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  • Page 2: Specifications

    INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the B6 LiPro Balance Charger by iMAX.This product is a rapid charger with a high performance microprocessor and specialized operating software. Please read this entire operating manual completely and attentively before using this product, as it covers a wide range of information on operating and safety.

  • Page 3: Special Features

    SPECIAL FEATURES SPECIAL FEATURES Optimized operating software B6 features the so-called AUTO function that set the feeding current during the process of charging or discharging. Especially for Lithium batteries, it can prevent the overcharging which may lead to an explosion due to the user's fault. It can disconnect the circuit automatically and alarm once detecting any malfunction.
  • Page 4 SPECIAL FEATURES Maximum safety Delta-peak sensitivity: The automatic charge termination program based on the principle of the Delta-peak voltage detection. When the battery's voltage exceeds the threshold, the process will be terminated automatically. Automatic charging current limit You can set up the upper limit of the charging current when charging your NiCd or NiMH battery; it is useful for the NiMH battery of low impedance and capacity in the 'AUTO' charging mode.
  • Page 5 SPECIAL FEATURES Cyclic charging/discharging 1 to 5 cyclic and continuous process of charge>discharge or discharge>charge is operable for battery refreshing and Balancing to stimulate the battery’s activity.
  • Page 6 Output charge lead Input power cable 4mm banana plug 11-18V DC Balance lead sockets LCD screen JST-XH ports .Scroll through the Main Menu .Resume or start charge processes .Stop any charge processes .Confirm an action Alter values See the status of individual cells in balance charge mode...

  • Page 7: Lithium Polymer Balance Charge Program Connection Diagram

    LITHIUM POLYMER BALANCE CHARGE PROGRAM CONNECTION DIAGRAM LITHIUM POLYMER BALANCE CHARGE PROGRAM CONNECTION DIAGRAM This diagram shows the correct way to connect your battery to the B6charger while charging in the balance charge program mode only. WARNING: Failure to connect as shown in this diagram will damage this charger. The main battery leads must be connected along with the balance lead connector as shown before charging your battery ..

  • Page 8: Warning And Safety Notes

    WARNING AND SAFETY NOTES WARNING AND SAFETY NOTES These warnings and safety notes are particularly important.Please follow the instructions for maximum safety; otherwise the charger and the battery can be damagedor at worst it can cause a fire. Never leave the charger unattended when it is connected to its power supply. If any malfunction is found, TERMINATE THE PROCESS AT ONCE and refer to the operation manual.
  • Page 9 WARNING AND SAFETY NOTES NiCd/NiMH Voltage level: 1.2V/cell Allowable fast charge current: 1C-2C (depends on the ..performance of cell) Discharge voltage cut off level: 0.85V/cell (NiCd), 1.0V/cell(NiMH) Li-ion Voltage level: 3.6V/cell Max. charge voltage: 4.1V/cell Allowable fast charge current: 1C or less Min.
  • Page 10 WARNING AND SAFETY NOTES To avoid short circuit between the charge lead always connect the charge cable to the charger first, then connect the battery. Reverse the sequence when disconnecting. Do not connect more than one battery pack to this charger at any one time. Never attempt to charge or discharge the following types of batteries.
  • Page 11 WARNING AND SAFETY NOTES Please bear in mind the following points before commencing charging: “ Did you select the appropriate program suitable for the type of battery you are charging? “ Did you set up adequate current for charging or discharging? “...
  • Page 12 WARNING AND SAFETY NOTES Always refer to the manual by the battery manufacturer pertaining to charging methods, recommended charging current and charging time. Especially, the Lithium battery should be charged according the charging instruction provided by the manufacturer strictly. Attention should be paid to the connection of Lithium battery especially. Do not attempt to disassemble the battery pack arbitrarily Please get highlighted that Lithium battery packs can be wired in parallel and in series.

  • Page 13: Program Flow Chart

    WARNING AND SAFETY NOTES Program flow chart Start Start Program Select LiXX Enter Enter LiXX Charge LiXX Balance Lithium Battery Fast Charge Bat. Type Stop LiXX LiXX Discharge Storage Start Enter Program Select NiMH NiMH NiMH Charge NiMH Battery Discharge Cycle ‘Aut/Man’...
  • Page 14 WARNING AND SAFETY NOTES As default this charger will be set to typical user settings when it is connected to a 12V battery for the first time. The screen displays the following information in sequence and the user can change the parameter on each screen. If you need to alter the parameter value in the program, press Start/Enter key to make it...
  • Page 15 WARNING AND SAFETY NOTES The screen shows the nominal voltage of Lithium battery. There are LiFe LiFe L i F e three kinds of Lithium battery: LiFe(3.3V), Lilo(3.6V) or LiPo(3.7V). This V . T y p e 3 . 3 V V.Type V.Type 3.3V...
  • Page 16 WARNING AND SAFETY NOTES There is a 3-pin port on the left of the charger used as USB interface or temperature sensor port. If the screen displays temperature, you can use the optional temperature probe to connect to the surface of the battery. If it is set as the USB port, you can connect the charger to your PC through the optional USB cable to monitor the charging process through optional software.

  • Page 17: Safe Timer Calculation

    Safe timer Calculation Safe timer Calculation When charging NiCd or NiMH batteries, divide the capacity by current, then divide the result by 11.9, set this number of minutes as the value for safety timer setting. If the charger stopped at this time threshold, about 140% of the capacity will have been fed into the battery.

  • Page 18: Charging Of Lithium Battery

    Charging of Lithium battery Charging of Lithium battery The left side of the first line shows the type of battery you choose. NiMH Sensitivity L i P o B A L A N C E The value on the left of the second line of the charger is current 2 .

  • Page 19: Individual Cell Connection Diagram (Pin-Assignment Of 8-Pin)

    Charging of Lithium battery The value on the left side of the second lines sets the charge NiCd Sensitivity L i P o F A S T C H G current. The value on the right side of the second lines sets the 2 .

  • Page 20: Fast Charging Of Lithium Battery

    Fast charging of Lithium battery Fast charging of Lithium battery Charging current will become lower when it progress to the end of charging. A specific CV process will be reduced to end the charging L i P o F A S T C H G 2 .

  • Page 21: Discharging Of Lithium Battery

    Storage control of Lithium battery At this screen, you can set up the current and voltage of the battery L i P o S T O R A G E pack. Charging and discharging will make the batteries come to the 2 .

  • Page 22: Voltage Balancing And Monito Ring In The Dis Charge Process

    Voltage balancing and monito ring in the dis charge process Voltage balancing and monito ring in the dis charge process The processor monitors voltage of each cell when the battery packs are during its “storage” and “discharging” process. To achieve this feature, plug each battery to the charger individually. If voltage of any cell is abnormal, B6 will show error message and terminate the program forcibly.

  • Page 23: Discharge Of Nicd/Nimh Battery

    Discharge of NiCd/NiMH battery The screen shows the real-time status. Press BATT TYPE/STOP key to end the program. The sound will emitted to indicates the end of program. Discharge of NiCd/NiMH battery Set charge current on the left and the final voltage on the right. Range N I M H D I S C H AR G E of the charge current is 0.1-1.0A;...

  • Page 24: Charge/Discharge And Discharge/Charge Cycle Of Nicd/Nimh Battery

    Charge/discharge and discharge/charge cycle of NiCd/NiMH battery Charge/discharge and discharge/charge cycle of NiCd/NiMH battery You can set up sequence on the left and the number of cycles on the NiCd Sensitivity N I M H C Y C L E right.

  • Page 25: Charging Of The Pb Battery

    Charging of the Pb battery Charging of the Pb battery Set up the charge current on the left and nominal voltage on the right. P b C H A R G E Range of current is 0.1-5.0A, the voltage should match the battery being 4 .

  • Page 26: Data Storage Program

    Data storage program Data storage program For your convenience, B6 has a data storage and load program. It can store five battery data representing the respective specifications of batteries. You can call back the data when charging or discharging without setting up the program again. Press START/ENTER key to make it blink, and use INC or DEC to set up the parameter.

  • Page 27: Load Data Program

    Load data program Load data program This program is to load the data stored at the “save data” program. Press START/ENTER key to make the data field blink and press INC or DEC for more than 3 seconds to load the data. P R O G R A M S E L E CT L O A D...
  • Page 28 Various information in the program E n d V o l ta g It comes to the final voltage when the program ended. 1 2 . 6 v ( 3 s ) C a p a c i t y C u t -O f f 5 0 0 0 m A h S a f e t y...

  • Page 29: Warning And Error Information

    Warning and error information Warning and error information B6 incorporates a variety of functions for the systems to verify processes and the state of the electronics. In case of an error the screen will display the cause of error and emit an audible sound.
  • Page 30 Warning and error information The voltage is higher than which is set. Please check the number of B A T T E R Y CH E C K H I G H V O L T A G E cells in the battery pack. Voltage of one cell in the battery pack is too low, please check the B A T T E R Y V OL T A G E...

  • Page 31: Warranty And Service

    Warranty and service Warranty and service We guarantee this product to be free of manufacturing and assembly defects for a period of one year from the time of purchase. The warranty only applies to material or operational defects, which are present at t he time of purchase. During that period, we will repair or replace free of service charge for products deemed defective due to those causes.
  • Page 32 All specifications and figures are subject to change without notice. Printed in China 2007...

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