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It is strongly recommended to completely read this manual before use! Damage resulting from misuse
or modifi cation will void your warranty.
WARNING!! Charging lithium-based rechargeable batteries poses a risk of FIRE! NEVER treat
lithium-based batteries in the same manner as other battery types. NEVER leave lithium batteries
unattended while being charged! ALWAYS charge lithium-based batteries in a fi reproof location!
Failure to follow all care and handling instructions contained in this manual could result in quick,
severe, permanent damage to the batteries and all surroundings!! Follow all safety precautions
when using such batteries, as listed on page 9 of this manual!
SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................... 1
SPECIAL FEATURES ..................................................... 2
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ........................................ 2
GLOSSARY OF TERMS................................................. 2
INPUT POWER .............................................................. 3
CONTROLS & CONNECTIONS ..................................... 3
GETTING STARTED ...................................................... 4
ADJUSTABLE SETTINGS .............................................. 5
USER SETUP SCREENS .............................................. 6
VIEW DATA SCREENS .................................................. 7
AC input:
DC input:
Battery types:
Battery capacity range:
Fast charge current:
Fast charge termination:
Fast charge safety timer:
Peak sensitivity:
Trickle charge current:
Controls:
Battery memories:
Display type:
Setup tones:
Audible melodies:
Output connections:
Protective devices:
Case size:
Weight:
* Charge lead - Banana plugs to Deans
* Adapter - Standard to Vendetta, MiniQuake, RS4 Battery available separately (DTXC2210)
SPECIFICATIONS
110V AC 60Hz
11-15V DC, built-in lead with alligator clips
1 to 8 NiCd or NiMH (1.2 to 9.6V), 1 to 3 LiPo, Li-Ion, or LiFe (3.7 to 11.1V)
50 to 9900mAh
0.1 to 7.0A linear, adjustable (50W maximum, 2C limit for lithiums)
peak detection for NiCd/ MH, cc/cv for lithiums
off - 300 minutes
3-20mV adjustable
auto (1/20 fast charge setting), or manual adjust (0 to 250mA)
4 push buttons
10
2 x 8 reversed LCD with backlight
on / off
5
banana jacks (includes standard adapter)
solid-state reverse polarity and current overload
6.0" x 5.28" x 1.69" [153 x 134 x 43mm]
23.5 oz. [666g]
®
®
Ultra
male available separately (GPMM3148)
®
The DuraTrax
®
variety of applications! With charge currents up to 7 amps
and wide output voltage range makes it equally useful for
1/32 scale micros as for large 1/8 scale electrics, plus nitro
receiver packs and transmitter packs. The ability to also
handle LiPo and LiFe cells is great for upgrading to the
latest in battery technologies. AC/DC fl exibility, plus the
advanced reversed LCD with backlight, and simple menus
and controls make it super-easy to use anytime. A quick
reference fl owchart is included for easy understanding of
all menus.
INDEX
STARTING CHARGE...................................................... 7
CHARGE COMPLETE ................................................... 8
CARE & HANDLING OF NiMH BATTERIES .................. 8
LiFe BATTERIES ............................................................ 9
BATTERY STORAGE ..................................................... 9
COOLING FAN ............................................................... 9
Onyx
™
230 charger is great for a wide
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
® ™ The DuraTrax ® Onyx ™ 230 charger is great for a wide variety of applications! With charge currents up to 7 amps and wide output voltage range makes it equally useful for 1/32 scale micros as for large 1/8 scale electrics, plus nitro receiver packs and transmitter packs. -
Page 2: Special Features
SPECIAL FEATURES • A tiny built-in switching AC power supply is great for portability and cramped pit areas, yet can still deliver up to 7 amps charge current! • Fully adjustable charge currents and multi-chemistry adaptability for a wide range of applications. •... -
Page 3: Input Power
INPUT POWER AC Input: For indoor use, this charger includes a built-in switching AC power supply that delivers power by connecting the AC power cord to a common 110V AC outlet. DC Input: This charger can be powered by a portable 12V DC power source for use at the track. On the left side of the charger, connect the DC power cord’s alligator clips directly to the output terminals on the 12V DC power source. -
Page 4: Determing Battery Type & Specifications
DETERMINING BATTERY TYPE & SPECIFICATIONS IMPORTANT: What is your battery’s CHEMISTRY TYPE, RATED CAPACITY, AND RATED VOLTAGE? To avoid causing permanent damage to your battery, carefully read your battery’s label and/or instruction sheet or consult your battery supplier and determine: 1. -
Page 5: Adjustable Settings
ADJUSTABLE SETTINGS 1. Select the memory (0 through 9) that you wish to modify as explained on the previous page. 2. Press to fi nd the “BATT SETUP” screen. 3. Press to move down to the BAT.TYPE screen. Press CHANGE to cause the setting to fl ash, then press (+) or (-) to fi... -
Page 6: User Setup Screens
c. To change the setting, press CHANGE to cause the setting to fl ash, then press (+) or (-) to fi nd the proper capacity value. Press CHANGE to confi rm the new setting. Do not exceed the maximum rated charge current for the battery. 7. -
Page 7: View Data Screens
VIEW DATA SCREENS While in the START screen press three times to fi nd the VIEW DATA screens. The charger can display several types of input, output, and battery data in these screens, as follows: 1. Press to fi nd the INPUT V screen. This is the DC voltage measured on the charger’s input. Even if connected to an AC input, that voltage is converted to a DC voltage inside the charger and will be displayed in this screen. -
Page 8: Charge Complete
CHARGE COMPLETE When the charger has determined that the battery is full and fast charge ends, audible tones will sound for about 10 seconds and a new set of screens will show fi nal results of the charge process like below: COMPLETE COMPLETE COMPLETE... -
Page 9: Care & Handling Of Lipo, Li-Ion & Life Batteries
CARE & HANDLING OF LiPo, Li-Ion & LiFe BATTERIES WARNING!! DO NOT try to charge lithium-polymer (LiPo) or lithium-ion (Li-Ion) cells in the same way as other battery types! Always read the instructions that are included with your lithium batteries carefully before use. -
Page 10: Error Messages & Troubleshooting Guide
ERROR MESSAGES & TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Several safety features are included in this charger to protect itself and the battery against certain unwanted conditions, as follows: LCD MESSAGE PROBLEM AND SOLUTION “Input V Error“ The input voltage is below 11.0V or exceeds 15V DC. Make sure the input voltage is within the acceptable range. -
Page 11: 5-Year Limited Warranty - U.s.a. & Canada Only
5-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY – *U.S.A. & 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. - Page 12 DuraTrax Ultimate Tool Set w/Pouch DuraTrax Ultimate tools have hardened steel tips plus a blue-anodized aluminum handle that’s knurled for a no-slip grip. This set has ‘em all – 4 each of metric and SAE hex drivers, 3 each of slotted and Phillips screwdrivers – plus an Ultimate Body Reamer.
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