Microprocessor controlled high-performance rapid charger/discharger with integrated balancer, 250watts of charging power usb pc link and firmware upgrade, temperature sensor
Microprocessor controlled high-performance and rapid charger/discharger for nicd/nimh, liio/lipo/life, and pb batteries, external discharge module link, usb communication port, temperature sensor, pwm motor driver (21 pages)
Microprocessor controlled high-perfomance rapid charger/discharger with integrated balancer, 280 watts of charging power usb pc link and firmware upgrade, temperature sensor (22 pages)
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Operating Manual BC6HP Microprocessor controlled high-performance rapid charger/discharger with integrated balancer, 250watts of charging power USB PC link and firmware upgrade, Temperature sensor Charge current up to 10A, discharge current up to 7A, 1 to 6 series of LiIo/LiPo/LiFe, 1 to 18 cells of NiCd/NiMH, 2 to 24V of Lead-acid (Pb) * We reserve the right to commit modifications.
Thank you for purchasing the e-STATION BC6HP charger. You get a rapid charger/discharger with integrated balancing circuit, which is computerised with a high performance microprocessor and specialised operating software. Please read this operating manual completely and attentively as it contains a wide variety of specific programming and safety information.
Temperature limit(*) : The temperature of the battery on charging will rise by its internal chemical reaction. If you set the limit of temperature the process will be expired forcibly when the limit has been reached. Processing time limit : You can also restrain the maximum processing time to prevent from any possible defect.
Warnings and safety notes Never leave the charge unsupervised when it is connected to its power supply. If any malfunction is observed immediately terminate the process and refer to the operation manual. Keep away the unit from dust, damp, rain, heat direct sunshine and vibration. Do not drop it.
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voltage level: 2.0V/cell (Lead-acid) max. charge voltage: 2.46V/cell allowable fast charge current: 0.4C or less discharge voltage cut off level: 1.75V/cell or higher Do not attempt to charge or discharge the following types of battery. - Battery pack, which consists of different types of cell (including different manufacturers).
Program flow chart ENTER START LiXX LiXX LiXX LiPo battery CHARGE FAST CHG BALANCE TYPE TYPE STOP STOP LiXX LiXX ENTER START DISCHARGE STORAGE LiFe battery TYPE TYPE STOP STOP ENTER START LiIo battery TYPE TYPE STOP STOP ENTER START NiXX NiMH NiXX...
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Initial parameters setup (User Program Setup) BC6HP will be operated with the default value of the essential user settings when it is connected to a 12V DC input power source for the first time. The screen displays the following information in sequence and the user can change the value of parameter on each screen.
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Default; If you do not know much about this function, or for ordinary batteries, select this mode. 12mV/cell for NiCd or 8mV/cell for NiMH will be used. This restrains the delta-peak voltage detection until NiMH/NiCd D.Peak the time has reached. This prevents a premature Delay time 15min cut-off from the battery of high internal resistance.
The beep sounds at every time pressing the buttons Key Beep to confirm your action. The beep or melody sounded Buzzer at various times during operation to alert different Display mode changes. These audible sounds can be on or off. This program monitors the voltage of input battery.
Lithium battery (LiIo/LiPo/LiFe) program These programs are only suitable for charging and discharging Lithium batteries with a nominal voltage of 3.3V(LiFe), 3.6V(LiIo) and 3.7V(LiPo) per cell. The final voltage of charge process is very important; it should be precisely matched with the charged voltage of the battery.
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Charging Lithium battery at balance mode This is for balancing the voltages of Lithium batteries of the battery pack to be charged. To do this, the battery pack being charged should have the individual cell connector, and connect it to the individual port at the right side of charger with a suitable connection cable that fits with your battery pack.
'FAST' charging 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 term 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 at end of CV term.
Discharging Lithium battery The value of discharge current on the left side of LiPo[0] DISCHG screen may not exceed 1C for a maximum safety. 2.0A 9.0V(3S) The final voltage at the end of discharge is on the Display right according to the cell count and type of battery. DEC INC For LiPo, it is 3.0V/cell.
NiMH/NiCd battery program These programs are for charging or discharging NiMH (Nickel-Metal-Hydride) or NiCd (Nickel-Cadmium) battery commonly used for R/C model applications. Charging NiCd/NiMH battery This program simply charges the battery using the NiMH[0] CHARGE A current you set. You can select charge current mode in CUR LIMIT 5.0A ‘A’(automatic) or ‘M’(manual).
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Cycle (C>D, D>C) mode NiMH/NiCd battery Set the sequence on the left and the number of NiMH[0] CYCLE cycle on the right. You can use this function for DCHG>CHG balancing, refreshing and break-in the battery. To Display avoid rising temperature of the battery, there will a brief cool-off period that already fixed at 'User program setup' after each charge and discharge TYPE...
Pb (lead-sulphuric acid) battery program This is programmed for charging and discharging Pb (lead-acid) battery of nominal voltage from 2 to 24V. Pb batteries are totally different from NiCd or NiMH batteries. They can only deliver relatively lower current compare to their capacity, and similar restrictions definitely apply to charge.
Various information during the process You can inquire various information on LCD screen during charging or discharging process. When you press ‘DEC’ button the charger shows the establishment of user settings. And also you can monitor the voltage of individual cell by pressing ‘INC’ button when the individual connection cable is linked to the Lithium battery being processed.
Warning and error messages BC6HP incorporates a various functions of protective and monitoring the system to verify functions and the state of its electronics. In any case of occurring error, the screen displays the cause of error that is self-explanatory with audible sound. The output is connected to a battery with incorrect polarity.
Glossary of terms Amps(A): The unit of measure for charge or discharge electric current. The program of the charger will show most of the current in amps(A) at its LCD screen. Milli-amps(mA): The electric current, being amps(A) multiplied by 1000 and noted as 'mA'.
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Balancing the multi Lithium battery packs You can charge and balance several Lithium batteries at the same time, by using optional ‘Multi-board adaptor’(*). Please note that the battery packs being charged should have same capacity and cell-count. * Part no. EAC143, EAC144, EAC148 and EAC149. Please read the instructions come with the board for the maximum safety.
(invoice or receipt). This warranty does not cover the damage due to wear, overloading, incompetent handling or using of incorrect accessories. BANTAM Inc. Electrical equipment marked with #623 Unitech Ville 1141-2 the cancelled waste bin symbol...
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