Skyrc PC1080 User manual

Thank you for choosing SkyRC PC1080 dual channel LiPo charger.
This charger, which is capable of balance charging 2 packs of 6 cell batteries simultaneously, is
specifically designed for drone players. It has three working modes, charge, balance charge and
storage (suitable for batteries with no balance lead). Master and Slave mode are available, enabling
the user (the charger) to perform synchronous settings for numerous (synchronize 2 or more) chargers
via data cables. In addition, PC1080 has short-circuit, reverse polarity, and overheat protection to
ensure maximum safety.
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Power on: connect to the power source and turn on the power switch. A beep sound will be heard, and the LCD
screen will be displayed as below:
Battery connection: Please connect your batteries to PC1080 charger as below:
(Note: Be aware that the Lithium battery to be charged should be 6 cells. Make sure the battery balance lead and
charging lead are connected correspondingly to the charger.)
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2)
L i P o B A L A N C E C H G
2 . 0 A O F F - L I N E
Battery Type (LiPo/LiHV)
Charging Current (1.0-20.0A)
Charging modes (balance
charge, storage & charge)
Synchronous status
(Off, Master, Slave)
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SkyRC PC1080 charger
AC power cord
Synchronous data
connectors
INSTRUCTIONMANUAL
PC1080 SK-100124
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Handle
LCD Display of Second Channel
LCD Display of First Channel
Power Switch
PC Link
Data Link
AC Input 100V-240V
Cooling Fan
Control Button
Balance Socket
XT90 Battery Port
Anti-dust Air Intake
FEATURES
Support charging 2 packs of 6s LiPo batteries simultaneously
Support high voltage LiPo (LiHV) battery
Memorizing last charging current
Three working modes: balance charge, storage & charge
Master & Slave mode available
Synchronize 2 or more chargers via data cable.
Maximum safety: short circuit protection, reverse polarity protection & over heat protection.
Adjustable charging current
2x16 LCD screen.
Real time charging/ discharging status display
Voltage meter
Internal resistance meter
Firmware upgrade via USB port
PACKAGE CONTENTS
OPERATION PROCEDURE

SYNCHRONIZATION
5)
Stop: if you'd like to terminate charging during the charging process, press . Under Master-
Slave mode, any operation must be carried out on the Master channel.
Finish: In charging mode, when the charging process comes to an end, the screen will be displayed
as below.
4) STOP
[ END: FI N I S H ]
2 5.20V 3 5 0 0 m A h
Parameters settings
3)
L i P o B A L A N C E C H G
2 . 0 A O F F - L I N E
L i P o B A L A N C E C H G
2 . 0 A O F F - L I N E
Press , the working mode will be blinking
L i P o B A L A N C E C H G
2 . 0 A O F F - L I N E
L i P o B A L A N C E C H G
1 0 . 0 A O F F - L I N E
L i P o B A L A N C E C H G
1 0 . 0 A MASTER
L i P o B A L A N C E C H G
1 0 . 0 A SLAVE
L i P o B A L A N C E C H G
1 0 . 0 A MASTER Press and hold for 2 seconds to start charging.
L P6S 10. 0 A 2 3 . 1 8V
B AL 035: 1 0 0 3 5 1 0
CHARGE
L i P o C H A R G E
2 . 0 A O F F - L I N E
B a l a n c e P o r t
E n a b l e
B a l a n c e P o r t
D i s a b l e
STOP
STORAGE
L i P o B A L A N C E C H G
2 . 0 A O F F - L I N E
L i P o S T O R A G E
2 . 0 A O F F - L I N E
L i P o B A L A N C E C H G
2 . 0 A O F F - L I N E
L i H V B A L A N C E C H G
2 . 0 A O F F - L I N E
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SWITCH BETWEEN LIPO AND LIHV
This function must be used with caution, as charging incorrect type of battery will damage
the battery, or even cause fire or explosion.
Press and hold and at the same time for 5 seconds until the corresponding battery type
appears on the screen.
It targets Lithium battery with no balance lead. Always keep in mind that the battery must be
a six-cell battery
Turn off the Balance Port in the SYSTEM SETUP. Press , ON will blink;
Press or to switch to OFF; Press again to confirm OFF.
Press several times to access Charge mode.
If a Lithium battery is not commonly used, it's highly recommended to charge or discharge the battery to
3.9V with Storage mode so as to extend the battery life. If the battery voltage is higher than 3.9V, then
discharging the battery will be necessary; If less than 3.9V per cell, do the reverse. Please note both
charge or discharge must be under Storage mode.
Press the charging mode will blink.
Press or to select STORAGE mode.
PC1080 charger can be synchronized via data cables. Below illustrates how to charge 8 batteries of the
same type.
If a certain channel is selected as “Master” channel, then the other channels will be “Slave.” The settings
on “Master” can be applied to all the chargers, which saves your time significantly.
Press or to select BALANCE CHG, STORAGE or CHARGE
Press again, the current option will start blinking; Press or to
set the charging current with the range of 1.0A－20.0A.
Press again to choose synchronous mode. Press or to set
“MASTER” or “SLAVE”.
6S LiPo Battery
Balance Charge Mode
Battery Voltage
Charging Capacity
Charging Current
Either of the channels is MASTER, the other
will automatically change to 'SLAVE'. All the
settings must be done through “MASTER”.
Charging Time

S Y S T E M SETUP
SYSTEM SETUP
STOP
S a f e t yT i m e r
O N1 2 0 M i n
C a p a c i t y O u t - O f f
O N30000mAh
K e y B e e p O N
B u z z e r O N
B a l a n c e P o r t
E n a b l e
L o a d F a c t o r y S e t
E N T E R
V e r s i o n
H W : 1 . 2 S W : 1 . 0 1
BATTERY METER
STOP
B A T T E R YM E T E R
3.9 73.9 93.95V
3.9 93.9 93.97V
MAIN:2 3 .8 6 V
H:3.993L:3.946V
F U E LG A U G E
7 6 %
BATT RESISTANCE
STOP
B A T T R E S I S T A N C E 6  5 6 mΩ
667mΩ
TOTAL:3 6 mΩ
N O B A T T D E T E C T E D
C E L L E R R O R
C O N N E C T E R R O R
C H E C K M A I N P O R T
O V E R C H A R G E
C A P A C I T Y L I M I T
O V E R T I M E L I M I T
I N T . T E M P T O O H I
R E V E R S E P O L A R I T Y
B A T T E R Y W A S F U L L
C O N T R O L F A I L
Input Voltage: 100-240V
Output Power: 1080W 540W×2
Discharging Power: 50W×2
Charging Current Range: 1.0-20.0A×2
Balance Current: 1.2A Max.
Battery Type: LiPo/LiHV
Battery Cell Count: 6s×2
Charging Modes: Balance Charge/Storage/Charge
Size: 272×202×118.6mm
Weight: 4.88kg
SPECIFICATIONS
202mm
272mm
118.6mm
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C E L L S V O L T A G E H I
C H E C K M A I N P O R T
ERRORS
Failure to detect
the battery
Over capacity
protection
Control failure
Incorrect cell count
Connection error &
Check Main Port
Charging time exceeds
the setting time
High internal
temperature
Reverse Polarity
Battery fully charged
Press several times until the screen displays the system setup.
Charging Time
Protection
(1-720 minutes)
Charging Capacity
Protection
(1-50000mAh)
Key Tone (ON/OFF)
Balance Charging
(ON/OFF)
Press for 3 seconds to
restore factory setting
Charger version checking
Press a few times until the screen displays the battery resistance meter. This function can detect internal
resistance per cell and total resistance. The lower the battery resistance is, the higher the battery performance
will be. Internal resistance will increase after the battery is commonly used.
Press a few times until the screen displays the battery meter. This function can detect the remaining
capacity, battery voltage per cell, total voltage, highest voltage & lowest voltage.
Remaining Capacity Battery Voltage Per Cell Total Voltage
Highest Voltage & Lowest Voltage
Battery Resistance Per Cell Total Resistance
Cells Voltage Hi
Check Main Port

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Warranty and service
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 the time of purchase. During that period, we will repair or replace free of service charge for
products deemed defective due to those causes.
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.
The warranty service is valid in China only.
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.
If you have any questions which are not mentioned in the manual, please feel free to
send email to [email protected]
Note:
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This charger is designed and approved exclusively for use with the types of battery stated in this
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.
Liability exclusion
During the charge process, a specific quantity of electrical energy is fed into the battery. The charge
capacity is calculated by multiplying charge current by charge time. The maximum permissible charge
current varies depending on the battery type or its performance, and can be found in the information
provided by the battery manufacturer. Only batteries that are expressly stated to be capable of quick-
charge are allowed to be charged at rates higher than the standard charge current.
Connect the battery to the terminal of the charger. Red is positive and black is negative. Due to the
difference between resistance of cable and connector, the charger cannot detect resistance of the battery
pack. The essential requirement for the charger to work properly is that the charge lead should be of
adequate conductor cross-section and that high quality connectors which are normally gold-plated should
be fitted to both ends.
Always refer to the manual by the battery manufacturer about charging methods, recommended charging
current and charging time. Especially, the lithium battery should be charged strictly according to the
charging instruction provided by the manufacturer.
Special attention should be paid to the connection of lithium battery.
Do not attempt to disassemble the battery pack arbitrarily.
Be aware that lithium battery packs can be wired in parallel or in series. When the battery is connected in
parallel, its capacity is calculated by multiplying the single battery capacity by the number of cells with the
total voltage staying the same. Voltage imbalance may cause fire or explosion. Lithium battery is
recommended for charging in series.
The charger is not suitable for children under 14 years old. People with behavior disturbance, mental
disorder or no experience should use it under the supervision and guidance . Children are forbidden to
play with it. They are also NOT allowed to clean and maintain the device without the supervision.
If the power cord is damaged, please return it back to the factory, supplier or technicians for replacement
for fear of danger.
Charging
Please bear in mind the following points before beginning charging:
Did you select the appropriate program suitable for the type of battery you are charging?
Did you set up adequate current for charging?
Have you checked that all connections are firm and secure?
Make sure there are no intermittent contacts at any point in the circuit.
Never attempt to charge or discharge the following types of batteries
A battery pack which consists of different types of cells (including different manufacturers)
A battery already fully charged or just slightly discharged
Non-rechargeable batteries (Explosion hazard)
A battery requires a different charge technique
A faulty or damaged battery
A battery fitted with an integral charge circuit or a protection circuit.
Batteries installed in other devices or connected to other parts.
Batteries that are not expressly stated by the manufacturer to be suitable for the currents the charger
delivers during the charge process.
These warnings and safety notes are particularly important. Please follow the instructions for maximum
safety. Otherwise the charger and the battery can be damaged or at worst it can catch fire.
Never leave the charger unattended when it is connected to its power supply. If any malfunction is
found, TERMINATE THE PROCESS AT ONCE and refer to the operation manual.
Keep the charger well away from dust, moist, rain, heat, direct sunshine and vibration.
Never drop it.
The allowable AC input voltage is AC 100-240V.
This charger and the battery should be put on a heat-resistant, non-inflammable and non-conductive
surface. Never place them on a car seat, carpet or the like. Keep all the inflammable and volatile
materials away from the operating area.
Make sure you know the specifications of the battery to be charged or discharged to ensure it meets
the requirements of this charger. If the program is set up incorrectly, the battery and charger may be
damaged. It can cause fire or explosion due to overcharging.
WARNING AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Manufacturedby
SKYRCTECHNOLOGYCO.,LTD.
www.skyrc.com
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