s65 Instruction Manual v2.0
s65 Instruction Manual v2.0
s65 Instruction Manual v2.0
Charger / Discharger
INTRODUCTION 01
SPECIAL FEATURES 03
OPERATION 09
OPERATING PROGRAM 10
SYSTEM SETTING 16
BATTERY METER 18
SPECIFICATION 22
CONFORMITY DECLARATION 23
S65 01 ·
INTRODUCTION
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. Or please do use this product in company with a specialist!
AC Input
Scroll Through the Main Menu Power Port
Stop Any Charge Processes AC 100-240V
Alter Values
See the Status of
Individual Cells in
Balance Charge LCD Display
Mode
Smart Ventilation
Balance Lead Fan
Socket JST-XH
Ports
Resume or Start
Charge Processes
Battery Connector Confirm Any Action
(XT60 Female)
Temperature
Sensor Port
· 02 S65
SPECIAL FEATURES
Optimized Operating Software
SkyRC S65 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. All
the programs of this product were controlled through two way linkage and
communication, to achieve the maximum safety and minimize the trouble. All the
settings can be configured by users!
Battery Memory (Data Store/Load)
The charger can store up to 10 different charge/discharge profiles for your
convenience. You can keep the data pertaining to program setting of the battery of
continuous charging or discharging. Users can call out these data at any time
without any special program setting.
PB AGM and Cold Charge
For PB battery, S65 adds AGM and cold charge modes. It can charge AGM battery,
and Pb battery can be charged in cold charge mode in cold days.
Terminal Voltage Control(TVC)
The charger allows user to change the end voltage. (for expert user only)
S65 03 ·
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.
Capacity Limit
The charging capacity is always calculated as the charging current multiplied by
time. If the charging capacity exceeds the limit, the process will be terminated
automatically when you set the maximum value.
Temperature Threshold*
The battery's internal chemical reaction will cause the temperature of the battery to
rise. 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.
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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
damaged or 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.
Keep the charger well away from dust, damp, rain, heat, direct sunshine and
vibration. Never drop it.
Max Charge
Voltage 4.2V/cell 4.1V/cell 3.6V/cell 4.35V/cell 1.5V/cell 1.5V/cell 2.46V/cell
Storage
Voltage 3.8V/cell 3.7V/cell 3.3V/cell 3.85V/cell n/a n/a n/a
Allowable
Fast Charge ≦1C ≦1C ≦4C ≦1C 1C-2C 1C-2C ≦0.4C
Min. Discharge
Voltage 3.0-3.3V/cell 2.9-3.2V/cell 2.6-2.9V/cell 3.1-3.4V/cell 0.1-1.1V/cell 0.1-1.1V/cell 1.8V/cell
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.
S65 05 ·
WARNING AND SAFETY NOTES
Never attempt to charge or discharge the following types of batteries.
A battery pack which consists of different types of cells (including different
manufacturers)
A battery that is already fully charged or just slightly discharged.
Non-rechargeable batteries (Explosion hazard).
Batteries that require a different charge technique from NiCd, NiMh, LiPo or Gel
cell (Pb, Lead acid).
A faulty or damaged battery.
A battery fitted with an integral charge circuit or a protection circuit.
Batteries installed in a device or which are electrically linked to other
components.
Batteries that are not expressly stated by the manufacturer to be suitable for the
currents the charger delivers during the charge process.
Charging
During charge process, a specific quantity of electrical energy is fed into the
battery. The charge quantity is calculated by multiplying charge current by charge
time. The maximum permissible charge current varies depending on the battery
type or its performance, and can be found in the information by the battery
manufacturer. Only batteries that are expressly stated to be capable of quick-
charge are allowed to be charged at rates higher than the standard charge
current.
Connect the battery to the terminal of the charger: red is positive and black is
negative. Due to the difference between resistance of cable and connector, the
charger can not detect resistance of the battery pack, the essential requirement
for the charger to work properly is that the charge lead should be of adequate
conductor cross-section, and high quality connectors which are normally gold-
plated should be fitted to both ends.
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.
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WARNING AND SAFETY NOTES
Please get highlighted that lithium battery packs can be wired in parallel and in
series. In the parallel connection, the battery s capacity is calculated by
multiplying single battery capacity by the number of cells with total voltage stay
the same. The voltages imbalance may cause fire or explosion .Lithium battery is
recommended to charge in series.
Discharging
The main purpose of discharging is to clean residual capacity of the battery, or to
reduce the battery voltage to a defined level. The same attention should be paid
to the discharging process as charging. The final discharge voltage should be set
up correctly to avoid deep-discharging. Lithium battery can not be discharged to
lower than the minimum voltage, or it will cause a rapid loss of capacity or a total
failure. Generally, lithium battery doesn't need to be discharged. Please pay
attention to the minimum voltage of lithium battery to protect the battery.
Some rechargeable batteries have a memory effect. If they are partly used and
recharged before the whole charge is accomplished, they remember this and will
only use that part of their capacity next time. 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.
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PROGRAM FLOW CHART
INC DEC
BATT/PROGRAM START LiPo BALANCE CHG INC LiPo CHARGE INC LiPo FAST CHARGE INC LiPo STORAGE INC LiPo DISCHARGE
LiPo BATT ENTER 2.0A 7.4V (2S) DEC 2.0A 7.4V (2S) DEC 2.0A 7.4V (2S) DEC 2.0A 7.4V (2S) DEC 2.0A 7.4V (2S)
INC DEC
BATT/PROGRAM START LiFe BALANCE CHG INC LiFe CHARGE INC LiFe FAST CHARGE INC LiFe STORAGE INC LiFe DISCHARGE
LiFe BATT ENTER 2.0A 6.6V (2S) DEC 2.0A 6.6V (2S) DEC 2.0A 6.6V (2S) DEC 2.0A 6.6V (2S) DEC 2.0A 6.6V (2S)
INC DEC
BATT/PROGRAM START Lilo BALANCE CHG INC Lilo CHARGE INC Lilo FAST CHARGE INC Lilo STORAGE INC Lilo DISCHARGE
LiIo BATT ENTER 2.0A 7.2V (2S) DEC 2.0A 7.2V (2S) DEC 2.0A 7.2V (2S) DEC 2.0A 7.2V (2S) DEC 2.0A 7.2V (2S)
INC DEC
BATT/PROGRAM START LiHV BALANCE CHG INC LiHV CHARGE INC LiHV FAST CHARGE INC LiHV STORAGE INC LiHV DISCHARGE
LiHV BATT ENTER 2.0A 7.4V (2S) DEC 2.0A 7.4V (2S) DEC 2.0A 7.4V (2S) DEC 2.0A 7.4V (2S) DEC 2.0A 7.4V (2S)
INC DEC
START INC INC INC INC
BATT/PROGRAM NiMH CHARGE NiMH Auto CHARGE NiMH DISCHARGE NiMH RE-PEAK NiMH CYCLE
NiMH BATT ENTER CURRENT 2.0A DEC CURRENT 2.0A DEC 0.1A CUT: 1.0V DEC 1 DEC CHG>DCHG 1
INC DEC
START INC INC INC INC
BATT/PROGRAM NiCd CHARGE NiCd Auto CHARGE NiCd DISCHARGE NiCd RE-PEAK NiCd CYCLE
NiCd BATT ENTER CURRENT 2.0A DEC CURRENT 2.0A DEC 0.1A CUT: 1.0V DEC 1 DEC CHG>DCHG 1
INC DEC
BATT/PROGRAM START Pb NORMAL CHG INC Pb AGM CHG INC Pb COLD CHG INC Pb DISCHARGE
Pb BATT ENTER 2.0A 2.0V (1P) DEC 0.1A 2.0V (1P) DEC 0.1A 2.0V (1P) DEC 0.1A 2.0V (1P)
INC DEC
START
BATT/PROGRAM MAIN 0.00V
BATT METER
(Connect the main battery socket)
ENTER
START INC
BATT/PROGRAM 5.1 3.0 mΩ TOTAL: 16.8mΩ
BATT RESISTANCE ENTER 5.3 3.5 mΩ DEC
INC DEC
START INC INC INC INC INC
BATT/PROGRAM Safety Timer Capacity Cut-Off Temp Cut-Off Temperature Unit Rest Time NiMH Sensitivity
SYSTEM SETTING-> ENTER ON 120Min DEC ON 5000mAH DEC ON 50°C 122°F DEC Celsius DEC CHG>DCHG 10Min DEC D.Peak Default
INC DEC
ENTER CHARGER INC LiPo BALANCE CHG INC LiPo CHARGE INC LiPo FAST CHARGE INC LiPo STORAGE INC LiPo DISCHARGE
LOAD…… DEC 4.9A 7.4V(2S) DEC 4.9A 7.4V(2S) DEC 4.9A 7.4V(2S) DEC 4.9A 7.4V(2S) DEC 2.2A 7.4V(2S)
ENTER CHARGER INC NiMH CHARGE INC NiMH Auto CHARGE INC NiMH DISCHARGE INC NiMH RE-PEAK INC NiMH CYCLE
LOAD…… DEC CURRENT 1.0A DEC CURRENT 1.2A DEC 1.0A CUT: 2.0V DEC 2 DEC DCHG>CHG 1
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OPERATION
Stop Start
When you are willing to alter the parameter value in the program, press the
START/ENTER button to make it blink then change the value by pressing DEC and
INC button. The value will be stored by re-pressing the START/ENTER button. If
there is another parameter can be altered in the same screen, when you confirm the
first parameter value, the next parameter value will start to blink which means it is
ready to alert.
When you are willing to start the progress, press and hold the START/ENTER button
for 3 seconds. When you are willing to stop the progress or go back to previous
step/screen, press the BATT PROG/STOP button once.
When you power on the charger, it will enter LiPo Battery balance program directly.
You could change the mode (balance mode, normal charge mode, fast charge mode,
store mode or discharge mode), enter the desired charging/discharging mode, set
the referred parameter and start the progress.
If you have no request for LiPo Battery program, please press the BATT
PROG/STOP button to enter BATT PROGRAM screen.
S65 09 ·
OPERATING PROGRAM
Here is the detailed procedure to make the charger work. All the screens and
operations will take Li-Po BALANCE CHARGE program for example,
1. Connection
1). Connecting to power source
It is an AC charger only.
Please insert the AC power cord to the wall socket (100-240V) directly to
power it on.
2). Connecting the battery
Important!!! Before connecting a battery it is absolutely essential to check one
last time that you have set the parameters correctly. If the settings are
incorrect, the battery may be damaged, and could even burst into flames or
explode. To avoid short circuits between the banana plugs, always connect the
charge leads to the charger first, and only then to the battery. Reverse the
sequence when disconnecting the pack.
3). Balance Charge
In Balance Charge Mode, the balance wire attached to the battery must be
connected to the balance socket in front of the charger;the XT60 male
connector is connected to the XT60 female connector in the charger(See the
wiring diagram below).
In the other modes, there is no request to connect the balance wire to the
balance socket in the charger.
But we suggest to charge your battery in balance mode for better performance.
WARNING:
4.19 4.15 4.18V
4.15 0.00 0.00V
Stop Start
Failure to connect as shown in this
diagram will damage this charger.
To avoid short circuit between the charge
lead always connect the charge cable to
the charger first, then connect the battery.
Battery
Pack Reverse the sequence when
disconnecting.
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OPERATING PROGRAM
2. Getting started
Locate the flowcharts show the entire programming menu. It is highly
recommended to have these flowcharts handy while learning to operate this
charger.
There are two main ways in which to set the charger.
(1) A memory profile is available for setting and storing pertinent information for up
to 10 different batteries. Once a battery's information is stored into a memory it
will be retained until changed again manually. Recalling a battery's memory
number makes the charger instantly ready to go!
(2) If you do not wish to use the battery memories, this charger can be manually
set before each use.
For following step, all are basing on manually set
R:3SER S:3SER R shows the number of cells detected by the charger and S
CANCEL(STOP)
is the number of cells set by you at the previous screen. If
both numbers are not identical, press STOP to go back to
previous screen to recheck the number of cells of the battery
pack before going ahead.
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OPERATING PROGRAM
R:3SER S:3SER R shows the number of cells detected by the charger and S is
CONFIRM(ENTER) the number of cells set by you at the previous screen. If both
numbers are identical, press START/ENTER to start charging
START/ENTER
process.
4070 4060 mV Voltage of each cell in the battery pack when the battery is
4110 0 mV connected with balance lead.
INC
Fuel= 90% Charged capacity percentage and average cell voltage of the
Cell= 4.10V battery pack.
INC
5.1 5 . 2 mΩ Resistance of each cell in the battery pack when the battery is
3.2 0 mΩ connected with balance lead.
DEC
Temp Cut-Off
50 C
Cut off temperature
DEC
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OPERATING PROGRAM
8. Program Stop
During the charging process, press STOP to stop the charging process.
9. Program Complete
When the charging process finishes, an audible sound will be heard.
Charging Program
Depends on different battery type, the operation programs are different.
Batt Operation
Description
Type Program
CHARGE This charging mode is for charging LiPo/LiHV/LiFe/LiIon battery in normal mode.
The charger will charge NiMH and NiCd batteries using the charge current
CHARGE set by the user.
In this program the charger detects the condition of the battery which is
connected to the output and automatically charges the battery.
AUTO CHG Note: you should set up the upper limit of the charge current to avoid
damage by excessive feeding current. Some batteries of low
resistance and capacity can lead to higher current.
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BATTERY MEMORY SET AND CALL OUT
The charger can store up to 10 different charge/discharge profiles for your
convenience, and the stored profiles can be recalled quickly without having to go
through the setup process.
When you are willing to alter the parameter value in the program, press
START/ENTER to make it blink then change the value with INC or DEC. The value
will be stored by pressing START/ENTER once.
Note: All following screen are taking 2S(7.4V) LiPo battery for example.
BATT TYPE
LiPo
Set the battery type(LiPo/LiHV/LiFe/LiIon/NiMH/NiCd/Pb).
DEC INC
BATT VOLTS
7.4V ( 2S )
Set the voltage and number of cells(2S-4S).
DEC INC
CHARGE CURRENT
4.9A
Set the charge current(0.1-6.0A).
DEC INC
DSCH CURRENT
2.0A
Set the discharge current (0.1A-2.0A).
DEC INC
DSCH VOLTAGE
3.0V/CELL
Set the discharge voltage(3.0-3.3V/Cell).
DEC INC
TVC=YOUR RISK
4.20V
Set the terminal voltage(4.18-4.25V).
DEC INC
SAVE PROGRAM
ENTER
Press ENTER to save program.
START/ENTER
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BATTERY MEMORY SET AND CALL OUT
SAVE PROGRAM
SAVE .
[ BATT MEMORY 1 ]
LiPo 7.4V (2S)
Indicate the battery type and battery cell of the saved profile.
[ BATT MEMORY 1 ] Indicate the charge and discharge current of the saved profile.
C:4.9A D:2.2A Press the START/ENTER for 3 seconds to call out the memory.
START/ENTER
>3 Seconds
2. Battery Memory Call Out
ENTER CHARGER
LOAD
Load the memory set
S65 15 ·
SYSTEM SETTING
It will be operated with the default value of the essential user settings when it is
powered on for the first time.The screen displays the following information in
sequence and the user can change the value of parameter on each screen.
When you are willing to alter the parameter value in the program, press
START/ENTER to make it blink then change the value with INC or DEC. The value
will be stored by pressing START/ENTER once.
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SYSTEM SETTING
S65 17 ·
BATTERY METER
The user can check battery's total voltage, the highest voltage, the lowest voltage
and each cell's voltage.
Please connect the balance wire attached to the battery to the balance socket and
the XT60 male connector to the XT60 female connector in front of the charger.
S65 AC Balance
Charger / Discharger
Stop Start
INC
MAIN 16.76V The screen indicate the total voltage, the highest
H4.200V L4.182V voltage and the lowest voltage.
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BATTERY RESISTANCE METER
The user can check battery's total resistance, the highest resistance, the lowest
resistance and each cell's resistance.
Please connect the balance wire attached to the battery to the balance socket and
the XT60 male connector to the XT60 female connector in front of the charger.
S65 AC Balance
Charger / Discharger
Stop Start
INC
S65 19 ·
WARNING AND ERROR MESSAGE
In case of an error the screen will display the cause of error and emit an audible sound.
CONNECT ERROR
CHECK MAIN PORT
The battery connection is wrong.
BALANCE CONNECT
ERROR
The balance connect is wrong.
CELL ERROR
LOW VOLTAGE
Voltage of one cell in the battery pack is too low.
CELL ERROR
HIGH VOLTAGE
Voltage of one cell in the battery pack is too high.
CELL ERROR
VOLTAGE-INVALID
Voltage of one cell in the battery pack is invalid.
CELL NUMBER
INCORRECT
The cell number is wrong.
INT.TEMP.TOO HI
The internal temperature of the unit goes too high.
EXT.TEMP.TOO HI
The external temperature of the battery goes too high.
OVER CHARGE The battery capacity is more than the maximum capacity
CAPACITY LIMIT which the user sets.
OVER TIME LIMIT The charging time is longer than the maximum charging
time which the user sets.
BATTERY WAS FULL The battery voltage is higher than the maximum voltage
which the user sets when charging in balance mode.
CONTROL FAIL Voltage of the battery pack is lower than 5V. This charger
can not charge battery whose voltage under 5V.
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THE SET CONTAINS
S65 AC Balance
Charger / Discharger
Stop Start
1 2
S65 21 ·
SPECIFICATION
· 22 S65
CONFORMITY DECLARATION
SkyRC S65 satisfy all relevant and mandatory EC directives and FCC Part 15
Subpart B: ANSI C63.4:2014
SAFETY
EMISSION
EMISSION
Remarks
Conducted (Mains Port) PASS Meet Class B limit
FCC 47 CFR Part 15 Subpart B
ANSI C63.4:2014 Radiated PASS Meet Class B limit
This symbol means that you must dispose of electrical from the General
household waste when it reaches the end of its useful life. Take your charger to
your local waste collection point or recycling centre. This applies to all countries
of the European Union, and to other European countries with a separate waste
collection system.
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COMMONLY USED TERMS
Commonly used terms
Final charge voltage: the voltage at which the battery's charge limit (capacity limit)
is reached. The charge process switches from a high current to a low maintenance
rate (trickle charge) at this point. From this point on further high current charging
would cause overheating and eventual terminal damage to the pack.
Final discharge voltage: the voltage at which the battery's discharge limit is
reached. The chemical composition of the batteries determines the level of this
voltage. Below this voltage the battery enters the deep discharge zone. Individual
cells within the pack may become reverse polarized in this condition, and this can
cause permanent damage.
A, mA: unit of measurement relating to charge or discharge current.1000 mA = 1 A
(A=Ampere,mA=Milliampere)
Ah, mAh: unit of measurement for the capacity of a battery (Amperes x time unit; h
= hour). If a pack is charged for one hour at a current of 2 A, it has been fed 2 Ah of
energy. It receives the same quantity of charge (2 Ah) if it is charged for 4 hours at
0.5 A, or 15 minutes (=1/4 h) at 8 A.
'C'-rating: Capacity is also referred to as the 'C' rating. Some battery suppliers
recommend charge and discharge currents based on the battery 'C' rating. A
battery's '1C' current is the same number as the battery's rated capacity number, but
noted in mA or amps. A 600mAh battery has a 1C current value of 600mA, and a 3C
current value of (3 x 600mA) 1800mA or 1.8A. The 1C current value for a 3200mAh
battery would be 3200mA (3.2A).
Nominal voltage(V): The nominal voltage of the battery pack can be determined as
follows;
-.NiCd or NiMH: multiply the total number of cells in the pack by 1.2. A 8-cell pack
will have a nominal voltage of 9.6 volts (8x1.2).
-.LiPo: multiply the total number of cells in the pack by 3.7. A 3-cell LiPo wired in
series will have a nominal voltage of 11.1 volts (3x3.7).
-.LiIo: multiply the total number of cells in the pack by 3.6. A 2-cell LiIo wired in series
will have a nominal voltage of 7.2 volts (2x3.6).
-.LiFe: multiply the total number of cells in the pack by 3.3. A 4-cell LiIo wired in
series will have a nominal voltage of 13.2 volts (4x3.3).
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.
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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.
We are unable to ensure that you follow the instructions supplied with the charger,
and we have no control over the methods you employ for using, operating and
maintaining the device. For this reason we are obliged to deny all liability for loss,
damage or costs which are incurred due to the incompetent or incorrect use and
operation of our products, or which are connected with such operation in any
way.Unless otherwise prescribed by law, our obligation to pay compensation,
regardless of the legal argument employed, is limited to the invoice value of those
SkyRC products which were immediately and directly involved in the event in which
the damage occurred.
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SKYRC TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
www.skyrc.com