SkyRC 6x80+ Blue Version Charger User Manual

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SKYRC TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

www.skyrc.com

All specifications and figures are subject to change without notice.
Printed in China 2013

7504-0341-02

Blue Version

TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................

SPECIAL FEATURES.............................................................................................

WARNING AND SAFETY NOTES.........................................................................

LITHIUM BATTERY CONNECTION DIAGRAM ....................................................

PROGRAM FLOW CHART......................................................................................

OPERATION............................................................................................................

LITHIUM BATTERY PROGRAM..................................(LiPo/LiFe/LiIon) ..................

Charging Lithium Battery at Balance Mode................................................................

Charging of Lithium Battery.......................................................................................

‘FAST' Charging of Lithium Battery............................................................................

'STORAGE' Control of Lithium Battery.......................................................................

Discharging Lithium Battery.......................................................................................

NIMH/NICD BATTERY PROGRAM....................................................... .................

Charging of NiMH/NiCd Battery................................................................................

Charging NiMH/NiCd Battery in The AUTO Charge Mode........................................

Discharging of NiMH/NiCd Battery............................................................................

Charging NiMH/NiCd Battery In Re-Peak Charge Mode..........................................

Charge/Discharge & Discharge/Charge Cycle of NiMH/NiCd Battery.......................

Pb( lead-sulphuric acid) battery program................................................................

Charging of Pb Battery.............................................................................................

Discharging of Pb Battery..........................................................................................

USING THE CHARGE CONTROL SOFTWARE “CHARGE MASTER”..................

BATTERY MEMORY SET......................................................................................

LITHIUM BATTERY METER..................................................................................

MOTOR RPM TESTER..........................................................................................

SERVO TESTER....................................................................................................

SYSTEM SET UP....................................................................................................

VARIOUS INFORMATION DURING THE PROCESS.............................................

WARNING AND ERROR MESSAGE....................................................................

PAIRING CHARGER WITH SMART PHONE........................................................

SPECIFICATION.....................................................................................................

RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES........................................................................

LIABILITY EXCLUSION........................................................................................

CONFORMITY DECLARATION.............................................................................

WARRANTY AND SERVICE.................................................................................

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Congratulations on your choice of the SKYRC 6x80 Plus digital
intelligent charger from SKYRC Technology Co., Ltd.

The unit is simple to use, but the operation of a sophisticated automatic
charger such as SKYRC 6x80 Plus 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. It is
therefore important that you read right through the Operating
Instructions, Warning and Safety Notes before you attempt to use your
new automatic charger for the first time. We hope you have many
years of pleasure and success with your new battery charger.

SKYRC 6x80 Plus is a high-performance, micro processor control
charge/discharge station with battery management suitable for use with
all current battery types. With integral equalizer for six-cell, Lithium­Polymer (LiPo), Lithium-Ferrum (LiFe) and Lithium-Ion (LiIon) batteries.

Maximum 10A charge current; maximum 80W charge power; can be
powered by a 12 Volt car battery or from 100V-240V via the built in
switch-mode power supply.

When a Nickel battery is fully charged, the unit terminates the process
using the Delta-Peak method. Lithium and lead (Pb) batteries are
charged using the CC-CV method.

The fan cooling system is so smart and efficient. The fan speed is
controlled by internal temperature sensor.

It also adds lithium Batt Meter, Motor RPM Tester and Servo Tester
functions. It is convenient for user to get some useful information with
this charger.

Finally, your charger gets its own apps. This charger can be controledl
and operated by smart phones.

It can be dangerous to mis-handle batteries and battery chargers, as
there is always a risk of batteries catching fire and exploding.

Please BE SURE to read these INSTRUCTIONS, WARNING and
SAFETY NOTES before you use the charger for the first time.

6X80 Plus

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INTRODUCTION

SPECIAL FEATURES

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 Screen

Enter/Start
Rotary Dial

Mode/Stop Button

Temp.
Sensor

DC Input

Power Cable

11-18V AC

AC Input

Power Port

100-240V AC

Balance Socket
Port Pitch=2.54 mm

Battery Socket

Servo/ESC Port

Brushless Motor
Sensor Port

USB Port for PC
Control & Firmware
Upgrade

Bluetooth LED
Indicator

Optimized Operating Software

SKYRC 6x80 Plus 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. All the
programs of this product were controlled through two way linkage and
communication, to achieve the maximum safety and minimize the
trouble. All the settings can be configured by users!

Internal Independent Lithium Battery Balancer

SKYRC 6x80 Plus employs an individual-cell-voltage balancer. It isn't
necessary to connect an external balancer for balance charging.

Balancing Individual Cells Battery Discharging

During the process of discharging, SKYRC 6x80 Plus can monitor and
balance each cell of the battery individually. Error message will be
indicated and the process will be ended automatically if the voltage of
any single one cell is abnormal.

Adaptable to Various Type of Lithium Battery

SKYRC 6x80 Plus is adaptable to various types of lithium batteries,
such as LiPo, LiIon and the new LiFe series of batteries.

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.

Cyclic Charging/Discharging

1 to 5 cyclic and continuous process of charge>discharge or discharge
> charge is operable for battery refreshing and balancing to stimulate
the battery's activity.

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SPECIAL FEATURES

SPECIAL FEATURES

Data Store/Load

The charger can store up to 10 different charge/discharge profiles for
your convenience. 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.

Lipo Battery Meter

The user can check battery's total voltage, the highest voltage, the
lowest voltage and each cell's voltage.

Motor RPM Tester

Users connect the sensor motor and charger with sensor wire, set the
pulse width and test the RPM of the motor.

Servo Tester

Connect the servo and the charger with wire, change the pulse width
value and check whether the servo works or not.

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, and for checking how well
the battery receives fast charges.

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.

Automatic Charging Current Limit

You can set up the upper limit of the charging current when charging
your NiMH or NiCd 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.

Temperature Threshold*

The battery's internal chemical reaction will cause the temperature of
the battery to rise. If the temperature limit is reached, the process will
be terminated.

This function is available by connecting optional temperature probe, which is

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not included in the package.

Processing Time Limit:

You can also limit the maximum process time to avoid any possible
defect.

PC 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”.

APPS for Smart Phone (both iOS and Android)

Finally, your charger gets its own apps. This charger can be controlled
and operated by smart phones.

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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. Never drop it.

The allowable DC input voltage is 11-18V DC.
The allowable AC input voltage is 100-240V AC.

This charger and the battery should be put on a heat-resistant,
non-flammable and non-conductive surface. Never place them on
a car seat, carpet or similar surface. Keep all flammable volatile
materials away from the operating area.

Make sure you know the specifications of the battery to be
charged or discharged to ensure it meets the requirements of this
charger. If the program is set up incorrectly, the battery and
charger may be damaged. Fire or explosion can occur due to
overcharging. This warranty is not valid for any damage or
subsequent damage arising as a result of a misuse or failure to
observe the procedures outlined in this manual.

To avoid short circuiting between the charge lead, always connect
the charge cable to the charger first, then connect the battery.
Reverse the sequence when disconnecting.

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 (pose an explosion hazard)

A faulty or damaged battery
A battery fitted with an integral charge circuit or a protection circuit

Batteries installed in a device or which are electrically linked to
other components
Batteries that are not expressly stated by the manufacturer to
be suitable for the currents the charger delivers during the
charge process

Please bear in mind the following points before commencing
charging:

Did you select the appropriate program suitable for the type of
battery you are charging?
Did you set up adequate current for charging or discharging?
Have you checked the battery voltage? Lithium battery packs
can be wired in parallel and in series, i.e. a 2-cell pack can be

3.7V (in parallel) or 7.4V (in series).
Have you checked that all connections are firm and secure?
Make sure there are no intermittent contacts at any point in the
circuit.

Standar d Ba tt er y Param et er s

Nom ina l
Volt age

Max C har ge
Volt age

Sto rag e
Volt age

Allo wabl e
Fast C harge

Min. Discharge
Voltage

Be very careful to choose the correct voltage for different types of battery otherwise you
may cause damage to the batteries. Incorrect settings could cause the cells to fire or
explode.

LiP o

3.7 V/cel l

4.2 V/cel l

3.8 V/cel l

≦1C

3.0-3.3V/cell

LiI on

3.6 V/cel l

4.1 V/cel l

3.7 V/cel l

≦1C

2.9-3.2V/cell 2.6-2.9V/cell 0.1-1.1V/cell 0.1-1.1V/cell

LiF e

3.3 V/cel l

3.6 V/cel l

3.3 V/cel l

≦4C

NiC d

1.2 V/cel l

1.5 V/cel l

n/a

1C- 2C

MiM H

1.2 V/cel l

1.5 V/cel l

n/a

1C- 2C

Pb

2.0 V/cel l

2.4 6V/ce ll

n/a

≦0.4 C

1.8V/cell

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WARNING AND SAFETY NOTES WARNING AND SAFETY NOTES

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.
Only batteries that are expressly stated to be capable of quick­charge are allowed to be charged at rates higher than the standard
charge current.

Connect the battery to the terminal of the charger: red is positive
and black is negative. Due to the difference between resistance of
cable and connector, the charger can not detect resistance of the
battery pack, the essential requirement for the charger to work
properly is that the charge lead should be of adequate conductor
cross-section, and high quality connectors which are normally gold­plated should be fitted to both ends.

Always refer to the manual by the battery manufacturer pertaining
to charging methods. Operate according to their recommended
charging current and charging time. lithium batteries, in particular,
should be charged strictly according to the manufacturer ’s
instruction.

Close attention should be paid to the connection of lithium
batteries.

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 the battery's capacity by
the number of cells, bearing in mind that total voltage stays the
same. If the voltage is imbalanced, it may cause a fire or explosion.
Lithium batteries are recommended to charge in series.

Discharging

The main purpose of discharging is to clean the residual capacity
of the battery, or to reduce the battery' voltage to a defined level.
The same attention should be paid to the discharging process as
the charging process. The final discharge voltage should be set up
correctly to avoid deep discharging. Lithium batteries cannot be
discharged to lower than the minimum voltage, or it will cause a
rapid loss of capacity or a total failure. Generally, lithium batteries
don't need to be discharged. Please pay attention to the minimum
voltage of lithium batteries to protect them.

Some rechargeable batteries have a memory effect. If they are
par tly used and recharged before the whole charge is
accomplished, they remember this and will only use that part of
their capacity next time. This is a 'memory effect' It is said that
NiMH and NiCd batteries are suffering from memory effect. NiCd
has more ‘memory effect’ than NiMH.

Lithium batteries are recommended to be discharged partially
rather than fully. Frequent full discharging should be avoided if
possible. Instead, charge the battery more often or use a battery of
larger capacity. Full capacity cannot be reached until it has been
subjected to 10 or more charge cycles. The cyclic process of
charge and discharge will optimize the capacity of battery pack.

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LITHIUM BATTERY CONNECTION DIAGRAM

LITHIUM BATTERY CONNECTION DIAGRAM

SKYRC 6x80 Plus comes with the built in switching power supply.

You can connect the AC power cord directly to the main AC socket.
(100-240V AC). For attaching directly to 12V car batteries. It is

critically important that you use a fully charged 13.8V car battery.

DC INPUT: The maximum charge circuit power is 80W.

NOTE:

AC INPUT: The maximum charge circuit power is 50W.

Using terminal
clip attaching
to car battery

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.

Balance socket:

The balance wire attached to the battery must be connected to the

charger with the black wire aligned with the negative marking. Take

care to maintain correct polarity! (See the wiring diagram below.)

This diagram shows the correct way to connect your battery to the

SKYRC 6x80 Plus while charging in the balance charge program mode

only.

WARNING:

Failure to connect as shown in this diagram will damage this charger.

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