Duratrax Onyx 230 Manual

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® ™It is strongly recommended to completely read this manual before use! Damage resulting from misuseor modification will void your warranty.WARNING!! Charging lithium-based rechargeable batteries poses a risk of FIRE! NEVER treatlithium-based batteries in the same manner as other battery types. NEVER leave lithium batteriesunattended while being charged! ALWAYS charge lithium-based batteries in a fireproof location!Failure to follow all care and handling instructions contained in this manual could result in quick,severe, permanent damage to the batteries and all surroundings!! Follow all safety precautionswhen using such batteries, as listed on page 9 of this manual!INDEXSPECIFICATIONSAC input: 110V AC 60HzDC input: 11-15V DC, built-in lead with alligator clipsBattery types: 1 to 8 NiCd or NiMH (1.2 to 9.6V), 1 to 3 LiPo, Li-Ion, or LiFe (3.7 to 11.1V)Battery capacity range: 50 to 9900mAhFast charge current: 0.1 to 7.0A linear, adjustable (50W maximum, 2C limit for lithiums)Fast charge termination: peak detection for NiCd/ MH, cc/cv for lithiumsFast charge safety timer: off - 300 minutesPeak sensitivity: 3-20mV adjustableTrickle charge current: auto (1/20 fast charge setting), or manual adjust (0 to 250mA)Controls: 4 push buttonsBattery memories: 10Display type: 2 x 8 reversed LCD with backlightSetup tones: on / offAudible melodies: 5Output connections: banana jacks (includes standard adapter)Protective devices: solid-state reverse polarity and current overloadCase size: 6.0" x 5.28" x 1.69" [153 x 134 x 43mm]Weight: 23.5 oz. [666g]* Charge lead – Banana plugs to Deans® Ultra® male available separately (GPMM3148)* Adapter – Standard to Vendetta, MiniQuake, RS4 Battery available separately (DTXC2210)SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................... 1SPECIAL FEATURES..................................................... 2IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ........................................ 2GLOSSARY OF TERMS................................................. 2INPUT POWER .............................................................. 3CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS ..................................... 3DETERMING BATTERY TYPE & SPECIFICATIONS ..... 4GETTING STARTED ...................................................... 4ADJUSTABLE SETTINGS .............................................. 5USER SETUP SCREENS .............................................. 6VIEW DATA SCREENS .................................................. 7STARTING CHARGE...................................................... 7CHARGE COMPLETE ................................................... 8CARE & HANDLING OF NiMH BATTERIES .................. 8CARE & HANDLING OF LiPo, Li-Ion &LiFe BATTERIES ............................................................ 9BATTERY STORAGE ..................................................... 9COOLING FAN ............................................................... 9ERROR MESSAGES & TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ....105-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY – U.S.A. & CANADA ONLY.... 11The DuraTrax® Onyx™ 230 charger is great for a widevariety of applications! With charge currents up to 7 ampsand wide output voltage range makes it equally useful for1/32 scale micros as for large 1/8 scale electrics, plus nitroreceiver packs and transmitter packs. The ability to alsohandle LiPo and LiFe cells is great for upgrading to thelatest in battery technologies. AC/DC flexibility, plus theadvanced reversed LCD with backlight, and simple menusand controls make it super-easy to use anytime. A quickreference flowchart is included for easy understanding ofall menus.