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Skyrc Ultimate Duo Instruction Manual

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BALANCE CHARGER / DISCHARGER / POWER SUPPLY
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[Version 1.0]

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  • Page 1 BALANCE CHARGER / DISCHARGER / POWER SUPPLY Instruction Manual [Version 1.0]...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction SetContains Special Features Warning and Safety Notes Program Flow Chart Operation Power and Battery Connection Operating Program Lithium Battery Program (LiPo/LiFe/Lilon/LiHV) NiMH/NiCd Battery Program Pb Lead-Acid Battery Program DC Power Supply Battery Memory Set and Call Out System Setting Battery Voltage Meter Battery Resistance Meter...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Your Ultimate Duo 250W can supply maximum 150 Watts DC power. You can use it to power equipments that require DC power. It converts standard household power 100-240V AC to 13.8V DC power.
  • Page 4 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 Power Output Socket Switch 4mm Banana...

  • Page 5: SetContains

    The Set Contains THESETCONTAINS 1. SKYRC Ultimate Duo 250W 2. XH Adaptor X 2 3. Charging Cable X 2 4. Banana connectors with XT60 connector Charging Cable X 2 5. Power Cord 6. DC Input/Output Cable 7. Power Distribution D250...

  • Page 6: Special Features

    Special Features Twin-channel Charger SKYRC D250 allows you to plug 2 batteries into one charger simultaneously, and it will intelligently and automatically charge 2 battries at once to their maximum capacity. To top of it, the batteries being charged do not even need to have the same configuration. You can connect different chemistry(NiMH/NiCd/LiPo/LiFe/Lilon/LiHV/Pb)batteries into any of the charging ports.
  • Page 7 Adaptable to Various Type of Lithium Battery SKYRC D250 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.
  • Page 8 Special Features 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.

  • Page 9: 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.
  • Page 10 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).
  • Page 11 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.

  • Page 12: Program Flow Chart

    Program Flow Chart Note: The flow chart is taking one channel for example as the flow chart for the two channels (Channel 1 and Channel 2) are identical. LiPo BALANCE LiPo CHARGE LiPo FAST CHG LiPo STORAGE LiPo DISCHARGE BATT/PROGRAM 2.0A 7.4V (2S) 2.0A 7.4V (2S)

  • Page 13: Operation

    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, resume or start charge processes.

  • Page 14: Power And Battery Connection

    Power and Battery Connection 1. Connecting to power source There are two kinds of inputs for SKYRC D250, DC 11-18V and AC 100-240V. AC 100-240V power source connection. BATT/ BATT/ STATUS ENTER STATUS ENTER PROG PROG 12V DC Battery / DC power supply connection.
  • Page 15 Power and Battery Connection Note: We will explain the operating procedure of one channel as the procedure for channel 1 and 2 is identical. 2. Connecting the battery TO AVOID SHORT CIRCUITS, ALWAYS CONNECT THE CHARGE LEADS TO THE CHARGER FIRST, AND THEN TO THE BATTERY. REVERSE THE SEQUENCE WHEN DISCONNECTING THE PACK.

  • Page 16: Operating Program

    Channel 1 and Channel 2 is identical. 1. Connection Connecting to power source There are two kinds of inputs for SKYRC D250, DC 11-18V and AC 100-240V. A. Operating in AC mode SKYRC D250 comes with built in switching power supply. You can connect the AC power cord directly to the main AC socket.
  • Page 17 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 D250 while charging. BATT/...

  • Page 18: Lithium Battery Program (Lipo/Life/Lilon/Lihv)

    Lithium Battery Program (LiPo/LiFe/Lilon/LiHV) The following flowcharts show the entire programming menu. It is highly recommended to keep these flowcharts handy while you learn how to operate this charger. There are two main ways to program the charger. A memory profile is available for setting and storing pertinent information for up to 40 different program sets;...
  • Page 19 Lithium Battery Program (LiPo/LiFe/Lilon/LiHV) BATTERY CHECK The charger is detecting the battery cell. WAIT... R shows the number of cells detected by the charger and S is R:3SER S:3SER CANCEL(STOP) the number of cells set by you on the previous screen. If the two numbers are not identical, press STOP to go back to the previous screen to recheck the number of cells of the battery pack that you set before going ahead.

  • Page 20: Various Information During The Process

    Lithium Battery Program (LiPo/LiFe/Lilon/LiHV) VARIOUS INFORMATION DURING THE PROCESS Press INC or DEC during the charging or discharging process to view further pertinent information on the LCD screen. Lp3s 1.5A 12.14V Real-time status: battery type, battery cell count, charge current, battery pack total voltage, elapsed time and charge capacity.

  • Page 21: Nimh/Nicd Battery Program

    NiMH/NiCd Battery Program NiMH/NiCd: This program is only suitable for charging/discharging NiMH/NiCd batteries. The D250 offers the following NiMH/NiCd charge modes: Charge, Auto Charge, Discharge, Re-Peak and Cycle. Selecting the Battery Type: After powering on the D250, press the INC or DEC button repeatedly until you reach the appropriate program for the battery type you wish to charge.
  • Page 22 NiMH/NiCd Battery Program After selecting the correct battery type, use the INC or DEC NiMH Auto CHARGE button to change the charge mode to the “Auto CHARGE” CURRENT 1.3A setting. Press the START button and the amp rate value will begin flashing.
  • Page 23 NiMH/NiCd Battery Program When discharging is complete, the screen will read “END: [ TIME: 00:04:04 ] 9.6V 00640mAh CUTOFF-VOL” and the charger will emit a ringing sound. The charger will display the elapsed time, end voltage and the discharged capacity in mAh. You can press the STOP button at any time during the discharging process to stop the discharge process.
  • Page 24 NiMH/NiCd Battery Program NiMH/NiCd Cycle Mode: The D250 makes cycling of NiMH/NiCd batteries easy. The process of discharging and recharging (cycling) can be performed automatically with one simple step and will improve the performance of NiMH/NiCd batteries. We strongly recommend cycling any battery that has been discharged and stored for a period of time.

  • Page 25: Pb Lead-Acid Battery Program

    Pb Lead-Acid Battery Program Additional NiMH/NiCd Process Information: During the NiMH/NiCd battery charging/discharging process the D250 can display a variety of information. Using the INC or DEC buttons, you can also view the following information: Delta Peak Voltage In Power Voltage NiMH Sensitivity Input Voltage Sensitivity setting...
  • Page 26 Pb Lead-Acid Battery Program Press the START button again and the nominal battery pack Pb Charge voltage will begin flashing. Use the INC or DEC button to set the 1.5A 12.0V(6P) voltage and the number of cells. Press and hold the START button for 3 seconds to start charging.

  • Page 27: Dc Power Supply

    DC Power Supply Your Ultimate Duo 250W can supply 150 Watts DC Power. You can use it to power equipments that require DC power. It converts standard household power 100-240V AC to 13.8V DC power. Operating Instruction BATT/PROGRAM Press the ENTER to enter the DC Power Supply program SYSTEM SETTING->...

  • Page 28: Battery Memory Set And Call Out

    Battery Memory Set and Call Out The charger can store up to 20 different charge/discharge profiles(each channel 10 sets) 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.
  • Page 29 Battery Memory Set and Call Out S A V E P R O G R A M S A V E . [ B A T T M E M O R Y 1 ] Indicate the battery type and battery cell of the saved profile. L i P o  7 .

  • Page 30: System Setting

    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.
  • Page 31 System Setting ITEM SELECTION DESCRIPTION N i M H S e n s i t i v i t y This program is for NiMH/NiCd battery only. D . P e a k D e f a u l t Default: 4mV/Cell When the charger detects the delta peak value reaches the value you set, the...

  • Page 32: Battery Voltage Meter

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

  • Page 33: Battery Resistance Meter

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

  • Page 34: Warning And Error Message

    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. C O N N E C T E R R O R Thebattery connection is wrong.

  • Page 35: Specification

    Specification DC Input Voltage : 11-18V AC Input Voltage: 100-240V Display Type: 2x16 LCD Display Backlight: Black Case Material: Metal Controls: Eight Buttons Case Size: 184x146x70mm Weight: 1293g DC Power Supply Output: 13.8V / Max. 150W PC Communications: USB Port for Firmware Upgrade External Port: 2-6S Balance Socket-XH, Temperature Probe Socket, Battery Socket, DC Input, Micro USB Port for PC.

  • Page 36: Conformity Declaration

    Conformity Declaration This appliance can be used by children aged from 14 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance.

  • Page 37: Commonly Used Terms

    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.

  • Page 38: 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.
  • Page 39 Latest version can be downloaded from www.skyrc.com If you have any question about this document, please contact SkyRC by sending a message to info@skyrc.cn All Rights Reserved. All specifications and figures are subject to change without notice. Printed in China 2017.02...

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