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1. 9 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY U S A and CANADA ONLY DuraTrax warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five 5 years from the date of purchase During that period DuraTrax will at its option repair or replace without service charge any product deemed defective due to those causes You will be required to provide proof of purchase invoice or receipt This warranty does not cover damage caused by abuse misuse alteration or accident If there is damage stemming from these causes within the stated warranty period DuraTrax will at its option repair or replace it for a service charge not greater than 50 of its then current retail list price Be sure to include your daytime telephone number in case we need to contact you about your repair This warranty gives you specific rights You may also have other rights which vary from state to state For service on your DuraTrax product warranty or non warranty send it post paid and insured to HOBBY SERVICES 217 398 0007 hobbyservices hobbico com 3002 N Apollo Drive Suite 1 duratrax com Champaign IL 61822 For warranty and service information if purchased outside the USA or Canada see the additional warranty information insert if applicable or ask your retailer for more information CE XZ 2011 Hobbico Inc All rights reserved Made in China DTXP4245 82. constant current constant voltage method CC CV Constant current is delivered during the first part of fast charge When the battery reaches a pre set voltage constant current is no longer delivered and a constant voltage is applied to the battery As the battery s voltage becomes equalized to the voltage on the chargers output charge current will steadily begin to drop This is normal When current reaches an approximate value of 1 10C the charge process will end completely Note that when the LCD shows the battery s voltage during charge the reading will seem slightly higher than normal This is due to the loading effect of the charger and is normal A higher load will skew the reading more than a smaller load When fast charge is finished battery voltage readings will be more accurate If you wish to manually stop a charge process either disconnect the battery from the charger or press START Tones will sound and the LCD will return to the opening screen CHARGE COMPLETE When the charger has determined the battery is full it will automatically stop charge and show END on the LCD Audible tones will sound for about 10 seconds pressing START while the tones are sounding will turn them off Information regarding the finished charge can be recalled by pressing the DATA button Please refer to the flow chart on page 6 for the data that can be recalled For NiCd and NiMH batteries the trickle charge current value i
3. is progressing correctly 4 Pressing the DATA button during charge will manually scroll the LCD through these screens like shown below gy og 42 1m Shows the actual voltage Shows the actual current Shows how much charge measured on the output being sent to the battery energy has been sent to the in amps battery in milli amp hours a The number of minutes the battery has been charging These screens are only shown for lithium based batteries 40007 2420 lt 428 Shows actual voltage of Shows actual voltage of Shows actual voltage of Cell 3 on lithium battery Cell 2 on lithium battery Cell 1 on lithium battery For NiCD and NiMH batteries a linear charge current will be delivered to the battery The peak detection method will be used to accurately look for the highest battery voltage during charge Once this is detected the charger will automatically stop fast charge and go to trickle charge mode CAUTION Make sure the charge current setting is safe for your battery to prevent overheating of the cells AAA AA A and 2 3A size batteries generate heat more quickly than large sub C batteries Most radio batteries should NOT be charged at currents greater than 1 5A Failure to follow this recommendation could permanently damage your battery Lithium batteries are charged using the
4. sure the input voltage is within this range Err 2 A battery is not connected to the output Make sure a good connection exists between the battery and charger and re try Err 3 The battery is connected backwards to the output Re connect the battery to the charger s output with the proper polarity Err 4 The battery has become disconnected during charge Re establish a good physical connection between the battery and charger and re start charge Err 5 Some type of electronic interruption or malfunction has occurred If you believe that some external force might have caused the charger to err and that a true circuit malfunction has not occurred you might attempt a re start charge Otherwise if you believe the charger is not functioning properly disconnect the battery from the charger and the charger from the input power and contact Hobby Services for further details Err 6 The charger has somehow fallen out of calibration Contact Hobby Services for further details Err 7 Li xx Bat Low and Hi voltage error When pack voltage of the connected lithium battery is not certain Err 8 Balance voltage error When charging Li xx with the balance cable connected to the charger if balance cell voltage is more or less than acceptable voltage of each battery this error should occur STOP The 90 minute backup safety timer has expired You can re start charge or disconnect the battery from the charger
5. Connections 0000 0c eee eee 5 Precautions siea ae a et eee 3 Starting Charge 0 cee eee 6 Glossary of TermS 00 000s 3 Charge Complete 0 00 e eee eee 7 DPU POWO caei kd oe ee a Ra ne A A 3 Care and Handling of Batteries 7 Controls and Connections sasaaa aaaea 3 Cooling Fan osaeran inini vee a a ees Sea 8 Battery Types 2 0 0 0 ia c cee 4 Error Messages and Troubleshooting 8 Getting Started 0 0 eee 4 SPECIFICATIONS AC Input 110V AC 60Hz DC Input 11 15V DC built in lead with alligator clips Protective Devices Solid state reverse polarity and current overload Case Size 7 95 x 6 1 x 1 77 202 x 156 x 45mm Weight 28 2 oz 801g SPECIFICATIONS FOR EACH OUTPUT Battery Types 4 8 NiCd NiMH 4 8 9 6V 1 3 LiPo LiFe Lilon 3 3 11 1V Battery Capacity Range 100 7500mAh Fast Charge Current 0 8A 1 5A 3 0A 5 0A Fast Charge Termination Peak detection for NiCd NiMH CC CV for Lithiums Fast Charge Safety Timer 90 minutes NiCd NiMH Peak Sensitivity 8mV for NiCd 5mV for NiMH NiCd NiMH Trickle Charge Current Auto 50 100 150 250mA Lithium Balancing Accuracy 5mV per cell Lithium Balancing Socket JST EH Included Balancing Adapters ElectriFly amp FlightPower Thunder Power adapter board Lithium Max Node Current 200mA Controls 3 Pushbuttons Display Type 7 Segment custom LCD with backlight Audible Melodies Indicates
6. DTXP4245 DUAL BALANCING AC DC CHARGER wma DURATRAX The Onyx 245 charger is two chargers in one Identical twin outputs make the 245 an excellent choice for models that use two battery packs or modelers who rotate through multiple batteries at home or at the track A built in balancer for each port optimizes charging of lithium packs including LiPo and LiFe cells such as LiFeSource brand packs It s also compatible with NiCd and NiMH batteries AC DC flexibility plus the advanced LCD with backlight simple menus and controls make it super easy for anyone to use anytime anywhere Its tremendous flexibility small size and weight yet high power give racers another advantage on race day It is strongly recommended to read this manual completely before use Damage resulting from misuse or modification will void your warranty WARNING Charging lithium based rechargeable batteries poses a risk of FIRE NEVER treat lithium based batteries in the same manner as other battery types NEVER leave lithium batteries unattended while being charged ALWAYS charge lithium based batteries in a fireproof location Failure to follow all care and handling instructions contained in this manual could result in quick severe permanent damage to the batteries and all surroundings Follow all safety precautions when using such batteries as listed on page 3 of this manual INDEX Specifications and Features 20 00055 2 Battery
7. amount of energy a battery can store is called its capacity which is defined as how much current a battery can supply constantly over one hour of time Most hobby batteries are rated for capacity in mAh or milli amp hours A 650mAh battery can deliver 650mA of current for one hour 650mA x 1hr 650mAh A 3200mAh battery can deliver 3200mA 3 2A of current for one hour 8200mA x 1hr 3200 mAh etc C rating Capacity is also referred to as the C rating Some battery suppliers recommend charge currents based on the battery s C rating A battery s 1C current is the same number as the battery s rated capacity number but noted in mA or amps A 600mAh battery has a 1C current value of 600mA and a 3C current value of 3 x 600mA 1800mA or 1 8A The 1C current value for a 3200mAh battery would be 3200mA 3 2A etc INPUT POWER AC Input For indoor use this charger includes a built in switching AC power supply that delivers power by connecting the AC power cord to a common U S 110V AC outlet DC Input This charger can be powered by a portable 12V DC power source for use at the track On the left side of the charger connect the DC power cord s alligator clips directly to the output terminals on the 12V DC power source Always match polarities red lead to red terminal black lead to black terminal To utilize the charger s absolute maximum power capabilities the DC power source must be capabl
8. arger immediately if the charger or battery becomes hot Do not attempt to charge incompatible types of rechargeable batteries as permanent damage to the battery and charger could result Do not use automotive type battery chargers to power the charger Do not allow water moisture or foreign objects into the charger N Do not block the fan or air intake holes which could cause the charger to overheat Do not attempt to use batteries with more cells or total voltage than listed in the specifications Do not overcharge batteries as permanent damage could result Do not use a charge current rate which exceeds the safe level of the battery Do not place the charger or battery on flammable surfaces or near combustible materials while in use such as a carpet cluttered workbench paper plastic vinyl leather and wood inside an R C model or full sized automobile Do not connect the charger to AC and DC inputs at the same time Allow the charger and battery to cool down between charges Always disconnect the charger from the power source when not in use GLOSSARY OF TERMS Amps A The unit of measure for charge current Milli amps mA A unit of measure for current being amps A multiplied by 1000 and listed as mA So 2 5A is the same as 2500mA 2 5 x 1000 Or to convert mA to amps divide the mA number by 1000 So 25mA is the same as 0 025A 25 divided by 1000 Capacity and milli amp hours mAh The
9. cal retailer ITEM NUMBER CHARGE LEAD DESCRIPTION DTXC2210 Adapter Standard to Vendetta MiniQuake RS4 Battery DTXC2225 Balancing lead Banana to 4mm Bullet Adapter 2S LiPo DTXP4158 Onyx 245 Balance Board ElectriFly LiPo w Cable DTXP4159 Onyx 245 Balance Board FlightPower LiPo w Cable GPMM3105 Charge lead banana plugs to BEC connector GPMM3149 Charge lead banana plugs to micro connector HCAP0101 Futaba J Tx and Rx charge leads HCAP0105 JR Spektrum TX and Rx charge leads HCAP0106 Hitec TX and Rx charge leads HCAP0108 Charge leads banana plugs to alligator clips HCAP0110 9V style TX connector Futaba J Rx charge lead Always connect the charge lead to the charger first Then connect the battery to the charge lead Always match polarities on the battery wires charge leads and banana jacks black connections to black red connections to red BALANCE PORTS To connect an adapter for balancing of Left Side lithium batteries See page 6 of charger RADIO BATTERY JACKS To directly connect a receiver or transmitter battery for charging Balance Port Battery Jack DETERMINING BATTERY TYPE AND SPECIFICATIONS IMPORTANT What is your battery s CHEMISTRY TYPE RATED CAPACITY AND RATED VOLTAGE To avoid causing permanent damage to your battery carefully read your battery s label and or instruction sheet or consult your battery supplier and determine NiCd and NiMH Battery Pack Voltages Numb
10. e of delivering at least 12 amps while maintaining 12 volts DC WARNING Never accidentally short together the positive and negative input connections when connected to 12V DC power Failure to do so could result in permanent damage to the power source and the charger This charger is rated for a maximum output power of 40 watts per output Depending on certain conditions if charge current is set to maximum the maximum number of cells are connected to the output and input voltage is low the actual current delivered to the battery might be slightly less than the setting This is normal The charger will be on at all times when connected to input power Disconnect the charger from input power when not in use CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS SETTING BUTTON For selecting NiCd NiMH LiPo LiFe and Li lon battery type 110V AC Input and the charge current rate Output 2 DATA BUTTON For selecting different data Banana to be viewed on the LCD Jacks START BUTTON For starting charge Also 12V DC Input for manually stopping charge OUTPUT BANANA JACKS For connection Output 1 of any of a wide variety of battery charge Banana leads adapters Adapters with standard Jacks Setti Start connector Deans Ultra Plug connector and etting Data ar Traxxas connectors is included For small electric vehicle batteries find a charge lead that best matches the type of battery you are charging Look for these and other charge adapters at your lo
11. er monitors the condition of the individual cell and controls whether it should be charged Such packs SHOULD be charged with a LiPo charger that is capable of balancing such as the Onyx 245 Balancing Connector NON BALANCED packs are wired so the charger can only detect the voltage of the entire pack not individual cells so there is only one charge lead It s highly recommended to ONLY use such types of LiPo packs if they have a built in charge safety circuit which prevents any single cell in the pack from being overcharged Simply connect the battery s main power lead to the charger s banana jacks note proper polarity A UL i B f d A ElectriFly _ _ _ ier ee 4 To balance a lithium battery during charge connect the balance board adapter that matches your battery s balance connector to the charger s balancing jack above left The red wire will always be on the left Then connect the battery s balance lead to the balancing board Lastly connect the battery s main power lead to the adapter connected to the charger s banana jacks Shown above right note proper polarity STARTING CHARGE 1 Once the proper settings and connections have been made the battery is ready to be charged 2 To START CHARGE press and HOLD the START button for 3 seconds 3 During charge the LCD will alternate between the battery voltage and charge current screens so you can quickly determine if charge
12. er of Cells Nominal Voltage 4 8V 6 0 V 7 2 V 8 4 V 9 6 V 4 cells 5 cells 6 cells 7 cells 8 cells 1 TYPE Is the battery a nickel metal hydride NiMH nickel cadmium NiCd lithium polymer LiPo lithium ion Li lon or lithium ferrite phosphate LiFe such as LiFeSource brand 2 RATED CAPACITY The amount of charge energy the battery can store should be listed on the battery s label in mAh milli amp hours 3 RATED VOLTAGE If not printed on the battery s label consult your battery supplier or determine the proper pack voltage as follows refer to the charts at right a NiMH and NiCd number of cells x 1 20 b LiPo batteries number of cells x 3 70 c Li lon batteries number of cells x 3 60 d LiFe batteries LifeSource number of cells x 3 30 GETTING STARTED All functions and settings for Output 1 are totally independent of those for Output 2 All instructions listed below apply to each output LiPo Li lon and LiFe Pack Voltages Number of Cells Nominal Voltage LiFe Li lon LiPo 3 3 V 6 6 V 9 9 V 3 6 V 7 2V 10 8V 3 7V 74V 11 1V 1 cell 2 cells 3 cells 1 Connect the charger to input power 2 Every time the charger is connected to input power the default setting is to charge a NiMH battery at 5 amps If this setting matches your battery and needs skip to STARTING CHARGE below Otherwise to adjust the battery type and charge current settings for eithe
13. from the charger immediately NEVER set the charger s LiPo Li lon LiFe battery voltage settings to a voltage that is HIGHER than the nominal rating of the battery itself as such cells cannot handle overcharging in any way NEVER charge LiPo Li lon or LiFe batteries at currents greater than the maximum rated current as specified by the battery s manufacturer NEVER allow LiPo cells to come in contact with moisture or water at any time NEVER allow the internal electrolyte from LiPo Li lon or LiFe batteries to get in the eyes or on skin wash affected areas immediately if they come in contact with the electrolyte and contact your physician NEVER attempt to use the charger s NiCd and NiMH functions for LiPo or Li lon batteries ALWAYS keep lithium batteries away from children N COOLING FAN A built in cooling fan helps to keep the charger cool during operation This will help extend the service life of the charger and allow it to function more accurately and efficiently CAUTION Do not block the vent holes for the cooling fan on the left side of the charger as this could cause the charger to overheat and possibly cause permanent damage ERROR MESSAGES AND TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Several safety features are included in this charger to protect itself and the battery against certain unwanted conditions as follows LCD MESSAGEPROBLEM AND SOLUTION Err 1 The DC input voltage is below 11 0V or exceeds 15V DC Make
14. ining which battery type is to be charged what connector is being used and all appropriate programming is completed the correct adapter will need to be installed prior to charging If an adapter other than what is included is needed please refer to the CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS section on page 4 for a list of adapters that are sold separately 2 For NiCd NiMH Plug the adapter into the charger FIRST Then connect the battery to the adapter ONLY after it has been connected to the charger Proceed to the Starting Charge section 3 For LiPo Li lon OR LiFe Lithium batteries for R C are commonly available in two different assembly wiring configurations wired for balancing and non balanced It s important to know which configuration you have before proceeding Consult your battery supplier if you are unsure if your battery is wired for balancing if its not wired for balancing but has a built in safety circuit or neither WARNING It is NOT recommended to charge a LiPo battery which is not wired for balancing or which does not have a built in protection circuit Such types of LiPo batteries have NO means to protect the equipment or the user from damage that could result from an overcharge condition of any single cell in the pack Packs wired for BALANCING have a unique connector which has more than two wires going to the pack itself like shown at right Each wire is connected to an individual cell inside the pack by which the charg
15. r output proceed as follows 3 Battery type Determine the output you wish to charge the battery Press NiCd NiMH y the SETTINGS button briefly for that output to choose between NiCd Lilon LiPo z Q Q Q mAh NiMH LiPo LiFe or Li lon LiFe 5 z ma Battery J WARNING NEVER set the battery type to a type that does not match Type AN your battery For example accidentally charging a LiPo battery in Information the NiCd setting could result in an overcharge condition on the Shown battery which could result in an intense FIRE 4 Charge current a Press and hold the SETTINGS button for 3 seconds The NiCd NiMH Charge Current Recommendations charge current setting will show on the LCD Battery s Charge b Briefly press the SETTINGS button again to scroll through all Rated Capacity Current setting charge current options 0 8A 1 5A 3 0A and 5 0A Refer to 750 1000mAh 0 8A the chart at right for a list of recommended charge currents 1000 1400mAh 1 5A for different size batteries 1500 2400mAh 3 0A c Once the desired current is found press and HOLD the 2500 5000mAh 5 0 A SETTINGS button again for 3 seconds The LCD will return to the opening screen Lithium Charge Current Recommendations Battery s Charge Rated Capacity Current Setting 750 1200mAh 0 8 A 1200 2200mAh 1 5A 2200 3500mAh 3 0 A 3500 7500mAh 5 0 A BATTERY CONNECTION 1 After determ
16. rvice life especially for smaller size cells CARE AND HANDLING OF LiPo Li lon and LiFe BATTERIES WARNING DO NOT try to charge lithium polymer LiPo or lithium ion Li lon or LiFe cells in the same way as other battery types Always read the instructions that are included with your lithium batteries carefully before use Failure to follow these care and handling instructions can quickly result in severe permanent damage to the batteries and their surroundings and even start a FIRE ALWAYS charge lithium batteries in a fireproof location which could be a container made of metal or ceramic tile Monitor the area with a smoke or fire alarm and have a lithium approved fire extinguisher available at all times NEVER attempt to extinguish a lithium fire with water or a non lithium approved fire extinguisher Use ONLY a Class D fire extinguisher ALWAYS provide adequate ventilation around LiPo Li lon LiFe batteries during charge while in use and during storage NEVER allow LiPo Li lon or LiFe cells to overheat at any time as they can and usually will become physically damaged and could possibly EXPLODE or catch FIRE If a battery becomes overheated over 140 F 60 C disconnect it from the charger IMMEDIATELY NEVER continue to charge LiPo Li lon or LiFe batteries if the charger fails to recognize full charge LiPo and LiFe cells which swell or emit smoke may be in an overcharge condition and should be disconnected
17. s Trickle Charge set automatically by the charger as shown in the chart at right and shown in amps A The charger will remain in trickle charge mode Fast Charge Approximate until the battery is disconnected from the charger or the START Current Setting Trickle Current button is pressed again 0 8A 0 05A 50mA Trickle charge will NOT be applied to lithium batteries When fast 1 5A 0 10A 100mA charge ends lithium batteries can be disconnected from the charger 3 0A 0 15A 150mA and are ready for use 5 0A 0 25A 250mA If the fast charge 90 minute backup safety timer expires before the battery is fully charged the display will show STOP If this occurs you might want to attempt to re charge the battery by starting another charge Refer to the Trouble Shooting Guide for more details CARE AND HANDLING OF NiMH BATTERIES DO NOT allow NiMH batteries to overheat Disconnect overheated batteries from the charger immediately and allow to cool DO NOT attempt to use the charger s lithium functions with NiMH batteries Store NiMH packs with some voltage remaining on the cells refer to battery supplier It is important to recharge NiMH batteries immediately prior to use as they have a high self discharge rate AAA AA and A size radio batteries can safely be peak charged at currents up to 1 5C to 2C battery capacity x 1 5 or 2 0 High charge currents can overheat batteries and thus reduce se
18. start stop errors Output Connections Built in banana jacks Built in jack for 4 5 cell RX TX packs Included Output Adapters Banana to standard Banana to Deans Ultra Plug Banana to Traxxas SPECIAL FEATURES Two independent outputs each with identical features and functions A tiny built in switching AC power supply is great for portability and cramped pit areas yet can deliver up to 5 amps of charge current for each output A DC power lead with alligator clips easily connects to many 12V DC power sources Selectable charge currents of 800mA 1 5A 3A and 5 amps with auto trickle each output LiPo LiFe compatibility with built in balancing each output A built in jack for charging 4 5 cell Rx packs or even Tx packs each output Easy to read blue backlit LCD shows battery voltage charge current time and capacity each output A custom cc cv algorithm carefully charges lithium polymer lithium ion or lithium ferrite phosphate such as LiFeSource batteries fully and safely A precise peak detection system with automatic trickle charge fills NiCd NiMH packs completely for optimum battery voltage and run time Push button controls and audible tones make for easy setup and control Solid state reverse polarity and current overload protection ensure trouble free operation IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS Do not leave the charger unattended while in use Disconnect the battery and remove input power from the ch
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