J. Perkins LIPRO DUAL 6 User manual

lipro DUAL+
lipro DUAL+6
Instruction Manual
V3.10

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Contents
Introduction ...................................................................... 1
Specifications .................................................................. 1
Box Contents .................................................................... 1
Controls ............................................................................. 2
Power supply.................................................................... 2
Special features............................................................... 3
Optimized operating software .................................... 3
Internal independent lithium battery balancer ........ 3
Suitable for various types of Lithium battery ........... 3
Fast and storage mode of lithium battery ................. 3
Maximum safety ............................................................ 3
Data store/load .............................................................. 4
Cyclic charging/discharging ....................................... 4
Temperature threshold* .............................................. 4
PC based analysis using USB Communication** .... 4
Warning and safety notes .............................................. 5
Charging ......................................................................... 6
Discharging .................................................................... 6
Operating parameters ..................................................... 7
Main menu ........................................................................ 8
Selecting a Program ..................................................... 8
Power supply and final safety checks ........................ 9
Power Supply ................................................................ 9
Final checks before connecting the battery ............ 9
User set program option ............................................... 10
Safe timer Calculation ................................................ 11
Charge & Discharge Programs ................................... 12
Lithium charge program ............................................ 12
Lithium Balance charge program ............................ 14
Viewing the Voltage of Individual Cells ................... 14
Lithium fast charging .................................................. 15
Lithium Storage charging .......................................... 16
Lithium Discharging Program ................................... 17
NiMH and NiCd Charge programs ........................... 18
NiMH and NiCd Discharge programs ...................... 19
NiMH and NiCd Cycle Charge programs ................ 20
Gel cell (pb, lead acid) charge program ................. 21
Gel cell (pb, lead acid) discharge program ............ 22
Save Data Program........................................................ 23
Load Data Program ........................................................ 24
Viewing Extra Charge/Discharge Data ..................... 24
Viewing the “User Set Program” Settings ............. 24
Monitoring the Voltage of Individual Cells ............. 24
Warnings and Error Messages ................................... 25

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IntroductIon
Thank you for purchasing the JP EnErG LiPro Dual 6 balancer charger. This product is a rapid
charger with a high performance microprocessor and specialised operating software. The unit is
simple to use, but the operation of a sophisticated automatic charger such as the LiPro Dual 6 does
require some knowledge on the part of the user. These operating instructions are designed to ensure
that you quickly become familiar with its functions. It is therefore important that you read right
through the Instruction manual and Warning and Safety Notes before you attempt to use your new
automatic charger for the first time.
Please BE SURE to read these instructions and Warning and Safety Notes before you use the charger
for the first time. It can be dangerous to mishandle batteries and battery chargers, as there is always
a risk of batteries catching fire and exploding.
SpecIfIcatIonS
Operating voltage range: DC 11.0-18.0V DC
AC in: 100V-240V
50/60Hz
Circuit power: max. charge power 50W (current is regulated accordingly)
max. discharge power 5W
Charge current range: 0.1 - 5.0A
Discharge current range: 0.1 - 1.0A
Current drain for balancing Lithium: 300mAh/cell
NiCd/NiMH battery cell count: 1-15 cells
Lithium battery cell count: 1-6 cells
Gel cell battery voltage: 2-20V
Weight: 647g
Dimensions: 134 x 142 x 36mm
Box contentS
1. AC mains power lead
2. DC power lead with large crocodile clips
3. LiPro Dual 6
4. T-Style charging cable
5. Crocodile clip charging cable
6. JST charging cable
7. Glow start charging cable
8. Receiver pack charging cable

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INPUT 11-18VINPUT 100-240V
50-60Hz
Temp sensor/PC link
controlS
power Supply
The LiPro Dual 6 comes
with 4mm connectors and
crocodile clips for direct
11-18V DC battery connection
and also a power lead for
direct connection to 100V-240V
AC mains power supply.
Output charge lead
4mm banana plug
Balance lead sockets
JST-XH ports
LCD Screen
Menu control buttons
DC Power Lead AC Power Supply Lead

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SpecIal featureS
OPTIMIZED OPERATING SOFTWARE
LiPro Dual 6 features an AUTO function that sets the feeding current during the process of charging
or discharging. Especially for Lithium batteries, it can prevent overcharging which may lead to an
explosion due to the user’s fault. It can disconnect the circuit automatically and alert the user once
a malfunction is detected. All the programs of this product are controlled through two way linkage
and communication, to achieve the maximum safety and minimize the trouble. All the settings can be
configured by users!
INTERNAL INDEPENDENT LITHIUM BATTERY BALANCER
Balance Charging
LiProPlus 8 has an individual cell voltage balancer built in so it does not need a separate balancer
when charging Lithium batteries. It has separate balance ports for 2-6 cells.
Balance Discharging
Individual cells can also be monitored during the discharge process. If the voltage of any cell varies
abnormally the discharge process will be stopped.
SUITABLE FOR VARIOUS TYPES OF LITHIUM BATTERY
Three types of Lithium battery are accepted by the LiProPlus 8 charger, LiPo, LiIo and LiFe. Due to the
chemistry of the different batteries they have different characteristics. The correct battery can be
chosen from the USER SET PROGRAM menu before the charge process is started.
FAST AND STORAGE MODE OF LITHIUM BATTERY
Lithium battery charge purposes can vary, so you have the option to choose between fast charge
and store charge method. ‘fast’ charge reduces the duration of charging, whereas ‘store’ state
can control the final voltage of your battery, so it can be stored for a period of time and protect the
lifespan of the battery.
MAXIMUM SAFETY
Delta-peak sensitivity:
The automatic charge termination program works on the principle of the Delta-peak voltage
detection. When the battery’s voltage exceeds the threshold, the process will be terminated
automatically.
Auto-charge current limit:
When charging NiCd or NiMH using the “AUTO” current mode, the upper limit of charge current can
be set to avoid high charge current. This can be useful when charging low impedance and small
capacity NiMH batteries.
Capacity limit:
The charging capacity is calculated by a multiple of the charging current and time. If the charging
capacity exceeds this limit the charge process will be terminated automatically when the set
capacity is reached.
Charge time limit:
You can also set a maximum charge time to prevent any possible over charge.
Input power monitor:
This function monitors the input voltage from your battery supply and will automatically stop the
charge program if your battery falls below the required level.