GRAUPNER ULTRAMAT 14 PLUS User Manual

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OPERATING MANUAL
INSTRUCTIONS D´UTILISATION
ULTRAMAT 14 plus
Mikroprozessorgesteuertes Hochleistungs-Schnellladegerät
für NiCd- / NiMH-, LiPo-/LiIo-/LiMn-/LiFe- und Pb-Akkus
Ladestrom bis 5 A
Eingebauter Balancer für Li-Akkus und NiMH/NiCd-Akkus
Micro-processor controlled high-performance fast charger
for Ni-Cd / Ni-MH, LiPo / LiIo / LiMn / LiFe and lead-acid batteries
Max. charge current 5 A
Balancer function for Li-batteries and NiMH/NiCd-batteries
Chargeur rapide à grande puissance piloté par micro-processeur pour la charge rapide
des accus NiCd, NiMH, LiPo/LiIo/LiMn/LiFe et des accus Pb
Courant de charge jusqu’à 5 A,
Balancer intégré pour accus LiPo et NiMH/NiCd
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GRAUPNER ULTRAMAT 14 PLUS Specifications

General

Charge Current	0.1 - 14 A
Discharge Current	0.1 - 5 A
Battery Types Supported	NiCd, NiMH, LiPo, LiFe, LiIon, Lead-acid
LiPo Cell Count	1 - 6 cells
LiFe Cell Count	1 - 6 cells
LiIon Cell Count	1 - 6 cells
Display	LCD
Power Output	200 W
Input Voltage	100 ... 240 V AC
NiCd/NiMH Cell Count	1 - 14 cells

Summary

1. Introduction

Note on Battery Charging

Observe battery manufacturer's instructions for charge currents and times; do not fast-charge unless suitable.

2. Warnings and Safety Notes

3. General Notes on Using the Charger

Charging Batteries

Feed electrical energy into battery, calculated by current x time. Max current varies by type.

Charging Transmitter Batteries

Use integral charge socket, ensure diode bypass. Remove battery from transmitter before charging.

4. Recommended Charge Leads and Polarity

5. Charger Controls and Operation

Screen Display

The two-line liquid-crystal screen displays information generated during charge/balancing.

Operating Buttons

Four buttons control charger functions. +/- buttons adjust values, MODE/ENTER for selection.

6. Charge Programs

7. Program Flowchart

8. Selecting the Charge Program Group

Switching Programs

Change program groups by holding MODE for 2 seconds. Brief MODE press changes within group.

9. Using the Charger for the First Time

10. Starting the Charge Process

11. Ni-Cd Battery Programs

Ni-Cd Automatic Program

Charger detects Ni-Cd type and adjusts current to avoid overcharging.

Ni-Cd Manual Program

Recharge a battery using a set charge current, adjustable from 0.1A to 5A.

NiCd Discharge Balancing Program

NiCd-Delta-Peak Trigger Voltage

12. Ni-MH Battery Programs

Ni-MH Automatic Program

Charger detects Ni-MH type and adjusts current to avoid overcharging.

Ni-MH Manual Program

Ni-MH Discharge Balancing Program

Ni-MH-Delta-Peak Trigger Voltage

13. Lithium Battery Programs

Problems Caused by Mistreating Batteries

Overcharging lithium batteries can cause gassing, overheating, and explosion.

Lithium Manual Program

Lithium Cell Count

Lithium Type Select Program

14. Pb (Lead-Acid) Programs

Pb Manual Program

15. Screen Displays

16. On-Screen Monitor Displays

Measuring Process

Charger measures connected battery for 2 seconds before initiating charge process.

Ready Message

Displays 'END' message with program name when charge/discharge finishes. Buzzer sounds.

Display with Connected Balancer Connector

Shows 'BLC' on the left if balancer connector is active.

Input Voltage and Battery Resistance Display

Display Single Cell Voltages

17. Error Messages and Warnings

18. Cleaning and Maintenance

19. Notes on Handling Rechargeable Batteries

20. Specification

Environmental Protection Notes

Dispose of product and batteries responsibly at designated collection points for recycling.

Conformity Declaration

Warranty Certificate