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HITEC X4 AC Pro User Manual

HITEC X4 AC Pro
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
WARNING: THE CHARGING AND DISCHARGING OF RC HOBBY BATTERIES CAN BE DANGEROUS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW
THE INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR LOSS OF LIFE.
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HITEC X4 AC Pro Specifications

General IconGeneral
Input Voltage100-240V AC
DC Input11-18V DC
Battery Types SupportedLiPo, LiFe, LiIon, NiMH, NiCd, Pb
LiPo/LiFe/LiIon Cell Count1-6 cells
NiMH/NiCd Cell Count1-15 cells
Pb Battery Voltage2-20V
DisplayLCD
Balance PortJST-XH
Cooling SystemCooling fan

Summary

Introduction

Safety Warnings

General safety warnings and precautions for using the charger.

Warnings and Safety Notes

Unattended Operation Warning

Never leave the charger unattended while it is connected to its power source.

Charger Layout

Included Accessories

List of all accessories provided with the Hitec X4 AC Pro charger.

X4 AC Pro Specifications

Features

Four Channel Charger

Details on the charger's ability to connect and charge up to 4 batteries independently.

Dual Input and Power Distribution

Information on AC/DC inputs and how power is distributed across channels.

Internal Independent Lithium Battery Balancer

Built-in cell voltage balancer for Lithium batteries.

PC Control Software "Charge Master"

Using the free 'Charge Master' software for PC control and firmware updates.

Power Distribution

AC Power Distribution

Details on 200W total AC power output and adjustable distribution.

DC Power Distribution

Details on 300W total DC power output and fixed allocation.

Power Connections

Battery Connections

Getting Started

Initial Setup of the Charger

Steps for powering on and setting up the charger for the first time.

Input Buttons

Explanation of the charger's control buttons: Channel Select, Batt. Type/Stop, DEC, INC, Start/Enter.

Lithium Battery Program

Lithium Battery Charge Modes

Guide to setting up Lithium batteries in Charge, Balance Charge, Storage, and Fast Charge modes.

Charge Current and Cell Settings

Setting charge current and selecting the correct number of Lithium battery cells.

Program Start and Monitoring

Procedure to start and monitor Lithium battery charging.

Lithium Battery Discharge Mode

Guide to setting up Lithium batteries for discharge.

Discharge Program Start and Monitoring

Procedure to start and monitor Lithium battery discharging.

NiMH / NiCd Battery Program

NiMH / NiCd Charge Mode

Guide to setting up NiMH/NiCd batteries for charging.

Setting Charge and Discharge Parameters

Setting charge current, discharge current, and voltage cut-off for NiMH/NiCd.

NiMH / NiCd Auto Charge Mode

Using the charger's automatic detection for NiMH/NiCd charging.

NiMH / NiCd Re-Peak & Cycle Modes

Using re-peak and cycle modes to improve NiMH/NiCd battery performance.

Pb (Lead Acid) Battery Program

Pb Charge Mode

Guide to setting up Pb (Lead Acid) batteries for charging.

Pb Discharge Mode

Guide to setting up Pb (Lead Acid) batteries for discharging.

Other Displayed Information

Details on additional data shown during Pb battery operations.

System Settings

Safety Timer

Setting the safety timer to prevent overcharging.

Capacity Cut-Off

Setting the maximum charge capacity limit.

Temp Cut-Off

Setting the temperature limit for battery charging.

DC Input Low Cut-Off

Setting the minimum DC input voltage to protect the charger.

BAL. Connection

Enabling or disabling the balance connection for Lithium batteries.

Load Factory Set

Loading the charger's factory default settings.

Memory Preset - Data Save/Load

Save Data

Procedure for saving charge/discharge profiles for batteries.

Recall Memory

Procedure for loading previously saved battery profiles.

Battery Parameter Settings

Entering battery voltage, current, and other parameters for saving.

Battery Meter

Individual Cell Voltage

Displays voltage of each cell in the connected battery pack.

Total Voltage and Extreme Cell Voltage

Viewing total pack voltage and extreme cell voltages.

Battery Resistance Meter

Cell Internal Resistance

Displays internal resistance of each cell in the battery.

Total and Extreme Cell Resistance

Viewing total internal resistance and extreme cell resistances.

Warnings and Error Messages

General Connection Errors

Errors related to polarity, connection breaks, and port issues.

Cell Voltage and Number Errors

Errors related to individual cell voltages and cell count.

Temperature and Limit Errors

Errors related to internal/external temperatures and capacity/time limits.

X4 AC Pro Software and Smartphone APPs

Software for PC's

Using the 'Charge Master' software for computer control and firmware updates.

Smartphone APPs

Controlling and monitoring the charger via smartphone apps.

Warranty and Service

Liability Exclusion

Disclaimer of liability for misuse or unauthorized operation.

One Year Limited Warranty

Details of the one-year repair or replacement warranty.

Service and Repair Information

Instructions for obtaining service and repairs for the charger.

Disposal and Compliance

Information on electronic waste recycling and regulatory compliance.

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