OVONIC Mate I Smart Balance Charger User Manual
- June 9, 2024
- OVONIC
Table of Contents
Mate I Smart Balance Charger
Instruction Manual
User Manual
Thank you for purchasing this charger. Please follow all operating instructions in this manual carefully.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
- Before operating the device, please read all the following safety instructions. Please follow all the instructions in the manual to ensure maximum safety. Improper operation may cause property damage and/or serious injury to the user.
- Never leave an operating charger unattended. If there is ANY problem during charging. IMMEDIATELY disconnect the charger from it’s power source.
- Be absolutely certain that the charge and discharge parameters are set correctly for the battery you are charging. Incorrect settings may lead to accidents.
- Ensure that the charger is kept away from heat and moisture during use, and pay extra attention to ventilation and heat dissipation.
- Check the charger, battery and leads for damage before each use.DO NOT under ANY circumstances use a damaged charger, battery or leads.
- Do not put metal debris into each interface, causing damage to the equipment or injury to the user.
- This product is not a toy. Do not let children operate the charger.
- Do not disassemble this charger. There are no user serviceable parts inside.
- When you are done charging, immediately disconnect the battery from the charger and disconnect the charger from your AC power source.
PRODUCT PARAMETERS
| product model | Mate I | Input Power | 100V-240VAC, 50-60Hz-1.5A |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Backlight 2×16 LCD | ||
| Operating temperature | 0-35 °C | Charging Current | 0.1-10A |
| Storage temperature | -10-55 °C | Maximum charging voltage | 26.4V |
| Operating humidity | 45%-80% | Maximum charging power | 100W |
| Storage humidity | 10%-93% | Maximum | |
| discharging power | 5W | ||
| Dimensions | 146x87x40 mm | Discharge current | 0.1-1.5A |
| Product Net Weight | 0.4kg | Cell Balancing | 2-6s |
| Accessories included | AC Input Cable | USB output | 5V/2.4A |
| Balance adapter board | Supported battery chemistries | LiPo/LiFe/LiHv (1-6S) | |
| XT60-T plug adapter | NiMH charge (3-18S) | ||
| XT60-EC3 adapter | NiMH discharge (1-10S) |
XT60-EC5 adapter
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
INSTRUCTION
Connect the charger to the power supply. The Mate I LOGO will display for
about 2 seconds before entering Charger mode.
The top level menu is divided into 3 functions. By pressing +/- buttons, the
user may select between charge mode, battery check mode, and system setting
mode.
Menu Descripition:
- Memory selection
- Battery chemistry selection
- Operating mode selection
- Amperage setting
- Battery Voltage/cell count selection.
Menu Descripition:
- Battery pack voltage,
- Single cell voltage readings for pack,
- Battery pack voltage and highest/lowest cell voltage in pack
Menu Descripition:
- Safety timer setting
- Version Information
- Test mode
- Sound setting
- Cutoff capacity
1. Operating mode settings
The charger supports 4 different battery chemistries: LiPo, LiHV, LiFe and
NiMH
The charger supports 4 different modes:
CHARGE=Balance Charge
STORAGE= Storage
CellBAL = Cell balancing
DISCHG = Discharge
Remarks:
The balance charge mode is a synchronized charging and balancing process. In
this mode, a battery will be balanced and charged to a preset cutoff voltage.
The Cell Balancing mode of this charger is used to equalize voltage difference
of a multiple cell battery. In this mode, if the voltage is lower than 4.05V
per cell of a LiPo battery, or 3.35V of a LiFe battery, the charger will
balance the cell voltage and charge the battery to 4.05V(Lipo) and
3.35V(LiFe). Otherwise, If the voltage is over than 4.05V per cell of a LiPo
battery, or 3.35V of a LiFe battery,the charger will enter balance the cells
only without charging to be full.
1.1 Set up battery parameters and working mode
Note: Please ensure that the charger operating parameters match the
actual battery parameters.
Enter the charge function menu, press the +/- button to select memory number.
Press the Enter/Start button, the memory icon will flash, press the +/ –
button to select the desired memory number. ( Memory slots 01~12:, Each memory
slot can store
parameters for one battery)
Press the Enter/Start button again, the battery chemistry icon will flash,
press the +/ – button to select the desired battery chemistry;
(The charger supports 4 battery chemistiress: LiPo, LiHV, LiFe, NiMh) Press
the Enter/Start button again, the working mode icon flashes, press the +/-
button to select the working mode; There are 4 working modes:
CHARGE=BALANCE CHARGE CellBAL = Cell balancing STORAGE= Storage DISCHG =
Discharge
Note: NiMh batteries only support CHARGE and DISCHARGE modes.
Press the Enter/Start button again, the amperage selection flashes, press the
+/- button to adjust the amperage value. (The amperage adjustable range:
0.1A~10A. Note:
DISCHARGE mode has no amperage settings) Press the Enter/Start button again,
the battery cell count will flash, press the +/ – button to adjust the battery
cell count to
match your battery; (-Balance Charge mode: LiHV/ LiFe/ LiPo battery: 1~6S,
NiMH battery: 3~18S;
– Cell Balancing/storage mode: LiHV/ LiFe/ LiPo battery: 1~6S;
– Discharge mode: LiHV/ LiFe/ LiPo battery: 1~6S, NiMH battery: 1~10S;)
Press the Enter/Start button, the set up is completed
1.2 Turn work mode on and off
The 4 operating modes of the charger (CHARGE, CellBAL, STORAGE, DISCHG) are
similar. Take the discharge mode of the LiHV battery as an example to explain
the operation:
Turn on the discharge
Select the battery chemistry, mode, cell count , amperage and other parameter
settings (see details in 1.1 for parameter setting operation) to ensure that
the parameters match the actual battery;
Long press the Enter/Start button for about 2 seconds to enter a confirmation
display (the two display on the left side cycle flash)Press the Enter/Start
button briefly again to start the charger, or Press the Back/Stop button to
return to the previous menu;
From the confirmation screen, (1) If the battery model is LiPo/LiFe/NiMH,
press the Enter/Start button (to prevent misoperation) and turn on the
discharge; (2) If the battery type is LiHV battery, press the Enter/Start
button to enter the secondary confirmation screen;
If the battery type is LiHV battery, after entering the secondary confirmation
screen, press the Enter/Start button again to confirm and start the discharge;
Discharge completed
After the discharge is complete, the screen will cycle through the three
displays to show the discharge completion mode, discharge time and discharge
capacity:
- Normal mode discharge completion display
- Timeout Cut-Off mode discharge completion display
- Capacity Cut-Off mode discharge completion display
Tips: When the charger is in CHARGE/CellBAL/STORAGE/DISCHG operation, you can press the “+/-” button to check the single battery voltage, the cutoff voltage, the working time, and the working capacity. To return to the main display screen press the Enter/Start button;
When working in the balance charge/cell balancing/storage/discharge mode,
press the “+” button to check the voltage of each cell;
Press the “-” button from the cell voltage display to check the End Voltage
display.
Press the “-” button on the End Voltage display to check the Safety Timer
Cutoff.
Press the “-” button from the Safety Timer Cutoff menu to check the Capacity
Cutoff in mAh.
Press the “+” button on the cutoff capacity display to return to the single
cell voltage display;.
2. LI BATT METER Volt information reading from the battery
From the main charge menu press the “+/-” button to switch to the “PROGRAM
SELECT BATT METER”;
Press the “Enter/Start” button to enter the single cell voltage display.
Press the “-” button to view the battery total voltage and the single cell
maximum/minimum voltage interface;
(MAIN: total battery voltage, H: highest single cell voltage, L: lowest single
cell voltage)
NOTE: 2~6S LiPo/LiFe/LiHV battery (battery interface and balance port):
all functions can be used after connection;
1S LiPo/LiFe/LiHV battery (battery interface): only displays MAIN voltage
after connection; 1~18S NIMH battery (battery interface): only displays MAIN
voltage after connection
From the main charge menu press the “+/-” button to switch to “FUNCTION SELECT
SYSTEM SET” position;
Press the “Enter/Start” button to enter the system settings interface and
press “Back/Stop” button to return to the “PROGRAM SELECT SYSTEM SET”
position;
Press the +/- button to switch between different system setup options,
including:
SAFETY TIMER VERSION
Test mode Sound Menu Capacity Cut-off
3.1 Working capacity setting
Remarks: After setting the Capacity Cut-Off, the charger will automatically
stop when Capacity Cut-Off value is reached.
The charger will read: CHARGE DONE! Capacity xxxxx
From the main charge menu press the “+/-” button to switch to the “PROGRAM
SELECT SYSTEM SET” position.
Press the “Enter/Start” button to enter the system setting interface, press
the “+/-” button to switch to the “Capacity Cut-Off” position;
Press the “Enter/Start” button, the cursor on the left side of the interface
will flash, press the “+/-” button to modify the current status; (OFF: Turn
off the working capacity function, ON: Turn on the working capacity function)
Press the “Enter/Start” button, the cursor on the right side of the interface
will flash, press the “+/ -” button to modify the capacity.
(Capacity modification range: “100~99999mAh”) Press the “Enter/Start” button,
the set up is completed
3.2 Working time setting
Remark: After entering the working time mode, The charger will automatically
shut off when the selected time has elapsed. The charger will display “CHARGE
DONE! Timeout Cut-Off.
From the main charge menu press the “+/-” button to switch to the ” PROGRAM
SELECT SYSTEM SET” menu;
Press the “Enter/Start” button to enter the system setting interface, press
the “+/-” button to switch to the “SAFETY TIMER” position.
Press the “Enter/Start” button, the cursor on the left side of the interface
will flash, press the “+/-” button to modify the current status;
(OFF: Turn off the timing function, ON: Turn on the timing function)
Press the “Enter/Start” button, the cursor on the right side of the interface
will flash, and press the “+/ -” button to modify the time.
(Time modification range: “1~999Min”) Press the “Enter/Start” button, the set
up is completed
3.3Check software version
From the main charge menu press the +/- button to switch to the “PROGRAM
SELECT SYSTEM SET” position
Click the Enter/Start button to enter the system setting display. Click the
+/- button to switch to the “VERSION” position. You can view the version
information of the current product. Click Back/Stop to return to the main
charge menu.
3.4 USB display mode selection
Note: In the USB menu Use “None” mode, UART/SWD mode is only for product
development;
From the main charge menu press the +/- button to switch to the “PROGRAM
SELECT SYSTEM SET” position
Click the Enter/Start button to enter the system setting display, click the
+/- button to switch to the “Test Mode” position;
Click the Enter/Start button, the mode cursor on the right side of the display
flashes, click the +/- button to switch the USB display function;
– None: USB normal output 5V/2.4A (users use normally, set to None);
– UART/ SWD: software upgrade function; Click the Enter/Start button.the set
up is completed
3.5 Button/Buzzer Sound Settings
From the main charge menu press the +/- button to switch to the “PRPGRAM
SELECT SYSTEM SET” menu
Click the Enter/Start button to enter the system setting display, and click
the +/- button to switch to the “Key Beep/Buzzer” position;
Click the Enter/Start button, the cursor on the right side of Key Beep
flashes, and the status is modified by clicking the +/ – button;
(ON: turn on the button sound, OFF: turn off the button sound) Click the
Enter/Start button, the cursor on the right side of Buzzer flashes, and the
status is modified by clicking the +/ – button; (ON: turn on the buzzer sound,
OFF: turn off the buzzer sound)
Click the Enter/Start button.the set up is completed
COMMON ERRORS AND SOLUTIONS
| NO | Error status | LED Li, | Reason of Error | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Balance port error 1 | Cell count is set Incorrectly | 1.Click the button |
of Back /Stop to exit the error status. 2.Check the cell count setting and be
certain it is correct for battery being charged.
2| Balance port error 2| | Cell count is set incorrectly
The charger detected the single cell voltage is below 0.6V through the balance
port.| 1.Click the button of Back /Stop to exit the error status.
2.Check the cell count setting and be certain it is correct for battery being
charged.
3.tf the setting parameter is consistent with the actual one. the abnormality
still occurs. Use the charger PROGRAM SELECT LI BATT METER’ to read the
voltage of each cell and check it.
Check the balancing cables for poor contact or breakage
| Over voltage protection of main port in charger interface| | The battery
voltage exceeded the Max charging voltage of charger. The definition is showed
as below:
LipoA.5 Number of series /Li, :4.6 Number of series LiFe:4.0’s Number of
series /NiMH: 1.8′ Number of series (Wrong battery type or over voltage)|
1.Click the button of Back /Stop to exit the error status.
2.Check he setting series and actual series • if not match, revise setting
series and actual series consistently.
3.11 you had set the charger and actual series consistently, charger still
shows the error. Use the charger function”PROGRAM SELECT LI BATT METER’ to
read every cell ‘s voltage. If the total voltage has exceeded the setting
standard, please to discharge the battery voltage standard or below.
I .7 1| Over voltage protection in balance port of charger| | The voltage of
single cell exceeds the max setting voltage.
Setting standard as below: LIP0:4.5V/LIFIV:4.6V LIFE:4.OWNIMH:1.8V| 1.Click
the button of Back /Stop to exit the error status.
2.Use the charger function”PROGRAM SELECT LI BATT METER’ to read every cell ‘s
voltage. To discharge the voltage of single cell or the total voltage of whole
battery, until the voltage of single cell is below the setting standard.
5| Battery interface no Loading/low voltage short circuit protection| |
-Battery interface (main port) no Loading
-Battery interface (main port) low voltage(52.5V) -Battery interface (main port) short circuit protection| .
1.0 lick the button of Back (Stop to exit the error status.
2. Check the battery interface port is without loading: check the if there is
poor contact in the charger interface with battery
3.Check whether the battery is over discharge.(the total voltage 52.5V).Use
the charger function-PROGRAM SELECT LI BATT METER to read every cell ‘s
voltage. If the total voltage is lower than 2.5V. it is over discharge and
suggest to charge before use.
3.Check whether the battery is short circuit.
Pull out the battery. and use the multimeter to test the battery checking
whether it is short circuit. If yes. please do not use the battery.
4.If you have check the 2/3/4. and the error is not solved. please contact the
professional for checking and maintaining.
6| Can not work| | circuit failure| Please unplug the AC plug for 30 second
before inserting.
7| Battery Voltage Error| | When the charger detected that the cell voltage
difference meet the following conditions, it will trigger a battery voltage
abnormal alarm: LiPo1LiHV: Single cell voltage <2.8V. voltage difference
V>400mV:
LiFe: Single cell vdtage <1.0V, voltage
difference V>500mV:| 1. Select “PROGRAM SELECT—. LI BATT METER” to read the
voltage of a single cell, If the voltage meets the abnormal trigger condition.
it means that the battery is faulty (the vdtage is too low or the voltage
difference is too large). It is recommended to stop using the battery and
discard it:
2, If the displayed voltage of ‘PROGRAM SELECT—. LI BATT METER” does not match
the actual battery voltage, check the balance port line against the voltage to
see if there is a bad contact or break.
WARRANTY
Thank you for purchasing this product. If you have any problems with this
charger. Please discontinue any further use and contact your local distributor
immediately.
This product is warranted to be free from manufacturer defects for 1 year from
original purchase date. Please keep your original proof of purchase for
warranty purposes.
What is not covered by the warranty
- Failure to use correct input voltage(100-240VAC)
- Failure to follow instruction manual
- Mechanical damage due to external causes
- Disassembly,modification by the user(modifying original connectors,wires,components,etc.)
- Use in improper conditions(damage or rust from rain,humidity,etc.)
- Normal wear and tear surface shell,dents and scratches Gens Ace is not responsible for the abuse or misuse of this product.
- We reserve the sole right to modify this manual at any time without notice.
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