Traxxas EZ-Peak Live iD 2971 User manual

owner’s manual
NiMH / LiPo Fast Charger

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Important warnings for users of Lithium Polymer
(LiPo) batteries:
Lithium Polymer (LiPo) batteries are significantly
more volatile than other rechargeable batteries.
• ONLY use a Lithium Polymer (LiPo) balance charger
with a balance adapter port to charge LiPo batteries.
Never use NiMH or NiCad-type chargers or charge
modes to charge LiPo batteries. DO NOT charge with
a NiMH-only charger. The use of a NiMH or NiCad
charger or charge mode will damage the batteries
and may cause fire and personal injury.
• Never charge LiPo battery packs in series or parallel.
Charging packs in series or parallel may result in
improper charger cell recognition and an improper
charging rate that may lead to overcharging, cell
imbalance, cell damage, and fire.
• ALWAYS inspect your LiPo batteries carefully before
charging. Look for any loose leads or connectors,
damaged wire insulation, damaged cell packaging,
impact damage, fluid leaks, swelling (a sign of
internal damage), cell deformity, missing labels, or
any other damage or irregularity.
Thank you for purchasing the Traxxas EZ-Peak Live™ charger. This charger features exclusive Traxxas
innovations that make charging batteries easier and safer than ever. If you have any questions or concerns
about your charger, please contact our customer support team for fast, friendly answers and solutions.
CHARGING AND DISCHARGING BATTERIES HAS
THE POTENTIAL FOR FIRE, EXPLOSION, SERIOUS INJURY, AND PROPERTY
DAMAGE IF NOT PERFORMED PER THE INSTRUCTIONS. BEFORE USE, READ AND FOLLOW
ALL MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS, WARNINGS, AND PRECAUTIONS. NEVER ALLOW
CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 14 TO CHARGE OR USE LIPO BATTERIES WITHOUT THE
SUPERVISION OF A RESPONSIBLE, KNOWLEDGEABLE ADULT.
WARNING! CAUTION! DANGER!
FIRE HAZARD!

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If any of these conditions (see page 2) are observed,
do not charge or use the battery pack. Follow the
disposal instructions included with your battery to
properly and safely dispose of the battery.
• Do not store or charge LiPo batteries with or
around other batteries or battery packs of any type,
including other LiPos.
• Store and transport your LiPo batteries in a cool
dry place. Do not store in direct sunlight. Do not
allow the storage temperature to exceed 140°F or
60°C such as in the trunk of a car or the cells may be
damaged and create a fire risk.
• Do NOT disassemble LiPo batteries or cells.
• Do NOT attempt to build your own LiPo battery
pack from loose cells.
Charging and handling precautions for all battery
types:
• ALWAYS proceed with caution and use good
common sense at all times.
• Charge only NiMH packs or 2S–4S LiPo battery packs.
• 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. Children require
adult supervision while using this charger.
• DO NOT let any exposed battery contacts or wires
touch each other. This will cause the battery to
short circuit and create the risk of fire.
• While charging, ALWAYS place the battery in a
fire retardant/fire proof container and on a non-
flammable surface such as concrete.
• DO NOT operate the charger inside of an
automobile.
WARNING! CAUTION! DANGER! (continued)
FIRE HAZARD!

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• NEVER charge batteries on wood, cloth, carpet or on
any other flammable material.
• ALWAYS charge batteries in a well-ventilated area.
• REMOVE flammable items and combustible
materials from the charging area.
• DO NOT leave the charger and battery unattended
while charging, discharging, or any time that the
charger is ON with a battery connected. If there
are any signs of a malfunction or in the event of an
emergency, unplug the charger from the power
source and disconnect the battery from the charger.
• Remote monitoring via the EZ-Peak Live App is not a
substitute for being present to watch over and tend
to batteries being charged. Batteries being charged
should always be visible and monitored in person in
case there is an unexpected problem that requires
immediate attention.
• DO NOT operate the charger in a cluttered space, or
place objects on top of the charger or battery.
• If any battery or battery cell is damaged in any way,
do NOT charge, discharge, or use the battery.
• Keep a Class D fire extinguisher nearby in case of fire.
• BEFORE you charge, ALWAYS confirm that the
charger settings exactly match the type (chemistry),
specification, and configuration of the battery to be
charged.
• DO NOT exceed the battery manufacturer’s maximum
recommended charge rate.
• DO NOT disassemble, crush, short circuit, or expose
the batteries or cells to flame or any other source of
ignition.
• If a battery gets hot to the touch during the charging
process, disconnect the battery from the charger and
discontinue charging immediately.
• ALWAYS unplug the charger and disconnect the
battery when not in use.
WARNING! CAUTION! DANGER! (continued)
FIRE HAZARD!

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• Never attempt to charge more batteries than the
charger was designed to charge.
• DO NOT disassemble the charger.
• REMOVE the battery from your model or device
before charging.
• DO NOT expose the charger to water or moisture.
• ALWAYS store battery packs safely out of the reach
of children and pets.
• If the charger power cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by Traxxas in order to avoid a hazard.
• DO NOT charge batteries under ANY of the
following conditions:
- Batteries that are hot to the touch.
- Batteries that are not expressly stated by the
manufacturer to be suitable to accept the power
output (voltage and amperage) the charger
delivers during the charging process.
- Batteries that are damaged or defective in any way.
Examples of damage or defects include,
but are not limited to, batteries with dented cells,
damaged or frayed wires, loose connections,
fluid leaks, corrosion, plugged vents, swelling,
cell deformity, impact damage, melted
components, or any other signs of damage.
- Battery packs that have been altered from original
manufacturer configuration.
- Non-rechargeable batteries (explosion hazard).
- Batteries that have missing or unreadable labels,
preventing you from properly identifying the
battery type and specifications.
WARNING! CAUTION! DANGER! (continued)
FIRE HAZARD!

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Know your connectors
First Generation Traxxas
High-Current Connector
Traxxas High-Current
Connector (4S) with iD and
integrated balance wires
Traxxas High-Current
Connector with iD
LiPo Balance Connector
(without iD)
Balance Connector Integrated
Balance Wires
WARNING: FIRE HAZARD!
If you have a battery that is labeled as or appears to be a LiPo but it does not have a balance
connector, do not attempt to charge the battery.
Updating Firmware
Your EZ-Peak Live charger has the ability to receive firmware updates that can add new features and
capabilities. Firmware updates are performed via the EZ-Peak Live App (see Traxxas EZ-Peak Live Application
on page 15). Visit Traxxas.com for the latest firmware updates and instructions for how to install them on
your charger.

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LiPo (Lithium Polymer) batteries
are made from stacks of flat
rectangular cells so the battery
pack is rectangular, blocky, and has
square corners. LiPo batteries also
have balance connectors. For older Traxxas batteries
with first generation High-Current Connectors, the
balance connector and the multi-colored balance
wires are separate. For Traxxas iD batteries, the
balance wires are integrated into the iD High-Current
Connector (see Know your connectors on page 6).
NiMH (Nickel-Metal Hydride)
batteries are constructed using
6, 7, or 8 round battery cells that
are soldered together and and
wrapped with heat shrink material.
NiMH batteries do not have a
separate balance wire.
Know your Batteries
The EZ-Peak Live is able to charge two different types (chemistries) of batteries: NiMH and LiPo.
Batteries are normally clearly labeled, but they can also be visually identified as a confirmation step.
iD LogoBattery Type
Traxxas High-Current
Connector with iD
NiMH Battery
iD LogoBattery Type
Traxxas High-Current
Connector with iD
LiPo Battery
Balance Wires
WARNING: FIRE HAZARD!
Do not attempt to charge any battery that
has a missing or unreadable label that
prevents you from properly identifying
the battery type and specifications.

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Know your Charger
A. Start/Stop Button
B. LiPo Charge Mode Select
C. App Live LED
D. Charge Status LED
A
B
C
F
G
D
E
Charge
Status
Charge
Progress
E Charge Progress LEDs
F. Charger Output Port (Traxxas High-Current Connector)
G. 2S/3S/4S LiPo Balance Ports (pull to remove cover)
H. Bluetooth® Button
H

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Charger Specifications
AC Input Power 100-240V,50-60Hz,1.5A
Charger Output 100W, 4-19V
Traxxas iD Battery Type Capacity EZ-Peak Live™Maximum Charge Rate
6-cell NiMH
1200-1800mAh 2A
3000-4200mAh 4A
4300-5000mAh 5A
7-cell NiMH 3000-4200mAh 4A
4300-5000mAh 5A
8-cell NiMH 3000-4200mAh 4A
4300-5000mAh 5A
2-cell LiPo,7.4v 6000-10000mAh 12A
3-cell LiPo,11.1v 4500-8400mAh 9A
4-cell LiPo,14.8v 3400-6700mAh 6.7A

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Charging Traxxas iD NiMH Batteries
1. Plug the charger into an AC wall outlet, and
then connect the NiMH battery as shown
2. Verify the charge settings
Confirm that the red NiMH LED is lit
for the connected NiMH battery. The
Start button will light blue indicating
that an iD battery is connected and
ready to charge.
The charger will recognize the iD battery
and show you the charge settings.
Battery Type Start
NiMH with iD

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Charging Complete
(solid)
3. Charging
Press and hold the Start button for 2
seconds. The charger will play a tone
and the green progress LED will flash,
indicating that charging has started.
The red charge progress LEDs will light
as the battery charges. Press the Start
button at any time to stop charging.
The charger will play a tone, indicating
that charging has been canceled.
4. Charge cycle complete
Charging
(flashing)
Charge Cycle Progress
The charger will play a “charge complete”
tone to indicate charging is complete. The
alert tone will play 3 times and stop.
The EZ-Peak Live will trickle charge your
NiMH battery at a minimum of 100mA for
12 hours after the charge cycle is complete.

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Charging Traxxas iD LiPo Batteries
1. Plug the charger into an AC wall outlet, and
then connect the LiPo battery as shown
The charger will recognize the iD battery
and show you the charge settings.
2. Verify the charge settings
Start
Charge Mode
(the default is
Balance)
Battery Type
LiPo with iD
Confirm that the green LiPo LED is lit for
the connected LiPo battery. The Start
button will light blue indicating that an
iD battery is connected and
ready to charge.

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The default LiPo charge setting is Balance Charge. You can change the LiPo charge setting, if desired.
Storage Charge
Makes it easy to charge or discharge the battery to the proper storage
voltage. Use this mode whenever the battery will be stored unused for
more than 7 days.
Fast Charge
Fast charges your battery without balancing your cells. Stops charging
when the battery is fully charged or when the first cell reaches peak
voltage. Depending on the battery, this may reduce the charge time
by a few minutes.
Balance Charge (recommended)
Always balance charge your LiPo batteries for maximum capacity,
voltage, and battery life. This is the default setting for Traxxas iD
batteries. The EZ-Peak Live performs a balance charge quickly and
efficiently.
3. Select LiPo charging mode
WARNING: FIRE HAZARD!
The fast charge LiPo setting is for occasional use only. LiPo
batteries that become severely out of balance over time can
create a hazard if one or more cells are discharged below
the recommended safe voltage during use. See additional
warnings and precautions in the beginning of this manual.

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4. Charging
Press and hold the Start button for 2
seconds. The charger will play a tone
and the green progress LED will flash,
indicating that charging has started.
The red charge progress LEDs will light
as the battery charges. Press the Start
button at any time to stop charging.
The charger will play a tone, indicating
that charging has been canceled.
Charging
(flashing)
Charge Cycle Progress
5. Charge cycle complete
The charger will play a “charge complete”
tone to indicate charging is complete.
The alert tone will play 3 times and stop.
Charging Complete
(solid)

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The EZ-Peak Live App installs on your Apple® iPhone®, iPad®, iPod touch®, or Android™ device
and links to your charger via built-in Bluetooth®. The EZ-Peak Live App (available in the Apple
App Store℠or on Google Play™) gives you access to additional features, such as a high-definition
graphical user interface, remote monitoring and alerts for up to 4 chargers, detailed live charging
information, and access to full manual controls (see Advanced Mode on page 18). Remote monitoring via the
EZ-Peak Live App is not a substitute for being present to watch over and tend to batteries being charged.
Please see the warning about this on page 17.
Linking the App to the Charger
1. Plug the charger into an AC wall outlet. Open the EZ-Peak Live
App on your mobile device.
2. Press the Bluetooth® Link button on the side of the charger.
The blue LED will blink.
3. Within 10 seconds, tap the “Press Here to Connect” button in
the app.
4. The Bluetooth® icon in the status bar will turn blue and the
blue Bluetooth® LED on the side of the charger will glow
solid.
5. The EZ-Peak Live charger and the EZ-Peak Live app are now
paired. The charger and app will automatically connect when
the charger is powered up and the app is running. The green
App Live LED on the charger will glow solid green when the
paired charger is selected using the EZ-Peak Live App.
Traxxas EZ-Peak Live Application
Note: The EZ-Peak Live App is updated
frequently, and the actual screens may vary
from the images shown.

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Charging Traxxas iD NiMH or LiPo Batteries
using the EZ-Peak Live App
When EZ-Peak Live is connected, you have the ability to configure
the charger remotely from the app or you can use the buttons on
the charger. EZ-Peak Live will not allow you to start the charging
process remotely via the app. It is important to verify visually at
the charger that the connected battery matches the charge mode
indicated on the face of charger. Once your charge settings are
visually confirmed by you, press and hold the Start button on the
charger for 2 seconds to begin charging. Once charging has started,
you can view charge progress and stop the charging process at
any time from the app. When the charge process is completed, the
EZ-Peak Live App will play the charge complete alert tone. These
alerts can be adjusted in the app settings. Follow the on-screen
prompts to move through the information screens provided in the
app. If you have questions, tap the Help button ? in the lower
right of the app display.
iD Battery Specifications
Connected Chargers (up to 4)
iD-Only Safety Lock
The EZ-Peak Live App contains a passcode-protected safety lock that limits the charger to iD-only operation,
even when connected to the app on another iOS® or Android™ device. This feature allows the charger to be
locked so that inexperienced users (such as children) do not have access to manual settings for the charger and
the risks associated with using manual settings (see Warnings on page 2).

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Cell Voltage Checker
Charge Status LiPo Charge Settings
WARNING: FIRE HAZARD!
Never leave batteries unattended while charging. Remote monitoring via the EZ-Peak Live App
is not a substitute for being present to watch over and tend to batteries being charged. Batteries
being charged should always be visible and monitored in person in case there is an unexpected
problem that requires immediate attention.

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Advanced Mode
Advanced Mode allows you to choose and configure the charge settings for the charger. Advanced Mode is
needed for charging batteries that are not equipped with iD technology. It is not possible to manually configure
your charge settings without the Traxxas EZ-Peak Live App connected to the charger.
1. Open the EZ-Peak Live App on your mobile device; plug the charger into an AC wall outlet,
and then connect the battery as shown
IN ADVANCED MODE, THE USER SELECTS THE
BATTERY CHEMISTRY AND CHARGE MODE. THIS CREATES THE RISK OF FIRE
AND POSSIBLE INJURY TO YOURSELF AND OTHERS RESULTING FROM ACCIDENTALLY
CHOOSING TO CHARGE A LIPO BATTERY IN NIMH MODE. ALWAYS MAKE SURE TO SELECT
THE BATTERY TYPE THAT MATCHES THE CONNECTED BATTERY. ALSO, TO HELP PREVENT
ACCIDENTALLY SELECTING THE WRONG BATTERY TYPE, NEVER ATTEMPT TO CHARGE
LIPO BATTERIES WITH MISSING OR DAMAGED BALANCE CONNECTORS. IF YOU DO NOT
UNDERSTAND THE TERMINOLOGY USED IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS, KNOW WHAT TYPE OF
BATTERIES YOU HAVE, OR WHAT THIS WARNING MEANS, DO NOT USE ADVANCED
MODE; INSTEAD, CONTACT TRAXXAS FOR MORE INFORMATION.
WARNING! CAUTION! DANGER!
FIRE HAZARD!

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LiPo Only
NiMH battery LiPo battery
with balance plug connected
Advanced Mode (manual settings)
Advanced Mode must be enabled by the user.
Follow the on-screen prompts in the EZ-Peak Live App.

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The EZ-Peak Live charger is set by default to only charge iD-
equipped batteries. You must turn off iD-Only Mode on the
Advanced Charger Settings screen of the app to manually
configure the charger settings to charge non-iD batteries.
You can also turn on and set up the passcode-protected safety
lock on this same screen.
2. Use the EZ-Peak Live App to select the battery type,
battery capacity, charge rate, and charging mode
(LiPo only).
The Charge Settings Wizard takes you through the setup
process by asking you questions about the battery you are
charging.
Follow the instructions in the app. Tap the Help button ?
in the lower right of the app display for more detail. Charge Settings Wizard
Advanced Charger Settings