F6 4-Channel DC Smart Charger Operating Instructions
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Contents Product Overview 01 1、Specifications 01 2、Introduction 02 3、Warnings and Safety Notes 03 4、Recommended Way of Connection 03 5、Balance port connection and Notes 04 6、Mutli-Function port 05 7、Standard battery types and task parameters 06 Operation and setup 07 1、How to confirm the Charging Current 07 2、Operative Skills 07 3、Display of the working status 08 4、Charger Settings 18 5、Charger Settings >Task Parameters 19 6、Charger Settings >System Parameters 20 7、Charger Sett
F6 4-Channel DC Smart Charger Product Overview Multiple Outputs , High Performance A 4-Channel DC charging system that can handle tasks under any circumstance. A powerful function of combined charging F6 can concentrate the output power of two channels on one battery, making the combined charging power up to 500W and combined charging current up to 22A . IPS sunlight screen High contrast, full color, full viewing angle, even under sunlight ,images are clearly displayed.
Product Overview Specifications Input Voltage Charge Current DC 10.5~30V Balance Current 1000mA x 4 0.1~15A x 4 Discharge Current 0.1~3A x 4 Charge Power 250W x 4 @ Input Voltage > 23V Combined charge power Regenerative Discharge current 0.1~15A x 4 Storage Temperature -20~60°C Internal Discharge: 12W x 4 Operating Temperature 0~40°C USB output 5V / 2.1A Type-C Output Max.
Product Overview An introduction 1 4 5 2 5 3 4 6 1.Speed shuttle key 6. Ventilation air out 11. Type-C output 2. Screen 7. Support 3. Channel switch key 8. DC Input port 4. Balance port 9. Balance port 5. Battery port 10. Battery port 12. USB-A Output 13. Update port for 1 and 2 channels 14. Multi-function port 15.
Product Overview Warnings and Safety Notes 1. Do not use the charger in an unattended manner, in case of any functional abnormality,please stop using it and refer to the manual. 2. Keep the charger away from dust, humidity, rain and high temperature, as well as direct expo sure to sunlight and intense vibration. 3. Input voltage of the charger is 10.5-30V DC. When connecting to the power supply, make sure that the input voltage match the operating voltage range of the charger. 4.
Product Overview 6S 5S 4S 3S 2S 1S Balance Port Connection and Notes 1. The detection balance port of this product is suitable for lithium battery packs; 2. When the battery is connected, it is aligned with the " - " sign .
Product Overview Multi-Function Port 1. Connect to the RC airplane control servo 2.
Product Overview Standard Battery Types and Task Parameters Battery Type NiCd NiMH LiFe Lilon LiPo LiHV NiZn Lixx Smart Ba�ery Pb Eneloop 1.20V 3.20V 3.6V 3.70V 3.80V 1.50V 3.7V 3.70V 2.00V 1.20V 1.50V 3.65V 4.10V 4.20V 4.35V 1.93V 4.20V 4.20V 2.46V 1.50V Storage Voltage No support 3.30V 3.70V 3.80V 3.85V 1.60V 3.80V 3.80V No Support No Support Discharge Voltage 0.90V 2.90V 3.20V 3.30V 3.40V 1.20V 3.30V 3.30V 1.90V 0.
Operation and Setup How to conform the charging current It is important to know the maximum charging current of the battery before charging as excessive current could influence the life span of battery ,even cause damages. In addition, excessive current can cause heating even explosion of the battery during the charging process. The charging and discharge capacity of battery is usually marked with C value.
Operation and Setup Working parameters Display Task status Task status Current channel CH1 Electric current of current task Output voltage /power Current channel Electric current of current task Output voltage /power CH2 Standby LiPo-�sCHG CH4 23.44 V 2.0 A 29.1V 24.4V/45W Standby Battery parameters Electric current of current task Output voltage /power Battery LiPo-�sCHG parameters CH3 23.44 V 3.8 A 29.1V 23.
Operation and Setup Working parameters Display Device Name Current channel Name CH1 Task status Standby Output Current Capacity charged 1 Current channel Operation Time 00:00:00 4 CH2 0.0A 0W 0 mAh 22.84 V 3.991V 3.989V 2 5 3.991V 3.989V Standby 3 6 3.991V 3.989V Output Power Total Battery Voltage Cell Voltage 00:00:00 Operation time Standby Standby State : Simple Operation 1.Connect power supply to the charger, wait for the system to complete its self-checking.
Operation and Setup Working parameters Display Current channel Battery parameters and Percentage of completion LiPo-6S(4.20V) 43% CH1 Task Status Charging Output Current Capacity charged 1 Current channel Operation Time 00:00:01 4 CH2 0.0A 0W 0 mAh 22.83 V 3.802V 3.807V 2 5 3.808V 3.801V Standby 3 6 3.801V 3.814V Output Power Total Battery Voltage Cell Voltage 00:00:00 Operation Time Charging Charging Status : Simple Operation 1.
Operation and Setup Working parameters Display Current channel Battery parameters and Percentage of completion LiPo-6S(4.20V) 100% CH1 Task Status Fast Charging Completed Status Output Current Capacity charged 0.0A 0W 708 mAh 25.22V 1 Current channel Operation Time 00:09:00 4 CH2 4.200V 4.198V 2 5 4.196V 4.205V Standby 3 6 4.201V 4.
Operation and Setup Working parameters Display Current channel Battery parameters and Percentage of completion LiPo-6S(3.60V) 36% CH1 Task Status Discharging Output Current Capacity charged 1 Current channel Operation Time 00:00:40 4 CH2 -0.3A -13 W -5 mAh 22.85V 3.787V 3.789V 2 5 3.792V 3.787V Standby 3 6 3.788V 3.703V Output Power Total Battery Voltage Cell Voltage 00:00:00 Operation Time Discharging Discharging Status : Simple Operation 1.
Operation and Setup Working parameters Display Current channel Battery parameters and Percentage of completion Pb-12S(1.90V) CH1 Task Status External Discharging Output Current Capacity charged Current channel Operation Time 00:00:45 -9.1A - 245 W -111 mAh 26.79V 26.79V CH2 36 C 0pcs 2.99mWh Standby Output Power Total Battery Voltage Cell Voltage 00:00:00 Operation Time External Discharging External Discharging status : Simple Operation 1.
Operation and Setup Working parameters Display Current channel Task Status Battery parameters and Percentage of completion Operation Time 00:00:19 Storage Charging Output Current Capacity charged 1 Current channel LiPo-6S(3.80V) CH1 4 CH2 0.0A 0W 0 mAh 22.70V 3.806V 3.806V 2 5 3.806V 3.810V 3 6 3.806V 3.811V Standby Output Power Total Battery Voltage Cell Voltage 00:00:00 Operation Time Storage Charging Storage Charging Status : Simple Operation 1.
Operation and Setup Working parameters Display Current channel Battery parameters and Percentage of completion LiPo-6S(3.80V) 40% CH1 Task Status Balancing Output Current Capacity charged 1 Current channel Operation Time 00:00:22 4 CH2 0.0A -6 W 1 mAh 22.70V 3.801V 3.799V 2 5 3.799V 3.798V Standby 3 6 3.797V 3.703V Output Power Total Battery Voltage Cell Voltage 00:00:00 Operation Time Balancing Balancing Status : Simple Operation 1.
Operation and Setup Working parameters Display Current channel Battery parameters and Percentage of completion LiPo-6S(3.60V) 56% CH1 Task Status Regenerative Discharge Output Current Capacity charged 1 Current channel Operation Time 00:00:06 4 CH2 -3.1A -71 W -3 mAh 23.46V 3.898V 3.897V 2 5 3.900V 3.905V Standby 3 6 3.903V 3.893V Output Power Total Battery Voltage Cell Voltage 00:00:00 Operation Time Regenerative Discharge Regenerative Discharge status : Simple Operation 1.
Operation and Setup Working parameters Display Current channel Battery parameters and Percentage of completion LiPo-6S(4.20V) 55% 00:00:52 CH1 Task Status Combined Charging Output Current Capacity charged 21.2A 500 W 172 mAh 23.33V 1 Current channel Operation Time 4 CH2 3.886V 3.902V 2 5 3.885V 3.884V 3 6 3.891V 3.884V Standby Output Power Total Battery Voltage Cell Voltage 00:00:00 Operation Time Combined Charging Combined Charging status: Simple Operation 1.
Operation and Setup Charger Settings Charger Settings Task Parameters System Parameters Tools CH1 Calibrations CH2 Calibrations CH3 Calibrations CH4 Calibrations System Self-Checking Factory Settings System Info Back In the alternate interface, long press the speed shuttle key to bring up the "charger settings" menu, the menu items are as follows： Tools Adjust Safety Timer, Max Capacity, End Current and other parameters Adjust Language, Regenerative Discharge,Input Power, Volume and other parameters Used
Operation and Setup Charger Settings > Task Parameters < Task Parameters Safety Timer 2400minutes Max. Capacity 999999mAh 10% End Current Trickle Charge On Back In the standby interface, Long press the speed shuttle key to pop up the “Charger Settings”Menu , then choose "Task parameters” ; the menu items are as follows: Safety Timer Max.Capacity End Current Allow maximum running time; running beyond this setting, automatic protection will stop the task.
Operation and Setup Charger Settings > System Parameters < System Settings English Language Regenerative Discharge ... Max. Input Power 1200W Min.Input Voltage 10.5V LCD Backlight High Volume High Completion Signal Repeat Name Device Name Back In the standby interface, long press the speed shuttle key to pop up the “Charger Settings" menu, then choose “System parameters" ; menu items are as follows: Language System language setting Regenerative Discharge Set current, voltage and power Max.
Operation and Setup Charger Settings > Tools < Tools PWM Measurement Servo Manual Test Servo Automatic Test PPM Out Back In the standby interface, long press the speed shuttle key to pop up the "Charger Settings" menu,then choose the item “Tools” ; menu items are as follows: PWM Measurement Servo Manual Test Servo Automatic Test PPM Out Test parameters : PWM signal frequency ,duty cycle and pulse width Regulate the parameters of the output signal, cycle and pulse widthof the RF airplane control servo Autom
Operation and Setup Task Settings Task Settings Charging Select Task Battery Type LiPo Cell Voltage 4.20V 6S(22.2V) Cell Count Current Settings 1.0A Start Task Back Connect power supply to the charger, wait for the system to complete its Self-checking. In standby interface , connect the battery to the charger , then after selecting the corresponding channel , short press the speed shuttle key to pop up the "Task Setting" menu .
Operation and Setup Task Settings and Notes The F6 smart charger operates in a series charging mode. When connecting to the battery, the battery output cable must be connected. For lithium batteries, it is strongly recommended to connect the balance ports for balanced charging so as to ensure that the charger can accurately monitor the voltage of each cell and balance the cells having poor consistency.
Operation and Setup Task Settings and Notes External Discharge Functions The external discharge function uses an external high-power load resistor to quickly discharge the battery in an accurate way. When using it, the battery to be discharged needs to be connected to the input port, and the output is connected to the resister load. It is recommended that the resistance of the load be between 1.5 and 2.5 ohms. Other resistance values can also be used normally, but may not be able to operate at full power.
Operation and Setup Task Settings and Notes Regenerative Discharge Function o 6S LiP LiP o6 S The F6 smart charger has a regenerative discharge power up to a capacity of 250W x 4 ,which can take the battery power of the output ends back to input end's battery in the balance way .
Operation and Setup Task Settings and Notes Combined charging Function When the combined charging is in progress, the screen is marked in orange. After the combined charging is completed, the screen will change to green or blue. When the combined charging is completed and the battery cell voltage difference is less than 20mV, the screen will change to green . If in urgent usage , the charging can be stopped at that moment.
Product Qualification Declaration F6 Smart Charger confirms to the relevant commands in Chapter 15B :2017 of the FCC Testing Standards Result EN 60950-1:2006+A11:2009+A1:2010+A12:2011+A2:2013 yes EN 62311:2008 yes ETSI EN 301 489-1 V2.2.0(2017-03) ETSI EN 301 489-3 V2.1.1(2017-03) ETSI EN 303 417 V1.1.
Troubleshooting Error handling during “System self—checking “ : when the charger is performing the System self—checking and if the output port is connected to the battery, it will cause a self-checking error ; at that time, the battery should be removed and wait for 5 seconds before retest. Do not insert or detach battery from the DC port during the System self-checking. Wait for the self—checking to complete before performing any other operations.
Safety Tips Do not charge/store the following types of batteries: Batteries of different manufacturers, different models, different types or different capacity Non-rechargeable battery (may cause an explosion) Battery of unrecognized type or unknown parameters Battery with special requirements for charging technology Battery that is damaged or defective Battery with built-in combined circuit or protection circuit Battery installed in another device or connected to other components Rechargeable battery suita
Safety Notes Before using the charger for the first time, please read the details in the "Safety Notes“. Make sure you use this charger safely and correctly.
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