VOLTCRAFT 1528380 User manual

Operating Instructions
Multifunctional charger “V-Charge 300 Triple”
Item No. 1528380

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Table of Contents
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1. Introduction..........................................................................................................................................................4
2. Explanation of Symbols .......................................................................................................................................4
3. Intended Use .......................................................................................................................................................5
4. Scope of Delivery.................................................................................................................................................5
5. Safety Notes ........................................................................................................................................................6
a) General..........................................................................................................................................................6
b) Mains cable/mains voltage ............................................................................................................................6
c) Location for Installation..................................................................................................................................7
d) Operation.......................................................................................................................................................8
6. Rechargeable Battery Notes................................................................................................................................9
a) General..........................................................................................................................................................9
b) Additional Information about Lithium Batteries............................................................................................10
7. Usable Rechargeable Battery Types .................................................................................................................12
8. Operating Elements...........................................................................................................................................13
9. Commissioning ..................................................................................................................................................14
a) Connection to a Voltage/Current Supply .....................................................................................................14
b) Connection of a Rechargeable Battery to the Charger................................................................................15
c) General Information on Operation of the Menus .........................................................................................17
d) Charging output...........................................................................................................................................17
10. Menu Structure ..................................................................................................................................................18
11. Lithium Batteries (LiPo, LiIon, LiFe, LiHV).........................................................................................................19
a) General........................................................................................................................................................19
b) Charging Batteries without Balancer Connection ("CHARGE")...................................................................20
c) Charging Batteries with Balancer Connection ("BALANCE") ......................................................................21
d) Fast Charge ("FAST CHG").........................................................................................................................23
e) Storing Batteries ("STORAGE")...................................................................................................................23
f) Discharging Battery ("DISCHARGE")..........................................................................................................24

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12. NiMH and NiCd Rechargeable Batteries ...........................................................................................................25
a) General .......................................................................................................................................................25
b) Charging Batteries ("CHARGE") .................................................................................................................25
c) Automatic Charge Mode ("Auto CHARGE")................................................................................................26
d) Recharge Rechargeable Battery Again ("RE-PEAK") .................................................................................27
e) Discharging Battery ("DISCHARGE")..........................................................................................................28
f) Cycle Programme ("CYCLE")......................................................................................................................29
13. Lead Batteries (Pb)............................................................................................................................................30
a) General........................................................................................................................................................30
b) Charging Batteries ("CHARGE") .................................................................................................................30
c) Discharging Battery ("DISCHARGE")..........................................................................................................31
14. Saving/Loading Rechargeable Battery Data......................................................................................................33
a) Saving Battery Data.....................................................................................................................................33
b) Saving Battery Data.....................................................................................................................................36
c) Loading Battery Data...................................................................................................................................37
15. Voltage Display for Lithium Rechargeable Batteries..........................................................................................38
16. USB output ........................................................................................................................................................38
17. System settings .................................................................................................................................................39
18. Warning Messages on the Display ....................................................................................................................42
19. Information on the Charger................................................................................................................................43
20. Maintenance and Cleaning................................................................................................................................44
21. Disposal.............................................................................................................................................................44
a) Product ........................................................................................................................................................44
b) Batteries/Rechargeable Batteries................................................................................................................44
22. Technical Data ...................................................................................................................................................45

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1. Introduction
Dear Customer,
thank you for making the excellent decision of purchasing this Voltcraft®product.
Voltcraft®- This name stands for above-average quality products in the areas of measuring, charging and grid tech-
nology, characterised by technical competence, extraordinary performance and permanent innovation.
Whether you are an ambitious hobby electronics technician or a professional user - a product of the Voltcraft®brand
family will provide you with the best solution for even the most sophisticated of tasks. Special features: We offer the
sophisticated technology and reliable quality of our Voltcraft®products at a near-unbeatable price/performance ratio.
We lay the groundwork for long, good and successful cooperation.
Enjoy your new Voltcraft®product!
All company names and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
If there are any technical questions, please contact:
International: www.conrad.com/contact
United Kingdom: www.conrad-electronic.co.uk/contact
2. Explanation of Symbols
The symbol with a lightning bolt in a triangle is used where there is a health hazard, e.g. from electric shock.
The exclamation mark in a triangle indicates important notes in these operating instructions that must be
observed strictly.
The arrow symbol indicates that special advice and notes on operation are provided.
The product is intended for use in dry indoor rooms only; it must not become damp or wet.
Observe the operating instructions.

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3. Intended Use
The charger "V-Charge 300 Triple" has three independent charge/discharge channels that each have a two-line lit
display and four operating buttons.
The charger is used to charge and discharge rechargeable batteries of the type NiMH/NiCd (1 - 15 cells), LiPo/LiIon/
LiFe/LiHV (1 - 6 cells) and lead batteries (1 - 10 cells, 2 V - 20 V).
The charging current for channel 1 can be set between 0.1 A and 20.0 A. The charging current for channels 2 and 3
can be set between 0.1 A and 10.0 A (each depending on the cell number/rechargeable battery voltage). The maxi-
mum total charging output is 300 W (for possible combination of the 3 charging channels, see chapter 9. d).
The discharging current for channel 1 can be set between 0.1 A and 8.0 A. The discharging current for channels 2 and
3 can be set between 0.1 A and 5.0 A (depending on the cell number/rechargeable battery voltage). The maximum
discharge output for channel 1 is 25 W; that for channels 2 and 3 is 10 W each.
For each of the 3 charge/discharge channels, there is a connection for a temperature sensor available for battery
monitoring (not enclosed, can be ordered as an accessory).
For multi-cell lithium rechargeable batteries, each charge/discharge channel has a separate balancer. Matching bal-
ancer boards are included in the delivery.
The charger has an integrated mains unit to permit operation on mains voltage (100 - 240 V/AC, 50/60 Hz). The
charger may, however, also be alternatively operated on a stabilised direct voltage of 11 - 18 V/DC (e.g. via an external
vehicle lead battery or a suitable mains adapter).
The safety notes and all other information in these operating instructions always have to be observed!
Read the operating instructions carefully and attentively, and keep them for later reference. Only pass the product on
to any third parties together with the operating instructions.
Use other than that described above can lead to damage to the product and may involve additional risks such as, for
example, short circuits, re, electrical shock etc. The entire product must not be modied or converted, and the casing
must not be opened!
This product complies with the statutory national and European requirements.
4. Scope of Delivery
• Multifunctional charger
• 3x balancer board
• Mains cable
• CD with operating instructions
Current operating instructions
Download the current operating instructions via the link www.conrad.com/downloads or scan the
QR code displayed. Observe the instructions on the website.