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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 -
DX12 User's Manual (V1.0.3)
Dual Balance Charger/Discharger/DC Power
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    DX12 Dual Balance Charger/Discharger/DC Power DX12 User's Manual (V1.0.3) Index User Notice ................................... - 3 -  Safety Notes ..................................- 3 -  Copyright ..................................- 4 -  Special Features ................................- 4 -  Specifications .................................. - 5 - ...
  • Page 2  Log Files Manage ..............................- 30 -  Servo Test ................................- 30 -  Pulse Measurement ............................... - 32 - Junsi Console for DX12 ..............................- 33 - Firmware Upgrades ................................- 34 -  Firmware Upgrades via Junsi Console .......................... - 34 - ...

  • Page 3: User Notice

    Please read the entire Manual completely before using, to make sure you can use this device properly and more safely. DX12 is a dual port charger, but this does not mean you can charge/discharge any configuration of the two sets of batteries! You must follow these rules: two battery packs without any external electrical connections, otherwise they could permanently damage the charger or batteries.

  • Page 4: Copyright

    23 DX12 has protection for reversed polarity (input or output), input voltage/current, battery temperature, charging capacity, overrun time and maximum power etc. 24 Supports upgrading the hardware program by USB port or SD card. DX12 also supports the “Junsi Console” software and can display, plot and analyze the charge and discharge data by it.

  • Page 5: Specifications

    DX12 Dual Balance Charger/Discharger/DC Power Specifications Input voltage range: 11—53VDC Maximum input current limit: 65A(Channel 45A) Maximum charge/discharge current: 50A(Channel 30Ax2) Maximum charge power capacity: 1700W(Channel 1200Wx2) Maximum discharge power capacity: 80W(Channel 50Wx2) Maximum regenerative discharge power capacity: 1700W(Channel 1200Wx2)

  • Page 6: Device Introduction

    DX12 Dual Balance Charger/Discharger/DC Power Device Introduction Parts & Interface Introduction 01)CH1 Balance port 02) CH-1 Multi-function port 03) CH-1 Output port 04) CH2 Balance port 05)CH-2 Multi-function port 06)CH-2 Output port 07) Power input port 08)Fans 09) USB Type-C & PD...

  • Page 7: Standard Accessories

    DX12 Dual Balance Charger/Discharger/DC Power Standard Accessories User’s manual & Software CD-ROM cd-rom resources download: http://www.hillrc.com/cd_rom.zip Optional Accessories Input cable Output cable XT90/10AWG/600mm XT60/12AWG/300mm Temperature sensor 350mm - 7 -...

  • Page 8: Buttons Function & Icons Description

    DX12 Dual Balance Charger/Discharger/DC Power Buttons Function & Icons Description Please refer to below chart for button functions Operation Function Symbols Initial interface: Enter CHANNEL SELECTION Click the round button <> Other interface: Confirm function or enter submenu Startup interface: Enter SELECT INPUT POWER SUPPLY...

  • Page 9: Connection For Charger

    DX12 Dual Balance Charger/Discharger/DC Power Connection for Charger The Power Input Ground Cannot be Connected with the Output Ground 1. The input of power lead cannot be connected directly to the output (left picture), and the voltage of the input power supply cannot have large instantaneous fluctuations, otherwise the charger will be damaged.

  • Page 10: Charge/Discharge Setup & Use

    DX12 Dual Balance Charger/Discharger/DC Power Charge/Discharge Setup & Use DX12 can charge/discharge LiVH, LiPo, Lilo, LiFe, LTO, NiZn, NiMH, NiCd, Pb batteries, this manual will explain and introduce in detail the charger’s features, setup and use. Power Supply Setup The charger boots automatically when the power is turned on and the initial interface will display LOGO, charger relevant information, power source and message etc.

  • Page 11: Memory Add & Delete & Edit

    DX12 Dual Balance Charger/Discharger/DC Power Memory Add & Delete & Edit Click <STOP/START-x> button on the initial interface to pop up the MEMORY SELECT interface. Memory No. Memory Name Running times Except 10 built-in memorys, there are 54 customized ones can be added. All memorys include three types as below:...

  • Page 12: Run Program For Charger

    DX12 Dual Balance Charger/Discharger/DC Power Channel Mode: Asynchronous (default); Synchronous Auto save before the program runs: if ticking, the modified parameters will be saved automatically; default: ticking Run Counter: 0-999; default: 0 Log Interval: 0.2-60Sec; default: 1Sec Log save to SD card: If ticking, the Log will be saved to SD card 1.

  • Page 13: Program Running Status

    DX12 Dual Balance Charger/Discharger/DC Power After selecting the program to run, press <> to pop upconfirmation window, as below: Click “Yes” to run the program, click “No” to cancel. Program Running Status Running program name Battery type Running channel status...

  • Page 14: Modifying Running Program's Parameters

    Internal Resistance Measurement DX12 can measure the internal resistance of the battery but the data accuracy is not high. It’s greatly affected by the number of battery strings, detection current and other factors. During charging or discharging, it automatically started the internal resistance measurement every 1 minute At the initial interface, long press <...

  • Page 15: Usb & Sd Card Use

    USB icon will light up on the lower right corner of the screen when the DX12 connects with computer normally. The SD icon will light up on the lower right corner of the screen when the SD card is inserted. If DX12 connects with the USB without running a program, the new added U disk can be found on the "My Computer”...

  • Page 16: Lipo/Liio/Life/Lihv/Lto/Nizn /User Setup

    DX12 Dual Balance Charger/Discharger/DC Power LiPo/LiIo/LiFe/LiHV/LTO/NiZn /User Setup After adding a program, it will switch to LiPo/LiIo/LiFe/LiHV/LTO/NiZn/User battery in Type option on the MEMORY SETUP interface, and set the number of cells and capacity, if there is no setting for the number of cells, the charger will set Auto by default.

  • Page 17: Lipo/Liio/Life/Lihv/Lto/Nizn/User Balance Charge Setup

    DX12 Dual Balance Charger/Discharger/DC Power The charger first charges with constant current (CC) according to the user setting, then turns to constant voltage (CV) when the charging voltage reaches the peak point. In the CV phase the current gradually falls, and the charger will terminate charging when the current falls below the percentage of the configured charge current.

  • Page 18: Lipo/Liio/Life/Lihv/Lto/Nizn/User Charge Advanced Setup

    DX12 Dual Balance Charger/Discharger/DC Power The value of Balance Done Delay is larger; the battery is closer to the setting cut-off voltage when the program ends. Switch to Balance charge mode on Chg Mode, and click "Set…" behind Chg End Current to enter CHARGE BALANCE End SETUP interface for setting.

  • Page 19: Lipo/Liio/Life/Lihv/Lto/Nizn/User Discharge Setup

    DX12 Dual Balance Charger/Discharger/DC Power Storage Cell Voltage: ： LiPo 3.7V/Cell-3.9V/Cell; default 3.85V/Cell ： LiIo 3.6V/Cell-3.8V/Cell; default 3.75V/Cell ： LiFe 3.1V/Cell-3.4V/Cell; default 3.30V/Cell ： LiHV 3.75V/Cell-4.1V/Cell; default 3.9V/Cell ： 2.4V/Cell-2.6V/Cell; default 2.5V/Cell ： User 1.00V/Cell-4.5V/Cell; default 1.0V/Cell Storage Compensation: 0V/Cell-0.2V/Cell; Default: 0.01V/Cell 1.

  • Page 20: Lipo/Liio/Life/Lihv/Lto/Nizn/User Discharge Advanced Setup

    DX12 Dual Balance Charger/Discharger/DC Power Channel Join: Resistance or bulbs (default) Charging battery Voltage Limit: 2V-36.5V; default: 12V Current Limit: 0.05A-30A; default: 1A 1. For example, a 12V/60W bulb as the load of To Channel, it should set Voltage Limit =12V；Current Limit=60/12=5A.
  • Page 21 DX12 Dual Balance Charger/Discharger/DC Power Balance Only is the program only to equalize the individual cells through balance port to reduce the voltage difference. - 21 -...

  • Page 22: Nimh/Nicd Battery Setup

    DX12 Dual Balance Charger/Discharger/DC Power NiMH/NiCd Battery Setup After adding a program, it will switch to NiMH/NiCd battery in Type option on the MEMORY SETUP interface. Set the Capacity, the number of cells for NiMH/NiCd battery cannot be set, and the charger sets Auto by default, after editing all parameters for the program, click "Save"...
  • Page 23 DX12 Dual Balance Charger/Discharger/DC Power NiMH/NiCd Battery Discharge Setup Select Program→Discharge to enter DISCHARGE SETUP interface. Discharge Current: 0.05A-30A; default: 2A Discharge Voltage: 0.1V- 50V; default: 0.8V End Current: 1%-100%; default: 50% Regenerative Mode: OFF (default), To input, To channel NiMH/NiCd Battery Discharge Safety Setup...
  • Page 24 See details about setting on LiPo/LiIo/LiFe/LiHV/LTO/NiZn/User Cycle Setup. Digital Power Supply Setup DX12 can be an adjustable and stabilized digital power supply, setting as below: After adding program, it will switch to Power in Type option on the MEMORY SETUP interface. After editing all parameters for program, click "Save"...
  • Page 25 DX12 Dual Balance Charger/Discharger/DC Power Parameters Setup Parameters Setup Press <> button on the initial interface to enter the SYSTEM MENU interface, setting and testing of the system parameters, storage and servo can be completed on this interface. 1. Charger Setup Menu 2.Temp.
  • Page 26 DX12 Dual Balance Charger/Discharger/DC Power Beep Tone Setup Select SYSTEM MENU→Beep Tone to enter the setup interface. 1. Key Tone 2.Hint Tone 3. Alarm Tone 4.Done Beeps 5. Volume adjustment display Beep 5times (default) Beep 30second Beep 3minutes Beep always 6.
  • Page 27 DX12 Dual Balance Charger/Discharger/DC Power CH-1/CH-2 Output Power Setup Charge: Maximum Power Limit for charge 5W-1200W; default: 1200W Discharge: Maximum Power Limit for discharge 5W-50W; default: 50W Partiality: Same (default), CH-1, CH-2 The maximum power limit for regenerative discharge is equal to the maximum power limit for charge. When the input or output power of charger is limited, it will trigger the CH-1/CH-2 Channel Partiality.
  • Page 28 DX12 Dual Balance Charger/Discharger/DC Power The maximum possible output power of charging is restricted by the input voltage and input current: Wmax ≈ Imax * Vin* 95%，The curve is as below. Save & Load Configuration Setup Select Save & Load Config on SYSTEM MENU and enter the setup interface.
  • Page 29 DX12 Dual Balance Charger/Discharger/DC Power Calibration Select SYSTEM MENU→Charger Setup→Calibration to enter the setup interface. User Calibration may result in large data deviation, affecting normal use; so User Calibration is not suggested. If the user select User Calibration, the User Calibration option changes to active status If the user selects User Calibration, the corresponding message will appear in the interface after booting the charger, as shown in the up picture above.
  • Page 30 DX12 Dual Balance Charger/Discharger/DC Power Extra Function  Log Files Manage Select SYSTEM MENU→LOG FILES to enter the manage interface. First select and click the .TXT files when managing log files and the system will pop up the LOG FILES OP dialog box.
  • Page 31 DX12 Dual Balance Charger/Discharger/DC Power 1. Type: Analog servo (1500us/50Hz) Digital servo (1500us/333Hz) Digital servo (760us/560Hz) User: Pulse Center: 700us-1600us Frame Rate: 40Hz-700Hz 45° Pulse Traveling:100us-1000us 2. Liner Test 3. Fixed point Test 4. Speed Test 5. Auto CW/CCW Test Select the test mode and go to the following interface.
  • Page 32 DX12 Dual Balance Charger/Discharger/DC Power Pulse Measurement Connect the signal receiver or transistor with the multifunctional port like below, which can measure their pulse signal: Signal Receiver or Transistor Select SYSTEM MENU→Pulse Test to enter the pulse test interface, only CH-1 J1 port supports the input signal of Pulse Measurement.
  • Page 33 Please download the software via double click the file: JunsiConsoleSetup.msi to install. 1. Connect DX12 with PC via USB port (make sure USB driver has been installed), and run the software, then the system will find new equipment, so just click “Add”...
  • Page 34 Firmware Upgrades via Junsi Console First, connect Junsi Console for DX12 as the last chapter; then do as the follow steps to finish the update: If there is any mistake during update, please keep the power supplying for DX12 and try again.
  • Page 35 DX12 Dual Balance Charger/Discharger/DC Power Important Notes The Charging Principle for Reflex Charge Mode Reflex charge mode only supports NiMH and Pb battery. It does not support lithium battery. Using reflex charge mode to charge battery can reduce effectively the heating of the battery.
  • Page 36 Bal. port In this mode, the lithium battery discharges through the iCharger and R, P = Pi + Pr, (Pi is the charger’s wasted power capacity; Pr is wasted power capacity by resistance). Pi is limited by the set charger’s maximum discharge power capacity.
  • Page 37 DX12 Dual Balance Charger/Discharger/DC Power Appendix  Status Indication of Running Channel Status Status Indication Status Status indication Trickle charging status keeps a small current No display No program, can select program to run TRICK for a while after finishing charging NiCd or NiMH Stop status, press “stop”...
  • Page 38 DX12 Dual Balance Charger/Discharger/DC Power Error Messages Error NO. Error Messages Error Description 02XX "Input over voltage" The input voltage is too high 03XX "Input under voltage" The input voltage is too low 04XX "Output over voltage" The output voltage is too high 05XX "Low battery voltage"...

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