ToolkitRC C3 Compact Balance Charger Manual

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the C3 balance charger. Please read this manual carefully before use.

Key Points

• ? Tips
• ⚠️ Important
• ? Information

Further Information

To ensure you have the best experience with this product, please stay up to date with news, information, and firmware updates for your charger. This information can be found at www.toolkitrc.com/C3.

⚠️ Safety

1. C3 allows input voltage of AC 100-240V. Ensure the charger is only connected to a suitable AC power outlet.
2. Do not use this product in hot, humid, flammable, or explosive environments.
3. Please do not use this charger without supervision. Never leave charging batteries unattended.
4. When not using this product, please unplug the input power.

Product Description

The C3 is a compact balance charger; despite its small size, the C3 has a maximum output of 25W! Featuring an intuitive user interface and an LED display, the C3 is a capable, bring-anywhere charger!

• Charge and balance management of LiPo, LiHV, 2-3S batteries.
• Voltage input AC 100-240V.
• Charging current: 2.2A @2S, 1.5A @3S.
• Charging accuracy: <0.01V.
• Balance current: 200mA.
• LED State display.
• Balancer Plug and Play.

C3 Layout

Front View

• Mode Key: Button to cycle through settings.
• LED: Indicator lights for status.
• Charge port: Connectors for the battery.
• Heat dissipation vents: Slots for cooling.

Back View

• Heat dissipation vents: Slots for cooling.
• AC Input: Port for connecting the power cable.

Quick Start

1. Connect the C3 to a suitable AC 100-240V power outlet.
2. After booting up, the LED status is shown below:
3. LED Status Description: The charger display shows 'LIPO', 'LIHV', 'LI-STO' and 'MODE'. An indicator light is present.
4. Short press the [MODE] key to select the battery type.
5. Connect the battery to the balance port. When the voltage matches, the C3 will automatically start charging.

Charging Settings

1. Battery Type Setting

Press the [MODE] key to select the battery type. When the battery is connected, it is recognized as normal and starts charging. The indicator LED turns red. The indicator turns green after full charge.

Different battery chemistries have different cutoff voltages. Please refer to the following table as reference, and verify with your battery manual:

Important:

1. Ensure the correct battery type has been selected prior to charging. An incorrect choice may damage the battery and/or become a fire hazard. Please use caution.
2. Do not use this product to charge non-compatible battery chemistries.

Nomenclature

1. Lipo: Often referred to as a lithium polymer battery, a battery with a nominal voltage of 3.70V and 4.20V when fully charged.
2. LiHV: Often referred to as a high-voltage lithium battery, a battery with a nominal voltage of 3.85V and 4.35V when fully charged.
3. Li-Storage: It is often called storage charging, and the battery voltage remains at 3.85V after charging and discharging.

Specification