NET/DUO FAQ
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The discharge function is
supposed to be 10A Max, but when I discharged my 45 pack I got less
current. Why?
Both charge and discharge functions are limited by both
watts and amperage;
whichever comes first.
Charge: 180W and l0A maxes per port
Discharge: 50W and l0A maxes per port
- If you are
discharging a pack
which starts at lOV, for example, the initial max current(A) would be:
SOW/10V=SA
(note that as the battery voltage drops during discharge,
current will rise)
- If
charging a pack which starts at
lOV, then max current would be: 180W/10V=18A BUT, current is limited to
lOA,
so the max you get will be lOA, since the current limit is
reached before wattage limit ...
NOTE ALSO: Lithium batteries use CC/CV charge curves, so
current will always fall as the battery becomes more charged.
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Why does the charger not give
the END buzzer (or FLAT CHECK error), even though the pack has been
attached for a long time? (I have checked and buzzer is set ON)
- LIPO/LiFeP04: Most likely, you have set a charge rate
lower than lC, and the charger cannot terminate CC/CV as required current
at that point is too low. Assuming your battery is of decent quality and
condition (if not, do NOT charge it!) there is NO reason to charge at
rates below lC. Charge again at lC and observe results. Note also that END
buzzer will NOT sound until the charger achieves target cell balance. For
badly out-of-balance packs or large capacity packs, this could take up to
an hour.
- NiCd/NiMH: Same answer as Lipo/LifeP04 above (for a
different reason). Try charging at a higher rate. We have found that many
NiMH packs on the market today are poorly made, and do not signal delta-v
(indicating end charge) properly when charged at low rates, and sometimes
even at higher rates. Try setting delta-v in your charger menu to a lower
value. Try charging at a higher rate (check battery for over-temp!). If
nothing works, get a pack of cells from a known quality brand (Sanyo, GP,
etc) and test your charger.
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Why do I see "0" current
flowing during charge at regular intervals? Is it a "Pulse" charger?
No, the 0610i simply pauses charging at intervals in order
to make extremely accurate readings of cell/pack condition.
Troubleshooting
(1) Ensure that the battery you are trying to charge and
the settings on the EOS 0610i DUOII match. Battery type (such as NiMH or
LiPo), battery capacity, number of cells (charge voltage), and charge rate
must all be correct.
(2) Check that the input cable and output cables:
*Have proper connectors and are in good condition
*Are the proper gauge (output 2.Smm, 14ga)
*Are not frayed, worn, cut, or damaged
*Are proper length <= 30cm (12") on output side
(3) Attach the charger input connectors to a 12V
automotive battery that is in good condition and fully charged. Wiggle the
terminal clips into the battery posts to insure that you have a good
connection. Many charger problems are due to poor quality or inadequate
switching AC-DC power supplies, so this test is necessary to eliminate
those from the list of suspects.
(4) Try another battery for charging. If the RC battery is
in poor condition,
over discharged, or in some other
way defective, the charger may correctly refuse to charge it based on
safety algorithms.
(5) Try another RC battery type. For example switch to a
NiMH battery if you are failing to charge Lithium types. Success with one
type but failure with another generally indicates that the charger is
working properly. The failing battery type is almost certainly in poor
condition, wired incorrectly, or the charger may be improperly set.
(6) Contact your dealer with full details and description
of the problem, including the type of input power source, RC battery type
and cell count, and history of the charger - that is, has the charger been
working properly before, or failed from new condition?
(7) I have an OUTPUT CIRCUIT ERROR
* Be sure that your pack balance connector type, polarity,
and wiring system matches the multi-adapter attached to the charger.
* Carefully inspect pack connector, balance wire harness
and Multi-Adapter for damage, wear, etc. If OK, then:
* Spray all connectors (including the one in charger) with
de-oxide contact spray, then insert-remove connectors several times, then
spray one last time and re-connect.
* Use a solid DC PS or fully charged CAR battery for Input
power (poor power supplies cause MANY problems ... )
* Test charger using a lithium battery known to be in good
condition.
* Try a different brand battery (preferably with different
balance connector and multi-adapter type)
8) My LCD does not light, or lights but no
characters are visible. In most cases this happens when a charger
has been dropped, or suffered some heavy vibration. The ribbon cable
between LCD unit and charger can become loose. Have your dealer open the
charger and re-seat the ribbon cable.
Enjoy the Power!
The Hyperion Team
WARRANTY
HYPERlON Chargers are guaranteed to be free from defects
in materials and workmanship for a period of one calendar year from date
of purchase. Your selling dealer is your first point of contact for
warranty issues. Return postage costs are the responsibility of the user
in all cases. Submit copy of original receipt with the return.
Damage due to physical shock (dropping on the floor, etc),
connection errors due to unauthorized configurations [two batteries
attached to a single port, for example] inappropriate power supply
[automotive battery charger, etc!], water, mOisture, and humidity are
specifically NOT covered by warranty. It is well to carefully check
yourcharger before making a return, as problems in setup, cabling,
batteries, or power supply are much more common than defects in the
charger.
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