BALANCE CHARGER / DISCHARGER / POWER SUPPLY Instruction Manual [Version 1.
Table of Contents Introduction 01 Special Features 03 Warning and Safety Notes 06 Program Flow Chart 09 Operation 10 Power and Battery Connection 11 Operating Program 13 Lithium Battery Program (LiPo/LiFe/Lilon/LiHV) 15 NiMH/NiCd Battery Program 18 Pb Lead-Acid Battery Program 22 DC Power Supply 24 Battery Memory Set and Call Out 25 System Setting 27 Battery Meter 29 Battery Resistance Meter 30 Warning and Error Message 31 Using The Charge Control Software “charge Master” 32
Introduction Congratulations on your choice of SKYRC Ultimate Duo 400W AC/DC Balance Charger / Discharger / Power Supply. This unit is simple to use, but the operation of a sophisticated automatic charger such as SKYRC D400 does require some knowledge on the part of the user. These operating instructions are designed to ensure that you quickly become familiar with its functions.
Introduction 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.
Special Features Twin-channel Charger SKYRC D400 allows you to plug 2 batteries into one charger simultaneously, and it will intelligently and automatically charge 2 battries at once to their maximum capacity. To top of it, the batteries being charged do not even need to have the same configuration. You can connect different chemistry(NiMH/NiCd/LiPo/LiFe/Lilon/LiHV/Pb)batteries into any of the charging ports.
Special Features Battery Memory (Data Store/Load) The charger can store up to 10 different charge/discharge profiles for each channel. You can keep the data pertaining to program setting of the battery of continuous charging or discharging. Users can call out these data at any time without any special program setting. Terminal Voltage Control(TVC) The charger allows user to change the end voltage.
Special Features Re-Peak Mode of NiMH/NiCd Battery In re-peak charge mode, the charger can peak charge the battery once, twice or three times in a row automatically. This is good for making certain the battery is fully charged. Delta-peak Sensitivity for NiMH/NiCd Delta-peak sensitivity for NiMH/NiCd battery: The automatic charge termination program based on the principle of the Delta-peak voltage detection. When the battery's voltage exceeds the threshold, the process will be terminated automatically.
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. Never drop it.
Warning and Safety Notes 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. Non-rechargeable batteries (Explosion hazard). Batteries that require a different charge technique from NiCd, NiMh, LiPo or Gel cell (Pb, Lead acid). A faulty or damaged battery. A battery fitted with an integral charge circuit or a protection circuit.
Warning and Safety Notes Attention should be paid to the connection of lithium battery especially. Do not attempt to disassemble the battery pack arbitrarily. 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 capacity by the number of cells with total voltage stay the same. The voltages imbalance may cause fire or explosion .
Program Flow Chart Note: The flow chart is taking one channel for example as the flow chart for the two channels (Channel 1 and Channel 2) are identical. INC DEC START LiPo BALANCE CHG BATT/PROGRAM LiPo BATT ENTER 2.0A 7.4V (2S) INC LiPo CHARGE 7.4V (2S) INC DEC LiPo FAST CHARGE 2.0A 7.4V (2S) INC LiFe CHARGE INC LiFe FAST CHARGE DEC 2.0A DEC 2.0A 6.6V (2S) DEC 2.0A INC DEC INC LiPo DISCHARGE 7.4V (2S) LiPo STORAGE 2.0A 7.4V (2S) DEC 2.0A LiFe STORAGE 2.0A 6.6V (2S) DEC 2.
Operation BATT PROG / STOP Button: It is used to stop the progress or go back to previous step/screen DEC Button: It is used to go through the menus and decrease the parameter value INC Button: It is used to go through the menus and increase the parameter value ENTER / START Button: It is used to enter parameter or store parameter on screen. When you are willing to alter the parameter value in the program, press the START/ENTER button to make it blink then change the value by pressing DEC and INC button.
Power and Battery Connection 1. Connecting to power source There are two kinds of inputs for SKYRC D400, DC 11-18V and AC 100-240V. AC 100-240V power source connection. 12V DC Battery / DC power supply connection.
Power and Battery Connection Note: We will explain the operating procedure of one channel as the procedure for channel 1 and 2 is identical. 2. Connecting the battery TO AVOID SHORT CIRCUITS, ALWAYS CONNECT THE CHARGE LEADS TO THE CHARGER FIRST, AND THEN TO THE BATTERY. REVERSE THE WARNING! SEQUENCE WHEN DISCONNECTING THE PACK.
Operating Program Here is the detailed procedure to make the charger work. All the screens and operations will take Li-Po BALANCE CHARGE program for example, Note: We will explain one channel as the operating procedure of Channel 1 and Channel 2 is identical. 1. Connection 1). Connecting to power source There are two kinds of inputs for SKYRC D400, DC 11-18V and AC 100-240V. A. Operating in AC mode SKYRC D400 comes with built in switching power supply.
Operating Program 2). Connecting the battery Important!!! Before connecting a battery it is absolutely essential to check one last time that you have set the parameters correctly. If the settings are incorrect, the battery may be damaged, and could even burst into flames or explode. To avoid short circuits between the banana plugs, always connect the charge leads to the charger first, and only then to the battery. Reverse the sequence when disconnecting the pack. 3).
Lithium Battery Program (LiPo/LiFe/Lilon/LiHV) The following flowcharts show the entire programming menu. It is highly recommended to keep these flowcharts handy while you learn how to operate this charger. There are two main ways to program the charger. (1) A memory profile is available for setting and storing pertinent information for up to 40 different program sets; each channel can store 10 sets. Once a battery program is stored into memory, it will be retained until changed again manually.
Lithium Battery Program(LiPo/LiFe/Lilon/LiHV) BATTERY CHECK WAIT... R:3SER S:3SER CANCEL(STOP) R:3SER S:3SER CONFIRM(ENTER) START/ENTER Lp4s 1.5A 12.14V BAL 000:50 00022 [ END: FINISHED ] 16.8V 2600mAh [ Time: 00: 45: 32 ] 16.8V 2600mAh The charger is detecting the battery cell. R shows the number of cells detected by the charger and S is the number of cells set by you on the previous screen.
Lithium Battery Program (LiPo/LiFe/Lilon/LiHV) VARIOUS INFORMATION DURING THE PROCESS Press INC or DEC during the charging or discharging process to view further pertinent information on the LCD screen. LP4s 1.5A 12.14V Real-time status: battery type, battery cell count, charge current, battery pack total voltage, elapsed time and charge capacity. BAL 000:50 00022 INC Voltage of each cell in the battery pack when the battery is connected with balance lead. 4.07 4.06 4.11 V 0.00 0.00 0.
NiMH/NiCd Battery Program NiMH/NiCd: This program is only suitable for charging/discharging NiMH/NiCd batteries. The D400 offers the following NiMH/NiCd charge modes: Charge, Auto Charge, Discharge, Re-Peak and Cycle. Selecting the Battery Type: After powering on the D400, press the INC or DEC button repeatedly until you reach the appropriate program for the battery type you wish to charge. For this example we have chosen the “NiMH BATT“ or “NiCd BATT” program.
NiMH/NiCd Battery Program NiMH Auto CHARGE CURRENT 1.3A After selecting the correct battery type, use the INC or DEC button to change the charge mode to the “Auto CHARGE” setting. Press the START button and the amp rate value will begin flashing. Use the INC or DEC button to adjust the value to the desired rate. Follow the instructions provided on your battery when setting the upper charge amperage rate. Press and hold the START button for 3 seconds to start charging. NiMH 1.3A 5.
NiMH/NiCd Battery Program [ TIME: 00:04:04 ] 9.6V 00640mAh When discharging is complete, the screen will read “END: CUTOFF-VOL” and the charger will emit a ringing sound. The charger will display the elapsed time, end voltage and the discharged capacity in mAh. You can press the STOP button at any time during the discharging process to stop the discharge process.
NiMH/NiCd Battery Program NiMH/NiCd Cycle Mode: The D400 makes cycling of NiMH/NiCd batteries easy. The process of discharging and recharging (cycling) can be performed automatically with one simple step and will improve the performance of NiMH/NiCd batteries. We strongly recommend cycling any battery that has been discharged and stored for a period of time. This will increase the remaining usable battery life and also improve the battery performance.
Pb Lead-Acid Battery Program Additional NiMH/NiCd Process Information: During the NiMH/NiCd battery charging/discharging process the D400 can display a variety of information. Using the INC or DEC buttons, you can also view the following information: NiMH Sensitivity D.Peak 4mV/CELL Delta Peak Voltage Sensitivity setting In Power Voltage 12.56V Ext. Temp ---Int.
Pb Lead-Acid Battery Program Press the START button again and the nominal battery pack voltage will begin flashing. Use the INC or DEC button to set the voltage and the number of cells. Press and hold the START button for 3 seconds to start charging. Pb Charge 1.5A 12.0V(6P) P-6 1.5A 13.56V CHG 002:22 00106 Once charging has commenced, the charger will display the following real-time information: battery type, charging current, battery voltage, charging time and charged capacity.
DC Power Supply Your Ultimate Duo 400W can supply 150 Watts DC Power on channel 2. You can use it to power equipments that require DC power. It converts standard household power 100240V AC to 6-15V DC power. Be aware that the DC power supply can be used by Channel 2, and the charge mode is not available, when you are using channel 2 as DC power supply. Operating Instruction BATT/PROGRAM DC POWER SUPPLY START ENTER U=10.0V I=0.0A POWER: 000W INC Set the output voltage for the DC charger or other devices.
Battery Memory Set and Call Out The charger can store up to 20 different charge/discharge profiles(each channel 10 sets) for your convenience, and the stored profiles can be recalled quickly without having to go through the setup process. When you are willing to alter the parameter value in the program, press START/ENTER to make it blink then change the value with INC or DEC. The value will be stored by pressing START/ENTER once. Note: All following screen are taking 2S(7.4V) LiPo battery for example. 1.
Battery Memory Set and Call Out SAVE PROGRAM SAVE . [ BATT MEMORY 1 ] L i P o 7 . 4 V ( 2 S ) Indicate the battery type and battery cell of the saved profile. [ BATT MEMORY 1 ] C:4.9A D:2.2A Indicate the charge and discharge current of the saved profile. Press the START/ENTER for 3 seconds to call out the memory. START/ENTER >3 Seconds 2. Battery Memory Call Out ENTER CHARGER LOAD Load the memory set LiPo BALANCE CHG 4.9A 7.4V(2S) Press START/ENTER for 3 seconds to start the process.
System Setting It will be operated with the default value of the essential user settings when it is powered on for the first time.The screen displays the following information in sequence and the user can change the value of parameter on each screen. When you are willing to alter the parameter value in the program, press START/ENTER to make it blink then change the value with INC or DEC. The value will be stored by pressing START/ENTER once.
System Setting SELECTION ITEM NiMH Sensitivity D.Peak Default DESCRIPTION Default: 4mV/Cell 5-15mV/Cell This program is for NiMH/NiCd battery only. When the charger detects the delta peak value reaches the value you set, the charger will say the battery is fully charged. OFF/ON The beep sounds at every time touching the buttons to confirm your action. The beep or melody sounded at various times during operation to alert different mode changes. Input. Power Low Cut-Off 11.0V 10.0-11.
Battery Meter The user can check battery's total voltage, the highest voltage, the lowest voltage and each cell's voltage. Please connect the battery to the charger main battery lead to battery socket and balance wires to balance socket. This diagram shows the correct way to connect your battery to check the voltage. 4.19 4.15 4.18V 4.15 4.19 4.18V BATT/PROGRAM BATT METER 4.19 4.15 4.18V 4.15 4.19 4.18V Press the START/ENTER to enter the Lithium Battery Meter program. START ENTER 4.20 4.18 4.19 4.
Battery Resistance Meter The user can check battery's total resistance, the highest resistance, the lowest resistance and each cell's resistance. Please connect the battery to the charger main battery lead to battery socket and balance wires to balance socket. This diagram shows the correct way to connect your battery to check the resistance.
Warning and Error Message In case of an error the screen will display the cause of error and emit an audible sound. Incorrect polarity connected. The battery is interrupted. CONNECT ERROR CHECK MAIN PORT The battery connection is wrong. BALANCE CONNECT ERROR The balance connect is wrong. DC IN TOO LOW Input voltage less than 11V. DC IN TOO HIGH Input voltage higher than 18V. CELL ERROR LOW VOLTAGE Voltage of one cell in the battery pack is too low.
Using The Charge Control Software “Charge Master” The free “Charge Master” software gives you unparalleled ability to operate the charger through the computer. You can monitor pack voltage, cell voltage and other data during the charging, view charge date in real-time graphs. And you can initiate, control charging and update firmware from “Charge Master”. In order to connect the charger to the computer and use the “Charge Master”, you are required to use a USB cable which is not included in this package.
Specification DC Input Voltage : 11-18V AC Input Voltage: 100-240V Display Type: 2x16 LCD Display Backlight: Blue Case Material: Metal Controls: Eight Buttons Case Size: 258x194x82.5mm Weight: 2510g DC Power Supply Output: 6-15V / Max. 10A PC Communications: USB Port for PC Control & Firmware Upgrade External Port: 2-7S Balance Socket-XH, Temperature Probe Socket, Battery Socket, DC Input, Micro USB Port for PC.
Conformity Declaration This appliance can be used by children aged from 14 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
Commonly Used Terms Commonly used terms Final charge voltage: the voltage at which the battery's charge limit (capacity limit) is reached. The charge process switches from a high current to a low maintenance rate (trickle charge) at this point. From this point on further high current charging would cause overheating and eventual terminal damage to the pack. Final discharge voltage: the voltage at which the battery's discharge limit is reached.
Warranty and Service Liability exclusion This charger is designed and approved exclusively for use with the types of battery stated in this Instruction Manual. SkyRC accepts no liability of any kind if the charger is used for any purpose other than that stated. We are unable to ensure that you follow the instructions supplied with the charger, and we have no control over the methods you employ for using, operating and maintaining the device.
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