Parallax Tenergy TB6B User manual

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Tenergy TB6B Balance Charger (#752-00009)
The Tenergy TB6B is an all-in-one balancing charger for NiMH/NiCd/Li-ion/LiPo/LiFe/SLA battery packs.
This document provides directions for using this product with certain LiPo batteries carried by Parallax.
Please read the manufacturer’s user manual (a download from the 752-00009 product page at
www.parallax.com) before charging your LiPo batteries, and before using the charger for any other
purpose.
Features
Can balance charge up to a 15S cell NiMH/NiCd pack, or a 6S cell Li-ion/LiPo/LiFe pack with a
maximum current of 5A
Capable of storing up to 10 different battery charging programs so you can customize how each
of your batteries is charged
LCD display allows you to adjust settings, view battery status, and view independent cell charge
Included adapter cable supports HiTech, JST, Tamiya, Mini Tamiya, Deans, Traxxas, and EC3
charging connectors.
Specifications
Maximum Charge Current: 5A
Maximum Discharge Current: 1A
Input Voltage: 100-120 VAC, 11-18 VDC
Dimensions: 5.11 x 3.35 x 1.3 in (130 x 85 x 33 mm)
Precautions
Lithium Polymer (LiPo) batteries are volatile. Failure to read and follow the all safety
instructions and warnings may result in fire, personal injury, and damage to property.
Always store and charge batteries in a fireproof container; never in your model!
Let LiPo Battery Pack cool down to ambient temperature before charging. Only charge batteries
when the ambient, battery, and charger temperatures are between 32 and 113 °F (0 to 45 °C).
Before connecting to charger, make a visual inspection of the pack. Look for any damaged leads,
connectors, broken shrink, swelling of cells, or other irregularities. Do not use if you find any of
the above issues with your pack.
Do not charge batteries packs in series. Charge each battery pack individually. Failure to do so
may result in incorrect battery recognition and charging functions.
Always use balance charging when applicable. Do not charge multi-cell batteries without
balancing; this will cause the cell voltages to become unbalanced; which may result in
overcharging and damaging cells.
Never charge batteries unattended or overnight. When charging LiPo batteries you should always
remain in constant observation to monitor the charging process and react to potential problems
that may occur.
Keep charger and batteries away from children and animals at all times.
Do not charge LiPo batteries above 4.2 Volts/cell. Overcharged batteries are extremely
dangerous.

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Do not expose charger or batteries to wet or corrosive environments, extreme temperatures
(below 0C or above 50C), flammable or volatile materials, or impact or any other damage.
Do not connect or attempt to charge/discharge non-rechargeable or damaged batteries.
Do not modify the charger, charger accessories, connectors, or batteries.
NOTICE OF RISK. The Tenergy TB6B Balance Charger can at times involve substantial risk of
injury, property damage, and other dangers. Dangers peculiar to such activities include, but are
not limited to: fire, explosion, overheating, and electrical sparking & arcing.
By keeping & using
this product, you assume these risks.
DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY: In no event shall Parallax Inc. be liable for any direct, indirect,
punitive, incidental, special consequential damages, to property or life, whatsoever arising out of
or connected with the use or misuse of our products. Your purchase or use of this product
constitutes your agreement to hereafter assume full and total responsibility for your subsequent
utilization of the Tenergy TB6B and you agree to defend, protect, save harmless, and indemnify
Parallax Inc., its officers, and employees relative to your potential use and misuse of this product.
LiPo Battery Charging Instructions
Examples reference Parallax’s Gens Ace 3S LiPo batteries: 5300 mAh #752-00017, and 3300 mAh (#752-
00010). Your battery may differ.
1. Determine the maximum charge rate for your LiPo battery by multiplying the charge rate
multiplier by the capacity of your battery. Do not use the discharge rate multiplier!
1C × 5300 mAh × 1Ah
1000 mAh
= 5.3 A 1C × 3300 mAh × 1Ah
1000 mAh
= 3.3 A
The maximum charge rate is 5.3 amps for our example 5300 mAh battery, and 3.3 amps for our
example 3300 mAh battery. Remember that these are
maximum ratings; they may be charged
at a lower current, as is necessary if the max charge current of your charger is less than that of
your battery.
2. With that information, you can now plug in
your charger to a 120 V outlet with the
included power supply.
3. After inspecting your battery for damage and
making sure it is cool to the touch, connect it
to the charge and balance leads of the
charger.

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4. Place the battery in a fireproof container
for charging, such as a Small LiPo Battery
Bag (#752-00015).
5. From the charger’s main menu, use the arrow keys to scroll to
the
LiPo BATT program and select it by pressing the
Enter/Start key. (Section 5.1 of the User’s Manual)
6. From the LiPo sub-menu, use the arrow keys to select the
BALANCE program and select it with
the
Enter/Start key. Always use this mode; it will balance & charge your battery. Note that you
will have to make this selection every time you plug in your charger. (Section 5.3 of the User’s
Manual)
7. To set the charge current, press the Enter/Start key. The charge current should begin to flash.
Use the arrow keys to set the charge current. This example is for the 5300 mAh battery with a
max of 5.3A, but the charger max is 5.0A, so we will use 5.0A. For the 3300 mAh battery, you
would select a charge current below 3.3 A, such as 3.0A. Press the
Enter/Start key again to save
the value.
8. The battery voltage (cell count) should now be flashing. Use
the arrow keys to set the voltage;
11.1V(3S) for both Parallax
5300 and 3300 mAh three cell batteries. Press the
Enter/Start
key again to save the value.
9. Press and hold the
Enter/Start key for at least two seconds.
The charger will automatically check the battery and display
the number of cells detected “R” and the number set by the
user “S”. If the two numbers are identical, it will prompt you to
press
Enter/Start to begin the charging process.
10. As the battery is charged, the screen will display information
about the charge status. The charger will notify you when the
battery is fully charged.
Resources and Downloads
Check for the latest version of this document and for the manufacturer’s user manual on the Tenergy
TB6B Balance Charger product page. Go to www.parallax.com and search 752-00009.
Revision History
Version 1.0 – Initial Release