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- Page 1 BALANCE CHARGER / DISCHARGER / POWER SUPPLY Instruction Manual [Version 1.2]...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction 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 Meter Battery Resistance Meter... -
Page 3: Introduction
We hope you have many years of pleasure and success with your new battery charger. SKYRC D400 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. - Page 4 Balance Lead Socket Output Socket 4mm Banana Plug Alter Values See the Status of Individual Cells in Balance Charge Mode Resume or Start Charge Processes Power Switch AC Socket 100-240V DC Output DC Input 11-18V Cooling Fan · 02 D400...
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Page 5: Special Features
Special Features Twin-channel Charger SKYRC D400 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 6 Adaptable to Various Type of Lithium Battery SKYRC D400 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 7 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. D400 05 ·...
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Page 8: Warning And Safety Notes
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 D400... - Page 9 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. D400 07 ·...
- Page 10 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 D400...
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Page 11: Program Flow Chart
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) D400 09 ·... -
Page 12: Operation
If you have no request for LiPo Battery program, please press the BATT PROG/STOP button to enter BATT PROGRAM screen. · 10 D400... -
Page 13: Power And Battery Connection
Power and Battery Connection 1. Connecting to power source There are two kinds of inputs for SKYRC D400, DC 11-18V and AC 100-240V. AC 100-240V power source connection. 12V DC Battery / DC power supply connection. D400 11 ·... - Page 14 BATT/PROGRAM BAL.Connection SYSTEM SETTING The balance wire attached to the battery must be connected to the charger with the black wire aligned with the negative marking. Ensure correct polarity! 2) NiMH/NiCd or Pb Battery Connection NiMH · 12 D400...
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Page 15: Operating Program
Channel 1 and Channel 2 is identical. 1. Connection Connecting to power source There are two kinds of inputs for SKYRC D400, DC 11-18V and AC 100-240V. A. Operating in AC mode SKYRC D400 comes with built in switching power supply. You can connect the AC power cord directly to the main AC socket. - Page 16 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 D400 while charging. WARNING: Failure to connect as shown in this diagram will damage this charger.
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Page 17: Lithium Battery Program (Lipo/Life/Lilon/Lihv)
INC and DEC to change the value and press START/ ENTER to confirm your setting. START/ENTER Program Start LiPo BALANCE CHG 2.0A 11.1V (3S) Press and hold START/ENTER for 3 seconds to start the program. START/ENTER > 3 Seconds D400 15 ·... - Page 18 FINISHED” and the charger will emit a ringing sound. The charger also displays battery voltage, charging capacity and [ Time: 00: 45: 32 ] elapsed time. 16.8V 2600mAh Program Stop During the charging process, press STOP to stop the charging process. · 16 D400...
- Page 19 Temperature probe needs to be connected to show external temperature. Int. Temp 37°C Temp Cut-Off Cut off temperature. Safety Time Safety timer ON and duration of time in minutes. ON 200min Capacity Cut-Off Capacity cut-off ON and value of the set capacity limit. 5000mAh D400 17 ·...
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Page 20: Nimh/Nicd Battery Program
NiMH/NiCd charge modes: Charge, Auto Charge, Discharge, Re-Peak and Cycle. Selecting the Battery Type: After powering on the D400, press the INC or DEC button repeatedly until you reach the appropriate program for the battery type you wish to charge. For this example we have chosen the “NiMH BATT“... - Page 21 Follow the instructions provided on your battery when setting the voltage cut-off. The D400 will stop discharging when the battery has reached the preset voltage cut-off. Press and hold the START button for 3 seconds to start discharging.
- Page 22 A five-minute cool-down delay occurs after each re-peak charge. IN RE-PEAK MODE, THE D400 USES THE CHARGE AMPERAGE AND VOLTAGE SETTINGS ENTERED IN CHARGE MODE.
- Page 23 Once the cycling process is complete, the screen will read “END: CYCLE” and the charger will emit a ringing sound. The D400 will display the charge/discharge capacity for each cycle. Using the + and - buttons, you can scroll through this data for each cycle.
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Page 24: Pb Lead-Acid Battery Program
Pb Lead-Acid Battery Program Additional NiMH/NiCd Process Information: During the NiMH/NiCd battery charging/discharging process the D400 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... - Page 25 Additional Pb Process Information: During the Pb battery charging/discharging process the D400 can display a variety of information. Using the INC or DEC buttons you can also view the following information: Capacity cut-...
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Page 26: Dc Power Supply
Please check the total loading of your equipments before using DC power supply. If the loading of DC power supply is over 150 Watts or output current is over 10A, following error message will be displayed on the screen. DC SOURCE OUTPUT OVER LAOD · 24 D400... -
Page 27: Battery Memory Set And Call Out
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 D400 25 ·... - Page 28 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 ) · 26 D400...
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Page 29: System Setting
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 D400 27 ·... - Page 30 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. · 28 D400...
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Page 31: Battery Meter
The screen indicate the total voltage, the highest M A I N 2 5 . 1 3 V H 4 . 2 0 0 V L 4 . 1 8 2 V voltage and the lowest voltage. D400 29 ·... -
Page 32: Battery Resistance Meter
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. · 30 D400... -
Page 33: Warning And Error Message
The battery voltage is higher than the maximum voltage B A T T E R Y W A S F U L L which the user sets when charging in balance mode. D400 31 ·... -
Page 34: Using The Charge Control Software "Charge Master
“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. THESETCONTAINS 1. SKYRC Ultimate Duo 400W 2. -
Page 35: Specification
Discharge Cut-off Voltage: NiMH/NiCd: 0.1-1.1V/cell LiPo: 3.0-3.3V/cell LiIon: 2.9—3.2V/cell LiFe: 2.6-2.9V/cell LiHV: 3.1-3.4V/cell Pb: 1.8V Discharge Wattage: 36Wx2 Balance Cells: 2-7 cells Memory: 10x2 Different Charge/Discharge Profiles Charge Method: CC/CV for Lithium Types and Lead (Pb) Batteries Delta-peak Sensitivity for NiMH/NiCd. D400 33 ·... -
Page 36: Conformity Declaration
They can take this product for environmental safe recycling. The D400 Charger satisfy all relevant and mandatory CE directives and FCC Part 15 Subpart B: 2016. For EC directives:... -
Page 37: Commonly Used Terms
-.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. D400 35 ·... -
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 D400 37 ·...
- Page 40 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 2016.11...