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INPUT 11-18V

INPUT 100-240V
50-60Hz

Temp sensor/PC link

controlS

power Supply

The LiPro Dual 6 comes 

with 4mm connectors and 

crocodile clips for direct 

11-18V DC battery connection 

and also a power lead for 

direct connection to 100V-240V 

AC  mains power supply.

Output charge lead 

4mm banana plug

Balance lead sockets  

JST-XH ports

LCD Screen

Menu control buttons

DC Power Lead

AC Power Supply Lead

Summary of Contents for LIPRO DUAL 6

Page 1: ...lipro DUAL lipro DUAL 6 Instruction Manual V3 10 ...

Page 2: ...ent UK ME17 2DL This system complies with the EU directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Do not dispose of this product in household waste At the end of the products life dispose of it at a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment Please contact your supplier for any advice required on disposal Contents Introduction 1 Specifications ...

Page 3: ...to read these instructions and Warning and Safety Notes before you use the charger for the first time It can be dangerous to mishandle batteries and battery chargers as there is always a risk of batteries catching fire and exploding Specifications Operating voltage range DC 11 0 18 0V DC AC in 100V 240V 50 60Hz Circuit power max charge power 50W current is regulated accordingly max discharge power...

Page 4: ...e LiPro Dual 6 comes with 4mm connectors and crocodile clips for direct 11 18V DC battery connection and also a power lead for direct connection to 100V 240V AC mains power supply Output charge lead 4mm banana plug Balance lead sockets JST XH ports LCD Screen Menu control buttons DC Power Lead AC Power Supply Lead ...

Page 5: ...cs The correct battery can be chosen from the USER SET PROGRAM menu before the charge process is started Fast and storage mode of lithium battery Lithium battery charge purposes can vary so you have the option to choose between fast charge and store charge method fast charge reduces the duration of charging whereas store state can control the final voltage of your battery so it can be stored for a...

Page 6: ...mperature 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 PC based analysis using USB Communication LiPro Dual 6 PC based program can analysis the characteristic of the batter...

Page 7: ...Never charge batteries fitted inside models always remove them before charging Make sure you know the specifications of the battery to be charged or discharged to ensure it meets the requirements of this charger If the program is set up incorrectly the battery and charger may be damaged To avoid short circuits between the charge lead always connect the charge cable to the charger first then connec...

Page 8: ... circuits Make sure you know which way your battery pack is wired and be aware of it s capacity In a parallel circuit the capacity of the pack is multiplied by the number of cells but the voltage stays the same This kind of voltage imbalance can cause fire or explosion during the charge process therefore we recommend you only use Lithium battery packs in series only Discharging The typical purpose...

Page 9: ...ge cut off level 3 0V cell or higher LiFe Voltage level 3 3V cell Max charge voltage 3 6V Allowable fast charge current 4C or less Discharge voltage cut off level 2 0V cell or higher Gel Cell Pb Lead Acid Voltage level 2V cell Max charge voltage 2 46V Allowable fast charge current 0 4C or less Discharge voltage cut off level 1 75V cell or higher NOTE This charger has a maximum output of 50 watts Y...

Page 10: ... a 2 cell pack can be 3 7V in parallel or 7 4V in series Have you checked that all connections are firm and safe Make sure there are no intermittent contacts at any point in the circuit Selecting a Program By pressing the Batt Type Stop button repeatedly the main menu will scroll through the different charge program options and the user settings option To select an option from the main menu press ...

Page 11: ... reliable performance Final checks before 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 a...

Page 12: ...etween 5 20mV cell If the trigger voltage is set too high there is a danger of over charging the battery if it is set lower there is a possibility of premature termination Please refer to the technical specification of the battery supplied by the manufacturer Default settings NiCd 12mV cell NiMH 7mV cell An optional feature using a temperature probe not supplied contacting the surface of battery T...

Page 13: ...rt you of changes in the charge process including errors These functions can be switched ON or OFF independently This function monitors the voltage of the input battery used to power this charger If the voltage of the input drops below the value you have set the charge process will be terminated to protect the input battery The safety timer automatically begins running when the charge process star...

Page 14: ...es by more than 1 during charge at any time the battery will explode The charge current nominal voltage and cell count set on the charge program must always be correct for the battery to be charged Lithium program menu Selecting the correct charge program Before using any of the Lithium charge programs you must confirm you have the correct type of lithium battery selected for the one you are about...

Page 15: ... blink then change the value with DEC or INC button The value will be stored by pressing Start Enter button 3 Once the settings are correct press and hold the Start Enter button to begin the charge process The display will now show similar to the following Top Line S Number of cells selected by you in the previous screen R Number of cells detected by the charger 4 If these values are different pre...

Page 16: ...alance the voltages How to charge Follow steps 1 6 of the Lithium Charge program Viewing the Voltage of Individual Cells This charge process allows you to monitor the voltage of individual cells whilst charging To use this function press the INC button during the charge process The display will look similar to this Press INC again to view the remaining 5 8 cells Error message during balancing If t...

Page 17: ...eed to ensure you have the correct type of battery selected for the type you are about to charge if you have the wrong type selected you need to exit the charge program immediately and change the setting in the USER SET PROGRAM menu 2 If you need to alter the settings for the charge press the Start Enter button to make it blink then change the value with DEC or INC button The value will be stored ...

Page 18: ...cell count of the battery pack to be charged NOTE At this stage you need to ensure you have the correct type of battery selected for the type you are about to charge if you have the wrong type selected you need to exit the charge program immediately and change the setting in the USER SET PROGRAM menu 2 If you need to alter the settings for the charge press the Start Enter button to make it blink t...

Page 19: ...the charge program immediately and change the setting in the USER SET PROGRAM menu WARNING THE CURRENT VALUE ON THE LEFT OF THE SECOND LINE MUST NOT EXCEED 1C THE FINAL VOLTAGE ON THE RIGHT SHOULD NOT BE UNDER THE VOLTAGE LEVEL RECOMMENDED BY THE BATTERY MANUFACTURER TO AVOID OVER DISCHARGING IF YOU ARE UNSURE SEEK ADVICE FROM YOUR LOCAL MODEL SHOP 2 If you need to alter the settings for the disch...

Page 20: ...r button to make the current field flash and then press and hold the INC and DEC buttons simultaneously 3 Manual The current field in the manual setting is charge current If you need to alter the charge current press the Start Enter button to make it blink then change the value with DEC or INC button The value will be stored by pressing the Start Enter button Automatic The current field in the aut...

Page 21: ...The current field in the manual setting is discharge current and the voltage field is final pack voltage If you need to alter the discharge current or voltage press the Start Enter button to make it blink then change the value with DEC or INC button The value will be stored by pressing the Start Enter button Automatic The current field in the automatic setting is upper limit of discharge current a...

Page 22: ...ook similar to this The information on the left of the second line denotes the sequence of the cycle and the value on the right of the second line denotes the number of cycles 1 5 2 If you need to alter the settings for the process press the Start Enter button to make them blink then change the value with DEC or INC button The value will be stored by pressing Start Enter button 3 Once the settings...

Page 23: ...ng the INC or DEC buttons and press the Start Enter button to select The display should look similar to this The charge current is displayed in the lower left The nominal voltage is displayed in the lower right The charge current ranges from 0 1 to 5A The voltage should match the voltage of the battery to be charged 2 If you need to alter the charge current or the voltage press the Start Enter but...

Page 24: ...current ranges from 0 1 to 1A The voltage should match the voltage of the battery to be discharged 2 If you need to alter the current or the voltage press the Start Enter button to make it blink then change the value with DEC or INC button The value will be stored by pressing the Start Enter button 3 Once the settings are correct press and hold the Start Enter button to begin the discharge process...

Page 25: ...called at any time without having to set up the program again Programs can be saved for the following types of battery only LiPo NiMH NiCd and Gel cell Pb lead acid The parameters set up in this program do not affect the charge or discharge process they only represent the specifications of the battery Example NiMH battery SAVE set up Use this screen set up the battery specifications To alter a val...

Page 26: ...he INC and DEC keys 3 Once you have scrolled to the program required press and hold the Start Enter button Viewing Extra Charge Discharge Data During the charge discharge process extra information can be viewed Viewing the User Set Program Settings To view the settings inputted in the USER SET PROGRAM settings press the DEC button whilst charging or discharging Monitoring the Voltage of Individual...

Page 27: ...he voltage of one of the cells in a Lithium battery pack has risen above the maximum voltage Check the voltage of the cells individually There is a bad connection at the individual connector Check the connector and cables carefully The processor cannot continue to control the charge current for some reason Seek professional advice The charger has malfunctioned for some reason Seek professional adv...

Page 28: ...European agents J Perkins Distribution Lenham England www jperkinsdistribution co uk ...

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