TENERGY TB6B Multifunctional Balance Charger Instruction Manual
- June 5, 2024
- TENERGY
Table of Contents
TENERGY TB6B Multifunctional Balance Charger
Introduction
Please be sure to read this entire operating manual completely before you use this product for the first time, as it covers a wide range of information on operation and safety. It can be dangerous when batteries or chargers are mishandled. There are always risks of batteries catching fire and exploding when they are subjected to improper charging.
Specifications
- Input Voltage Range DC 10.5 – 18.0V
- Display Blue Backlight LCD
- Controls Four Buttons 0.1 – 5.0A
- Charge Current Range 0.1 – 1.0A
- Discharge Current Range Max. 50W
- Charge Power Limited Max. 5W
- Discharge Power Limited Max. 250mA
- Balance Current ±0.01V
- Balance Tolerance LiPo/Li-ion/LiFe: 1-6 cells
- Battery Types/Cells NiMH/NiCd: 1-15 cells
- Weight Pb (Lead Acid): 2-20V, 1-10 cells 260g
- Dimension 130 x 85 x 26 mm
Key Features
Optimized Operating Software
When charging or discharging, TB6B has an ‘AUTO’ function that sets the
feeding current or the cell count of the battery automatically. Especially for
Li-ion/Li-Polymer batteries, it can prevent the over-charging which can lead
to an explosion if improperly used. Every program in the unit is controlled
with mutual links and communication for possible errors so it introduces
maximum safety which can be set by the user.
Individual Voltage Balancer for Li-ion/Li-Polymer Batteries
TB6B has an individual-cell-voltage balancer inside, so it does not need a
separate balancer when charging Li-ion/Li-Polymer batteries (LiIo/LiPo/LiFe).
Balance Individual Cells on Discharge
TB6B can also monitor and balance individual cells of the battery pack during
the discharge process. If the voltage of any one cell varies abnormally, the
process will be stopped and an error message will appear.
Accepts Various Battery Types
TB6B can accept three types of batteries – LiIo, LiPo, LiFe, NiCd, NiMH, and
Pb. Please select the correct one before starting the process.
Data Store/Load
For your convenience, the device can store data for up to 5 different types
of batteries. You can set the data to charge or discharge continually. This
data can be selected at any time and the process can be executed without
Cyclic Charging/Discharging
Continually perform 1 to 5 cycles of charge-discharge for battery refreshing
and balancing.
Robust Outer Aluminum Case
A high-quality aluminum case is durable and very efficient at cooling down
any internal heat
Operating Instructions
Main Menu
When charger TB6B first powers up, the LCD screen will display the name of the
charger for 2 seconds. To select the desired program, press the “Mode/Esc”
button, and cycle through the options.
Initial Parameter Setup
Once the desired program is selected, hit the “Enter/Start” button to enter
the submenu. Once in the submenu, you can then hit “Enter/Start” to make the
parameter numbers blink, and cycle through the options using the left (Dec.)
and right (Inc.) “Status” keys. Please be sure to select the correct type
of Lithium battery (refer to table A on Page 11). Misuse can lead to a fire or
explosion
LiPo/Li-ion/LiFe Check Time
Normally, the charger can determine the cell count of the battery at the
beginning of the charge/discharge process. However, when the battery is
significantly discharged, the device may not correctly determine the cell
count. When this happens, set the “check time” to 10 minutes, which should be
enough for the device to then correctly determine the cell count.
NiMH/NiCd Sensitivity
Delta Peak shows the trigger voltage for automatic charge termination of NiMH
and NiCd batteries. D. Peak default setting is 12mV for NiCd and 7mV for NiMH.
Please refer to the battery’s technical specifications for the ideal value.
USB/Temp Select
For the optional thermometer attachment, this setting lets you change the
temperature cut off.
Waste Time
The cooling period between cycle charging and discharging. Set more than 10
minutes to allow your battery time to cool-down between cycles.
Safety Timer
The back up alarm to ensure you don’t overcharge your batteries. You can turn
this feature off or extend the timer.
Capacity Cut-Off
An additional safety feature to prevent overcharging. Set the max amount the
charger can charge before shutting down.
Key Beep & Buzzer
Key Beep – Enable or Disable sound when pressing the buttons. Buzzer – Enable
or Disable alarm.
Input Power Low
The charger stops charging if the input voltage goes below this value.
| Table A|
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Battery Types| Li-Po| Li-ion| Li-Fe| NiMH| NiCd| Pd
Standard Voltage (V/cell)| 3.70| 3.60| 3.30| 1.20| 1.20| 2.00
Max. Charge Voltage (V/cell)| 4.20| 4.10| 3.60| 1.60| 1.60| 2.45
Maximum Charge Current| 1C| 1C| 1C| 1C| 1C| 0.2C
Min. Discharge Voltage (V/cell)| 3.00| 3.00| 2.00| 1.00| 0.85| 1.75
How to connect the wires
WARNING:
Li-Po/Li-ion/Li-Fe battery without PCB and/or requires balance charging must
use Balance Charge Mode with JST XH balancing connector. Always follow both
the battery and charger instructions. Failure to do so may result in FIRE.
Lithium Batteries (Li-Ion/LiPo/LiFe)
Please follow the main instructions to select the correct type of battery and
parameter value for your desired application.
CHARGE
This is for individual batteries and some special battery packs that do not
have a balance port or cell count. The left side of the screen shows you the
battery and the current you selected. The right side shows the mode and the
cell count of the battery selected.
BALANCE
This is for 2-6 cell Lithium batteries with a balance port. The battery’s
individual cell balance connector should be inserted into the balance board
connected to the right side of the charger.
FAST CHARGE
This is for rapid charging of your batteries. The final charge capacity
will be slightly reduced, but the charging time will also be shortened.
STORAGE
This is for charging/discharging a battery that will not be used for some
time. This will keep the battery at 40% of its normal capacity so as not to
waste a full charge over time.
DISCHARGE
Although Lithium batteries do not need to be discharged, this function
allows for a discharge of over 90%.
Selecting the Correct Cell Count
Once the type of battery and cell count is selected, press and hold the
“Enter/Start” button for 2 sec. This will take you to a screen to double check
the cell count. “R” shows the number or cells found by the charger and “S”
shows the number of cells the user selected. If they match, please continue by
pressing the “Enter” button. If not, press “Mode” return to the previous
screen, double check the battery’s specifications, and repeat the step.
Checking the Individual Voltage and Capacity
You will need to connect the balance plug. By using the “Status” buttons, you
can check the safety capacity cut-off, safety timer, safety temperature, and
the present voltage. You can also check the individual voltages of each
battery while it is charging.
NiMH/NiCd Battery Program
Just as in the main screen, use the “Mode” and “Status” buttons to cycle
through the options.
Charge mode
The default is “AUT” In this mode, the user needs to select the upper limit
of the charge current to avoid issues. In “MAN” mode, the device will charge
the battery at the current you previously set. To switch between AUT and MAN
mode, press the (left arrow) and (right arrow) buttons on the charger
simultaneously at the NiMH Charge Current setting screen.
Discharge mode
The recommended voltage of NiMH batteries is 1.0V/cell and NiCd is
0.85V/cell. Otherwise, please refer to the manufacturer’s recommendation for
your battery.
Cycle mode
This mode will perform 1-5 cycles of Discharging/Charging the battery.
Please use this mode for new NI batteries or long-term placement NI batteries.
Only use this option if you are sure your battery needs it. Once all of the
steps above have been completed and verified, please press “Enter/Start” to
begin the process.
Pb Battery Program
Use this program for Pb batteries with voltages between 2 and 20V. Please do
not use rapid charging for Pb batteries.
Charging a Pb Battery
The left side of the screen will show the Amp of the battery, while the right
side will show the voltage of the battery. After verifying that the voltage on
the screen matches the voltage required by your batteries manufacturer, press
and hold the “Enter” button for 2 seconds, and the process will start. The
charge can be stopped at any time by pressing the “Mode/Esc” button once.
Discharging a Pb Battery
Set the discharge current on the left side of the screen and final voltage
desired on the right side. Then press and hold “Enter” to begin the process.
The charge can be stopped at any time by pressing the “Mode/Esc” button once.
Save and Load Data Program|
The charger can store data for up to 5 batteries. Once set, you can
automatically start the process without having to set it up every time.
Save Data
Press the “Mode” button until Save Data is selected on the screen, then press
“Enter” to enter into the sub-menu. The blinking number shows you which data
slot the saved profile will be in. This can be changed by pressing the left
and right arrows, and selecting it by pressing “Enter” again. Continue by
selecting the type of battery, voltage, capacity, etc. and set the data by
pressing the “Enter” button each time. Once completed, press and hold the
“Enter” button to save the data.
Load Data
Using the same process as the main menu, select the Load Data screen from the
main menu. Then use the left and right arrow buttons to select the data you
want to load. Once selected, press and hold the “Enter” button for 2sec.
Warning and Error Messages
Safety Message
Prolong the life of the charger and keep it working properly, by following these safety tips.
- Li-Po/Li-ion/LiFe battery without PCB and/or requires balance charging must use Balance Charge Mode with JST XH balancing connector. Always follow both the battery and charger instructions. Failure to do so may result in FIRE.
- When the charger is running, please keep the device uncovered and in a well-ventilated area so it does not get too warm. This is especially true if you’re discharging a battery.
- Do not store or use in an environment colder than 41°F (5°C) or hotter than 122°F (50°C).
- Do not store or use in a wet or corrosive environment.
- Take care of the charger by not letting it fall or get shaken.
- Do not attempt to use voltage higher than recommended by the battery manufacturer.
- Ensure that the type and voltage of the battery is properly selected. Do not charge different batteries at the same time.
- This device is made for charging one battery pack. Please purchase separate accessories for multiple battery packs.
- Do not attempt to use this device on a non-rechargeable or damaged battery.
- Keep the charger away from pets and children at all times. Never leave this device unsupervised when connected to a power supply.
Warranty
The warranty period is 12 months. The warranty period is measured starting on the date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser. The sales receipt from the first consumer purchase is required in order to establish the start date of the warranty period. For any repair or replacement service, please first contact the reseller you purchased the product from. If the product was purchased directly from Tenergy, please contact us at [email protected]. This warranty is not valid for any damages or subsequent damage arising from misuse, modification, or as a result of failure to observe the procedures outlined in this manual.