Team Corally RACE 60 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Item-No. C-48485
Li-Fe
2-4
Li-Po
HV 2-4
Li-Po
2-4
6A
Charge
Current
60
Watt
ONE
Output
AC
Worldwide
100-240V
Li-Ion
2-4
Ni-Cd
6-8
Ni-MH
6-8
PB
2-12V

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INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................03
SPECIAL FEATURES............................................................................................05
WARNING AND SAFETY NOTES...........................................................................07
PROGRAM FLOW CHART ....................................................................................10
OPERATION........................................................................................................11
OPERATING PROGRAM .......................................................................................12
CHARGING PROGRAM ........................................................................................15
BATTERY MEMORY SET AND CALL OUT..............................................................16
SYSTEM SETTING ..............................................................................................18
BATTERY METER................................................................................................20
BATTERY RESISTANCE METER............................................................................21
WARNING AND ERROR MESSAGE .......................................................................22
SOFTWARE “CHARGE MASTER” .........................................................................23
THE SET CONTAINS............................................................................................23
SPECIFICATION ..................................................................................................24
CONFORMITY DECLARATION..............................................................................25
COMMONLY USED TERMS..................................................................................26
WARRANTY AND SERVICE ..................................................................................27
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Congratulations on your choice of Team Corally Race 60 AC Professional Balance Charger/
Discharger. This unit is simple to use, but the operation of a sophisticated automatic charger
such as Race 60 does require some knowledge on the part of the user. These operating
instructions are designed to ensure that you quickly become familiar with its functions. It is
therefore important that you read right through the Operating Instructions, Warning and Safety
Notes before you attempt to use your new charger for the first time. We hope you have many
years of pleasure and success with your new battery charger.
Team Corally Race 60 is an AC input charger/discharger with compact size (112x106x54mm).
Like most TC chargers, it supports TVC (Terminal Voltage Control), Battery Meter and can be
connected to PC for PC control and firmware upgrade. And there are Automatic Charging
Current Limit, Capacity Limit, Temperature Threshold and Processing Time Limit for maximum
safety.
The maximum charging power of Race 60 is 60W with maximum charging current 6A and
discharging current 2A. It is a high-performance micro processor control charge/discharge
station with battery management suitable for use with all current battery types, LiPo, Lilon,
LiFe, NiCd, NiHM, PB and also new generation LiHV with end voltage 4.35V.
Please BE SURE to read these INSTRUCTIONS, WARNING and SAFETY NOTES before you use
the charger for the first time. It can be dangerous to mis-handle batteries and battery chargers,
as there is always a risk of batteries catching fire and exploding.
INTRODUCTION

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INTRODUCTION
Please read this entire operating manual completely and attentively before using this product,
as it covers a wide range of information on operating and safety. Or please do use this product
in company with a specialist!
Scroll Through the Main
Menu, Stop Any Charge
Processes
AC Input
Power Port
AC 100-240V
LCD-Display
Smart
Ventilation Fan
Resume or Start
Charge Processes
Confirm Any Action
PC LinkTemperature
Sensor Port
Output Charge
Lead 4mm
Banana Plug
Balance Lead
Socket JST-XH
Ports
Alter Values
See the Status of
Individual Cells in
Balance Charge Mode

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FEATURES
Optimized Operating Software
Team Corally Race 60 features the so-called AUTO function that set the feeding current during
the process of charging or discharging. Especially for lithium batteries, it can prevent the over-
charging which may lead to an explosion due to the user‘s fault. It can disconnect the circuit
automatically and alarm once detecting any malfunction. All the programs of this product were
controlled through two way linkage and communication, to achieve the maximum safety and
minimize the trouble. All the settings can be configured by users!
Battery Memory (Data Store/Load)
The charger can store up to 10 different charge/discharge profiles for your
convenience. You can keep the data pertaining to program setting of the battery of continuous
charging or discharging. Users can call out these data at any time without any special program
setting.
Terminal Voltage Control (TVC)
The charger allows user to change the end voltage. (for expert user only)
PC Control Software “Charge Master”
The free “Charge Master” software gives you unparalleled ability to operate the
charger through the computer. You can monitor pack voltage, cell voltage and other data during
the charging, view charge date in real-time graphs. And you can initiate, control charging and
update firmware from “Charge Master”.
Internal Independent Lithium Battery Balancer
Race 60 employs an individual-cell-voltage balancer. It isn‘t necessary to connect an external
balancer for balance charging.
Balancing Individual Cells Battery Discharging
During the process of discharging, Race 60 can monitor and balance each cell of the battery
individually. Error message will be indicated and the process will be ended automatically if the
voltage of any single one cell is abnormal.
Adaptable to Various Type of Lithium Battery
Race 60 is adaptable to various types of lithium batteries, such as LiPo, LiIon, LiFe and the
new LiHV batteries.
Fast and Storage Mode of Lithium Battery
Purposes to charge lithium battery varies, ‚fast‘ charge
reduce the duration of charging, whereas ‚store‘ state
can control the final voltage of your battery, so as to store
for a long time and protect useful time of the battery.

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FEATURES
Re-Peak Mode of NiMH/NiCd Battery
In re-peak charge mode, the charger can peak charge the battery once, twice or three times in
a row automatically. This is good for making certain the battery is fully charged.
Delta-peak Sensitivity for NiMH/NiCd
Delta-peak sensitivity for NiMH/NiCd battery: The automatic charge termination pro-
gram based on the principle of the Delta-peak voltage detection. When the bat-
tery‘s voltage exceeds the threshold, the process will be terminated automatically.
Cyclic Charging/Discharging
1 to 5 cyclic and continuous process of charge > discharge or discharge > charge
is operable for battery refreshing and balancing to stimulate the battery‘s activity.
Automatic Charging Current Limit
You can set up the upper limit of the charging current when charging your NiMH or NiCd
battery, it is useful for the NiMH battery of low impedance and capacity in the ‚AUTO‘ charging
mode.
Battery Meter
The user can check battery voltage and battery internal resistance.
Capacity Limit
The charging capacity is always calculated as the charging current multiplied by time. If the
charging capacity exceeds the limit, the process will be terminated automatically when you
set the maximum value.
Temperature Threshold*
The battery‘s internal chemical reaction will cause the temperature of the battery to rise.
If the temperature limit is reached, the process will be terminated.
* This function is available by connecting optional temperature probe, which is not included
in the package.
Processing Time Limit
You can also limit the maximum process time to avoid any possible defect.

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WARNING AND SAFETY NOTES
These warnings and safety notes are particularly important.
Please follow the instructions for maximum safety; otherwise the charger and the
battery can be damaged or at worst it can cause a fire.
Never leave the charger unattended when it is connected to its power supply. If any
malfunction is found, TERMINATE THE PROCESS AT ONCE and refer to the operation
manual.
Keep the charger well away from dust, damp, rain, heat, direct sunshine and vibration.
Never drop it.
The allowable AC input voltage is 100~240V AC
This charger and the battery should be put on a heat-resistant, noninflammable and non-
conductive surface. Never place them on a car seat, carpet or similar.
Keep all the inflammable volatile materials away from operating area.
Make sure you know the specifications of the battery to be charged or discharged to
ensure it meets the requirements of this charger. If the program is set up incorrectly, the
battery and charger may be damaged .It can cause fire or explosion due to overcharging.
Battery
Type
Fast Charge
Rate
Nominal Cell
Voltage
Max. Charge
Voltage Cell
Min. discharge
Voltage Cell
Storage
Voltage Cell
Ni-Cd 1 - 2C 1.2V 1.5V 0.85V
Ni-MH 1 - 2C 1.2V 1.5V 0.85V
Li-Ion <= 1C 3.6V 4.1V 2.5V 3.7V
Li-Po <= 1C 3.7V 4.2V 3.0V 3.8V
Li-Po HV <= 1C 3.8V 4.35V 3.3V 3.9V
Li-Fe <= 4C 3.3V 3.6V 2.0V 3.3V
PB <= 0.4C 2V 2.46V 1.75V
Standard Battery Parameters
Be very careful to choose the correct voltage for different types of battery otherwise you
may cause damage to the batteries. Incorrect settings could cause the cells to fire or
explode.

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WARNING AND SAFETY NOTES
Never attempt to charge or discharge the following types of batteries.
A battery pack which consists of different types of cells (including different manufacturers)
A battery that is already fully charged or just slightly discharged.
Non-rechargeable batteries (Explosion hazard).
Batteries that require a different charge technique from NiCd, NiMh, LiPo or Gelcell (Pb,
Lead acid).
A faulty or damaged battery.
A battery fitted with an integral charge circuit or a protection circuit.
Batteries installed in a device or which are electrically linked to other components.
Batteries that are not expressly stated by the manufacturer to be suitable for the currents
the charger delivers during the charge process.
Please bear in mind the following points before commencing charging:
Did you select the appropriate program suitable for the type of battery you are charging?
Did you set up adequate current for charging or discharging?
Have you checked the battery voltage? Lithium battery packs can be wired in parallel and
in series, i.e. a 2 cell pack can be 3.7V (in parallel) or 7.4V (in series).
Have you checked that all connections are firm and secure?
Make sure there are no intermittent contacts at any point in the circuit.
Charging
During charge process, a specific quantity of electrical energy is fed into the battery. The
charge quantity is calculated by multiplying charge current by charge time. The maximum
permissible charge current varies depending on the battery type or its performance, and
can be found in the information by the battery manufacturer. Only batteries that are ex-
pressly stated to be capable of quickcharge are allowed to be charged at rates higher
than the standard charge current.
Connect the battery to the terminal of the charger: red is positive and black is negative.
Due to the difference between resistance of cable and connector, the charger can not
detect resistance of the battery pack, the essential requirement for the charger to work
properly is that the charge lead should be of adequate conductor cross-section, and high
quality connectors which are normally goldplated should be fitted to both ends.
Always refer to the manual by battery manufacturer about charging methods, recom-
mended charging current and charging time. Especially, the lithium battery should be
charged according the charging instruction provided by the manufacturer strictly.

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WARNING AND SAFETY NOTES
Attention should be paid to the connection of lithium battery especially.
Do not attempt to disassemble the battery pack arbitrarily.
Please get highlighted that lithium battery packs can be wired in parallel and in series. In
the parallel connection, the battery s capacity is calculated by multiplying single battery
capacity by the number of cells with total voltage stay the same. The voltages imbalance
may cause fire or explosion .Lithium battery is recommended to charge in series.
Discharging
The main purpose of discharging is to clean residual capacity of the battery, or to reduce
the battery voltage to a defined level. The same attention should be paid to the discharg-
ing process as charging. The final discharge voltage should be set up correctly to avoid
deep-discharging. Lithium battery can not be discharged to lower than the minimum
voltage, or it will cause a rapid loss of capacity or a total failure. Generally, lithium battery
doesn‘t need to be discharged. Please pay attention to the minimum voltage of lithium
battery to protect the battery.
Some rechargeable batteries have a memory effect. If they are partly used and recharged
before the whole charge is accomplished, they remember this and will only use that part
of their capacity next time. This is a memory effect. It is said that NiCd and NiMH batteries
are suffering from memory effect. NiCd has more memory effect than NiMH.

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PROGRAM FLOW CHART

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OPERATION
BATT PROG / STOP Button:
It is used to stop the progress or go back to previous step/screen
DEC Button:
It is used to go through the menus and decrease the parameter value
INC Button:
It is used to go through the menus and increase the parameter value
ENTER / START Button:
It is used to enter parameter or store parameter on screen.
When you are willing to alter the parameter value in the program, press the START/ENTER
button to make it blink then change the value by pressing DEC and INC button. The value
will be stored by re-pressing the START/ENTER button. If there is another parameter
can be altered in the same screen, when you confirm the first parameter value, the next
parameter value will start to blink which means it is ready to alert.
When you are willing to start the progress, press and hold the START/ENTER button for 3
seconds. When you are willing to stop the progress or go back to previous step/screen,
press the BATT PROG/STOP button once.
When you power on the charger, it will enter LiPo Battery balance program directly.
You could change the mode (balance mode, normal charge mode, fast charge mode,
store mode or discharge mode), enter the desired charging/discharging mode, set the
referred parameter and start the progress.
If you have no request for LiPo Battery program, please press the BATT PROG/STOP
button to enter BATT PROGRAM screen.

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Here is the detailed procedure to make the charger work. All the screens and operations
will take Li-Po BALANCE CHARGE program for example:
1. Connection
A) Connecting to power source
It is an AC charger only.
Please insert the AC power cord to the wall socket (100-240V) directly to power it on.
B) Connecting the battery
Important: Before connecting a battery it is absolutely essential to check one last
time that you have set the parameters correctly. If the settings are incorrect, the
battery may be damaged, and could even burst into flames or explode. To avoid
short circuits between the banana plugs, always connect the charge leads to the
charger first, and only then to the battery. Reverse the sequence when disconnect-
ing the pack.
C) Balance Socket
In default setting, for safety issue, it requests to use balance charging wire with
balance board to charge Lithium batteries in all modes.
If the charging battery has no balance wire, please disable this function in system
setting program as following.
The balance wire attached to the battery must be connected to the charger with the
black wire aligned with the negative marking. Take care to maintain correct polarity!
(See the wiring diagram below.)
This diagram shows the correct way to connect your battery to the Race 60 while
charging in the balance charge program mode.
BATT/PROGRAM
SYSTEM SETTING->
Bal. Connection
ON
ENTER
START Bal. Connection
OFF
INC/DEC
START
OPERATING PROGRAM
WARNING
Failure to connect as shown in this diagram will
damage this charger.
To avoid short circuit between the charge lead
always connect the charge cable to the charger
first, then connect the battery.
Reverse the sequence when disconnecting.

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Locate the flowcharts show the entire programming menu. It is highly recommended to have
these flowcharts handy while learning to operate this charger.
There are two main ways in which to set the charger:
(1). A memory profile is available for setting and storing pertinent information for up to 10
different batteries. Once a battery’s information is stored into a memory it will be retained
until changed again manually. Recalling a battery’s memory number makes the charger
instantly ready to go!
(2).
If you do not use the battery memories, this charger can be manually set before each use.
For following step, all are basing on manually set
3. BATT/PROGRAM Select
Press INC and DEC to go through all the programs and press
START/ENTER to enter LiPo BATT Program.
4. Mode Select
Press INC and DEC to go through all the modes and press START/
ENTER to enter LiPo Balance Charge Mode.
5. Battery Setting
Press START/ENTER, the current value will start to blink, press INC
and DEC to change the value and press START/ENTER to confirm
your setting. At the same time, the battery cells number will start
to blink, press INC and DEC to change the value and press START/
ENTER to confirm your setting.
6. Program Start
Press and hold START/ENTER for 3 seconds to start the program.
The charger is detecting the battery cell.
Rshows the number of cells detected by the charger and S is the
number of cells set by you at the previous screen. If both numbers
are not identical, press STOP to go back to previous screen to
recheck the number of cells before going ahead.
OPERATING PROGRAM

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OPERATING PROGRAM
R shows the number of cells detected by the charger and S is the
number of cells set by you at the previous screen. If both numbers
are identical, press START/ENTER to start charging process.
7. Charging Status Monitor
During charge process, real-time status will be showed as left screen.
VARIOUS INFORMATION DURING THE PROCESS
Press INC or DEC during charging or discharging process, you can inquire various informa-
tion on LCD screen .
Real-time status: battery type, battery cell, charge current, battery
voltage, elapsed time and charged capacity.
Voltage of each cell in the battery pack when the battery is connected
with balance lead.
Charged capacity percentage and average cell voltage of the battery
pack.
Final voltage when the program ends.
Internal temperature.
Temperature probe is needed to show external temperature
Cut off temperature
Safety timer ON and duration of time in minutes
Capacity cut-off ON and the setting value of capacity.

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CHARGING PROGRAM
8. Program Stop
During the charging process, press STOP to stop the charging process.
9. Program Complete
When the charging process finishes, an audible sound will be heard
Charging Program
Depends on different battery type, the operation programs are different.
Batt
TYPE
OPERATION
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
LiPO
LiHv
Lilon
LiFe
CHARGE
This charging mode is for charging LiPo/LiHV/LiFe/LiIon battery in normal mode.
DISCHARGE This mode is for discharging LiPo/LiHV/LiFe/LiIon battery.
STORAGE This program is for charging or discharging lithium battery which will not be
used for long time.
FAST CHG The charging capacity may be a bit smaller than normal charging but the
process time will be reduced.
BAL CHARGE This mode is for balancing the voltage of lithium-polymer battery cells while
charging.
NIMH
NICD
CHARGE The charger will charge NiMH and NiCd batteries using the charge current set
by the user.
AUTO CHG In this program the charger detects the condition of the battery which is
connected to the output and automatically charges the battery.
Note: you should set up the upper limit of the charge current to avoid
damage by excessive feeding current. Some batteries of low resistance
and capacity can lead to higher current.
DISCHARGE This mode is for discharging NiMH/NiCd battery.
RE-PEAK In re-peak charge mode, the charger can peak charge the battery once, twice
or three times in a row automatically. This is good for confirming the battery is
fully charged, and for checking how well the battery receives fast charges.
CYCLE 1 to 5 cyclic and continuous process of charge>discharge or dis-
charge>charge is operable for battery refreshing and balancing to stimulate
the battery’s activity.
PB
CHARGE This mode is for charging Pb battery.
DISCHARGE This mode is for discharging Pb battery.

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BATTERY MEMORY SET AND CALL OUT
The charger can store up to 10 different charge/discharge profiles for your convenience, and
the stored profiles can be recalled quickly without having to go through the setup process.
When you are willing to alter the parameter value in the program, press START/ENTER to
make it blink then change the value with INC or DEC. The value will be stored by pressing
START/ENTER once.
Note: All following screen are taking 2S(7.4V) LiPo battery for example
1. Battery Memory Set
Enter the battery memory program.
(10 different charge/discharge profiles can be stored).
Set the battery type(LiPo/LiHV/LiFe/LiIon/NiMH/NiCd/Pb).
Set the voltage and number of cells(2S-4S).
Set the charge current(0.1-6.0A).
Set the discharge current (0.1A-2.0A).
Set the discharge voltage(3.0-3.3V/Cell).
Set the terminal voltage(4.18-4.25V).
Press ENTER to save program.

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BATTERY MEMORY SET AND CALL OUT
Indicate the battery type and battery cell of the saved profile.
Indicate the charge and discharge current of the saved profile.
Press the START/ENTER for 3 seconds to call out the memory.
2. Battery Memory Call Out
Load the memory set
Press START/ENTER for 3 seconds to start the process.

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SYSTEM SETTING
It will be operated with the default value of the essential user settings when it is powered on
for the first time. The screen displays the following information in sequence and the user can
change the value of parameter on each screen.
When you are willing to alter the parameter value in the program, press START/ENTER to
make it blink then change the value with INC or DEC. The value will be stored by pressing
START/ENTER once.
ITEM SELECTION DESCRIPTION
OFF/ON
(1-720min)
When you start a charge process, the
integral safety timer automatically starts
running at the same time. This is pro-
grammed to prevent overcharge the
battery if it proves to be faulty, or if the
termination circuit cannot detect the bat-
tery full. The value for the safety timer
should be generous enough to allow a
full charge of the battery.
OFF/ON
(100-50000mAh
This program sets the maximum charge
capacity that will be supplied to the
battery during charge. If the delta peak
voltage is not detected nor the safety
timer expired by any reason, this feature
will automatically stop the process at the
selected capacity value.
OFF/ON
(20°C/68°F-
80°C/176°F)
The battery’s internal chemical reaction
will cause the temperature of the bat-
tery to rise. If the temperature limit is
reached, the process will be terminated.
Celsius
Farenheit
You can choose the temperature dis-
played by Celsius or Fahrenheit as you
like.
1-60min
A rest time allowing the battery to cool
down between charging/discharging
cycle.

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SYSTEM SETTING
ITEM SELECTION DESCRIPTION
Default: 4mV/Cell
3-15mV/Cell
This program is for NiMH/NiCd battery
only. When the charger detects the delta
peak value reaches the value you set,
the charger will say the battery is fully
charged.
OFF/ON
(
The beep sounds at every time touching
the buttons to confirm your action. The
beep or melody sounded at various times
during operation to alert different mode
changes.
OFF/ON
For safety issue, when charging Lithium
batteries, you are requested to connect
the balance wire of the battery to bal-
ance sockets in any modes, such as Fast
Charge, Storage Mode. This function can
be disable here.
Press ENTER to load factory default set-
ting.
It indicates the hardware and firmware
version.

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BATTERY METER
The user can check battery’s total voltage, the highest voltage, the lowest voltage and each
cell’s voltage.
Please connect the battery to the charger main battery lead to battery socket and balance
wires to balance socket.
Press the START/ENTER to enter the Lithium Battery Meter
program.
The screen indicate each cell’s voltage.
The screen indicate the total voltage, the highest voltage and the
lowest voltage