Programmable Charger with 30A Discharge, Advanced Motor Break-In and Backlit LCD

INSTRUCTION MANUAL Team Checkpoints TC-1030 Pro Charger is designed specifically with the competitive racer in mind! The TC-1030 handles all sizes of NiMH batteries, in addition to NiCd and LiPo batteries. With a maximum charge current of 10 amps, maximum discharge of 30 amps, a high-powered motor break-in system, plus a custom blue-backlit graphing LCD, the TC-1030 meets the needs of the most demanding competitors. Quick reference flowcharts are included for easy understanding of all menus. It is strongly recommended to completely read this manual. Damage resulting from misuse or modification will void your warranty.

INDEX

Special features ........................................2 Precautions...............................................2 Controls and connections .........................2 Battery types.............................................3 Input power ...............................................4 Navigating menus .....................................4 Getting started selecting a memory ......5 Adjusting main functions...........................5 Starting charge, discharge, and cycle ......7 Status screens and graphs.....................10 Motor break-in ........................................12 Motor 4X break-in ...................................13 Motor test ...............................................13 User Set-Up menu..................................14 Data View menu .....................................14 Cycle Data menu ....................................15 NiMH Four-Step Charge menu...............16 NiMH Three-Step Charge menu.............19 Handling of NiMH and lithium batteries..20 Error messages and troubleshooting .....20

SPECIFICATIONS Input voltage: Battery types, # cells:

Battery capacity range: Max. fast charge power: Fast charge current: Fast charge methods: Fast charge termination:

Peak sensitivity: Trickle charge current: Top-off charge: Max. discharge power: Discharge current:

Discharge cutoff voltage:

11-15V DC 1-10 Nickel-Cadmium (1.2-12.0V NiCd) 1-10 Nickel-Metal Hydride (1.2-12.0V NiMH) 1-4 Lithium-Polymer or Lithium-Ion cells (3.6-14.8V LiPo/Ion) 100-9900mAh 120 watts 0.1-10.0A (2C max for LiPo/Ion) linear, reflex, impulse, 3-step and 4-step peak detection for NiCd and NiMH constant current / constant voltage for LiPo/Ion (cc/cv) optional thermal cutoff for all battery types 0-25mV adjustable (including 1mV, 2mV) 0-500mA (NiCd/MH only) 0-1000mA (NiMH only) 90 watts 0.1-30.0A adjustable (2C max for LiPo/Ion) 100% linear current 0-10A, custom pulsed current 20A, 30A 0.1-1.1V per cell NiCd & NiMH 2.5-3.7V per cell LiPo/Ion
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* Temperature cutoff range: 50-132 F (10-55 C) Cycle count: 1-10 cycles (NiCd/MH only) Cycle cool-off delay: 1-30 minutes adjustable Battery memories: 10 battery memories Display type: 8 x 21 LCD (168 characters max) with blue backlight Graphical displays: charge and discharge voltage curves Output connectors: banana jacks (two adapter leads included) Motor break-in: single-step and four-step modes, 1.0-8.0V selectable, 1-180 minutes, 20A constant (30A surge) Case size: 5.5 x 1.8 x 5.9 (140 x 45 x 150mm) Weight: 24.5 oz. (695g) * requires optional Team Checkpoint Temperature Sensor (TCPP9101)

SPECIAL FEATURES 0.1-10.0A linear discharge current (2C max for LiPo/Ion), with custom pulsed 20A and 30A discharge currents for conditioning of race quality packs, with Dead-Short mode for careful deep-discharging of high powered racing packs 0-25mV peak sensitivity for NiCd and NiMH batts (including 1mV and 2mV) Five charge methods: linear, reflex, impulse, 3-step and 4-step and cc/cv Top-off charge feature fully charges NiMHs without overheating Thermal cutoff (temperature sensor optional) Three motor break-in functions, including single step, four-step, and a motor test mode. Can maintain 20A at 1.5V. Adjustable voltage from 1.0-8.0V, 1-180 minutes time setting, also good for commutation lathes and tire warmers. Recall data for 10 full cycles Blue backlight for graphing LCD Displays input and output voltage, battery resistance, max. battery temperature, charge and discharge currents, voltages, time, and capacity and much more Adjustable audible tones, LCD contrast, twin fan operation, temperature scale and more Loaded with safety features and warnings, including cool-off time delay, max. charge voltage and battery capacity, reverse polarity protection, open or shorted output, poor battery voltages and temperatures, poor motor connections, excessive charger heating, and more Durable aluminum case, with rotating dial and twin pushbuttons for easy menu navigation Built-in twin cooling fans for high charge efficiency and extends life of charger Banana jacks on output with two charge adapters included (alligator clips and Deans Ultra male) Banana plugs installed on input lead, with large mating alligator clips included IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS Disconnect the battery and remove input power from charger immediately if the charger 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. Do not block the 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 leave the charger unattended while in use. Allow the charger or battery to cool down before reconnecting. Do not place the charger or any battery on a flammable surface or near a combustible material while in use. Do not charge or discharge on a carpet, cluttered workbench, paper, plastic, vinyl, leather, and wood, inside an R/C model or full sized automobile! Always turn off the power switch or disconnect from power source when not in use. Do not overcharge batteries as permanent damage could result. Do not use a charge or discharge current rate which exceeds the safe level of the battery. Keep out of reach of children. CHARGER CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS

INPUT POWER LEAD: located on the left side of the charger. TEMPERATURE SENSOR JACK: located on the right side of the charger underneath the banana jacks (temp. sensor available separately). PUSHBUTTONS AND CONTROL DIAL: The left ! button is generally used to move to the left through the menus. The right " button is generally used to move to the right in the menus. Rotating the dial in both directions will scroll through menus and adjust parameters quickly and easily. Pressing down on the dial acts as another pushbutton, and is often used to select different parameters on-screen. 2

OUTPUT BANANA JACKS: located on the right side of the charger. It is strongly recommended to use pre-assembled charge leads. Two adapter leads are included, one with alligator clips for connecting racing cells to the charger, and another with a Deans Ultra male connector. For transmitters, find a charge lead that best matches the type of radio that you are charging. Look for these and other charge adapters at your local retailer: ITEM NUMBER GPMM3148 HCAP0101 HCAP0102 HCAP0104 HCAP0105 HCAP0106 HCAP0108 HCAP0110 HCAP0310 HCAP0320 CHARGE LEAD DESCRIPTION Charge lead banana plugs to Deans Ultra male Futaba J Tx and Rx charge leads (except 9VAP) Futaba J Tx and Rx charge leads (9VAP only) Airtronics/Sanwa Tx and Rx charge leads JR Tx and Rx charge leads Hitec Tx and Rx charge leads Charge leads - banana plugs to alligator clips 9V-style Tx connector, Futaba-J Rx charge lead Banana Plugs (3 pair) Heavy Duty Banana Plugs (2 pair)

Always connect the charge lead to the charger first, then the battery to the charge lead. Always match polarities on the charge leads and banana jacks (red, positive (+) lead to red banana jack, black, negative (-) lead to the black banana jack. WARNING! Never allow a batterys positive and negative leads to accidentally touch each other. This will result in a short circuit and cause permanent damage to your battery and/or charger.

DETERMINING BATTERY TYPE AND SPECIFICATIONS IMPORTANT: What is your batterys CHEMISTRY TYPE, RATED CAPACITY, AND RATED VOLTAGE? To avoid causing permanent damage to your battery, carefully read your batterys label and/or instruction sheet or consult your battery supplier and determine:
1. Type: Is the battery a nickel-metal hydride (NiMH), nickel-cadmium (NiCd), lithium-polymer (LiPo), or lithium-ion (Li-Ion)? 2. Rated capacity: The amount of charge energy the battery can store should be listed on the batterys label as mAh (milliamp hours). Capacity is also referred to as the C rating. Charge and discharge currents are also expressed as a function of this C rating. For example, a 4200mAh battery would have a 1C charge or discharge current rate of 4200mA or 4.2 amps. This batterys 2C rating would be (4.2 x 2) 8.4 amps, etc. 3. Rated voltage: If not printed on the batterys outer label, consult your battery supplier or determine pack voltage as follows: A. NiMH and NiCd batteries: multiply the total number of cells in the pack by 1.20. A 6-cell pack will have a nominal voltage of 7.20 volts (6 x 1.20). A 4-cell pack will have a nominal voltage of 4.80 volts (4 x 1.20), etc. B. LiPo batteries: multiply the total number of cells in the pack by 3.70. A 2-cell pack wired in series will have a nominal voltage of 7.4 volts (2 x 3.70), etc. C. Li-Ion batteries: multiply the total number of cells in the pack by 3.60. A 2-cell pack wired in series will have a nominal voltage of 7.20 volts (2 x 3.60), etc.

DC INPUT POWER To utilize the chargers absolute maximum power capabilities the DC power source must be capable of delivering at least 15 amps of current while maintaining 12 volts DC. The charger will be on at all times when connected to input power. Disconnect the charger from input power when not in use. There are two ways to connect the charger to input power:
1. Connect the banana plugs on the chargers input cord directly to banana jacks on a DC power supply. Always match polarities (red lead to red banana jack, black lead to black banana jack).

2. Alligator clip adapters are included which have a female banana jack built inside the handle of each clip. Slide the input leads banana plugs into the female jacks on the alligator clips, and attach the clips onto the terminals of a 12V battery or power supply noting proper polarities.

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. Its recommended to disconnect the charger from input power when not in use.

NAVIGATING THE MENUS Refer to the included Programming Flowchart to understand many of the TC-1030s menus. Everything begins at the Main Memory screen shown at the far left. Press " to move to screens to the right, and press ! to move backwards towards the Main Memory screen.

In most screens, rotating the dial will move the cursor arrow up and down the screen as shown at right. The LCD screen shows 8 lines at one time, but there may be more than 8 lines to view depending on the menu. Make sure to rotate the dial completely to see all lines on any screen. As shown below, press the dial to highlight the first adjustable feature on any line. If there is more than one adjustable feature per line, press or as necessary to highlight the proper value. Rotate the dial to adjust the highlighted value. Re-press the dial to confirm the selection.

[0] Memory Name... NiMH 4Cell 1200mAh chg current : 1.5A dchg current: 1.5A peak sens. : 5mV/C dchg volt : 0.9V/C trickle curr: 50mA cut-off temp: 116F no. of cycles: 1 time cycle delay: 20min cycle mode: D>C max chg capa: 150% peak delay: 3min top-off chg: 100mA

Press dial to highlight value [0]Memory Name... NiMH 4Cell 1200mAh chg current : 1.5A dchg current: 1.5A peak sens. : 5mV/C dchg volt : 0.9V/C trickle curr: 50mA cut-off temp: 116F

PRESS [0]Memory Name... NiMH 4Cell 1200mAh chg current : 1.5A dchg current: 1.5A peak sens. : 5mV/C dchg volt : 0.9V/C trickle curr: 50mA cut-off temp: 116F

PRESS [0]Memory Name... NiMH 4Cell 1200mAh chg current : 1.5A dchg current: 1.5A peak sens. : 5mV/C dchg volt : 0.9V/C trickle curr: 50mA cut-off temp: 116F

GETTING STARTED SELECTING A MEMORY There are three main ways to setup and begin using this charger:
A. Select one of the factory pre-programmed memories to handle your battery: The ten memories are factory preprogrammed for different battery types, charge and discharge currents, etc., as shown in the included battery memory chart. If your battery and charge/discharge needs match any of the pre-programmed memories, simply select that memory number [0-9] on the top line of the Main Memory as shown below. You can also set a name for any memory as shown below.
Main Memory [0] Memory Name.... NiMH 4cell 1200mAh chg current: 1.5A dchg current: 1.5A peak sens.: 5mV/C dchg volt: 0.9V/C trickle curr.: 50mA cut-off temp: 116F Name Setup Screen Memory name set-up [0] Memory name... ^ ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQ RSTUVWXYZ abcdefg hijklmnopqrstuvwx yz 0123456789 -,'

1. Memory number: press the dial to highlight the memory number shown in brackets. Rotate the dial to find the appropriate memory number. If you don't wish to change the memory name, skip to step 3.

2. Memory name: with the memory number highlighted in the screen at left press to display the screen above. Rotate dial to move the ^ symbol underneath the characters. Press dial to select a character, rotate to change the letter. Press to move to the next letter and repeat. when finished. Press

3. Press the dial to confirm selections and the highlight will disappear.

B. Customize a memory to match your batterys specifications: If your battery and charge/discharge needs do not exactly match any of the pre-programmed memories, you can customize the settings in any memory as you wish (described in the next section). Battery memories will hold data until changed again manually. Use the included blank chart to record your own customized memory settings. You can set a name for any memory as described below. C. If you do not wish to use a memory, simply alter the settings in the default memory screen as needed to charge, discharge, or cycle a battery as described in the next section. To RESET every setting for all memories back to the factory defaults, first disconnect the charger from power. Press and hold both the ! and " buttons, and then re-connect the input leads to power. An initialization screen will appear, then the Main Memory screen will show at which time all memory settings will be CLEARED and returned to the factory defaults. Do NOT perform this reset if you do not wish to clear all settings in the memory!

ADJUSTING MAIN FUNCTIONS While in a memory screen, rotate the dial to move the cursor up or down. Press the dial to highlight the adjustable value on any line. Rotate the dial to adjust the highlighted value. Re-press the dial to set the selection into memory. Design information and recommendations for some settings are included in the boxed-in notes at the end of this section.
1. Battery parameters: Move the cursor next to the first line under the memory name. a. Press the dial to highlight the battery type. Rotate the dial to find the desired battery type that exactly matches your battery (NiCd, NiMH, LiPo, or Li-Ion). b. Press " to highlight the number of cells (for NiCd/MH) or total voltage (for LiPo/Ion). Rotate the dial to find the number of cells or voltage which exactly matches the number of cells in your battery. WARNING!! NEVER set this voltage to a level that is higher than the batterys rated voltage! LiPo/Ion cells cannot handle overcharging in any way!! c. Press " to highlight pack capacity. Rotate the dial to find the battery capacity value which matches the rating of your battery. If the batterys exact rated capacity cannot be found, select the capacity which most closely matches the capacity of the battery. WARNING!! For LiPo and Li-Ion batteries, make sure the capacity setting matches the rating of the battery as closely as possible. Improperly setting this value can cause very serious damage (including FIRE!) to the batteries and the surrounding area! Be very careful with such batteries that are assembled in series or series-parallel configurations. Check with your batterys instructions or supplier if unsure of the packs rated capacity. d. Press the dial to confirm all of the above settings. 5

2. Charge current: Move the cursor down to the chg current line. Press the dial, then rotate to find the desired charge current. Re-press dial to confirm setting. 3. Discharge current: Move the cursor to the dchg current line. Press the dial, then rotate to find the desired discharge current. Re-press dial to confirm the setting. If current is set to 10A or less, current will be drained from the battery in a 100% linear configuration. The TC-1030 also offers unique non-linear discharge currents of 20A and 30A for NiCd and NiMH packs only. Here, the battery is discharged for 2 seconds at the selected current, then discharge is paused for 4 seconds. This process is repeated until the battery reaches discharge cutoff. These settings are for conditioning of competition level racing packs, to lower a batterys internal resistance and improve the batterys average discharge voltage. These settings are NOT functional with NiCd/MH batteries having more than 6 cells. Refer to the notes at the end of this section for more details. 4. Peak sensitivity (NiCd and NiMH batteries only): This feature determines the accuracy of the peak detection circuit. The adjustable range for NiCd batteries is 5-25mV (8-10mV is recommended). For NiMH batteries the range is fully adjustable from 0mV (ZEROpk) to 15mV. Some racers prefer 1mV or 2mV settings. See the notes section for further details. 5. Discharge cutoff voltage: This is NOT the discharge cutoff voltage for the ENTIRE pack. Instead, set the voltage level for EACH CELL in the pack where discharge will stop. See the notes section for more details. 6. Trickle charge current (NiCd and NiMH batteries only): This is the amount of trickle charge current that will be applied to the battery only after peak charge has ended (not after discharge or cycling). See the notes section for further details. 7. Cutoff temperature: When used with the optional Team Checkpoint Temperature Sensor (TCPP9101), this charger can monitor the temperature of the battery connected at the outputs. Monitoring a batterys temperature in addition to its voltage can allow the charger to provide the most accurate full charges without damaging the battery, and is STRONGLY recommended for use with LiPo/Ion batteries. Refer to the notes that follow for details how to use this function. Otherwise, skip to #8.

Do not connect a sensor to the charger if you do not wish to use the sensor. See the User Setup Menu to change the temperature scale between Celsius and Fahrenheit. o o The maximum recommended temperature for NiCd batteries is 113-130 F (45-55 C). o o The maximum recommended temperature for NiMH batteries is 110-125 F (43-52 C). NiCd and NiMH cells which are AAA size or smaller should use lower temperatures. For best results, start with lower temperatures first, then if needed adjust this value upwards in small increments and closely monitor the charge progress. o For LiPo/Ion batteries, exercise great caution! The maximum temperature for LiPo/Ion cells should not exceed 90-95 F o (32-35 C). Start with lower temperatures first and if necessary adjust the temperature setting as needed in small increments and closely monitor the charge progress. If the battery reaches the max. temperature setting during charge, the charge process will completely stop and will not re-start. Setting the temperature value too low may cause the charge process to stop too early, before full charge has occurred. If so, increase the temperature setting by a small amount, making sure not to allow the battery to overheat. Setting the temperature value too high may cause the battery to overheat. If so, decrease the temperature setting. If the battery reaches the max. temperature setting during discharge, discharge will temporarily pause to allow the battery to cool to a safe temperature. Discharge will automatically resume when the batterys temperature drops by about o o 4 F (2 C).

8. Number of cycles (NiCd and NiMH batteries only): This is the number of times the charger will automatically perform a charge-to-discharge or discharge-to-charge cycle. See Cycle Mode below for how to set which function to perform first. 9. Cycle delay (NiCd and NiMH batteries only): This is a time delay that will occur between charge and discharge during a cycle, designed to allow the battery to cool. 10. Cycle mode (NiCd and NiMH batteries only): This sets the pattern in which cycles are performed. Select either to charge the battery before discharge (C>D), or to discharge before charge (D>C). 11. Maximum charge capacity: If the charger fails to detect full charge, this setting will automatically stop the charge process when a certain amount of energy has been delivered to the battery. Instead of setting an actual capacity value, set the percent of full capacity. For example: if the battery capacity entered in 1.c. on page 5 was 4200 and if the value set in this screen is 110%, charge will stop automatically when (4200 x 110%) 4620mAh is delivered to the battery. For LiPo/Ion batteries the recommended maximum value is 105-110%. A secondary use for this feature is to prepare batteries for extended-term storage. Cell manufacturers recommend applying a partial charge to batteries before being put in storage. For such uses, its recommended to set this value to 30% for NiCd/MH batteries, and to 10% for LiPo/Ion batteries. 6

12. Peak delay (NiCd and NiMH batteries only): This temporarily de-activates the peak detection circuit only at the beginning of charge when a batterys voltage might be unstable, to prevent the charger from accidentally shutting down charge too early. Usually, a batterys voltage will stabilize in a very short period of time, after which the peak detection circuit can be re-activated. Set the number of minutes after charge has begun for the peak detection circuitry to start looking for peak. 13. Top-off charge: For NiMH batteries, when peak charge ends, applying a short top-off charge current can help to more fully charge the battery before trickle charge begins. Top-off charge current is typically higher than trickle charge current. The recommended top-off current should not exceed 20% of the packs rated capacity. So, a battery rated at 3300mAh should have a top-off current setting of no greater than (3300 x 20%) 660mA.

Notes for settings in the Main Memory screen: If a NiCd or NiMH battery does not achieve a true peak, the charger will shut down automatically if the battery reaches 2.0V per cell and the high voltage error will show. The maximum charge voltage for LiPo cells is 4.20V, and 4.10V for lithium-ion cells. The maximum charge current applied to LiPo/Ion batteries is automatically limited to their 2C value. The maximum discharge current value for LiPo/Ion batteries will be limited to their 2C value. When using the 20A or 30A discharge current settings for NiCd/MH batteries, the discharge TIME will only be tracked during the 2 seconds current is drained from the battery (ignored during the 4 second pauses). The length of these pulses are long enough that they do NOT harm NiMH cells. Here the graphing display will update data every second. A battery voltage too high error will occur if the battery voltage exceeds 9.6V. As opposed to very quick discharge pulses in some chargers, this customized process does not harm NiMH batteries. Properly setting the peak sensitivity feature to the charge characteristics of a battery can help to achieve better peak charges. Lower numbers usually result in more precise peak detection, but in certain situations could cause the charger to errantly stop peak charge too early. In such cases, increasing this value (8mV or greater for NiCd, 5mV or higher for NiMH) may be necessary - especially if using an external AC power supply on the input. Some NiCd and NiMH cell manufacturers rate the capacity of their batteries based on a discharge cutoff voltage of 0.9V per cell. So, to see if the battery is supplying the amount of capacity as rated by the manufacturer, set the discharge cutoff voltage to 0.8 or 0.9V. This is also a good voltage for stopping discharge of sub-C size cells to determine their useful run-time in minutes. However, for any A, AA or sub-C size cells that are used to power radio transmitters or receivers, to find the most realistic run-time set the discharge cutoff voltage to 1.1V per cell. Most R/C receivers are not capable of maintaining control with a 4-cell NiCd/MH battery that is discharged below 1.1V per cell. For LiPo/Ion batteries, a discharge cutoff voltage setting of 2.8 3.0V is recommended. Trickle charge current range is 0-500mA. If charging A or AA size Tx or Rx batteries, it is not recommended to set the trickle current to larger than 50mA. For sub-C batteries, the recommended trickle current setting is roughly C/20 (battery capacity divided by 20). If fast charge is paused because the battery reached the max. temperature setting, trickle charge will not begin until o o battery temperature drops about 4 F (2 C) below the max. temperature setting. Top-off charge will automatically begin 5 minutes after peak charge has ended (in normal and reflex charge modes only, not for automatic, impulse, 3-step or four-step charge modes). Top-off charge stops automatically after 20 minutes. If the batterys voltage peaks or its temperature reaches the maximum setting before the timer expires, top-off charge will end automatically.

STARTING CHARGE, DISCHARGE OR CYCLE Different methods and miscellaneous functions are available for charging or discharging batteries. If you wish to learn about all such features, read this section entirely. Otherwise, to start charge, discharge, or cycle using the factory default methods see the diagram below.
[0]Memory Name... NiCd 4Cell 1200mAh chg current : 1.5A dchg current: 1.5A peak sens. : 8mV/C dchg volt : 0.9V/C trickle curr: 50mA cut-off temp: 120F
press and hold dial for 2 seconds

[0] Memory Name... NiCd 4cell 1200mAh CHARGE < NORMAL > D-CHARGE< NORMAL > CYCLE reserve ( 60m): off

1. To START CHARGE, DISCHARGE OR CYCLE, or to change the charge or discharge method, while in the Main Memory screen press and HOLD the dial for 2 seconds.

2. Rotate the dial to place the cursor next to the correct function. Press and hold the dial for 2 seconds to start the function.

3. Various options and settings are available for charging and discharging batteries as described below.

NiCd AND NiMH PEAK CHARGE METHODS Four different methods are available for peak charging NiCd and NiMH batteries: automatic, normal, re-flex, and re-peak. Selecting any of these methods is done in the start screen shown at the bottom of page 7. When the cursor is next to CHARGE, press the dial briefly to cause the word to the right in brackets to highlight. Then, rotate the dial to select one of the optional peak charge modes as described below. Once the desired peak charge mode is selected, re-press the dial to confirm the selection. 1. NORMAL charge mode: 100% linear current is delivered to the battery. Note that a reserve time feature will show at the bottom of the screen, which is a way to schedule the charger to finish charging a battery just prior to the start of a race. Refer to the Reserve Time Function section below if you wish to use this feature. Otherwise, to START CHARGE press and hold the dial for 2 seconds.
Re-flex Charge
normal charge current
0A

2. RE-FLEX charge mode: As shown at right, almost 100% linear current is delivered to the battery, except for very quick, deep discharge pulses once per second. Re-flex is believed by some to help remove oxidizing gas bubbles from a cells internal plates, allowing the battery to charge more efficiently. Re-flex is thought to be especially helpful for older NiCd batteries, but might not be recommended by some NiMH battery manufacturers. The Reserve Time function is also available in re-flex charge mode. See below for how to use this function. Otherwise, to START CHARGE press and hold the dial for 2 seconds.

-5A

4ms

re-flex pulse

time

Normal charge current is delivered to the battery 99.6% of every second. A very deep DIScharge current (equal to positive current value x 4) is sent to the battery for the remaining 4 milli-seconds.

RESERVE TIME FUNCTION When NORMAL or REFLEX charge mode is selected, "reserv (00): off" will show at the bottom of the screen. Think of this "reserve time" feature as a way to program the charger to FINISH charging a battery just in time to cool off immediately before the start of a race. As shown at right, the number inside the parenthesis is the "expect" time - the number of minutes the TC-1030 calculates as being needed to fully charge the battery (based on charge current and battery capacity values entered). The number on the right is the "reserve" time - the number of minutes from now that you want charge to be finished. For example: If the next race starts in 75 minutes and you want the battery to cool for at least 10 minutes before starting the race, that leaves (75-10) 65 minutes to charge the battery. If the charger calculated 42 minutes "(042m)" are necessary to fully charge the battery, then set the reserve time somewhere between 42 and 65 minutes. (Note: the minimum "reserve" time will never be less than the calculated "expect" time. Maximum reserve time is 600 minutes.) Minutes until race time - minutes required to charge battery - 10 minutes for cooloff = minimum reserve minutes setting It may take some practice to get this function to work as desired. To maximize the effectiveness of the reserve time function, the "capacity" setting in the main menu may need to be set to the most realistic possible maximum capacity for your battery - as opposed to the pack's actual rated capacity. For example, if your 4200mAh battery pack can regularly accept a charge of up to, say, 4304mAh, you should set the capacity value in the Main Memory screen to 4400mAh.
[RESERVE] DELAY START: 1m36s RESERVE: 60min EXPECT: 52min [ REFLEX ] CHARGE TIME : 000sec CAPACITY : 000mAh VOLTAGE : 7.218V CURRENT : 0.00A BAT.TEMP : No.Sens ADD.CAP : 0mAh [5]Memory Name... NiMH 6cell 4200mAh CHARGE < REFLEX > D-CHARGE < NORMAL > CYCLE reserv(042m): 60 min "expect" time "reserve" time

[0]Memory Name... NiMH 6cell 4200mAh CHARGE < REFLEX > D-CHARGE < NORMAL > CYCLE reserv(042m): 60 min

[5]Memory Name... NiMH 6cell 4200mAh CHARGE < REFLEX > D-CHARGE < NORMAL > CYCLE reserv(042m): 60 min

When "NORMAL" or "RE-FLEX" are highlighted, press to highlight the reserve time at the bottom. Rotate dial to select a reserve time. Press to confirm setting. Press and hold dial to start reserve time charge.

BAT.VOLT: 7.218V BAT.TEMP: No.Sens

The reserve time delay screen above will show, and the "START" timer will begin counting down. When the reserve time delay expires, the charge process will start automatically as shown above-right.

3. RE-PEAK charge mode: With this feature, once the charger has finished peak charging a battery it can automatically re-charge the battery to peak once or twice more as selected. This helps to ensure the battery is fully charged before a race. The charger will also track how much additional capacity was added during each re-peak charge. Refer to the section below for full details on how to use this feature. A good battery should have low charge capacity values for any re-peak charges. Batteries having higher capacity values for the re-peak charges are not likely holding charge as well. A five minute cool-off delay occurs after each re-peak charge. Top-off charge is not available for NiMH batteries when using the re-peak charge mode.

RE-PEAK CHARGE
[0] Memory Name... NiMH 6cell 4200mAh CHARGE < RE-PEAK > D-CHARGE< NORMAL > CYCLE re-peak cycle: 1 [0]Memory Name... NiMH 6cell 4200mAh CHARGE < RE-PEAK > D-CHARGE< NORMAL > CYCLE re-peak cycle: 3

1. When "RE-PEAK" charge mode is selected, "re-peak to select the cycle: 1" will show at the bottom. Press re-peak cycle number.

2. Rotate dial to set the number of times to re-peak to confirm selection. charge the battery. Press To START CHARGE, press and hold the dial for 2 seconds.
[ RE-PEAK ] CHARGE CYCLE : 1/3 TIME : 195sec CAPACITY : 0mAh VOLTAGE : 6.932V CURRENT : 1.34A BAT.TEMP : No.Sens ADD.CAP : 57mAh

"CYCLE 1/3": "1" is the re-peak charge in progress, and "3" is the total number of re-peaks which will be performed. Will change to "END: DELTA-PEAK" when finished. "CAPACITY": the charge capacity delivered to the battery BEFORE ANY re-peak charges were applied. "ADD CAP": the TOTAL amount of ADDITIONAL charge capacity that was delivered to the battery during all re-peak charges. When finished, the charge capacity data for all re-peaks can be seen in the Cycle Data View screen as shown at right (see flowchart to find the Cycle Data screen). If a battery was charged or discharged PRIOR to starting re-peak charge, those capacity values will be shown for cycle #1. Charge capacity added during re-peak #1 will be shown under cycle #2. Charge capacity added during re-peaks #1 PLUS #2 will be shown under cycle #3. Charge capacity added during re-peaks #1 PLUS #2 PLUS #3 will be shown under cycle #4.

[ CYCLE DATA ] NO CAPACITY VOLTAGE 1 C: 650mAh 7.878V D: 0mAh 0.000V 2 C: 26mAh 7.957V D: 0mAh 0.000V 3 C: 45mAh 7.943V D: 0mAh 0.000V 4 C: D: 57mAh 0mAh 7.936V 0.000V

4. AUTOMATIC charge mode: In this mode, the charger can detect the condition of the battery which is connected and automatically charge it as needed. IMPORTANT!! Make sure the proper battery type and temperature settings are entered before starting auto charge! This feature can be handy if unsure of the specifications of your battery, but using the normal charge mode will likely yield better results. In this mode, peak sensitivity is pre-set to 5mV for a NiCd battery, and 4mV for NiMH. To START CHARGE, press and hold the dial for 2 seconds. LiPo AND Li-Ion BATTERY CHARGE METHODS The only method this charger uses for lithium-polymer or lithium-ion batteries is the cc/cv or constant current / constant voltage process. This method is totally different than any method which is used for NiCd and NiMH batteries.
Once a LiPo or Li-Ion battery is selected in a memory, press and hold the dial to find the charge screen. As shown in the diagram at right, with the cursor next to "CHARGE", confirm that "CC-CV" is showing in the brackets. To START CHARGE, press and hold the dial for 2 seconds.

[8] Memory Name... LiPo 7.4V 800mAh CHARGE < CC-CV > D-CHARGE< NORMAL >

[ CC-CV ] CHARGE END: CC-CV FULL TIME : 912sec CAPACITY : 1137mAh VOLTAGE : 8.405V CURRENT : Trk. BAT.TEMP : No.Sens ADD.CAP : 0mAh

Constant current will be delivered to the battery in the beginning, at roughly the same value which was set in the Main Memory screen (actual current might be lower if the charger determines the battery is not in suitable condition to receive the full current setting). When LiPo batteries reach 4.20V per cell, or Li-Ions reach 4.10V per cell, the charger will automatically stop delivering constant current, and start applying constant voltage. It is normal to see a considerable change in output current part-way through charge. This is because the charger will no longer be forcing a pre-set current to the battery, but instead be applying a pre-set voltage to the battery. Here, the batterys voltage will gradually attempt to become equalized with the voltage at the output of the charger. As the battery becomes more fully charged it will request less and less current from the charger. Once actual current to the battery drops to approx. 80-100mA, the charger will beep to indicate that fast charge has finished. The charger will then automatically start a unique LiPo trickle charge current, indicated by Trk. flashing on the current line as shown on the screen above-right. This trickle function will stop when current drops to approx. 30mA. It is STRONGLY recommended to use an optional temperature sensor when charging LiPo/Ion batteries, as these battery types quickly reach failure mode immediately upon generating heat. Refer to the Cutoff temperature feature under ADJUSTING SETTINGS IN A MEMORY on page 6 for full details. DISCHARGE METHODS Selecting a discharge method is also done in the start screen as shown to the right. Rotate the dial to place the cursor next to D-CHARGE. The discharge method (normal or automatic) will be shown in the brackets to the right. To change the discharge method, press the dial, then rotate to find the desired method. Press the dial to confirm the selection.

The NORMAL discharge method can be used with any battery type, and is guided by all user settings in the Main Memory screen. Discharge current is linear, and cutoff voltages are those which are set manually. The AUTOMATIC discharge method can only be used with NiCd and NiMH batteries. Here, most user settings in the Main Memory screen are ignored. Instead, the charger automatically sets the discharge current based on the condition of the battery, and cutoff voltage is pre-set to 0.8V per cell. The auto mode is convenient, but the charger will likely yield better discharge results if the normal discharge method is used.

[0]Memory Name... NiMH 4cell 1200mAh CHARGE < NORMAL > D-CHARGE< NORMAL > CYCLE

A DEADSHORT discharge mode can also be selected for NiCd and NiMH batteries. This is a way to deeply discharge a battery below 0.8V per cell at greater than 5 amps. WARNING! If you are not sure about deep discharging your batteries, do NOT use DeadShort mode! Dead-short mode is recommended only for very experienced racers. Some battery manufacturers might recommend NOT deep discharging their cells as it could cause permanent damage (such as shortened run-time). Consult with your supplier if unsure if your batteries can handle DeadShort discharge mode. Refer to the diagrams that follow to use Dead-Short discharge mode. TO START DISCHARGE, make sure the cursor is next to D-CHARGE and press and hold the dial for 2 seconds. Press anytime to manually stop discharge mode.

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DeadShort Discharge Set-Up Screen

[0]Memory Name... NiMH 6cell 3800mAh CHARGE < NORMAL > D-CHARGE< DeadShort > CYCLE D-short time: 10min
PRESS

[0]Memory Name... NiMH 6cell 3800mAh CHARGE < NORMAL > D-CHARGE< DeadShort > CYCLE D-short time: 10min

1. Place the cursor next to "D-CHARGE". 2. Press dial to highlight the discharge method. 3. Rotate to find "DeadShort" mode.

4. Press to highlight the "D-short time" setting at the bottom. 5. Rotate dial to select the amount of time the charger should remain in DeadShort mode. The battery will be in DeadShort discharge mode for the ENTIRE time set (regardless of actual battery voltage). 6. Press dial to confirm settings. 7. Press and hold the dial for 2 seconds to start DeadShort discharge.

DeadShort Discharge Status Screen

[ Normal] DISCHARGE TIME CAPACITY VOLTAGE CURRENT BATT TEMP ADD CAP 1sec 0mAh 7.20V 5.00A 88F 0mAh [DeadShort] DISCHARGE TIME CAPACITY VOLTAGE CURRENT BATT TEMP ADD CAP 600sec 833mAh 4.80V 7.00A 88F 0mAh [DeadShort] DISCHARGE END: DEAD-SHORT TIME 0sec CAPACITY 920mAh VOLTAGE 0.20V CURRENT 0.00A BATT TEMP 92F ADD CAP 0mAh When time runs out, the display will show "END: DEAD-SHORT". All discharging will be stopped at this time.

A fixed current of 5 amps will be discharged from the battery. Time will count up from 0 seconds.

When battery reaches 0.8V per cell, deadshort discharge will activate. The timer will count down from the user setting. Current will automatically adjust, and can be as high as 30 amps, but will drop as battery voltage falls.

CYCLE MODE Cycling is available only for NiCd and NiMH batteries. While in the Main Memory screen, press and hold the dial for 2 seconds to find the screen at right. Rotate the dial to move the cursor next to CYCLE. To START CYCLING, press and hold the dial for 2 seconds. Setting all other cycling parameters (number of cycles, cycle delay, etc.) is done in the Main Memory screen. For cycles, only the normal charge and discharge methods are used. Press the ! button to manually abort any charge, discharge, or cycle if necessary.
[0]Memory Name... NiMH 4cell 1200mAh CHARGE < NORMAL > D-CHARGE< NORMAL > CYCLE

CHARGE AND DISCHARGE STATUS SCREENS AND GRAPHS While a function is being performed a status screen like shown below will automatically appear on-screen. All information shown will be updated every second while the function is being performed.
STATUS SCREEN [ CYCLE ] CHARGE dch->chg : 2/2 time : 341sec capacity : 1021mAh voltage : 5.808V current : 0.00A bat. temp : No.Sens add. cap : 0mAh peak temp : peak. volt: avg. volt : in volt : batt. res : graphs : 0.0F 5.812V 0.000V 12.635V 0m auto number of discharges and charges performed elapsed time in seconds energy delivered during charge, or removed during discharge voltage measured at the output banana jacks charge or discharge current battery temperature when a sensor is used "additional capacity" provided during "top-off" or re-peak charge maximum battery temperature during a function maximum battery voltage during charge average battery voltage during discharge voltage measured at TC-1030's input battery's internal resistance, measured during dsch in milli-ohms set so graphs can be adjusted "automatically" or "manually"

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The voltage shown on the Status Screen at the bottom of page 11 will be the voltage of the battery while its under a load. Loading often skews the voltage reading, which is normal. A higher load will skew the reading more than a smaller load. The display can also show voltage curve graphs during charge or discharge. While in the Status Screen, move the cursor to the graphs line at the bottom. Press the dial to highlight the selection, then rotate the dial to set the graph in either auto mode (graph settings automatically set by charger) or manual mode (graph settings can be adjusted manually). Manual graph view: Place the arrow next to graphs, and press " to view the graph (charge or discharge has to be in progress for at least 5 seconds before the graph will show). This manual graph mode allows you to manually adjust several features about the graph display, as explained below:

Manual Graph Mode 1352s 00.02A 4.701V 1352s 00.02A 4.701V 1352s 00.02A 4.701V
4.727V 4.367V voltage center voltage range 4.007V

4.367Vc

R: 0.36V

x5

4.367Vc

R: 0.36V

x5

4.367Vc R: 0.36V

x5

Rotate dial to adjust zoom factor in the lower-right. "x1" = 2 minute screen width, data updates every second "x5" = 10 minute screen width, data updates every 5 seconds

Press dial to highlight "Vc", which is the voltage at the center point of the y-axis (vertical). Rotate dial to change the voltage at the center point of the graph.

Press dial to highlight "R:". Rotate to set the voltage range of the y-axis. As above, with R: being 0.36V, the highest voltage on the graph is (4.367 + 0.36) 4.727V, and the lowest voltage is (4.367 - 0.36) 4.007V.

Auto Graph Mode "Auto" graph view: When "auto" is selected on the setup screen, press to view the graph. "Auto" will flash next to "R:" along the bottom of the screen. Here, only the zoom function can be adjusted manually. When adjusting the zoom factor, the voltage center (Vc) and voltage range (R:) values will change automatically.

time in seconds 0783s

current

output voltage 5.494V

02.68A

4.894Vc

R: auto

x1

"auto" will alternate with actual graph voltage range

Graphs always moves automatically from right to left. As shown above, the top line of all graphs shows the elapsed time in seconds in which charge or discharge has been active, the current level in amps and the voltage present at the chargers output at the time of the last measurement. Press " anytime while a graph is showing to return to the Status Screen. Press ! anytime to STOP the charge or discharge function completely, and stop the graph from advancing. When charge ends the Status Screen will flash a message indicating the final result of the function which just ended. Messages are as follows:

END: DELTA-PEAK: END: ZERO DELTA-PEAK: END: CC-CV FULL:

NiCd or NiMH battery finished charge when battery voltage peaked, then fell to the predetermined peak sensitivity value set in the main menu. NiCd or NiMH battery finished charge when battery voltage reached peak while the peak sensitivity function was set to 0mV. LiPo or Li-Ion battery reached full charge. 12

END: END: END: END:

TEMPERATURE: MAX CAPACITY: TOP-OFF TIME: FLAT-LIMITED:

END: TIME LIMITED:

Charge or discharge ended automatically as battery temperature reached the maximum setting. Charge ended when the amount of energy delivered to the battery reached the max chg capa setting. NiMH charge ended as the amount of capacity in the top-off chg setting was delivered to the battery. During charge a NiCd or NiMH batterys voltage stopped rising but also did not fall as should normally occur, and charge was stopped automatically as a safety precaution. Charge was ended automatically as the maximum charge time (after 15 hours for NiCd/MH or 2 hours for lithium) was reached.

When discharge ends the Status Screen will flash a message indicating the final result of the function which just ended. Messages are as follows: END: CUT-VOLTAGE: END: DEAD-SHORT: discharge ended as the battery reached the pre-determined dchg volt value set in the main menu. discharge ended as the charger determined the battery was too close to reaching full discharge condition.

Go to the Data View screen to see finalized data, including graph screens as shown on page 16.

MOTOR BREAK-IN The TC-1030 includes a simple function for breaking-in the brushes on brushed motors. The initial surge current rating is 30 amps during motor movement, and the continuous current thereafter is rated at 20 amps. The TC-1030 can continuously supply 20A to the motor while maintaining 1.5V on the output. Voltage to the motor can be adjusted from 1.0-8.0V but output current will become limited as output voltage is increased. The break-in time can be adjusted from 1-180 minutes. It is important that the power source can maintain 12 volts and 20 amps to fully utilize this feature.
Press " to find the Motor Break-In screen shown below. Rotate the dial to move the cursor up or down to set output voltage and run time.
1. Set voltage: place the arrow next to "set volt", and press the dial to highlight the voltage value. Rotate the dial to set the appropriate voltage to the motor of 1.0-8.0 volts. Re-press the dial to confirm the setting. Set the voltage to match the nominal operating voltage specification of your motor as closely as possible. Do not set the voltage too high, as permanent damage to the motor could result. [ MOTOR Break-In ] set volt : 7.2V set time : 10m 00s TIME : VOLTAGE : CURRENT : 2m 16s 7.20V 12.38A

[ MOTOR Break-In ] set volt : 7.2V set time : 10m 00s TIME : VOLTAGE : CURRENT : 2m 16s 7.20V 12.38A

PRESS

[ MOTOR Break-In ] set volt : 7.2V set time : 10m 00s TIME : VOLTAGE : CURRENT : 2m 16s 7.20V 12.38A

2. Set time: place the cursor next to "set time", and press the dial to highlight the time in minutes. Rotate the dial to select the desired number of minutes in the operation time...

Press to highlight the seconds value. Rotate the dial to adjust the number of seconds in the operational time. Press the dial to confirm the total break-in time setting.

3. Make sure the motor is firmly mounted to a motor stand, and the motors output shaft is NOT touching anything prior to starting this function! Connect the motors (+) positive terminal to the chargers red banana jack, and the motors (-) negative terminal to the chargers black banana jack.

4. To START MOTOR BREAK-IN, make sure nothing is highlighted on the LCD. Press and hold the dial for 2 seconds. OPERATION MOTOR BREAK-IN will show on-screen, which will change to FINISH when the run time expires. The running time, output voltage, and output current will show at the bottom of the screen and be updated constantly as time progresses. While a motor is running, the output voltage can be changed by pressing the dial to highlight the voltage, rotate the dial to find the new voltage setting. Re-press the dial to proceed.

The TC-1030 charger can also power commutation lathes and tire warmers in the Motor Break-In screen. 13

MOTOR 4X BREAK-IN A more detailed four step motor break-in system is also included. As shown in the programming flowchart, this screen is found by going to the regular motor break-in screen, then rotate the dial downwards. Here, motor break-in is done in four steps, where output voltage, run-time, and a cool-off time can be custom set for each step. In addition, you can set how many times to cycle through all four steps, and the speed at which the charger rises from 0V to the voltage setting in each step. Refer to the diagrams below:

[ MOTOR 4X Break-In ] 0.00V 0.00A 0CYCLE 0m 0s -0s 1st 2nd 3rd 4th V 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 T 00m 00m 00m 00m D 00m 00m 00m 00m SPEED:0 CYCLE: 00
STATUS LINES - show output volts and current, break-in cycle number, total break-in time, and time left per step while break-in is in progress.

step numbers

volts per step run time per step cool-off delay time per step

1st 2nd 3rd 4th V 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 T 00m 00m 00m 00m D 00m 00m 00m 00m SPEED:0 CYCLE: 00
"CYCLE" is the number of times to run through all four steps (1-99).

"SPEED" is how fast the charger ramps up from 0V to the voltage setting in each step...1 is slowest, 5 is fastest.

[ MOTOR 4X Break-In ] 0.00V 0.00A 0CYCLE 0m 0s -0s 1st 2nd 3rd 4th V 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 T 00m 00m 00m 00m D 00m 00m 00m 00m SPEED:0 CYCLE: 00 1. To set output voltages for each step, rotate arrow next to "V". Then press the dial to start setting values.

[ MOTOR 4X Break-In ] 0.00V 0.00A 0CYCLE 0m 0s -0s 1st 2nd 3rd 4th V 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 T 00m 00m 00m 00m D 00m 00m 00m 00m SPEED:0 CYCLE: 00 2. Press to highlight value for step 1. Rotate dial to find desired voltage (1.0V through 8.0V).

PRESS

[ MOTOR 4X Break-In ] 0.00V 0.00A 0CYCLE 0m 0s -0s 1st 2nd 3rd 4th V 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 T 00m 00m 00m 00m D 00m 00m 00m 00m SPEED:0 CYCLE: 00 to move to next step, 3. Press and repeat. Press dial to confirm all voltage settings.

4. Once voltage has been set, rotate the arrow next to T to set the run time per step. Time can be set from 1 second to 90 minutes in varying intervals. 5. Rotate the arrow next to D to set the length of the time delay between each step. Delay time options are the same as run time. 6. Rotate the arrow next to SPEED and press the dial to select the value. This sets how quickly the charger will increase output voltage from 0V to the voltage setting for each step. 1 increases voltage the slowest, and 5 is the fastest. 7. Press " to highlight the value for CYCLE. When this motor break-in goes through all four steps one time its considered one break-in cycle. This value determines how many break-in cycles to perform consecutively (range is 1-99). Press the dial once all values are entered. 8. To START FOUR STEP BREAK-IN, press and hold the dial for 2 seconds. OPERATION MOTOR 4X BREAK-IN will show while in progress, and FINISH will show when done.

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MOTOR TEST This function is designed to check the general operating condition of a motor through a series of voltages. Like the other motor break-in functions, this screen can be found by going to the regular motor break-in screen, then rotate the dial and move the arrow downwards.

[ MOTOR Test ] test volt 4.8V 1st 6.8A avg 12.5A pk 2nd 5.9A avg 15.7A pk 3rd 6.2A avg 18.4A pk 4th 5.5A avg 18.3A pk 5th 00.0A avg 00.0A pk 6th 00.0A avg 00.0A pk

Output voltage 1.2V 2.4V 3.6V 4.8V 6.0V 7.2V

[ MOTOR Test ] test volt 7.2V 1st 6.5A avg 10.6A pk 2nd 5.5A avg 15.3A pk 3rd 5.9A avg 18.0A pk 4th 5.4A avg 17.9A pk 5th 5.2A avg 18.1A pk 6th 5.0A avg 16.8A pk

At the top, the test volt line determines the maximum output voltage that will be reached during this function. Press the dial, then rotate to set to either 4.8V or 7.2V. Then, to START AUTOMATIC MOTOR TEST press and hold the dial for 2 seconds. The test will automatically start with an output voltage of 1.20V, which will be applied for 5 seconds, and then turned off for 3 seconds. Then, the output voltage will automatically be increased by 1.20V and the process will repeat until the voltage setting on the top line is reached (4.8V or 7.2V). For each output voltage applied to the motor, the average (avg) and peak (pk) output currents will be tracked and displayed. OPERATION MOTOR TEST will show while testing is in progress, followed by FINISHED when complete.

USER SETUP MENU

While in the Main Memory screen, press " twice to find the User Setup screen, where various miscellaneous functions can be configured. As shown below, rotate the dial to move the cursor up or down the screen, then press the dial to select any function. Rotate the dial to adjust the value, then re-press the dial to confirm the selection.
User Setup Menu [ USER SETUP ] fan control : auto temp. mode : F button sound: on finish sound: 20sec melody : 1 LCD contrast: 12 LCD backlite: on (user name...) "on" = fan runs continuously "auto" = fan automatically runs when charger's internal temp. reaches 122F select fahrenheit (F) or celsius (C) select "on" for beeps to sound anytime a button is pressed or dial is rotated select length of time for sounds to emit when a function has ended select one of 5 different tunes for the "finish sound" adjust LCD contrast level from lightest (1) to darkest (12)
(Note: when the "button sound" feature is turned off, beeps will still sound if the charger detects operational errors)

User name set-up (user name.....) ^ ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQ RSTUVWXYZ abcdefg hijklmnopqrstuvwx yz 0123456789 -,'

Setting the user name is done in the same manner as setting a battery name into memory as explained earlier in the instructions. This name will appear on the opening screen of the charger when power is applied.

From the name setup screen, press ! to return to the User Setup screen. Confirm the name entered shows at the bottom of this screen. Press ! twice to return to the Main Memory screen.

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DATA VIEW MENU

While in the Main Memory screen, three times to find the Data press View screen shown at right, where various types of operational data pertaining to the input or output is shown. This screen will show only before a function has started or after a function has ended.

[ Data View ] input volt: 12.435V output : 0.000V batt. temp: No.Sens peak temp: 0.0F bat res. : 0m chg time : 0s dchg time : 0s graphic data view

measured at the input measured at banana jack outputs battery temperature when a sensor is used maximum recorded battery temperature battery's internal resistance during discharge total charge time in seconds total discharge time in seconds view charge or discharge voltage curves (not for cycles)

Graphic data view: The LCD can show final charge or discharge voltage curves (but not for cycles). Move the cursor to the "graphic data view" line at the bottom of the Data View screen above. Press the dial to view the graph shown at right. The graph will first show in "auto" mode. A straight vertical line will appear in the the graph, which is the "graph cursor". Rotating the dial will cause the cursor to move sideways. The voltage at the point where the cursor intersects the curve is shown in the upper-right corner. To manually adjust different parameters in the graph, press twice to highlight "auto", rotate the dial to select "manual" and refer to the diagram below:

Auto Graph Mode

RNG: auto 4.667V

volts time

voltage at cursor

4.894Vc Graph cursor

R:

0.42V x5

Manual Graph Mode

RNG: manual 4.082V RNG:
5.137V center

manual

4.082V

RNG:

auto

4.082V

4.197V

3.257V

4.197Vc

R: 0.94V

x5

4.197Vc

R: 0.94V

x5

4.197Vc

R: 0.94V

x5

Press twice to select the vertical center voltage setting (Vc). Rotate dial to change the voltage at the center point of the graph.

Press to select the total voltage range (R:) of the graph. The highest point on the graph equals Vc + R: (4.197+0.94V). The lowest point on the graph equals Vc - R: (4.197-0.94V). Rotate dial to set the range.

to select the zoom factor, Press shown in the lower-right. "x1" is closest view. "x5" is widest view.

Press the dial anytime to return to the Data View screen.

Notes for settings in the Data View screen: Battery resistance measurements will start 2 minutes after discharge has stopped, and is shown in milli-ohms (). Battery resistance will not be measured if a NiCd/MH cell is below 1.0V, or if a LiPo/Ion cell is below 3.0V, as the best time to judge a batterys internal resistance is when it is closer to full charge. A lower resistance value means the charger can likely condition the battery more efficiently and accurately. A battery whose internal resistance gradually worsens is likely showing the signs of aging and may soon need to be replaced. Internal resistance can be greatly affected by the quality of the connection between the battery and charger. Charge time doesnt include when a battery is in trickle charge or top-off charge. For NiCd/MH batteries, the full graph should show in a single LCD frame. For lithium batteries, the total graph period is designed for a maximum of 3 hours based on a 1C rate (data past 3 hours wont be displayed). When using the automatic charge or discharge mode, the overall graph period will be 2 hours maximum. Information is NOT shown in graph form for re-peak charge mode, time delays, top-off charge, cycles, or dischargebefore-charge steps. 16

CYCLE DATA While in the Main Memory screen, press " three times to find the Cycle Data screen. This screen shows the batterys capacity and voltage readings for each charge and/or discharge for up to 10 full cycles. The cycle number is shown on the left side of the screen. Rotating the dial will scroll the cursor up and down the screen for viewing of all 10 cycles.
[ CYCLE DATA ] NO CAPACITY VOLTAGE 1 C: 0mAh 0.000V D: 0mAh 0.000V 2 C: 0mAh 0.000V D: 0mAh 0.000V 3 C: 0mAh 0.000V D: 0mAh 0.000V 4 C: D: 5 C: D: 6 C: D: 7 C: D: 8 C: D: 9 C: D: 10C: D: 0mAh 0mAh 0mAh 0mAh 0mAh 0mAh 0mAh 0mAh 0mAh 0mAh 0mAh 0mAh 0mAh 0mAh 0.000V 0.000V 0.000V 0.000V 0.000V 0.000V 0.000V 0.000V 0.000V 0.000V 0.000V 0.000V 0.000V 0.000V

Charge data is marked by C:, with the charge capacity shown in mAh and the peak battery voltage is shown on the right. Discharge data is marked by D:, with the discharge capacity shown in mAh and the average battery discharge voltage shown at right. Cycling can help to determine a batterys ability to store its maximum rated capacity. If a battery can only store a small fraction of its rated capacity its likely reaching the end of its useful life and may need to be replaced. Cycling NiCds once monthly can help maximum the overall performance of the cells. NiMH batteries benefit much less from cycling. New batteries, or older batteries which have not been used or cycled frequently may need to be broken-in before they will perform to their rated capacity. Comparing how much energy that was delivered to a battery during charge vs. the amount of capacity taken from the battery during a discharge thereafter can help to determine how well the battery was able to hold charge. Comparing a batterys measured discharge capacity to its rated capacity is also an indication of the batterys general condition. If a fully charged battery provides less than 70% of its rated capacity it may no longer be near the end of its useful life. Additional cycles can be attempted to try and increase the batterys storage capacity further, but if repeated attempts fail to improve performance the batteries should be replaced.

4-STEP CHARGE FOR NIMH BATTERIES WARNING! NEVER USE THIS FEATURE WITH LiPo OR Li-Ion BATTERIES AS SEVERE, PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE BATTERY AND ITS SURROUNDINGS WILL RESULT!! This feature is recommended for use by experienced users only. If set improperly, this feature can cause severe, permanent damage to a battery. If unsure about how to use this function, do not use it.
This feature is designed for high performance NiMH batteries for racing. It can be used on NiCd batteries, but only if the peak sensitivity value is set properly as described below. The true advantage of this function is to deliver as much energy to the battery as possible for racing punch yet allow for the most accurate peak detection as possible for maximum run-time, without damaging the battery as a result of overheating. Functions in the Four-Step screen are totally independent from the settings in the Main Memory screens. So all options in the Four-Step screen shown below must be set properly if using this charge method. A temperature sensor MUST be used in Four-Step Charge mode, otherwise this function will not operate.

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This function divides the overall charge time into four periods or "steps". The diagram at right shows the total charge profile for four-step charge mode, which is also what will show on the charger's LCD. A maximum charge capacity and charge current must be set for ALL FOUR steps, as outlined in the diagrams below.

must set number of cells, peak sensitivity, and max. batt. temperature

[ STEP CHARGE SETUP ] 4cell 5mV/C 116F i

current st ep 1

st ep 2

max. charge capacity charge current

600 1.5A

capacity c 1000 1100 1300 3.0A 2.5A 2.0A

[ STEP CHARGE SETUP ] 4cell 5mV/C 116F i

current

[ STEP CHARGE SETUP ] 4cell 5mV/C 116F i

current

[ STEP CHARGE SETUP ] 4cell 5mV/C 116F i

current

[ STEP CHARGE SETUP ] 4cell 5mV/C 116F i

current

ep 2

ep 3

st

ep 1

st

capacity

capacity

capacity

600mAh 1.5A
Step 1 - Getting Started: 1. Set the capacity value to 33-50% of pack's rated capacity. 2. Set a conservative current, slightly under the pack's 1C rating.

1000mAh 3.0A
Step 2 - Delivering Punch: 1. Set capacity to 50-75% of pack's rated capacity. 2. Set a higher current, up to the battery's 2C rating to deliver "punch" for racing.

c 1100mAh 2.5A

capacity

c 1300mAh 2.0A

st

Step 3 - Avoid Heating: 1. Set capacity to 75-100% of pack's rated capacity. 2. Reduce reduce current below the value in step 2 (~1.2-1.5C) to prevent battery heating.

Step 4 - Stabilize Battery: 1. Set capacity to 120% of pack's rated capacity. 2. Reduce current below the value in step 3 for stabilization and peak detection.

Setting Four-Step Charge 1. Press " to find the Four-Step screen shown above-right. 2. The cursor will show next to the second line on the LCD. All settings on this line must be set to match the battery being charged. Press the dial to highlight the number of cells, and rotate dial to adjust this value. To change peak sensitivity or maximum temperature values, press " to highlight either of these selections. Rotate dial to adjust the settings as needed. Press the dial to confirm all settings for this line. 3. Rotate the dial to move the cursor down to the capacity line (just under the graph). Four different capacity values are shown, each being the maximum capacity that will be delivered to the battery during each of the four steps. The capacity value for each step must be set: a. Press dial to highlight the capacity value for step #1. Rotate dial to adjust this capacity value as needed. b. Press " to select the capacity for steps 2, 3, and 4, and set the capacity for each step accordingly. c. Press dial to confirm all capacity settings. 4. Rotate the dial to move the cursor to the bottom line, which shows the four different charge current values which will be delivered to the battery during each of the four steps. You must set the charge current value for each step: a. Press dial to highlight the current value for step #1. Rotate dial to adjust this capacity value as needed. b. Press " to select the currents for steps 2, 3, and 4, and set the current for each step accordingly. c. Press dial to confirm all capacity settings. In step 1, its important to stabilize the condition of the battery, so a conservative charge current should be set. Once the battery is stabile and well into the charge process, much higher current can be delivered in step 2. The high current in step 2 may eventually heat the battery, so current in step 3 should be reduced. Lastly, its best to reduce current in step 4 to again stabilize the battery for the most accurate peak detection (fullest charge). Remember that the peak detection circuit functions ONLY in step 4 (not steps 1-3). During charge, the charger automatically moves from one step to the next once the capacity setting for each respective step has been delivered to the battery. Be careful not to set the capacity value too high - especially in steps 2 and 3 where the current settings are higher. The higher the capacity setting for any step, the longer that current will be applied to the battery during that step, and the more likely the battery might overheat causing the temperature sensor to trip and stop fast charge completely. 18

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st ep 3 st ep 4

See the following examples for an idea of how one might set current and capacity settings for a 4200mAh battery and 1200mAh NiMH battery. It may take some practice and careful attention to customize the settings in this function to match your battery. Battery size 4200mAh Setting capacity current capacity current Step 1 1200mAh (29%) 2.9A (0.7C) 500mAh (36%) 0.7A (0.6C) Step 2 2900mAh (69%) 8.4A (2C) 800mAh (67%) 2.2A (1.8C) Step 3 3500mAh (83%) 6.3A (1.5C) 1000mAh (83%) 1.8A (1.5C) Step 4 4400mAh (105%) 5.0A (1.2C) 1300mAh (108%) 1.4A (1.2C)

1200mAh

Four-Step Charge Screen [ STEP CHARGE SETUP ] 4cell 5mV/C 116F i

current

capacity

600 1.5A

1000 3.0A

c 1100 1300 2.5A 2.0A

Four-Step charge includes a modified version of the "reserve time" function described earlier in this manual, plus the ability to add impulse or re-flex charge methods during certain steps, and the option to custom-set at which steps a temperature sensor can be active. Rotate the dial to move cursor as far down screen as possible to see all additional features for this function, as shown here:

ep

st

3 ep st st

[ STEP CHARGE SETUP ] expect time: 51min reserv time: off trickle chg: off dchg > chg : on IMPULSE chg: 1 2 3 REFLEX chg : 1 2 3 temp check : 1 2 3

st

ep

ep

calculated time needed to fully charge the battery minutes until next race starts + battery cool-off time trickle current applied only after step-charge discharge before every charge, or turn off set all steps where impulse charge should be applied set all steps where re-flex charge should be applied set all steps where temp. monitoring should be active

Expect and reserve times: these two lines work together to provide the Reserve Time Function as described earlier in this manual. Again, think of this as a way to schedule when the charger should start charging the battery immediately before a race. When the capacity and charge current values are entered in the Four-Step charge screens, the charger will calculate how much time will be expected to reach maximum capacity in step 4 - based on the charge current settings. This time will be shown on the expect time line. The reserv time should be set to take into account the displayed expect time, plus how many minutes you want the battery to cool immediately just before the start of a race. If set properly, the cool-down time will end only minutes before the race starts, so that your pack is at peak race readiness. You cannot set a reserve time which is shorter than the expect time. The reserve time will not include the time needed for discharge-before-charge as explained below. Trickle charge: This sets the trickle charge current that will be applied to the battery only after the fourth charge step ends.

Discharge > charge: This discharge-before-charge feature automatically discharges the battery before charge begins. This feature is simply turned on, or off. It might be best to set this to on to empty the battery before starting the four-step charge mode.

Impulse charge: This charge method can be thought of as the opposite of the re-flex charge method. Instead of applying very short, high level discharge pulses, impulse charge applies short, high level charge pulses, equal to the charge current setting x 1.5, for 0.5 seconds, every 3 seconds. Charge current at all other times is as set in the Four-Step Charge screen. This method is also thought to help clear oxidizing gas bubbles from a cell's internal plates, allowing it to perform better. Impulse charge can be applied during ANY of the first 3 steps in the charge process, but not step 4. See the diagram below for how to set this function.

impulse current pulse

7.5A 5A 0.5 sec 0A time

normal charge current level

Re-flex charge: Re-flex charge can also be applied at ANY of the first 3 steps, but not step 4. In addition, re-flex and impulse charge can be applied to the battery at the same time. See the diagram below for how to set this function. 19

Temperature check: A temperature sensor MUST be used with Four-Step charge mode, or charge will not begin. The temperature sensor can be set to function in any of the first 3 steps, but will automatically be active during the fourth step. See the diagram below for how to set this function. If the battery reaches the maximum temperature (set at the top of the screen) during steps 1, 2, or 3, fast o o charge will pause until the batterys temperature drops approx. 4 F (2 C) below the temperature setting, at which time fast charge will automatically re-start. If max. temp. is reached during step 4, fast charge will completely stop.

To set the impulse, re-flex, or temp. check functions, move the cursor beside the function you wish to set... [ STEP CHARGE SETUP ] expect time: 51min reserv time: off trickle chg: off dchg > chg : off IMPULSE chg: 1 2 3 REFLEX chg : 1 2 3 temp check : 1 2 3 Press dial to place a new cursor before "1". Press to select step "1". Press [ STEP CHARGE SETUP ] expect time: 51min reserv time: off trickle chg: off dchg > chg : off IMPULSE chg: 1 2 3 REFLEX chg : 1 2 3 temp check : 1 2 3 Rotate dial to move cursor before "2". Press to select "2". [ STEP CHARGE SETUP ] expect time: 51min reserv time: off trickle chg: off dchg > chg : off IMPULSE chg: 1 2 3 REFLEX chg : 1 2 3 temp check : 1 2 3 Rotate dial to move cursor before "3". Press to select "3".

anytime to confirm the impulse, re-flex, and temp. check settings.

When Four-Step charge is in progress, the LCD will indicate which step is being performed, and which unique charge methods are being used in that step (if any). For example, if the charger is set to use impulse and and re-flex charge in varying steps like shown in the example at right.

step being performed

impulse charge indicator

re-flex charge indicator

[ STEP CHARGE SETUP ] expect time: 51min reserv time: off trickle chg: off dchg > chg : off IMPULSE chg: 1 2 3 REFLEX chg : 1 2 3 temp check : 1 2 3

[ STEP ] STEP < 1 > IMP FLX time : 229sec capacity : 95mAh voltage : 3.932V current : 1.50A bat.temp : 74.4F add.cap : 0mAh

[ STEP ] CHARGE STEP < 2 > IMP FLX time : 2431sec capacity : 1013mAh voltage : 5.292V current : 3.0A bat.temp : 74.4F add.cap : 0mAh

[ STEP ] CHARGE STEP < 3 > IMP FLX time : 2753sec capacity : 1147mAh voltage : 5.534V current : 2.5A bat.temp : 74.4F add.cap : 0mAh

[ STEP ] CHARGE STEP < 4 > IMP FLX time : 3161sec capacity : 1286mAh voltage : 5.784V current : 2.0A bat.temp : 74.4F add.cap : 0mAh

While Four-Step charge is in progress, the LCD will show which step is being performed. If the impulse method is being used on the current step, "IMP" be highlighted. If the re-flex method is being used on the current step, "FLX" will be highlighted. Neither impulse or re-flex charge methods will function in step 4. Peak detection and the temp. protection circuit always functions in step 4.

To START FOUR-STEP CHARGE, press and hold the dial for 2 seconds. When Four-Step Charge ends, go to the Data View screen to see the final charge data.

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3-STEP CHARGE FOR NIMH BATTERIES

3-Step Charge is sometimes preferred by racers instead of 4-Step, and is easily acheived by using the same screens as 4-Step mode but changing the settings. As shown at right and below, what is normally "step3" will effectively become part of step2, and thus step4 will now become step3.
[ STEP CHARGE SETUP ] 6cell 5mV/C 116F i
current

must set number of cells, peak sensitivity, and max. batt. temperature

[ STEP CHARGE SETUP ] 6cell 5mV/C 116F i

current st ep 1

p2

p3 (s te

) st e

max. charge capacity charge current

1200 2.4A

c 2200 2200 2600 5.0A 5.0A 3.0A

[ STEP CHARGE SETUP ] 6cell 5mV/C 116F i

current

[ STEP CHARGE SETUP ] 6cell 5mV/C 116F i

current

2A

2B

st e

ep

ep

ep

st

st

1200 2.4A
Step 1: 1. Set the capacity value to 33-50% of pack's rated capacity. 2. Set a conservative current, slightly under the pack's 1C rating.

2200 5.0A

2200 5.0A

c 2600 3.0A

st

Step 2: 1. Set capacity for both steps to be exactly the same...75-100% of pack's rated capacity. 2. Set current for both steps to be exactly the same...a higher value, up to the battery's 2C rating to deliver "punch" for racing. (These two steps will effectively function as one.)

Step 3: 1. Set capacity to 120% of pack's rated capacity. 2. Reduce current below the value in step 2 for stabilization and peak detection.

To START 3-STEP CHARGE, press and hold the dial for 2 seconds.

CARE & HANDLING OF NIMH BATTERIES Do not to allow NiMH batteries to overheat! Disconnect overheated batteries from the charger immediately and allow to cool. Do not attempt to use the chargers LiPo/Ion functions with NiMH batteries. NiMH cells do not exhibit a memory effect, so little cycling is needed. 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 self-discharge rate of approximately 20-25%. N, 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 service life, especially for smaller size cells. CARE & HANDLING OF LITHIUM-POLYMER AND LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES DO NOT try to charge lithium-polymer (LiPo) or lithium-ion (Li-Ion) 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 its 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 ABC type fire extinguisher available at all times. ALWAYS provide adequate ventilation around LiPo/Ion batteries during charge, discharge, while in use, and during storage. DO NOT allow LiPo or Li-Ion 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, disconnect it from the charger IMMEDIATELY! DO NOT continue to charge LiPo or Li-Ion batteries if the charger fails to recognize full charge. Swelling of LiPo cells is an indication that they are in an overcharge condition and they should be disconnected from the charger immediately. DO NOT set the chargers LiPo/Ion 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. DO NOT charge LiPo or Li-Ion batteries at currents greater than the 1C rating of the battery. DO NOT discharge LiPo or Li-Ion batteries at currents which exceed the discharge current rating of the battery, as this can often cause a cell to overheat. DO NOT allow LiPo cells to come in contact with moisture or water at any time. DO NOT allow the internal electrolyte from LiPo or Li-Ion 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! DO NOT attempt to use the chargers NiCd and NiMH functions for LiPo or Li-Ion batteries. ALWAYS store LiPo cells/packs in a secure location away from children. 21

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ERROR MESSAGES AND TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE This charger offers protection against damage which could be caused by short-circuit or reverse polarity conditions, etc. The list of error messages is as follows:
Input voltage - The present input voltage is xx.xxV. Pls check the input voltage. The input voltage must be 11V~15V. No battery - A battery is not connected to the output. Please connect the battery to the output then restart! Reverse polarity - A battery is connected to the output in reverse! Pls correctly connect the battery to the output. Open circuit - A battery is disconnected during an operation. Pls reconnect the battery and restart! Short-circuit - Output short-circuited. Pls check the output. Note: When short circuit occurs on the output the charger will try to continue charge for 2 minutes. Sometimes cells which have previously been completely discharged (after a race, with a cell discharger, etc.) might have such a low voltage that it appears to the charger that a short circuited exists at the output when really there is not. If a fully discharged cell is connected, its voltage will quickly rise when charge is applied and charge will continue as normal. However, if the output is truly short circuited the voltage on the output will never increase and after 2 minutes the charger will stop charge and display this message. Low output voltage - Output voltage is lower than the selected cells or voltages. Pls select proper cells or voltages. Either the chargers voltage setting is incorrect, or the batterys rated voltage exceeds the setting. High output voltage - Output voltage is higher than the selected cells or voltages. Pls select proper cells or voltages. Either the chargers voltage setting is incorrect, or the battery is in poor condition. No motor - A motor is not connected to the output. Please connect the motor to the output. Motor disconnection - A motor has become disconnected during an operation. Pls reconnect the motor and restart! Sensor Connection - A temp sensor must be used in 4 step mode. Connect TCPP9101 temp sensor. Temperature sensor - A temperature sensor is connected in reverse or is defective. Bat. Temp too low - Battery temp is too low to be operated! This message will show if the battery temperature is lower than 32oF during an operation, or lower than 14oF when in idle mode. If so, allow battery to warm before proceeding. Bat. Temp too high - Battery temp is too high to be operated! If this shows, let the battery to cool before proceeding. Pressing ! will clear this message. Charger too hot! Pls wait until the charger cools! This message will show when the chargers own internal temperature reaches 212F (100C). Operations will temporarily pause, then automatically resume when internal temp. returns to below 158F (70C). This protects the chargers electronics from damage due to excess heat. Data communication - Something is wrong with the internal circuit. Contact Hobby Services This message will show if the chargers own logic experiences control problems. Contact Hobby Services if this occurs. Other possible problems: PROBLEM - LCD does not work when unit is connected to input power: Check power supply for improper power. Check input connections for solid contact. DC input power might be connected backwardsreverse input connection. Contact Hobby Services for further details. PROBLEM - Charger doesnt recognize battery: Check for faulty connection or wiringcorrect or replace charge lead. Check for a defective cell in the pack. Replace battery pack or cell. PROBLEM - Battery voltage low after charge (below 1.2V per cell for NiCd/MH, or below 3.6V or 3.7V for LiPo/Ion batteries: Max chg capacity setting might be too lowincrease value. NiCd/MH peak sensitivity setting might be too low or too highre-adjust setting. Perhaps poor quality charge leadsreplace with new. PROBLEM - Will not lock into discharge mode: Batterys rated voltage might be set improperlyset battery voltage to exactly match that of the battery. Tx might have a diode in charge circuitremove battery and connect directly to charger, or contact your radio mfg. for details. Battery might already be discharged. Maybe a defective cell in packreplace battery. PROBLEM - Motor turning overheating, or turning too fast or slow during break-in: The set volt value might be too high or lowre-adjust to match the motors specs. The selected run time might be too longreduce run time setting. PROBLEM - Low mAh/time readings after discharge: Battery might not be fully charged prior to dischargefully charge batteries prior to discharge. Batteries might be old or unusedcycle again to see if capacity improves. Battery might be defective, need to be replace. Discharge cutoff voltage might be set too highreduce setting. Discharge rate might be set too highreduce setting. Batterys rated voltage might be set improperlyset to exactly match that of the battery. Possible internal problem with chargercontact Hobby Services for further details. PROBLEM - Battery gets too hot during 4-Step or 3-Step Charge mode: Capacity setting might be too high in one or more of the stepsreduce setting. Charge current setting might be too high in one or more of the stepsreduce setting. Max. battery temperature setting might be too highreduce setting. Contact Hobby Services for more information.

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5-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY - *U.S.A and Canada Only Team Checkpoint 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, Team Checkpoint 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, Team Checkpoint 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 Team Checkpoint product, warranty or non-warranty, send it post-paid and insured to: HOBBY SERVICES 3002 N. Apollo Drive Suite 1 Champaign, IL 61822 (217) 398-0007 www.hobbyservices.com e-mail us at: hobbyservices@hobbico.com or productsupport@greatplanes.com

*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.

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< user name... > v1.0

Programming Flowchart
[0] Memory Name... NiMH 4cell 1200mAh chg current : 1.5A dchg current: 1.5A peak sens. : 5mV/C dchg volt : 0.9V/C trickle curr: 50mA cut-off temp: 116F [ MOTOR Break-In ] set volt : 3.0V set time : 5m 00s TIME : VOLTAGE : CURRENT : [ MOTOR 4X Break-In ] 0.00V 00.00A 0CYCLE 0m0s -0s 1st 2nd 3rd 4th V 1.5 4.0 7.2 6.0 T 1s 1s 1s 1s D off off off 1s SPEED:3 CYCLE: 10 [ MOTOR Test ] test volt : 7.2V 1st 0.0Aave 0.0Apk 2nd 0.0Aave 0.0Apk 3rd 0.0Aave 0.0Apk 4th 0.0Aave 0.0Apk 5th 0.0Aave 0.0Apk 6th 0.0Aave 0.0Apk 7th 0.0Aave 0.0Apk 0m 0s 0.00V 0.00A no.of cycles: 1time cycle delay : 20min cycle mode : C>D max chg capa: 150% peak delay : 3min top-off chg : 100mA [ USER SETUP ] fan control : auto temp. mode : F button sound: on finish sound: 20sec melody : 1 LCD contrast: 12 LCD backlite: on < user name... > [ Data View ] input volt: 12.435V output : 0.000V batt. temp: No.Sens peak temp: 0.0F bat res. : 0m chg time : 0s dchg time : 0s graphic data view

NiCd and NiMH main screen

[ CYCLE DATA ] NO CAPACITY VOLTAGE 1 C: 0mAh 0.000V D: 0mAh 0.000V 2 C: 0mAh 0.000V D: 0mAh 0.000V 3 C: 0mAh 0.000V D: 0mAh 0.000V

[ STEP CHARGE SETUP ] 6cell 3mV/C 110F

1000 3.0A

2500 6.0A

c 3300 3800 5.0A 4.0A

or LiPo and Li-Ion main screen

[9] Memory Name... LiPo 7.4V 4800mAh chg current : 4.8A dchg current: 4.8A dchg volt : 2.8V/C cut-off temp: 90F max chg capa: 110%

USER SETUP: for setting various miscellaneous functions, such as fan control, temperature scale, audible tones, LCD contrast, etc.

DATA VIEW: to see different types of data such as input and output voltages, battery temperature and resistance, charge or discharge time, and final charge and discharge voltage graphs.

4 C: D: 5 C: D: 6 C: D: 7 C: D:

0mAh 0mAh 0mAh 0mAh 0mAh 0mAh 0mAh 0mAh

0.000V 0.000V 0.000V 0.000V 0.000V 0.000V 0.000V 0.000V

[ STEP CHARGE SETUP ] expect time: 51min reserv time: off trickle chg: off dchg > chg : on IMPULSE chg: 1 2 3 REFLEX chg: 1 2 3 temp check : 1 2 3

8 C: D: 9 C: D: 10C: D:

0mAh 0mAh 0mAh 0mAh 0mAh 0mAh

0.000V 0.000V 0.000V 0.000V 0.000V 0.000V

STEP-CHARGE SETUP: to set all of the parameters for the 4-step charge function.

MAIN MEMORY: to store battery type and voltage, set charge and discharge currents and voltages, set discharge and cycle parameters, set maximum battery temperature, and to start charge, discharge, and cycle functions.

MOTOR BREAK-IN: for simple breaking-in of a brushed motor. MOTOR 4X BREAK-IN: a four step system for custom breaking-in of a brushed motor. MOTOR TEST: to check the general operating condition of a brushed motor.

CYCLE DATA: to view capacity and voltage data for all charges, discharges, or cycles.

TC-1030 Default Memory Settings

Memory Memory name 0 1 4 2 3 6 5 7

Battery type Battery volts Batt capacity (mAh) Charge current Discharge current Peak sensitivity 5mV per cell 3mV per cell 0.9V per cell 200mA 116 1 20min C>D 150% 3min 500mA 3min 100mA 150% C>D 20min 1 1 20min C>D 150% 3min 500mA 116 116 50mA 150mA 0.9V per cell 0.9V per cell 0.9V per cell 50mA 116 1 20min C>D 150% 3min 100mA 5mV per cell 3mV per cell Dsch cutoff volts Trickle current (mA) Cutoff Temp (F) No. of cycles Cycle delay Cycle mode Max. chg. cap (%) Peak delay Top-off charge 5mV per cell 0.9V per cell 200mA 116 1 20min C>D 150% 3min 500mA 1.5A 30A 30A 1.5A 30A 1.5A 6.0A 6.0A 1.5A 6.0 1200 4200 3800 1200 3300 4200 6.0A 30A 5mV per cell 0.9V per cell 200mA 116 1 20min C>D 150% 3min 500mA 4 cell 4 cell 5 cell 6 cell 6 cell 6 cell

NiMH

NiMH

NiMH

NiMH

NiMH

NiMH

NiMH 8 cell 1500 0.8A 0.8A 6mV per cell 0.9V per cell 50mA 116 1 10min C>D 150% 3min 100mA

NiMH 8 cell 800 0.8A 0.8A

LiPo

LiPo

7.4V

7.4V

3200

4800

3.2A

4.8A

3.2A

4.8A

8mV per cell

n/a

n/a

0.9V per cell

2.8V per cell

2.8V per cell

50mA 120 1

n/a

n/a

90

90

n/a

n/a

10min

n/a

n/a

C>D

n/a

n/a

150% 3min off

110%

110%

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

TC-1030 Blank Memory Chart

Memory Memory name 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Battery type Battery volts Batt capacity (mAh) Charge current Discharge current Peak sensitivity Dsch cutoff volts Trickle current (mA) Cutoff Temp (F) No. of cycles Cycle delay Cycle mode Max. chg. cap (%) Peak delay Top-off charge