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F6 4-Channel DC Smart Charger Operating Instructions...
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F6 4-Channel DC Smart Charger Thank you for purchasing the HOTA series of smart c h a rg e r s . P l e a s e re a d t h i s I n s t r u c t i o n s c a re f u l l y before use so as to use the product better .
Contents Product Overview 1、Specifications 2、Introduction 3、Warnings and Safety Notes 4、Recommended Way of Connection 5、Balance port connection and Notes 6、Mutli-Function port 7、Standard battery types and task parameters Operation and setup 1、How to confirm the Charging Current 2、Operative Skills 3、Display of the working status 4、Charger Settings 5、Charger Settings >Task Parameters 6、Charger Settings >System Parameters...
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A 4-Channel DC charging system that can handle tasks under any circumstance. A powerful function of combined charging F6 can concentrate the output power of two channels on one battery, making the combined charging power up to 500W and combined charging current up to 22A .
Lead Acid(Pb) : 1~12S(2~24V) Eneloop : 1~14S Net weight 475g Temperature protection, Time Protection, Capacity protection, Input reverse protection,Output reverse protection, Short circuit protection, Protection Output overcurrent protection, Output overvoltage protection, overcharge Function protection,over discharge protection . F6 4-Channel DC Smart Charger...
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8. DC Input port 13. Update port for 1 and 2 channels 4. Balance port 9. Balance port 14. Multi-function port 5. Battery port 10. Battery port 15. Update port for 3 and 4 channels F6 4-Channel DC Smart Charger...
1、Connect power supply to the charger, wait for the system to complete its self-checking ; 2、Choose the channel that is linked with the battery ; 3、Through scrolling the Speed Shuttle key and the screen to set the task parameters suitable for the battery ; 4、Enjoy。 F6 4-Channel DC Smart Charger...
1. The detection balance port of this product is suitable for lithium battery packs; 2. When the battery is connected, it is aligned with the " - " sign . The diagram above shows the alignment of the balance plug; F6 4-Channel DC Smart Charger...
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1. Connect to the RC airplane control servo 2. Connect to the RC airplane receiver or RF transmitter RC airplane control servo connects to the RC airplane receiver or RF transmitter Multi-function port connects to the Multi-function port F6 4-Channel DC Smart Charger...
Be very careful to choose the correct voltage for different types of batteries otherwise it may cause damages to them. Incorrect settings could cause the battery to burn or to explode , leading to injury of people or loss of property. F6 4-Channel DC Smart Charger...
Task" menu to adjust the task’s current ; 3.Long press the Channel switch key can end the task of current channel quickly or enter the "Task Settings" menu of the channel . Channel switch key Speed Shuttle Key F6 4-Channel DC Smart Charger...
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2. In the standby state,long press the speed shuttle key to enter "Charger Settings" ; 3. Short press CH key to display the channel you choose; 4. Long press the CH key to stop the current task of double channels . F6 4-Channel DC Smart Charger...
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3. After selecting the corresponding channel, short press the speed shuttle key can pop up the "Task Settings" menu. 4. Short press CH key can switch the channel ; 5. Long press the speed shuttle key to enter the “Charger Settings” menu. F6 4-Channel DC Smart Charger...
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3. When the charge task is executing, short press the speed shuttle key can pop up the "Adjust Task” menu to adjust the charge current ; long press the CH key can stop the current task ; 4. Enjoy. F6 4-Channel DC Smart Charger...
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( At that time, press the speed shuttle key to stop the task before removing the battery) 2.Long press the CH key can stop the current task; 3. Short press the CH key can switch the channel . F6 4-Channel DC Smart Charger...
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3. When the discharge task is executing, short press the speed shuttle key can pop up the "Adjust Task” menu to adjust the discharge current ; long press the CH key can stop the current task; 4. Enjoy. F6 4-Channel DC Smart Charger...
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3. When the External discharge task is executing, short press the speed shuttle key can pop up the “Adjust Task" menu to adjust the external discharge current ; long press the CH key can stop the current task; 4. Enjoy. F6 4-Channel DC Smart Charger...
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3. When the storage task is executing, short press the speed shuttle key can pop up the"Adjust Task" menu to adjust the storage current ; long press the CH key can stop the current task; 4. Enjoy. F6 4-Channel DC Smart Charger...
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3. When the balance task is executing, short press the speed shuttle key can pop up the“Adjust Task" menu to adjust the balance current ; long press the CH key can stop the current task; 4. Enjoy. F6 4-Channel DC Smart Charger...
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3. When the task of Regenerative Discharge is executing, short press the speed shuttle key can pop up the "Adjust Task” menu to adjust the Regenerative Discharge current ; long press the CH key can stop the current task ; 4. Enjoy. F6 4-Channel DC Smart Charger...
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3. When the task of charging is executing, short press the speed shuttle key can pop up the "Adjust Task” menu to adjust the charging current ; long press the CH key can stop the current task. 4. Enjoy. F6 4-Channel DC Smart Charger...
Used for channel 4 data calibration System Self-checking Start self—checking of the charger Factory Settings Restore all parameters to factory settings(User calibration data clean up) System Info Display system information, serial number Back Exit charger settings F6 4-Channel DC Smart Charger...
Cut off when the current is less than the ratio between task completed End Current current and set up current Trickle Charge Whether to turn on trickle charge: On or Off Back Exit to the upper menu F6 4-Channel DC Smart Charger...
Device Name the device, long press the speed shuttle key to exit Back Exit to the upper menu Buzzer volume:if set as OFF, the operation sound will be blocked, but not the sound of error warning F6 4-Channel DC Smart Charger...
, it the receiver. of the PWM output are automat- arm. automatically controls the angle ically detected, then converted of the swing arm. into the steering output shaft rotation angle value. F6 4-Channel DC Smart Charger...
Select battery's strings: 1~6S ; if balance port is inserted, it is automatically tested, no Cell Count need to do any settings Select current, charging/storage 0.1~ 15.0A, discharge 0.1 ~ 3.0A , external discharge Current Setting 1.0~ 15.0 A Start Task Start to execute task Back Back F6 4-Channel DC Smart Charger...
Operation and Setup Task Settings and Notes The F6 smart charger operates in a series charging mode. When connecting to the battery, the battery output cable must be connected. For lithium batteries, it is strongly recommended to connect the balance ports for balanced charging so as to ensure that the charger can accurately monitor the voltage of each cell and balance the cells having poor consistency.
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The charger's charging ability is much larger than the discharge capacity; in the balance operation , selecting voltage equal or larger than the current battery voltage usually lets user attain faster effect in balancing. F6 4-Channel DC Smart Charger...
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Regenerative Discharge Function The F6 smart charger has a regenerative discharge power up to a capacity of 250W x 4 ,which can take the battery power of the output ends back to input end's battery in the balance way . There is no...
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,the performance of it gradually decreases, this phenomenon of voltage drop will become more and more obvious. Using larger charging current for charging will also lead to more significant voltage drop after a fully charge. Input port Output port Output port Output port Output port F6 4-Channel DC Smart Charger...
Product Qualification Declaration F6 Smart Charger confirms to the relevant commands in Chapter 15B :2017 of the FCC Testing Standards Result EN 60950-1:2006+A11:2009+A1:2010+A12:2011+A2:2013 EN 62311:2008 ETSI EN 301 489-1 V2.2.0(2017-03) ETSI EN 301 489-3 V2.1.1(2017-03) ETSI EN 303 417 V1.1.1(2017-09)
1)Failure or damage caused by improper use or disassembly, attachment or modifi cation as specified in the Instructions. 2)Failure or damage caused by natural disasters, falls, collisions, and improper voltage. F6 4-Channel DC Smart Charger...
Take it to the garbage collection center for classification. Statement The F6 Smart Charger is designed for the battery types listed in this Instructions. The company does not bear any responsibility if the user uses the charger for purposes other than those listed in the Instructions. We can not be sure if you ever read the instructions carefully before using them, nor can we control how you use and store the product.
11. Please do not cover the fan outlet on the charger. Do not use it in direct sunlight, confined spaceor high temperature environment. In those cases, the temperature protection mecha nism insidethe charger may activate so that charging and discharge cannot be performed normally. F6 4-Channel DC Smart Charger...
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Add: Website: www.hota-exp.com Floor 2, Building 2, Guorun Industrial Park, Min Zhi, Longhua District, Shenzhen, China Tel: 0755-28180135 E-mail: info@hota-exp.com...
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