TABLE OF CONTENTS

INT R O D UC TIO N 1

IN T H E B OX 1

P R E CAUTIO N S 3

F E AT U R E S 3

S P E CIFICATIO N S 4

C H A R GIN G C U R R E NT AUTO MATIC A DJU ST E D 5

MA N UALLY VIE W T H E DIS PLAY E D IN F O 5

BATT E RY K N OWL E D G E 5

FIV E WO R KIN G M O D E S 8

U SIN G T H E C H A R G E R 9

WO R KIN G M O D E S 12

L E D IN DICATO R E X PLAIN E D 15

R E S C U E BATT E RIE S 16

DIS PLAY E D IN F O RMATIO N & IC O N S 16

S K YC H A R G E R A P P O P E RATIO N 18

LIA BILITY E XC LU SIO N 21

WA R RA NTY A N D S E RVIC E 21
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AA/AAA NiMH/NiCD Battery Charger & Analyzer

Instruction Manual

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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your choice of SkyRC NC2200 Charger & Analyzer!
This charger is specially designed for AA/AAA NiMH/NiCD Batteries. It has five
working modes: Turbo(fast charge), Charge, Discharge, Refresh & Analyze,
Break-in.
With four independent AA/AAA slots, NC2200 can charge up to 4 batteries at
once, so you can quickly power your electronic devices. The working current can
be set from 0.2A up to 2.2A based on different battery capacities.
With the wide-viewing VA screen, NC2200 displays current, capacity, internal
resistance, voltage, elapsed time, and working mode at a glance. Meanwhile, the
charging graph and firmware upgrading can be accessible with the SkyCharger
app if you connect the optional Bluetooth Dongle.

*The optional Bluetooth Dongle(SK-600135)part is sold separately.

IN THE BOX

SK-100181

AA/AAA NiMH/NiCD Battery Charger & Analyzer

Instruction Manual

v 1.0

NC2200 Charger*1 Instruction Manual*1 12V/2A

Power Adaptor*1

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Slot Button
Enter Button
Turbo Button

Up Button

Down Button

Status
LED Indicator

VA screen

12V DC Jack

Micro USB Port

Anti-Skid Pads

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PRECAUTIONS
Never charge batteries other than NiMH or NiCD. Please read the battery's
manual to ensure it can accept the programmed charge/discharge rates.

Never expose the unit to rain or moisture to avoid fire.

Never use the charger if it appears damaged.

Do place the battery with a positive terminal facing the top. Wrong polarity may
cause fire or explosion.

Do not allow the unit to expose to direct sunlight. Operate in a well-ventilated

area. Do not place the charger on the carpet.

Never allow the battery terminals to become shorted.

Please use the standard AC adaptor included in the package.

The batteries may become hot during charging/discharging(especially at a high

chosen current).

Please use caution while removing batteries after charging/discharging.

Remove all the batteries while not in use.

FEATURES
Four independent slots allow charging four cells simultaneously.

Four LED indicators make working status intuitive.

Easy operation with five buttons.

Five working modes of Turbo Charge, Charge, Discharge, Refresh & Analyze,
Break-In.

TURBO charge available with a charging rate of up to 2.2A for each slot.

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Auto-start within ten seconds once batteries are inserted.

Adjust current automatically based on the battery resistance detected.

Ez-setup: long-press to apply the same setting to all slots after setting for one
slot.

The wide-viewing VA screen enables super-high static contrast ratios for

impressive stunning visioning.

Intuitive interface with independent display for each slot.

All information at a glance: Rate, Capacity, Elapsed time, Internal Resistance,

Voltage, and Working mode.

The charging graph and firmware upgrading can be accessible with the
SkyCharger app if you connect the optional Bluetooth Dongle.

*The optional Bluetooth Dongle(S K-600135) is sold separately.

SPECIFICATIONS
Battery Type: NiMH/NiCD
Battery Size: AA/AAA
Charge Rate: 0.2-2.2A w/ increments of 0.1A
Discharge Rate: 0.1-1.0A w/ increments of 0.1A
Discharge Termination Voltage: 0.9V
Supported Capacity: 500-3200mAh
Capacity Protection: 3200mAh
Input Power: DC 12V/2.0A
-△V: 5mV
Trickle Current: 50mA
Weight: 370g
Size: 112.1*108*62 mm

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CHARGING CURRENT AUTOMATIC ADJUSTED

The internal resistance of the battery usually increases as it is used. When the
battery is used for a long time, its internal resistance will increase. The internal
resistance consumes part of the electric energy when charging and causes the
battery to heat up at the same time.

We deploy an innovative FlexiPulse algorithm for internal resistance detection in

this charger. Once a high internal resistance is detected, the charge current will
automatically decrease to reduce the overall heating and protect the battery.

Note: Please use the Refresh & Analyze mode when determining the battery capacity.

Battery Internal Resistance Charge Rate

Great than 20mΩ while less than or equal to 40mΩ Limit to 1.5A

Great than 40mΩ Turbo charge stops

Great than 40mΩ while less than or equal to 60mΩ Limit to 800mA

Great than 60mΩ Limit to 400mA

MANUALLY VIEW THE DISPLAYED INFO

When multiple slots are working, the charger allows switching between slots by
pressing the button. Click the button to switch and view the specific
slot's info.

BATTERY KNOWLEDGE
What is the Meaning of “mAh”
on Rechargeable Batteries?
mAh means milliamp Hour and is a unit that measures (electric) power over time.
It is commonly used to measure the energy capacity of a battery. In general, the
more mAh and the longer the battery capacity or battery life.
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Battery Capacity mAh (milliampere/hour) = discharge (milliampere) x discharging

time (hour)

For example, if you insert 2400mAh battery into an appliance which consumes 50
milliampere current continuously, the operating time of the appliance will be
around 48 hours.

What is "C" Charge/Discharge Rate

The battery “C” Rating is the measurement of current at which a battery is charged
or discharged. “C” stands for the battery capacity, and the number preceding it is
the fraction of the battery capacity. For example, 0.3C means 0.3 times the capacity
for the battery. For a 2400mAh battery, 0.3C would be 0.3 x 2400mAh = 720mA.

Choose the Right Charge & Discharge Rate

It is not recommended to charge at a rate lower than 0.3C and higher than 1.0C.
Charging too slow may affect the charger termination properly. Charging too fast
may cause the battery to overheat, and shorten its lifespan.
Generally speaking, a smaller charging rate can prolong the battery lifespan while
charging time will be longer. A larger charging rate makes charging fast but with
the battery heat-up, which will shorten its lifespan.
It is not recommended to use a discharge rate above 1.0C.

Charge/Discharge Rate Reference

AAA Batteries

Battery Capacity(mAh) Charge Rate(mA) Discharge Rate(mA)

700 300 100
800 400 200
900 400 200
1000 500 200
1100 500 200
1200 600 300

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AA Batteries

Battery Capacity(mAh) Charge Rate(mA) Discharge Rate(mA)

1800 1800 400
2200 2000 500
2400 2000 600
2600 2000 600
2700 2000 600

Battery Matching
Most electronic devices usually require two or more batteries to be used together.
In this circumstance, the overall performance of power will be limited by the worst
battery.

In other words, the poorly performing battery will affect the operating time of the
device. We can understand battery matching as group batteries with similar actual
capacity.

Grouping batteries by similar capacity will maximize the battery series' efficiency.

You can group batteries easily in the Refresh & Analyze mode!

Battery Formatting
New batteries and those stored for more than three months become chemically
deactivated. The battery formatting refers to activating the battery with a small
charge and discharge rate in a charge-discharge-charge sequence, this can be
achieved through the Break-in mode.

In some circumstances, this process may need to be repeated two to three times.

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FIVE WORKING MODES

The charger comes with five working modes, each of which will be used under the
different situations below.

Mode Scenario

TURBO Fast charge with a large current of 2.2A for the batteries that
CHARGE are needed urgently.

CHARGE Charge the battery with a programmable charge rate.

DISCHARGE Discharge the battery with a programmable discharge rate.

Refresh and analyze mode is used to determine the

REFRESH & battery's performance based on the actual capacity it can
ANALYZE hold. It's applicable for batteries stored for more than two
weeks and less than three months, or for batteries that are
not performing well.

Applicable for new batteries and those stored for more than
three months. The BREAK-IN mode is to activate the
BREAK-IN battery with a small charge and discharge rate in a
charge-discharge-charge sequence.

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USING THE CHARGER

1, Ensure there are no batteries inside the slots before powering up. Plug the DC
jack of the power adaptor into the charger and plug the adaptor to the wall socket.

2, Insert batteries.

Note: Always insert the Negative(-) terminal FIRST as shown in the diagram.
The setting interface will pop up for each slot based on the inserting
sequence if more than one battery is inserted at a time.

Inserting AA Batteries Inserting AAA Batteries

3, Program and start

Autostart: The charger will start charging automatically with the CHARGE mode
and 1000mA of charge rate as default if no operation within ten seconds after
the battery is inserted. NC2200 will start working automatically to the last
remembered setting if the charger worked once and its power uninterrupted.

Discharge setting: (take the DISCHARGE MODE for example)

Short-press the or buttons to select the desired mode when
"CHARGE" is blinking, click the button to confirm.

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Short-press the or buttons to select the desired discharge rate when

"SET DISCHARGE RATE" is displayed and click the button to start
discharging.

Note: If you plan to apply this setting to all the rest slots, PRESS & HOLD the
button for two seconds to start charging.

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4, The LED indicator will be solid red during the charging process.
Note: During charging or discharging, the batteries' heating-up is normal. An audible faint may
also occur.

5, The LED indicator will be solid green after charging is completed.

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WORKING MODES
CHARGE MODE
Please refer to the BATTERY KNOWLEDGE on page 6 to select an appropriate
rate to charge the battery by the selected charge rate.

Useful when the battery needs to be recharged without determining the capacity.
Applicable for charging the batteries in a good performance and continuous use.

To start the CHARGE mode.

1, Insert the batteries into the slots.

2, Short-press the or buttons to enter the CHARGE mode when
"CHARGE" is blinking

3, Short-press the or buttons to select the appropriate charge rate when

"SET CHARGE RATE" is displayed and click the button to start charging.

Note: If you would like to apply this setting to all the rest slots, PRESS and HOLD the
button for two seconds to start charging.

4, The LED indicator will be solid red during the charging process.
5, The LED indicator will be solid green after charging is completed.

TURBO CHARGE MODE

To start the TURBO CHARGE mode for those battery slots being in the charging process.
Note: This mode assumes batteries must perform very well. The charger will detect the battery
resistance automatically under TURBO mode. If the battery resistance is more than 40mΩ, the value
and LED red indicator will be blinking, and the charger will stop working to protect the battery.

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To start the TURBO CHARGE mode

1, Press and hold the button for five seconds to start the TURBO mode for
those slots being in the charging process.

2, The LED indicator will be solid red during the charging process.

3, The LED indicator will be solid green once charging is completed.

DISCHARGE MODE
Please refer to BATTERY KNOWLEDGE on page 6 to select an appropriate rate
to discharge the batteries.

To start the DISCHARGE mode.

1, Insert the batteries into the slots.

2, Short-press the or buttons to select the DISCHARGE mode when

"CHARGE" is blinking and click the button to confirm.

3, Short-press the or buttons to select the appropriate discharge rate when

"SET DISCHARGE RATE" is displayed and click the button to start discharging.

Note: If you would like to apply this setting to all the rest slots, PRESS and HOLD the
button for two seconds to start discharging.

4, The LED indicator will be solid red during discharging.

5, The LED indicator will be solid green after discharging is completed.

REFRESH & ANALYZE MODE

To determine the battery performance based on the capacity amount it can hold
after a charge, discharge, and charge cycle, please refer to the BATTERY
KNOWLEDGE on page 6 to select an appropriate rate.

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The actual amount charged in the last cycle can be viewed on the charger.

Applicable to those batteries not performing well and determine the actual capacity
of the battery.

To start the REFRESH & ANALYZE mode.

1, Insert the batteries into the slots.

2, Short-press the or buttons to select the REFRESH & ANALYZE mode

when "CHARGE" is blinking, and click the button to confirm.

3, Short-press the or buttons to select the appropriate charge rate when

"SET CHARGE RATE" is displayed and click the button to start charging.

4, Short-press the or buttons to select the appropriate discharge rate when

"SET DISCHARGE RATE" is displayed and click the button to start discharg-
ing.

Note: If you would like to apply this setting to all the rest slots, PRESS and HOLD the
button for two seconds to charge or discharge.

The process of the REFRESH & ANALYZE mode are as follows

Charge and then rest for 1 hour.
Discharge and then rest for 1 hour.
Charge until fully charged.

5, The LED indicator will be solid red during working.

6, The LED indicator will be solid green when the process is completed.

BREAK-IN MODE
Charge the batteries at 0.1C(0.1*battery capacity) for 16 hours and rest for 1
hour. Then, fully discharge the batteries at 0.2C and rest for 1 hour again.
Finally, charge the batteries at 0.1C for 16 hours again.

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This process is also well-known as BATTERY FORMATTING and applicable to

the batteries that cannot be rescued by the REFRESH & ANALYZE mode.

The mode requires 39-45 hours to complete.

To start the BREAK-IN mode.

1, Insert the batteries into the slots.

2, Short-press the or buttons to select the BREAK-IN mode when

"CHARGE" is blinking, click the button to confirm.

3, Short-press the or buttons to select the battery capacity to determine the

charge and discharge rate.

When "SET BATT CAPACITY" is displayed and click the button to start
BREAK-IN.

Note: If you would like to apply the setting to all the rest slots, please press and hold the
button for two seconds instead of a short-press.

4, The LED indicator will be solid red during working.

5, The LED indicator will be solid green after the process is completed.

LED INDICATOR EXPLAINED

LED Indicator Explanation

Off Stand by

Solid Red Batteries inserted or charging

Solid Green Charging complete

The battery resistance is more than 40mΩ, Turbo Mode

Blinking Red
terminates.

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RESCUE BATTERIES
If the batteries are still not performing well after trying all the modes as in the
manual, refer to the battery rescue steps below:

1, Use the REFRESH & ANALYZE mode once to three times.

2, Change to BREAK-IN mode if the capacity is still low.

3, If the second steps can improve the battery capacity by more than 10%, please
try BREAK-IN mode once to three times again. If there are no significant
improvements and the actual battery capacity is less than 60% of its rated capacity.
The battery would probably be at the end of its life and needs to be replaced.

DISPLAYED INFORMATION
The charger will display rate, capacity, internal resistance, voltage, working mode,
and elapsed time.

Charge / Discharge Rate

This is the value above "mA" which means the charge or
discharge rate.
Note: The value will be slightly changed based on the selected
rate due to the pulse charging.

Capacity
This is the value above "mAh" which means the total charged or
discharged capacity.

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Elapsed Time
This is the time elapsed for a particular routine such as charging,
discharging, or rest in the program.

Battery Voltage
This is the value above "V" which means the battery voltage. If the
battery is measured with a multimeter during charing, the reading
may differ from what the charger shows. The reason is the
multimeter cannot accurately measure the voltage during charging
or discharging.

Battery Internal Resistance

This is the value above "mΩ" which means the battery internal
resistance.

Overheat
When the internal temperature is more than 80°C(176°F), icon
will show to indicate that the temperature is too high. Please stop
the charger and resume until it cools off.

Bluetooth
When the charger is connected with the app, icon will be
displayed on the screen indicating connection success.

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SKYCHARGER APP OPERATION

The charging graph and firmware upgrading can be accessible with the SkyCharger
app if you connect the optional Bluetooth Dongle.
*The optional Bluetooth Dongle(SK-600135)part is sold separately.

Bluetooth Dongle is based on the BLE(Bluetooth Low Energy) that it can only
be accessible by the SkyCharger app!
Please be reminded: NEVER try to connect Bluetooth Dongle via Phone's>Set-
ting>Bluetooth!
Just make sure your phone's Bluetooth is enabled, launch the SkyCharger
app, search and connect Bluetooth Dongle inside the app.

To use the app

1, Make sure there are no batteries inserted in the battery slots before connecting
the power. Connect the DC plug of the power adaptor to the charger and plug the
power adaptor into the wall socket.
2, Insert AA or AAA batteries.
3, Start charging after programmed.
4, Scan the QR code below to download the SkyCharger app.

SkyCharger app

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• Enable Bluetooth on your mobile device.

Launch the SkyCharger app. Select the device found. View the charging info.

Click details to view the Click the battery icon to The graph can be zoomed
charging graph. switch between slots to in and out.
view the charging graph.

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Click back for details page. Click Version to check if
any newer firmware; if yes,
click OK to upgrade.

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LIABILITY EXCLUSION
This charger is designed and approved exclusively for use with the types of the
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 that 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
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
The warranty service is valid in China only.
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 users
directly. 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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