TOPDON Tornado4000 Portable Lithium-ion Battery Charger User Manual

TOPDON Tornado4000 Portable Lithium-ion Battery Charger

Welcome
Thank you for purchasing TOPDON Lead-acid Battery Charger Tornado4000 (T4A). Please carefully read and understand this User Manual before operating this product. If any issues arise from the operation of this product, you are welcome to contact support@topdon.com for official technical support.

About
TOPDON T4A serves as one of the most innovative and advanced battery chargers on the market, designed for charging all types of 12V lead-acid and 12V lithium-ion batteries, including Wet (Flooded), Gel, MF (Maintenance-Free),EFB (Enhanced Flooded Battery), AGM (Absorption Glass Mat), and LIB (Lithium Ion) batteries. In addition, being suitable for charging battery capacities up to 150 Amp-Hours, maintaining and optimizing all battery sizes, it is quite possibly the safest and most efficient charger you will ever use.

Package List

• TOPDON T4A
• User Manual
• Alligator clamp
• Eyelet terminal connector
• Packing Box

Compatibility

TOPDON T4A is compatible with 6V & 12V lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries.

Notice
This Product Manual is subject to change without written notice. Read the instructions carefully and use the unit properly before operating. Failure to do so may cause damage and/or personal injury, which will void the product warranty.

Features

Press it once to start charging after the selection.

2|  | Solid Red LED indicates a potential error has happened.
3|  | Solid Blue LED indicates the charger is in Standby Mode: not charging or providing any power to the battery.
4| | Indicates the connected battery’s SOC (State of Charge).

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Indicates the Charge Mode.

How To Use

1. Before Getting Started

Please read the battery manufacturer’s specific precautions carefully and have the recommended rates of charge for the battery before using. Make sure to determine the voltage and chemistry of the battery, found by referring to the battery’s user manual before charging.

2. Charging Modes

TOPDON T4A offers 8 charging modes: Standby, 12V Norm, 12V Cold/AGM, 12V Norm (Small), 12V Cold/AGM (Small), 6V Norm, 12V Lithium, and 12V Repair & Engine Pulse Charging.

• Note : Always check with the battery manufacturer to confirm the right charging mode for your specific battery before operating. It is important to understand the differences and purpose of each charging mode:

Mode

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Explanation

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Standby

| •  Not charging or providing any power to the battery.

•  Energy Save is activated, drawing microscopic power from the electrical outlet.

•  Blue LED will illuminate.

12V Norm

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•  For charging 12-volt Wet Cell, Gel Cell, Enhanced Flooded, Maintenance-Free batteries.

•  White LED will illuminate.

12V Cold/AGM

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•  For charging 12-volt batteries in cold temperatures below 14ºF (-10ºC) or AGM batteries.

•  White LED will illuminate.

12V Norm (Small)

| •  For charging 12-volt Wet Cell, Gel Cell, Enhanced Flooded, Maintenance- Free batteries.

•  For batteries with small capacity.

•  White LED will illuminate.

Mode

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Explanation

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12V Cold/AGM (Small)

| •  For charging 12-volt batteries in cold temperatures below 14ºF (-10ºC) or AGM batteries.

•  For batteries with small capacity.

•  White LED will illuminate.

6V Norm*

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•  For charging 6-volt Wet Cell, Gel Cell, Enhanced Flooded, Maintenance-Free.

•  White LED will illuminate.

12V Lithium**

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•  For charging 12-volt lithium-ion batteries, including lithium iron phosphate.

•  White LED will illuminate.

12V Repair & Engine Pulse Charging

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•  An advanced battery recovery mode for repairing and storing,

old, idle, damaged, stratified, or sulfated batteries.

•  White LED will illuminate and flash.

• *ONLY available for 6-volt lead-acid batteries, as Wet Cell, Gel Cell, Enhanced Flooded, Maintenance- Free. Consult the battery manufacturer before using this mode.
• ONLY available for 12-volt lithium-ion batteries, including lithium iron phosphate. Consult the lithium battery manufacturer before charging and ask for recommended charging rates and voltages. Lithium-ion batteries are made and constructed in different ways. Some lithium-ion batteries may be unstable and unsuitable for charging.

3. Connecting to the Battery

The below instructions are for a negative ground system (most common). If your vehicle is a positive ground system (uncommon), follow the below instructions in reverse order:

1. Connect the positive (red) battery clamp or eyelet terminal connector with the positive battery terminal, which is typically marked by “POS, P, +”.

2. Connect the negative (black) battery clamp or eyelet terminal connector with the negative battery terminal, which is typically marked by “NEG, N, -”, or with the vehicle chassis.

3. Connect the battery charger’s AC power plug into a suitable electrical outlet.

4. Disconnect the battery charger in the reverse sequence, removing the negative first (or positive first for positive ground systems).
   *Note:

   • DO NOT connect the AC power plug until all other connections are made.
   • DO NOT make any connections to the carburetor, fuel lines, or thin, sheet metal parts.
   • DO NOT face the battery when contacting the AC power plug into the electrical outlet.

4. Begin Charging

1. Verify the voltage and chemistry of the battery.
2. Confirm if the proper connection has been made between the battery clamps (eyelet terminal connectors) with battery terminals, and the AC power plug is plugged into the electrical outlet.
3. The charger will begin in Standby mode, with no power provided, indicated by a Blue LED.
4. Press the Mode button twice to toggle to the appropriate charge mode for the voltage and chemistry of the battery. The mode LED will illuminate the selected charge mode.
5. Press it once to start charging after the selection. The charge LEDs will illuminate when the charging process is started, depending on the health of the battery.
6. The charger can now remain connected to the battery for the needed charge.

5. Understanding Charge LEDs

LED

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Explanation

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25% White LED

| •  When the battery is <25% charged, the 25% White LED will slowly flash.

•  When the battery is 25% charged, the 25% White LED will become solid.

50% White LED

| •  When the battery is >25%, and <50% charged, the 50% White LED will slowly flash.

•  When the battery is 50% charged, the 50% White LED will become solid too.

75% White LED

| •  When the battery is >50%, and <75% charged, the 75% White LED will slowly flash.

•  When the battery is 75% charged, the 75% White LED will become solid too.

100% White LED

| •  When the battery is >75%, and <100% charged, the 100% White LED will slowly flash.

•  When the battery is 100% fully charged, the 100% White LED will become solid too.

Maintenance White LED

| •  During maintenance charging, the 100% Charge LED will slowly flash.

• When the battery is topped off and fully charged again, the 100% Charge LED will turn solid White. The charger can be left connected to the battery at all times.

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6. Understanding Advanced Diagnostics

The danger will illuminate, indicating a potential error has occurred. See the following chart to identify the issue:

Error

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Reason

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Solution

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Solid Error LED

| Reverse polarity| Reverse the battery connections.
Cannot hold a charge| Check the battery connections, or contact battery manufacturer.
Possible short circuit| Check the battery, or contact battery manufacturer.
Wrong charging mode selection| Check the charging mode.
battery voltage is too low for charger to detect| Check the battery voltage
The domestic power supply’s voltage might not match| Check your voltage of domestic power supply

7. Charging Steps

1. Battery Analysis & Diagnosis

2. Battery Desulphation

3. Soft Start

4. Battery Initialization

5. Battery Bulk Charge
   Check the battery’s initial condition, including voltage, state-of-charge, and health, to determine if the battery is stable before charging. Use voltage or high-frequency pulses to break down the sulfates that have built up over time in your aging battery, to extend battery life, and optimize battery performance. Minimize the large startup currents from flowing when the input power is first applied, to avoid stressing the components by the sudden current or voltage surges. Start the charging process with a gentle (soft) charge. Begin the Bulk charging process based on the condition of the battery, and return 80% of the battery’s capacity.

6. Absorption Mode

7. Battery Recondition

8. Battery Optimization

9. Battery Float Charge

10. Battery Restart Charge
    Bring the charge level to 90% by delivering small amounts of current to provide a safe, efficient charge. This limits battery gassing and is essential to prolonging battery life. Check the battery status, and then recover the small current to improve the battery capacity. Finalize the charging process, and bring the battery to maximum capacity. In this step, the charger utilizes multi-layered charging profiles to fully recapture battery capacity, and optimize the specific gravity of the battery for increased run time and performance. Maintain the battery fully charged, without boiling out electrolyte or overcharging, so as to elongate the battery life. Restart the charging process to maintain the maximum capacity, once the battery capacity is <85%.

8. Charging Times

The size of the battery (Ah), the depth of discharge (DOD), and the environment temperature will affect the charging time. Actual data may differ due to battery conditions. T4A has a thermal compensation function, which can automatically adjust the charging curve to maximize the charging performance. The estimated time to charge a battery is shown below:

Note:

• The charge time is based on an average depth of discharge to a fully charged battery and is for reference purposes only.
• The time to charge a normally discharged battery is based on a 50% Depth of Discharge (DOD).

Warranty

TOPDON Three Year Limited Warranty
The TOPDON Company warrants to its original purchaser that TOPDON products will be free from defects in material and workmanship for 36 months from the date of purchase (Warranty Period). For the defects reported during the Warranty Period, TOPDON will, according to the technical support analysis and confirmation, either repair or replace the defective part or product.

This limited warranty is void under the following conditions:
Misused, disassembled, altered, or repaired by a non-TOPDON technical repair specialist. Careless handling and violation of operation.

Important Safety Warnings

Please read all safety instructions before using the product. Failure to follow these safety instructions may result in electric shock, explosion, or fire, which may result in serious personal
injury, death, or property damage.

• Someone should be around, or be within your sound range, to help you in case of an emergency.
• Have clean water and soap at hand in case there is contamination from the battery acid.
• Wear protective goggles and appropriate clothing when working near the battery.
• Always wash hands after handling batteries and related materials.
• DO NOT handle or wear any metal objects, including tools, watches or jewelry, etc. while operating the battery charger. Sparks or short circuits may occur if a metal object is dropped on the battery.
• Adults need to offer detailed instructions and warnings to minors who handle this product before use. Otherwise, the adult shall bear full responsibility and shall NOT claim compensation from TOPDON for any accidents caused by the use or abuse from minors using this product.
• DO NOT use the product if it is damaged under the severe impact, or the shell/cable is broken.
• DO NOT use the product if the power outlet is loose.
• DO NOT use the product near the water. Store and operate the product in a dry place.
• DO NOT use the product if it is socked with water to avoid the potential damage to the product due to the humidity and liquid. If the product is already wet and working, disconnect it from the power outlet, and stop using it immediately.
• DO NOT disconnect the product from the power outlet by pulling the AC cable.
• DO NOT attempt to change, modify or repair any part of the product, which may result in personal injury, death, or property damage.
• Any changes to the product will invalidate your warranty. Please contact TOPDON if the product is damaged.
• TOPDON shall not bear any responsibility for product damage and personal safety problems caused by the use of accessories that are not approved by TOPDON.
• Using an improper extension cable may cause fire and electric shock, which may result in personal injury, death, or equipment and property damage. Please ensure: (1) the number, size, and shape of the pins on the extension cable plug are the same as the number, size and shape of the AC power cable of the product; (2) the extension cable is in good condition, and is correctly connected while using the extension cable.
• DO NOT place the product directly above the battery, otherwise, the gas in the battery will cause corrosion and damage.
• DO NOT place the battery directly above the product, otherwise, it may cause the accidental damage by moving car parts (including the hood and doors), moving engine parts (including fan blades, belts and pulleys), or result in the risk of human injury or death.
• DO NOT use the product in an enclosed area or an area with limited ventilation. Please operate the product at an ambient temperature of -4°F to 104°F (-20°C to 40°C), and store the product at a temperature of -4°F to 130°F (-20°C to 54°C).
• DO NOT charge a frozen battery. Discontinue the use of the product immediately if the battery becomes excessively warm.
• DO NOT use or store the product in an area with high dust concentration. Please store the charger in a flat place to avoid falling. The charger is only compatible with lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries.
• DO NOT use the product to charge any other type of battery. The product is ONLY compatible with lead-acid and lithium-ion batteries. Charging other battery chemistries may result in injury, death, or property damage.
• Please turn off the power before any maintenance or cleaning proceeds. If the product contacts with liquid or any type of contaminants, clean the product immediately. Use a soft lint-free cloth (microfiber) to keep the ports from moisture.
• DO NOT operate the product in areas where there is a potential explosion hazard, including areas that are fueled or contain chemicals or particles (such as grain, dust, or metal powder). The design, testing, and manufacturing of the product are in compliance with regulations regarding radiofrequency emissions. Such radiation emitted by the product may have a negative impact on the operation of other electronic devices, causing them to malfunction.

WARNING
For indoor use only
CAUTION : Risk of Fire Refer to the Instruction Manual for the size, type, and number of batteries to be charged. Risk of Electric Shock Dry location use only

WARNING RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GAS MIXTURE

• Connect and disconnect battery leads only when supply cord is disconnected.
• For a battery installed in a vehicle, first connect charger output lead to ungrounded battery post – not
• connected to automobile chassis – in accordance with polarity identification and then opposite polarity lead to chassis away from battery; do not connect to carburetor or fuel lines.
• Disconnect chassis lead first. For battery not installed in vehicle, refer to Instruction Manual.
• Do not overcharge battery – See Instruction Manual.
• Do not smoke, strike a match, or cause a spark in vicinity of battery. Use in well-ventilated area.

CAUTION

• Do not expose to rain. Replace defective cords or wires immediately. No user serviceable parts. Return to manufacturer for servicing.

FCC WARNINGS

• This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Technical Specification

Input Voltage AC

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100-240VAC, 50-60Hz

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Working Voltage AC| 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz
Efficiency| 85% Approx.
Power| 65W Max
Charging Voltage| Various
Charging Current| 4A (12V)

4A (6V)

Low-Voltage Detection| 2V(12V), 2V(6V)
Back Current Drain| < 5mA
Working Temp.| -4°F to 104°F (-20°C to 40°C)

Storage Temp.

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-4°F to 130°F (-20°C to 54°C)

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Charger Type| 10 Step, Smart Charger
Type of Batteries| 6V & 12V
Battery Chemistries| Wet, Gel, MF, EFB, AGM & LIB
Battery Capacity| Up to 150Ah (6V & 12V)

Maintains All Sizes

Enclosure Rating| IP65

Cooling

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Natural Convection

Dimensions

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205.474.146.5 mm (8.092.921.83 inches)

Weight| 545 g (1.20 lb)

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