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M9
Manual V1.0
2021.12
www.toolkitrc.com
ToolkitRC Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd
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@ToolkiRC 2021

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  • Page 1 Manual V1.0 2021.12 www.toolkitrc.com ToolkitRC Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd @ToolkiRC 2021...
  • Page 2: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing the M9 balance charger, please read this manual carefully before use. Key Points Tips Important Information Further information To ensure you have the best experience with this product, please scan the QR code below to stay up to date with news, information and firmware updates for your charger;...
  • Page 3: Safety

    Safety M9 allows input voltage of DC 7.0-35.0V. Ensure the charger is only connected to a suitable power source and correct polarity. 2. Do not use this product in hot, humid, flammable or explosive environments. 3. Please do not use this charger without supervision.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Introduction ............2 Key Points ............. 2 Further information..........2 Safety ..............3 Contents..............4 M9 Layout ............. 7 Quick start ............. 8 Charge and discharge settings ......9 1. Battery type setting ......... 9 2. The Cells Setting..........12 3. Work Mode............ 13 4.
  • Page 5 9. Cycle setting...........19 10. External load setting ........21 11. Smart battery setting ........21 Charge and discharge work......23 Accessibility............27 3. Signal output..........30 4. ESC test ............34 5. Power .............. 34 6,USB infomation ..........35 System settings ..........36 Customize function ...........
  • Page 6 Product description The M9 is a multifunctional tool that integrates functions such as a balance charger and discharger, a signal measuring device, and a signal source. Charges, discharges and balances (where  applicable) LiPo, LiHV, LiFe, Lion, LTO 1-8S, NiMh 1-20S, PB 1-10S batteries.
  • Page 7: M9 Layout

    M9 Layout Display Exit Output port Signal port Balance port USB A+C output Scroll wheel Front Speaker TF Card Cooling fan Input port Back @ToolkiRC 2021...
  • Page 8: Quick Start

    Quick start 1,Connect the 7-35V power supply to the input port on the back of the M9. 2,The display shows the boot logo and stays for 2 seconds. 3,A welcome sound (voice pack dependent) is played simultaneously. 4,After booting up, the screen enters the main interface as shown below: 5,Press and hold [Exit] to enter the auxiliary function...
  • Page 9: Charge And Discharge Settings

    Charge and discharge settings In the main interface, select and short press [OK] to enter the charging function, open the battery selection option in system settings, and the following interface will be displayed. 1. Battery type setting Scroll [Scroll Wheel], and select one of the presets, or create a new battery.
  • Page 10 Move the cursor to [Battery Type] and press [OK] to modify the battery type, the display is as follows: The charger supports charging and discharging of 6 types of batteries: Lipo, LiHV, LiFe, Lion, LTO, NiMh, and PB. There is also a smart battery mode to choose from. @ToolkiRC 2021...
  • Page 11 After selecting the battery type that matches the battery on charge, short press [OK] and [Exit] to save and return to the previous interface. ================================================= Warning: 1. Ensure the correct battery type has been selected prior to charging. An incorrect choice may damage the battery and/or become a fire hazard.
  • Page 12: The Cells Setting

    2.70V. 6, NiMh: often called NiMH battery, nominal voltage 1.20V. 7, PB: often called lead-acid battery, nominal voltage 2.00V. ================================================== 2. Cell Setting Move the cursor to [Battery Section], then press [OK] to modify the number of cells. The display is as follows: Rotate the [Scroll wheel] to adjust the value.
  • Page 13: Work Mode

    =================================== Tips: connected battery over-discharged or over-charged, this may cause an incorrect cell-count, in which case the cell number needs to be adjusted normally. 2. If the cell count is set incorrectly, it may lead to overcharging, which can present itself as a fire risk. 3.
  • Page 14: Discharge Mode

    Lipo, LiHV, LiFe, Lion, LTO batteries can be charged, discharged, and stored. NiMh battery can be charged, discharged, or cycled. PB battery can be charged and discharged. Short press [OK] and [Exit] to take effect and return to the previous interface. 4.
  • Page 15: Input Maxvoltage

    3. External mode: when the input port is connected to a discharge load and the output port is connected to the battery, it can be discharged through this function. Max 20.0A@600W discharge. 5. Max input voltage When the discharge mode is selected to recycle, the Max input voltage option will appear.
  • Page 16: End Voltage Setting (Tvc)

    discharging. Setting high overvoltage may damage the input power =================================== 6. End voltage setting (TVC) Move the cursor to [End Voltage] and press [OK] to modify the end voltage for the individual cells. When charging, it is the charge cut-off voltage, and the range is plus or minus 50mV of the full voltage.
  • Page 17: Current Setting

    plus or minus 50mV of full voltage. 4. Nomenclature: TVC: English abbreviation for terminal voltage control ================================================= 7. Current setting Move the cursor to the [Charge Current] or [DisCHG Current] position, and press [OK] to modify the current. Rotate [Scroll Wheel] to adjust the value, step by 0.1A. Scroll [Scroll Wheel] quickly to increase or decrease.
  • Page 18: Nimh Setting (Peakv)

    2.0-4.0A. 2. The charge /discharge current is only valid in the corresponding work mode. 3. For the discharge mode setting, please refer to the <System Settings> chapter of this manual. ================================================== 8. NiMH setting (PeakV) When the battery type is NiMH, the peak voltage value when the battery is fully charged can be set, the range of which can be set is 5mV-15mV, as shown below: ===================================...
  • Page 19: Cycle Setting

    9. Cycle setting When the battery type is NiMh, and under cycle mode, the option of Cycle time and Rest time will appear, as shown below: Move the cursor to [Cycle times] and press [OK] to set the range of cycle times to 2-12. charger will follow...
  • Page 20 Move the cursor to [Rest time] and press [OK] to set the rest time of cycle charge. The range is 2 minutes to 10 minutes. As shown below: @ToolkiRC 2021...
  • Page 21: External Load Setting

    10. External load setting When external discharge is selected as the discharge mode, the external load setting will appear. Set the wattage according to the external load used. As shown below: 11. Smart battery setting When UAV battery is selected as the battery type, there are only two options for battery setting: drone type and Max current.
  • Page 22 Move the cursor to [Drone model] and press [OK] to select between different drone models. As shown below: Move the cursor to [Max Current] and press [OK] to set the charge current. The range is 0.5A to 20A. @ToolkiRC 2021...
  • Page 23: Charge And Discharge Work

    Charge and discharge work When charging and discharging starts, the charger enters the following interface: Rotate [Scroll Wheel] on this interface to toggle between three different displays. P1: Power selection in system settings 24.01V: Input voltage 0.0Wh: Accumulated power consumption 45.0℃: The internal temperature of the charger V : Constant voltage sign C: Constant current sign 24.01V: Main port voltage...
  • Page 24 T 24.00V: Total voltage measured at balance lead. -.---v : No battery connected Short press [OK] to dynamically set the charge current or stop charging. As shown below: To end the charge and discharge process, short press [OK], move the cursor to [Stop], short press [OK], stop charging and return to the main interface.
  • Page 25 5.2m Ω : Internal resistance of the first battery cell ..T:32mΩ: Total of internal resistance. Scroll [Scroll Wheel] to switch to the third page, which shows general information. As shown below: @ToolkiRC 2021...
  • Page 26 Charging: Indicates the current charging status 4.20V/2.00A: end voltage/charge current 48.2W: The current charging power =================================== Tips: 1. When charging and discharging, never leave the cells unattended. 2. When charging and discharging lithium batteries, balancing only occurs if the balance plug connected.
  • Page 27: Accessibility

    set to automatic, make sure that the cell count matches what is detected. =================================== Accessibility After selecting and long pressing [Exit] in the main interface, you can enter the auxiliary function interface, as shown below: 1. Measure resistance Short press [OK] to test the internal resistance of the connected battery and return to the main interface display.
  • Page 28 2. Measure signal Move the cursor to measure signal, short press [OK] to enter the signal test interface. Scroll [Scroll wheel] to select the signal type. Select PWM, as shown below: Select PPM, as shown below: @ToolkiRC 2021...
  • Page 29 Select SBUS, scroll [Scroll wheel] to display [channels 1-8], [channels 9-16], and overall status. As shown below: @ToolkiRC 2021...
  • Page 30: Signal Output

    3. Signal output Move the cursor to Signal Output, short press [OK] to enter the Signal Output interface Scroll [Scroll wheel] to select the type of signal to @ToolkiRC 2021...
  • Page 31 be tested. Choose PWM. Scroll the [Scroll Wheel], move the cursor to [Manual], press [OK] to set the output mode, which can be set to manual, auto 1, auto 2, and auto 3. In manual mode, you can change pulse width and cycle values by using the cursor.
  • Page 32 Select SBUS, scroll [Scroll wheel] to move the cursor to the value of the channel to be modified. Press [OK] to modify the output pulse width value of this channel. As shown the following 3 pictures: @ToolkiRC 2021...
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  • Page 34: Esc Test

    4. ESC test Select ESC test with the cursor, short press [OK] to enter the ESC test mode, scroll [Scroll wheel], move the cursor to pulse width/ cycle, press [OK] to change the corresponding value. As shown below: 5. Power Select the adjustable power supply with the cursor, and short press [OK] to enter.
  • Page 35: 6,Usb Infomation

    6,USB infomation Select USB information with the cursor, and short press [Enter] to view USB information: @ToolkiRC 2021...
  • Page 36: System Settings

    System settings After long pressing [OK] in the main interface, you can enter the system setting interface Short press to expand the settings. As shown below: @ToolkiRC 2021...
  • Page 37 Input settings: Input power related settings, Power selection: Preset power 1, power 2, power 3 Power type: Choose between battery pack and adapter. For battery packs, recycle mode is enabled, for adapters, recycle mode is disabled. Max power: Maximum wattage allowed via the input port during charging.
  • Page 38 temperature of the environment exceeds this value. Safe time: The maximum time limit for continuous charging/discharging operation. Safe capacity: The maximum accumulated capacity for a charging/discharging session. Personalization: Short press to expand settings. As shown below: Backlight: The backlight brightness level of the display, can be set from 1-10 Operation volume: The volume of the scroll wheel, can be set to off, low, medium, and high.
  • Page 39 etc. Theme style: Can be set to light and dark themes Battery selection: Option to show/hide frequently used parameters. Work completed: Whether to stop or trickle charge after charge complete. Balance start Vol: Balance cells prior to full current charge. Continuous work: Enables/disables...
  • Page 40: Customize Function

    SOUNDS stores voice files. The modification instructions are as follows: 1,Boot image When the M9 is turned on, it will automatically read the file named logo.bmp in the LOGO folder. If the file is successfully read, the image will be displayed as the startup page.
  • Page 41: Broadcast Voice

    =================================== 2. Broadcast voice When in use, the M9 will read the voice files in the SOUNDS folder. The voice files in each language are classified into separate folders. The description of the folders and files is as follows:...
  • Page 42: Other Functions

    =================================== Other functions 1. Firmware upgrade After connecting the M9 to the computer with the USB cable in the box, the computer will recognize a USB drive named Toolkit. Download the upgrade file app.upg from the official Toolkit RC website and overwrite the files in the drive to upgrade the firmware.
  • Page 43 53°C, the fan turns on full-speed to enhance heat dissipation. 6. Manual voltage calibration With the M9 powered off, press and hold the [roller]. without releasing the roller, connect the power supply, and the system will enter the manual voltage calibration mode.
  • Page 44: Specifications

    Specifications Input 7-35V@MAX25A LiPo LiHV LiFe Lion LTO@1-8S Battery type NiMh @1-20S Pb @1-10S Balance 1000mA @4.2V Accuracy <0.005V Power 0.1-20A@600W Discharge 0.1-20A@600W Rec/Ext Mode power 0.1-3A@20W Internal Mode USB A+C 5-20V@65W PD QC PPS AFC SCP Voltage 1.0V-5.0V @1-6S Internal 0.1mΩ-99Ω...

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