ProgressiveRC 208B iCharger - Manual (Page 3)

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iCharger Synchronous Balance Charger/Discharger 208B
Thank you for purchasing one of the iCharger series. Please read the entire User‘s Manual completely and
attentively as it contains a wide variety of specific programming and safety information.
Specifications
Input voltage range: 4.5 – 32.0VDC
Charge current range: 0.05 – 20.0A
Discharge current range: 0.05 – 20.0A
Maximum charge power capacity: 350W @ input voltage > 18V
Maximum discharge power capacity: 30W
Maximum regenerative discharge power capacity: 350W
Maximum extern discharge power capacity:
600W @ 30V/20A
Current drain for balancing: <350mA
Balance accuracy: <10mV
Lithium (LiPo/LiIo/LiFe) battery cell count: 1 – 8 series (In non-balance mode, expand LiFe to 10s)
NiCd/NiMH battery cell count: 1 – 25 series
Pb battery cell count: 1 – 18 series (2 –36V)
Log Files storage: 16Mbit (36 hours)
Battery setup memories:
10
Intelligent temperature control: Yes
PC Connect: USB port
Weight: 420g
Dimensions (L X W X D): 143X97X26mm
5.63‖X3.82‖X1.02‖
Special features
 High power, high current, high-performance power conversion circuit. The iCharger series uses
advanced Synchronous buck-boost DC/DC converter technology with an output conversion efficiency
that can reach over 90%. This not only saves power and reduces heat build up but also makes the
charger more compact and conveniently mobile.
 Input power with 4mm bullet connectors (25A) butt-welded alligator clips and wide input voltage ranges
from 4.5V to 32V. The output power can be adjusted to align with the available input power, thus
preventting input current overload and protecting the DC source.
 The iCharger series can be used with three types of Lithium batteries - LiPo, Lilo, LiFe - and has a fully
integrated cell balancer.
 Internal temperature sensor and temperature controlled automatic cooling FAN controls the internal
temperature and provides intelligent protection. When the internal temperature is over 60℃(140 o F), the
output power is automatically reduced by 25%. If the temperature exceeds 65℃(149 o F) the charge cycle
is stopped.
 Convenient set of 10 battery profile memories that can be saved and loaded by number.
 2x16 backlit LCD screen that provides rich information including active mode, current, voltage, total
charge (mAh), charging time and temperature etc.
 Various charging/discharging settings and cycles to meet a wide range of customer needs. For Lithium
batteries: balance charging, normal charging, fast charging, storage, discharging, ext-discharging,
charge/discharge cycling, and battery monitoring. For NiCd/NiMH batteries: charging-auto,
charging-manual, discharging, charge/discharge cycling and forming charge. For Pb batteries: charging
and discharging.
 Up to 350w unique regenerative discharge capability. Regenerative discharge takes most of the output
battery‘s energy and puts it back into the input battery, which is not the same with the traditional methods
of discharge to deplete that energy in the form of heat across a transistor. That is, when you discharge
your LiPo for storage, you will be re-charging your Lead Acid input battery. The amount of current and
voltage that your input battery can accept limit the total amount of power that you can achieve, or 350W,
whichever is lower.
 Unique Lithium battery expanding discharge program. When you connect the external capacity
resistance, you can use it as the maximum discharge power capacity—600W (@30V/20A).