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Summary of Contents for MB-3632

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Page 2: ...tial parameter setup users set up Charging of lithium battery Fast charging of lithium battery Storage control of lithium battery Voltage balancing and monitoring in the discharge process Discharge of NiCd NiMH battery Charge discharge and discharge charge cycle of NiCd NiMH battery Charging of Pb battery Storage data program Load data program Various information in the program Warning and error m...

Page 3: ... 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 Input power cable 11 18V DC Output charge lead 4mm banana plug Balance lead sockets JST XH ports LCD screen Scroll through the Main Menu Stop any charge processes Alter values See the status of individual cells in balance charge mode ...

Page 4: ...B 3632 employs an individual cell voltage balancer It isn t necessary to connect an external balancer for balance charging Balancing individual cells battery discharging During the process of discharging the MB 3632 can monitor and balance each cell of the battery individually Error messages will be indicated and the process will be ended automatcially if the voltage of any single cell is abnormal...

Page 5: ...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 our package Processing time limit You can also limitthe maximum process time to avoid any possible defect...

Page 6: ...ivity I Specifications Operating voltage range Circuit power DC11 0 18 0 Volt AC to DCadaptor DC11 0 18 0V SA Max charge powerSOW Max discharge powerSW 0 1 S 0A 0 1 1 0A 300mA cell 1 1Scell 1 6 series 2V 20V 400g 133x 108x 33mm Charge current range Discharge current range Current drain for balancing Li po NiCd NiMH battery cell count Ii ion Polymer cell count Pb battery voltage Net Weight Dimensio...

Page 7: ...ing in the balance charge program mode only I 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 WARNING o If usi ng cro cod ile cli ps as shown in above diagra m make su re they are un abl e to toue h tog ether ...

Page 8: ...Never drop it The allowable inputvoltage is 11 18V DC This charger and the battery shoul d be put on a heat resistant noninflammabl e and nonconductive surface Never place them on a car seat carpet or simila r Keep all the inflammable volatile material s away from operatin g area Make sure yo u know the specification s of the batter y to be charge d or discharged to ensure it meets the requirement...

Page 9: ...arge voltage cut off level 2 5V celi or higher LiPo Voltage level 3 7V cell Max charge voltage 4 2V cell Allowable fast charge current 1C or less Discharge voltage cutoff level 3 0V cellor higher liFe Voltage level 3 3V cell Max charge voltage 3 6V cell Allowable fast charge cu rrent 4C or less Discharge voltage cutoff level 2 0V cellor higher Pb Voltage level 2 0V cell Lead acid Max charge voltag...

Page 10: ...types of cells including different manufacturers A battery that is already fully charged or just slightly discharged Non rechargeable batteries Explosion hazard I 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 whic...

Page 11: ...ttery 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 th...

Page 12: ... 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 bedischarged to lowerthan the minimum voltage or itwill 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...

Page 13: ...I I _ _l DEllNC 1 CjoE DE NC _ _ m _ _ E I _ _ _ A i1 _ I il __ _ 1 I PROGRAM FLOW CHART Program flow chart DECINC c F Continue on next page ...

Page 14: ...PROGRAM flOW CHART Program flow chart Batt TypeDEC I I l T P EC d 2 C Batt TypelDEC IjI _J I OK 8att Type EC ...

Page 15: ...attery for the first time The screen displays the following information in sequence and the usercan change the parameter on each screen If you need to alter the parameter value in the program press Start Enter key to make it blink then change the value with INC or DEC key The value will be stored by pressing Start Enter key once I ...

Page 16: ...ssor Normally 15 seconds are enough to detect the cell count correctly You need to extend the time term limit for the battery of large capacity But the charge or discharge process may come to an end within the time term because ofthe time limit decided by the wrong count if you set too long time limit for the battery of small capacity This may cause fatal error You have to extend the time term if ...

Page 17: ...cool down before beginning next cycle of charge discharge process Thevalid value ranges from 1 t060 minutes I When the charge process starts the integrated safety timer starts to run simultaneously If error detected or the termination circuit can not detect whether the battery is fully charged or not this unit is programmed to prevent overcharging Please refer to the below statement to calculate t...

Page 18: ...LiFe program The program is only suitable for charging discharging Lithium polymer batteries with a nominal voltage of 3 3 3 6 3 7V cell Different batteries have different charge technique There are two methods termed as constant voltage and constant current The charge current varies according to battery capacity and specification The final voltage is very important it should precisely match the v...

Page 19: ...ious screen If both numbers are identical you can start charging by press START ENTER button If not press BATT TYPE STOP button to go back to previous screen to carefully check the number of cells of the battery pack before going ahead This screen shows the real time status during charge process Press BATT TYPE STOP key once to stop the charge process Charging lithium battery in the balance mode T...

Page 20: ...y pack before going ahead R 3SER S 3SER CONFIRM ENTER LI3S 2 0A 12 59V FAS 02243 00682 CHARGING OF LITHIUM BATTERY The value on the left side of the second lines sets the charge current The value on the right side of the second lines sets the battery pack s voltage After setting current and voltage press STAR ENTER formore than 3seconds to start the process This screen shows the real time status d...

Page 21: ...arging current and voltage ofthe battery pack r __ Press START ENTER key to display voltage confirmation Then press START ENTER key againto confirm and begin to charge LI3S 20A 1259V FAS 022 4 3 00682 This screen shows the real time status of fast charging Press BATTTYPE STOP keyonce to stop the charge process Storage control of lithium battery This function is for charging discharging batteries w...

Page 22: ...TYPE STOP key once to stop the charge process LIP 0 0 ISC HARGE 1 0 A 1 1 1 V 3 S Discharging of lithium battery The value of discharge current on the left can not exceed 1C and the value on the right can not be under the voltage recommended by the manufacturer to avoid deep discharging Press START ENTER for more than 3seconds to start charging I Batt type Stop Start Enter 3 seconds Lr3S 0 4A 12 5...

Page 23: ...ed BATTERYVOL ER R CE LL LO W VOL The processor detects voltage of one cell is too low I INC I 1 The 4th cell was damaged The value of voltage may be zero if disconnection occurs 4 14 4 16 4 09 2 18 0 00 0 00 DEC INC Start 3 second _ E n e r _ ThiS program charge the battery usmq the current you set up In the auto state you should set up the upper limit of the charge current to avoid damage by exc...

Page 24: ...e right Range of the charge current is O 1 1 0A range of final voltage is O 1 25 0V Press START ENTER key for more than 3 seconds to start the program The screen indicates the discharging state You can press START ENTER key to alter discharge current Press START ENTER again to store the value Press BATT TYPE STOP key to stop Discharged discharging The emitted sound alerts the end of discharging Ba...

Page 25: ...ound indicates the end of program When it approaches to the end you can see the capacity of the battery being charged or discharged You can press INC or DEC key to display result of each cycle Pb fead sulphuric acid battery program This program is only suitable for charging Pb lead acid battery with nominal voltage from 2 to 20V Pb lead acid battery is completely different from NiCd NiMH battery T...

Page 26: ...he v oltage should match the battery being charged Press START ENTER key for more than 3 seconds to start charging Pb 64 OA 1 2 59V CHG 022 4 3 00682 r 3 seconds The screen displays the real time discharging status Press START ENTER key to alter discharge current Press START ENTER key again to store the parameter value you set Press BATT TYPE STOP key to end the program C arged capacity I ...

Page 27: ...E er Volt ge be tt tapacitY ft 1 iJlf DECIINC DE NC DEC iN I DEC INC DE INC I Setting of the parameter in the screen will not affect the charge and discharge process They just present the specification of the battery The example is NiMH battery pack including 12 celis the capacity is 3000m Ah Set up the charge current in the manual mode or current limit in the auto mode Press INC and DEC key simul...

Page 28: ...nter LOAD OlJ NIM H 144V 30 OOmAh Choose the data number you wantto call back The data you want to call back will bedisplayed Load Loading the data Various information in the program You can inquire various information on the LCD screen during the charging and discharging process Press DEC key the charger yill display users setting You can press INC key to monitor voltage of each cell while the ba...

Page 29: ...ted to be the USB port The external temperature is displayed when the temperature probe is used Present input voltage The battery is connected with each port through cable you can check voltage of each cell in the battery pack When the cable is connected with the ports on the rightof the charger the program will display voltage of up to 6 batteries The battery pack needs an output connector connec...

Page 30: ...VERSE POLARITY CONIlECTI ON BREAK SHORf ERR INPU T VOL E RR l l BREAK DOWN BATTERY CHECK LOW VOLTAGE Incorrect polarity connected Battery connection is interrupted Short circuit of the output termination 1 J Input allow voltage protection The voltage of the battery pack has been selected incorrectly The charger has malfunctioned for some reason Seek professional advice The voltage is lower than wh...

Page 31: ...the battery pack is too low please check the voltage of each cell Voltage of one cell in the battery pack is too high please check the voltage of each cell Wrong connection of the connector detected please check the connector and cable The internal temperature is too high please cool down The processor cannot control the feeding current please repair it ...

Page 32: ...eplace free of service charge for products deemed defective due to those causes You will be required to produce proof of purchase invoice or receipt This warranty is not valid for any damage or subsequent damage arising as a result of misuse modification or as a result of failure to observe the procedures outlined in this manual Distributed by Electus Distribution Pty Ltd 320 Victoria Road Rydalme...

Page 33: ... Programmable LiPO Balance Charger MB 3632 All specifications and fiqures are subjectto change without notice A Printed 10 China 2010 _ _ c ...

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