NITECORE Intellicharger new-12 User Manual
IMPORTANT NOTICE CONCERNING WARRANTY SERVICE
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Features
- Twice the charging speed of the i2 charger
- Active Current Distribution (ACD) Technology
- Compatible with 2V, 3.7V, 4.2V, 4.35V batteries
- Charging program optimized for IMR batteries
- Automatic current selection based on battery capacity
- Capable of charging two batteries
- Two charging slots charge and control independently
- Automatically detects battery power status and displays charging progress
- Automatically stops charging upon charging completion
- Reverse polarity protection and short circuit prevention
- Over-discharged battery activation
- Overtime charging protection
- Designed for optimal heat dissipation
- Made from fire resistant, flame retardant PC material
- Certified by RoHS, CE, FCC and CEC
- Insured worldwide by Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China,
Specifications
Input Voltage: AC 100~240V 50/60Hz 0.25A(max) 8WDC 9~12VOutput voltage: 4.35V±1%/4.2V±1%/3.7V±1%/1.48V±1%Output current: 500mA×2/1000mA ×1Compatible with:Li-ion/IMR/LiFePO4: 10340, 10350, 10440, 10500, 12340, 12500, 12650, 13450, 13500,13650, 14350, 14430, 14500, 14650, 16500, 16340(RCR123), 16650,17350, 17500, 17650, 17670, 18350, 18490, 18500, 18650, 22500,22650, 25500, 26500, 26650Flat-topped Batteries: 18700, 20700, 21700Ni-MH(NiCd): AA,AAA,AAAA,C,DDimensions: 132mm×70mm×35mmWeight: 126g (without batteries and power cord)
Operating Instructions
Connect to power source:
Connect the NEW i2 to an external power source (such as car adaptor, power socket) via its charging cable. Install batteries: Put one or two batteries in each independently-controlled slot according to the polar mark on the charger.Battery identification: Four LEDs go up over the slot a Lithium battery is inserted in; two lower LEDs go up over the slot a Ni-MH battery is inserted in. Charging beginsin two seconds.Other features: The New i2 has reverse polarity protection and anti-short circuiting protection incorporated
| Battery Activation and Inspection | Error Report |
| Batteries inserted with polar reversed | Four LEDs on the screen blink to notify the user of an error. |
| Batteries short-circuited | |
| The NEW i2 will charge normal batteries upon inspection. |
Smart charging:
The NEW i2 can choose charging currents based on intelligent detection about battery types and capacities. Manual charging current selection is also
available. The NEW i2 is compatible with:
- 7V Li-ion rechargeable batteries
- 8V Li-ion rechargeable batteries
- 2V Ni-MH/Ni-Cd rechargeable batteries
- 2V LiFePO4 batteries
During charging, the three indicator LEDs indicate the batteries’ status and charging percentages
Charging Current Settings
Install the batteries into the NEW i2, and press the button over the battery’s slot after automatic detection to enter Manual Settings mode. Press and hold the C button to enter Current Selection to manually select 1A or 500mA charging current when a large capacity battery (>1200mAh). When the appropriate current setting is highlighted, release the C button and press the button over the slot again to exit Manual Settings mode and begin charging.
| Battery Types and Capacity | Default Current | Manual Setting to 1A Available | ||
| 1 battery | 2 batteries | |||
| Lithium | >1200 mAh | 1A | 0.5A | Yes |
| <1200 mAh | 0.5A | 0.5A | No | |
| NI-MH | 0.5A | 0.5A | No |
| Active Current Distribution (ACD) | |||
| 1A Set | Left slot | 1A Set | Right slot |
| Yes | Charges at 1A with priority | Yes | Holds while Left is charging; Charges at 500mA
while Left is close to completion; Charges at 1A while Left is complete. |
| Yes | Charges at 1A with priority | No | Holds while Left is charging; Charges at 500mA while Left is close to completion; Charges at 500mA for small capacity battery while Left is complete; Charges at 1A for large capacity battery while Left is complete. |
|
No |
Holds while Right is charging; Charges at 500mA while Right is close to completion;
Charges at 500mA for small capacity battery while Right is complete; Charges at 1A for largecapacity battery while Right is complete. |
Yes |
Charges at 1A with priority |
Note:
- When 1A charging current is selected, the LED next to the 1A mark goes
- For small capacity batteries (<1200mAh, such as 10440, 16340), 500mAh charging current is automatically
- For Ni-MH batteries and 7V Li-ion batteries, the NEW i2 automatically selects proper charging modes. For LiFePO4 batteries, manual setting is required.
Charging Voltage Settings
For LiFePO4 batteries:
Insert the batteries into the NEW i2’s charging slots. After battery inspection, press the button over the battery’s slot to enter Manual Settings mode. Press and hold the V button to enter Voltage Selection. Before the button is released, three settings of charging cut-off voltages will cycle every second (highlighted with an LED). When the desired setting is highlighted, release the V button, and press the button over the slot again to exit Manual Settings mode and begin charging.
For 3.8V Li-ion batteries: Follow the above setting method.
Battery Activation
The NEW i2 is capable of activating depleted Li-ion batteries with protective circuit. After battery installation, the NEW i2 will test and activate the battery before charging. A battery detected as damaged cannot be activated, and the three LEDs above its slot will go on to notify the user.
Lithium Battery Recovery
Upon insertion of a 0V IMR battery, all four LEDs over its slot will blink to indicate that it is not ready for charging. Press and hold both buttons until its power indicator blinks to enter the Recovery mode. Nitecore recommends abandoning this battery if it fails to be recovered after several attempts.NOTE: Do not conduct battery activation operation when batteries are inserted with reversed polarity. Doing so may cause fire or explosion of the batteries.
Overtime Charging Protection
The NEW i2 will separately calculate the charging time of each battery. When the overall charging time exceeds 20 hours, the NEW i2 will automatically stop charging and display a fully charged status. This is to prevent possible overheat or even explosion due to battery quality issue.
Precautions
- The charger is restricted to charging Li-ion, IMR, LiFePO4, Ni-MH/Ni-Cd rechargeable batteries Never use the charger with other types of batteries as this could result in battery explosion, cracking or leaking, causing property damage and/or personal injury.
- The safe operation temperature for the charger is between -10-40°C, and the safe storage temperature is -20-60°C.
- Please charge batteries in accordance with the specifications on the Do not charge a battery pack with the charger.
- Observe polarity diagrams located on the Always place the battery cells with positive tip facing the top.
- Do not leave a working charger If any malfunction is found, please terminate operation immediately, and turn to user manual for instruction.
- The charger is designed for Use of the charger by kids under age must be under supervision. Operation, using or cleaning of the charger may NOT be done by kids aged 8 years or younger.
- This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
- Please make sure the correct program and settings are chosen and Incorrect program or setting may damage the charger, or cause fire or explosion.
- Never attempt to charge primary cells such as Alkaline, Zinc-Carbon, Lithium, CR123A, CR2, or any other unsupported chemistry due to risk of explosion and
- Do not charge a damaged IMR battery as doing so may lead to charger short-circuit or even
- Never charge or discharge any battery having evidence of leakage, expansion/swelling, damaged outer wrapper or case, color-change or
- Use the original adapter and cord for power To reduce the risk of damage to the power cord, always pull by connector rather than the cord. Do not operate the charger if it appears damaged in any way.
- Do not expose the device to direct sunlight, heating devices, open flames; avoid extreme high or extreme low ambient temperatures and sudden temperature changes.
- Please operate the charger in a well-ventilated Do not operate or store it in damp area. Keep all the inflammable volatile substances away from operating area.
- Avoid mechanical vibration or shock as these may cause damage to the
- Do not short-circuit slots or other parts of the Do not allow metal wires or other conductive material into the charger.
- Do not touch hot The rechargeable batteries or the device may become hot at full load or high power charging/discharging.
- Do not overcharge or over discharge Recharge drained batteries as soon as possible.
- Remove all batteries and unplug the charging unit from the power source when not in
- Opening, disassembling, modifying, tampering with the unit may invalidate its guarantee, check warranty
- Do not misuse in any way! Use for intended purpose and function
Disclaimer
This product is globally insured by Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. Nitecore shall not be held responsible or liable for any loss, damage or claim of any kind incurred as a result of the failure to obey the instructions provided in this user manual.
Warranty Details
Our authorized dealers and distributors are responsible for warranty service. Should any problem covered under warranty occurs, customers can contact their dealers or distributors in regards to their warranty claims, as long as the product was purchased from an authorized dealer or distributor. NITECORE’s Warranty is provided only for products purchased from an authorized source. This applies to all NITECORE products.
Any DOA / defective product can be exchanged for a replacement through a local distributor/dealer within the 15 days of purchase. After 15 days, all defective / malfunctioning NITECORE® products can be repaired free of charge for a period of 12 months (1 year) from the date of purchase.Beyond 12 months (1 year), a limited warranty applies, covering the cost of labor and maintenance, but not the cost of accessories or replacement parts. The warranty is nullified if the product(s) is/are
- broken down, reconstructed and/or modified by unauthorized parties
- damaged from wrong operations (i.e. reserve polarity installation, installation of non-rechargeable batteries), or
- damaged by batteries
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Safety Instruction for Lithium-ion Batteries
1. Charging Voltage
Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries have strict requirement on voltage control. Charging Li-ion batteries with electric voltage beyond safety standard can lead to batterydamage and explosion.
- 2V Li-ion Batteries/ IMR Batteries4.2V Li-ion batteries are the most common rechargeable Lithium batteries. The skins of these batteries are often marked with 3.6V/3.7V signs. If our chargers judge that an inserted battery is a Li-ion battery, the battery will be automatically charged in 4.2V standard charging mode. You do not need extra voltage settings for these types of batteries.
- 35V Li-ion Batteries4.35V Li-ion batteries are comparatively rare. It usually has a 3.7V mark on its skin. Normally its seller will inform its buyer that it needs to be charged with 4.35V power. When charging this type of battery, please manually set the charging voltage to 4.35V, otherwise the charger will charge at 4.2V by default, and cannot provide adequate charging voltage
- 7V LiFePO4 Batteries3.7V LiFePO4 batteries have LiFePO4 and/or 3.2V marks on the skin. Be careful with this type of batteries. Without manual setting, our chargers will charge this type of batteries with 4.2V voltage, and will damage or even explode the battery with excessive charging voltage. You need to manually set the charging voltage to 3.7V for safe charging.
1. Charging Current
For all rechargeable Lithium batteries (including Li-ion, IMR and LiFePO4 batteries), we suggest not using current larger than 1C* for charging. For small capacity
batteries, the charging current must be smaller than 1C.
*C=Capacity of a battery. For example, 1C in a 2600mAh rechargeable Lithium battery is 2.6A. 1C in a 3400mAh rechargeable Lithium battery is 3.4A. Excessively large charging current will lead to great amount of heat, and consequently battery damage and explosion.
Warning: Our chargers automatically judge and select charging current by the batteries’ length. For some long but small capacity batteries (i.e. 12650, 13650, 14650, 16650), please manually set appropriate charging current (smaller than 1C).
2. Precautions
- Do not short circuit the battery in any
- Do not use a 2V/4.3V Lithium battery when its voltage is lower than 2.8V, otherwise it can be over-discharged, and/or prone to explosion at next charging.
- We strongly recommend batteries with protective For batteries without protective circuit (such as IMR batteries), please stay alert for over-discharge and
short circuit.
- Do not discharge a battery with a discharging current larger than its maximum rated
3. Long-term Storage
The best storage voltage for 4.2V/4.35V rechargeable Lithium batteries is 3.7V. Voltage too low or too high can damage your battery during storage. You can discharge a battery to 3.7V, or charge it to 3.7V in a charger before you keep it in long-term storage.
Validation code and QR code on package can be verified on Nitecore web
- The charger must be used with Nitecore’s official During charging, third party cords can cause malfunction, overheat and even fire on the charger. Damages from using unofficial cords cannot be covered by official warranty.
- The NEW i2 is restricted to charging Li-ion, IMR, 7V LiFePO4,Ni-MH/Ni-Cd rechargeable batteries only. Never use the NEW i2 with other types of batteries as this could result in battery explosion, cracking or leaking, causing property damage and/or personal injury.
SYSMAX Innovations Co., Ltd.
TEL: +86-20-83862000 FAX: +86-20-83882723E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.nitecore.com Made in ChinaAddress: Rm 2601-06, Central Tower, No.5 Xiancun Road,Tianhe District, Guangzhou, 510623, Guangdong, China Manufacturer: SYSMAX Power Technology, LLC
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