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” SPECIFICATION CONFORMITY DECLARATION COMMONLY USED TERMS...
We hope you have many years of pleasure and success with your new battery charger. SKYRC D100 is a twin-channel charger with two independent circuits which can charge two different kinds of batteries simultaneously. It also supports power distribution in AC mode to get max charging power to shorten charging time.
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Resume or Start Charge Channel A to B or Processes Confirm Any Action Channel B to A Scroll Through the Main Menu Alter Values Stop Any Charge Processes See the Status of Individual Cells in Balance Charge Mode · 02 D100...
Dual Input and Power Distribution The input of SKYRC D100 is AC 100-240V and DC 11-18V. In DC mode, the power of each channel is 100W. Total power is 200W. In AC mode, it supports power distribution, for example, Channel A-70W, then Channel B- 30W, the total power is 100W.
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Adaptable to Various Type of Lithium Battery SKYRC D100 is adaptable to various types of lithium batteries, such as LiPo, LiIon and the new LiFe series of batteries. LiHV Mode Available The additional LiHV mode is able to charge the new generation of LiPo batteries with an end of charge voltage 4.35 V.
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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. D100 05 ·...
0.1-1.1V/cell 0.1-1.1V/cell 1.8V/cell 3.0-3.3V/cell 2.9-3.2V/cell 2.6-2.9V/cell 3.1-3.4V/cell 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. · 06 D100...
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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. D100 07 ·...
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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. · 08 D100...
ENTER [ BATT MEMORY 3 ] START Pb CHARGE ENTER CHARGER [ BATT MEMORY 3 ] SAVE PROGRAM SAVE PROGRAM Pb 4.0V (2S ) 3.3A 4.0V(2P) LOAD…… C:3.3A D:1.5A SAVE…. ENTER ENTER STARG/ENTER>3s Pb DISCHARGE 1.5A 4.0V(2P) D100 09 ·...
Channel A and Channel B is identical. 1. Connection Connecting to power source There are two kinds of inputs for SKYRC D100, DC 11-18V and AC 100-240V. A. Operating in AC mode SKYRC D100 comes with built in switching power supply. You can connect the AC power cord directly to the main AC socket.
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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 D100 while charging. WARNING: Failure to connect as shown in this diagram will damage this charger.
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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. D100 13 ·...
Int. Temp 37 C Temperature probe is needed to show external temperature. Temp Cut-Off Cut off temperature 50 C Safety timer ON and duration of time in minutes. Capacity cut-off ON and the setting value of capacity. · 14 D100...
1 to 5 cyclic and continuous process of charge>discharge or discharge>charge is operable for battery refreshing and CYCLE balancing to stimulate the battery's activity. CHARGE This mode is for charging Pb battery. DISCHARGE This mode is for discharging Pb battery. D100 15 ·...
T V C = Y O U R R I S K Set the terminal voltage(4.18-4.25V). 4 . 2 0 V DEC INC S A V E P R O G R A M Press ENTER to save program. E N T E R START/ENTER · 16 D100...
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L O A D … … L i P o B A L A N C E C H G Press START/ENTER for 3 seconds to start the process. 4 . 9 A 7 . 4 V ( 2 S ) D100 17 ·...
Celsius or Fahrenheit as you like. Fahrenheit A rest time allowing the battery to cool R e s t T i m e 1-60Min down between charging/discharging cycle. C H G > D C H G 1 0 M i n · 18 D100...
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Press ENTER to load factory default setting. E n t e r It indicates the hardware and firmware V e r s i o n H W : 1 . 0 0 F W : 1 . 1 0 version. D100 19 ·...
The screen indicate each cell's resistance. 0 0 6 m Ω The screen indicate the total resistance, the highest T A T A L : 2 8 mΩ H : 1 2 mΩ L : 5 mΩ resistance and the lowest resistance. D100 21 ·...
“A” plug and the opposite end is terminated with “micro-B” plug which can connect to charger directly. You can control, monitor, operate and upgrade two channels with one computer. The “Charge Master” can be download from www.skyrc.com. THE SET CONTAINS 1. SKYRC D100 Charger 2.
CONFORMITY DECLARATION D100 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: Electromagnetic Compatibility - EN 55014-1:2006+ Requirements for household appliances, electric tools...
-.LiHV: multiply the total number of cells in the pack by 3.7V. A 4-cell LiHV wired in series will have a nominal voltage of 14.8 volts (4x3.7). 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. · 26 D100...
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.
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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 2014.12 7504-0561-01...
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