Topdon TB6000Pro - Battery Tester & Battery Charger Manual

WHAT'S IN THE BOX

TB6000Pro
User Manual

PRODUCT OVERVIEWS AND SOFTWARE DOWNLOADING

Product Overviews

1. 6 Battery Charging Modes: Under the standalone mode, TB6000Pro provides with you 6 different modes 12V/6A Norm, 12V/1A Repair, 12V/6A Supply, 12V/3A Small, 12V/6A Lithium-ion battery, 6V/3A Norm. (See figure 2.1.1) Once the charger is connected to the phone via BT, you can customize the charging process and parameters. (For details, please refer to Section 3)
2. Charging Status Indicator: Once the adapter is plugged into the socket and you've confirmed the charging mode, the indicator will light up and remain still, otherwise it remains off.
   Please unplug the adapter before conducting the battery tests and make sure the clamps are properly connected to the battery terminals.
3. Bluetooth Connection Status Indicator: If the TB6000Pro is under standalone mode and not paired to any phones, the Bluetooth indicator will keep flashing. Once it is paired, the indicator remains still.
4. Charging Steps Indicator: It shows you exactly which step you are in among the 9 charging steps.
5. Real-time Charging Voltage and Current: It presents you with the real-time charging current and voltage. The parameter refreshes every 2 seconds. When the following errors occur, it will display the corresponding error code: Er1: Short circuit or reverse polarity Er2: Overtemperature Er3: Charging timeout Er4: Battery is damaged, please switch to 12V Supply mode to attempt to recover the battery. Er5: Wrong mode, please select 12V charging mode.
6. Current Remaining Power
7. Mode Switch Button: Under the standalone mode, you can press the button to switch the charging modes. The pre-selected mode will keep flashing. Press twice in a row to start charging.

How to Download and Connect the TB6000Pro to Your Phone

• Please turn on the Bluetooth before setting up the connection.
• YOU CAN ONLY SET UP THE BLUETOOTH IN THE TB6000Pro APP.

1. For the iPhone, please go to the AppStore and search TB6000Pro.
2. For the Android, please go to the GooglePlay and search TB6000Pro.
3. To connect your phone with TB6000Pro via Bluetooth requires you to turn it on in Settings.
4. Or you can turn on the Bluetooth in Control Center or Notification Panel.
5. Open the TB6000Pro APP and tap the Bluetooth icon to establish connection with the unit.

HOW TO CHARGE A BATTERY?

To understand the 6 charging modes please refer to the chart below

To understand the 9-Step Smart Charging please refer to the figure 3.1.2

1. Check the battery's initial state, voltage, state of charging and state of health to ensure the stability of the battery before charging.
2. Charge the battery with pulse current to breakdown the sulfates that have built up over time in the aging battery to extend life.
3. Charge the battery with low current to prepare for the high-current charging.
4. Charge the battery with three stages of constant current that gradually rise to optimize charging.
5. Charge the battery with preset current until it reaches 80%.
6. Trickle charge the battery until it reaches 90%.
7. Remain the voltage at preset value until the charging current drops to 12.5% of the maximum value and keep charging the power to 95%.
8. Charge at 12.5% of the preset maximum current until the battery is charged to 100%.
9. Check if the voltage is lower than preset value. If it is turn back to step 8.

Standalone Charing Mode

1. When TB6000Pro is connected to the power supply, the charging modes will keep flashing. Press the Mode Switch Button to toggle between the modes.
2. Once you've selected the mode, press twice quickly to confirm the charging mode.
3. After the confirmation, it will automatically start the charging process from step one.

Bluetooth Charging Mode

1. Once you've confirmed the preparation steps are done, plug the adapter into a wall outlet and attach the clamps to the battery terminals.
2. Open the TB6000Pro, tap the Smart Charging/Quick Charging.

Smart Charging:
Under this mode, battery test is automatically performed before and after charging. Simply enter basic battery information and select the desired charging mode, then tap Start charging. A charging report will be automatically generated during the process.

Note:

1. Smart Charging is only applicable for 12V lead-acid batteries (Li-ion or 6V batteries are not supported).
2. To ensure accuracy of test results, only use the battery clamps to connect to the battery terminals under Smart Charging mode.

Quick Charging:
Under this mode, 6 charging modes are available, as well as DIY Mode. You can choose the preset charging mode to charge directly, or customize the charging mode according to the condition of the battery. (See figure 3.3.1)

3. Tap add mode, you will see the following screen. Here you can choose the battery type, reserve charging time, and adjust the maximum charging voltage and current. (See figure 3.3.2)
   
4. If the DIY Mode couldn't meet your needs, you can select the Expert Mode. In which, you can customize the charging mode even further. Meet your charging requirements by setting the voltage, current, duration and number of cycles for each charging step. (See figure 3.3.3)
   

HOW TO CONDUCT A BATTERY TEST?

• The battery testing function is only applicable for 6V & 12V lead-acid batteries.
• Only use the battery clamps to connect to the battery terminals when conducting a batter test.

1. Tap Test Management, then tap Battery Test.
2. Select the corresponding battery type (See figure 4.1.1). The specific battery type is usually listed on the battery label.
   
3. Select the corresponding battery standard (See figure 4.1.2). The specific battery standard will also be listed on the battery label.
   

• Please refer to the following table for specific battery standards and test ranges (See figure 4.1.3).
  The battery tester will test each battery according to the selected system and rating.
  

4. Input the battery capacity value and tap Battery Test to start the test (See figure 4.1.4).
   
5. After several seconds, the test result will be displayed.
6. To conduct a cranking test or charging test, please follow the on-screen instructions.

FAQ

Q: How to select the charging mode?
A: Please select the charging mode according to the battery type and capacity. We recommend that the current value should not be greater than 20% of the battery capacity value. For example, for a 20Ah battery, we recommend that the current is not greater than 4A.

Q: Will TB6000Pro stop charging automatically after the battery is fully charged?
A: Yes. TB6000Pro adopts 9-step smart charging. When the battery is fully charged, it will automatically stop charging without the risk of overcharging. If you still leave the battery connected, the charger will keep monitoring the battery status and will automatically start charging when the battery voltage falls below its target threshold.

Q: Can TB6000Pro charge multiple batteries simultaneously?
A: Yes. Please correctly connect these batteries in series or parallel before charging. If you have questions about the connection, you can consult the battery manufacturer or contact us for help.

Q: Is REPAIR mode applicable to all battery types?
A: No, it can't be used for lithium batteries. However, it is applicable to all types of lead-acid batteries.

Q: Why can't some batteries be used normally after repair?
A: Please consult the battery manufacturer whether the battery is completely damaged and whether it can be repaired.

Q: Why can't some batteries be charged?
A: Generally, a 12V battery with a voltage lower than 8.5V is damaged and cannot be charged normally. If the battery is damaged or Er4 error is reported, you can select the 12V Supply mode to recover battery charging.