Team Orion advantage iq605 User manual

ORI30154 Team Orion Advantage IQ605 - 220V EU Version
ORI30155 Team Orion Advantage IQ605 - 220V UK Version
ORI30156 Team Orion Advantage IQ605 - 110V US Version
ORI30157 Team Orion Advantage IQ605 - 220V CH Version
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Content
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ 3
Features ............................................................................................................................................3
Charger.............................................................................................................................................. 4
Charger Connections......................................................................................................................... 5
Power source..................................................................................................................................... 6
Battery connection ............................................................................................................................. 6
Battery charging ................................................................................................................................7
Lithium batteries (LiPo, LiFe and Li-Ion)............................................................................................ 7
NiCd/NiMH batteries .......................................................................................................................... 9
Lead batteries .................................................................................................................................. 11
Extra information display ................................................................................................................12
Modifying the charger’s default settings. ......................................................................................... 13
Loading the stored settings ............................................................................................................17
Error Messages ...............................................................................................................................17
Technical specications .................................................................................................................. 19
Package contents ............................................................................................................................ 19
Warnings .........................................................................................................................................20
Warranty ..........................................................................................................................................21

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Introduction
Thank you for choosing Team Orion’s Advantage IQ605 charger. This charger features the latest
developments in battery charging technology. It is designed to charge and discharge NiMH, NiCd, LiPo,
LiFe, Li-Ion and Pb (lead) batteries in the most efcient way possible. This charger has a built-in power
supply that allows you to connect it directly to a mains power outlet. It also has a standard 12VDC input.
Please read the instructions carefully to ensure that you receive maximum performance and reliability.
Features
12VDC or 100-240VAC power supply
Charges 1-15 cells NiMH/NiCd, 1-6 cells LiPo/LiFe/Li-Ion, 2-20V Pb batteries
Integrated balancer
Adjustable charge settings
0.1-5A charge current (50W max)
0.1-1A discharge current (5W max)
5 charge settings memory proles
Multi-level charge safety system

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Charger
Blue backlit LCD
Keypad

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Charger Connections
Left Side
Right Side
100-240VAC
power input
connector
JST-XH
balancing connector
Output
connector
Temperature probe/
USB connector
12VDC power
input connector

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Power source
The charger can be powered directly from a 100-240VAC mains power outlet using the provided power
cord. You can also use an 11-18VDC power source using the provided adapter cable.
Warning! Only use one power input at a time, using both inputs at the same time will create a
short circuit!
Battery connection
Connect the battery leads to the battery, respecting the polarities, red is positive (+), black is negative
(-). To use balancing, connect the LiPo, LiFe or Li-Ion battery JST-XH balancing connector inside the
corresponding connector on the charger.
11-18VDC Power Source 100-240VAC Power Source
OR
JST-XH
balancing connector
Output
connector

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Battery charging
The charger has default settings, which are compatible with the most popular batteries. If you wish to
change the default settings please go to p.13 of these instructions.
Lithium batteries (LiPo, LiFe and Li-Ion)
From the program select screen, use the STOP or - keys to select LiPo battery type and then press
the START key.
PROGRAM SELECT
LiPo BATT
LiPo CHARGE
5.0A 7.4V(2S)
By pressing the + and - keys, you can select the different function modes:
LiPo CHARGE Normal charge without balancing
LiPo BALANCE Balance charge using the integrated balancer
LiPo FAST CHG Fast charge without balancing and less accurate
LiPo STORAGE Storage charge or discharge (to 50% of capacity)
LiPo DISCHARGE Discharge of the battery
For increased safety, we recommend you always use the balance charge!
Modifying the settings
Press the START key so that the charge/discharge current or battery voltage (cell count) setting blinks.
Use the + and - keys to adjust the charge or discharge current (0.1 – 1A or 0.1 - 5A) or the cell count
(1S to 6S).
For the charge and fast charge modes there is also an AUTO setting, which detects the battery voltage
automatically.

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Launching the charge or discharge
Once you are ready to start the charge or discharge, press and hold the START key for three seconds.
The check screen is displayed.
R: 2SER S: 2SER
CONFIRM (ENTER)
R: indicates the cell count detected by the charger
S: indicated the cell count selected by the user.
Warning! If the R and S values are different do not start the charge!
Press the STOP key to go back and check the settings and the battery.
If the values are similar, press the START key to begin the procedure. The charge screen will be
displayed.
Number of cells Charge current Battery voltage
Li2S 5.0A 8.40V
CHG 000:40 00010
Mode Charge time Charged capacity
CHG = normal charge mode
BAL = balance charge mode
FST = fast charge mode
STO = storage charge mode
DSC = discharge mode
While the charger is charging or discharging the battery, by pressing the START key and using the +
and - keys you can modify the actual charge and discharge current. Then, press the START key again.
You can use the + and - keys to change the information displayed on the screen. Please refer to p.12
for information about the various screens available.

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Once the charger has determined that the charge or discharge is complete, the charger stops and the
“FULL” or “END” message is displayed.
FULL 5.0A 8.40V
CHG 030:00 03000
Note: you can stop the current process at any time by pressing the STOP key.
NiCd/NiMH batteries
From the program select screen, use the STOP or - key to select NiCd or NiMH battery type and then
press the START key.
PROGRAM SELECT
NiMH BATT
NiMH CHARGE Man
CURRENT 5.0A
By pressing the + and - keys, you can select the different function modes:
NiMH CHARGE Normal charge
NiMH DISCHARGE Discharge the battery
NiMH CYCLE Cycle the battery
Modifying the settings
To modify the charge settings, press the START key so that the charge current blinks. Use the +
and - keys to increase or decrease the charge current (0.1 - 5A).
NiMH CHARGE Man
CURRENT 5.0A

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To modify the discharge settings, press the START key so that the discharge current or discharge end
voltage starts to blink. Use the + and - keys to increase or decrease the discharge current (0.1 – 1A)
or the discharge end voltage (0.1V – 25.0V).
NiMH DISCHARGE
1.0A 5.4V
The cycle mode uses the current charge and discharge settings.
Launching the charge or discharge
Once you are ready to start the charge, discharge or cycling, press and hold the START key for three
seconds.
Battery type Charge current Battery voltage
NiMH 5.0A 8.40V
CHG 000:40 00010
Mode Charge time Charged capacity
CHG = normal charge mode
DSC = discharge mode
While the charger is charging or discharging the battery, by pressing the START key and using the +
and - keys you can modify the actual charge and discharge current. Then, press the START key again.
You can use the + and - keys to change the information displayed on the screen. Please refer to p.12
for information about the various screens available.
Once the charger has determined that the charge or discharge is complete, the charger stops and the
“FULL” or “END” message is displayed.
FULL 5.0A 8.40V
CHG 030:00 03000
D>C = discharge-charge cycle
C>D = charge-discharge cycle
Note: you can stop the current process
at any time by pressing the STOP key.

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Lead batteries
From the program select screen, use the STOP or - key to select Pb battery type and then press the
START key.
PROGRAM SELECT
Pb BATT
Pb CHARGE
5.0A 6.0V(3p)
By pressing the + and - keys, you can select the different function modes:
Pb CHARGE Normal charge
Pb DISCHARGE Discharge the battery
Modifying the settings
If you need to modify the charge or discharge settings, press the START key so that the charge/
discharge current or battery voltage (cell count) setting blinks.
Use the + and - keys to increase or decrease the charge or discharge current (0.1 – 1A or 0.1 - 5A)
or the cell count (2V to 20V – 1P to 10P).
Launching the charge or discharge
Once you are ready to start the charge or discharge, press and hold the START key for three seconds.
Number of cells Charge current Battery voltage
Pb-3 5.0A 6.00V
CHG 000:40 00010
Mode Charge time Charged capacity
CHG = normal charge mode
DSC = discharge mode

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While the charger is charging or discharging the battery, by pressing the START key and using the +
and - keys you can modify the actual charge and discharge current. Then, press the START key again.
You can use the + and - keys to change the information displayed on the screen. Please refer to p.12
for information about the various screens available.
Once the charger has determined that the charge or discharge is complete, the charger stops and the
“FULL” or “END” message is displayed.
FULL 5.0A 8.00V
CHG 030:00 03000
Extra information display
While the charger is charging or discharging a battery, you can use the - and + keys to display extra
information.
NiMH Sensitivity Indicates delta-peak sensitivity for NiMH
D.Peak Default
NiCd Sensitivity Indicates delta-peak sensitivity for NiCd
D.Peak Default
End Voltage Indicates Lithium battery end voltage
8.4(2S)
4.10 4.10 0.00 Individual cell voltage display for lithium batteries
0.00 0.00 0.00 (only if balancing connector is used)
Note: you can stop the current process
at any time by pressing the STOP key.

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Capacity Cut-Off Indicates capacity safety feature setting
ON 5000mAh
Safety Timer Indicates timer safety feature setting
ON 120min
USB/Temp Cut-Off Indicates that the 3-pin output port is in USB mode
USB Enable
Ext. Temp 40C Indicates the temperature measured by the probe
IN Power Voltage Indicates actual power supply voltage
16.49V
Modifying the charger’s default settings.
The charger’s default settings can be modied. Only modify these settings if you understand their
purpose. To modify the settings, use the STOP or - keys to select the program screen and then press
the START key.
USER SET
PROGRAM- >
LiPO
V.Type 3.7V
From here on you have to use the - and + keys and the START key to select and modify the
settings.

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Lithium battery type
Different types of Lithium battery require different charge end voltages.
LiPO V.Type 3.7V
LiPo = lithium polymer
LiFe = lithium iron
LiIo = lithium Ion
Lithium battery auto detection
In certain situations, the charger may detect the lithium battery cell count incorrectly. You can try
modifying this setting to prevent this.
LiPo/Li-Ion/LiFe
CHK Time 10min
NiMH/NiCd delta-peak sensitivity
This setting adjusts the automatic delta-peak charge cut-off sensitivity. Use a higher value if the charge
tends to stop prematurely and a lower value if your battery is too hot at the end of the charge. Default
value is 7mV/cell for NiMh and 12mV/cell for NiCd.
NiMH Sensitivity
D.Peak Default
NiCd Sensitivity
D.Peak Default
USB data output and temperature monitoring
The connector on the left panel can be used to connect an optional temperature probe for battery
temperature monitoring or an optional USB adapter to transfer data to a computer. You can enable or
disable the USB output and adjust the battery charge cut-off temperature. The temperature monitoring
and USB functions cannot be used simultaneously.

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USB/Temp Select
Temp Cut-Off 80C
USB/Temp Select
USB Enable
Cycle delay
To prevent battery overheating during cycling, the charger can make a pause between the charge/
discharge cycles.
Waste Time
CHG >DCHG 5min
Safety timer
This function adds an extra layer of security during the charge. The charge will be interrupted once
the set time is reached, whether the battery is fully charged or not.
Safety Timer
ON 120min
Capacity cut-off
This is another safety feature that checks the amount of energy (in mAh) that is supplied to the battery
during charge. The charge will be interrupted once the preset value is reached, whether the battery
is fully charged or not.
Capacity Cut-Off
ON 5000mAh
Audio signals
You can enable and disable the audio signals, which are emitted by the charger.
Key Beep
ON Buzzer ON

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Power supply control
This function will stop any charging procedure if the power supply voltage drops below a certain
threshold.
Input Power Low
Cut-Off 10.0V
Charge settings memory
The charger is equipped with a memory that can store settings for ve different batteries.To modify
the memorized settings, use the STOP or - keys to select the save data screen and then press the
START key.
PROGRAM SELECT
SAVE DATA
SAVE 01 LiPo
3.7V 5000mAh
The memory slot number blinks, use the - or + keys to select the memory slot you wish to modify, then
press START. Use the START key to select the different settings and the - or + keys to modify them.
SAVE 01 LiPo
3.7V 5000mAh
Once you have made the changes, press and hold the START key for three seconds. The screen will
now display the various charge and discharge settings for the selected battery type. Please refer to
the previous setup instructions for more information.
Once you have made all the changes, press and hold the START key for three seconds to save
the changes to the actual memory slot.

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Loading the stored settings
To load memorized settings, use the STOP or - keys to select the load data screen and then press
the START key.
PROGRAM SELECT
LOAD DATA
LOAD 01 LiPo
3.7V 5000mAh
The memory slot number blinks, use the - or + keys to select the memory slot you wish to load,
then press and hold START for three seconds. After three seconds the charge screen is displayed
automatically.
Error Messages
The charger can display error messages when certain types of problems are detected. In any case
when an error occurs, check the connections, power supply, battery and settings.
REVERSE POLARITY
This indicates that there is a polarity reversal. Check the battery and connections.
CONNECTION BREAK
This indicates that the connection between the charger and battery was interrupted while the battery
was charging or discharging. Check the battery and connections.
SHORT ERR
This indicates that there is an electrical short-circuit on the charger output. Check the battery and connections.

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INPUT VOL ERR
This indicates that there is a problem with the power supply. Check the power supply.
BREAK DOWN
This indicates a charger failure. Stop using the charger and seek assistance.
BATTERY CHECK
LOW VOLTAGE
This indicates that the battery voltage is too low. Check the battery and settings.
BATTERY CHECK
HIGH VOLTAGE
This indicates that the battery voltage is too high. Check the battery and settings.
BATTERY VOLTAGE
CELL LOW VOL
This indicates that one or more cells of the battery have a too low voltage.
Check battery and connections.
BATTERY VOLTAGE
CELL HIGH VOL
This indicates that one or more cells of the battery have a too high voltage. Check battery and
connections.
BATTERY VOL ERR
CELL CONNECT
This indicates a problem with the balancing connector.
Check the battery and connections.

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TEMP OVER ERR
This indicates that the charger is overheating. Let the charger cool down or improve the cooling.
CONTROL FAILURE
This indicates a charger failure. Stop using the charger and seek assistance.
Technical specications
Input: 100 - 240VAC 50/60Hz or 11 - 18VDC
Charge current: 0.1 - 5.0A (50W max)
Discharge current: 0.1 - 1.0A (5W max)
Charge capacity: 1-15 NiMH/NiCd cells, 1-6 LiPo/LiFe/Li-Ion cells, 2-20V Pb batteries
Delta-peak: adjustable 5 – 20 mV/cell
Weight: 588g
Dimensions: 148x135x45 mm
Temperature monitoring w/optional temp probe
Safety timer
Max charged capacity safety
Low input power safety
Optional USB adapter for computer data transfer
Package contents
Charger
Mains power chord
12VDC power chord with alligator clips
Charge leads

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Warnings
Always setup the charger parameters according to your batteries manufacturer specications.
Never leave the charger unsupervised while it is powered on.
Never let children operate the charger without supervision from an adult.
Use the charger in a well ventilated area, away from people and electrically conductive or inam-
mable materials.
The charger and batteries can become hot during use. Take great care before handling them.

If the battery has suspicious reactions during the charge or discharge, such as overheating, venting
or leaking, immediately disconnect the battery and store it in a safe location, away from people
and inammable materials.