TOPDON TB8000 6V and 12V Battery Charger User Manual

TB8000
6V/12V Battery Charger
USER MANUAL

WELCOME

Thank you for purchasing the TB8000. If any issues arise during its use, you are welcome to contact support@topdon.com.

ABOUT TB8000

TB8000 is a smart battery charger for all types of 6V/12V lead-acid batteries, including Wet, Gel, MF, Cal, EFB, AGM, and 12V Li-ion batteries from 15Ah to 260Ah. Designed to provide safety and reliability, it has 9 charging steps and 6 charging modes for efficient battery charging, repairing, and maintenance.

SAFETY CAUTIONS

Before using this product, please read carefully and understand all safety instructions thoroughly. Failure to follow these safety instructions may lead to Electrical Shock, Explosion, and Fire, which can result in property damage, serious injury, and even death.

• We strongly recommend this product NOT to be used for any application other than for what it was designed.
• Before using this product, refer to your battery manufacturer’s manual to determine the voltage and chemistry of the battery.
• Do not attempt to charge a damaged or frozen battery. Incompatible or damaged batteries can explode if the charger is improperly used.
• Do not use the charger if the power cords are damaged.
• Clean the battery terminal if it is dirty or corroded. Keep it dry.
• Do not smoke or use any source of electrical spark or flame during its operation to avoid fire.
• Make sure the area around the battery is well-ventilated while the battery is being charged. To reduce the risk of  attery explosion, follow all safety instructions published by the battery manufacturer.
• Wear safety goggles during its whole operation. Batteries can cause flying debris and emit toxic gases. Remove all personal items made of metal, such as rings, necklaces, and watches, when working with a lead-acid battery.
• Place fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid touches skin, clothing, or eyes. If acid makes contact with eyes, then immediately wash it with running cold water for at least ten minutes and seek medical attention as soon as possible.
• Place the battery charger as far away from the battery as possible. Do not put the charger directly above the battery.
• Do not submerge the charger in water or get it wet.
• Keep the charger away from children. It is not a toy.
• Disconnect or connect the cables only when the charger is powered off. Store the charger in a well-ventilated and dry place every time you finish charging.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

TB8000 Smart Charger

Battery Clamp
Carrying Bag
User Manual

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Explanation of LCD Display:

Explanation of error codes on the LCD:

FUNCTION OVERVIEW

Charging Mode
The TB8000 offers 6 charging modes: 12V NORM, 12V COLD, 12V LITHIUM, 12V SMALL NORM, 6V NORM and 12V REPAIR. Understanding the differences and purposes of each charging mode is very important. Read below a brief description to help with comprehension:Mode| Max Charging
Voltage| Explanation
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12V/8A NORM| 14.5V| Charge 12V Wet, Gel, MF, Cal, EFB, and AGM batteries through 9-step
smart charging.
12V/8A COLD| 14.8V| Charge 12V Wet, Gel, MF, Cal, EFB, and AGM batteries when the
temperature is below 0°C(32°F) through 9-step smart charging.
12V/8A LITHIUM| 14.6V| Charge 12V li-ion batteries, including lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4).
12V/3A SMALL NORM| 14.5V| Charge 12V Wet, Gel, MF, Cal, EFB, and AGM batteries with a small
capacity of up to 50Ah through 9-step smart charging.
6V/8A NORM| 7.25V| Charge 6V Wet, Gel, MF, Cal, EFB, and AGM batteries through 9-step
smart charging.
12V REPAIR| /| Repair old or sulfated batteries through small current and pulse current.

Battery Test Mode

The TB8000 offers 1 battery test mode for testing the voltage of vehicle battery. We recommend that you test the vehicle battery first to confirm that it is in good conditions
before charging.Voltage Value| Explanation (12V lead-acid batteries)
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13.1V| Normal volatge; sufficient power
12.1 – 13.0V| Normal volatge; medium power
11.6 – 12.0V| Low voltage; low power
<11.5V| Voltage too low ；possibly damaged

Charging Your Vehicle Battery

Important:
Please do not operate the charger until you confirm the appropriate charging mode for your battery. You can verify the voltage and chemistry of the battery by consulting the manufacturer’s manual, or by reading the label on the battery.

1. Connect the clamps to vehicle battery terminals. Red clamp to the positive polarity (+), black clamp to the negative polarity (-).

2. Connect the power plug of the charger to an outlet. The charger will automatically turn on and begin in mode setup.
   

3. Press the MODE button to toggle between Battery
   Test Mode and Charging Mode. The corresponding icon or tip on the display will light up when you select one mode.
   Tip:
   We recommend checking the battery voltage through Battery Test Mode first, then toggle to the charging mode for charging.

4. Press the OK button to confirm the mode. The battery level indicator that displays 100% power will light up and all four battery level indicators will be solid white when the battery gets fully charged.

Charging Times

The size of the battery (Ah) and its depth of discharge (DOD) greatly affect its charging time. The estimated charging time shown below is based on an average depth of discharge 50% to a fully charged battery and is for reference purposes only. Actual data may differ due to battery conditions and temperature.Optimal Battery Capacity Range(Ah)| Battery Capacity (Ah)| Charging Time (h)
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12V/3A| 6V/8A| 12V/8A
15-260| 15| 3.| 1.| 1.
50| 10.| 4.| 4.
100| 21.| 8.| 8.
150| 31.| 12.| 12.
260| 54.| 20.| 20.

Charging Steps

1. Diagnosis
   Check the battery’s initial condition, including voltage, stateof-charge and health, to determine if the  battery is stable before charging.

2. Desulphation
   Use voltage or high-frequency pulses to break down the sulfates that have built up over time in the aging battery, to extend battery life and optimize battery performance.”

3. Pre-Charge
   Start the charging process with a gentle stable current until the battery capacity returns 25%. This reduces the stress put on batteries by sudden surges.”

4. Soft Start
   Provide a medium stable current until the battery capacity returns 50%.

5. Bulk Charge
   Begin the Bulk charging process based on the condition of the battery until the battery capacity returns 80%.”

6. Absorption
   Bring the charge level to 100% by delivering small amounts of current to provide a safe, efficient charge. This limits battery gas emission and prolongs battery life.

7. Analysis
   Monitor whether the battery voltage falls below its target threshold, if yes, the charger will enter the Recondition mode.

8. Recondition
   Check the battery status, and then recover the small current to improve the battery capacity.”

9. Maintenance
   Check the battery status and bring the charge level back to 100%. Then the Analysis, Recondition and Maintenance will form into a charge cycle to keep the battery at full charge. The battery charger can be safely left connected indefinitely without the risk of overcharging.

SPECIFICATIONS

FAQ

Q: How to select the charging mode?

– A: Please select the charging mode according to the battery type and capacity. We recommend that the current value should not be greater than 20% of the battery capacity value. For example, for a 20Ah battery, we recommend that the current is not greater than 4A.

Q: Will TB8000 stop charging automatically after the battery is fully charged?

– A: Yes. TB8000 adopts 9-step smart charging. When the battery is fully charged, it will automatically stop charging without the risk of overcharging. If you still leave the battery connected, the charger will keep monitoring the battery status and will automatically start charging when the battery voltage falls below its target threshold.

Q: Can TB8000 charge multiple batteries simultaneously?

– A: Yes. Please correctly connect these batteries in series or parallel before charging. If you have questions about the connection, you can consult the battery manufacturer or contact us for help.

Q: Which modes of the charger adopt the 9-step smart charging?

– A: The NORM, COLD and SMALL NORM mode.

Q: Is REAPIR mode applicable to all battery types?

– A: No, it can’t be used for lithium batteries. However, it is applicable to all types of lead-acid batteries.

Q: Why can’t some batteries be used normally after repair?

– A: Please consult the battery manufacturer whether the battery is completely damaged and whether it can be repaired.

Q: Why can’t some batteries be charged?

– A: Generally, a 12V battery with a voltage lower than 8.5V is damaged and cannot be charged normally.

WARRANTY

TOPDON Three Years Limited Warranty
The TOPDON Company warrants to its original purchaser that TOPDON products will be free from defects in material and workmanship for 3 years from the date of purchase (Warranty Period). For the defects reported during the Warranty Period, TOPDON will, according to its technical support analysis and confirmation, either repair or replace the defective part or product. The TOPDON shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages arising from the use, misuse, or  mounting of the device. Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you.
This limited warranty is void under the following conditions:
Misused, disassembled, altered or repaired by unauthorized stores or technicians.
Careless handling and violation of operation.
Notice: All information in this manual is based on the latest information available at the time of publication and no warranty can be made for its accuracy or completeness.
Topdon reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice.”

FCC WARNINGS

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.| TEL| 86-755-21612590 1-833-629-4832 (NORTH AMERICA)
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References

• TOPDON|Automotive Diagnostic Tools, Battery Tools and Key Programmers – TOPDON TECHNOLOGY Co., Ltd.
• TOPDON|Automotive Diagnostic Tools, Battery Tools and Key Programmers

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