iCharger 458DUO - User Manual

458DUO
Dual Balance Charger/Discharger/DC Power
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458DUO User's Manual (V1.0.0)
Index
User Notice ........................................................................................................................................................................... - 3 -
 Safety Notes .................................................................................................................................................................... - 3 -
 Copyright ......................................................................................................................................................................... - 4 -
 Special Features ............................................................................................................................................................... - 4 -
 Specifications .................................................................................................................................................................. - 5 -
 Warranty & Service ......................................................................................................................................................... - 5 -
Device Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................. - 6 -
 Parts & Interface Introduction ......................................................................................................................................... - 6 -
 Standard Accessories ....................................................................................................................................................... - 7 -
 Optional Accessories ....................................................................................................................................................... - 7 -
 Buttons Function & Icons Description ............................................................................................................................ - 8 -
Connection for Charger ...................................................................................................................................................... - 9 -
 The Power Input Ground Cannot be Connected with the Output Ground ....................................................................... - 9 -
 Connection for Channel Asynchronous Mode ................................................................................................................. - 9 -
 Connection for Channel Synchronous Mode ................................................................................................................... - 9 -
Charge/Discharge Setup & Use ........................................................................................................................................ - 10 -
 Power Supply Setup ...................................................................................................................................................... - 10 -
 Memory Add & Delete & Edit ...................................................................................................................................... - 11 -
 Run Program for Charger .............................................................................................................................................. - 12 -
 Program Running Status ................................................................................................................................................ - 13 -
 Modifying Running Program’s Parameters ................................................................................................................... - 14 -
 Stop Running Program .................................................................................................................................................. - 14 -
 Error Messages .............................................................................................................................................................. - 14 -
 Monitor Settings ............................................................................................................................................................ - 14 -
 Internal Resistance Measurement .................................................................................................................................. - 14 -
 USB & SD Card Use ..................................................................................................................................................... - 15 -
 Setup of Different Batteries ........................................................................................................................................... - 15 -
 LiPo/LiIo/LiFe/LiHV/LTO/NiZn /User Setup ............................................................................................................ - 16 -
 LiPo/LiIo/LiFe/LiHV/LTO/NiZn/User Charge Setup ........................................................................................... - 16 -
 LiPo/LiIo/LiFe/LiHV/LTO/NiZn/User NON-Balance Charge Setup ............................................................. - 16 -
 LiPo/LiIo/LiFe/LiHV/LTO/NiZn/User Balance Charge Setup ....................................................................... - 17 -
 LiPo/LiIo/LiFe/LiHV/LTO/NiZn/User Charge Advanced Setup .................................................................... - 18 -
 LiPo/LiIo/LiFe/LiHV/LTO/NiZn/User Safety Setup ...................................................................................... - 18 -
 LiPo/LiIo/LiFe/LiHV/LTO/User Storage Setup.................................................................................................... - 18 -
 LiPo/LiIo/LiFe/LiHV/LTO/NiZn/User Discharge Setup ...................................................................................... - 19 -
 Regenerative To Input ..................................................................................................................................... - 19 -
 Regenerative To Channel ................................................................................................................................ - 19 -
 LiPo/LiIo/LiFe/LiHV/LTO/NiZn/User Discharge Advanced Setup ............................................................... - 20 -
 LiPo/LiIo/LiFe/LiHV/LTO/NiZn/User Discharge Safety Setup ..................................................................... - 20 -
 LiPo/LiIo/LiFe/LiHV/LTO/NiZn/User Cycle Setup ............................................................................................. - 20 -
 LiPo/LiIo/LiFe/LiHV/LTO/User Only Balance Feature ....................................................................................... - 20 -
 NiMH/NiCd Battery Setup ......................................................................................................................................... - 22 -
 NiMH/NiCd Battery Charge Setup ....................................................................................................................... - 22 -

Summary

User Notice

Safety Notes

General safety precautions and warnings for operating the charger.

Copyright & Special Features

Copyright information and highlights of the charger's advanced capabilities.

Specifications & Warranty & Service

Technical specifications and warranty details for the 458DUO charger.

Device Introduction

Parts & Interface Introduction

Identifies and describes the physical components and ports of the 458DUO charger.

Standard & Optional Accessories

Lists included and available accessories for the 458DUO.

Buttons Function & Icons Description

Explains the operation of buttons and the meaning of icons displayed on the charger.

Connection for Charger

Power Input Grounding & Channel Modes

Covers critical grounding warnings and setup for asynchronous/synchronous channel modes.

Charge;Discharge Setup & Use

Power Supply Setup

Guides the user through selecting and configuring the power source for the charger.

Memory Management (Add, Delete, Edit)

Details how to manage, save, and edit custom battery charge/discharge profiles.

Running Programs (Start, Modify, Stop)

Explains how to start, modify, and stop charge/discharge programs.

Program Running Status

Describes how to monitor the real-time progress and status of a running charge/discharge program.

Error Messages & Monitoring Settings

Lists common error codes and how to configure monitor settings for troubleshooting.

Internal Resistance Measurement

Explains how the charger measures battery internal resistance and its limitations.

USB;SD Card Use & Battery Type Setup

Covers using USB/SD cards and the setup for different battery types.

Parameters Setup

Charger Setup Menu

Accesses the main menu for configuring charger settings and system parameters.

System Settings Configuration (Fan, Beep, LCD, USB PD, Output Power)

Configures fan control, audio alerts, display settings, USB PD, and output power limits.

Input Limit Setup

Sets limits for input voltage, current, and regenerative power to protect the charger and source.

Configuration Management & Language

Manages charger settings by saving/loading configurations and selecting the user interface language.

Calibration Procedures

Procedures for calibrating charger sensors and parameters for accuracy.

Extra Functions (Log Files & Servo Test)

Manages log files and performs servo testing using the multifunctional ports.

Pulse Measurement

Measures the pulse signals from receivers or transistors using the CH-1 port.

Junsi Console Software

Details on using the Junsi Console software for advanced monitoring and data analysis.

Firmware Upgrades

Upgrade Methods (Console, SD Card, Boot Mode)

Instructions for updating the charger's firmware via software, SD card, or boot mode.

Important Notes

Charging Principles & Regenerative Modes

Explains Reflex Charge Mode, Power Regenerative, and Channel Regenerative modes.

Battery Charging & Extra Discharge

Details on charging specific batteries and expanding discharge capacity with external resistance.

Appendix

Status Indications

Provides a reference for understanding status indicators displayed during operation.

Error Messages Reference

A comprehensive list of error codes and their descriptions for troubleshooting.

iCharger 458DUO Specifications

General

Channels	2
Max Discharge Power per Channel	50W
Battery Types Supported	LiPo, NiMH, Pb
Balancing Current	1.2A
Display	LCD
Battery Cell Count	1-8S
Maximum Discharge Power	100W
Maximum External Discharge Power	100W (50W per channel)