INSTRUCTION MANUAL C SkyRC Technology Co., Ltd. 2010 Version 1.
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Special Features Lithium Polymer Balance Charge Program Connection Diagram Warning and Safety Notes Program Flow Chart Initial Parameter Setup (Users Set Up) Lithium (LiPo/Lilon/LiFe) program Charging Lithium Battery in Charge Mode Charging Lithium Battery in Balance Mode Fast Charging of Lithium Battery Charging Lithium Battery in the Fast Charge Mode Storage Control of Lithium Battery Charging Lithium Battery in the Storage Mode Discharging of Lithium Batte
INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the e6650 LiPo Balance Charger by SKYRC.This product is a rapid charger with a high performance microprocessor and specialized operating software. 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! LCD Display (16 chr.
SPECIAL FEATURES SPECIAL FEATURES Optimized operating software e6650 features the so-called AUTO function that set the feeding current during the process of charging or discharging. Especially for Lithium batteries, it can prevent the overcharging which may lead to an explosion due to the user's fault. It can disconnect the circuit automatically and alarm once detecting any malfunction.
SPECIAL FEATURES Automatic charging current limit You can set up the upper limit of the charging current when charging your NiCd or NiMH battery; it is useful for the NiMH battery of low impedance and capacity in the 'AUTO' charging mode. Capacity limit The charging capacity is always calculated as the charging current multiplied by time. If the charging capacity exceeds the limit, the process will be terminated automatically when you set the maximum value.
LITHIUM POLYMER BALANCE CHARGE PROGRAM CONNECTION DIAGRAM LITHIUM POLYMER BALANCE CHARGE PROGRAM CONNECTION DIAGRAM This diagram shows the correct way to connect your battery to the e6650 charger while charging in the balance charge program mode only. WARNING: Failure to connect as shown in this diagram will damage this charger. The main battery leads must be connected along with the balance lead connector as shown before charging your battery .
WARNING AND SAFETY NOTES 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. Keep the charger well away from dust, damp, rain, heat, direct sunshine and vibration.
WARNING AND SAFETY NOTES NiCd/NiMH - Voltage level: 1.2V/cell - Allowable fast charge current: 1C-2C (depends on the performance of cell) - Discharge voltage cut off level: 0.85V/cell (NiCd), 1.0V/cell(NiMH) Li-ion - Voltage level: 3.6V/cell - Max. charge voltage: 4.1V/cell - Allowable fast charge current: 1C or less - Min. discharge voltage cut off level: 2.5V/cell or higher LiPo - Voltage level: 3.7V/cell - Max. charge voltage: 4.
WARNING AND SAFETY NOTES To avoid short circuit between the charge lead always connect the charge cable to the charger first, then connect the battery. Reverse the sequence when disconnecting. Do not connect more than one battery pack to this charger at any one time. 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 discharged.
WARNING AND SAFETY NOTES Have you checked that all connections are firm and secure? Make sure there are no intermittent contacts at any point in the circuit. 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.
WARNING AND SAFETY NOTES Please get highlighted that Lithium battery packs can be wired in parallel and in series. In the parallel connection, the battery’s capacity is calculated by multiplying single battery’s capacity by the number of cells with total voltage stay the same. The voltage’s imbalance may cause fire or explosion .Lithium battery is recommended to charge in series.
PROGRAM FLOW CHART PROGRAM FLOW CHART - 11 -
INITIAL PARAMETER SETUP (USERS SET UP) INITIAL PARAMETER SETUP (USERS SET UP) As default this charger will be set to typical user settings when it is connected to AC 110-240V or DC 11-18V for the first time. The screen displays the following information in sequence and the user can change the parameter on each screen. If you need to alter the parameter value in the program, press “Start/Enter” key to make it blink then change the value with “INC” or “DEC” key.
INITIAL PARAMETER SETUP (USERS SET UP) DEC recognizes the cell count incorrectly at the beginning of charge or discharge process, you may extend the time. Otherwise, you had better use with the default value. INC This shows the trigger voltage for automatic NIMH Sensitivity charge termination of NiMH and NiCd battery. D.Peak Default The effective value ranges from 5 to 20mV per cell.
INITIAL PARAMETER SETUP (USERS SET UP) DEC INC Safety time ON 120min - + - + DEC INC DEC INC When the charge process starts, the integrated safety timer starts to run simultaneously. If error detected or the termination circuit can not detect whether the battery is fully charged or not, this unit is programmed to prevent overcharging. Please refer to the below statement to calculate the timer you set.
LITHIUM (LIPO/LILON/LIFE) PROGRAM LITHIUM (LIPO/LILON/LIFE) PROGRAM The program is only suitable for charging/discharging Lithium(LiPo/ LiIon/LiFe) batteries with a nominal voltage of 3.3/3.6/3.7V/cell. Different batteries have different charge technique. There are two methods termed as constant voltage and constant current. The charge current varies according to battery capacity and specification. The final voltage is very important; it should precisely match the voltage of the battery: LiPo is 4.
CHARGING LITHIUM BATTERY IN THE CHARGE MODE CHARGING LITHIUM BATTERY IN THE CHARGE MODE This charging mode is for charging Li-Po/Ion/Fe battery without balance lead. BALANCE CHARGING OF LITHIUM BATTERY The left side of the first line shows the type LiPo BALANCE of battery you choose. The value on the left 2.0A 11.
FAST CHARGING OF LITHIUM BATTERY FAST CHARGING OF LITHIUM BATTERY The value on the left side of the second lines LiPo FAST CHG sets the charge current. The value on the 2.0A 11.1V(3S) right side of the second lines sets the battery pack's voltage. After setting current and - + - + DEC INC DEC INC voltage, press STAR/ENTER for more than 3 seconds to start the process. Batt type Start Stop Enter ‘>3 seconds’ R:3SER S:3SER CONFIRM(ENTER) Start Enter Li3s 2.0A 12.
STORAGE CONTROL OF LITHIUM BATTERY STORAGE CONTROL OF LITHIUM BATTERY LiPo STORAGE 1.0A 11.1V(3S) - + DEC INC - + DEC INC At this screen, you can set up the current and voltage of the battery pack. Charging and discharging will make the batteries come to the voltage level of “Storage” state. Batt type Start ‘>3 seconds’ Stop Enter Li3s 1.0A 12.59V STO 022:43 00682 This screen shows the real-time status charging. Press BATT TYPE/STOP key once to stop the charge process.
DISCHARGING OF LITHIUM BATTERY DISCHARGING OF LITHIUM BATTERY LiPo 1.0A - + DEC INC DISCHARGE 11.1V(3S) - + DEC INC Batt type Start ‘>3 seconds’ Stop Enter Li3s 0.4A 12.59V DSC 022:43 00682 Number Elapsed of cells time The value of discharge current on the left can not exceed 1C, and the value on the right can not be under the voltage recommended by the manufacturer to avoid deep discharging. Press START/ENTER for more than 3 seconds to start discharging.
CHARGING OF NICD/NIMH BATTERY CHARGING OF NICD/NIMH BATTERY This program is for charging of NiCd/NiMH NIMH CHARGE Aut batteries associated with R/C models CUR LIMIT 5.0A applications. You can press START/ENTER key to make it blink and then INC or DEC to - + - + DEC INC DEC INC change the parameter value. Press Batt type Start ‘>3 seconds’ START/ENTER key to store the value. Stop Enter NIMH 2.0A 7.42V CHG 022:45 00890 The screen shows the real-time status. Press BATT TYPE/STOP key to end the program.
CHARGE/DISCHARGE AND DISCHARGE/CHARGE CYCLE OF NICD/NIMH BATTERY CHARGE/DISCHARGE AND DISCHARGE/CHARGE CYCLE OF NICD/NIMH BATTERY NIMH CYCLE DCHG>CHG 3 - + - + DEC INC DEC INC Batt type Start ‘>3 seconds’ Stop Enter NIMH 1.0A 7.42V D>C 022:45 00890 Battery Elapsed type time Battery voltage Discharge Discharged or charge or charged current capacity DCHG CHG 1 1 1314mAh 1430mAh You can set up sequence on the left and the number of cycles on the right. Range of the cycle number is 1-5.
CHARGING PB (LEAD-ACID) BATTERY IN THE CHARGE MODE CHARGING PB (LEAD-ACID) BATTERY IN THE CHARGE MODE This program is only suitable for charging Pb (lead-acid) battery with nominal voltage from 2 to 20V. Pb（lead-acid）battery is completely different from NiCd/NiMH battery. These batteries can only deliver current lower in comparison to their capacity. The same restriction applies to the charging process. Consequently, the optimum charge current can only be 1/10 of the capacity.
DISCHARGING OF THE PB BATTERY DATA STORAGE PROGRAM For your convenience, e6650 has a data storage and load program. It can store five battery data representing the respective specifications of batteries. You can call back the data when charging or discharging without setting up the program again. Press START/ENTER key to make it blink, and use INC or DEC to set up the parameter.
LOAD DATA PROGRAM LOAD DATA PROGRAM This program is to load the data stored at the “save data” program. Press START/ENTER key to make the data field blink and press INC or DEC for more than 3 seconds to load the data. PROGRAM SELECT LOAD DATA Start Enter Choose the data number you want to call LOAD [01] NiMH back. The data you want to call back will be 14.4V 3000mHh displayed. Start Enter ‘>3 seconds’ Load ... Loading the data.
VARIOUS INFORMATION IN THE PROGRAM VARIOUS INFORMATION IN THE PROGRAM You can inquire various information on the LCD screen during the charging and discharging process. Press DEC key, the charger will display users' setting. You can press INC key to monitor voltage of each cell while the battery is connected with each port of the charger. End Voltage 12.6V(3S) It comes to the final voltage when the program ended.
WARNING AND ERROR MESSAGE WARNING AND ERROR MESSAGE e6650 incorporates a variety of functions for the systems to verify processes and the state of the electronics. In case of an error the screen will display the cause of error and emit an audible sound. REVERSE POLARITY Incorrect polarity connected. CONNECTION BREAK Battery connection is interrupted. SHORT ERR Short-circuit of the output termination. INPUT VOL ERR Input voltage incorrect.
SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS AC Input: 100-240Volt DC Input: 11-18Volt Circuit Power: Max. Charge Power 50W Max. Discharge Power 5W Charge Current Range: 0.1-6.0A Discharge Current Range: 0.1-1.0A Current Drain For Balancing LiPo: 300mA/cell NiCd/NiMH Battery Cell Count: 1-15Cells LiPo/LiFe/Lilon Cell Count: 1-6Cells Pb battery voltage: 2-20V Net Weight: 433g Dimension: 135x112x60.
