CopterX B601 Instruction Manual

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Introduction Warning and Safety Notes Special Features Performance Parameter Key Features Exterior Programming Guide Operating Instructions Warning and Error Messages 1 2 2 3 4 4 4 6 7 16 B601 High Performance Balance Charger

work with all common battery type used in radio control models, LiPo, Lilo, LiFe, NiMH, NiCd, Pb, etc. With advance micro processor control can balance individual LiXX cell to +/- 0.01V tolerance. Upto 5 charge/ discharge cycles. User selectable discharge cut off voltage from 3.0 – 4.0 V per cell. Dual temperature sensors (optional) for safe and effective operation. With multiple user selectable setting make this the all in one battery management system for all your RC needs. 02 B601 High Performance Balance Charger 2. Warning and Safety Notes Warning: Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the features of the product before operating. Failure to operate the product correctly can result in damage to the product, personal property and cause serious injury. Never leave the power supply, charger and battery unattended during use. Never attempt to charge dead, damaged or wet battery packs. Never attempt to charge a battery pack containing different types of batteries. Never allow minors to charge battery packs. Never charge batteries in extremely hot or cold places or place in direct sunlight. Never charge a battery if the cable has been pinched or shorted. Never connect more than one battery pack to this charger at a time Never connect the charger if the power cable has been pinched or shorted. Never connect the charger to an automobile 12V battery while the vehicle is running. Never attempt to dismantle the charger or use a damaged charger. Never reverse the positive and negative terminals. Never connect the input jack (DC input) to AC power. Always use only rechargeable batteries designed for use with this type of charger. Always inspect the battery before charging. Always keep the battery away from any material that could be affected by heat. Always monitor the charging area and have a fire extinguisher available at all times. Always end the charging process if the battery becomes hot to the touch or starts to change form (swell) during the charge process. Always connect the charge cable to the charger first, then connect the battery to avoid short circuit between the charge leads. Reverse the sequence when disconnecting. Always connect the positive red leads (+) and negative black leads (-) correctly. Always disconnect the battery after charging, and let the charger cool between charges. Warning: Failure to exercise caution while using this product and comply with the following warnings could result in a product malfunction, electrical issues, excessive heat, FIRE, and ultimately injury and property damage. Warning: Never leave charger unattended, exceed maximum charge rate, charge with non-approved batteries or charge batteries in the wrong mode. Failure to comply may result in excessive heat, fire and serious injury. Caution: Always ensure the battery you are charging meets the specifications of this charger and that the charger settings are correct. Not doing so can result in excessive heat and other related product malfunctions, which can lead to user injury or property damage.

3. Special Features · AP employs an advanced charging calculation and design which allow multilayer error to be compatible. It can create a safe charging condition and maximum reduce the danger caused by negligence or setting error of user. · Accept all types of R/C batteries: LiPo, Lilo, LiFe, NiMH, NiCd, Pb. · AP employs an individual-cell-voltage balancer to maintain your pack in balance while charging / discharging. During the process, it can monitor and balance each cell of the pack individually (Tolerance: ±0.01V). · Perform 1-5 cycles of charge > discharge or discharge > charge continually for NiMH / NiCd refreshing and you can set the cycle patameter in one menu now. · You can set the battery capacity in the menu, and the charger will start charging at the current rate of 1C. · Discharge cut-off voltage can be adjust from 3.0V to 4.0V. · Digital power: you can set the input power to a output power of 3.0V - 24.0V. · Outside temperature monitor function and USB communication function can be used at the same time. · Screen backlight saver: after a few minutes of your operation, the backlight will become dark automatically, you can set this time yourself (0-10 minutes). · You can enquire the unit cell voltage and total voltage by press the INC & DEC for more than 3 seconds. · Precharge function to restore the battery. Example: when the battery voltage lower than the lowest safety voltage, you can set the restore time, then the charger will charge the battery. · Firmware upgrade available.

Input voltage range: Charge current range: Discharge current range: Charge power limited: Discharge power limited: Balance current: Balance tolerance: NiCd / NiMH battery cell count: Lithium battery types: Lithium battery cell count: Pb battery voltage: Weight: Dimensions: LCD screen Button Communication Port for the Expand-4 Balance port DC 11.0 ~ 18.0V 0.1 ~ 7.0A 0.1 ~ 2.0A max. 50W / 80W max. 6W max. 250mA ±0.01V 1 ~ 16 cells Li-Po, Li-Ion, Li-Fe 1-6 cells 1P ~ 10P (2.45V ~ 24.5V) 210g 130*81*25mm 04 B601 High Performance Balance Charger 5. Key Features 6. Exterior "MODE / ESC": mode selection / stop / back button, press this key to the main menu and to stop during the provess. " DEC / INC ": reduce and increase button, you can browse other concerning informations by this button during the charge / discharge process. When you are setting parameters, press DEC key for reduce and INC key for increase. "ENTER / START": select / enter button, to start work by press it more than 2 seconds. Output port

Caution: Always power on the charger before connecting a battery to the charger, or damage to the charger and the battery can result. 1. Connect power supply to power source. 2. Power on the power supply. 3. Connect charger to power supply. 4. Make program selections in the charger for battery charging. 5. Connect charger adapters to charger. 6. Connect battery to charger adapters (connect main charging connectors before connecting cell-balancing connectors, where used). 7. Start battery charging.

06 B601 High Performance Balance Charger Dec. Batt type Dec. Batt type Dec. Batt type Dec. Batt type INC INC INC INC INC INC Batt type Dec. Batt type Dec. INC DEC INC DEC INC DEC INC DEC INC DEC INC DEC INC INC INC INC INC DEC INC DEC INC DEC INC DEC INC DEC INC DEC INC DEC INC DEC INC DEC INC DEC INC DEC PROGRAM SELECT LiPo batt ry LiPo CHARGE 6S C 5000mAh 5.0A 1.0A 18.0V(6S) LiPo BAL-CHG 6S C 5000mAh 5.0A Enter Enter Enter Enter Enter Enter Enter Enter LiIo STORAGE 6S PROGRAM SELECT LiIo batt ry LiIo CHARGE 6S LiIo BAL-CHG 6S C 1500mAh 5.0A PROGRAM SELECT LiF batt ry LiF CHARGE 6S C 5000mAh 5.0A LiF BAL-CHG 6S C 5000mAh 5.0A LiF DCHG 2.0V 1.0A 12V(6S) LiF STORAGE 6S NiMH CHARGE Aut CUR LIMIT 1.0A NiMH CHARGE Man CURRENT 1.0A NiMH DISCHARGE 1.0A 12.0V PROGRAM SELECT NiMH batt ry NiCd CHARGE Aut NiCd CHARGE Man CURRENT 1.0A NiCd DISCHARGE 1.0A 12.0V PROGRAM SELECT NiCd batt ry P CHARGE 1.0A 4.9V(2P) p P DISCHARGE 1.0A 4.9V(2P) p PROGRAM SELECT P batt ry p Capacity Cut-o ON/Off 5000mAh Sa ty tim r ON/Off 120min Input pow r low Cut-o 10.0V Scr n sav r Always Off K y b p ON/Off bu r ON/Off POWER MODE 2.0A 12.0V PROGRAM SELECT Digital pow r PROGRAM SELECT Us r s t Pr charg Tim ON/OFF 1min NiMH S nsitivity D.P ak D ault Wait Tim CHG DCHG 5min LiPo STORAGE 6S LiIo DCHG 3.0V 1.0A 18.0V(6S) LiPo DCHG 3.0V Dec. Batt type INC INC INC INC INC INC C 5000mAh 5.0A C 5000mAh 5.0A C 5000mAh 5.0A C 5000mAh 5.0A NiMH CYCLE C D C 1.0A D 1.0A 1 T mp. Cut-o ON/Off 80C (176F) CUR LIMIT 1.0A NiCd S nsitivity D.P ak D ault NiCd CYCLE C D C 1.0A D 1.0A 1

8.1 Main Menu This shows you the type of charger for 2 seconds, press "ENTER / START" into the main menu after self-check OK Tunable digital power mode, you can set the input power to a output power of 3.0V - 24.0V. Lithium battery program. NiMH battery program. NiCd battery program. Pb battery program. User set program, press "MODE / ESC" key down and " DEC" key upward for circulatory choose, press "ENTER / START" key into submenu. 07 B601 High Performance Balance Charger Mode Esc Dec. B601 Dec. Mode/Esc Dec. Mode/Esc Dec. Mode/Esc Dec. Mode/Esc Dec. Mode/Esc PROGRAM SELECT Lixx batt ry PROGRAM SELECT P batt ry p PROGRAM SELECT Digital pow r PROGRAM SELECT Us r s t PROGRAM SELECT NiMH batt ry PROGRAM SELECT NiCd batt ry Enter Start >2S

Tips: please set up correctly in the "user set" menu before into the job for the first time you use it. Press "ENTER / START" key to the first screen on the left, then press "MODE / ESC" key to enter the into parameter setting menu. You can switched at the same level menu by " DEC / INC " key, please refer the detailed flow chart on the left. When you are willing to alter the parameter value in the program, press "ENTER / START" key to make it blink, then change the value with " DEC / INC " key, the value will be stored by press "ENTER / START" key once. B601 can accept three types of Lithium batteries: LiPO / Lilo / LiFe; you have to check the battery carefully and set it up correctly, or it will cause a explode! (Please refer the table A) This charger can recognise the cell count of Lithium battery automatically, for the battery voltage lower than the lowest safety voltage, charger will not start the charge process. But this charge has a precharge function to restore the battery, you can set the restore time (normally 2 minutes) in the menu, then precharge program will start-up. The more capacity of the battery is, the more time it will need. Attention: In the normal charge mode, you need to turn off the precharge process. DO NOT use this function unless you know the battery status very well. If the battery voltage increase very few, please stop the precharge process immediately, or it will cause a danger!!! 08 B601 High Performance Balance Charger Dec. Inc. Mode/Esc Enter Dec. Inc. Dec. Inc. Dec. Inc. Dec. Inc. Dec. Inc. Dec. Inc. Dec. Inc. Dec. Inc. Dec. Inc. B0 Pr charg Tim ON/OFF 1min B3 NiCd S nsitivity D.P ak D ault B5 Sa ty tim r ON/Off 120min B4 T mp. Cut-o ON/Off 80C (176F) B1 Wait Tim CHG DCHG 5min B7 Input pow r low Cut-o 10.0V B6 Capacity Cut-o ON/Off 5000mAh B2 NiMH S nsitivity D.P ak D ault B8 K y b p ON/Off bu r ON/Off B9 Scr n sav r Always Off PROGRAM SELECT Us r s t B0

program insert a time delay to occur after each charge and discharge process to allow the battery adequate time to cool down before being subjected to the next process. (see the screen ) the value ranges from 1 to 60 minutes. If you are not sure, you can set it over 10 minutes. shows the trigger voltage for automatic charge termination of NiMH and NiCd battery ( V), the effective value ranges from 5 to 20mV per cell. If V is set higher, there is a danger of overcharging the battery; if it is set lower, there is a possibility of premature termination, please refer technical specification of the battery. (NiCd: 12mV, NiMH: 7mV) Tips: If the voltage of charging battery is lower than 2.5V, V may can not be perceived, this will cause a danger or discharge. You can connect a temperature sensor or use the charger current above 1C to avoid it. There is a 3-pin port on the left side of the unit. There is a temp. sensor port and an USB port on the left of the unit, you can set the max. safety temperature, (see the screen ) then monitor the battery temp. via the temp. sensor port. You can monitor the charge process after connect the charger to the PC via the USB cable, and upgrade the firmware also. Notice: the temp. sensor port and USB port works independently. When you start a charge process, the integral safety timer automatically starts running at the same time, this is programmed to prevent overcharge the battery if it proves to be faulty, or if the termination circuit cannot detect the battery full. shows you this program can be on or off, and you can set the maximum safety time, the value ranges from 10 to 720 min. As the same principle, there is a maximum-capacity-limited function. See , the value ranges from 100 to 25000mAh. At the screen you can set the audible sounds to be on or off by this program. When you use the car battery to supply power for charger, screen shows you this program monitors the voltage of input DC battery. If the voltage drops below the value you set the operation forcibly terminated to protect the input battery. You can adjust the time of backlight you want to show. The backlight of LCD will darkle when the charger in the screen saver mode. Please refer the information below (chart A), and select the correct parameter for each battery, or it will cause a serious result! Chart A Item Types 09 B601 High Performance Balance Charger B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B8 B7 Li-Po Li-Io Li-Fe NiMH NiCD Pb 3.70 Standard voltage (V / cell) Max. charge voltage cut off level (V / cell) Allowable fast current Min. discharge voltage cut off level (V / cell) 3.60 3.30 1.20 1.20 2.00 4.20 4.10 3.60 1.60 1.60 2.45 ≦1C ≦1C ≦4C ≦2C ≦2C ≦0.4C ≧3.00 ≧3.00 ≧2.00 ≧1.00 ≧0.85 ≧1.75

Press "MODE / ESC" key to the screen on the left, then press "ENTER / START" key to enter into the parameter setting menu. You can switched at the same level menu by " DEC / INC " key. Please refer the detailed flow chart on the left. When you are willing to alter the parameter value in the program, press "ENTER / START" key to make it blink, then change the value with " DEC / INC " key, the value will be stored by pressing "ENTER / START" key once, then press "ENTER /START" key for more than 2 seconds to start the process. This mode is for individual battery or some special battery pack without balance port or cell count. 1 shows you the cell count number, C shows you the capacity of the battery pack. Notice: charger will set the charge current according a rate of 1C automatically when you set the capacity of the battery pack, if you charge a high-rate battery pack, you can set the value of the "Current" a little higher. "Balance charging" this is for 2-6 cells of Lithium battery with balance port, the battery pack being charged should have the individual cell connect, and connect it to the individual port at the right side of charger with a suitable connection cable that fits with your battery pack. (see picture B) In this mode, the charging process will be different from ordinary charging mode, the internal processor of the charger will monitor and control the voltage of each cell of the battery pack. This can improve the discharging performance of the battery! EV charger uses the optimized calculations to control the tolerance in the range of ±0.01V! "Storage mode" This is for charging or discharging Lithium battery not to be used for the time being. In order to reduce the wastage, you can select this mode to remain the power to 40% to store. The final voltage is different from the type of the battery, LiIo: 3.75V, LiPo: 3.85V, LiFe: 3.3V. This is an intellective program, if the voltage of battery at its initial stage to discharge, and if it is lower, the program will start to charge automatically. In order to enusre each battery meets the demand, the individual plug of the battery pack should be connected to the individual port of charger. "Discharge Mode" Theoretically, Lithium battery does not need to discharge, especially deep-discharge. To avoid the overcharge of the individual battery, you should connect the balance plug of the battery to the charger, you can set the discharge cut-off voltage to 3.0V - 4.0V. 10 B601 High Performance Balance Charger Inc. Mode/Esc Enter/start Dec. Inc. Dec. Inc. Dec. Inc. Dec. PROGRAM SELECT Li** batt ry LiIo DCHG 3.0V 1.0A 18.0V(6S) LiIo CHARGE 6S C 5000mAh 5.0A LiIo BAL-CHG 6S C 1500mAh 5.0A LiIo STORAGE 6S C 5000mAh 5.0A 1

This screen shows the number of cells you set up and the processor detects. "R" shows the number of cells found by charger and "S" is the number of cells selected by you at the previous menu. If both numbers are identical, you can start charging by press "ENTER / START" button, if not, press "MODE / ESC" carefully check the number of cells of the battery pack to charge again. If you selected the AUTO mode or discharge mode, you can pass over this screen directly. This screen shows the present situation during charge process, to stop charging press "MODE / ESC" key once; As you can see in the sketch on the right, : for the cells count : for the operating mode, CHG=charging at auto mode, BAL-balance charging mode, FAS=fast charging, STO-storage mode, DSC=discharge mode. : elapsed time : charge / discharge current : charge / discharge voltage of battery : capacity of charge / discharge Connection diagram in the balance charging / storage / discharge mode Individual cell connection diagram 8.3.1 Start to charge / discharge: after set up the mode menu correctly, press "ENTER / START" key for more than 2 seconds to start the process. ①② ③④ ⑤ ⑥ Enter Start LI3S 2. .. 0A 12.59V CHG 022 43 00682 R.3SER S.3SER CONFIRM(ENTER) Mode Esc Enter Start >2S Enter Start >2S Mode Esc LiIo DCHG 3.0V 1.0A 18.0V(6S) LiIo CHARGE 6S C 5000mAh 5.0A LiIo BAL-CHG 6S C 1500mAh 5.0A LiIo STORAGE 6S C 5000mAh 5.0A ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥

batteries and final voltage etc. continually as follow (this need to connect the balance plug): Attetion: You should enter into the Lithium battery charge / discharge mode first. You can enquire the unit voltage and total voltage before charge or discharge process. Press Inc. key for than 2 seconds, then it will show you the unit voltage as left. You can check the individual voltages of each cell in the battery pack while using the individual connection cable to the battery. It shows you the external temperature when the temperature sensor is connected you can inquire. You can enquire the inner / external tem- perature when temperature sensor is connected. The final voltage will be reached at the end of process. You can inquire the safety capacity. This shows the present voltage of input power. You can inquire the safety time. Press Dec. key for more than 2 seconds, then it will show you the input voltage and output voltage as left. 12 B601 High Performance Balance Charger INPUT 12.60V OUTPUT 8.10V 3.81 3.79 3.85 3.78 3.80 3.85 >2S Inc. >2S Dec. Dec. EXT.T mp 0C Sa ty tim r ON 120min ON 5000mAh Capacity Cut-o 4.20 4.20 4.20 0.00 0.00 0.00 End Voltag AUTO CHK IN Pow r VOLTAGE 12.60V Dec. Inc. Dec. Dec. Dec.

Press "MODE / ESC" key to the screen on the left, then press "ENTER / START" key to "ENTER / START" into the submenu. You can switched at the same level menu to select the mode by " DEC / INC " key. Please refer the detailed flow chart on the left. When you are willing to alter the parameter value in the program, press "ENTER / START" key to make it blink, then change the value with " DEC / INC " key, the value will be stored by pressing "ENTER / START" key once, then press "ENTER/ START" key for more than 2 seconds to start the process. Since the menu of NiMH is the same as NiCd, there is an example of NiMH only. "CHARGE" mode, the default mode is "AUT". In "AUT" mode, you need to set the upper limit of charge current to avoid from higher feeding current that may damage the battery. Because some batteries of low impedance and small capacity can lead to the higher charge current by the processor at automatic charge mode. But in "Man" mode, it will charge the battery with the charge current you set at the display. Each mode can be switched by pressing "ENTER / START" key, when the current field is blinking, press " DEC / INC " key for more than 1 second. "DISCHARGE" mode the discharge current ranges from 0.1A to 5.0A and the final voltage ranges from 0.1 to 25.0V, the operating method is similar as Lithium battery. The final voltage of NiMH battery is1.0V/cell, and the NiCd is 0.85V/cell, please refer the recommend by the battery of manufacturer. "CYCLE" mode can perform 1-5 cycles of DCHG > CHG or CHG > DCHG continually. You can select it for the new Ni** battery or the long-term placement Ni** battery, please set up carefully, or it will damage the battery! To set the parameter please follows the previous charge / discharge menu. 13 B601 High Performance Balance Charger Mode/Esc Enter/Start Dec. Dec. Inc. Dec. Inc. Dec. Inc. Charge current in the cycle mode Discharge current in the cycle mode Sequence fo cycle Number of cycle times A B C D A B C D NiMH CHARGE Aut CUR LIMIT 1.0A NiMH DISCHARGE 1.0A 12.0V NiMH CYCLE C D C 1.0A D 1.0A 1 PROGRAM SELECT NiMH batt ry NiMH CHARGE Man CURRENT 1.0A Inc.

2 seconds The screen displays the present state of process. To stop it press "MODE / ESC" key; Description: : the type of battery : operating mode: CHG = charge, DSC = discharge, DCHG > CHG or CHG > DCHG = the cycle mode : elapsed time : charge / discharge current of the battery : voltage of the battery pack : capacity of charge / discharge. You can inquire the temperature and V continually by press " DEC / INC "key. 8.5.1 Charging Pb Battery As you can see on left, you can set up the charge current on the left, the nominal of the second line and voltage of the battery on the right of the second line, the charge current ranges from 0.1 - 10.0A and the voltage should be matched with the battery being charged, start the charge process by pressing "ENTER / START" key for more than 2 seconds. The screen displays the state of charging process, to stop charging forcibly, press "MODE / ESC" key once. 14 B601 High Performance Balance Charger Mode/Esc Enter >2S Start ①② ③④ ⑤ ⑥ : NiMH 2.0A 7.42V CHG 022 .. 45 00890 NiMH CHARGE Aut CUR LIMIT 1.0A NiMH DISCHARGE 1.0A 12.0V NiMH CYCLE C D C 1.0A D 1.0A 1 ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ This is programmed for charging Pb battery with nominal voltage from 2 to 20V, Pb battery can not be charged rapidly, they can only deliver relatively lower current compare to their capacity, the optimal charge current will be 1/10 of the capacity, please always follow the instruction supplied by the manufacturer of battery. 8.5 Pb Battery Program Mode Esc Enter >2S Start P CHARGE 4.0A 12.0V(6P) P -6 4.0A 12.59V CHG 022 43 00682

8.5.2 Discharging Pb Battery Set discharge current on the left and final voltage on the right, the discharge current ranges from 0.1 - 5.0A and the voltage should be matched with the battery being discharged, start the discharge process by pressing "ENTER / START" key for more than 2 seconds. 8.5.2 Discharging Pb Battery In this mode, charger can provide a output power of DC 3.0V - 24V for the other electronic equipment. The screen displays the current state of discharge. P DISCHARGE 4.0A 12.0V(6P) : P -6 0.4A 12.59V DSC 022 43 00682 Mode Esc Enter >2S Start POWER MODE 2.0A 12.0V PROGRAM SELECT Digital pow r Mode Esc Enter Start CURRENT 2.00A VOLTAGE 12.0V Mode Esc Enter Start >2S

The output is connected to a battery with incorrect polarity These was a short-circuit at output, please check the charing leads The voltage of input power drops below the limit There happens the malfunction at the charger circuit by any reason The internal temperature of the unit goes too high, cool down the unit The processor detects the voltage is lower than you set at Lithium program, please check the cell count of the battery pack The processor detects the voltage is higher than you set at Lithium program, plaese check the cell count of the battery pack The voltage of one of the cell in the Lithium battery pack is too low, please check the voltage of the cell one by one The voltage of one of the cell in the Lithium battery pack is too high, please check the voltage of the cell one by one There are bad connection at the individual connector, please check the connector and cables carefully The processor can not continue to control the feeding current by any reason. The unit needs to be repaired The voltage of Lithium battery pack was selected incorrectly. Verify the voltage of battery pack carefully This will be displayed incase of detecting an interruption of the connection between battery and output or voluntarily disconnecting the charge lead during the operation of charge or discharge on output 16 B601 High Performance Balance Charger CONNECTION BREAK REVERSE POLARITY CONTROL FAILURE TEMP OVER ERR BATTERY VOL ERR CELL CONNECT BATTERY VOLTAGE CELL HIGH VOL BATTERY VOLTAGE CELL LOW VOL BATTERY CHECK HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY CHECK LOW VOLTAGE BREAK DOWN VOL SELECT ERR INPUT VOL ERR SHORT ERROR