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          This is the Hobbico AC/DC Accu-Cycle Elite Battery Cycler.
   Charges, Discharges and Cycles NiCd, NiMH and Lithium-based battery packs.
         Perfect for radio batteries, Lithium Park Flyer batteries,
                    plus single cell glow starter cells.

                         *** 2 Year Warranty ***

FEATURES: Charges and Discharges 1-3 cell Lithium-Ion and Lithium Polymer packs
            For LiPo packs that are wired for balancing a LiPo Cell Balancer
            such as Great Planes' ElectriFly Equinox (GPMM3160) is compatible
            with the Accu Cycle Elite
          Peak Charges, Discharges and Cycles 1-10 cell NiCd or NiMH packs
          Charges two batteries at once
          Auto Smart Set automatically calculates safety time-out, Charge Rate,
            TRICKLE Rate and Discharge Voltage cut-off based on battery type,
            capacity, and voltage
          Custom Charging and Discharging routines can be created for up to 10
            packs and stored in memory
          Prevents overcharging with Peak Detection for NiCd and NiMH packs and
            CC/CV detection for Lithium-based packs
          On-screen messages appear on large easy to see two line 16-character
            LCD screen, messages feature less abbreviations, better
            explanations and units of measurement with every number
          AC/DC compatible for at home or on the field recharging
          Optional Temperature Sensor (HCAP0281) functions w/ all battery types
          Two Temperature Sensor ports
          Two year warranty

INCLUDES: One Accu-Cycle Elite cycler
          One AC adapter/power supply (NOT AVAILABLE SEPARATELY)
          Two (Red & Black) alligator clips w/banana jacks
          One instruction booklet
          One Main/Memory menu sheet
          One NiCd, NiMH, and Lithium menu sheet
          One Charge/Discharge chart w/blank memory chart

REQUIRES: If needed, a 12V DC source, such as HCAP0800 & HCAP0200
          If temperature sensor is needed, use HCAP0281

           Connectors to go from the charger to the battery or radio:
          HCAP0101....FUTABA J Tx/Rx LEADS ALL RADIOS EXCEPT 9VAP
          HCAP0102....FUTABA J Tx/Rx LEADS 9VAP ONLY
          HCAP0105....JR Tx/Rx LEADS
          HCAP0106....HITEC Tx/Rx LEADS
          HCAP0108....CHARGE LEADS, BANANA PLUGS TO ALLIGATOR CLIPS
          HCAP0110....Tx BATTERY WITH 9V CONNECTOR, FUTABA J Rx CHARGE LEAD
          HCAP0310....BANANA PLUGS ONLY (3 PAIR)

SPECS:    Input Voltage:           11-14.5V DC
          AC Power Supply:         110V AC 60Hz input, 14.5V DC 2.5A output
          Number of Output Ports:  two
          For BOTH Outputs:
             Battery Types:  Nickel-Cadmium (NiCd), Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH)
             Lithium Polymer (LiPo), Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
          Number Cells:            1-10 NiCd or NiMH (1.2-12V)
                                   1-3 LiPo or Li-Ion (3.6-11.1V)
          Fast Charge Current:     * 50-2000mA
          Fast Charge Termination:
             NiCd/MH  -"negative deltaV'" Peak Detection,
             LiPo    -"Constant-Current/Constant-Voltage"  (4.2V/cell max.)
             Li-Ion  -"Constant-Current/Constant-Voltage"  (4.lV/cell max.)
          Peak Detection Sensitivity:  3-15mV per cell adjustable
          Fast Chg Safety Timer:   * automatically calculated
          TRICKLE Charge Current:  * 0-200mA
          Peak Detection Delay:    3 minutes
          Discharge Current:       50-2000mA
          Discharge Cutoff Voltage:
             * 0.8-1.2V per cell adjustable for NiCd & NiMH
               3.7V per cell fixed for Li-Ion and LiPo
          Cycle Count:             1 to 5 (NiCd and NiMH only)
          Cycle Delay- Chg/Dsch:   10 minutes
          Status Indicators:       two tri -color LEDs (Red/Amber/Green)
          Optional Temp. Cutoff:   ** 60-130°F (15-54°C)
          Output Connectors:       banana jacks
          Battery Memories:        ten
          Display Type:            2-line, 16 character LCD
          Case Size:               3.7 x 6.1 x 1.2 in (94 x 30.5 x 155mm)
          Weight:                  13.23oz (375g, not including Power Supply)
          Length:                  6.1"   (155mm)
          Width:                   3.7"    (94mm)
          Height:                  1.2"  (30.5mm)

          *  Auto Smart Set Feature, can be manually overridden except
               for Fast Charge safety timer
          ** Requires optional Temperature Sensor  HCAP0281

COMMENTS:  To achieve Elite's maximum potential when using a DC input the
            power source must be capable of delivering at least 5A of current
            while maintaining 12V DC

           Some key comparisons of the Accu-Cycle series;
               Accu-Cycle       Accu-Cycle Plus     Accu-Cycle Elite

Input:         110V 60Hz AC     16V DC, 3A          11-14.5V DC, w/110V 60Hz
                                                    switching AC supply
Batt/Chemistry
Types:         NiCd, NiMH       NiCd only           NiCd, NiMH, LiPo, Li-Ion

Battery
Capacity Range: 350-1800mAh     250-2000mAh         50-5000mAh

Rx Fast Charge
Rates:         25, 50, 125mA   500 and 1000mA       50-2000mA calculated w/Auto
                                                    Smart Set
Tx Fast Charge
Rates:         50, 125mA       500 and 1000mA       50-2000mA calculated w/Auto
                                                    Smart Set
Tx Discharge
Rates:         250, 500mAh     250, 750mA           50-2000mA

Rx Discharge
Rates:         250, 500mAh     250, 750mA           50-2000mA

                                                                    jxs 3/22/04
                                                                         ir/jxs
                                                                upd NNA 7/07/04
                                                               updt jxs 8/17/04
                                                            Updated jbm 11/9/05
                                                            Updated jbm  2/1/06



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