Ultra Power UP616 User manual

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Smart Charger
Instruction Manual
UP616 400W

Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of Ultra Power’s UP616 Compact DC Smart Charger.
This charger utilizes advanced synchronous DC power conversion technology to
achieve an efficiency rating of over 90%. This means energy savings through
efficiency, reduced heat build-up, and the ability to produce a small, compact and
conveniently mobile charging device. Furthermore, the UP616 firmware can be
updated through a convenient micro-USB port using a PC.
Please be sure to carefully read all INSTRUCTIONS, WARNINGS, and SAFETY
NOTES prior to using the UP616.
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Warnings and Safety Notes
Product Features and Component Layout
Product Parameters and Characteristics
Default Battery Types and Settings
Confirming Charge Current
System Settings
Working Parameters Display
System Default Settings Menu
External Discharge Function
Warnings and Error Messages
Conformity Declaration
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Contents

The following warnings and safety notes are for your protection, please refer
to all aspects of this instruction manual to ensure proper operation. FAILURE
TO FOLLOW THESE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS MAY CAUSE FIRE, PROPERTY
DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY!
NEVER leave the battery or charger unattended while in use. In case of any malfunction,
immediately discontinue use and refer to this manual for troubleshooting ideas.
ALWAYS keep your charger away from dust, dirt, moisture, rain, and high temperature.
Avoid leaving your charger or battery in direct sunlight or exposing them to intense
vibration or shock.
ALWAYS make certain to observe proper input and output polarity. The UP616 operates
safely with input voltage between 9V-32V DC.
ALWAYS place the charger on a heat-resistant, non-flammable surface when in use. Keep
flammable materials away from charger when in use.
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NEVER use the charger while placed on automobile seats, carpeting, or other flammable
materials.
Warnings and Safety Notes
ALWAYS make sure that the vent holes on the bottom of the charger are unobstructed and
the cooling fan in operation.

ALWAYS fully read all warnings and instructions on both charger and battery prior to use.
Be aware of battery safety warnings. Make sure that all charging parameters are correctly
setup prior to charging any battery. INCORRECT SETTINGS MAY CAUSE FIRE,
PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY!
ALWAYS press the roller wheel to terminate charge completely when battery is fully
charged, and return to the standby screen on the LCD display.
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Warnings and Safety Notes

Product Features and Component Layout
Roller Wheel
Long Press: Enter system settings/
terminate current task
Short Press: Enter system settings/
confirm current setting
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1. 2.4” IPS LCD Display Screen
2. External Discharger Por t
3. Roller Wheel
4. Battery Output
5. Universal Balance Port
6. DC Power Input
7. PC Link
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Ext .DISC

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Product Parameters and Characteristics
SPECIFICATIONS :
Input Voltage: Dimensions: DC 9-32V 90x70x42mm
Output Voltage: Weight: 0.1-30V 130g
Charging Current: 0.1-16.0A
Discharge Current: 0.1-3.0A/0.1-15.0A (External Discharge Mode)
Max Charge Power: 400W
Max Discharge Power: 8W/200W (External Discharge Mode)
Balance Current: 1000mA/cell
Balance Cells: 6S
Support Battery LiFe/LiIon/LiPo/LiHV (1-6S)
Types: NiMH/NiCd (1-16S)
Pb (1-12S)
Display Type: 2.4“320x240 IPS LCD
Use Temperature: 0-40℃
Storage Temperature: -20-60℃
70MM
90MM
2.4“3 20x24 0 IPS LCD

Default Battery Types and Settings
Rated Voltage
Full Charge Voltage
Storage Voltage
Discharge Voltage
Pre-charge Voltage
Balance Charge
Unbalanced Charge
Support Cells
Max Charge Current
Be EXTREMELY careful to choose the correct voltage settings based on the cells
and chemistry of the battery being charged. Failure to do so may result in battery
damage, explosion, or fire!
LiHV
3.80V
4.35V
3.90V
3.10-3.40V
3.20V
supported
16.0A
supported
1-6S
LiFe
3.20V
3.60V
3.30V
2.60-2.90V
2.90V
supported
16.0A
supported
1-6S
Pb
2.00V
2.40V
Not supported
1.80-2.00V
2.00V
Not supported
16.0A
supported
1-12S
NiCd/NiMH
1.20V
1.40V
Not supported
0.5-1.10V
/
Not supported
16.0A
supported
1-16S
LiIon
3.60V
4.10V
3.70V
2.90-3.20V
3.10V
supported
16.0A
supported
1-6S
LiPo
3.70V
4.20V
3.80V
3.00-3.30V
3.20V
supported
16.0A
supported
1-6S
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Confirming Charge Current
It is critically important to understand the maximum charging current for the battery
pack to be charged. Excessive charge current can significantly reduce the life of a
battery, or in severe cases a fire or explosion.
The charge and discharge current of a lithium battery is determined by its “C”
rating. Most batteries indicate the C rating of the pack on the main label. Multiply
the C rating of the battery pack by the capacity to determine the safe and proper
charge current. For example, a 1000mAh battery with a 5C rating means that the
maximum charge rate should be 1000 (capacity in milliamps) X 5 (C rating) = 5,000
mAh. Therefore, the maximum charge rate for a 1000mAh 5C lithium battery
should be 5A (5,000mAh).
If it is not possible to determine the C rating, please assume that the pack is 1C and
use that value to calculate a safe charge rate. Keep in mind that batteries vary, and
therefore charging times will vary.
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Connect the UP616 to a 24V DC power supply or use an appropriate LiPo battery
as an input power source. Connect the battery to be charged, then short press the
roller wheel to activate the program setting menu. The items in the menu are as
follows:
The default mode of the UP616 is series charging, therefore you must connect the
output wires to the battery pack that you wish to charge. For lithium packs, it is
highly recommended to ALWAYS connect the balance leads and utilize balance
charging. Although the UP616 will charge without the balance function, a warning
tone will sound to alert you that the balance connector is not in use.
Current Select desired charge cur rent (0.1-16.0 A) , d is ch arge current (0.1-3.0A)/Ex t. di scharge( 0. 1- 15 .0A)
Mode Wor k mo de : Charge / Disch arge / Storage / Ext.DISC
Battery Select ba tter y chemistry
Back Return to previous screen or function
TVC Terminal voltage control
Start Begin process
Cells Select number of batter y pack cells
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System Settings

When selecting the storage function, the UP616 will automatically begin charging if the
battery pack voltage is below the ideal storage voltage. Likewise, the UP616 will
automatically enter the discharge mode if the battery pack voltage is higher than the ideal
storage voltage.
Storage
If the UP616 detects internal cell voltages that are too low to safely begin the charging
process, it will automatically default to a 0.1A charge rate until the voltage has risen to a
level that allows it to safely accept a fast charge rate.
The UP616 features the ability to monitor the internal resistance of each cell in a lithium
battery pack. This feature is only operational when in the balance charging mode. Internal
resistance can be useful to determine the overall “health” and performance of a lithium
battery, the closer the IR values are between the cells in the battery pack, the better that
the battery will deliver its energy.
NOTE: The process of charging a lithium battery is dynamic, therefore you will notice
fluctuations in both charge current and IR during the charging process.
Restoring an excessively discharged lithium battery pack
Measuring Internal Resistance
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System Settings

Rotating the roller wheel up or down during charging will switch the information
displayed on the lower half of the LCD screen between cell voltage, cell IR and
working parameters. Cell voltage and IR can only be displayed during the balance
charging process.
Cell Voltage
Charge/Discharge
Time
Charge/Discharge
Current
Battery Percentage
Working Mode
Battery Cell Count
Battery Capacity
Battery Voltage
Battery Type
Li Po - 6S C ha r ge .. . 96 %
25.0V
16.0A
13000mAh
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4
2
5
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6
4.17V
4.16V
4.17V
4.17V
4.16V
4.17V
0:50:00
Working Parameters Display
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Long press the roller wheel to activate the system default menu.
A note about Max Input Power: To insure stable and safe operation of the UP616,
this value should be adjusted according to the input power source used for the
charger. For example, when using a 24V/10A DC power supply, this value should
be set to 240W (V x A=W)
Language
MAX Input Power
MIN Input Voltage
Capacity Cut
Time Cut
Backlight
Volume
About
Factory Reset
Back
Adjustable from 50W-450W
English
Adjustable from 9V-24V
Terminates charge process when reach this value
Maximum capacity can be adjusted by user
Terminates charge process when exceeding time set by user
Returns all settings to factory default values
Three options-High, Medium, Low
Four options- High, Medium, Low and Off
Software version and information
Return to last program or menu
System Default Settings Menu
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UP616 increases the function of external discharge to meet the users' demand for
high-power discharge of batteries, UP616 connect a external discharger UP-D200
can achieve 200W discharge power, greatly improving the battery discharge speed
and saving time. Meanwhile, compared with the traditional discharger, the UP616
has a balancing discharge function, which can effectively avoid single cell over
discharge, which will be more safely and reliable.
External Discharge Function
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Ext .DIS C
Li Po- 6S E xt .DI SC
25.0V
8.0A
1300mAh
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4
2
5
3
6
4. 17 V
4. 16 V
4. 17 V
4. 17 V
4. 16 V
4. 17 V
0: 10 :0 0
UP61 6 CHARGER UP-D2 00 E XTERNAL DI SCHARGER
UP D 2 0 0-UP-D200
BATTERY DISCHARGER BATTERY DISCHARGER

Warnings and Error Messages
Error Message for Abnormal Battery Connection
Unplug and re-connect all plugs to ensure proper connection and polarity. Check to make
sure that all connectors are free of dirt, grease, or oxidation.
Error Message for Unstable Input Voltage
Make certain that the battery socket is free from dirt or oxidation. Make sure that the Max
Input Voltage is set correctly in the System menu.
A note about Min Input Voltage: This setting helps to protect excessive discharge
of a source battery used as input power. For example, if a 6S LiPo is used as an
input source, the value should be set to 21V to guard against over-discharging the
source battery. When the UP616 senses input voltage lower than required for the
battery being charged, a warning will appear and all operations are terminated.
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The UP616 satisfy all relevant and mandatory CE directives and FCC Part 15
Subpart B: 2017.
This symbol means that you must dispose of electrical from the general
household waste when it reaches the end of its useful life. Take your charger
to your local waste collection point or recycling centre.This applies to all
countries of the European Union, and to other European countries with a
separate waste collection system.
For EC directive:
The product has been tested to meet the following technical standards:
Testing standards
EN 55014-1: 2006+A1:2009+A2:2011
EN 55014-2: 2015
Result
YES
YES
Conformity Declaration
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Add: 6/F, Buliding D, Hui Qing Science and Technology
Park, Guanguang Road, Guanlan,Longhua District,
Shenzhen518110,China
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