Error Messages And Troubleshooting - Onyx 225 Instruction Manual

ERROR MESSAGES AND TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Several safety features are included in this charger to protect itself and the battery against certain unwanted conditions,
as follows:
LCD MESSAGE
"INPUT VOLTAGE LOW"
"INPUT OVER 17V"
"WRONG +/– OR OPEN"
"OPEN CIRCUIT"
"CELL/TYPE ERROR"
Other possible problems:
PROBLEM - LCD does not work when unit is connected to input power: Check power supply for improper power. Check
input connections for solid contact. DC input power might be connected backwards...reverse input connection. Contact
Hobby Services for further details.
PROBLEM - Battery voltage low after charge (below 1.2V per cell for NiCd/MH, 3.3V for LiFe, 3.6V for LiIon, or 3.7V for
LiPo batteries): The capacity setting, charge current setting, and/or backup safety timer settings are too low. NiCd/MH peak
sensitivity setting might be too low or too high...re-adjust setting. Perhaps poor quality charge leads...replace with new.
5-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY - *U.S.A. and CANADA ONLY
Duratrax warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of fi ve (5) years from
the date of purchase. During that period, Duratrax will, at its option, repair or replace without service charge any product
deemed defective due to those causes. You will be required to provide proof of purchase (invoice or receipt). This warranty
does not cover damage caused by abuse, misuse, alteration or accident. If there is damage stemming from these causes
within the stated warranty period, Duratrax will, at its option, repair or replace it for a service charge not greater than 50%
of its then current retail list price. Be sure to include your daytime telephone number in case we need to contact you
about your repair. This warranty gives you specifi c rights. You may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.
For service on your Duratrax product, warranty or non-warranty, send it post-paid and insured to:
HOBBY SERVICES
3002 N. Apollo Drive Suite 1
Champaign, IL 61822
*For warranty and service information if purchased outside the USA or Canada, see the additional warranty information
insert (if applicable) or ask your retailer for more information.
© 2016 Duratrax, a Hobbico company.
PROBLEM AND SOLUTION
The input voltage is below 11.0V DC. Make sure the input voltage is above 11.0V DC.
The input voltage is above 17.0V DC. Reduce input voltage below 17.0VDC.
A battery is not connected to the output when charge is initiated. Make sure a good
connection exists between the battery and charger and re-try.
The battery is connected backwards to the charger's output when charge is initiated.
The battery has become disconnected during charge. Re-establish a good physical connection
between the battery and charger, and re-start charge.
Shows if the charger measures the voltage of the battery to be lower - or higher - than the
number of cells set in the charger for the respective battery. Re-confirm the number of cells
in your battery, and make sure the charger is set to the proper battery type. If the charger is
set to the proper setting, it's possible that the battery might have been discharged too low and
may no longer be suitable for use. Contact Hobby Services for further details.Confirm the
settings of the charger match that of the battery specifications.
Confirm the settings of the charger match that of the battery specifications.
(217) 398-0007 www.hobbyservices@hobbico.com
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