilotage» постоянно работает над улучшением дизайна и характеристик своей
продукции, поэтому некоторые узлы и детали могут отличаться от образцов, приведенных
в инструкции.
Меры безопасности
ВНИМАНИЕ!:
Тщательно изучите раздел «Поиск и устранение неисправностей», строго соблюдайте
ниже перечисленные меры безопасности. Несоблюдение любого из ниже перечисленных
пунктов может стать причиной пожара!
• Неиспользуйтезарядноеустройствовавтомобиле.
• Припитаниизарядногоустройстваотавтомобильногоаккумулятора(12В),отсоедините
авто аккумулятор от проводки автомобиля (если это не противоречит инструкции по
эксплуатации автомобиля).
• Неоставляйтезарядноеустройствоиаккумуляторбезприсмотравовремязарядки.
• Преждечемподключитьзаряжаемыйаккумулятор,убедитесь,чтовменюзарядного
устройства установлен соответствующий тип, емкость и зарядный ток.
• Убедитесь,чтовменюзарядногоустройстваустановленосоответствующеезаряжаемому
аккумулятору количество элементов.
• Незаряжайтенеисправные,соследамиповрежденийилидеформированные
аккумуляторы.
• Дляпитаниязарядногоустройстваиспользуйтевысококачественныеисточники
постоянного тока.
• Есливпроцессезарядкиаккумуляторбыстронагревается,изменяетформу,либо
ощущается необычный запах, либо выделение электролита, немедленно прекратите
процесс зарядки.
• Неиспользуйтезарядноеустройствоподпрямымвоздействиемсолнечныхлучей.
Error Messages and Symptoms
Troubleshooting
Введение
Меры безопасности
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• Неиспользуйтезарядноеустройствовусловияхвысокихтемператури/иливысокой
влажности.
• НеиспользуйтеавтомобильныезарядныеустройствадляпитанияSimplex-4
• Подключайтезаряжаемыйаккумуляторссоблюдениемполярности(+)и(-).
• Обеспечьтенадежныйпритоксвежеговоздухакзарядномуустройствуиаккумуляторув
процессе заряда/разряда/циклирования/балансирования.
• Располагайтезарядноеустройствоиаккумуляторнанесгораемойповерхности,на
максимально возможном удалении друг от друга.
• Всегдаупаковывайтезаряжаемыйаккумуляторвспециальныенесгораемыемешки.
• Некладитеникакихпредметов,ненакрывайтезарядноеустройствоиаккумуляторво
время зарядки.
• Используйтезарядноеустройствовсухом,хорошовентилируемомместе,наудаленииот
легко воспламеняющихся предметов.
• Нехранитеинеиспользуйтезарядноеустройствоподпрямымвоздействиемсолнечных
лучей.
• Оберегайтезарядноеустройствоотвоздействиявлагиижидкостей.Приугрозе
попадания влаги на зарядное устройство, во избежание короткого замыкания
немедленно прекратите использование зарядного устройства.
• Послезавершенияпроцессазарядки,всегдаотсоединяйтезаряжаемыйаккумулятор
от зарядного устройства. Никогда не храните зарядное устройство с подключенным
аккумулятором.
• Немодернизируйте,неразбирайте,невключайтезарядноеустройствобез
установленного корпуса.
• Оберегайтезарядноеустройствоиаккумуляторыотударовивоздействиясильной
вибрации
• Еслисодержимоеаккумуляторовпопалонателоилиодежду,немедленнопромойтеэто
место большим количеством холодной воды и обратитесь к доктору.
• Послеиспользования,всегдаотключайтезарядноеустройствоотисточникапитания.
• Неразбирайте,невскрывайтекорпусзарядногоустройства.
• Неиспользуйтеповрежденноеилисповрежденнымипроводамииразъемамизарядное
устройство.
• Небросайтезарядноеустройствовогонь.
ВНИМАНИЕ!
Это изделие не предназначено для использования детьми младше 14лет.
Это зарядное устройство содержит мелкие детали, которые представляют опасность
при проникновении в дыхательные пути. Храните это зарядное устройство вне
досягаемости маленьких детей
Комплектность и краткий обзор изделия:
Комплектация:
Краткий обзор:
a) Разъемы4ммдляподключенияпитания
b) Отверстия охлаждения
c) Дисплей
d) Кнопка «Select/Mode»
e) Кнопка «Increase»
f) Кнопка «Decrease»
g) Кнопка «Enter/Stop»
h) Разъемы4ммдляподключения
заряжаемого аккумулятора
i) Гнездо для подключения балансирного
адаптера
1) Зарядно/разрядное устройство Pilotage Electronics Simplex-4
2) Pilotage Li-Pol/Li-Fe балансирный адаптер
a
d
e
f
g
c
i
b
h
1)
2)
Комплектность и краткий обзор изделия
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