Horizon Hobby dynamite PROPHET SPORT - User Manual

• AC/DC input power
• Ni-Cd and Ni-MH compatible
• Charge rates of 1, 2, or 4 amps
• Heavy duty alligator clips
• Advanced trickle charge
• LED and beeper indicate when charge is complete
• Charges 4- to 8-cell Ni-Cd or Ni-MH battery packs
• Receiver pack charge lead adapter included
• Tamiya-style connector
• Limited 1-year warranty
AC/DC Powered Peak Detection Fast Charger
for 4–8 Cell Ni-Cd & Ni-MH batteries
PROPHET
SPORT
Safety Precautions
This is a sophisticated electronic product that must be operated with caution and common sense. Failure to operate this product in a safe
and responsible manner could result in injury or damage to the product or other property. This product is not intended for use by children
without direct adult supervision.
Horizon Hobby shall not be liable for any loss or damages, whether direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential, arising from the
use or misuse of this product or any product required for operating it. (See warranty and limits of liability)
• Carefully read and follow the directions and warnings associated with this charger and the batteries being charged
• Never charge a battery or connect the charger to an automobile 12V system while the vehicle is running.
• Do not attach your charger to AC and DC power sources simultaneously.
• Never leave the battery and charger unattended during use.
• Always charge a battery with the charger and battery on a heat resistant surface and clear of any other items. The charging process
creates heat that may damage non-heat resistant objects.
• Always allow the charger to cool between charges.
• Carefully observe correct polarities at all times.
• Keep away from liquid, flammable chemicals and moisture.
• Keep all chemicals, small parts and anything electrical out of the reach of children.
Warranty & Limits of Liability
Horizon Hobby, Inc. guarantees this product to be free from defects in both material and workmanship for a period of 5 years from the date
of purchase. This warranty is limited to the original purchaser and is not transferable. It does not cover any component parts damaged
by use, modification, and improper installation or serviced by an unauthorized service center. In no case shall Horizon Hobby’s liability
exceed the original cost of the purchased product and will not cover consequential, incidental or collateral damage. Horizon Hobby, Inc.
reserves the right to inspect any and all equipment involved in a warranty claim. Repair or replacement decisions are at the sole discretion
of Horizon Hobby, Inc. Further, Horizon Hobby reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice.
As Horizon Hobby has no control over use, setup, final assembly, modification or misuse, no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for
any resulting damage or injury. By the act of use, setup or assembly, the user accepts all resulting liability.
Your local hobby shop and/or place of purchase cannot provide warranty support or repair. Once assembly, setup or use of the product
has been started, you must contact Horizon Hobby, Inc. directly. This will enable Horizon to better answer your questions and service you
in the event that you may need any assistance.
If you as the purchaser or user are not prepared to accept the liability associated with the use of this product, you are advised to return this
product immediately in new and unused condition to the place of purchase.
Questions or Assistance
For questions or assistance, please direct your email to productsupport@horizonhobby.com, or call 877.504.0233 toll free to speak to a
service technician.
Inspection or Repairs
If your product needs to be inspected or repaired, please call for a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA). Pack the product securely
using a shipping carton. Please note that original boxes may be included, but are not designed to withstand the rigors of shipping without
additional protection. Ship via a carrier that provides tracking and insurance for lost or damaged parcels as Horizon is not responsible for
merchandise until it arrives and is accepted at our facility. Include your complete name, address, phone number where you can be reached
during business days, RMA number, and a brief summary of the problem. Be sure your name, address, and RMA number are clearly
written on the shipping carton.
Warranty Inspection and Repairs
To receive warranty service, you must include your original sales receipt verifying the proof-of-purchase date. Providing warranty
conditions have been met, your product will be repaired or replaced free of charge. Repair or replacement decisions are at the sole
discretion of Horizon Hobby.
Non-Warranty Repairs
Should your repair not be covered by warranty and the expense exceed 50% of the retail purchase cost, you will be provided with an
estimate advising you of your options. You will be billed for any return freight for non-warranty repairs. Please advise us your preferred
method of payment. Horizon Hobby accepts money orders and cashiers checks, as well as Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and
Discover cards. If you choose to pay by credit card, please include your credit card number and expiration date. Any repair left unpaid or
unclaimed after 90 days will be considered abandoned and will be disposed of accordingly.
Products requiring inspection or repair should be shipped to the following address (freight prepaid):
Horizon Product Support
4105 Fieldstone Road
Champaign, Illinois 61822
© 2006 Horizon Hobby, Inc.
Dynamite® products are distributed exclusively by Horizon Hobby, Inc., Champaign, IL U.S.A.
www.dynamiterc.com

Summary

Safety Precautions

Warranty and Limits of Liability

Questions or Assistance

Inspection or Repairs

Warranty Inspection and Repairs

Procedure to obtain warranty service, requiring proof of purchase.

Non-Warranty Repairs

Process for out-of-warranty repairs including estimates and payment.

Product Features Overview

Powering the Charger

Charging Battery Packs

Charging 6- & 8-Cell Ni-Cd or Ni-MH Battery Packs

Instructions for charging 6- and 8-cell Ni-Cd/Ni-MH packs.

Charging 4- & 8-Cell Ni-Cd or Ni-MH Radio Packs

Instructions for charging 4- and 8-cell Ni-Cd/Ni-MH radio packs.

Advanced Trickle Charge

Description of the automatic pulse trickle charge mode.

Re-Peak Functionality

How to re-peak a battery pack while on trickle charge.

Approximate Charge Times

Overview

1. Function Description
2. Usage Features
3. Maintenance Features

The Prophet Sport is an AC/DC powered peak detection fast charger designed for 4-8 cell Ni-Cd and Ni-MH batteries. It offers a straightforward and efficient way to charge battery packs.

Function Description

The primary function of the Prophet Sport charger is to safely and efficiently charge 4-8 cell Ni-Cd and Ni-MH battery packs. Users can select a charge rate of 1, 2, or 4 amps. Once the start button is pressed, the charger initiates the fast charging process. It automatically detects when the battery pack is fully charged, at which point it transitions into a safe trickle charge mode. This trickle charge mode helps equalize cell voltage and maintain the battery's full charge, conditioning the batteries and extending their life. The charger utilizes advanced peak detection circuitry to accurately determine when a battery has reached its full capacity.

Usage Features

The Prophet Sport charger is designed for ease of use, though it requires some basic mechanical ability and adult supervision. It can be powered by two different sources: a standard 110V wall outlet using its AC power cord, or a 12V DC power source using the provided alligator clips. Compatible DC sources include a 12V hobby battery, a 12-volt power supply, or an automobile battery. It is crucial not to use both AC and DC power sources simultaneously. When using a DC power source, the red (positive) alligator clip should be connected to the red terminal of the DC power source, and the black (negative) clip to the black terminal. If an automobile battery is used, charging should never be done while the automobile is running.

To begin charging, the user first supplies power to the charger, which will emit a beep and its LED will flash once. Next, the battery pack is connected to the charger, resulting in another beep and the LED repeatedly blinking until the charging process begins. For 6- and 8-cell Ni-Cd or Ni-MH battery packs, the charge rate should be selected based on the battery's capacity rating. For optimum performance with 6-8 cell packs, using a DC power source is recommended, as AC power limits the charger to a maximum of 2 amps. Once the charge rate is set, pressing the "Start" button initiates charging, and the LED will glow solid red.

For 4- and 8-cell Ni-Cd or Ni-MH radio packs, the included RX charge adapter is used to connect the battery. Charge rates of 1 or 2 amps are available, with 1 amp recommended for 600mAh or lower capacity receiver packs and 2 amps for higher capacity packs. The charging process is similar, with the LED turning solid red upon pressing "Start."

Once the battery has peaked, the LED will flash, and a beeper will sound for 30 seconds. If the battery remains connected after 30 seconds, the LED will continue to flash, and the beeper will sound approximately every 90 seconds. This indicates that the charger has entered the Advanced Trickle Charge mode. During trickle charge, the charger beeps and the LED continuously flashes.

A convenient "Re-Peak" feature allows users to re-peak a battery that has already peaked and is in Advanced Trickle Charge. This is done by simply pressing the "Start" button again without disconnecting the battery. However, it is advised not to re-peak the battery more than once during a single charging process.

The charger provides visual and auditory feedback. An LED and beeper indicate when the charge is complete. The LED illuminates to indicate that the battery is charging, and flashes with beeps when the battery has peaked and entered trickle charge.

Maintenance Features

To ensure safe operation and longevity of the device, several precautions must be observed. Users should carefully read and follow all directions and warnings associated with the charger and the batteries being charged. The charger should never be connected to an automobile 12V system while the vehicle is running, nor should it be attached to AC and DC power sources simultaneously. Batteries and the charger should never be left unattended during use.

Charging should always occur on a heat-resistant surface, clear of other items, as the charging process generates heat that could damage non-heat resistant objects. The charger should be allowed to cool between charges. Correct polarities must always be observed. The device should be kept away from liquid, flammable chemicals, and moisture, and all chemicals, small parts, and electrical components should be kept out of the reach of children.

For inspection or repairs, users must obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. The product should be securely packed in a shipping carton, noting that original boxes may not withstand shipping rigors without additional protection. Shipping should be done via a carrier that provides tracking and insurance, as Horizon Hobby is not responsible for merchandise until it arrives and is accepted at their facility. The package should include the user's complete name, address, phone number, RMA number, and a brief summary of the problem, with these details clearly written on the shipping carton.

For warranty service, the original sales receipt verifying the proof-of-purchase date must be included. If warranty conditions are met, the product will be repaired or replaced free of charge, at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby. For non-warranty repairs, if the expense exceeds 50% of the retail purchase cost, an estimate will be provided. Users will be billed for any return freight for non-warranty repairs. Payment methods accepted include money orders, cashiers checks, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. Unpaid or unclaimed repairs after 90 days will be considered abandoned and disposed of accordingly.

Horizon Hobby dynamite PROPHET SPORT Specifications