Skyrc | E8 | instruction manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
SK-100096
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for your choice of the SKYRC e8, 100-240V AC balance charger. This unit is simple to use but
its operation does require some knowledge on the part of the user. Please read this entire operating
manual completely and attentively before using this product, as it covers a wide range of information on
operating and safety.
SKYRC e8 Charger is an economic, high quality 100-240V AC balance charger, designed for charging
LiPo and LiFe batteries from 2-8 cells in balance mode. The circuit power is 100W and max charge
current can reach to 6A. There are four different charge current 1A/3A/5A/6A which can be selected. You
could select the proper charge current according to battery capacity.
when the charge status LED glows constant orange,
the charger is charging in CV mode;
8) When the cell LED is flashing, this cell is discharging
for balancing.
9) When the battery is fully charged, the charge status
LED will glow constant green.
10) Unplug the battery from the charger and the charge
status LED will flash green which indicates the
charger is ready to charge another battery.
Charger
Balance Adaptor
LiPo Battery
CAUTION:
This diagram shows the correct way to connect your battery to
the e8 charger while charging in balance mode.
Failure to connect as shown in this diagram will damage this
charger.
The main battery leads must be connected along with the
balance lead connector as shown before charging your battery.
CONNECTION DIAGRAM
AC 100-240V
PowerJack
Cell 4 LED Indicator
Cell 3 LED Indicator
Cell 2 LED Indicator
Cell 1 LED Indicator
EXPLANATION OF LED STATUS
Cell 5 LED Indicator
Cell 6 LED Indicator
Cell 7 LED Indicator
Battery Type Switch
Charge Status LED
Cell 8 LED Indicator
Cell Status LED
Charge Current Switch
BatterySocket
Charge Status LED Indicator
XH BalanceSocket
LED green blinking
The charger is ready to charge.
LED glows constant red
The charger is charging in CC mode.
LED glows constant orange
The charger is charging in CV mode.
LED glows constant green.
The charging process finishes.
LED glows constant red.
The cell is charging.
LED flashes red
The cell is discharging.
* Error Message
If there is an error, the charge status LED and one of the cell LED will blink in sequence.
LED Status
Error Message
charge status LED + Cell 1 LED
The voltage difference among cells is too big (more than 300mV)
charge status LED + Cell 2 LED
Wrong connection
Over current protection
Reverse polarity
charge status LED + Cell 3 LED
CHARGE PROCEDURES
charge status LED + Cell 3 LED
SKYRC e8 comes with the built in power supply. You can connect the AC power cord to the AC socket
(100-240V AC) directly.
Note: This charger can charge LiPo and LiFe batteries ONLY in balance mode. In this case, you must use
balance board to connect the charger with the battery.
Please refer to following steps to charge the battery,
1) Insert the AC power cord into the charger.
2) Insert the AC cord into a wall socket (100-240V). All LEDS will light for 1 second and the charge status LED will flash
green which indicates the charger is ready to charge.
3) Select the battery type LiPo/LiFe by the slide switch.
4) Select the proper charging current 1A/3A/5A/6A by the slide switch.
5) Connect the battery to the charger main battery lead to battery socket and balance wires to balance socket.
6) The charger starts charging. The charge status LED and the cell status LED will glow constant red. If the battery
pack is 2-cell, Cell 1 and Cell 2 LEDs will glow constant red; if the battery pack is 3-cell, Cell 1, Cell 2 and Cell 3
LEDs will glow constant red; and so on.
7) During the charging progress, when the charge status LED glows constant red, the charger is charging in CC mode;
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In this case, please disconnect the power cord from the wall socket and unplug the battery from the charger.
SPECIFICATION
AC Input
100-240VCharger/Cell Status
Battery Type
LiPo/LiFe
Cell Count
2-8 cells
Charge Current
1A/3A/5A/6A ± 10%
Cell Terminate Voltage
LiPo: 4.2V ± 0.02V / LiFe: 3.6V ± 0.02V
Circuit Power
100W
Current Drain for Balancing
200mA
Dimension
150x93x51mm
Weight
450g
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THE SET CONTAINS
WARNINGANDSAFETY NOTES
SKYRC e8 is suitable for charging rechargeable LiPo/LiFe batteries. Do not attempt to recharge dry
cells. Charging other types of batteries may cause fire or explosion.
Never leave the charger unattended when it is connected to its power supply.
The allowable AC input voltage is 100-240V AC. Never connect it to any other voltage.
Protect charger from dust, dirt and damp.
Never place the charger and batteries connected to it on any form of flammable surface. Never
operate the charger in the vicinity of inflammable material or gas.
Ensure that there is an unrestricted airflow to and from the charger's cooling slots. Never place the
charger on a carpet or similar surface.
Take great care to maintain correct battery polarity, and avoid shot-circuit. Read the battery
manufacturer's instructions and adhere to them strictly.
SkyRC e8 Charger
AC Power Cord
18AWG Wire Charging Cable
Balance Adaptor
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5201-0030-01
CONFORMITY DECLARATION
SKYRC e8 satisfies all relevant and mandatory CE directives and FCC Part 15 Subpart B: 2014.
The product has been tested to meet the following technical standards:
Test Standards
CE-LVD
Futaba RX charging cable EC3 charging cable
5201-0044-01
5201-0034-01
Crocodile clip
charging cable
Dean charging cable
5203-0012-01
EN60335-2-29
Conform
EN61000-3-3
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 3-3: Limits Limitation of voltage changes, voltage fluctuations and
flicker in public low-voltage supply systems, for
equipment with rated current 16 A per phase and not
subject to conditional connection.
Conform
EN61000-3-2
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) –
Part 3-2: Limits – Limits for harmonic current emissions
(equipment input current ≤16 A per phase)
Conform
EN61000-6-1
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) -- Part 6-1: Generic
standards - Immunity for residential, commercial and
light-industrial environments.
Conform
EN61000-6-3
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) -- Part 6-3:
Genericstandards - Emission standard for residential,
commercial andlight-industrial environments.
Conform
FCCPart 15B
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), Conduction Emission
& Radiation Emission.
Conform
JST/BEC charging cable
5201-0043-01
5201-0031-01
WARRANTYANDSERVICE
We guarantee this product to be free of manufacturing and assembly defects for a period of one year
from the time of purchase. The warranty only applies to material or operational defects, which are present
at t he time of purchase. During that period, we will repair or replace free of service charge for products
deemed defective due to those causes.
You will be required to produce proof of purchase (invoice or receipt). 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 cost, complicated custom clearance procedures to
send back to China. Please understand SkyRC can't provide warranty service to overseas end user directly.
3. If you have any questions which are not mentioned in the manual, please feel free to send email to [email protected]
LIABILITY EXCLUSION
This charger is designed and approved exclusively for use with the types of battery stated in these
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 which were
immediately and directly involved in the event in which the damage occurred.
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CE-EMC
FCC-VOC
Result
Title
Household and similar electrical appliances –. Safety –.
Part 2-29: Particular requirements for battery chargers.
This symbol means that you must dispose of electrical devices from the general household
waste when it reaches the end of its useful life. Take your charger to your local waste
collection point or recycling centre. This applies to all countries of the European Union, and to
other European countries with a separate waste collection system.
Manufacturedby
SKYRCTECHNOLOGYCO.,LTD.
www.skyrc.com
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7504-0596-02