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G.T.Power G.T. X2 User Manual

G.T.Power G.T. X2
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MULTI CHEMISTRY
BALANCE CHARGER
AC-DC
OPERA T I N G M A NUA L
BALANCE CHARGER/DISCHARGER FOR
Li-ion/LiPo/LiHv/LiFe/NiMH/NiCd/Pb BATTERIES
AC 100V–240V | DC 11.0V–18.0V
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G.T.Power G.T. X2 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandG.T.Power
ModelG.T. X2
CategoryBattery Charger
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Product Features

Dual Charge Circuitry

Features two independent charging circuits for simultaneous dual battery charging.

High Power Charging Circuit

Powerful 80-Watt circuit supporting up to 15 NiMH/NiCd cells or 6S LiPo batteries.

Lithium Cell Voltage Monitoring

Monitors and balances individual LiPo cells during charge or discharge.

Multiple Chemistry Charging

Supports a wide range of battery chemistries including Li-ion, LiPo, NiMH, NiCd, LiFe, and Pb.

Unit Exterior and Controls

Control Panel Layout

Details the buttons (STOP, DEC, INC, ENTER, CHANNEL, BATT type) and their functions for operation.

Safety Warnings and Precautions

General Safety Guidelines

Covers supervision, environmental conditions, surface types, and avoiding short circuits.

Battery Type Voltage Specifications

Lists voltage levels, max charge voltage, and discharge cut-off for LiLo, LiPo, LiHV, LiFe, NiCd/NiMH, and Pb batteries.

Lithium Battery Handling Precautions

Emphasizes verifying capacity/voltage, avoiding extreme imbalance, and series configuration for LiPo packs.

Battery Discharge Procedures

Explains discharge purpose, avoiding over-discharge, and proper handling for Li-ion and NiMH/NiCd batteries.

Memory Effect in NiMH/NiCd Batteries

Discusses the memory effect in NiCd/NiMH batteries and preference for full charge/discharge cycles.

Lithium Battery Discharge Preference

Recommends partial discharge for lithium batteries and avoiding frequent full discharges.

NiCd Pack Cycling for Performance

Explains that new NiCd packs require approximately 10 cycles to optimize performance.

Program Flow Chart

Initial User Parameter Setup

Channel Selection

Instructions on how to swap between channel 1 and channel 2 using the CHANNEL button.

Parameter Value Adjustment

Guides on changing default values by pressing Start/Enter, using Inc/Dec keys, and saving settings.

Lithium Battery Type and Voltage

Importance of selecting correct nominal voltage for LiFe, Lilo, LiPo, and LiHV batteries to prevent damage.

Cell Count Recognition

Charger automatically recognizes cell count and alerts if selected voltage differs from detected voltage.

Delaying Cell Detection (CHK TIME)

Using 'CHK TIME' to delay detection for reviving dead batteries; use with extreme caution.

NiMH/NiCd Sensitivity Settings

Explains trigger voltage for automatic peak detection in NiMH/NiCd batteries (5-20mV range).

Temperature Cut-Off Setting

Allows setting a maximum battery temperature during charge; process terminates if temperature is reached.

Waste Time Setting for Cooling

Inserts a time delay after charge/discharge for battery cooling (1-60 minutes).

Safety Timer Function

Monitors charge time with a default 240 minutes limit to prevent overcharging.

Charging Lithium Batteries

Setting Charge Parameters

Guides on setting charge current and nominal voltage/cell count for various lithium battery types.

1C Charge Rate Recommendation

Recommends a 1C charge rate for lithium batteries based on capacity (e.g., 5000mAh = 5.0A).

Capacity Cut-Off Function

Automatically stops charging when a set maximum capacity is supplied to the battery.

Key Beep/Buzzer Settings

Allows turning off individual button beeps and the musical alert tone.

Input Power Low Cut-Off

Monitors incoming voltage from a 12V source and terminates operation if it drops below a set value.

Balance Mode Connection

Requires connecting the balance plug to the balance board for cell monitoring and equalization.

Setting Balance Charge Parameters

Instructions to set charge current and voltage/cell count, then confirm with START/ENTER.

Cell Count Confirmation

Charger compares detected cell count ('R:') with selected count ('S:'); alerts on mismatch.

Viewing Individual Cell Voltages

Pressing the 'increase' button during charging shows individual cell voltages.

Fast Charging Lithium Batteries

Speeds up charging by reducing power reduction as battery nears nominal voltage, but may not reach full capacity.

Storage Charging Lithium Batteries

Charges to a nominal storage voltage (e.g., 3.75V for LiPo) for long-term storage, balancing if needed.

Discharging Lithium Batteries

Allows setting discharge current and final voltage, recommending 1C max discharge and manufacturer's final voltage.

Voltage Balancing and Monitoring During Discharge

Monitors individual cell voltages during storage/discharge, terminating if abnormal variations occur.

LiHV Mode Instructions

Selects LiHV battery with 3.8V nominal voltage; only supports 4.35V/cell LiHV, warning against charging 4.20V LiPo.

NiMH/NiCd Battery Programs

Charging NiMH/NiCd Batteries

Instructions for charging NiMH/NiCd batteries using Auto or Manual modes, setting charge current.

Discharging NiMH/NiCd Batteries

Guides on setting discharge current and final voltage for NiMH/NiCd batteries.

NiMH/NiCd Charge/Discharge Cycles

Selects Discharge/Charge or Charge/Discharge sequence and number of cycles (1-5) for NiMH/NiCd batteries.

Pb (Lead-Sulfuric Acid) Battery Program

Charging Pb Batteries

Sets charge current (0.1A-6.0A) and nominal voltage for Pb batteries, starting the process.

Discharging Pb Batteries

Sets discharge current (0.1A-7.0A) and final voltage for Pb batteries, starting and stopping the process.

Battery Meter Testing

Save Data Program

Load Data Program

Information Displayed During Operation

End Voltage Display

Shows the final voltage for the selected cell type after a process.

Capacity Cut-Off Status

Indicates if capacity cut-off is enabled and the set capacity value.

Safety Timer Status

Shows if the safety timer is active and its set duration in minutes.

Safety/Temp Cut-Off Status

Indicates if the temperature cut-off function is enabled.

External Temperature Display

Displays external temperature when a temperature probe is connected.

Input Voltage Display

Shows the present input voltage to the charger.

Individual Cell Voltage Display

Displays individual cell voltages (up to 6 cells) when balance lead is connected.

Warning and Error Messages

Reverse Polarity Error

Indicates incorrect polarity detection.

Connection Break Error

Indicates the battery connection was interrupted.

Short Circuit Error

Indicates a short-circuit of the output termination.

Input Voltage Error

Indicates the input voltage is wrong.

Volume Select Error

Voltage is lower than setting; check battery pack cell count.

Break Down Error

Indicates an internal error in the charger.

Battery Low Voltage Error

Pack voltage is too low to charge safely; check individual cell voltages.

Battery High Voltage Error

Pack voltage is too high to charge safely; check individual cell voltages.

Battery Cell Connect Error

Connector error; check connections at battery and charger.

Temperature Over Error

Internal charger temperature is too high; allow time to cool.

Control Failure Error

Processor cannot control input current; contact customer service.

Battery Cell Low Voltage Error

Single cell voltage is below safe levels; check each cell's voltage.

Battery Cell High Voltage Error

Single cell voltage is too high; check each cell's voltage.

Specifications (Per Channel)

Warranty and Service Information

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