Duratrax Onyx 210 - View Data Screens; Resetting the Charger; CARE & HANDLING of Nimh BATTERIES; Error Indicators & Troubleshooting Guide

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VIEW DATA SCREENS
After peak charge has been detected, you can review the four different data screens to see the fi nal results of the peak charge.
While “End” is showing, repeatedly press DATA to scroll through the screens like shown on the previous page to view the fi nal
results of the charge process. The screen will automatically revert back to “End” three seconds after a button is pressed last.
RESETTING THE CHARGER
When a peak charge has fi nished, press START to reset the charger. The LCD will return to the opening screen, and the
charger will stop delivering trickle current to the battery. Pressing the DATA button will scroll through the different data
screens on the LCD.
CARE & HANDLING OF NiMH BATTTERIES
• Do not to allow NiMH batteries to overheat! Disconnect overheated batteries from the charger immediately and allow
to cool.
• Store NiMH packs with some voltage remaining on the cells (refer to battery supplier).
• It is important to recharge NiMH batteries immediately prior to use, as they have a high self-discharge rate.
• “AAA”, “AA” and “A” size radio batteries can safely be peak charged at currents up to 1.5C to 2C (battery capacity x 1.5
or 2.0). High charge currents can overheat batteries and thus reduce service life, especially for smaller size cells.
ERROR MESSAGES & TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Several safety features are included in this charger to protect itself and the battery against certain unwanted conditions,
as follows:
LCD PROBLEM AND SOLUTION
“Err.1“ The DC input voltage is below 11.0V or exceeds 15V DC. Make sure the input voltage is within
this range.
“Err.2” A battery is not connected to the output. Make sure a good connection exists between the battery and
charger and re-try.
“Err.3” The battery is connected backwards to the output. Re-connect the battery to the charger’s output with
the proper polarity.
“Err.4” The battery has become disconnected during charge. Re-establish a good physical connection
between the battery and charger, and re-start charge.
“Err.5” Some type of electronic interruption or malfunction has occurred. If you believe that some external
force might have caused the charger to err, and that a true circuit malfunction has not occurred, you
might attempt to re-start charge. Otherwise, if you believe the charger is not functioning properly,
disconnect the battery from the charger, and the charger from input power, and contact Hobby
Services for further details.
“Err.6” The charger has somehow fallen out of calibration. Contact Hobby Services for further details.
“Stop” The 90 minute backup safety timer has expired. You can re-start charge, or disconnect the battery
from the charger.
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 backwards…reverse input connection. Contact
Hobby Services for further details.
PROBLEM - Battery voltage low after charge (below 1.2V per cell): The capacity setting, charge current setting, and/or
backup safety timer settings might be too low. The peak sensitivity setting might be too low or too high…re-adjust setting.
Perhaps poor quality charge leads…replace with new.
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