AC/DC Dual Balance Charger/Discharger SkyRC Technology Co., Ltd. 2014 Version 1.
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 01 SPECIAL FEATURES 03 WARNING AND SAFETY NOTES 06 PROGRAM FLOW CHART 09 OPERATION 10 OPERATING PROGRAM 11 CHARGING PROGRAM 15 BATTERY MEMORY SET AND CALL OUT 16 SYSTEM SETTING 18 BATTERY METER 20 BATTERY RESISTANCE METER 21 WARNING AND ERROR MESSAGE 22 USING THE CHARGE CONTROL SOFTWARE “CHARGE MASTER” 23 SPECIFICATION 24 CONFORMITY DECLARATION 25 COMMONLY USED TERMS 26 WARRANTY AND SERVICE 27
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your choice of SKYRC D100 AC/DC Dual Balance Charger/Discharger. This unit is simple to use, but the operation of a sophisticated automatic charger such as SKYRC D100 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. Or please do use this product in company with a specialist! LCD Display Output Socket 4mm Banana Plug Cooling Fan Balance Lead Socket Temp. Sensor Port Micro USB Port for PC Link / WiFi Module Connection Balance Lead Socket Temp.
SPECIAL FEATURES Twin-channel Charger SKYRC D100 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. Dual Input and Power Distribution The input of SKYRC D100 is AC 100-240V and DC 11-18V.
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 A and Channel B) are identical. INC DEC START LiPo BALANCE CHG INC LiPo CHARGE BATT/PROGRAM 7.4V (2S) LiPo BATT ENTER 2.0A 7.4V (2S) DEC 2.0A INC 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 INC Lilo CHARGE INC INC DEC 2.0A DEC 2.0A 7.2V (2S) DEC INC LiPo DISCHARGE LiPo STORAGE 2.0A 7.4V (2S) DEC 2.
OPERATION CH A/CH B It is used to switch from Channel A to B or Channel B to A. 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.
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 A and Channel B is identical. 1. Connection 1). Connecting to power source There are two kinds of inputs for SKYRC D100, DC 11-18V and AC 100-240V. A. Operating in AC mode SKYRC D100 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).
OPERATING PROGRAM 2. Getting started Locate the flowcharts show the entire programming menu. It is highly recommended to have these flowcharts handy while learning to operate this charger. There are two main ways in which to set the charger. (1) A memory profile is available for setting and storing pertinent information for up to 20 different batteries, each channel can store 10 sets. Once a battery's information is stored into a memory it will be retained until changed again manually.
OPERATING PROGRAM R:3SER S:3SER CONFIRM(ENTER) START/ENTER LP4s 1.5A 12.14V BAL 000:50 00022 R shows the number of cells detected by the charger and S is the number of cells set by you at the previous screen. If both numbers are identical, press START/ENTER to start charging process. 7. Charging Status Monitor During charge process, real-time status will be showed as left screen.
OPERATING PROGRAM 8. Program Stop During the charging process, press STOP to stop the charging process. 9. Program Complete When the charging process finishes, an audible sound will be heard. Charging Program Depends on different battery types, the operation programs are different. Batt Type LiPo Lilon LiFe LiHV NiMH NiCd Pb D100 Operation Program Description CHARGE This charging mode is for charging LiPo/LiFe/LiIon/LiHV battery in normal mode.
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 ] LiPo 7.4V (2S) 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. 4.19 4.15 4.19 B 4.15 A 4.18V 4.18V 4.18V 4.18V This diagram shows the correct way to connect your battery to check the voltage. Battery Pack Battery Pack BATT/PROGRAM BATT METER 4.15 4.19 4.15 4.19 Press the START/ENTER to enter the Lithium Battery Meter program.
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. A B mΩ mΩ mΩ mΩ 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 AC Input Voltage: 100-240V DC Input Voltage : 11-18V Display Type: 128x64 LCD Display Backlight: Blue Case Material: Plastic Controls: Five Buttons Case Size: 163x153x72mm Weight: 975g PC Communications: USB Port for PC Control & Firmware Upgrade External Port: 2-6S Balance Socket-XH, Temperature Probe Socket, Battery Socket, DC Input, Micro USB Port for PC.
CONFORMITY DECLARATION D100 satisfy all relevant and mandatory CE directives and FCC Part 15 Subpart B: 2010.
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.
Manufactured by SKYRC TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. www.skyrc.com All specifications and figures are subject to change without notice. Printed in China 2014.
