Lite

Professional Balance Charger / Discharger

Instruction Manual
[Version 1.00]
TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION 01

SPECIAL FEATURES 03

WARNING AND SAFETY NOTES 04

OPERATING PROGRAM 07

WARNING AND ERROR MESSAGE 12

SPECIFICATION 13

REGULATORY INFORMATION 14

COMMONLY USED TERMS 15

WARRANTY AND SERVICE 16

 INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your choice of SkyRC B6 Lite. The operation and UI

has been optimized to be hassle-free for basic usage. These operating
instructions are designed to ensure that you quickly become familiar with
its funtions.

Multiple safety protections are implemented, such as, reverse polarity

protection, charging time limit, charging capacity limit.

The operation of a multi-chemistry battery charger does require certain

knowledge on the part of the user. Please BE SURE to read these
INSTRUCTIONS, WARNING and SAFETY NOTES before you use the
charger. It can be dangerous, fire or explosion, if misoperation happens.

We hope you have years of pleasure and success with your new battery
Charger.

THE SET CONTAINS

SkyRC B6 Lite Charger XT60 Power Input Cord

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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!

LCD Display

Start / Stop Button

Increase Button

Decrease Button

DC Input Socket
DC 7-32V

Output Socket

Balance Lead Socket

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 SPECIAL FEATURES

Internal Independent Lithium Battery Balancer

With the balance lead connected, B6 Lite will balance your lithium batteries while
charging or discharging.

Adaptable to Various Types of Batteries

B6 Lite is adaptable to various types of batteries, such as LiPo, NiMH, Pb and the
lastest LiHV batteries.
Fast and Storage Mode for Lithium Battery
With highly optimized software, the preset modes can meet varies charging
purposes, 'fast' charge reduces the duration of charging, whereas 'storage' controls
the terminal voltage of your battery to the best state for storing while protects its
lifespan.

Delta-peak Sensitivity for NiMH/NiCd

Delta-peak sensitivity for NiMH/NiCd battery: 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.

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.

Processing Time Limit*

You can 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.

The allowable DC input voltage is 7~32V DC

This charger and the battery should be put on a heat-resistant, noninflammable

and nonconductive surface. Never place them on a car seat, carpet or similar.
Keep all the inflammable volatile materials away from operating area.

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 .It can cause fire or
explosion due to overcharging.

Standard Battery Parameters

LiPo LiIon LiFe LiHV NiCd NiMH Pb
Nominal
Voltage 3.7V/cell 3.6V/cell 3.3V/cell 3.7V/cell 1.2V/cell 1.2V/cell 2.0V/cell

Max Charge
Voltage 4.2V/cell 4.1V/cell 3.6V/cell 4.35V/cell 1.5V/cell 1.5V/cell 2.4V/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.

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 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.

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?
Have you checked the battery voltage? Lithium battery packs can be wired in
parallel and in series, i.e. a 2 cell pack can be 3.7V (in parallel) or 7.4V (in
series).
Have you checked that all connections are firm and secure?
Make sure there are no intermittent contacts at any point in the circuit.

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

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. In the parallel connection, the batterys 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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 OPERATING PROGRAM

1. Connect the charger to power supply.

Important Notice
To take advantage of B6 Lite’s full power capability, the power source should
be 7-32V DC, and output power should be capable of 380W or higher.
Low quality DC power source may damage your B6 Lite charger. We
recommend you to choose SKYRC 380W Power Supply.

Connect the charger to Pb battery.

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OPERATING PROGRAM

2. Insert the battery to the charger

LiPo Battery

Battery Type Battery Cells

BATTERY TYPE: CELLS:

Mode MODE: BALANCE

CHARGE
Current CURRENT:
A %
Battery Voltage VOLTAGE: Percentage
V
Capacity CAPACITY:
mAh

Battery Type: select the chemistry of the battery to be processed.

Cells: select how many cells of the battery to be processed.
Mode: select which process the charger will run.
Current: select the current of charge/ discharge process.
Voltage: display the voltage of the connected battery.
Capacity: calculate the electric charge transferred.
Percentage: display the remaining capacity of the connected battery.

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 OPERATING PROGRAM

3. Battery Type Setting

Press button, the battery BATTERY TYPE: CELLS:
type will blinking.

Then Press or button MODE: BALANCE

CHARGE
to select the correct battery type.
CURRENT:
A %
VOLTAGE:
V
CAPACITY:
mAh

4. Battery Cells Setting

Press button, the battery BATTERY TYPE: CELLS:
cells will blinking.

Then Press or button MODE: BALANCE

CHARGE
to select the correct battery cells.
CURRENT:
A %
VOLTAGE:
V
CAPACITY:
mAh

5. Charging Mode Setting

Press button, the mode BATTERY TYPE: CELLS:
will blinking.

Then Press or button MODE: BALANCE

CHARGE
to select the charging mode.
CURRENT:
A %
VOLTAGE:
V
CAPACITY:
mAh

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OPERATING PROGRAM

6. Charge Current Setting BATTERY TYPE: CELLS:

Press button, the current
will blinking. MODE: BALANCE
CHARGE
Then Press or button CURRENT:
A %
to select the charge current. VOLTAGE:
V
CAPACITY:
mAh

7. Program Start BATTERY TYPE: CELLS:

Press and hold button for
3 seconds to start the program. MODE: BALANCE
CHARGE
CURRENT:
A %
VOLTAGE:
V
CAPACITY:
mAh

8. Program Stop
During the charging process, press button to stop the charging process.

9. Program Complete CELLS:

When the charging process finished,
and 5 beeps audible sound will
be heard.
MODE: BALANCE
CHARGE
CURRENT:
A %
VOLTAGE:
V
CAPACITY:
mAh

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 OPERATING PROGRAM

Charging Program
Depends on different battery type, the operation programs are different.
Batt Operation
Description
Type Program
This charging mode is for charging LiPo/LiFe/LiIon/LiHV battery in
CHARGE
normal mode.

DISCHARGE This mode is for discharging LiPo/LiFe/LiIon/LiHV battery.

LiPo This program is for charging or discharging lithium battery which will not be
STORAGE used for long time.
Lilon
LiFe
LiHV The charging capacity may be a bit smaller than normal charging but the
FAST CHG process time will be reduced.

This mode is for balancing the voltage of lithium-polymer battery cells while
BAL CHARGE charging.

The charger will charge NiMH and NiCd batteries using the charge current
CHARGE set by the user.

DISCHARGE This mode is for discharging NiMH/NiCd battery.

NiMH
NiCd
1 to 5 cyclic and continuous process of charge>discharge or
CYCLE discharge>charge is operable for battery refreshing and balancing to
stimulate the battery's activity.

CHARGE This mode is for charging Pb battery.

Pb
DISCHARGE This mode is for discharging Pb battery.

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WARNING AND ERROR MESSAGE

In case of an error the screen will display the cause of error and emit an audible sound.

No battery attached.

The cell number is wrong.

The battery voltage is higher than the maximum voltage

which the user sets when charging in balance mode.

Balance port voltage error.

Battery is full.

Incorrect polarity connected.

The internal temperature of the unit goes too high.

Input voltage less than 7V.

Input voltage higher than 32V.

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SPECIFICATION

DC Input Voltage : 7-32V

Display Type: LCD
Case Material: Plastic
Controls: Three Buttons
Case Size: 76x85x37mm
Weight: 135g
External Port: 2-6S Balance Socket-XH, Battery Socket, DC Input
Delta Peak Detection for NiMH/NiCd: 3-15mV/cell / Default: 4mV/cell
Charge Voltage: NiMH/NiCd: Delta peak detection
LiPo: 4.18-4.25V/cell LiIon: 4.08-4.2V/cell
LiFe: 3.58-3.7V/cell LiHV: 4.25-4.35V/cell
Balance Current: 1000mA/cell Max
Reading Voltage Range: 0.1-26.1V/cell
Battery Types/Cells: LiPo/LiIon/LiFe/LiHV: 1-6cells
NiMH/NiCd: 1-15cells
Pb: 3S/6S/12S
Battery Capacity Range: NiMH/NiCd: 100-50000mAh
LiPo/LiIon/LiFe/LiHV: 100-50000mAh
Pb: 100-50000mAh
Charge Current: 0.1A-13.0A
Safety Timer: 1-720minutes off
Charge Wattage: 220W
Discharge Current: 0.1A-3.0A
Discharge Cut-off Voltage: NiMH/NiCd: 0.1-1.1V/cell
LiPo: 3.0-3.3V/cell LiIon: 2.9-3.2V/cell
LiFe: 2.6-2.9V/cell LiHV: 3.1-3.4V/cell
Pb: 1.8V
Discharge Wattage: 5W
Balance Cells: 2-6 cells
Charge Method: CC/CV for lithium types and lead (Pb) batteries
Delta-peak Sensitivity for NiMH/NiCd.

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 REGULATORY INFORMATION

B6 Lite satisfy all relevant and mandatory CE directives and FCC Part 15 Subpart
B: 2016.
For CE directives:
The product has been tested to meet the following technical standards:

Electromagnetic Compatibility- Requirements for

EN 55014-1:2006+ household appliances, electric tools and similar
A1:2009+A2:2011
apparatus- Part 1: Emission

Electromagnetic Compatibility- Requirements For

Household Appliances, Electric Tools And Similar
EN 55014-2:2015
Apparatus- Part 2: Immunity Product Family
Standard
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Part 3-2:
EN 61000-3-2:2014 Limits for harmonic current emissions(Equipment
input current up to and including 16A per phase)

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Part 3-3:

EN 61000-3-3:2013 Limitation of voltage supply systems for equipment
with rated current≤16A

Wideband transmission systems; Data transmission

equipment operating in the 2,4 GHz ISM band and
EN 300 328 V2.1.1 using wide band modulation techniques;
Harmonised Standard covering the essential
requirements of article 3.2 of Directive 2014/53/EU
Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio
spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic
EN 301489-1 Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment
EN 301489-17 and services; Part 1: Common technical
requirements. Part 17: Specific conditions for
Broadband Data Transmission Systems.
Assessment of electronic and electrical equipment
EN 62479 related to human exposure restrictions for
electromagnetic fields (0 Hz - 300 Ghz).
Information Technology Equipment-Safety- Part 1:
EN 60950-1
General Requirements

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.

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 the time of purchase. During that period, we
will repair or replace free of service charge for products deemed defective due to those
causes.
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.
Note:
1. The warranty service is valid in China only.
2. If you need warranty service overseas, please contact your dealer in the first
instance, who is responsible for processing guarantee claims overseas. Due to
high shipping cost, complicated custom clearance procedures to send back to
China. Please understand SkyRC can't provide warranty service to overseas end
user directly.
3. If you have any questions which are not mentioned in the manual, please feel free
to send email to [email protected]

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Manufactured by
RoHS
SKYRC TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
www.skyrc.com

All specifications and figures are subject to change without notice.

Printed in China 2018.09