INSTRUCTION MANUAL

BALANCE CHARGER DISCHARGER

SkyRC Technology Co., Ltd. 2015

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 01

SPECIAL FEATURES 03

WARNING AND SAFETY NOTES 05

PROGRAM FLOW CHART 08

OPERATION 09

OPERATING PROGRAM 10

CHARGING PROGRAM 14

BATTERY MEMORY SET AND CALL OUT 15

SYSTEM SETTING 17

BATTERY METER 19

BATTERY RESISTANCE METER 20

WARNING AND ERROR MESSAGE 21

USING THE CHARGE CONTROL SOFTWARE “CHARGE MASTER” 22

SPECIFICATION 24

CONFORMITY DECLARATION 25

MAXIMUM CIRCUIT POWER CHART 26

COMMONLY USED TERMS 28

WARRANTY AND SERVICE 29

 INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your choice of SKYRC Ultimate Duo 1400W Balance Charger/
Discharger. This unit is simple to use, but the operation of a sophisticated charger
such as SKYRC Ultimate Duo 1400W 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 Operating Instructions, Warning and Safety Notes before you attempt to
use your new charger for the first time. We hope you have many years of pleasure
and success with your new battery charger.

SKYRC Ultimate Duo 1400W also has some new features and functions. Users
could set the terminal voltage by themselves and connect it to PC for PC control
and firmware upgrade. And it comes with Synchronous Mode: When charging two
same batteries, both charging channels can be set by channel one. What's more,
users could also use it as Lithium Battery Meter and Lithium Battery Internal
Resistance Meter. There are Automatic Charging Current Limit, Capacity Limit,
Temperature Threshold and Processing Time Limit which makes the charger safe to
use.

Ultimate Duo 1400W employs the circuit that features output power of 700W
X2 watts. It can charge 20 cells of NiCd/NiMH or 8 series of Lithium batteries with
maximum current of 30A. Ultimate Duo 1400W has an individual cell voltage
balancer, so it does not required any balancer separately when charging
Lithium batteries (LiPo/LiIon/LiFe) for voltage balancing.

Reliable/durable membrane button systems are using for charger controls. The
fan cooling system is so smart and efficiently. The fan speed is controlled by
internal temperature sensor.

Please BE SURE to read these INSTRUCTIONS, WARNING and SAFETY NOTES

before you use the charger for the first time.

It can be dangerous to mis-handle batteries and battery chargers, as there is always

a risk of batteries catching fire and exploding.

Ultimate Duo 1400W 01 ·

INTRODUCTION
Please read this entire operating manual completely and attentively before
using this product, as it covers a wide range of information on operating and
safety. Or please do use this product in company with a specialist!

Smart Fan

Temperature

Sensor Port

Output 1 DC Input Balancing USB Port for

11-30V Port PC Control &
Firmware Upgrade

Display
Large
2x16
LCD
for

Easy
Reading

USB Port for

PC Control &
Firmware Upgrade

Temperature

Sensor Port
Balancing Output 2 Smart Fan
Port
Output 1 Output 2

Batt Prog DEC/INC Start/Enter Batt Prog DEC/INC Start/Enter

/Stop Button Button /Stop Button Button
Button Button

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 SPECIAL FEATURES
Optimized Operating Software
Ultimate Duo 1400W features the so-called AUTO function that set the feeding current during
the process of charging or discharging. Especially for lithium batteries, it can prevent the
overcharging which may lead to an explosion due to the user's fault. It can disconnect the
circuit automatically and alarm once detecting any malfunction. All the programs of this product
were controlled through two way linkage and communication, to achieve the maximum safety
and minimize the trouble. All the settings can be configured by users!
Battery Memory (Data Store/Load)
The charger can store up to 10 different charge/discharge profiles in each channel for your
convenience. You can keep the data pertaining to program setting of the battery of continuous
charging or discharging. Users can call out these data at any time without any special program
setting.
Terminal Voltage Control(TVC)
The charger allows user to change the end voltage. (for expert user only)
Synchronous Mode
When charging two same batteries, both charging channels can be set by channel one.
PC Control Software “Charge Master”
The free “Charge Master” software gives you unparalleled ability to operate the charger through
the computer. You can monitor pack voltage, cell voltage and other data during the charging,
view charge date in real-time graphs. And you can initiate, control charging and update
firmware from “Charge Master”.

LiHV Mode Available

The additional LiHV mode is able to charge the new generation of LiPo batteries with an
end of charge voltage of 4.35 V.

Internal Independent Lithium Battery Balancer

Ultimate Duo 1400W employs an individual-cell-voltage balancer. It isn't necessary to connect
an external balancer for balance charging.
Balancing Individual Cells Battery Discharging
During the process of discharging, Ultimate Duo 1400W can monitor and balance each cell of
the battery individually. Error message will be indicated and the process will be ended
automatically if the voltage of any single one cell is abnormal.

Adaptable to Various Type of Lithium Battery

Ultimate Duo 1400W is adaptable to various types of lithium batteries, such as LiPo, LiIon and
the new LiFe and LiHV series of batteries.

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SPECIAL FEATURES
Fast and Storage Mode of Lithium Battery
Purposes to charge lithium battery varies, 'fast' charge reduce the duration of charging,
whereas 'store' state can control the final voltage of your battery, so as to store for a long time
and protect useful time of the battery.

Re-Peak Mode of NiMH/NiCd Battery

In re-peak charge mode, the charger can peak charge the battery once, twice or three times in
a row automatically. This is good for making certain the battery is fully charged.

Delta-peak Sensitivity for NiMH/NiCd

Delta-peak sensitivity for NiMH/NiCd battery: The automatic charge termination program based
on the principle of the Delta-peak voltage detection. When the battery's voltage exceeds the
threshold, the process will be terminated automatically.
Cyclic Charging/Discharging
1 to 5 cyclic and continuous process of charge > discharge or discharge > charge is operable
for battery refreshing and balancing to stimulate the battery's activity.

Automatic Charging Current Limit

You can set up the upper limit of the charging current when charging your NiMH or NiCd
battery, it is useful for the NiMH battery of low impedance and capacity in the 'AUTO' charging
mode.

LiPo Battery Meter

The user can check battery's total voltage, the highest voltage, the lowest voltage and each
cell's voltage.

Battery Internal Resistance Meter

The user can check each cell's internal resistance.

Capacity Limit
The charging capacity is always calculated as the charging current multiplied by time. If the
charging capacity exceeds the limit, the process will be terminated automatically when you set
the maximum value.
Temperature Threshold*
The battery's internal chemical reaction will cause the temperature of the battery to rise. If the
temperature limit is reached, the process will be terminated.
* This function is available by connecting optional temperature probe, which is not included in the package.
Processing Time Limit:
You can also limit the maximum process time to avoid any possible defect.

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 WARNING AND SAFETY NOTES
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 cause a 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, damp, rain, heat, direct sunshine and vibration.
Never drop it.

The allowable DC input voltage is 11~30V DC

This charger and the battery should be put on a heat-resistant, noninflammable and
nonconductive surface. Never place them on a car seat, carpet or similar. Keep all
the inflammable volatile materials away from 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.

Standard Battery Parameters

LiPo LiIon LiFe LiHV NiCd MiMH Pb
Nominal
Voltage 3.7V/cell 3.6V/cell 3.3V/cell 3.7V/cell 1.2V/cell 1.2V/cell 2.0V/cell

Max Charge
Voltage 4.2V/cell 4.1V/cell 3.6V/cell 4.35V/cell 1.5V/cell 1.5V/cell 2.46V/cell

Storage
Voltage 3.8V/cell 3.7V/cell 3.3V/cell 3.85V/cell n/a n/a n/a

Allowable
Fast Charge ≦1C ≦1C ≦4C ≦1C 1C-2C 1C-2C ≦0.4C

Min. Discharge
Voltage 3.0-3.3V/cell 2.9-3.2V/cell 2.6-2.9V/cell 3.1-3.4V/cell 0.1-1.1V/cell 0.1-1.1V/cell 1.8V/cell

Be very careful to choose the correct voltage for different types of battery otherwise you
may cause damage to the batteries. Incorrect settings could cause the cells to fire or
explode.

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WARNING AND SAFETY NOTES
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 that is already fully charged or just slightly discharged.
Non-rechargeable batteries (Explosion hazard).
Batteries that require a different charge technique from NiCd, NiMH, LiPo or Gel cell
(Pb, Lead acid).
A faulty or damaged battery.
A battery fitted with an integral charge circuit or a protection circuit.
Batteries installed in a device or which are electrically linked to other components.
Batteries that are not expressly stated by the manufacturer to be suitable for the
currents the charger delivers during the charge process.

Please bear in mind the following points before commencing charging:

Did you select the appropriate program suitable for the type of battery you are
charging?
Did you set up adequate current for charging or discharging?
Have you checked the battery voltage? Lithium battery packs can be wired in parallel
and in series, i.e. a 2 cell pack can be 3.7V (in parallel) or 7.4V (in series).
Have you checked that all connections are firm and secure?
Make sure there are no intermittent contacts at any point in the circuit.

Charging
During charge process, a specific quantity of electrical energy is fed into the battery.
The charge quantity 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 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 can not 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 high quality connectors which are normally gold-
plated should be fitted to both ends.

Always refer to the manual by battery manufacturer about charging methods,

recommended charging current and charging time. Especially, the lithium battery
should be charged according the charging instruction provided by the manufacturer
strictly.

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 WARNING AND SAFETY NOTES
Attention should be paid to the connection of lithium battery especially.

Do not attempt to disassemble the battery pack arbitrarily.

Please get highlighted that lithium battery packs can be wired in parallel and in series.
In the parallel connection, the battery s capacity is calculated by multiplying single
battery capacity by the number of cells with total voltage stay the same. The voltages
imbalance may cause fire or explosion .Lithium battery is recommended to charge in
series.

Discharging
The main purpose of discharging is to clean residual capacity of the battery, or to
reduce the battery voltage to a defined level. The same attention should be paid to
the discharging process as charging. The final discharge voltage should be set up
correctly to avoid deep-discharging. Lithium battery can not be discharged to lower
than the minimum voltage, or it will cause a rapid loss of capacity or a total failure.
Generally, lithium battery doesn't need to be discharged. Please pay attention to the
minimum voltage of lithium battery to protect the battery.

Some rechargeable batteries have a memory effect. If they are partly used and
recharged before the whole charge is accomplished, they remember this and will only
use that part of their capacity next time. This is a memory effect. It is said that NiCd
and NiMH batteries are suffering from memory effect. NiCd has more memory effect
than NiMH.

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 PROGRAM FLOW CHART
INC DEC

PROGRAM SELECT START LiPo BALANCE INC LiPo CHARGE INC LiPo FAST CHG INC LiPo STORAGE INC LiPo DISCHARGE INC LiPo MICRO CHG INC LiPo MICRO STORE
LiPo BATT ENTER 2.0A 7.4V (2S) DEC 2.0A 7.4V (2S) DEC 2.0A 7.4V (2S) DEC 2.0A 7.4V (2S) DEC 2.0A 7.4V (2S) DEC 500mA 7.4V (2S) DEC 500mA 7.4V (2S)
INC DEC

PROGRAM SELECT START Lilo BALANCE INC Lilo CHARGE INC Lilo FAST CHG INC Lilo STORAGE INC Lilo DISCHARGE INC LiIo MICRO CHG INC LiIo MICRO STORE
Lilo BATT ENTER 2.0A 7.2V (2S) DEC 2.0A 7.2V (2S) DEC 2.0A 7.2V (2S) DEC 2.0A 7.2V (2S) DEC 2.0A 7.2V (2S) DEC 500mA 7.4V (2S) DEC 500mA 7.4V (2S)
INC DEC

PROGRAM SELECT START LiFe BALANCE INC LiFe CHARGE INC LiFe FAST CHG INC LiFe STORAGE INC LiFe DISCHARGE INC LiFe MICRO CHG INC LiFe MICRO STORE
LiFe BATT ENTER 2.0A 6.6V (2S) DEC 2.0A 6.6V (2S) DEC 2.0A 6.6V (2S) DEC 2.0A 6.6V (2S) DEC 2.0A 6.6V (2S) DEC 500mA 7.4V (2S) DEC 500mA 7.4V (2S)
INC DEC

PROGRAM SELECT START LiHV BALANCE INC LiHV CHARGE INC LiHV FAST CHG INC LiHV STORAGE INC LiHV DISCHARGE INC LiHV MICRO CHG INC LiHV MICRO STORE
LiHV BATT 2.0A 7.6V (2S) 2.0A 7.6V (2S) 2.0A 7.6V (2S) 2.0A 7.6V (2S) 2.0A 7.6V (2S) 500mA 7.4V (2S) 500mA 7.4V (2S)

ENTER DEC DEC DEC DEC DEC DEC

INC DEC

START INC INC

PROGRAM SELECT 4.20 4.19 4.19 V 0.00 V 0.00 V MAIN 0.00V
BATT METER ENTER 0.00 0.00 0.00 V DEC DEC H0.000V L0.000V
INC DEC

BATT/PROGRAM START
1: 5mΩ

2:



3mΩ INC
5: 4mΩ

6:



3mΩ
BATT RESISTANCE ENTER 3: 4mΩ

4:



3mΩ DEC

INC DEC

START INC INC INC INC INC

PROGRAM SELECT Rest Time SAFETY TIMER Capacity Cut-Off Key Beep ON Ext. Temp 0C Max Power Set
SYSTEM SET-> ENTER CHG>DCHG 10Min DEC ON 120Min DEC ON 5000mAH DEC Buzzer ON DEC Int. Temp 37C DEC 700W
INC DEC INC DEC
DEC INC
INC INC INC
INC DEC Synchron Enable? Power Source? VERSION LOAD FACTORY SET
Stop
OFF DEC DC Power Supply DEC 1.00 DEC ENTER
Batt Type

PROGRAM SELECT START BATT MEMORY [1] START

BATT TYPE INC BATT VOLTS INC
CHARGE CURRENT INC
DSCH CURRENT INC
DSCH VOLTAGE
BATT MEMORY ENTER ENTER SET ENTER LiPo DEC 7.4V ( 2S ) DEC 4.9A DEC 2.2A DEC 3.0V/CELL
INC DEC

BATT MEMORY [1] BATT MEMORY [1] START

SAVE PROGRAM INC
SAVE PROGRAM INC
TEMPERATURE INC
TVC=YOUR RISK
C:4.9A D:2.2A LiPo 7.4V (2S ) ENTER SAVE…. DEC ENTER DEC CUT-OFF 50C DEC 4.20V
START/ENTER


>3s

ENTER CHARGER LiPo BALANCE INC LiPo CHARGE INC LiPo FAST CHG INC LiPo STORAGE INC LiPo DISCHARGE INC LiPo MICRO CHG
LOAD…… 4.9A 7.4V(2S) DEC 4.9A 7.4V(2S) DEC 4.9A 7.4V(2S) DEC 4.9A 7.4V(2S) DEC 2.2A 7.4V(2S) DEC 500mA 7.4V (2S)

INC DEC

BATT MEMORY 2 START INC BATT VOLTS INC INC INC LiPo MICRO STORE
INC DEC ENTER BATT TYPE CHARGE CURRENT TRICKLE PEAK DELAY
NiMH 2.4V (2S) 2.4V (2S) 500mA 7.4V (2S)
START ENTER MiMH DEC DEC 3.3A DEC 100mA DEC 1Min

INC DEC

INC INC INC INC

SAVE PROGRAM DELTA PEAK SENSE DSCH VOLTAGE DSCH CURRENT TEMPERATURE
ENTER DEC 4Mv/C DEC 1.1V/CELL DEC 2.2A DEC CUT-OFF 50C

ENTER
START
BATT MEMORY 3
Pb 4V (2S)
START

ENTER
BATT TYPE
Pb
INC

DEC
BATT VOLTS
4.0V (2S)
INC

DEC
CHARGE CURRENT
3.3A
INC

DEC

DSCH CURRENT
1.5A
INC

DEC
DSCH VOLTAGE

INC
1.7V/CELL
DEC

PROGRAM SELECT START Pb CHARGE INC Pb DISCHARGE SAVE PROGRAM INC

TEMPERATURE
Pb BATT ENTER 2.0A 2.0V (1P) DEC 0.1A 2.0V (1P) ENTER DEC CUT-OFF 50C
INC DEC

START INC INC INC INC

PROGRAM SELECT NiCD CHARGE NiCD Auto CHARGE NiCD DISCHARGE NiCD RE-PEAK NiCD CYCLE
NiCD BATT ENTER CURRENT 2.0A DEC CURRENT 2.0A DEC 0.1A CUT: 1.0V DEC 1 DEC CHG>DCHG


1
INC DEC

START INC INC INC INC

PROGRAM SELECT NiMH CHARGE NiMH Auto CHARGE NiMH DISCHARGE NiMH RE-PEAK NiMH CYCLE
NiMH BATT ENTER CURRENT 2.0A DEC CURRENT 2.0A DEC 0.1A CUT: 1.0V DEC 1 DEC CHG>DCHG 1

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 OPERATION

BATT PROG / STOP Button:

It is used to stop the progress or go back to previous step/screen
DEC Button:
It is used to go through the menus and decrease the parameter value
INC Button:
It is used to go through the menus and increase the parameter value
ENTER / START Button:
It is used to enter parameter or store parameter on screen.

When you are willing to alter the parameter value in the program, press the
START/ENTER button to make it blink then change the value by pressing DEC and INC
button. The value will be stored by re-pressing the START/ENTER button. If there is
another parameter can be altered in the same screen, when you confirm the first
parameter value, the next parameter value will start to blink which means it is ready to
alert.

When you are willing to start the progress, press and hold the START/ENTER button for 3
seconds. When you are willing to stop the progress or go back to previous step/screen,
press the BATT PROG/STOP button once.

When you power on the charger, it will enter LiPo Battery balance program directly. You
could change the mode (balance mode, normal charge mode, fast charge mode, store
mode or discharge mode), enter the desired charging/discharging mode, set the referred
parameter and start the progress.

If you have no request for LiPo Battery program, please press the BATT PROG/STOP
button to enter BATT PROGRAM screen.

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OPERATING PROGRAM
Here is the detailed procedure to make the charger work. All the screens and operations
will take Li-Po BALANCE CHARGE program for example,
1. Connection
1). Connecting to power source
There are 2 kinds of power source: DC power supply and Lead Acid battery. After
you connect the power source to the charger, when you power up the charger for
the first time or load the factory default setting, please follow below steps,
Power Supply? ENTER DC Supply: 30.0A ENTER DC Supply: 30.0A
>DC Power Supply Cut Volt.: 11.0V Cut Volt.: 11.0V

DEC INC DEC INC

Power Source ENTER Bat.Supply:30.0A ENTER Bat.Supply:30.0A

>Battery Cut Volt.: 11.0V Cut Volt.: 11.0V

DEC INC
Press the START/ENTER button to make the current value blink then change the
value by pressing DEC and INC button. The value will be stored by re-pressing the
START/ENTER button. At the same time cut voltage will start to blink, press DEC
and INC button to change the value and repress START/ENTER button to store it.
Note1: Make sure to choose the right power source and set up the right current
and cut voltage.
Note2: The charger will save the setting for next use if you don’t change it. So if
you change the power source, please make sure to change the setting in
the charger.

Connecting to DC power supply

Ultimate Duo 1400W comes with male 4mm Bullet connectors attached to the
power INPUT cables. These cables are appropriate for attaching directly to most
high-quality AC-DC power supply units, such as EFUEL 1200W Power supply.

4mm Bullet
Connectors
plugging
to eFUEL power
supply directly

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 OPERATING PROGRAM
Important Notice
To take advantage of Ultimate Duo 1400W's full power capability, the power
source should be 30V DC. Please note that the default power of each
channel is 500W and it's compatible with EFUEL 1200W Power Supply. If
you trying to use the maximum power of 1400W, please kindly choose a
power supply unit with output power up to 1800W(eg. 30V at 60A). Please
enter "SYSTEM SET" to change the max power to 700W for each channel.

Connecting to Battery supply

If you use the battery as the power source, please do set the right battery current and cut
voltage, or it will get damage to the charger and the charging battery.
2). Connecting the battery
Important!!! Before connecting a battery it is absolutely essential to check one last time
that you have set the parameters correctly. If the settings are incorrect, the battery may
be damaged, and could even burst into flames or explode. To avoid short circuits
between the banana plugs, always connect the charge leads to the charger first, and only
then to the battery. Reverse the sequence when disconnecting the pack.

3). Balance Socket

Balance Port Charging
If you charge the battery with the balance port, first, connect the balance
board to the charger, and then connect the battery balance wire to the
balance board.

The balance wire attached to the battery must

be connected to the charger with the black wire
aligned with the negative marking. Take care to
maintain correct polarity! (See the wiring
diagram below.)
When using balance charge mode, the battery
balance wire must be connected to the charger's
balance port.
This diagram shows the correct way to connect
your battery to the SKYRC Ultimate Duo 1400W
while charging in the balance charge program
mode.

WARNING:
Failure to connect as shown in this diagram will damage this charger.
To avoid short circuit between the charge lead always connect the charge cable to the
charger first, then connect the battery. Reverse the sequence when disconnecting.

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OPERATING PROGRAM
2. Getting started
Locate the flowcharts show the entire programming menu. It is highly recommended to
have these flowcharts handy while learning to operate this charger.
There are two main ways in which to set the charger.
(1) A memory profile is available for setting and storing pertinent information for up to
10 different batteries. Once a battery's information is stored into a memory it will be
retained until changed again manually. Recalling a battery's memory number
makes the charger instantly ready to go!
(2) If you do not wish to use the battery memories, this charger can be manually set
before each use.
For following step, all are basing on manually set

BATT/PROGRAM 3. BATT/PROGRAM Select

LiPo BATT Press INC and DEC to go through all the programs and press
START/ENTER to enter LiPo BATT Program.
START/ENTER

LiPo BALANCE CHG 4. Mode Select

2.0A 11.1V (3S) Press INC and DEC to go through all the modes and press
START/ENTER to enter LiPo Balance Charge Mode.
START/ENTER

LiPo BALANCE CHG 5. Battery Setting

2.0A 11.1V (3S)
Press START/ENTER, the current value will start to blink, press
START/ENTER INC and DEC to change the value and press START/ENTER to
confirm your setting.
LiPo BALANCE CHG At the same time, the battery cells number will start to blink,
2.0A 11.1V (3S)
press INC and DEC to change the value and press
START/ENTER START/ENTER to confirm your setting.

LiPo BALANCE CHG 6. Program Start

2.0A 11.1V (3S) Press and hold START/ENTER for 3 seconds to start the
START/ENTER program.
> 3 Seconds
BATTERY CHECK
WAIT...
The charger is detecting the battery cell.

R:3SER S:3SER R shows the number of cells detected by the charger and S is
CANCEL(STOP) the number of cells set by you at the previous screen. If both
numbers are not identical, press STOP to go back to previous
screen to recheck the number of cells of the battery pack before
going ahead.

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R:3SER S:3SER R shows the number of cells detected by the charger and S is the
CONFIRM(ENTER) number of cells set by you at the previous screen. If both numbers
START/ENTER are identical, press START/ENTER to start charging process.
LP4s 1.5A 12.14V
7. Charging Status Monitor
BAL 000:50 00022 During charge process, real-time status will be showed as left screen.

VARIOUS INFORMATION DURING THE PROCESS

Press INC or DEC during charging or discharging process, you can inquire various
information on LCD screen .
LP4s 1.5A 12.14V Real-time status: battery type, battery cell, charge current, battery
BAL 000:50 00022 voltage, elapsed time and charged capacity
INC

4.07 4.06 4.11 V Voltage of each cell in the battery pack when the battery is
0.00 0.00 0.00 V connected with balance lead.
INC

Fuel= 90% Charged capacity percentage and average cell voltage of the
Cell= 4.10V battery pack.

LP4s 1.5A 12.14V

BAL 000:50 00022

DEC

Final voltage when the program ends.

DEC

Input voltage.

DEC

Ext. Temp ---- Internal temperature.

Int. Temp 37 C Temperature probe is needed to show external temperature.
DEC

Temp Cut-Off
　　　 50 C
Cut off temperature
DEC

Safety timer ON and duration of time in minutes.

DEC

Capacity cut-off ON and the setting value of capacity.

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OPERATING PROGRAM
8. Program Stop
During the charging process, press STOP to stop the charging process.
9. Program Complete
When the charging process finishes, an audible sound will be heard.

Charging Program
Depends on different battery type, the operation programs are different.

Batt Operation
Description
Type Program
CHARGE This charging mode is for charging LiPo/LiFe/LiIon/LiHV battery in normal mode.
DISCHARGE This mode is for discharging LiPo/LiFe/LiIon/LiHV battery.
This program is for charging or discharging LiPo/LiFe/LiIon/LiHV
STORAGE
battery which will not be used for long time.
LiPo The charging capacity may be a bit smaller than normal charging but
Lilon FAST CHG
the process time will be reduced.
LiFe
LiHV This mode is for balancing the voltage of LiPo/LiFe/LiIon/LiHV battery
BAL CHARGE
cells while charging.
This mode is for balancing the voltage of LiPo/LiFe/LiIon/LiHV battery
MICRO CHARGE
cells while charging with balance port.
This program is for charging or discharging LiPo/LiFe/LiIon/LiHV which
MICRO STORAGE
will not be used for long time with balance port.
The charger will charge NiMH and NiCd batteries using the charge
CHARGE
current set by the user.

In this program the charger detects the condition of the battery which
is connected to the output and automatically charges the battery.
AUTO CHG Note: you should set up the upper limit of the charge current to
avoid damage by excessive feeding current. Some batteries of
low resistance and capacity can lead to higher current.
NiMH DISCHARGE This mode is for discharging NiMH/NiCd battery.
NiCd
In re-peak charge mode, the charger can peak charge the battery
once, twice or three times in a row automatically. This is good for
RE-PEAK
confirming the battery is fully charged, and for checking how well the
battery receives fast charges.

1 to 5 cyclic and continuous process of charge>discharge or

CYCLE discharge>charge is operable for battery refreshing and balancing to
stimulate the battery's activity.

CHARGE This mode is for charging Pb battery.

Pb
DISCHARGE This mode is for discharging Pb battery.

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Synchronous Mode
Function: When charging two same batteries, both charging channels can be set by channel one.
ON/OFF Process:
PROGRAM SELECT
SYSTEM SETUP->
Press INC\DEC to choose

Synchron Enable? Press START to enter the System Setting,

ON/OFF then press INC\DEC to choose

Press START, ON/OFF will blink, Then press INC\DEC to choose ON or OFF, Press START again to
confirm.
Press STOP to exit program setting, Press INC\DEC to choose the battery type, both channels will be
charging at the same time with same charging info.

Caution:
1. When channel two is on charging/discharging, voltage/resistance checking, system setting and
memory mode, the synchronous can't be on. At this time, it only needs to return channel two to
main interface.
2. When synchronous is on, channel two can’t be operated.
3. When synchronous is on, if channel one checking battery failed, both channels will stop charging.

BATTERY MEMORY SET AND CALL OUT

The charger can store up to 10 different charge/discharge profiles in each channel for your
convenience, and the stored profiles can be recalled quickly without having to go through the setup
process.
When you are willing to alter the parameter value in the program, press START/ENTER to make it
blink then change the value with INC or DEC. The value will be stored by pressing START/ENTER
once.
Note: All following screen are taking 2S(7.4V) LiPo battery for example.

1. Battery Memory Set

[ BATT MEMORY 1 ] Enter the battery memory program.
ENTER SET-> (10 different charge/discharge profiles can be stored).
START/ENTER

BATT TYPE
LiPo
Set the battery type(LiPo/LiFe/LiIon/LiHV/NiMH/NiCd/Pb).
DEC INC

BATT VOLTS
7.4V ( 2S )
Set the voltage and number of cells(2S-8S).
DEC INC

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BATTERY MEMORY SET AND CALL OUT
CHARGE CURRENT
4.9A
Set the charge current(0.1-30.0A).

DEC INC

DSCH CURRENT
2.0A
Set the discharge current (0.1A-5.0A).

DEC INC

DSCH VOLTAGE
3.0V/CELL
Set the discharge voltage(3.0-3.3V/Cell).

DEC INC

TVC=YOUR RISK!
4.20V
Set the terminal voltage(4.18-4.3V).

DEC INC

SAVE PROGRAM
ENTER
Press ENTER to save program.

START/ENTER

SAVE PROGRAM
SAVE .

[ BATT MEMORY 1 ]
L i P o


7 . 4 V ( 2 S )
Indicate the battery type and battery cell of the saved profile.

[ BATT MEMORY 1 ] Indicate the charge and discharge current of the saved profile.
C:4.9A D:2.2A Press the START/ENTER for 3 seconds to call out the memory.

START/ENTER
>3 Seconds
2. Battery Memory Call Out
ENTER CHARGER
LOAD
Load the memory set

LiPo BALANCE CHG

4.9A 7.4V(2S)
Press START/ENTER for 3 seconds to start the process.

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 SYSTEM SETTING
It is essential for users to do system settings before use. After entering system setting
program, the screen displays the following information in sequence and the user can
change the value of parameter on each screen.
When you are willing to alter the parameter value in the program, press START/ENTER to
make it blink then change the value with INC or DEC. The value will be stored by
pressing START/ENTER once.

ITEM SELECTION DESCRIPTION

Rest Time A rest time allowing the battery to cool

CHG>DCHG 10Min
1-60Min down between charging/discharging cycle.

When you start a charge process, the

integral safety timer automatically starts
running at the same time. This is
OFF/
Safety Timer programmed to prevent overcharge the
ON 120Min
ON
battery if it proves to be faulty, or if the
(1-720 Min) termination circuit cannot detect the battery
full. The value for the safety timer should be
generous enough to allow a full charge of
the battery.

This program sets the maximum charge

capacity that will be supplied to the battery
OFF/ during charge. If the delta peak voltage is
Capacity Cut-Off
ON 5000mAH
ON not detected nor the safety timer expired by
(100-50000 mAh) any reason, this feature will automatically
stop the process at the selected capacity
value.

The beep sounds at every time touching

the buttons to confirm your action. The
Key Beep ON
OFF/ON beep or melody sounded at various times
Buzzer ON
during operation to alert different mode
changes.

Ext. Temp 0C The external temperature of the battery.

Int. Temp 37C The internal temperature of the charger.

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SYSTEM SETTING
ITEM SELECTION DESCRIPTION

Max Power Set

Press ENTER to set the max power.
700W

Load Factory Set

Press ENTER to load factory default setting.
Enter

Version It indicates the hardware and firmware

HW:1.00 FW: 1.10 version.

Power Source? DC Power Supply/

Choose the power source.
DC Power Supply Battery

Synchron Enable?
OFF/ON Activate/Disable the Synchron function
OFF

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 BATTERY METER
The user can check battery's total voltage, the highest voltage, the lowest voltage and
each cell's voltage.
Please connect the battery to the charger main battery lead to battery socket and balance
wires to balance board.

This diagram shows the

correct way to connect Battery
your battery to check
the voltage. Pack

BATT/PROGRAM Press the START/ENTER to enter the Lithium

BATT METER Battery Meter program.
START
ENTER

4.20 4.19 4.19 V

4.18 4.18 4.19 V
The screen indicate each cell's voltage.

INC

0.00V 0.00V

INC

MAIN 25.13V The screen indicate the total voltage, the highest
H4.200V L4.182V voltage and the lowest voltage.

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BATTERY RESISTANCE METER
The user can check each cell's resistance.
Please connect the battery to the charger main battery lead to battery socket and balance
wires to balance socket.

This diagram shows the

correct way to connect Battery
your battery to check
the resistance. Pack

BATT/PROGRAM Press the START/ENTER to enter the Lithium

BATT RESISTANCE Battery Resistance program.
Start
Enter

1: 5 mΩ

　2 : 4 mΩ
3: 3 mΩ

　4 : 4 mΩ
The screen indicate each cell's resistance.

INC

5: 3 mΩ

　6 : 4 mΩ

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 WARNING AND ERROR MESSAGE
In case of an error the screen will display the cause of error and emit an audible sound.

Incorrect polarity connected.

The battery is interrupted.

CONNECT ERROR
The
battery connection is wrong.
CHECK MAIN PORT

BALANCE CONNECT
ERROR
The
balance
connect
is
wrong.

DC IN TOO LOW
Input voltage less than 11V.

DC IN TOO HIGH
Input voltage higher than 30V.

CELL ERROR
LOW VOLTAGE
Voltage of one cell in the battery pack is too low.

CELL ERROR
HIGH VOLTAGE
Voltage of one cell in the battery pack is too high.

CELL ERROR
VOLTAGE-INVALID
Voltage of one cell in the battery pack is invalid.

CELL NUMBER
INCORRECT
The cell number is wrong.

INT.TEMP.TOO HI
The internal temperature of the unit goes too high.

EXT.TEMP.TOO HI
The external temperature of the battery goes too high.

OVER CHARGE The battery capacity is more than the maximum capacity
CAPACITY LIMIT which the user sets.

OVER TIME LIMIT The charging time is longer than the maximum charging
time which the user sets.

BATTERY WAS FULL The battery voltage is higher than the maximum voltage
which the user sets when charging in balance mode.

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USING THE CHARGE CONTROL SOFTWARE “CHARGE MASTER”
CHARGE MASTER- FREE PC CONTROL SOFTWARE
The free “Charge Master” software gives you unparalleled ability to operate the charger
through the computer. You can monitor pack voltage, cell voltage and other data during
the charging, view charge date in real-time graphs. And you can initiate, control charging
and update firmware from “Charge Master”.
You need to disable synchrony mode in order to using “Charger Master” software. The
Charger Master” software can support one channel only.
In order to connect the charger to the computer and use the “Charge Master”, you are
required to use a USB cable which is not included in this package. The cable must be
terminated on one end with “A” plug and the opposite end is terminated with “micro-B”
plug which can connect to charger directly.
The “Charge Master” can be download from www.skyrc.com.

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SPECIFICATION
Voltage: 100-240V
AC

Input
AC
Frequency: 50-60Hz
Output
Voltage: 15-30V
DC±0.5V
Output
Current: 50A±1A
Over
Temperature
Protection: <65℃
Cooling
Method: Cooling
Fan
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Net
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SPECIFICATION
Cell Count: 2~8S
Balance Connector Type: XH
Fuse Protect
Over Current Indicator
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THE
SET
CONTAINS
1. SKYRC Ultimate Duo 1400W Charger
2. 2-8S Multiple Balance
Board Adapter x 2
3. Insulated Banana to Xt60 2

Battery Connector x 2
3
4. Charging Cable with Insulated
Banana Connector x 2 1

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SPECIFICATION
SPECIFICATION
DC Input Voltage : 11-30V Controls: Button
Display Type: 2x16 LCD Display Backlight: Blue
Case Material: Metal Cooling System: Built-in fan x2pc
Case Size: 200x140x55mm Weight: 1220g
PC Communications: USB Port for PC Control & Firmware Upgrade
External Port: Balance Socket-XH, Temperature Probe Socket,
Battery Socket, DC Input, Micro USB Port for PC Control
Delta Peak Detection: NiMH/NiCad: 3-15mV/cell (Default 4mV/cell)
Charge Cutoff Temperature: 20-80ºC(adjustable)
Charge Voltage: NiMH/NiCad: Delta peak detection




LiPo: 4.18-4.3V/cell LiIon: 4.08-4.2V/cell
LiFe: 3.58-3.7V/cell LiHV: 4.25-4.35V/cell
Balance Current: Max. 800mA/cell
Trickle Current for NiMH/NiCad: 50-300mA & OFF
Reading Voltage Range: 0.1-34.8V/cell
Battery Types/Cells: LiPo/LiIon/LiFe/LiHV: 2-8cells
NiMH/NiCad: 1-20cells Pb: 2-24V
Battery Capacity Range: NiMH/NiCad: 100-50000mAh
LiPo/LiIon/LiFe/LiHV: 100-50000mAh






















































Pb: 100-50000mAh
Charge Current: 0.1A-1A (±0.3A)






1.1A-30A (±10%)
Safety Timer: 1-720minutes off
Charge Wattage: 700W x 2
Discharge Current: 0.1A-5A (±10%)
Balance Port Discharge Current: 10-500mA
Discharge Cut-off Voltage: NiMH/NiCad: 0.1-1.1V/cell
LiPo: 3.0-3.3V/cell LiIon: 2.9—3.2V/cell
LiFe: 2.6-2.9V/cell LiHV: 3.1-3.4V/cell
Pb: 1.8V
Discharge Wattage: 30W X2
Balance Cells: 8 cells
Memory: 10 different charge/discharge profiles in each channel
Charge Method: CC/CV for lithium types and lead (Pb) batteries
Delta-peak Sensitivity for NiMH/NiCad.

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 CONFORMITY DECLARATION
SKYRC Ultimate Duo 1400W satisfy all relevant and mandatory CE directives and FCC
Part 15 Subpart B: 2014.
For EC directives:
The product has been tested to meet the following technical standards:

EN 55014-1: Electromagnetic Compatibility -

EN 55014-1:2006+ Requirements for household appliances, electric tools
A1:2009+A2:2011 and similar apparatus -a Part 1: Emission

EN 55014-2: Electromagnetic Compatibility -

EN 55014-2:1997+ Requirements for household appliances, electric tools
A1:2001+A2:2008 and similar apparaturs - Part 2: Immunity product family
standard

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.

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MAXIMUM CIRCUIT POWER CHART
Maximum circuit power chart
The actual amount of charge current feeding to the battery is automatically be limited to
1000 Watts, so not to exceed the charger's maximum rated charging power. The
maximum discharge power is approximately 80 Watts. The discharge current delivered to
the charger is limited by charger's internal thermal sensor for maximum discharge
current. If the internal temperature over 80 Celsius, the charger will be cut off and "TEMP
OVER ERR" will show on the LCD. In this case, please decrease discharging current.
Please refer following chart for maximum charging/discharging current.

Battery
Type 700W 30W
LiPo 2S 7.4 8.4 30.0 3.5
3S 11.1 12.6 30.0 2.3
4S 14.8 16.8 30.0 1.7
5S 18.5 21.0 30.0 1.4
6S 22.2 25.2 27.7 1.1
7S 25.9 29.4 23.8 1.0
8S 29.6 33.6 20.8 0.8
LiIon 2S 7.2 8.2 30.0 3.6
3S 10.8 12.3 30.0 2.4
4S 14.4 16.4 30.0 1.8
5S 18.0 20.5 30.0 1.4
6S 21.6 24.6 28.4 1.2
7S 25.2 28.7 24.3 1.0
8S 28.8 32.8 21.3 0.9
LiFe 2S 6.6 7.2 30.0 4.1
3S 9.9 10.8 30.0 2.7
4S 13.2 14.4 30.0 2.0
5S 16.5 18.0 30.0 1.6
6S 19.8 21.6 30.0 1.3
7S 23.1 25.2 27.7 1.1
8S 26.4 28.8 24.3 1.0
LiHV 2S 7.4 8.7 30.0 3.4
3S 11.1 13.05 30.0 2.2
4S 14.8 17.4 30.0 1.7
5S 18.5 21.75 30.0 1.3
6S 22.2 26.1 26.8 1.1
7S 25.9 30.45 22.9 0.9
8S 29.6 34.8 20.1 0.8

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 MAXIMUM CIRCUIT POWER CHART
Battery
Type 700W 30W
NiCd/NiMH 2 2.4 3.0 30.0 5.0
3 3.6 4.5 30.0 5.0
4 4.8 6.0 30.0 5.0
5 6.0 7.5 30.0 4.0
6 7.2 9.0 30.0 3.3
7 8.4 10.5 30.0 2.8
8 9.6 12.0 30.0 2.5
9 10.8 13.5 30.0 2.2
10 12.0 15.0 30.0 2.0
11 13.2 16.5 30.0 1.8
12 14.4 18.0 30.0 1.6
13 15.6 19.5 30.0 1.5
14 16.8 21.0 30.0 1.4
15 18.0 22.5 30.0 1.3
16 19.2 24.0 29.1 1.2
17 20.4 25.5 27.4 1.1
18 21.6 27.0 25.9 1.1
19 22.8 28.5 24.5 1.0
20 24.0 30.0 23.3 1.0
Pb 6.0 7.35 30.0 4.0
8.0 9.80 30.0 3.0
10.0 12.25 30.0 2.4
12.0 14.70 30.0 2.0
14.0 17.15 30.0 1.7
16.0 19.60 30.0 1.5
18.0 22.05 30.0 1.3
20.0 24.50 28.5 1.2
22.0 26.95 25.9 1.1
24.0 29.40 23.8 1.0

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COMMONLY USED TERMS
Commonly used terms
Final charge voltage: the voltage at which the battery's charge limit (capacity limit) is
reached. The charge process switches from a high current to a low maintenance rate
(trickle charge) at this point. From this point on further high current charging would cause
overheating and eventual terminal damage to the pack.
Final discharge voltage: the voltage at which the battery's discharge limit is reached. The
chemical composition of the batteries determines the level of this voltage. Below this
voltage the battery enters the deep discharge zone. Individual cells within the pack may
become reverse polarized in this condition, and this can cause permanent damage.
A, mA: unit of measurement relating to charge or discharge current.1000 mA = 1 A
(A=Ampere,mA=Milliampere)
Ah, mAh: unit of measurement for the capacity of a battery (Amperes x time unit; h = hour).
If a pack is charged for one hour at a current of 2 A, it has been fed 2 Ah of energy. It
receives the same quantity of charge (2 Ah) if it is charged for 4 hours at 0.5 A, or 15
minutes (=1/4 h) at 8 A.
'C'-rating: Capacity is also referred to as the 'C' rating. Some battery suppliers recommend
charge and discharge currents based on the battery 'C' rating. A battery's '1C' current is the
same number as the battery's rated capacity number, but noted in mA or amps. A 600mAh
battery has a 1C current value of 600mA, and a 3C current value of (3 x 600mA) 1800mA or
1.8A. The 1C current value for a 3200mAh battery would be 3200mA (3.2A).

Nominal voltage(V): The nominal voltage of the battery pack can be determined as follows;
-.NiCd or NiMH: multiply the total number of cells in the pack by 1.2. A 8-cell pack will have a
nominal voltage of 9.6 volts (8x1.2).
-.LiPo: multiply the total number of cells in the pack by 3.7. A 3-cell LiPo wired in series will
have a nominal voltage of 11.1 volts (3x3.7).
-.LiIo: multiply the total number of cells in the pack by 3.6. A 2-cell LiIo wired in series will have
a nominal voltage of 7.2 volts (2x3.6).
-.LiFe: multiply the total number of cells in the pack by 3.3. A 4-cell LiIo wired in series will have
a nominal voltage of 13.2 volts (4x3.3).
If the nominal voltage of the battery is not printed on the battery's label, consult your battery
manufacturer or supplier. Do not guess the rated voltage of battery.

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 WARRANTY AND SERVICE
Liability exclusion
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.

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.

Note:
1. The warranty service is valid in China only.
2. 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.
3. If you have any questions which are not mentioned in the manual, please
feel free to send email to [email protected]

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Manufactured by
SKYRC TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
www.skyrc.com

All specifications and figures are subject to change without notice.

Printed in China 2015.04 7504-0602-02