Manual Version; Product Description - a2pro Pro-Tronik AP6-Pocket Mode D'emploi

ENGLISH USER MANUAL
-Pocket-
AP6
CHARGER

Manual version 1.0

We thank you for buying the Pro‐Tronik AP6 -Pocket-. This high quality product features a high performances microprocessor
and a
specialized software dedicated to the charge, discharge and cycling of RC models batteries.
We recommend you to read the entire manual before using the charger. If you have any doubt regarding the product usage,
please ask assistance from an experienced modeller, a specialist, or simply contact our on‐line technical support team on
www.a2pro.fr .
Product description
• The Pro‐Tronik charger features many automatic functions which adjust the charging current and voltage during charge /
discharge process.
Regarding the Lithium batteries, a special process is used, reducing significantly the over‐charge and fire risks, generally due to
user
programming errors. The charger is designed to stop any erratic charge process, when this arises.
• The Pro‐Tronik charger uses a sophisticated balancing circuit allowing the charger to check and balance each lithium cell in
real time (when
balancing socket is used in).
• The charger program is able to fast charge the Lithium batteries, reducing the charge time compared to standard charging
process (please
always respect the cells manufacturer recommendations). The charger is also able to charge / discharge Lithium cells in order to
store them for several weeks without damaging the cells. A long storing time can deteriorate the battery chemistry and
performances when they are not stored at an appropriate voltage.
• The end charge function is based on the delta Peak sensing method. When the cell voltage reaches a programmed value, the
charge process is automatically ended (for some batteries special values need to be manually entered, please check further
sections of manual for details)
• It is possible to let the charger decide of the maximum charge current or to input the value manually when charging Ni‐Cd /
Ni‐Mh batteries.
This can be helpful when charging cells with low internal resistance.
• The maximum capacity is always calulated on the charge time multiplicated on the charge current. If a maximum (limit) value
is set up, the charging process will stop once this value will be reached. Use this function only if you are sure about the value
you enter.
• The batteries are subject to internal chemical reactions during charge and discharge, which modify their internal temperature.
It is possible to choose a maximum temperature value which, once reached, will stop automatically any charge / discharge /
balance process. A temperature sensor is provided with the charger and can be plugged on the left side of the charger ( Temp.
Sensor).
• A safety timer can be set up in order to reduce accident risks. This does not affect the fact that the user must be close to the
charger during any process.
• In order to protect the input energy source (car battery for example), the input voltage is checked at all time by the charger. If
the voltage should rise or drop out of the charger normal operation voltage limits, any process would be immediately stopped.
• The charger has 5 user memories allowing the user to store and call back personalised parameters for the batteries he often
charge / discharge. Always check that the selected program is matching the batteries connected to the charger.
• Thecharger software features a « cycling » funnction. It can proceed up to 5 cycles of charge / discharge, allowing to stimulate
and balance the batteries when needed.
• Discharge function : it's main function is to try to get rid of the batteries "memory effect" in order to try to bring back a
battery to it's nominal capacity. Several charge / discharge cycles are necessary for this. The charge / discharge values must
match the batteries manufacturers recommandations, in order to avoid a too deep discharge or over‐charge. Attention should
be given to Lithium batteries which have no particular reasons to be discharged except for long time storing. A deep discharge is
fatal for a Lithium battery and can be a factor of fire or short‐circuit.