ProtekRC Prodigy 620 DUO Instruction Manual

Summary of Prodigy 620 DUO

  • Page 3: Table of Contents

    · 02 table of contents introduction......................................................................................................03 special features .............................................................................................05 warning and safety notes..........................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    · 03 introduction please read these instructions, warnings, and safety notes completely before using your new charger. When properly used, the protek r/c prodigy 620 duo will provide years of performance and service. It can be dangerous to mishandle batteries and battery chargers, as there is a risk...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    · 04 introduction navigation buttons display 1 large 2x16 lcd for easy reading display 2 large 2x16 lcd for easy reading left view batt type/ stop button batt type/ stop button inc/dec button enter/start button inc/dec button enter/start button balancing port 1 balancing port 2 temperature sensor 1 ...

  • Page 6: Special Features

    · 05 special features set contents 1. Prodigy 620 duo charger 2. Jst-xh balancing adaptor (2 sets) 3. Alligator clip charging cable (1) 4. 18awg wire charging cable (2) 5. Plug-in battery clamps special features operating software optimized for ease of use and maximum safety the user can adjust each...

  • Page 7: Special Features

    · 06 special features compatible with all types of lithium batteries the prodigy 620 duo is capable of charging various types of lithium batteries, such as lipo, life, and li-ion. Fast charge and storage charge modes for lithium batteries fast charge alters the rate of change in charge current to re...

  • Page 8: Warning And Safety Notes

    · 07 warning and safety notes these warnings and safety notes are particularly important. Please follow the instructions for maximum safety; failure to adhere to these instructions may damage the charger and/or battery and may cause a fire. Never leave the charger unattended when connected to its po...

  • Page 9: Warning And Safety Notes

    · 08 warning and safety notes never attempt to charge a battery that is: - made of different types of cells. - made of cells from multiple manufacturers. - non-rechargeable. - not among the types listed as compatible with prodigy 620 duo (nicd, nimh, lipo, life, li-ion, or lead-acid). - faulty or da...

  • Page 10: Warning And Safety Notes

    · 09 warning and safety notes special attention should be paid to the connection of lithium batteries. Do not attempt to disassemble the battery pack. Lithium battery packs can be wired in parallel and in series. In parallel connection, the battery’s capacity is calculated by multiplying single batt...

  • Page 11: Program Flow Chart

    · 10 program flow chart.

  • Page 12: Connecting The Charger

    · 11 connecting the charger connecting the charger the prodigy 620 duo comes with male 4mm bullet connectors attached to the power input cables. These cables are appropriate for attaching directly to most high-quality ac-dc power supply units, such as the protek r/c "super pro 1000" (30v/40a/1000w)....

  • Page 13: Connecting The Battery

    Connecting the battery before connecting the prodigy 620 duo to a battery, it’s essential to verify that the charger’s parameters match the battery to be charged or discharged; incorrect settings may damage the battery and can cause a fire. To avoid short-circuiting the battery pack, always connect ...

  • Page 14

    · 13 initial programming setup (users setup) initial programming setup when powering up your new prodigy 620 duo for the first time, its charge parameters will be set to their default values. You may change the values of each parameter and then store these new settings to recall later. To change the...

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    · 14 initial parameter setup (users setup) when using the optional temperature probe to monitor the battery, the temperature cut-off can be turned on or off. When turned on, the maximum temperature of the battery can be set. If the battery reaches this temperature the charge process will be terminat...

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    · 15 lithium battery (li-ion/lipo/life) program lithium battery charge overview these programs are only compatible with lithium batteries with nominal voltages of 3.3v, 3.6v, or 3.7v per cell. These batteries require a charge technique called the cc-cv (constant current-constant voltage) method. The...

  • Page 17: Charging Lithium Batteries

    · 16 charging lithium batteries the left side of the first line shows the type of battery to be charged. The value on the left of the second line is the charge current, which can be adjusted (0.1-10.0a). The right side of the second line shows the number of cells in the battery, along with the nomin...

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    · 17 balance charging lithium batteries the left side of the first line shows the type of battery to be charged. The value on the left of the second line is the charge current, which can be adjusted (0.1-10.0a). The right side of the second line shows the number of cells in the battery, along with t...

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    · 18 fast charging lithium batteries the left side of the first line shows the type of battery to be charged. The value on the left of the second line is the charge current, which can be adjusted (0.1-10.0a). The right side of the second line shows the number of cells in the battery, along with the ...

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    · 19 charging lithium batteries for storage the left side of the first line shows the type of battery to be stored. The value on the left of the second line is the charge current, which can be adjusted (0.1-10.0a). The right side of the second line shows the number of cells in the battery, along wit...

  • Page 21: Charging Nicd/nimh Batteries

    · 20 charging nicd/nimh batteries this is the error message that is displayed when the prodigy 620 duo has detected the voltage of a cell that is too low. This screen shows the voltages of each cell up to 6s; the voltage of the 4th cell in this 4s pack is visibly lower than the other cells, showing ...

  • Page 22: Cycling Nicd/nimh Batteries

    · 21 discharging nicd/nimh batteries to begin discharging, you must set the discharge current (0.1-5.0a) on the left and final voltage (0.1-25.0v) on the right. Press and hold the start/enter button for more than three seconds to start the discharge process. This screen indicates the real-time statu...

  • Page 23: Charging Lead-Acid Batteries

    · 22 charging lead-acid batteries the first line shows the type of battery to be charged. The value on the left of the second line is the charge current, which should be adjusted (0.1-10.0a) to match the specifications of the battery. The right side of the second line shows the number of cells in th...

  • Page 24: Saving Charge Profiles

    · 23 saving charge profiles inc dec inc dec inc dec inc dec inc dec inc dec inc dec start enter start enter batt type stop '> 3 seconds’ start enter '> 3 seconds’ type of battery voltage data number capacity this screen indicates the current settings of the active profile. You can change the battery...

  • Page 25: Loading Charge Profiles

    · 24 loading charge profiles to recall a charge profile, press the start/enter button to load the data. Press the inc or dec buttons to choose the profile you wish to recall; the data for the active profile will be shown on the screen. Press and hold the start/enter button for more than three second...

  • Page 26: Warning And Error Messages

    · 25 warning and error messages battery was connected incorrectly. Check that the polarity of the charge leads is correct. The battery is no longer connected to the charger. Check to make sure the charge leads are plugged in securely, and examine the charge leads for damage. The charge leads have be...

  • Page 27: Recommended Accessories

    · 26 recommended accessories ptk-5214 jst charge lead ptk-pro-1000w-sp super pro 40 power supply ptk-8599 temperature sensor ptk-bal-eh-6s multi-adapter balance board ptk-bal-xh-6s multi-adapter balance board ptk-bal-hp-6s multi-adapter balance board ptk-5220 multi-connector charge lead ptk-5224 tra...

  • Page 28: Conformity Declaration

    · 27 conformity declaration the prodigy 620 duo satisfies all relevant and mandatory ec directives and fcc part 15 subpart b: 2008. For ec directives: the product has been tested to meet the following technical standards: this symbol indicates that electrical waste may not be disposed of with common...

  • Page 29: Maximum Circuit Power Chart

    · 28 maximum circuit power chart maximum circuit power chart (output 1 & 2) the actual amount of charge current feeding to the battery is automatically be limited to 400 watts each, so not to exceed the charger's maximum rated charging power. The maximum discharge power is approximately 25 watts. Th...

  • Page 30: Maximum Circuit Power Chart

    · 29 maximum circuit power chart liability exclusion this charger is designed and approved exclusively for use with the types of batteries stated in this instructional manual. Protek r/c cannot be held response for damage, loss, or injury caused by improper use of the charger. Protek r/c is unable t...

  • Page 31: Commonly Used Terms

    · 30 commonly used terms commonly used terms final charge voltage: the voltage at which the battery's charge limit (capacity limit) is reached. The charge process switches from a high current to a low maintenance rate (trickle charge) at this point. From this point on further high current charging w...

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    Printed in china 2012 all specifications and figures are subject to change without notice. Manufactured by protek r/c www.Protekrc.Com.