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Tenergy TB6B Product Manual

Multifunction balance charger
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  • Page 1 TB6B Multifunction Balance Charger Product Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Content Introduction Specifications Key Features Operating Instructions Lithium Batteries (Li-Ion/LiPo/LiFe) Pb Battery NiMH/NiCd Batteries Save and Load Profiles Warning and Error Messages Safety Message Warranty...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Please be sure to read this entire operating manual completely before you use this product for the rst 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 re and exploding when they are subjected to improper charging.

  • Page 4: Specifications

    Specifications Input Voltage Range DC 10.5 – 18.0V Display Blue Backlight LCD Controls Four Buttons Charge Current Range 0.1 – 5.0A Discharge Current Range 0.1 – 1.0A Charge Power Limited Max. 50W Discharge Power Limited Max. 5W Balance Current Max. 250mA Balance Tolerance ±0.01V Battery Types/Cells...

  • Page 5: Key Features

    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.
  • Page 6 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.

  • Page 7: Operating Instructions

    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. Press MODE/Esc For More Options...
  • Page 8 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).
  • Page 9 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.
  • Page 10 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. Waste Time Safety Timer CHG>DCHG...
  • Page 11 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.
  • Page 12 Table A Battery Types Li-Po Li-ion Li-Fe NiMH NiCd 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 0.2C Min. Discharge Voltage (V/cell) 3.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 0.85 1.75 How to connect the wires...

  • Page 13: Lithium Batteries (Li-Ion/Lipo/Life)

    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 FAST CHARGE – This is for rapid charging of your special battery packs that do not have a balance port batteries.
  • Page 14 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.
  • Page 15 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.
  • Page 16 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 Discharging a Pb Battery The left side of the screen will show the Amp of the Set the discharge current on the left side of the screen battery, while the right side will show the voltage of and final voltage desired on the right side.
  • Page 17 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.

  • Page 18: Warning And Error Messages

    Warning and Error Messages The output cable is connected to a battery with incorrect polarity. REVERSE POLARITY Displayed when detecting an interruption in the connection between the battery and the output, CONNECTION BREAK or when voluntarily disconnecting the charge lead during operation. A short-circuit occurred, please check the charging leads.

  • Page 19: Safety Message

    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. •...

  • Page 20: Warranty

    For any repair or replacement service, please rst contact the reseller you purchased the product from. If the product was purchased directly from Tenergy, please contact us at service@tenergy.com. This warranty is not valid for any damages or subsequent damage arising from misuse, modi cation, or as a result of failure to observe the procedures outlined in this manual.