Duratrax ONYX 235 - User Manual

The Onyx 235 charger is great for a huge range of charging and balancing needs for electric on-road, off-road, boat and
radio applications! Charge currents up to 8 amps and output voltages for charging up to 10-cell NiMH or 4S LiPo packs
make it equally as useful for 1/32 scale micros as large as 1/8 scale electrics, plus nitro receiver packs and transmitter
batteries. A built-in balancer optimizes charging of lithium packs, including LiFe cells such as LiFeSource
™
brand packs. A
built-in jack is perfect for charging radio batteries. A USB jack allows for charging of music players, cell phones, etc. while
at the track. AC/DC flexibility with detachable input cords, reversed backlit LCD, simple controls and menus make it super-
easy to use anytime, indoors or out.
It is strongly recommended to completely read this manual before use! Damage resulting
from misuse or modification will void your warranty.
WARNING!! Charging lithium-based rechargeable batteries poses a risk of FIRE! NEVER
treat lithium-based batteries in the same manner as other battery types. NEVER leave lithium
batteries unattended 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 precautions when using such batteries, as listed on page 3 of this manual!
INDEX
Specifications and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Glossary of Terms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Input Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Controls and Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Battery Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Adjustable Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
User Setup Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
View Data Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Battery Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Starting Charge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Charge Complete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Care and Handling of Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Battery Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Cooling Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Error Messages and Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
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Duratrax ONYX 235 Specifications