SkyRC RS16 User Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Manufactured by

SKYRC TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

www.skyrc.com

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

Version 2.0 7504-0388-02

180Watt

Professional Balance Charger/Discharger

TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION

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

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

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

CONNECTION .........................................................................................................

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

LITHIUM

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

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

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/NICAD BATTERY PROGRAM......................................................................

Charging of NiMH/NiCad Battery................................................................................

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

Discharging of NiMH/NiCad Battery............................................................................

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

Charge/Discharge & Discharge/Charge Cycle of NiMH/NiCad 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..................................................................................

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

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

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

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

RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS...............................................................................

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

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

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

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Congratulations on your choice of the SKYRC RacingStar RS16 Professional Balance Charger/Discharger from SKYRC Technology Co., Ltd. This unit is simple to use, but the operation of a sophisticated automatic charger such as RacingStar RS16 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.

RacingStar RS16 represents the newest technology of chargers with its handheld super-compact portable charging system. The joystick gives the user best operational experience and also makes the charger smart and unique. There are two DC inputs, one is located in the right side of the charger and the other is located in the bottom for docking into the eFule 230W/13.8V Switch DC Power Supply.

RacingStar RS16 is a high-performance, micro processor control charge/discharge station with battery management suitable for all current battery types. With integral equalizer for six-cell Lithium- Polymer (LiPo), Lithium-Ferrum (LiFe) and Lithium-Ion (LiIon) batteries; maximum 16A charge current; maximum 180W charge power.

The fan cooling system is so smart and efficient. The fan is ON/OFF automatically according due to the internal temperature.

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.

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!

INTRODUCTION SPECIAL FEATURES

LCD Screen

Joystick

Smart Cooling Fan

Micro USB Port for PC Control & Firmware Upgrade

DC Input Socket (XT60 Type) 11-18V DC

Balance Socket Port Pitch=2.54mm

Temp. Sensor

Battery Socket

DC Input Socket 11-18V DC

Compact and Unique Design

The size of RacingStar RS16 is

92*111.4*50mm which is super-compact

portable charging system. The joystick gives the user best operational experience and also makes the charger smart and unique.

Two DC inputs

There are two DC inputs, one is located in the right side of the charger and the other is located in the bottom for docking into the eFule 230W 13.8V Switch DC Power Supply(Part No. SK-200017).

Optimized Operating Software

RacingStar RS16 Charger 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

RacingStar RS16 Charger 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, RacingStar RS16 Charger 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

RacingStar RS16 charger is adaptable to various types of lithium batteries, such as LiPo, LiIon and the new LiFe series of batteries.

SPECIAL FEATURES 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.

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.

Memory Preset

The charger can store up to 5 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 set the charge/discharge end voltage.

LiPo Battery Meter

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

Re-Peak Mode of NiMH/NiCad 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/NiCad

Delta-peak sensitivity for NiMH/NiCad 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 NiCad 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.

Processing Time Limit

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

PC Control Software “Charge Master”

There is a micro USB port in the charger which can be used to connect it to the PC. You need optional USB cable (USB A Male to Micro B Male) which is not included in the package. The free “Charge Master” software gives you unparalleled ability to operate the charger through your computer. You can monitor pack voltage, cell voltage and other data during the charging, view charge date in realtime graphs. And you can initiate, control charging and update firmware from “Charge Master”.

When your charger is connected to computer, the “Charger Master” takes over the control of charger. You can control and operate the charger via the “Charger Master” only.

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.

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.

Standard Battery Parameters

Nominal Voltage

Max Charge Voltage

Storage Voltage

Allowable Fast Charge

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.

LiPo

3.7V/cell

4.2V/cell

3.8V/cell

≦1C

3.0-3.3V/cell

LiIon

3.6V/cell

4.1V/cell

3.7V/cell

≦1C

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

LiFe

3.3V/cell

3.6V/cell

3.3V/cell

≦4C

NiCad

1.2V/cell

1.5V/cell

n/a

1C-2C

MiMH

1.2V/cell

1.5V/cell

n/a

1C-2C

2.0V/cell

2.46V/cell

n/a

≦0.4C

1.8V/cell

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 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 NiMH and NiCad batteries are suffering from memory effect. NiCad 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.

CONNECTION CONNECTION

This charger is powered by a 11-18V DC power source. There are two DC input sockets, one is used for the connection of DC power cord (XT60), locating on the right of the charger and the other is used for docking into the Efule 230W/13.8V Power Supply.

Please connect the charger by supplied DC input cable (XT60 connectors attaching to charger and banana plugs attaching to power supply.)

XT60 Connectors plugging to charger directly

4mm Bullet Connectors plugging to eFUEL power supply directly

You could also connect the charger with eFule 230W/13.8V Power Supply by a pair of dual banana plugs,

RacingStar RS16 Charger

Dual Banana Plugs

eFUEL 13.8V/17A Power Supply.

Always connect the red (+) positive lead from your charger to the red (+) positive terminal on the power supply, and the black (+) positive lead from your charger to the black (+) positive terminal on the power supply. To utilize the charger’s absolute maximum power capabilities, the DC power source must be capable of delivering at least 17 amps while maintaining 12V DC.

To avoid damage to both the power supply and the charger:

WARNING

Follow the correct polarity when connecting the power supply and the device.

Do not let the ends of the positive and negative wires touch each other.

OPERATIONLITHIUM BATTERY CONNECTION DIAGRAM

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 blackwire 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

SKYRCRacingStar RS16 while charging in the balance charge program mode

only.

WARNING:

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

The only tool to operate the charger is the joystick in front panel of the charger. You could move the joystick up/down/left/right to make the charger work.

Joystick Position Keywords Function

DOWN

LEFT

RIGHT

When you are willing to alter the parameter value in the program, move the joystick right to make it blink then change the value by moving the joystick up and down. The value will be stored by re- moving the joystick right. When you are willing to start the progress, move the joystick right and hold it for 3 seconds. When you are willing to stop the progress or go back to previous step/screen, move the joystick left. 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 move the joystick left to enter Program Select screen.

INC

DEC

STOP/ MODE

START/ ENTER

Moving the joystick up and down enables you to go through the menus and adjust parameters.

It is used to enter parameter alert or store parameters on screen.

It is used to stop the progress or go back to previous step/screen.

PROGRAM FLOW CHART PROGRAM FLOW CHART

LiPo DISCHARGE

2.0A 7.4V (2S)

Lilo DISCHARGE

LiPo STORAGE

LiPo FAST CHG

LiPo CHARGE

LiPo BALANCE

RIGHT

2.0A 7.2V (2S)

DOWN

Lilo STORAGE

2.0A 7.2V (2S)

2.0A 7.4V (2S)

DOWN

2.0A 7.4V (2S)

Lilo FAST CHG

2.0A 7.2V (2S)

DOWN

2.0A 7.4V (2S)

Lilo CHARGE

2.0A 7.2V (2S)

DOWN

2.0A 7.4V (2S)

Lilo BALANCE

2.0A 7.2V (2S)

RIGHT

LiFe DISCHARGE

2.0A 6.6V (2S)

DOWN

LiFe STORAGE

2.0A 6.6V (2S)

DOWN

LiFe FAST CHG

2.0A 6.6V (2S)

DOWN

MAIN 0.00V

LiFe CHARGE

2.0A 6.6V (2S)

DOWN

LiFe BALANCE

2.0A 6.6V (2S)

RIGHT

H0.000V L0.000V

DOWN

4.20 4.19 4.19 V

0.00 0.00 0.00 V

RIGHT

UP DOWN

Input Power Low

Cut-Off 11.0V

Ext. Temp

Key Beep ON

Capacity Cut-Off

SAFETY TIME

Rest Time

RIGHT

Int. Temp 37C

DOWN

Buzzer ON

LOAD FACTORY SET

ENTER

DOWN

ON 5000mAH

VERSION

1.00

DOWN

ON 120Min

DOWN

LEFT

CHG>DCHG 10Min

UP DOWN

DSCH VOLTAGE

3.0V/CELL

TVC=YOUR RISK

DOWN

DSCH CURRENT

2.2A

DOWN

CHARGE CURRENT

4.9A

DOWN

BATT VOLTS

7.4V ( 2S )

DOWN

BATT TYPE

LiPo

BATT MEMORY [1]

ENTER SET

RIGHT RIGHT

4.20V

DOWN

TEMPERATURE

CUT-OFF 50C

DOWN

SAVE PROGRAM

ENTER

DOWN

SAVE PROGRAM

SAVE….

RIGHT

BATT MEMORY [1]

LiPo 7.4V (2S )

UP DOWN

BATT MEMORY [1]

C:4.9A D:2.2A

LiPo DISCHARGE

2.2A 7.4V(2S)

PEAK DELAY

DOWN

4.9A 7.4V(2S)

LiPo STORAGE

DOWN

LiPo FAST CHG

4.9A 7.4V(2S)

DOWN

1Min

DOWN

TRICKLE

100mA

DOWN

CHARGE CURRENT

3.3A

DOWN

2.4V (2S)

LiPo CHARGE

LiPo BALANCE

ENTER CHARGER

BATT VOLTS

4.9A 7.4V(2S)

DOWN

4.9A 7.4V(2S)

BATT TYPE

RIGHTRIGHT

DOWN

BATT MEMORY 2

LOAD……

NiMH 2.4V (2S)

DOWN

MiMH

UP DOWN

TEMPERATURE

CUT-OFF 50C

DSCH VOLTAGE

DOWN

1.5A

1.7V/CELL

DSCH CURRENT

2.2A

DSCH CURRENT

DOWN

1.1V/CELL

CHARGE CURRENT

DSCH VOLTAGE

3.3A

DOWN

4Mv/C

BATT VOLTS

DELTA PEAK SENSE

SAVE PROGRAM

4.0V (2S)

DOWN

ENTER

BATT TYPE

BATT MEMORY 3

Pb 4V (2S)

RIGHT RIGHT

UP DOWN

TEMPERATURE

CUT-OFF 50C

DOWN

SAVE PROGRAM

ENTER

Pb DISCHARGE

0.1A 2.0V (1P)

DOWN

Pb CHARGE

2.0A 2.0V (1P)

RIGHT

NiMH CYCLE

NiCD CYCLE

NiCD RE-PEAK

NiCD DISCHARGE

NiCD Auto CHARGE

NiCD CHARGE

RIGHT

CHG>DCHG 1

DOWN

NiMH RE-PEAK

DOWN

LEFT

0.1A CUT: 1.0V

DOWN

CURRENT 2.0A

DOWN

CURRENT 2.0A

LEFT

NiMH DISCHARGE

0.1A CUT: 1.0V

DOWN

NiMH Auto CHARGE

CURRENT 2.0A

DOWN

NiMH CHARGE

CURRENT 2.0A

RIGHT

UP DOWN

PROGRAM SELECT

LiPo BATT

PROGRAM SELECT

UP DOWN

Lilo BATT

PROGRAM SELECT

LiFe BATT

UP DOWN

Li BATT METER

PROGRAM SELECT

UP DOWN

PROGRAM SELECT

SYSTEM SET->

BATT MEMORY

DOWN

UP DOWN

PROGRAM SELECT

NiCD BATT

Pb BATT

NiMH BATT

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

These programs are only suitable for charging and discharging lithium batteries with a nominal voltage of 3.7V, 3.6V and 3.3V per cell. These batteries need to adopt different charge technique which is termed as constant voltage(CV) and constant current(CC) method. The charge current varies according to the battery capacity and performance. The final voltage of charge process is also very important; it should be precisely matched with the charge voltage of the battery. They are 4.2V for LiPo, 3.6 V for LiFe, and 4.1V for Lilon. The charge current and nominal voltage as for cell count set on the charge program must always be correct for the battery to be charged.

CHARGING LITHIUM BATTERY AT BALANCE MODE

This function is for balancing the voltage of lithium-polymer battery cells while charging. In the balance mode, the battery needs to connect to the battery's power lead with balance wire. In this mode, the charging process will be different from ordinary charging mode. The internal processor of the charger will monitor the voltages of each cell of the battery pack and control charging current which is feeding to each cell to equalize the voltage. Note: We recommend charging lithium batteries with a balance wire in the balance mode only.

The left side of the first line shows the type of battery you choose. The value on the left

UP DOWN

LEFT RIGHT

UP DOWN

> 3 seconds

of the second line of the charger is current

the user sets. After setting the current and voltage, move the joystick right and hold it for 3 seconds to start the process.

RIGHT

identical you can start charging process. If not, move the joystick left to go back to previous screen to recheck the number of cells of the battery pack before going ahead.

This screen shows the real-time status during charge process. Move the joystick left to stop

Number of cells

Charging time

Charging current

Battery voltage

the charge process.

Charged capacity

CHARGING OF LITHIUM BATTERY

This charging mode is for charging LiPo/LiFe/LiIon battery in normal mode. Note: We recommend charging lithium batteries with a balance lead in the balance mode only.

The left side of the first line shows the type of battery you choose. The value on the left of the second line of the charger is current

UP DOWN

LEFT RIGHT

UP DOWN

> 3 seconds

the user sets. After setting the current and voltage, move the joystick right and hold it for 3 seconds to start the process.

This displays the number of cells you set up and the processor detects. R shows the number of cells detected by the charger and

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

S is the number of cells set by you at the previous screen. If both numbers are

RIGHT

identical you can start charging process. If not, move the joystick left to go back to previous screen to recheck the number of cells of the battery pack before going ahead.

This screen shows the real-time status

Number of cells

Charging time

Charging current

Battery voltage

during charge process. Move the joystick left

Charged

to stop the charge process.

capacity

‘FAST' CHARGING OF LITHIUM BATTERY

The charging current is getting smaller as the process goes to the near end term of Lithium battery charging. To finish charging process earlier, this program eliminate certain period of CV process. Actually, the charging current will goes to 1/5 from the initial value to end the process while the normal charging goes to 1/10 during CV period. The charging capacity may be a bit smaller than normal charging but the process time will be reduced.

The value on the left side of the second lines shows the charge current. The value on the

UP DOWN

LEFT RIGHT

UP DOWN

> 3 seconds

right side of the second lines shows the battery pack's voltage. After setting current and voltage, move the joystick right and hold it for 3 seconds to start the process.

This displays the number of cells you set up and the processor detects. 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 you can start charging process. If not, move the joystick left to go back to

RIGHT

previous screen to recheck the number of cells of the battery pack before going ahead.

This screen shows the real-time status during charge process. Move the joystick left

Current

Supplied Number of cells

Charging time

Charge current

capacity

to stop the charge process.

voltage battery

'STORAGE' CONTROL OF LITHIUM BATTERY

This program is for charging or discharging Lithium battery which will not be used for long time. The program will determine to charge or discharge the battery to certain voltage depending on the voltage of the battery at its initial stage. They are different from the type of the battery,

3.75V for LiIo, 3.85V for LiPo and 3.3V for LiFe per cell. If the voltage of battery at its initial stage is over the voltage level to storage, the program will start to discharge.

At this screen, you can set up the current and voltage of the battery pack. Charging and discharging will make the batteries

UP DOWN

LEFT RIGHT

UP DOWN

> 3 seconds

come to the voltage level of storage state.

This screen displays the number of cells you set up and the processor detects. 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 you can move the joystick right to start charging process. If not, move the

LITHIUM BATTERY(LiPo/LiFe/LiIon)PROGRAM

NIMH/NICAD BATTERY PROGRAM

joystick left to go back to previous screen to

RIGHT

recheck the number of cells of the battery pack before going ahead.

This screen shows the real-time status charging. Move the joystick left to stop the

Number of cells

time

Charge or discharge current

capacity

voltage battery

charge process.

Current

Supplied

Elapsed

DISCHARGING LITHIUM BATTERY

The value of discharge current on the left can not exceed 1C, and the value on the right can not be under the voltage

RIGHT

Battery voltage

UP DOWN

> 3 seconds

Discharged capacity

recommended by the manufacturer to avoid over discharging. move the joystick right and hold it for 3 seconds to start discharging.

This screen shows the real-time status of discharging, you can move the joystick left to stop discharging.

UP DOWN

Number of cells

LEFT RIGHT

elapsed

time discharge current

These programs are for charging or discharging NiMH (Nickel-MetalHydride) or NiCad (Nickel-Cadmium) battery.

CHARGING OF / BATTERYNIMHNICAD

The charger will charge NiMH and NiCad batteries using the charge current set by the user.

This program is for charging of NiMH/NiCad

NiMH CHARGE CURRENT 2.0A

Battery type

LEFT RIGHT

UP DOWN

> 3 seconds

batteries. You can move the joystick right to make the parameter blink, then move the joystick up/down to change the value and remove the joystick right to store the value.

The screen displays the current state of charging.

Battery

Elapsed time

Charge current

voltage

NIMHNICAD

Battery type

CHARGING / BATTERY IN THE AUTO

To stop the process, move the joystick left. The audible sound indicates the end of

Charged

process.

capacity

CHARGE MODE

In this program the charger detects the condition of the battery which is connected to the output and automatically charges the battery. In this mode, 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 in the auto charging mode.

NiMH Auto CHARGE CURRENT 2.0A

Battery type

LEFT RIGHT

> 3 seconds

This program is for charging of NiMH/NiCad batteries in auto mode. You can move the joystick right to make the parameter blink, then move the joystick up/down to change the value and re-move the joystick right to store the value.

NIMH/NICAD BATTERY PROGRAM

NiMH 2.0A 9.52V AUT 000:13 00000

Battery

Elapsed time

voltage

Charge current

NIMHNICAD

Battery type

CHARGING / BATTERY IN RE-PEAK

The screen displays the current state of charging. To stop the process, move the joystick left.

Charged

The audible sound indicates the end of

capacity

process.

CHARGE MODE

Re-peak Charge Mode (NiMH and NiCad batteries only): 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. A five minute cool-off delay occurs after each re-peak charge. To start charge, move the joystick right and hold it for 3 seconds.

NiMH RE-PEAK 1

RIGHT

NiMH 2.0A 9.59V RPC 000:33 00017

Elapsed

Battery

time

type

Charge

current

Charged capacity

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Re-peak cycle number 1 shows on the display. Move the joystick right to make the re-peak cycle number blink and then move the joystick

up/down to find the desired number of times to re-peak charge the battery. Move the joystick right to confirm selection.

Battery voltage

DISCHARGING OF / BATTERYNIMHNICAD

NiMH DISCHARGE

0.1A CUT:1.0V

LEFT RIGHT

UP DOWN

> 3 seconds

Battery type

Set discharge current on the left and final voltage on the right. The discharge current ranges from 0.1 to 8.0A and the final voltage ranges from 0.1 to 25.2V. To start the process, move the joystick right and hold it for 3 seconds.

NiMH 0.1A 7.42V DSC 022:45 00890

Elapsed

Battery

time

type

Discharge current

Battery voltage

The screen indicates the discharging state. You can move the joystick up/down to alter discharge current and move the joystick right to store the value. Move the joystick left

Discharged

to stop discharging.

capacity

The audible sound indicates the end of process.

CHARGE/DISCHARGE & DISCHARGE/CHARGE CYCLE OF NIMH/NICAD BATTERY

NiMH CYCLE CHG＞DCHG 1

UP DOWN

LEFT RIGHT

NiMH 1.0A 7.42V C>D 022:45 00890

Battery

Elapsed

Battery type

time

Discharge or charge current

voltage

UP DOWN

> 3 seconds

You can set up sequence on the left and the number of cycles on the right. Range of the cycle number is 1-5.

Move the joystick left to stop program, you can move the joystick up/down to alter the current.

Discharged or charged capacity

PB( LEAD-SULPHURIC ACID) BATTERY PROGRAM

This is programmed for charging Pb (lead-sulphuric acid) battery with nominal voltage from 2 to 20V. Pb batteries are totally different from NiMH or NiCad batteries. They can only deliver relatively lower current comparing to their capacity, and similar restrictions definitely apply to charge. So the optimal charge current will be 1/10 of the capacity. Pb batteries must not be charged rapidly. Always follow the instruction supplied by the battery manufacturer.

CHARGING OF PB BATTERY

Set up the charge current on the left and the nominal voltage of the battery on the right. The charge current ranges from 0.1 to 16.0A

LEFT RIGHT

Battery voltage

Charge current

UP DOWN

> 3 seconds

Charged capacity

UP DOWN

> 3 seconds

and the voltage should be matched with the battery being charged. Start the charge process by moving the joystick right and holding it for 3 seconds.

The screen displays the state of charging process. To stop charging forcibly, move the joystick left. The audible sound indicates end of process.

Set discharge current on the left and final voltage on the right. The discharge current ranges from 0.1 to 8.0A. To start the process, move the joystick right and hold it for 3 seconds.

UP DOWN

Elapsed

Battery

time

type

DISCHARGING OF PB BATTERY

UP DOWN

LEFT RIGHT

USING THE CHARGE CONTROL SOFTWARE “CHARGE MASTER”

The screen displays the current state of discharge. You can alter the discharge

Battery type

Elapsed time

Discharge current

Battery voltage

current by moving the joystick right during the process. Once you find the desired

Discharged

current value by moving the joystick

capacity

up/down, store it by re-moving the joystick right. To stop discharging, move the joystick left. The audible sound indicates the end of process.

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 process, view charging data 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 the charger directly. The “Charge Master” can be download from www.skyrc.com. For more details, please refer to HELP file which can be found in “Charge Master” software.

BATTERY MEMORY SET

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.

BATT MEMORY【1】 ENTER SET

Enter the battery memory program, you can change the battery type(LiPo, LiFe, LiIon, NiMH, NiCad, Pb battery), voltage, charge current by

RIGHT

BATT TYPE LiPo

moving the joystick right to make the value blink,

> 3 seconds

then move the joystick up/down to alter the value, and re-move the joystick right to store the value and move to the next value or screen. Note:The battery used for this example is a

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BATT VOLTS

7.4V(2S)

UP DOWN

CHARGE CURRENT

4.9A

UP DOWN

DSCH CURRENT

2.2A

UP DOWN

DSCH VOLTAGE

3.0V/CELL

UP DOWN

2S(7.4V) Lipo battery.

Set the voltage and number of cells, along with the normal voltage (1S-6S).

UP DOWN

Set the charge current, which can be adjusted(0.1-

16.0A).

Set the discharge current, which can be adjusted (0.1A-8.0A).

Set the discharge voltage, which can be adjusted (3.0-3.3V/Cell).

TVC=YOUR RISK

4.20V

UP DOWN

TEMPERATURE CUT-OFF 50C

UP DOWN

SAVE PROGRAM ENTER

UP DOWN

SAVE PROGRAM SAVE

RIGHT

> 3 seconds

BATT MEMORY【1】 LiPo 7.4V(2S)

next flash

BATT MEMORY【1】 C:4.9A D:2.2A

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ENTER CHARGER LOAD……

Set the terminal voltage, which can be adjusted(4.18-4.30V).

Set the cut-off temperature, which can be adjusted(20 C

/68 F-80 C/176 F).

Save the program set by moving the joystick right and holding it for 3 seconds.

This screen indicate the saved profile.

Once you've saved a charge profile, you can load those settings to use later. To load a memory, you have to move the joystick right and hold it for 3 seconds. Otherwise you only enter the setting mode.

This screen indicates that the charge profile is being loaded.

LITHIUM BATTERY METER

SYSTEM SET UP

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.

11-18V

DC INPUT

Bottom

11-18V

DC INPUT

Right Side

Power Supply

Lithium Battery

This diagram shows the correct way to connect your battery to check the voltage.

PROGRAM SELECT Li BATT METER

RIGHT

4.19 4.15 4.18V

0.00 0.00 0.00V

UP DOWN

MAIN 12.52V H4.190V L4.160V

Move the joystick right to enter the Lithium Battery Meter program.

The screen indicate each cell's voltage.

The screen indicate the total voltage, the highest voltage, the lowest voltage.

It will be operated with the default value of the essential user settings when it is connected to a DC 11~18V battery 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, move the joystick right to make it blink then change the value by moving the joystick up/down. The value will be stored by re-moving the joystick right.

PROGRAM SELECT SYSTEM SET

UP DOWN

Rest Time CHG＞DCHG 10Min

UP DOWN

User set up starting screen.

The battery is on the cyclic process of charge and discharge can often become warm after charge or discharge period. The program can

insert a time delay to occur after each charge and discharge process to allow the battery adequate time to cool down before being subjected to the next process. The value ranges from 1 to 60 minutes.

SAFETY TIME ON 120Min

UP DOWN

When you start a charge process, the integral safety timer automatically starts running at the same time. 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

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charge of the battery.

Safe timer Calculation

When charging NiMH or NiCad batteries, divide the capacity by current, then divide the

SYSTEM SET UP

VARIOUS INFORMATION DURING THE PROCESS

Capacity Cut-Off ON 5000mAH

UP DOWN

Key Beep ON Buzzer ON

Input Power Low Cut-Off 11.0V

Ext. Temp 0C Int. Temp 37C

UP DOWN

result by 11.9, set this number as the value for safety timer setting. If the charger stopped at this threshold, about 140% of the capacity will have been fed into the battery.

For example:

Capacity

2000mAh 2.0A

3300mAh 3.0A

1000mAh

Current

1.2A

Safety Time

(2000/2.0=1000)/11.9=84 minutes

(3300/3.0=1100)/11.9=92 minutes

(1000/1.2=833)/11.9=70 minutes

This program sets the maximum charge capacity that will be supplied to the battery during charge. If the deltapack 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 beep sounds at every time pressing the buttons to confirm your action. The beep or melody sounded at various times during

operation to alert different mode changes. These audible sounds can be on or off.

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.

This screen shows the external and internal temperature.

LOAD FACTORY SET ENTER

UP DOWN

VERSION

1.00

Press and hold the Start/Enter dial for 3 seconds to load the factory set.

This screen shows the version.

VARIOUS INFORMATION DURING THE PROCESS

You can inquire various information on LCD screen during charging or discharging process. When you rotate the dial counterclockwise, the screen will display the user’s settings. And also you can monitor the voltage of individual cell by rotating the dial clockwise when the individual connection cable is linked to the Lithium battery being processed.

It comes to the final voltage when the program ended.

Present input voltage.

Ext. Temp 0C Int. Temp 26C

4.19 4.15 4.18V

0.00 0.00 0.00V

This screen shows the internal temperature.

Displayed safety timer is turn on and duration of time in minutes.

Displayed capacity cut-off function is turn on and the setting value of capacity.

The battery is connected with balance lead, you can check voltage of each cell in the battery pack.

WARNING AND ERROR MESSAGE

SPECIFICATION

It incorporates a variety of functions for the systems to verify processes and the state of the electronics. 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

BALANCE CONNECT ERROR

DC IN TOO LOW

DC IN TOO HIGH

CELL ERROR LOW VOLTAGE

CELL ERROR HIGH VOLTAGE

CELL ERROR VOLTAGE-INVALID

CELL NUMBER INCORRECT

INT.TEMP.TOO HI

EXT.TEMP.TOO HI

OVER CHARGE CAPACITY LIMIT

OVER TIME LIMIT

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 unit 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

BATTERY WAS FULL

voltage which the user sets when charging in balance mode.

SPECIFICATION

DC Input Voltage : 11-18V Controls Joystick Display Type: 2x16 LCD Display Backlight: Blue Case Material: Metal Cooling System: Built-in fan x1pc Case Size: 92x111.4x50mm Weight: 405g PC Communications: USB Port for PC Control & Firmware Upgrade External Port: Balance Socket-XH, Temperature Probe Socket, Battery Socket, DC Input, Micro USB Port for PC. Delta Peak Detection: NiMH/NiCad: 3-15mV/cell Charge Cutoff Temperature: 20-80ºC(adjustable) Charge Voltage: NiMH/NiCad: Delta peak detection LiPo: 4.18-4.3V/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/NiCad: 1-15cells Pb: 2-20V Battery Capacity Range: NiMH/NiCad: 100-50000mAh LiPo/LiIon/LiFe: 100-50000mAh Pb: 100-50000mAh Charge Current: 0.1A-1A (±0.3A) 1A-16A (±10%) Safety Timer: 1-720minutes off Charge Wattage: 180W Discharge Current: 0.1A-8A (±10%) Discharge Cut-off Voltage: NiMH/NiCad: 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: 30W Balance Cells: 6 cells Memory: 10 different charge/discharge profiles Charge Method: CC/CV for lithium types and lead (Pb) batteries Delta-peak Sensitivity for NiMH/NiCad.

RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES

THE SET CONTAINS

1. SKYRC RacingStar RS16 Charger

2. 18AWG Wire Charging Cable

3. DC Input Power Cable

4. 2S LiPo Hardcase Charging Lead Including Balancing Adapter

5. Multiple Balancing Board

RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES

Temp. Sensor Cable

SK-600005-01

TP/FP Adaptor

SK-600018-02

EH Adaptor XH Adaptor

SK-600014-01 SK-600020-04

HP/PQ Adaptor

SK-600016-03

Tamiya charging cable

5201-0030-01

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