SkyRC Technology Co., Ltd. 2014 Version 1.
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 01 SPECIAL FEATURES 03 WARNING AND SAFETY NOTES 05 PROGRAM FLOW CHART 08 OPERATION 09 OPERATING PROGRAM 10 CHARGING PROGRAM 13 BATTERY MEMORY SET AND CALL OUT 14 SYSTEM SETTING 16 BATTERY METER 18 BATTERY RESISTANCE METER 19 WARNING AND ERROR MESSAGE 20 USING THE CHARGE CONTROL SOFTWARE “CHARGE MASTER” 21 THE SET CONTAINS 21 SPECIFICATION 22 CONFORMITY DECLARATION 23 COMMONLY USED TERMS 24 WARRANTY AND SERVICE 25
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your choice of SKYRC B6 mini DC Input Professional Balance Charger/Discharger. This unit is simple to use, but the operation of a sophisticated automatic charger such as SKYRC B6 mini 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 Optimized Operating Software IMAX B6 mini 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 Fast and Storage Mode of Lithium Battery Purposes to charge lithium battery varies, 'fast' charge reduce the duration of charging, whereas 'store' state can control the final voltage of your battery, so as to store for a long time and protect useful time of the battery. 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.
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 INC DEC BATT/PROGRAM LiPo BATT INC START BATT/PROGRAM LiFe BATT INC ENTER START ENTER START ENTER START ENTER START ENTER START DEC NiMH CHARGE CURRENT 2.0A DEC LiFe CHARGE 2.0A 6.6V (2S) DEC Lilo CHARGE 2.0A 7.2V (2S) DEC INC LiPo FAST CHARGE 2.0A 7.4V (2S) DEC LiFe FAST CHARGE 2.0A 6.6V (2S) DEC Lilo FAST CHARGE 2.0A 7.2V (2S) DEC NiMH DISCHARGE 0.1A CUT: 1.0V DEC INC LiPo STORAGE 2.0A 7.4V (2S) DEC LiFe STORAGE 2.0A 6.6V (2S) DEC Lilo STORAGE 2.0A 7.
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.
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, 1. Connection 1). Connecting to power source Please connect SKYRC B6 mini with AC Adaptor or AC/DC power supply by supplied DC input cable. Also you could use terminal clips with DC connectors, for attaching directly to 12V car batteries. It is critically important that you use either a fully charged 13.
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 10 different batteries. 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 type, the operation programs are different. Batt Type LiPo Lilon LiFe NiMH NiCd Pb B6 mini Operation Program Description CHARGE This charging mode is for charging LiPo/LiFe/LiIon battery in normal mode.
BATTERY MEMORY SET AND CALL OUT The charger can store up to 10 different charge/discharge profiles 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 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. 10.0-11.0V This program monitors the voltage of input battery.
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 This diagram shows the correct way to connect your battery to check the voltage. BATT/PROGRAM BATT METER 4.15 4.19 4.18V 4.18V Battery Pack Press the START/ENTER to enter the Lithium Battery Meter program. START ENTER 4.20 4.18 4.19 4.18 4.19 V 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. 005 003 003 005 This diagram shows the correct way to connect your battery to check the resistance. BATT/PROGRAM BATT RESISTANCE mΩ mΩ Battery Pack Press the START/ENTER to enter the Lithium Battery Resistance program.
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 Display Type: 2x16 LCD Display Backlight: Blue Case Material: Metal Controls: Four Buttons Case Size: 102x84x29mm Weight: 233g 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 IMAX B6 mini 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.
