HITEC X1-200 Touch: DC/DC, Multi-Chemistry, Touch Screen Battery Charger - Manual (Page 2)

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Please read this entire operating manual before using the X1-200 Touch
Charger. If you are unsure of its proper operation after reading the manual,
please seek advice from an experienced hobbyist or someone familiar with
proper battery charging procedures.
WARNING: THE CHARGING AND DISCHARGING OF RC HOBBY BATTERIES
CAN BE DANGEROUS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE EXPLICIT WARNINGS
CAN RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR LOSS OF LIFE.
• NEVER EVER LEAVE YOUR CHARGER UNATTENDED WHILE IN
OPERATION.
• NEVER CHARGE ON OR AROUND COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.
• NEVER CHARGE A DAMAGED BATTERY PACK.
• LOW COST, NO-NAME BATTERY PACKS POSE THE MOST DANGER.
WE RECOMMEND YOU ONLY USE BATTERY PACKS THAT ARE SOLD
AND WARRANTIED BY A REPUTABLE COMPANY.
• IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU UTILIZE A SAFETY
DEVICE SUCH AS A STEEL CASE OR LIPO SACK™ WHILE CHARGING
LITHIUM CHEMISTRY BATTERIES.
• IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU KEEP AN OPERABLE
“CLASS A” FIRE EXTINGUISHER IN THE CHARGING AREA.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS CAN BE CONSIDERED NEGLI-
GENCE BY THE OPERATOR AND MAY NEGATE ANY CLAIMS FOR DAM-
AGES INCURRED.
Hitec RCD USA will not be held responsible for any damages or injuries that
may occur by persons who fail to follow these warnings or who fail to prop-
erly follow the instructions in this manual.
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION
Introduction ................................................................................................. 3
Parts Layout ....................................................................................................................... 4
Specifications and Charger Layout ............................................................ 5
Features ........................................................................................................ 6
Warnings and Safety Notes ......................................................................... 9
Power Supply Connections ....................................................................... 11
Programing Interface ................................................................................ 12
User Interface ............................................................................................. 13
Input Operation .............................................................................................................13
Initial Systems Setup ................................................................................. 13
Settings Menu ............................................................................................................13
System Settings ..........................................................................................................13
Safety Protection ....................................................................................... 14
Charger Parameters .................................................................................. 15
Charger Operations ................................................................................... 16
1. Battery Settings ..................................................................................................16
2. Charging Program .............................................................................................18
3. Program Start ......................................................................................................19
4. Program Stop ......................................................................................................20
5. Program Complete ............................................................................................20
Information Displayed During Operation ............................................................21
1. Charging Status Monitor.................................................................................21
2. Graph .....................................................................................................................21
3. Balance Status .....................................................................................................21
Using the Charge Master Charge Control Software ..........................................22
Volt Meter .........................................................................................................................22
Memory Presets - Data Store/Load .........................................................................23
1. Storing Presets ....................................................................................................23
2. Recalling Data .....................................................................................................23
Error Messages ...............................................................................................................23
Motor RPM Tester ...................................................................................... 24
Servo Tester ................................................................................................ 25
Warranty and Service ................................................................................ 27