AR1

Touch screen fast charger / discharger

Instruction manual
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION............................................................................... 01

SPECIFICATION................................................................................ 03

MAIN FEATURES............................................................................... 04

WARNING AND SAFETY NOTES............................................................06

PROGRAM FLOW CHART.................................................................... 09

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION................................................................... 10

OPERATING PROGRAM...................................................................... 11

EXPLANATION OF BUTTONS..........................................................11

CHARGER CONNECTION.............................................................. 11

CHARGING PROGRAM................................................................. 13

DISCHARGE PROGRAM................................................................ 15

LITHIUM BATTERY STORAGE PROGRAM..........................................17

BATTERY MEMORY SET AND CALL OUT........................................... 18

BATTERY CHECKING.................................................................... 19

LITHIUM BATTERY BALANCE DUNCTION......................................... 20

LNTELLIGENT POWER SUPPLY CHARGE.......................................... 21

REPAIR BATTERY......................................................................... 22

SYSTEM SETUP................................................................................ 23

FAULTY OPERATION.......................................................................... 26

CERTIFICATION INFORMATION........................................................... 28

AFTER SALE SERVICE......................................................................... 29

INTRODUTION

These operating instructions are designed to ensure that you quickly become familiar with
its functions. It is therefore important that you read right through the Operating instructions,
Warning and Safety Notes before you attempt to use your new charger for the first time.

EV-PEAK AR1 integrates battery technology together with touch-operated system. It is

equipped with a 128*64 pixel resistive touch screen,which plays very important role in the
entire system. Every operating procedure and status change can be shown on this screen,
making the operating procedures very intuitive. When the battery is working, you can
directly check the battery capacity, battery voltage, charging time and internal resistance
on the screen.Additionally,the entire charging procedures can be recorded and generated
into a charging curve for you to check on the screen.

AR1 comes with a memory module. Users can edit and save parameters of different
batteries. Once the battery parameters are edited, the shortcut for parameters will be
generated on the screen, which provides a simple on-click interface for users.

Ar1 can be powered up with 12V car battery or 11-32V output power supply, suitable for
use with LiPo / LiFe / LiHV / Li-lon / NiMH / NiCd / Pb battery,maximum 25A charge current
and maximum 300W charge power.Integrated high-performance micro processor and
high-efficient cooling system,control the charger always under a safety temperature
situation.

Please BE SURE to read these INSTRUCTIONS, WARNING and SAFETY NOTES before you
use the charger for the first time

It can be dangerous to mishandle batteries and battery chargers, as there is always a risk
of batteries catching fire and exploding.

Please read this entire operating manual completely and attentively before using this
product, as it covers a wide range of information on operating and safety. Or please do use
this product in company with a specialist.

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 INTRODUTION

1 2 3 4

5 6 7

1.DC Input:11-32V (XT60Interface) 5.1-6 cells balance socket

2.Temperature Sensor Port 6.Main Output
3.Micro-USB port for firmware upgrade 7.cooling fan
4.Touch screen

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SPECIFICATIONS

●
DC Input Voltage: 11-32V





●
Display Type: LCD resistive touch screen
● Control: Touch system ●
Cooling system: 2 cooling fan
● Backlight: Blue















●
Weight: 450g
● Dimension: 120*102*46mm ●
Safety timer: 1-720min or turn off
● Charge current: 0.1A-25.0A ●
Discharge current: 0.1A-5.0A
● Balance tolerance:±0.01V

















●
Discharge power: max.30W
● Regenerative discharge power:max.300W
● Regenerative discharge current:0.1-25.0A
● Charge power:max.300W

●M

emory: 20 different charge/discharge profiles

●E

xternal port: 1-8S Balance Socket-XH, Temperature probe socket, Battery Socket
XT90, 5V/1.0A USB port, Micro USB for PC.

●B

attery Types/cells: LiPo/Lilon/LiFe/LiHV:1-6S
NiMH/NiCd:1-15cells
Pb:2-24V

● Charge Voltage: LiPo:4.18-4.22V/cell Lilon:4.18-4.20V/cell

LiFe:3.68-3.80V/cell LiHV:4.30-4.40V/cell

●D

ischarge cut-off voltage: NiMH/NiCd:0.1-1.1V/cell
LiPo:3.0-3.3V/cell Lilon:2.9-3.2V/cell
LiFe:2.6-2.9V/cell LiHV:3.1-3.4V/cell
Pb:1.8V

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 MAIN FEATURES

Touch System
With the graphic touch controlled interface,the resistive touch LCD screen intuitively
displays every charging status & information,which makes the operating procedures
very easy.Users can enjoy a more convenient and comfortable “touch” experience.

Optimized Operating Software

Ar1 simplifies and optimizes the operating procedures for users,it can maximumly
protect your battery safety,and prolong the lifetime of the battery effectively;what's
more,the charger allows users to self-define the charging parameters,so that you can
configure other charging parameters according to your own requirements.

Charging Status Monitor

When the charger is working, you can check the charging capacity, battery voltage,
charging time and internal resistance on the screen. More important, the voltage
curve can be displayed on the screen, so you can monitor the charging status.

Internal Independent Lithium Battery Balancer

Ar1 Changer employs an individual-cell-voltage balancer. It isn’t neces. sary to
connect an external balancer for balance charging.

Balancing Individual Cells Battery Discharging

During the process of discharging, AR1 can monitor and balance each cell of the
battery individually. Error message will be indicated and process will be ended
automatically if the voltage of any single one cell is abnormal.

Fast and Storage Mode of Lithium battery

Purposes to charge lithium battery varies, “fast ” charge reduce the duration of
charging, whereas “store” state can control the final voltage of your battery, so as to
store for a long time and protect useful time of thebattery

Lndependent Balance function

When the battery performance declines and vlitage difference increas-es, the
balance function of charger will to work. The equalizer circuit will work independently
and reduce the voltage difference to below 0.01V, which can prolong the lifetime of
battery and reduce risks due to over discharge.

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MAIN FEATURES

Memory Preset
The charger can store up to 20 different charge/discharge profiles for your
convenience. You can keep the data pertaining to program setting of the
battery of continuous charging or discharging. Users can call out these
data at any time without any special program setting.

Terminal Voltage Control (TVC)

The charger allows user to set the charge/dischareg and voltage.

Capacity Limit
The charging capacity is always calculated as the charging current
multiplied ba time. if the charging capacity exceeds the limit, the process
will be terminated automatically when you set the maximumvalue.

Processing Time Limit

You can also limit the maximum process time to avoid any possible defect.

PC Control Software ”Charge Master”

Please download the ''PC Monitor” software on our website: www.ev-
peak.com.
There is mini USB port in the charge which can be used to connect it to the
PC. You need optional USB cable (USB A Male to Mini B Male) which is not
included in the package. The free “Charge Master”software gives you
unparalleled ability to operate the charger through your computer. You can
update firmware from “Charge Master”.

Inner Resistance of Battery Pack

Measure Inner resistance of battery pack inclusively all connections and
leads.

Regenerative Discharging
The user can transfer the battery energy to the car battery or other energy
storage equipment.

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 WARNING AND SAFETY NOTES

These warnings and safety notes are

particularly important. Please follow the

instructions for maximum safety; otherwise
the charger and the battery can be
damaged
or at worst it can cause a fire.

Never leave the charger unattended when it is connected to its

power supply. If any malfunction is found, TERMINATE THE PROCESS
AT ONCE and refer to the operation manual. If any malfunction is
found, TERMINATE THE PROCESS AT ONCE and refer to the
operation manual.

Keep the charger well away from dust, damp, rain, heat, direct sunshine
and vibration. Never drop it.

The allowable DC input voltage is 11-32V DC.

This charger and the battery should be put on a heat-resistant,

noninflammable and nonconductive surface. Never place them on a
car seat, carpet or similar. Keep all the inflammable volatile
materials away from operating area.

Make sure you know the specifications of the battery to be charged

or discharged to ensure it meets the requirements of this charger. If
the program is set up incorrectly, the battery and charger may be
damaged. It can cause fire or explosion due to overcharging.

Always connect the charge cable to the charger first,then connect the
battery to avoid short circuit between the charge leads.Reverse the
sequence when disconnecting.

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WARNING AND SAFETY NOTES

Never attempt to charge or discharge the following types of

batteries.

●

A battery pack, which consists of different types of cells (including

different manufacturers)
●

A battery that is already fully charged or just slightly dis charged.

●

Non-rechargeable batteries (Explosion hazard).

●

A faulty or damaged battery.

●

A battery fitted with an integral charge circuit or a protection circuit.
●

Batteries installed in a device or which are electrically linked to other
components.
●

Batteries that are not expressly stated by the manufacturer to be
suitable for the currents the charger delivers during the charge process.
Please bear in mind the following points before commencing
charging:
● Did you select the appropriate program suitable for the type of battery you
are charging?
●

Did you set up adequate current for charging or discharging?
● Have you checked the battery voltage? Lithium battery packs can
be wired in parallel and in series, i.e. a 2 cell pack can be 3.7V (in parallel) or
7.4V (in series).
●

Have you checked that all connections are firm and secure? Make sure
there are no intermittent contacts at any point in the circuit.

※ Standard Battery Parameters

LiPo LiIon LiFe LiHV NiCd MiMH Pb

Nominal
Voltage
3.7V/cell 3.6V/cell 3.3V/cell 3.7V/cell 1.2V/cell 1.2V/cell 2.0V/cell
Max Charge
Voltage 4.2V/cell 4.1V/cell 3.6V/cell 4.35V/cell 1.5V/cell 1.5V/cell 2.46V/cell
Storage
Voltage 3.8V/cell 3.7V/cell 3.3V/cell 3.85V/cell n/a n/a n/a

Allowable
Fast Charge ≦1C ≦1C ≦4C ≦1C 1C-2C 1C-2C ≦0.4C

Min.Discharge 3.0-3.3V/cell 2.9-3.2V/cell 2.6-2.9V/cell 3.1-3.4V/cell 0.1-1.1V/cell 0.1-1.1V/cell 1.8V/cell

Voltage

Be very careful to choose the correct voltage for different types of battery
otherwise you may cause damage to the batteries. Incorrect settings
could cause the cells to fire or Explode.
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 WARNING AND SAFETY NOTES

Charging
During charge process, a specific quantity of electrical energy is fed into the
battery. The charge quantity is calculated by multiplying charge current by charge
time. The maximum permissible charge current varies depending on the battery
type or its performance, and can be found in the information by the battery
manufacturer. Only batteries that are expressly stated to be capable of
quickcharge are allowed to be charged at rates higher than the standard charge
current.
Connect the battery to the terminal of the charger: red is positive and black is
negative. Due to the difference between resistance of cable and connector, the
charger can not detect resistance of the battery pack, the essential requirement
for the charger to work properly is that the charge lead should be of adequate
conductor cross-section, and high quality connectors which are normally
goldplated should be fitted to both ends.

Always refer to the manual by battery manufacturer about charging methods,

recommended charging current and charging time. Especially, the lithium battery
should be charged according the charging instruction provided by the
manufacturer Strictly.

Attention should be paid to the connection of lithium battery espe cially.

Do not attempt to disassemble the battery pack arbitrarily. Please get highlighted
that lithium battery packs can be wired in parallel and in series.

Discharging
The main purpose of discharging is to clean residual capacity of the battery, or to
reduce the battery voltage to a defined level. The same attention should be paid
to the discharging process as charging. The final discharge voltage should be set
up correctly to avoid deep-dis-charging. Lithium battery can not be discharged
to lower than the minimum voltage, or it will cause a rapid loss of capacity or a
total failure.

Generally, lithium battery doesn't need to be discharged. Please pay attention to

the minimum voltage of lithium battery to protect them. Lithium batteries are
recommended to be discharged partially rather than fully. Frequent full
discharging should be avoided if possible.

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PROGRAM FLOW CHAT

LiPo Charg S t Discharg

14 8 4 14.8V 4S 14.8V 4S
5000 5000mAh 5000mAh

LiIon Charg S t LiIon Discharg LiIon

14 8 4 14.8V 4S 14.8V 4S
5000 5000mAh 5000mAh

LiF Charg S t LiF Discharg LiF

14 8 4 14.8V 4S 14.8V 4S
5000 5000mAh 5000mAh

LiHv Charg S t LiHv Discharg LiHv

14 8 4 14.8V 4S 14.8V 4S
5000 5000mAh 5000mAh

CYCLE
Charg Discharg
00 5000

1 0

CYCLE
Cd Charg Cd Discharg Cd Cd
00 5000

1 0

-1.00V
0.1A

LiPo 6S C=10.0A

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 OPERATION PROGRAM

Depends on different battery types,the operating programs

are different

Battery Operation
type Program Description

This charging mode is for charging LiPo/ LiFe/ Lilon/ LiHV

Balance Charge
battery in normal mode.

This program is for discharging LiPo/ LiFe/ Lilon/LiHV

Storage
LiPo battery which will not be used for long time.
Lilon
LiFe
LiHV Discharge This mode is for discharging LiPo /LiFe /Lilon /LiHV battery.

This charging mode is for charging LiPo /LiFe /Lilon /LiHV

Fast charge
battery in normal mode without balancing.

Charger automatically detects the connected NiMH/NiCd

battery and control the charging current in the affordable
Auto mode range, and limit the maximum current does not exceed
the setting value.
Attention: Ensure to set the maximum charging current, or
it may overcharge and damage the battery.

NiMH Man mode Charger will charge the battery with setting current.
NiCd
Charger will discharge the battery with setting current,
Discharge
operation same as lithium battery.

To increase the remaining usable battery life, cycling is

Cycle strongly recommended. charger supports 1-5 times of
charge﹥discharge or discharge﹥charge cycle.

Charge This mode is for charging Pb battery

Pb
Discharge This mode is for discharging Pb battery.

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 OPERATION PROGRAM

1.Touch Screen Operation

1).Press the Left and Right Arrows on the LCD Touch Screen to scroll through the main
menu screens.
2).Press the action at the button of the LCD Touch Screen to enter that menu.
3).Press a parameter to highlight that parameter.
4).Press the Up and Down Arrows to edit the parameter.
5).Press “Enter” for more than 2 seconds to save the parameter and start working.
6).If there is more than one screen of parameters,press the top right corner of the LCD
Touch Screen to scroll through the parameter screens.
7).Press “ESC” to return to the previous menu.
8).Press “Stop” to stop working.

Previous menu/Next menu

Charge

Discharge

Storage

LiPo Charg S t
Back to the previous menu
14 8 4
5000
Up
Down

Enter

LiPo 4S CHG 10 Next screen

2500
Stop
32.8 View cell voltage and
Ext internal resistance
View voltage curve during
charging or discharging

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OPERATION PROGRAM

2.Connection
The following describes the action process of the charger, in order to lithium
polymer battery charging program as an example.

1)Connecting power
You can attach AR1 directly to a 11-32V output power supply via the XT60 input
cable.。

2)Connecting The Battery

Important!!! Before connecting a battery it is absolutely essential to check
one last
time that you have set the parameters correctly.If the settings are
incorrect, the
battery may be damaged, and could even burst into flames or
explode. To avoid
short circuits between the banana plugs, always connect
the charge leads to the
charger first, and only then to the battery. Reverse
the sequence when
disconnecting the pack.。

3).Balance Socket
The balance wire attached to the battery must be connected to the charger
with
the negative marking. Take care to maintain correct polarity!(See the
wiring
diagram below.)

Ensure to connect the battery to balance port when charging LiPo,Lilon,LiFe

and LiHV battery under balance mode.

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Battery

Balanceing adapler board

Connection Steps
1.Connect the charger DC input cable to a power source.
2.Connect the charge lead and balance adapter board to charger,making sure that the
positive and negative connectors are not reversed.
3.Insert the battery balance lead to balance adapter board.
4.Connect the battery connector to the charge lead.
5.Select the program and charging settings.
6.Start battery charging

WARNING:
Failure to connect as shown in this diagram will damage this charger. Toavoid short
circuit between the charge lead always connect the chargecable to the charger first,
then connect the battery. Reverse the sequence when disconnecting.

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3.Charge program
In this program,user can set the cell count,battery pack voltage,battery
capacity,charge current,end voltage and charge mode,press Enter for more than 2
seconds to start charging.
Notice:According to the battery capacity setting,charger will automatically set the
charge current at a rate of 1C.

Set cell count and pack voltage

LiPo Charg S t
14 8 4 Set battery capacity
5000
Set charge current

Set end voltage

Set charge mode

Press Enter>2S=Start

Elapsed time

Go to next screen
1).Charging status
Real time charged capacity
LiPo 4S CHG 10
2500 Real time current

Real time pack voltage

32.8
Ext
Internal resistance

External temperature

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 OPERATION PROGRAM

Go to previous screen

Input voltage
LiPo 4S CHG 10
End voltage

Internal temperature

Safety timer

Cut-off capacity

2).View cell voltage and cell resistance

1 20m
2 15m
3 15m
4 20m
5 -- m
6 -- m
Back to previous screen

3).View voltage curve graph during charging

Data LiPo Graph

117 33

Back to previous screen

4).Stop process finished

Press the “STOP” button to stop charging

5).Process finished
Charger will alarm once program finished

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4.Discharge
　　 program

In this program,user can set the cell count,battery capacity,discharge current and
end voltage.。
Attention:Set the correct discharge end voltage,or it will cause over discharge and
damage the battery.

Set cell count and pack voltage

Discharg
14.8V 4S Set battery capacity
5000mAh

Set discharge current

Set end voltage

Press Enter>2S=Start

Elapsed time

Go to next screen

1).Discharging status Real time discharged capacity

LiPo 4S DCHG 10
2500 Real time current
14.8V Real time pack voltage
32.8
Ext
Internal resistance

External temperature

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Go to previous screen

Input voltage
LiPo 4S DCHG 10
End voltage
Internal temperature

Safety timer

Cut-off capacity

2).View cell voltage and cell resistance

1 20m
2 15m
3 15m
4 20m
5 -- m
6 -- m Back to previous screen

3).View voltage curve graph during discharging

Data LiPo Graph

117 33

Back to previous screen

4).Stop process finished
Press the “STOP” button to stop charging

5).Process finished
Charger will alarm once program finished

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OPERATION PROGRAM

5.Storage Program
　　 for Lithium Battery
“STORAGE” is a function which is specialized for Lithium battery storage, its
operation is same as the discharge program. To store for a long time and protect
useful time of the battery, it
automatically charge/discharge the battery to a safe
voltage.

For different battery type, the end voltage

are different, LiPo:3.85V, LiHV:3.85V,
LiFe:3.3V, Lilon:3.75V. This is a intelligent
program, it detects the battery voltage
and automatically charge or discharge the
battery. make sure to connect the battery
to balance port when use this program.
STORAGE
14.8V 4S
5000mAh

Press Enter>2S=Start

1).Real time status during storage

LiPo 4S DCHG 10 LiPo 4S DCHG 10
2500

14.8V
32.8
Ext

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6).Battery Memory
The charger can store up to 20 different charge/discharge profiles for your convenience,
and the stored profiles can be recalled quickly without having to go through the setup
process.

1).Save

When you finish setting the charging/

discharging/storage parameters,please press
ESC to return to the main menu screen,and go
to MEMORY screen.

Press SAVE,the parameters you just entered

LiPo 6S C=10.0A will be saved.

2).Recall
LiPo 6S C=10.0A
To use a memory file,press it,then press LOAD

3).Delete
LiPo 6S C=10.0A
To delete a memory file,press it,then hold DEL
for more than 2 seconds.

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OPERATION PROGRAM

7.Data view
With this program, user can check the battery cell voltage, internal resistance,input voltage,
output voltage, inner temperature and external temperature. Please connect the battery to
charger output port. (both main output and balance port).

Input voltage

Output voltage

Internal temperature

External temperature

Internal resistance

Cell voltage and cell resistance

1 20m
2 15m
3 15m
4 20m
5 -- m
6 -- m Back to the previous screen

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8.Lithium battery balancer

This function is for unbalanced lithium battery pack,set the correct battery type when using
this program,or it will damage the battery.

The equalizer circuit will work independently and reduce the voltage difference to below
0.02V,which can prolong the lifetime of battery and reduce risks due to over discharge.

CAUTION:
Please check the battery type and settings carefully,or it may damage the battery

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OPERATION PROGRAM

9.Digital Power
In this mode,charger can provide a output power of DC3.0V-24V for other device.

Set output voltage

Set output current

Set output power

Press Enter>2S=Start

Real time output voltage

Real time output current

Real time output power

A0:It shows the last setting here,press Start

for more than 2 seconds to start if do not
need any changes.

Press Start >2S

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10.Forming Charge
For long time not used NiMH/NiCd battery,charger will charge the battery pack by a low
current for a long time,which can depolarize and reactive battery.

Capacity

Current,ranges from 10mA to 1000mA

Time limit,ranges from 1-24 hours

Trickle,OFF/AUTO/50mA-200mA

Press Enter>2S=Start

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SYSTEM SETTING

Notice:Please set the parameters in Setup menu when charger is powered on for
the first time.

This charger can recognize battery cell count automatically.It has a precharge
function which can reactive the slightly over discharged battery.user can set the
precharge time(normally 2 minutes) in the menu.the more battery capacity,the
more time needed.

Attention:In the normal charge mode,always turn off the precharge program.DO
NOT use this function unless you know the battery status very well.Stop the
process immediately when battery voltage increase quite few,or it may cause
danger!!!

Go to next screen

Set precharge time:OFF/1-10min.

Set temperature unit ℃/F

Set cut-off temperature,ranges from

20 ℃ to 80℃(68-176F)

Set input voltage,ranges from 11.0V to

32.0V

Set Input current limited value,

1.0A-55.0A/AUTO

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 SYSTEM SETTING

Go to next screen

Set safety timer:OFF/1-720min

Set screen brightness:OFF/10%-100%

Set melody

Button sound:ON/OFF

Set buzzer volume:ON/OFF

Go to next screen

Set balance force trigger voltage,for

-1.00V LiPo/LiFe/LiIon/LiHV battery ONLY.
0.1A

Set full force

Set discharge mode CC or CV,for LiPo/

LiFe/LiIon/LiHV/Pb battery ONLY.

Set regenerative discharge parameter:Function ON/OFF,discharge current,End

voltage

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SYSTEM SETTING

Notice:When in this program,Pb battery is recommended to connect to the charger

input port,DO NOT use NiMH/NiCd as a “battery power”.

User can set the user name and it will be displayed once charger powered on.

SER NAME SETUP

ABCDEFGHI J K L M.
NOPQRSTU VWX Y Z,
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 + - --

-
USER_NAME
x

Factory reset:This operation will delete all your personal data,and reset all settings
to the manufacturer default settings.

DO NOT use it unless you are sure it is necessary.

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 ERROR MMESSAGE

Incorrect polarity connected

Process interrupted

Output short circuit

Input voltage error

Charger fault

Battery total voltage is lower than setting value,

please check the cell count.

Battery total voltage is higher than setting value,

please check the cell count.

Voltage of one cell in the battery pack is too low.

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ERROR MMESSAGE

Voltage of one cell in the battery pack is too high.

The battery balance connection is wrong. Please

check the connector and cable.

Temperature too high, please check the temperature

sensor and take cooling measures.

Output power is higher than setting in digital power

mode

Output current is higher than setting in digital power

mode

Limited time is reached

Limited capacity is reached

External temperature too high

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AUTHENTICATION INFORMATION

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WARRANTY AND SERVICE

Thank you for purchasing this charger, we will do our best to provide you
with a comprehensive after-service and protect your rights. If you have
problems with this charger, please contact local distributor immediately.

The warranty does not cover incorrect installation, components worn by

use, or any other problem resulting from incorrect use or handling of the
product. No liability will be accepted for any damage resulting from the use
of this product. By the act of connecting and operating this product, the user
accepts all resulting liability.

Is considered incorrect use:

1. Failure to follow instructions.
2. Improper use of the product (abusive use, out of spec, etc.).
3. Failure to adapt settings for proper function (improper connections, wrong
gearing, installation, setup, etc.).
4. Overload, overheating (disordering, melting, etc.).
5. Running in inadequate conditions (damage or rust from rain, humidity, etc.).
6. Improper maintenance (presence of dirt, etc.).
7.Disassembly, modification by the user (modifying original connectors, wires,
components, etc.).
8. Mechanical damage due to external causes

EV-PEAK Electronic Technology(HK) Co.,Ltd

www.ev-peak.com

Product specifications and information in this manual are for reference only.If the content is subject
to change without further notice.

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