SkyRC Technology Co., Ltd. 2014
Version 1.0
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
SPECIAL FEATURES
WARNING AND SAFETY NOTES
PROGRAM FLOW CHART
OPERATION
OPERATING PROGRAM
CHARGING PROGRAM
BATTERY MEMORY SET AND CALL OUT
SYSTEM SETTING
BATTERY METER
BATTERY RESISTANCE METER
WARNING AND ERROR MESSAGE
USING THE CHARGE CONTROL SOFTWARE “CHARGE MASTER”
THE SET CONTAINS
SPECIFICATION
CONFORMITY DECLARATION
COMMONLY USED TERMS
WARRANTY AND SERVICE
01
03
05
08
09
10
13
14
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18
19
20
21
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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. It is therefore important that you read right through the
Operating Instructions, Warning and Safety Notes before you attempt to
use your new charger for the first time. We hope you have many years of
pleasure and success with your new battery charger.
SKYRC B6 mini is the upgraded version for well-known IMAX B6.
Compared with B6, it is more accurate and stable and also has some new
features and functions. Users could set the terminal voltage by
themselves and connect it to PC for PC control and firmware upgrade.
What's more, users could also use it as Lithium Battery Meter and Battery
Internal Resistance Meter. There are Automatic Charging Current Limit,
Capacity Limit, Temperature Threshold and Processing Time Limit which
makes the charger safer than B6.
SKYRC B6 mini 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 Lithium- Polymer
(LiPo), Lithium iron phosphate(LiFe) and Lithium-Ion (LiIon) batteries;
maximum 6A charge current and maximum 60W charge power. It can be
powered by 11-18V DC source.
Please BE SURE to read these INSTRUCTIONS, WARNING and
SAFETY NOTES before you use the charger for the first time.
It can be dangerous to mis-handle batteries and battery chargers, as there
is always a risk of batteries catching fire and exploding.
B6 mini
01 ·
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
PC Link
Balance Lead
Socket JST-XH
Ports
DC Input
Power Port
DC 11-18V
Temperature
Sensor Port
· 02
Output Charge
Lead 4mm
Banana Plug
Resume or Start
Charge Processes
Confirm Any Action
Alter Values
See the Status of Individual
Cells in Balance Charge Mode
Scroll Through the Main Menu
Stop Any Charge Processes
B6 mini
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.
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!
Battery Memory (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. (for expert user only)
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”.
Smart Phone Control via WiFi Module (both iOS and Android)
Finally, your charger gets its own apps. This charger can be controlled and operated
by smart phones via WiFi module(option part SK-600075).
Internal Independent Lithium Battery Balancer
IMAX B6 mini 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, 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
IMAX B6 mini is adaptable to various types of lithium batteries, such as LiPo, LiIon
and the new LiFe series of batteries.
IMAX B6 mini
B6 mini
03 ·
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.
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.
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.
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.
LiPo Battery Meter
The user can check battery's total voltage, the highest voltage, the lowest voltage
and each cell's voltage.
Battery Internal Resistance Meter
The user can check battery's total internal resistance and each cell's internal
resistance.
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 not included in the package.
*
Processing Time Limit:
You can also limit the maximum process time to avoid any possible defect.
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B6 mini
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
This charger and the battery should be put on a heat-resistant, noninflammable
and nonconductive surface. Never place them on a car seat, carpet or similar.
Keep all the inflammable volatile materials away from 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 .It can cause fire or
explosion due to overcharging.
Standard Battery Parameters
LiIon
3.6V/cell
4.1V/cell
3.7V/cell
≦1C
Nominal
Voltage
Max Charge
Voltage
Storage
Voltage
Allowable
Fast Charge
Min. Discharge
Voltage
LiPo
3.7V/cell
4.2V/cell
3.8V/cell
≦1C
3.0-3.3V/cell 2.9-3.2V/cell
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.
LiFe
3.3V/cell
3.6V/cell
3.3V/cell
≦4C
2.6-2.9V/cell 0.1-1.1V/cell 0.1-1.1V/cell
NiCd
1.2V/cell
1.5V/cell
n/a
1C-2C
MiMH
1.2V/cell
1.5V/cell
n/a
1C-2C
Pb
2.0V/cell
2.46V/cell
n/a
≦0.4C
1.8V/cell
B6 mini
05 ·
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.
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.
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 battery manufacturer about charging methods,
recommended charging current and charging time. Especially, the lithium battery
should be charged according the charging instruction provided by the
manufacturer strictly.
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B6 mini
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 .Lithium battery is
recommended to charge in series.
Discharging
The main purpose of discharging is to clean 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 charging. The final discharge voltage should be set
up correctly to avoid deep-discharging. Lithium battery can not be discharged to
lower than the minimum voltage, or it will cause a rapid loss of capacity or a total
failure. Generally, lithium battery doesn't need to be discharged. Please pay
attention to the minimum voltage of lithium battery to protect the battery.
Some rechargeable batteries have a memory effect. If they are partly 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 NiCd and NiMH batteries are suffering from memory effect. NiCd has more
memory effect than NiMH.
B6 mini
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PROGRAM FLOW CHART
DECINC
BATT/PROGRAM
LiPo BATT
DECINC
BATT/PROGRAM
LiFe BATT
DECINC
BATT/PROGRAM
LiIo BATT
DECINC
BATT/PROGRAM
NiMH BATT
DECINC
BATT/PROGRAM
NiCd BATT
DECINC
BATT/PROGRAM
Pb BATT
DECINC
BATT/PROGRAM
BATT METER
DECINC
BATT/PROGRAM
BATT RESISTANCE
DECINC
BATT/PROGRAM
SYSTEM SETTING->
DECINC
Stop
Batt Type
BATT/PROGRAM
BATT MEMORY
ENTER
START
ENTER
START
START
LiPo BALANCE CHG
2.0A 7.4V (2S)
ENTER
START
LiFe BALANCE CHG
2.0A 6.6V (2S)
ENTER
START
Lilo BALANCE CHG
2.0A 7.2V (2S)
ENTER
START
NiMH CHARGE
CURRENT 2.0A
ENTER
START
NiCd CHARGE
CURRENT 2.0A
ENTER
START
Pb CHARGE
2.0A 2.0V (1P)
ENTER
START
MAIN 0.00V
ENTER
4.20 4.19 4.19 V
0.00 0.00 0.00 V
START
005 003 003 mΩ
005 mΩ
ENTER
START
Safety Timer
ON 120Min
ENTER
Version
HW:1.00 FW: 1.10
Serial Number:
000000
START
[ BATT MEMORY 1 ]
ENTER SET->
ENTER
ENTER CHARGER
LOAD……
[ BATT MEMORY 2 ]
ENTER SET->
[ BATT MEMORY 2 ]
C:1.0A D:1.0A
ENTER CHARGER
LOAD……
[ BATT MEMORY 3 ]
ENTER SET->
Pb CHARGE
3.3A 4.0V(2P)
Pb DISCHARGE
1.5A 4.0V(2P)
INC
LiPo CHARGE
2.0A 7.4V (2S)
DEC
INC
LiFe CHARGE
2.0A 6.6V (2S)
DEC
INC
Lilo CHARGE
2.0A 7.2V (2S)
DEC
INC
NiMH Auto CHARGE
CURRENT 2.0A
DEC
INC
NiCd Auto CHARGE
CURRENT 2.0A
DEC
INC
Pb DISCHARGE
0.1A 2.0V (1P)
DEC
(Connect the main battery socket)
INC
MAIN 0.00V
H0.000V L0.000V
DEC
INC
TATAL: 16mΩ
H: 5mΩ L: 3mΩ
DEC
INC
Capacity Cut-Off
ON 5000mAH
DEC
INC
Load Factory Set
Enter
DEC
START
BATT TYPE
LiPo
ENTER
STARG/ENTER>3 Seconds
[ BATT MEMORY 1 ]
C:4.9A D:2.2A
INC
LiPo BALANCE CHG
4.9A 7.4V(2S)
DEC
START
BATT TYPE
MiMH
ENTER
[ BATT MEMORY 2 ]
NiMH 2.4V (2S )
INC
NiMH CHARGE
CURRENT 1.0A
DEC
START
BATT TYPE
Pb
ENTER
INC
ENTER CHARGER
LOAD……
DEC
STARG/ENTER>3 Seconds
INC
LiPo FAST CHARGE
2.0A 7.4V (2S)
DEC
INC
LiFe FAST CHARGE
2.0A 6.6V (2S)
DEC
INC
Lilo FAST CHARGE
2.0A 7.2V (2S)
DEC
INC
NiMH DISCHARGE
0.1A CUT: 1.0V
DEC
INC
NiCd DISCHARGE
0.1A CUT: 1.0V
DEC
INC
LiPo STORAGE
2.0A 7.4V (2S)
DEC
INC
LiFe STORAGE
2.0A 6.6V (2S)
DEC
INC
Lilo STORAGE
2.0A 7.2V (2S)
DEC
INC
NiMH RE-PEAK
1
DEC
INC
NiCd RE-PEAK
1
DEC
(Connect battery via balance board)
INC
Temp Cut-Off
ON 50°C 122°F
DEC
INC
DEC
INC
BATT VOLTS
7.4V ( 2S )
DEC
[ BATT MEMORY 1 ]
LiPo 7.4V (2S )
INC
LiPo CHARGE
4.9A 7.4V(2S)
DEC
INC
BATT VOLTS
2.4V (2S)
DEC
SAVE PROGRAM
SAVE….
INC
NiMH Auto CHARGE
CURRENT 1.2A
DEC
INC
BATT VOLTS
4.0V (2P)
DEC
[ BATT MEMORY 3 ]
C:3.3A D:1.5A
Max Power Set
60W
INC
Temperature Unit
Celsius
DEC
INC
Input. Power Low
Cut-Off 11.0V
DEC
INC
CHARGE CURRENT
4.9A
DEC
SAVE PROGRAM
SAVE….
INC
LiPo FAST CHARGE
4.9A 7.4V(2S)
DEC
INC
CHARGE CURRENT
3.3A
DEC
START
SAVE PROGRAM
ENTER
INC
NiMH DISCHARGE
1.0A CUT: 2.0V
DEC
INC
CHARGE CURRENT
3.3A
DEC
[ BATT MEMORY 3 ]
Pb 4.0V (2S )
ENTER
INC
LiPo DISCHARGE
2.0A 7.4V (2S)
DEC
INC
LiFe DISCHARGE
2.0A 6.6V (2S)
DEC
INC
Lilo DISCHARGE
2.0A 7.2V (2S)
DEC
INC
NiMH CYCLE
CHG>DCHG 1
DEC
INC
NiCd CYCLE
CHG>DCHG 1
DEC
INC
Rest Time
CHG>DCHG 10Min
DEC
INC
Key Beep ON
Buzzer ON
DEC
INC
DSCH CURRENT
2.2A
DEC
START
SAVE PROGRAM
ENTER
ENTER
INC
LiPo STORAGE
4.9A 7.4V(2S)
DEC
INC
TRICKLE
100mA
DEC
INC
DSCH VOLTAGE
1.1V/CELL
DEC
INC
NiMH RE-PEAK
2
DEC
INC
DSCH CURRENT
1.5A
DEC
SAVE PROGRAM
SAVE….
INC
NiMH Sensitivity
D.Peak Default
DEC
INC
NiCd Sensitivity
D.Peak Default
DEC
INC
DSCH VOLTAGE
3.0V/CELL
DEC
INC
TVC=YOUR RISK
4.20V
DEC
INC
LiPo DISCHARGE
2.2A 7.4V(2S)
DEC
INC
PEAK DELAY
1Min
DEC
INC
DSCH CURRENT
2.2A
DEC
INC
NiMH CYCLE
DCHG>CHG 1
DEC
INC
DSCH VOLTAGE
1.7V/CELL
DEC
START
SAVE PROGRAM
ENTER
DECINC
DECINC
DECINC
DECINC
ENTER
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B6 mini
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. The value will be stored by re-pressing the START/ENTER button. If
there is another parameter can be altered in the same screen, when you confirm the
first parameter value, the next parameter value will start to blink which means it is
ready to alert.
When you are willing to start the progress, press and hold the START/ENTER button
for 3 seconds. When you are willing to stop the progress or go back to previous
step/screen, press the BATT PROG/STOP button once.
When you power on the charger, it will enter LiPo Battery balance program directly.
You could change the mode (balance mode, normal charge mode, fast charge mode,
store mode or discharge mode), enter the desired charging/discharging mode, set
the referred parameter and start the progress.
If you have no request for LiPo Battery program, please press the BATT
PROG/STOP button to enter BATT PROGRAM screen.
B6 mini
09 ·
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
Connecting to power source
1).
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 13.8V car battery or a
high quality AC Adaptor or AC/DC power supply in the range of 11-18V DC
output with minimum current rating of 6A to insure reliable performance.
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).
Balance Socket
It is for lithium battery in all mode.
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 B6
mini while charging in the balance charge program mode.
WARNING:
Failure to connect as shown in this
diagram will damage this charger.
To avoid short circuit between the
charge lead always connect the
charge cable to the charger first, then
connect the battery. Reverse the
sequence when disconnecting.
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B6 mini
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.
A memory profile is available for setting and storing pertinent information for up
(1)
to 10 different batteries. Once a battery's information is stored into a memory it
will be retained until changed again manually. Recalling a battery's memory
number makes the charger instantly ready to go!
(2)
If you do not wish to use the battery memories, this charger can be manually
set before each use.
For following step, all are basing on manually set
BA T T/ PR OG RA M
Li Po B A TT
STAR T/E NTER
Li P o BA LA NC E CH G
2. 0 A 11 .1 V (3 S)
STAR T/E NTER
Li P o BA LA NC E CH G
2. 0 A 11 .1 V (3 S)
STAR T/E NTER
Li P o BA LA NC E CH G
2. 0 A 11 .1 V (3 S)
STAR T/E NTER
Li P o BA LA NC E CH G
2. 0 A 11 .1 V (3 S)
STAR T/E NTER
> 3 Sec onds
BA T TE RY C HE CK
WA I T. ..
3. BATT/PROGRAM Select
Press INC and DEC to go through all the programs and
press START/ENTER to enter LiPo BATT Program.
4. Mode Select
Press INC and DEC to go through all the modes and press
START/ENTER to enter LiPo Balance Charge Mode.
5. Battery Setting
Press START/ENTER, the current value will start to blink,
press INC and DEC to change the value and press
START/ENTER to confirm your setting.
At the same time, the battery cells number will start to blink,
press INC and DEC to change the value and press
START/ENTER to confirm your setting.
6. Program Start
Press and hold START/ENTER for 3 seconds to start the
program.
The charger is detecting the battery cell.
R: 3 SE R S: 3S ER
CA N CE L( ST OP )
B6 mini
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 not identical, press STOP to go back to
previous screen to recheck the number of cells of the battery
pack before going ahead.
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OPERATING PROGRAM
R: 3 SE R S: 3S ER
CO N FI RM (E NT ER )
STAR T/E NTER
LP 4 s 1. 5A 1 2. 14 V
BA L 00 0 :5 0 00 02 2
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.
VARIOUS INFORMATION DURING THE PROCESS
Press INC or DEC during charging or discharging process, you can inquire various
information on LCD screen .
LP 4 s 1. 5A 1 2. 14 V
BA L 00 0 :5 0 00 02 2
INC
4. 0 7 4. 06 4 .1 1 V
0. 0 0 0. 00 0 .0 0 V
INC
Fu e l= 9 0%
Ce l l= 4 .1 0V
LP 4 s 1. 5A 1 2. 14 V
BA L 00 0 :5 0 00 02 2
DEC
DEC
DEC
Ext . Temp - --Int . Temp 3 7 C
DEC
Tem p Cut- Off
50 C
DEC
DEC
Real-time status: battery type, battery cell, charge current,
battery voltage, elapsed time and charged capacity
Voltage of each cell in the battery pack when the battery is
connected with balance lead.
Charged capacity percentage and average cell voltage of the
battery pack.
Final voltage when the program ends.
Input voltage.
Internal temperature.
Temperature probe is needed to show external temperature.
Cut off temperature
Safety timer ON and duration of time in minutes.
Capacity cut-off ON and the setting value of capacity.
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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
Operation
Program
CHARGE
DISCHARGE
STORAGE
FAST CHG
BAL CHARGE
This charging mode is for charging LiPo/LiFe/LiIon battery in normal mode.
This mode is for discharging LiPo/LiFe/LiIon battery.
This program is for charging or discharging lithium battery which will not be
used for long time.
The charging capacity may be a bit smaller than normal charging but the
process time will be reduced.
This mode is for balancing the voltage of lithium-polymer battery cells while
charging.
Description
NiMH
NiCd
B6 mini
Pb
CHARGE
AUTO CHG
DISCHARGE
RE-PEAK
CYCLE
CHARGE
DISCHARGE
The charger will charge NiMH and NiCd batteries using the charge current
set by the user.
In this program the charger detects the condition of the battery which is
connected to the output and automatically charges the battery.
Note: you should set up the upper limit of the charge current to avoid
damage by excessive feeding current. Some batteries of low
resistance and capacity can lead to higher current.
This mode is for discharging 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 confirming the
battery is fully charged, and for checking how well the battery receives fast
charges.
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.
This mode is for charging Pb battery.
This mode is for discharging Pb battery.
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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
[ BA TT M E MO RY 1 ]
EN TE R S ET ->
STA RT/E NTE R
BA TT T Y PE
Li Po
DEC I NC
BA TT V O LT S
7. 4V ( 2 S )
DEC I NC
CH AR G E CU RR EN T
4. 9A
DEC I NC
DS CH C U RR EN T
2. 0A
DEC I NC
DS CH V O LT AG E
3. 0V / CE LL
DEC I NC
TV C= Y OU R RI SK
4. 20 V
DEC I NC
SA VE P R OG RA M
EN TE R
STA RT/E NTE R
Enter the battery memory program.
(10 different charge/discharge profiles can be stored).
Set the battery type(LiPo/LiFe/LiIon/NiMH/NiCd/Pb).
Set the voltage and number of cells(1S-6S).
Set the charge current(0.1-6.0A).
Set the discharge current (0.1A-2.0A).
Set the discharge voltage(3.0-3.3V/Cell).
Set the terminal voltage(4.18-4.25V).
Press ENTER to save program.
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SA V E PR OG RA M
SA V E… .
BATTERY MEMORY SET AND CALL OUT
[ BA TT M E MO RY 1 ]
Li P o 7. 4V ( 2S )
[ BA TT M E MO RY 1 ]
C: 4 .9 A D: 2. 2A
START/ENTER
>3 Seconds
EN T ER C HA RG ER
LO A D… …
Li P o BA LA NC E CH G
4. 9 A 7. 4V (2 S)
Indicate the battery type and battery cell of the saved profile.
Indicate the charge and discharge current of the saved profile.
Press the START/ENTER for 3 seconds to call out the memory.
2. Battery Memory Call Out
Load the memory set
Press START/ENTER for 3 seconds to start the process.
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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.
ITEM
Sa f et y Ti me r
ON 1 20 M in
Ca p ac it y Cu t- Of f
ON 5 00 0 mA H
Te m p Cu t- Of f
ON 5 0° C 1 22 °F
Te m pe ra tu re U ni t
Ce ls i us
Re s t Ti me
CH G >D CH G 10 Mi n
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SELECTION DESCRIPTION
When you start a charge process, the
integral safety timer automatically starts
OFF/
ON
(1-720 Min)
OFF/
ON
(100-50000 mAh)
OFF/
ON
(20 C/68 F 80 C/176 F)
Celsius
Fahrenheit
1-60Min
runn ing at the same ti me. This is
programmed to prevent overcharge the
battery if it proves to be faulty, or if the
termination circuit cannot detect the
battery full. The value for the safety timer
should be generous enough to allow a full
charge of the battery.
This program sets the maximum charge
capacity that will be supplied to the
battery during charge. If the delta peak
voltage is not detected nor the safety
timer expired by any reason, this feature
will automatically stop the process at the
selected capacity value.
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.
You c an c ho os e th e te mp er at ure
displayed by Celsius or Fahrenheit as
you like.
A rest time allowing the battery to cool
dow n bet ween c har ging/disch arg ing
cycle.
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SYSTEM SETTING
ITEM
Ni M H Se ns it iv it y
D. P ea k De fa ul t
Ni C d Se ns it iv it y
D. P ea k De fa ul t
Ke y Be e p ON
Bu z ze r ON
In p ut . Po we r Lo w
Cu t -O ff 1 1. 0V
Lo a d Fa ct or y Se t
En te r
Ve r si on
HW : 1. 00 F W: 1 .1 0
Se r ia l Nu mb er :
00 00 0 0
SELECTION DESCRIPTION
This program is for NiMH/NiCd battery
Default: 4mV/Cell
5-15mV/Cell
OFF/ON
10.0-11.0V
only. When the charger detects the delta
peak value reaches the value you set, the
charger will say the battery is fully
charged.
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.
This program monitors the voltage of
input battery. If the voltage drops below
the value you set the operation forcibly
terminated to protect the input battery.
Press ENTER to load factory default
setting.
It indicates the hardware and firmware
version.
It indicates the unique serial number of
this charger.
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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 4.18V
4.15 4.19 4.18V
This diagram shows
the correct way to
connect your battery
to check the voltage.
Battery
Pack
BA T T/ PR OG RA M
BA TT M E TE R
START
ENT ER
4. 2 0 4. 19 4 .1 9 V
4. 1 8 4. 18 4 .1 9 V
INC
MA I N 25 .1 3V
H4 . 20 0V L 4. 18 2V
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Press the START/ENTER to enter the Lithium Battery
Meter program.
The screen indicate each cell's voltage.
The screen indicate the total voltage, the highest
voltage and the lowest voltage.
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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.
00 5 00 3 00 3 mΩ
00 5 mΩ
This diagram shows
the correct way to
connect your battery to
check the resistance.
Battery
Pack
BA T T/ PR OG RA M
BA T T RE SI ST AN CE
Sta rt
Ent er
01 2 00 5 0 05 mΩ
00 6 mΩ
INC
TA TA L : 28 mΩ
H: 1 2mΩ L : 5 mΩ
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Press the START/ENTER to enter the Lithium Battery
Resistance program.
The screen indicate each cell's resistance.
The screen indicate the total resistance, the highest
resistance and the lowest resistance.
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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.
CO N NE CT E RR OR
CH E CK M AI N PO RT
BA L AN CE C ON NE CT
ER R OR
DC I N TO O L OW
DC I N TO O H IG H
CE L L ER RO R
LO W VO L TA GE
CE L L ER RO R
HI G H VO LT AG E
CE L L ER RO R
VO L TA GE -I NV AL I D
CE L L NU MB ER
IN C OR RE CT
IN T .T EM P. TO O HI
EX T .T EM P. TO O HI
OV E R CH AR GE
CA P AC IT Y LI MI T
OV E R TI ME L IM IT
BA T TE RY W AS F UL L
The battery connection is wrong.
The balance connect is wrong.
Input voltage less than 11V.
Input voltage higher than 18V.
Voltage of one cell in the battery pack is too low.
Voltage of one cell in the battery pack is too high.
Voltage of one cell in the battery pack is invalid.
The cell number is wrong.
The internal temperature of the unit goes too high.
The external temperature of the battery goes too high.
The battery capacity is more than the maximum capacity
which the user sets.
The charging time is longer than the maximum charging
time which the user sets.
The battery voltage is higher than the maximum voltage
which the user sets when charging in balance mode.
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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. The cable
must be terminated on one end with “A” plug and the opposite end is terminated
with “micro-B” plug which can connect to charger directly.
The “Charge Master” can be download from www.skyrc.com.
THE SET CONTAINS
1. SKYRC B6 mini Charger
2. T Plug with Banana connector Charging Cable
3. DC Cable with Alligator Clip Charging Connector
4. T Plug with Alligator Clip connector Charging Cable
5. T Plug with Futaba connector Charging Cable
6. T Plug with JST connector Charging Cable
7. T Plug with XT60 connector Charging Cable
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2
3
4
5
7
6
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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.
Delta Peak Detection for NiMH/NiCd: 5-15mV/cell / Default: 4mV/cell
Charge Cutoff Temperature: 20ºC/68ºF-80ºC/176ºF(adjustable)
Charge Voltage: NiMH/NiCd: Delta peak detection
LiPo: 4.18-4.25V/cell
LiIon: 4.08-4.2V/cell
LiFe: 3.58-3.7V/cell
Balance Current: 200mA/cell
Reading Voltage Range: 0.1-25.8V/cell
Battery Types/Cells: LiPo/LiIon/LiFe: 1-6cells
NiMH/NiCd: 1-15cells
Pb: 2-20V
Battery Capacity Range: NiMH/NiCd: 100-50000mAh
LiPo/LiIon/LiFe: 100-50000mAh
Pb: 100-50000mAh
Charge Current: 0.1A-6.0A
Safety Timer: 1-720minutes off
Charge Wattage: 60W
Discharge Current: 0.1A-2.0A
Discharge Cut-off Voltage: NiMH/NiCd: 0.1-1.1V/cell
LiPo: 3.0-3.3V/cell LiIon: 2.9—3.2V/cell
LiFe: 2.6-2.9V/cell Pb: 1.8V
Discharge Wattage: 5W
Balance Cells: 2-6 cells
Memory: 10 different charge/discharge profiles
Charge Method: CC/CV for lithium types and lead (Pb) batteries
Delta-peak Sensitivity for NiMH/NiCd.
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CONFORMITY DECLARATION
IMAX B6 mini satisfy all relevant and mandatory CE directives and FCC Part 15
Subpart B: 2010.
For EC directives:
The product has been tested to meet the following technical standards:
EN 55014-1:2006+
A1:2009+A2:2011
EN 55014-2:1997+
A1:2001+A2:2008
EN 55014-1: Electromagnetic Compatibility Requirements for household appliances, electric
tools and similar apparatus -a Part 1: Emission
EN 55014-2: Electromagnetic Compatibility Requirements for household appliances, electric
tools and similar apparaturs - Part 2: Immunity
product family standard
This symbol means that you must dispose of electrical from the General
household waste when it reaches the end of its useful life. Take your charger to
your local waste collection point or recycling centre. This applies to all countries
of the European Union, and to other European countries with a separate waste
collection system.
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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. The chemical composition of the batteries determines the level of this
voltage. Below this voltage the battery enters the deep discharge zone. Individual
cells within the pack may become reverse polarized in this condition, and this can
cause permanent damage.
A, mA: unit of measurement relating to charge or discharge current.1000 mA = 1 A
(A=Ampere,mA=Milliampere)
Ah, mAh: unit of measurement for the capacity of a battery (Amperes x time unit; h
= hour). If a pack is charged for one hour at a current of 2 A, it has been fed 2 Ah of
energy. It receives the same quantity of charge (2 Ah) if it is charged for 4 hours at
0.5 A, or 15 minutes (=1/4 h) at 8 A.
'C'-rating: Capacity is also referred to as the 'C' rating. Some battery suppliers
recommend charge and discharge currents based on the battery 'C' rating. A
battery's '1C' current is the same number as the battery's rated capacity number, but
noted in mA or amps. A 600mAh battery has a 1C current value of 600mA, and a 3C
current value of (3 x 600mA) 1800mA or 1.8A. The 1C current value for a 3200mAh
battery would be 3200mA (3.2A).
Nominal voltage(V): The nominal voltage of the battery pack can be determined as
follows;
-.NiCd or NiMH: multiply the total number of cells in the pack by 1.2. A 8-cell pack
will have a nominal voltage of 9.6 volts (8x1.2).
-.LiPo: multiply the total number of cells in the pack by 3.7. A 3-cell LiPo wired in
series will have a nominal voltage of 11.1 volts (3x3.7).
-.LiIo: multiply the total number of cells in the pack by 3.6. A 2-cell LiIo wired in series
will have a nominal voltage of 7.2 volts (2x3.6).
-.LiFe: multiply the total number of cells in the pack by 3.3. A 4-cell LiIo wired in
series will have a nominal voltage of 13.2 volts (4x3.3).
If the nominal voltage of the battery is not printed on the battery's label, consult your
battery manufacturer or supplier. Do not guess the rated voltage of battery.
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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. For this reason we are obliged to deny all liability for loss,
damage or costs which are incurred due to the incompetent or incorrect use and
operation of our products, or which are connected with such operation in any
way.Unless otherwise prescribed by law, our obligation to pay compensation,
regardless of the legal argument employed, is limited to the invoice value of those
SkyRC products which were immediately and directly involved in the event in which
the damage occurred.
Warranty and service
THIS WARRANTY IS ONLY VALID IN THE COUNTRY OF PURCHASE AND
THROUGH FORMAL DISTRIBUTOR.
We guarantee this product to be free of manufacturing and assembly defects for a
period of one year from the time of purchase. The warranty only applies to material
or operational defects, which are present at the time of purchase. During that period,
we will repair or replace free of service charge for products deemed defective due to
those causes.
For any repair or replace service, please contact your dealer in the first instance,
who is responsible for processing guarantee claims. This warranty is not valid for any
damage or subsequent damage arising as a result of misuse, modification or as a
result of failure to observe the procedures outlined in this manual.
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Manufactured by
SKYRC TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
www.skyrc.com
All specifications and figures are subject to change without notice.
Printed in China 2014.04
7504-0484-01
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