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406DUO User's Manual (V1.2.0)
User Notice ........................................................................................................................................... - 4 -
Safety Notes ............................................................................................................................... - 4 -
Copyright .................................................................................................................................... - 5 -
406DUO Special Features .......................................................................................................... - 5 -
Appearance Parameters .............................................................................................................. - 5 -
Specifications ............................................................................................................................. - 6 -
Device Introduction ............................................................................................................................ - 7 -
406DUO Parts & Interface Introduction .................................................................................... - 7 -
406DUO Buttons Function & Icons Description ....................................................................... - 7 -
406DUO Standard Accessories .................................................................................................. - 9 -
406DUO Optional Accessories .................................................................................................. - 9 -
The Order of Connection for Charger ............................................................................................ - 10 -
The Power Input Ground Cannot be Connected with the Output Ground ............................... - 10 -
The Order of Connection .......................................................................................................... - 10 -
Dual-channel Connection Notes ............................................................................................... - 10 -
Connection for Channel Asynchronous Mode ........................................................................................... - 10 -
Connection for Channel Synchronous Mode ............................................................................................. - 11 -
iCharger Charge/Discharge Setup & Use ....................................................................................... - 12 -
Power Supply Setup ................................................................................................................. - 12 -
Program Add & Manage........................................................................................................... - 13 -
Run Program for Charger ......................................................................................................... - 13 -
Program Running Status ........................................................................................................... - 14 -
Error Messages ......................................................................................................................... - 15 -
Program Edit............................................................................................................................. - 15 -
LiPo/LiIo/LiFe Battery Charge/Discharge Setup ...................................................................................... - 16 -
LiPo/LiIo/LiFe Battery Charge Setup .................................................................................................... - 16 -
LiPo/LiIo/LiFe Battery Not Balance Charge Setup ............................................................................. - 17 -
LiPo/LiIo/LiFe Battery Balance Charge Setup .................................................................................... - 17 -
LiPo/LiIo/LiFe Battery Charge Advanced Setup ................................................................................. - 18 -
LiPo/LiIo/LiFe Battery Charge Safety Setup ....................................................................................... - 19 -
LiPo/LiIo/LiFe Battery Storage Setup ................................................................................................... - 19 -
LiPo/LiIo/LiFe Battery Discharge Setup ............................................................................................... - 19 -
To Channel Setup ................................................................................................................................. - 20 -
LiPo/LiIo/LiFe Battery Discharge Advanced Setup............................................................................. - 20 -
LiPo/LiIo/LiFe Battery Discharge Safety Setup .................................................................................. - 20 -
LiPo/LiIo/LiFe Battery Cycle Setup ...................................................................................................... - 21 -
LiPo/LiIo/LiFe Battery Only Balance Feature ....................................................................................... - 21 -
NiMH/NiCd Battery Charge/Discharge Setup ........................................................................................... - 21 -
NiMH/NiCd Battery Charge Setup ........................................................................................................ - 21 -
NiMH/NiCd Battery Charge Advanced Setup ..................................................................................... - 22 -
NiMH/NiCd Battery Charge Safety Setup ........................................................................................... - 22 -
Synchronous Balance Charger/Discharger
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406DUO V1.2.0
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Specifications ..........................- 6 - Device Introduction ..........................- 7 - 406DUO Parts & Interface Introduction ..................- 7 - 406DUO Buttons Function & Icons Description ............... - 7 - 406DUO Standard Accessories ....................- 9 - 406DUO Optional Accessories ....................- 9 - The Order of Connection for Charger .................... - Page 2 406DUO Firmware Upgrades ......................- 34 - Firmware Upgrades via USB Port .................... - 34 - Firmware Upgrades via SD Card ..................... - 35 - Use Logview for 406DUO ......................... - 36 - Communication Steps ....................... - 36 - Important Notes ..........................- 38 - The Charging Principle for Reflex Charge Mode ..............
- Page 3 406DUO V1.2.0 Synchronous Balance Charger/Discharger Power Regenerative Mode ....................... - 38 - Channel Regenerative Mode ....................- 38 - Resistance or Bulbs............................ - 38 - Charging Battery ............................- 39 - Lithium Battery Extra Discharge Mode ................... - 39 - Appendix ............................
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Page 4: User Notice
Please read the entire Manual completely before using, to make sure you can use this device properly and more safely. 406DUO is a dual port charger, but this does not mean you can charge/discharge any configuration of the two sets of batteries! You must follow these rules: two battery packs without any external electrical connections, otherwise they could permanently damage the charger or batteries. -
Page 5: Copyright
12 Supports upgrading the hardware program by USB port or SD card. The iCharger also supports the “Logview” software and can display, plot and analyze the charge and discharge data by it. (See detailed information about Logview at the following website: http://www.logview.info) -
Page 6: Specifications
406DUO V1.2.0 Synchronous Balance Charger/Discharger Specifications Input voltage range: 10.0—30.0VDC Maximum input current limit: <60A, CH1/2<47A Maximum charge/discharge current: 60A@Syn. Mode 40A@Asyn. Mode Maximum charge power capacity: 1400W (Channel 1000W @input > 23.5V) Maximum discharge power capacity: 140W (Channel 80W) -
Page 7: Device Introduction
406DUO Buttons Function & Icons Description Buttons allow quick access to certain features when using 406DUO, familiarity with the icons on the interface will help you better understand the working status of the charger, as shown in following chart: Name Functions &... - Page 8 406DUO V1.2.0 Synchronous Balance Charger/Discharger Long press: measure internal resistance of CH-1 via long press on initial interface, and to pop up the parameters setup interface via long press when running program STATUS-1 Click: switch to the information display of CH-1 when running...
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Page 9: 406Duo Standard Accessories
406DUO V1.2.0 Synchronous Balance Charger/Discharger 406DUO Standard Accessories Balance connector conversion board #1 Power cable #1 600mm Suit for Align/Dualshy battery etc. Power input cable Balance wire for balance board #2 Output cable #2 150mm 320mm Suit for Align/Dualshy battery etc. -
Page 10: The Order Of Connection For Charger
406DUO V1.2.0 Synchronous Balance Charger/Discharger The Order of Connection for Charger The Power Input Ground Cannot be Connected with the Output Ground Note: The input of power lead cannot be connected directly to the output (see left picture), and the voltage of the input power... -
Page 11: Connection For Channel Synchronous Mode
406DUO V1.2.0 Synchronous Balance Charger/Discharger Connection for Channel Synchronous Mode Channel Synchronous Mode: i.e. CH-1 & CH-2 are controlled at the same time to charge/discharge one battery pack. Go to MEMORY SETUP→Option→Channel Mode to select Synchronous. In this mode, the maximum current can be up to 70A, power capacity is the sum of both channels’ limits. -
Page 12: Icharger Charge/Discharge Setup & Use
406DUO V1.2.0 Synchronous Balance Charger/Discharger iCharger Charge/Discharge Setup & Use 406DUO iCharger can charge/discharge LiPo, Lilo, LiFe, NiMH, NiCd,Pb or NiZn batteries, this manual will explain and introduce in detail the charger’s features, setup and use. Power Supply Setup The charger boots automatically when the power is turned on and the initial interface will display LOGO, charger relevant information, power source and message etc. -
Page 13: Program Add & Manage
Click STOP/START-x button on the initial interface to pop up the BATTERY MEMORY SELECT window. 406DUO has 7 built-in programs before it enters to the market (shown in the following picture), which cannot be deleted and are limited for editing. The built-in programs are underline to distinguish them from the customized programs set by the user. -
Page 14: Program Running Status
406DUO V1.2.0 Synchronous Balance Charger/Discharger After selecting the program to run, click confirmation to pop up RUN PROGRAM window, as below: Click Yes to run the program, click No to cancel. Program Running Status 1: Running program name 2: Battery type... -
Page 15: Error Messages
406DUO V1.2.0 Synchronous Balance Charger/Discharger Press STATUS-x button for 2 seconds when running program to pop up MODIFY interface, to modify the current and discharge voltage parameters online, as below: Press STOP/START-x button when running program to stop running, and press STOP/START-x button again to return to the initial interface. -
Page 16: Lipo/Liio/Life Battery Charge/Discharge Setup
406DUO V1.2.0 Synchronous Balance Charger/Discharger Channel Mode: Asynchronous (default); Synchronous Run Counter: 0-999; default: 0 Log Interval: 0.5-60Sec; default: 1Sec Note: 1. Channel Mode has asynchronous, synchronous available, see more details on Page10 Dual-channel Connection Notes. 2. If select synchronous mode, the maximum charge/discharge current setting will change from 40A to 60A. -
Page 17: Lipo/Liio/Life Battery Not Balance Charge Setup
406DUO V1.2.0 Synchronous Balance Charger/Discharger Note:1. When the value of charge cells voltage exceeds the recommended value (LiPo 4.2V, LiIo 4.1V, LiFe 3.6V), the charger will display a warning and alarm. As long as the user changes the values, the battery types and cells voltage value on the main charging interface will be displayed alternately. -
Page 18: Lipo/Liio/Life Battery Charge Advanced Setup
406DUO V1.2.0 Synchronous Balance Charger/Discharger When switch to User Balance mode on Chg Mode; the Balance Diff, Balance Set Point, Balance Over Charge and Balance Done Delay are available, after setting, click" " to return to the previous interface. Balance Diff: 1mV-10mV;... -
Page 19: Lipo/Liio/Life Battery Charge Safety Setup
406DUO V1.2.0 Synchronous Balance Charger/Discharger Note: 1. When charging the over-discharged battery, the charger will detect if the cell voltage is larger than the restore voltage, if larger, it will pre-charge the battery with restore current, if within the setting restore time, the cell voltage rises to the normal value then it will turn to the charging program;... -
Page 20: To Channel Setup
406DUO V1.2.0 Synchronous Balance Charger/Discharger Note: 1. The charger first discharges with constant current (CC) according to the user setting then turns to constant voltage (CV) when it reaches the discharge voltage. In the CV phase the current gradually falls, and the charger will terminate discharging when the current falls below the percentage of the configured discharge current. -
Page 21: Lipo/Liio/Life Battery Cycle Setup
406DUO V1.2.0 Synchronous Balance Charger/Discharger LiPo/LiIo/LiFe Battery Cycle Setup Select Program→Cycle to enter Cycle setup interface, after setting click" " to return to the previous interface. → → ， Cycle Mode: DCHG(default),DCHG → → DCHG CHG, DCHG CHG DCHG, →... -
Page 22: Nimh/Nicd Battery Charge Advanced Setup
406DUO V1.2.0 Synchronous Balance Charger/Discharger NiMH/NiCd Battery Charge Advanced Setup Click " " to enter NiMH/NiCd CHARGE OPTION SETUP interface, after setting click " " to return to the previous interface. Sensitivity: 1mV-20mV; default: 3mV Delay time: 0Min-20Min; default: 3Min Note: For the over-discharged NiMH/NiCd battery, the voltage may be close to 0V, tick Allow 0V Charging to allow charge with 0V. -
Page 23: Nimh/Nicd Battery Cycle Setup
406DUO V1.2.0 Synchronous Balance Charger/Discharger NiMH/NiCd Battery Cycle Setup Select Program→Cycle to enter Cycle setup interface, see details about setting on Page21 LiPo/LiIo/LiFe Battery Cycle Setup. Pb Battery Charge/Discharge Setup After adding program, it will switch to Pb battery in Type option on the MEMORY SETUP interface. Set the number of Cells and Capacity, after editing all parameters for program, click"... -
Page 24: Pb Battery Charge Safety Setup
406DUO V1.2.0 Synchronous Balance Charger/Discharger Pb Battery Charge Safety Setup Click " " to enter CHARGE SAFETY SETUP interface, see details about setting on Page19 LiPo/LiIo/LiFe Battery Charge Safety Setup. Pb Battery Discharge Setup Select Program→Discharge to enter Discharge setup interface, see details about setting on Page20 LiPo/LiIo/LiFe Battery Discharge Setup. -
Page 25: Nizn Battery Charge Advanced Setup
406DUO V1.2.0 Synchronous Balance Charger/Discharger NiZn Battery Charge Advanced Setup Click " " to enter NIZN ADVANCED SETUP interface, see details about setting on Page19 LiPo/LiIo/LiFe Battery Charge Advanced Setup. NiZn Battery Charge Safety Setup Click " " to enter CHARGE SAFETY SETUP interface, see details about setting on Page19 LiPo/LiIo/LiFe Battery Charge Safety Setup. -
Page 26: 406Duo Parameters Setup
Synchronous Balance Charger/Discharger 406DUO Parameters Setup 406DUO Parameters Setup Press TAB/SYS button for 2 seconds on the initial interface to enter the SYSTEM MENU interface, setting and testing of the system parameters, storage and servo can be completed on this interface. -
Page 27: Beep Tone Setup
406DUO V1.2.0 Synchronous Balance Charger/Discharger Beep Tone Setup Select SYSTEM MENU→Charger Setup→Beep Tone to enter the setup interface. 1: Key Tone 2: Hint Tone 3: Alarm Tone 4: Done Beeps 5: Volume adjustment display Beep 5times (default) Beep 30second... -
Page 28: Power Supply Setup
406DUO V1.2.0 Synchronous Balance Charger/Discharger Power Supply Setup Select SYSTEM MENU→Charger Setup→Power Supply to enter the setup interface. 1: DC Power 2: Battery Power After selecting input source, click the " " followed by the option, enters the relevant power supply setting to set the parameters, after setting click “... -
Page 29: Communication Settings
Communication Settings Select SYSTEM MENU→ Charger Setup→ Communication to enter the setup interface. See detailed information about communication port protocol in iCharger MODBUS Protocol. Go to the website http://www.jun-si.com/UploadFiles/iCharger_MODBUS_Protocol.pdf to download. Select Serial Port as the communication way to activate, as below: ... -
Page 30: Calibration
406DUO V1.2.0 Synchronous Balance Charger/Discharger Calibration Select SYSTEM MENU→Charger Setup→Calibration to enter the setup interface. User Calibration may result in large data deviation, affecting normal use; so User Calibration is not suggested. If the user select User Calibration, the User Calibration option changes to active status; then select channel to enter the interface to calibrate. -
Page 31: Extra Function
406DUO V1.2.0 Synchronous Balance Charger/Discharger Extra Function Log Files Manage Select SYSTEM MENU→Extra Function→LOG FILES to enter the manage interface. First select and click the .TXT files when managing log files and the system will pop up the LOG FILES OP dialog box. - Page 32 406DUO V1.2.0 Synchronous Balance Charger/Discharger J2 can be used as an external power source: If J1(5V/1A) cannot provide the voltage needed for the servo, please connect through J2 with external power source. Select the test mode and go to the following corresponding interface.
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Page 33: Pulse Measurement
The USB icon will light up on the lower right corner of the screen when the 406DUO connects with computer normally. The SD icon will light up on the lower right corner of the screen when the SD card is inserted. If 406DUO connects with the USB without running a program, the new added U disk can be found on the "My Computer”... -
Page 34: 406Duo Firmware Upgrades
" to download the firmware file to the ④ Connect 406DUO charger to the PC via USB (windows system directly supports the device, dispensing with installing additional drivers). When the device information appears in Device List column, this shows the upgrade tool has identified the device. -
Page 35: Firmware Upgrades Via Sd Card
Create a new directory in the available SD card: X:\Junsi\Upgrade Rename the firmware file to 406DUO.BIN, and copied to the new directory; Insert the SD card into the charger, and press the Knob, STATUS-2, STOP/START-2 at the same time and electrify, the charger will automatically upgrade the firmware, which takes about 20 seconds. -
Page 36: Use Logview For 406Duo
X:\ logview \ LogViewInstaller.exe (here X is the drive letter designator for the CD-ROM drive). Connect 406DUO with PC via USB port (make sure USB driver has been installed) Start LogView 1) Please choose language first; - 36 -... - Page 37 3) Choose Junsi iCharger406DUO in the following options of Device, and then choose the correct communication Port; 4) Start iCharger charge/discharge mode, then click Start recording to record data. See other functions of this software in "Help" of LogView. - 37 -...
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Page 38: Important Notes
406DUO V1.2.0 Synchronous Balance Charger/Discharger Important Notes The Charging Principle for Reflex Charge Mode Note: Reflex charge mode only supports NiMH and Pb battery. It does not support lithium battery. Using reflex charge mode to charge battery can reduce effectively the heating of the battery. Go to the →... -
Page 39: Charging Battery
Bal. port In this mode, the lithium battery discharges through the iCharger and R, P = Pi + Pr, (Pi is the charger’s wasted power capacity; Pr is wasted power capacity by resistance). Pi is limited by the set charger’s maximum discharge power capacity. -
Page 40: Appendix
406DUO V1.2.0 Synchronous Balance Charger/Discharger Appendix Status Indication of Running Channel Status Status Indication Status Status indication Trickle charging status keeps a small No display No program, can select program to run TRICK current for a while after finishing charging NiCd or NiMH Stop status, press “stop”... -
Page 41: Error Messages
406DUO V1.2.0 Synchronous Balance Charger/Discharger Error Messages Error NO. Error Messages Error Description 02XX "Input over voltage" The input voltage is too high 03XX "Input under voltage" The input voltage is too low 04XX "Output over voltage" The output voltage is too high... - Page 42 Calibration Setup Voltage Voltage Interface Limit: Limit: 406DUO V1.2.0 9V-48V; 9V-48V; Synchronous Balance Charger/Discharger Manufacture default: 10V default: 10V 30XX "Balance required!" Balance port is unplugged Current Current Default: "Auto detect the number of cells failed, please Default value Limit:...
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