Skyrc MC3000 Instruction Manual
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Manufactured by
SKYRC TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
www.skyrc.com
2015 SkyRC Technology Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
Version 1.0
RoHS
7504-0680-01
Universal Battery Charger & Analyzer
NiMH / NiCd / NiZn / Eneloop / Lithium-Ion / LiIo4.35 / LiFePO4

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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  • Page 1: Instruction Manual

    Universal Battery Charger & Analyzer NiMH / NiCd / NiZn / Eneloop / Lithium-Ion / LiIo4.35 / LiFePO4 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Manufactured by SKYRC TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. www.skyrc.com RoHS 2015 SkyRC Technology Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Version 1.0 7504-0680-01...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    BATTERY KNOWLEDGE activity: charging one's empty batteries. The MC3000 may be the most joyful not so compact 4- BATTERY VOLTAGES bay universal round battery charger in the world. Maybe. The creation of this product arose from...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    The UI can be switched between Dummy, Simple and Advanced menu modes. The advanced menu Under lab conditions the accuracy of the MC3000 readings will stay within the maximum achievable lets the user control every single technical parameter of the operation mode whereas a simpler tolerance as stated on its spec sheet, i.e.
  • Page 4: Quick Start Guide

    Press ▲ and ▼ to alter the charging Press ▼ and ENTER, press ▼ again to select UI Mode. Press and hold ENTER to confirm current. Press ENTER button to start the charging process. selection. You will hear confirmation beep tone. · 04 MC3000 MC3000 05 ·...
  • Page 5 1 . 0 0 A C . C U R R E N T : 1 . 0 0 A Press and hold to Save settings Access battery type Continue on next page Continue on next page · 06 MC3000 MC3000 07 ·...
  • Page 6 SOV/DDV press: scroll down thru SPV/GSV press: scroll down thru SOV/DDV DOWN click in SPV/GSV: ENTER press in SOV/DDV: RETURN to TOV ENTER depress: SAVE & EXIT press in TOV: START ALL · 08 MC3000 MC3000 09 ·...
  • Page 7: Battery Knowledge

    Battery forming charge can be emulated by using the Break_in mode with the C>D>C sequence. For very best health and condition though, cycling two or three times at standard charge/discharge rates may be more effective. · 10 MC3000 MC3000 11 ·...
  • Page 8: Total Overview

    Symbol for REFRESH operation mode: ↕ Symbol for CYCLE operation mode: ∂ Symbol for STORAGE operation mode: ∞ Symbol for BREAK_IN operation mode: ☼ Symbol for TRICKLE charge: T Symbol for RESTING routine: ÷ · 12 MC3000 MC3000 13 ·...
  • Page 9: Global Setup View

    FW Version The MC3000 has numerous explicit options and their respective parameters which the user can Shows the firmware version. A factory reset may be required to finalize the firmware update check or control. The more general settings are accessible in the global setup view (GSV). They procedure and show the updated firmware version.
  • Page 10: Slot Programming View

    In general, the recommended procedure for creating similar programs is to assign new program numbers to them with the Save To program option. · 16 MC3000 MC3000 17 ·...
  • Page 11 MC3000 too with the help of crocodile clip charging cables restrictions apply. Useful for analyzing the remaining amount of electric charge stored in the battery.
  • Page 12 Break_in operation modes. MC3000 uses constant current for charging, not pulsed routine, or vice versa. "C>D>C, N=2" would result in (C)>D>C>D>C, "C>D, N=2" in (C)>D>C>D.
  • Page 13 TARGET VOLT parameter. What exactly will happen when the voltage has dropped by the 0.05V? That depends on the firmware version. Generally speaking, the slot restarts some charging. For all operation modes the factory default is OFF. · 22 MC3000 MC3000 23 ·...
  • Page 14: Slot Operation View

    The original physical unit is Coulomb, or more on the charging situation and your environment, the extreme temperature points on your battery typically, milliAmpere*hour (1mAh). may be notably cooler or warmer than the single value given here. · 24 MC3000 MC3000 25 ·...
  • Page 15: Diagram Drawing View

    The SNB turns from solid red to solid green. This function provides some manual interactivity and control, if ever needed. Pressing the ENTER button (=Return) will return back to TOV. · 26 MC3000 MC3000 27 ·...
  • Page 16: User Calibration

    3+ Steps for user calibration (Voltage): decimals in the "1A"-range setting. Have the MC3000 connected to power and display TOV. Insert all 4 batteries. Run a constant V O L T C U R R m A h current discharge program at -1.00A in slot#1.
  • Page 17: Pc Link

    In the present PC software version it is not possible to combine several programs, e.g. -2A No need to power off or reboot the device, your updated MC3000 is yet ready for operation. discharge to 3.6V followed by -1A discharge to 2.8V, to a single composite program. In the Go ahead and enjoy the updated code.
  • Page 18: Bluetooth App

    BLUETOOTH APP BLUETOOTH APP The Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity allows the user to remote control and monitor the MC3000 comfortably through an app on a portable device such as smartphone, iPad, or iPhone. The iOS app can be downloaded from iTunes Store, the Android app from Google Play Store. Operation of the app is self-explanatory and the same on iOS and on Android.
  • Page 19: Error Message

    Bad condition cells or batteries with high internal resistance may be rejected. unknown err thx Spontaneous extraordinary internal error of unknown origin and magnitude, sneaky bug, thanks for your comprehension. Ignore or unplug from mains. UnhandledException §$%&ß”#wth! · 34 MC3000 MC3000 35 ·...
  • Page 20: Glossary

    1 amp for both. Why? GSV = global setup view - Because of the higher nominal voltage of rechargeable Li-batteries MC3000 allows only one DDV = diagram drawing view busy slot to discharge such a battery at a rate higher than 1 amp; the presence of any second...
  • Page 21: Specifications

    0.01A increments PACKAGE CONTENTS Charge Algorithm NiMH/NiCd/Eneloop: CC w/ -dV delta peak detection LiXX/NiZn: CC-CV w/ TC termination current 1. SkyRC MC3000 Charger CV Termination Current 0.01A ~ 0.05A+ or lower ("Zero") -dV Sensibility 0dV, or 1mV ~ 20mV for NiMH/NiCd 2.
  • Page 22: Conformity Declaration

    The product has been tested to meet the following technical standards: This charger is designed and approved exclusively for use with the types of battery stated in these instruction Manual. SKYRC accepts no liability of any kind if the charger is used for any purpose Test Standards...

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