Common Sense RC ACDC-80 Instruction Manual

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Instruction Manual

1. Specifcations

AC Input Voltage

110-240V

DC Input Voltage

11-18V

Charge Power

80W

Discharge Power

10W

Charge Rate

Discharge Rate

Balance Current

400mAh/cell

Balance Tolerance

±0.01V

# of LiXX Cells

1S-6S

# of NiCd/NiMH Cells

1-15 cells

Pb Battery Voltage

2-24V

Dimensions

5.7" L x 5.7" W x 2.2" H

Weight

19.4 oz

2. Button Functions

Stop/Exit - Mode selection/stop/back button. Press this key get to the main menu

and to stop charging or discharging process.

Dec/Inc - Decrease and increase buttons. You can reduce and increase values and

browse other information by using these buttons during charge or discharge process.

Enter/Start - Select and enter button. Press and hold for 2 seconds to ﬁnalize your

selection.

3. Warnings and Safety Notes

WARNING: Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become

familiar with the features of the product before beginning use.

Failure to operate the product correctly, to exercise caution

while using this product, and to comply with the following

warnings can result in damage to the product, personal

property, or cause serious injury.

AGE RECOMMENDATION: Not for children under 14 years of age.This is not a toy.

Never leave power supply, charger, or battery unattended during use.

Never charge batteries overnight.

Never attempt to charge dead, damaged, or wet battery packs.

Never attempt to charge a battery pack containing cells of di erent chemistries.

Never chage batteries in extremely hot or cold places or in direct sunlight.

Never charge a battery if the leads have been pinched or shorted.

Never connect the charger if the power cable has been pinched or shorted.

Never connect the charger to an automobile battery while the vehicle is running.

Never attempt to dismantle the charger or use a damaged charger.

Never attach your charger to both an AC and DC power source at the same time.

Never connect the input jack (DC input) to AC power.

Alway use only rechargeable batteries designed for use with this type of charger.

Always inspect the battery before charging.

Alway keep the battery away from any material that could be a ect by heat.

Always monitor the charging area and have a re extinguisher available at all times.

Always end the charging process if the battery becomes too hot to the touch or begins

to swell.

Always connect the charge cable to the charger rst, then connect the battery next to

avoid creating a short circuit between the charge leads. Reverse this sequence when

disconnecting.

Always connect the positive read leads (+) and negative black leads (—) correctly.

Always disconnect the battery after charging, and let the charger cool between

charges.

Always charge in a well-ventilated area.

If product malfunctions, discontinue usage and contact Common Sense RC toll-free at

866-405-8811.

Always ensure the battery you are charging meets the speci cations of this charger

and the charger settings are correct. Not doing so can result in excessive heat and

other related product malfunctions, which can lead to user injury or property

damage. Please contact Common Sense RC or an authorized retailer with

compatibility questions.

4. Exterior Diagram

buttons

5. Programming Guide

6. Charging

This charger has default settings which are compatible with most popular batteries. If you

wish to change the default settings, please go to page 10 of these instructions.

LCD screen

From the program select screen, use the STOP or - keys to select Program Select Lipo

Battery and then press the START key.

balance port

output port

Press the START key and the battery voltage (cell count) settting will blink. Use the +

and - keys to adjust the cell count (1S to 6S) and press enter to conﬁrm. Do the

same for setting the maximum capacity and charge amperage

R: indicates the cell count Read by the charger

S: indicates the cell count Selected by the charger

Press the STOP key to go back and check the settings and the battery. If the values are

the same, press the START key to begin the procedure. The charge screen will be

displayed.

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. Press the

START key again to conﬁrm the new rate. 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.