Hobby People activator 50, User Manual

Page 1: ...cuit output power of 50W and a variable charge current of up to 6 0A the Activator 50 is a versatile and easy to use charger that works with most batteries used in the hobby today The Activator 50 als...

Page 2: ...Messages 36 37 Blank Programming Data Sheets 38 Warranty and Liability Information 39 Warranty Service Information 39 WARNING PLEASE READ BEFORE USE Please read this entire User s Guide prior to oper...

Page 3: ...e hobby today Optimized Operating Software When charging or discharging batteries an AUTO function sets the feed current automatically For Lithium batteries especially this can help prevent over charg...

Page 4: ...des You can choose two special Lithium battery charge modes for special purposes Fast charge reduces the charging time of a Lithium battery and Storage mode controls the final voltage of the battery d...

Page 5: ...elow the lower limit the process will be terminated automatically Auto On Cooling Fan The cooling fan activates automatically when the internal temperature of the unit is raised DC Input Voltage 11 18...

Page 6: ...features an auto on function so it turns on only when required It will not run all the time DC Input Power Socket Used to power the charger from an 11 to 18V DC power source using the supplied DC Inpu...

Page 7: ...severely damaged Failure to follow these instructions can also result in fire injury to your person or others or loss of property Only use the charger with the intended battery types Do not attempt t...

Page 8: ...g Lithium batteries in series cell format only Recommended safe charging discharging values Ni Cd Ni MH Nominal Voltage Level 1 2V Cell Recommended Fast Charge Current 1C 2C depending on the performan...

Page 9: ...V per cell minimum Lithium batteries prefer a partial rather than a full discharge Frequent full discharges should be avoided if possible Instead charge the battery more often or use a larger battery...

Page 10: ...t the adapter cord to the charger first and only then to the battery to be charged or discharged Reverse the sequence when disconnecting If you plug the battery into the output power adapter cord firs...

Page 11: ...ourself with the Activator 50 charger s setup charge discharge and cycle programming menus When the charger is connected to a power source the last active programming menu will be displayed TEST LIXX...

Page 12: ...to enter the selected upper level programming menu and display its lower level programming menus Once in a lower level programming menu press to select and store programming values function button nam...

Page 13: ...is enough to perceive the cell count correctly For batteries of larger capacity you may extend the time interval but if you program the time interval too long for small capacity batteries the charge...

Page 14: ...etermine the setting to use 1 From within the USER SET PROGRAM menu press the DEC or INC buttons to display the NICD SENSITIVITY D PEAK menu 2 Press the ENTER button The voltage value will flash Press...

Page 15: ...the DEC or INC buttons to display the WASTE TIME menu 2 Press the ENTER button The minutes value will flash Press the DEC or INC buttons to select the desired minutes value then press the ENTER butto...

Page 16: ...e capacity cut off menu 2 Press the ENTER button The ON OFF value will flash Press the DEC or INC buttons to select the desired value either ON or OFF then press the ENTER button again to store that v...

Page 17: ...y Please refer to the technical specification for your battery to determine the setting to use 1 From within the USER SET PROGRAM menu press the DEC or INC buttons to display the INPUT POWER LOW CUT O...

Page 18: ...not be exactly the same but they should be close The following can be determined by the test results Individual Cell Deterioration If the value of one cell is more than 15 or more greater than the av...

Page 19: ...lug the output power adapter cord into the power outputs of the charger then plug your Lithium battery into the output power adapter cord 3 Press the ENTER button The charge current value will flash P...

Page 20: ...balance plug we recommend using this charge mode If your Lithium battery doesn t feature a balance connector see theLithium Battery Standard Mode Charging section on the previous page Balance chargin...

Page 21: ...s and hold the START button for more than 3 seconds to begin the charging process An automatic battery check will be performed and the confirmation screen will be displayed R shows the number of cells...

Page 22: ...YPE menu and select the correct battery type An incorrect setting can result in damage to your battery 3 Press the ENTER button The charge current value will flash Press the DEC or INC buttons to sele...

Page 23: ...urce plug the output power adapter cord into the power outputs of the charger then plug your Lithium battery into the output power adapter cord If your battery features a balance connector plug it int...

Page 24: ...urrent voltage of the battery and the current charged discharged capacity in mAh For maximum safety during the discharge process the charger may throttle the discharge current lower than you programme...

Page 25: ...ery check will be performed If you receive a BATTERY CHECK HIGH VOLTAGE or a BATTERY CHECK LOW VOLTAGE error press the STOP button to go back to the previous screen then carefully check the number of...

Page 26: ...cell voltages during the charging storage and discharging processes by pressing the INC button If the voltage of one or more cells varies abnormally the charger terminates the process with an error m...

Page 27: ...and INC buttons at the same time until the mode indicator changes then release the buttons 2 Press the STOP or DEC buttons to scroll to the PROGRAM SELECT NI CD BATT or PROGRAM SELECT NI MH BATT menu...

Page 28: ...ore storage If necessary give them an occasional short charge to keep them above the 0 85V or 1 0V per cell minimum Ni MH batteries have less memory effect than Ni Cd batteries so it s not as much of...

Page 29: ...ta about the current discharge process including the elapsed discharge time the current voltage of the battery and the current discharged capacity in mAh Ni cd ni mh battery discharging continued This...

Page 30: ...the DEC or INC buttons to select the desired cycle mode then press the ENTER button again to store that value Cycle mode values are charge discharge and discharge charge Choose the option that suits...

Page 31: ...batteries that are commonly used in the R C model hobby This mode is used for charging 2 to 20 volt Pb Lead Acid batteries Pb batteries are totally different from Ni Cd or Ni MH batteries They can onl...

Page 32: ...ogramming pb battery charging Continued This mode is used for discharging 2 to 20V lead acid batteries Discharging is typically used to determine the residual capacity of the battery or to lower the v...

Page 33: ...ta about the current discharge process including the elapsed discharge time the current voltage of the battery and the current discharged capacity in mAh For maximum safety during the discharge proces...

Page 34: ...e moving through the various programming menus that are available Menus shown will vary based on the battery type you selected in step 2 above For more information on entering programming data correct...

Page 35: ...a Lithium battery press the DEC button to scroll through and view the various programmed user settings that are related to the current process In addition press the INC button to monitor the voltage o...

Page 36: ...ew Displays the current voltage of the charger s power source Press the DEC button to view error messages The Activator 50 Multi Chemistry Intelligent Charger incorporates various safety features to p...

Page 37: ...gher than you programmed in the Lithium program Check the cell count and voltage of the battery carefully This message is displayed if the charger detects that the voltage of one cell in your Lithium...

Page 38: ...38 ACTIVATOR 50 CHARGER USER S GUIDE blank programming data sheets...

Page 39: ...allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations may not apply to you This warranty gives yo...

Page 40: ...40 ACTIVATOR 50 CHARGER USER S GUIDE Features and Specifications are Subject to Change Without Notice All contents 2013 Hobby People All Rights Reserved Revision 1 07 30 2013 Made in China...