SKYRC B6neo Smart Charger Instruction Manual

SKYRC B6neo Smart Charger Instruction

Product Information

Specifications

Discharge
PD| 12.0-20.0V| 5A| 80W| NiMH/NiCd Charge, Re-Peak, CYCLE_C_D, CYCLE_D_C, Discharge
DC power supply| 5.0-27.0V| 1.0-10.0A| |

Introduction
Congratulations on your choice of SkyRC B6neo smart charger. B6neo features a stylish and ultra-compact design. It may be simple to use, but the operation requires some knowledge. The purpose of these operating instructions is to help you quickly become familiar with its functions. Therefore, you must read the Operating Instructions, Warnings and Safety Notes thoroughly before using B6neo. We hope that B6neo will give you many years of pleasure and success. B6neo is a DC smart charger with a maximum output of 200W. It is capable of charging batteries of varying chemistries (LiPo/LiFe/Lilon/LiHV/NiMH/NiCd/Pb) and operating as a power supply, making it useful for hobbyists who need to power their DC equipment. With its unprecedented function of voltage measurement without power on, it becomes easy to measure battery voltage without hurdles. Please BE SURE to read these INSTRUCTIONS, WARNINGS, and SAFETY NOTES before using them for the first time. It can be dangerous to mishandle batteries and battery chargers, as batteries always risk catching fire and exploding. Mishandling batteries and battery chargers are hazardous and may cause fire and explosion.

Explanation of Buttons

1. LCD Display
2. Scroll up, increase the current, etc.
3. Confirm the choice, terminate the current program, enter into the setting, etc.
4. Scroll down, decrease the current, etc.
5. Balance port
6. Main port, DC output port, etc.
7. DC Input, 10.0-28.0V/12A
8. PD Input must comply with PD3.0 specification

Package

• 1*SkyRC B6neo Charger
• 1*Quick Start Guide

Operation Description
Follow these steps to operate the SkyRC B6neo smart charger:

1. Connect the charger to a power source using the appropriate input voltage and current.
2. Select the desired battery program based on the type of battery you want to charge (LiPo/LiFe/Lilon/LiHV, NiMH/NiCd, Pb Lead-Acid).
3. Connect the battery to the charger using the appropriate ports.
4. Set the charging parameters such as charge current, discharge current, and balance current.
5. Start the charging process and monitor the progress on the LCD display.
6. Once the battery is fully charged, disconnect it from the charger.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Q: Can I use the SkyRC B6neo charger with batteries of different chemistries?
   A: Yes, the SkyRC B6neo charger is capable of charging batteries of varying chemistries including LiPo, LiFe, Lilon, LiHV, NiMH, NiCd, and Pb Lead-Acid.

2. Q: Can the SkyRC B6neo charger be used as a power supply?
   A: Yes, the SkyRC B6neo charger can also operate as a power supply, providing DC output within the specified voltage and current ranges.

3. Q: How do I measure battery voltage without power on?
   A: The SkyRC B6neo charger has a unique function that allows you to measure battery voltage without powering it on. Simply connect the battery to the appropriate ports and the charger will display the voltage on the LCD.

4. Q: Is it safe to use the SkyRC B6neo charger?
   A: It is important to exercise caution while using the SkyRC B6neo charger. Mishandling batteries and battery chargers can be hazardous and may cause fire and explosion. Please read the provided instructions, warnings, and safety notes thoroughly before using the charger.

Introduction

Congratulations on your choice of SkyRC B6neo smart charger.
B6neo features a stylish and ultra-compact design. It may be simple to use, but the operation requires some knowledge. The purpose of these operating instructions is to help you quickly become familiar with its functions. Therefore, you must read the Operating Instructions, Warnings, and Safety Notes thoroughly before using B6neo. We hope that B6neo will give you many years of pleasure and success. B6neo is a DC smart charger with a maximum output of 200W. It is capable of charging batteries of varying chemistries (LiPo/LiFe/Lilon/LiHV/NiMH/NiCd/Pb) and operating as a power supply, making it useful for hobbyists who need to power their DC equipment. With its unprecedented function of voltage measurement without power on, it becomes easy to measure battery voltage without hurdles. Please BE SURE to read these INSTRUCTIONS, WARNINGS, and SAFETY NOTES before using for the first time. It can be dangerous to mishandle batteries and battery chargers, as batteries always risk catching fire and exploding. Mishandling batteries and battery chargers are hazardous and may cause fire and explosion.

Chart

1. LCD Display
2. scroll up, increase the current, etc.
3. confirm the choice, terminate the current program, enter into the setting, etc.
4. scroll down, decrease the current, etc.
5. Balance port
6. main port, DC output port, etc.
7. DC Input, 10.0-28.0V/12A
8. PD Input, must comply with PD3.0 specification

Package

• 1*SkyRC B6neo Charger
• 1*Quick Start Guide

Specifications

Input voltage

| DC| 10.0-28.0V
PD3.0/QC| 12.0-20.0V

Input current

| DC| 12A
PD| 5A

Max. output power

| DC| 200W
PD| 80W

Working mode

| LiPo/LiFe/LiIon/LiHV| Balance CHG, Charge, Storage, Discharge

NiMH/NiCd

| Charge, Re-Peak, CYCLE_C_D, CYCLE_D_C, Discharge
Pb| Normal, AGM Charge, Cold Charge, Discharge
DC power supply| 5.0-27.0V, 1.0-10.0A
| LiPo/LiFe/LiIon/LiHV| 1S-6S
---|---|---
Battery type/cells| NiMH/NiCd| 1S-15S
| Pb| 3S/6S
| LiPo/LiFe/LiIon/LiHV| 0.2A-10.0A
Charge current| NiMH/NiCd| 0.2A-10.0A
| Pb| 0.2A-10.0A
Discharge current| Current| 0.1A-2A
| Power| Max. 24W (±10%) based on 6S(4.2V/cell)
Balance current| LiPo/LiFe/LiIon/LiHV| Max.500mA
Size| 70x50x32mm
Weight| 82g

Warning
B6neo is not intended for use by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the charger by a person responsible for their safety.
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.

• Never leave charging batteries unattended during use.
• Never charge batteries overnight.
• Never attempt to charge dead, damaged, or wet battery packs.
• Never attempt to charge a battery pack containing different types of batteries. 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 the charger if the power cord has been pinched or shorted. Never attempt to dismantle the charger or use a damaged charger.
• Always use the charger with the correct charging and discharging program.
• Always use only rechargeable batteries designed for use with this type of charger.
• Never use the charger on car seats, carpets, or similar surfaces.
• Always operate the charger away from flammable and explosive materials.

Standard Battery Parameters

| LiPo| Lilon| LiFe| LiHV| MiMH| NiCd| Pb
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
Nominal voltage| ****

3.7V/cell

| ****

3.6V/cell

| ****

3.3V/cell

| ****

3.8V/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 current| ≤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~2.0V/

cell

Select the correct operating procedure per the battery parameters. Incorrect settings may cause the battery to burn or even explode.

Standard Battery Parameters

• Go through the menus and increase the parameter value.
• Enter the setting, confirm the choice, terminate the progress, or go back to the previous screen.
• Go through the menus and decrease the parameter value.

Connecting to a power source
There are two options of inputs for SkyRC B6neo, DC 10.0-28.0V and PD3.0 12.0-20.0V

Connecting the battery
WARNING
TO AVOID SHORT CIRCUITS, ALWAYS CONNECT THE CHARGE LEADS TO THE CHARGER FIRST, AND THEN TO THE BATTERY. REVERSE THE SEQUENCE WHEN DISCONNECTING THE PACK

1. Lithium Battery Connection with Balance Adapter
   For safety reasons, it is highly recommended to charge Lithium batteries
   (LiPo, Lilon, LiFe and LiHV) using Balance CHG mode, unless the battery comes without a balance wire.
   The balance wire attached to the battery must be connected to the charger with the black wire aligned with the negative marking. Ensure correct polarity!

2. NiMH/NiCd or Pb Battery Connection

Specifications

Battery Type| Working Mode| Description|
---|---|---|---
| ****

Balance CHG

| To charge the lithium battery in balance mode so that the voltages of each cell can be well balanced.|
LiPo| | The balance lead must be connected.|
Charge| To charge the lithium battery without a balance lead connected.|
Lilon|
LiFe

LiHV

|
Storage| By charging or discharging the battery, a specific storage value

can be achieved. LiPo: 3.8V, LiFe: 3.3V, LiIon: 3.70V, LiHV: 3.85V

|
| Discharge| To discharge the lithium battery to a specific value, which can be

set before discharging.

|

NiMH

NiCd

| Charge| To charge the NiMH/NiCd battery according to user preferences.
---|---|---
Re-Peak| To charge the battery twice in a row automatically, which is useful for ensuring the battery is fully charged.
Cycle_C_D| A 1 to 5 cycle charge-discharge process is effective in refreshing

NiMH/NiCd batteries and restoring their performance.

Cycle_D_C| A 1 to 5 cycle discharge-charge process is effective in refreshing

NiMH/NiCd batteries and restoring their performance.

Discharge| To discharge NiMH/NiCd battery to a specific value, which can

be set before discharging.

Pb

| Normal| To charge the Pb battery according to user preferences.
AGM Charge| To charge the AGM battery according to user preferences.
Cold Charge| To charge the Pb battery at a low temperature according to user preferences.
Discharge| To discharge the Pb battery to a specific value, which can be set before discharging.

In this chart, you can see which operations B6neo is capable of performing based on the type of battery.

Lithium Battery Program

(LiPo/Lilo/LiFe/LiHV)
Here is a flowchart to guide you to set up the program.

• Enter charge setting
  Press ENTER  to enter Charge Setting;

• Battery type select
  Press ENTER to call out the Battery Type menu, and select your preferred lithium battery type.

• Battery cell select
  Call out the Battery Cell menu, and select the battery cells correspondingly.

• Task select
  Call out the Task menu, and select your desired working mode.

• Condition select
  Call out the Condition menu, and adapt the cut-off voltage to the demand.

• Charge/Discharge current select
  Call out the Charge/Discharge Current menu, and adapt the charge/discharge current to the demand.

• Start
  Confirm to initiate the program.

• Back
  Confirm to step back to the main interface.

• Stop
  To terminate the current program, press the ENTER button once.

Do not connect the battery before turning on the charger!

NiMH/NiCd Battery Program

Here is a flowchart to guide you to set up the program.

• Enter charge setting
  Press ENTER to enter Charge Setting;

• Battery type select
  Press ENTER   to call out the Battery Type menu, and select NiMH or NiCd.

• Battery cell select
  Call out the Battery Cell menu, and select the battery cells correspondingly.

• Task select
  Call out the Task menu, and select your desired working mode.

• Condition select
  Call out the Condition menu, and adapt the cut-off voltage to the demand.

• Charge/Discharge current select
  Call out the Charge/Discharge Current menu, and adapt the working current to the demand.
  For Re-Peak, Cycle_C_D, and Cycle_D_C, you must set the cycles and rest times appropriately.

• Start
  Confirm to initiate the program.

• Back
  Confirm to initiate the program.

• Stop
  To terminate the current program, press the ENTER button once.

Do not connect the battery before turning on the charger!

Pb Lead-Acid Battery Program
Here is a flowchart to guide you to set up the program.

• Enter charge setting
  Press ENTER to enter Charge Setting;

• Battery type select
  Press ENTER to call out the Battery Type menu, and select Pb.

• Battery cell select
  Call out the Battery Cell menu, and select the battery cells correspondingly.

• Task select
  Scroll to Task, call out the menu and scroll to select the working mode.

• Condition select
  Discharge mode is the only mode that can allow you to edit in the Condition.
  There is no option to change it for other working modes.

• Charge/Discharge current select
  Call out the Charge/Discharge Current menu, and adapt the working current to the demand.

• Start
  Confirm to initiate the program.

• Back
  Confirm to initiate the program.

• Stop
  To terminate the current program, press ENTER button once.

Do not connect the battery before turning on the charger!

DC Power

• On the main interface, hold the ENTER button for seconds to enter the system setting.

• Select the option of DC Power, then adjust the output voltage and current.

• Start to activate the power function after setting up.

Voltage Calibration

1. On the main interface, press + twice to enter the interface of battery resistance.
2. Connect the 6S battery to B6neo.
3. Hold the ENTER and + buttons together to enter the calibration interface.
4. Press the + button to go through the voltage of each cell.
5. Press the ENTER button to choose the voltage, the value of which will turn blue.
6. Press + or – to adjust the values.

After the adjustment is completed, press + to go to the confirmation option. Hold the ENTER button to save the updated values.

Battery Voltage Meter
B6neo measures the lithium battery voltage easily and conveniently. Use the balance port to connect the lithium battery directly to B6neo.
B6neo lights up and displays battery voltage without power on.

Battery Resistance Meter

• Power on B6neo, and hold the button for seconds to enter the system setting.
• Scroll to Battery Meter and connect the battery to B6neo.
• Press to measure the battery voltage and resistance.
• Press to check the resistance value.

Firmware Upgrade

1. Connect B6neo to your computer via a USB C cable;
2. Launch the Charger Master, which will detect the connection automatically;
3. After successful detection, click to check the new version of the firmware;
4. When there is a new version, the option of Update will be available.
5. Click to upgrade till the process finishes.

Errors and Warnings

In the event of a fault, B6neo will display an error message.

limit.
Over Time Limit!| The program is timed out!
Int.Temp.Too High!| The internal temperature is high!
Over Load!| The charger is overloaded!
Reversed Polarity| The battery connection is reversed.
Fully Charged| The battery is fully charged already!
Outlet Volt. Too Low!| The DC output voltage is too low.
Outlet Overload!| The DC output is overloaded.
Balance Connection Error!| The balance connection is interrupted.
Cell Volt Diff.| The voltage difference between each cell is high.
Set Power Error| There is an error in setting the DC power.

System Setting

On the main interface, hold the Start button for seconds to enter the system setting.

Task Parameters

| Safety Timer| Customize a period for program protection.
Max.Capacity| Customize the protection of capacity.
Trickle Charge| Enable/disable trickle charge.
Holding Voltage|
Back| Back to the previous interface.

System Settings

| Language| Select your desired system language.
Min.Input Voltage| Set the minimum voltage for input protection.
LCD BackLight| Adjust the brightness of the screen.
Volume| Adjust the volume of the key and beep.

Completion Signal

| Choose the way you’d like to be reminded when the program completes.
Back| Back to the previous interface.

DC Power

| Voltage| Set the output voltage. (5.0-27.0V)
---|---|---
Current| Set the output current. (1.0-15.0A)

Start

| Enable DC power output and return to the main interface.
Back| Back to the previous interface.

Battery Meter

|

N/A

| Measure the battery voltage and internal resistance. Press – to return to the system setting.
Factory Settings| N/A| Restore to the factory settings.

System Info

|

N/A

| Check the current system information

Press ENTER to return to the system setting.

System Upgrade|

N/A

|

Upgrade the charger.

Back| N/A| Back to the previous interface.

Conformity Declaration
SkyRC B6neo satisfies all relevant and mandatory CE directives and FCC Part 15 Subpart B.

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 that 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:

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 costs, and complicated custom clearance procedures to send back to China, please understand that SkyRC can’t provide warranty service to overseas end users directly.
3. If you have any questions that are not mentioned in the manual, please feel free to send an email to info@skyrc.com

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