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Bantam e-STATION BC6 - User Manual

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BC6
'Dual power'
Operating Manual
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Microprocessor controlled high-performance rapid charger/discharger
for NiCd/NiMH/Lithium/Pb batteries with an integrated cell voltage
balancer.
Dual input power(AC/DC), USB PC link, temperature sensor and
integrated Lithium battery balancer
Charge current up to 5A, discharge current up to 1A, 1 to 6
series of LiIo/LiPo/LiFe, 1 to 15 cells of NiCd/NiMH, 2 to 20V
of Lead-acid (Pb)
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Summary

Special features

Optimised operating software

Describes the AUTO function for automatic current setting and error prevention.

Dual input power

Explains the AC/DC input capability and power specifications for charging.

Individual voltage balancer for Lithium batteries inside

Highlights the built-in balancer for Lithium batteries, eliminating external need.

Balance individual cells on discharge

Details the monitoring and balancing of Lithium battery cells during discharge.

Accept various types of Lithium battery

Lists Li-Ion, LiPo, and LiFe batteries supported by the charger.

Lithium battery Fast and Storage mode

Explains special charging modes for Lithium batteries to reduce time or prepare for storage.

Maximum safety

Covers safety features like delta-peak sensitivity and auto-charge current limits.

Exterior of the unit

Unit Layout and Controls

Identifies and describes the physical ports, screen, and buttons of the charger.

Warnings and safety notes

General Precautions

Essential warnings regarding environment, power, and handling to prevent damage or fire.

Battery Type Specific Guidelines

Details voltage levels, current limits, and cutoff for various battery types.

Safe Connection and Battery Handling

Guides on preventing short-circuits, connecting leads, and handling incompatible batteries.

Charging and Discharging Best Practices

Provides advice on charge quantity calculation, connection, and avoiding deep discharge.

Program flow chart

Initial parameter set up

Battery Type and Cell Configuration

Guides on selecting Lithium voltage type and verifying cell counts.

Charge Termination Sensitivity

Covers delta-peak sensitivity for NiMH/NiCd and temperature cut-off settings.

Port Functionality and USB Connection

Describes assigning the 3-pin port for USB or temperature and enabling PC link.

Process Control and Safety Timers

Covers waste time, safety timers, capacity cut-off, and input power monitoring.

Audible Alerts Configuration

Allows enabling or disabling key beep and buzzer sounds for user feedback.

Lithium battery (Lilo;LiPo;LiFe) program

Standard Lithium Battery Charging

Details setting charge current, voltage, and confirming cell count for Lithium battery charging.

Lithium Battery Balance Charging

Explains charging in balance mode to equalize individual cell voltages.

Individual Cell Connection Guide

Illustrates pin assignments for connecting Lithium battery packs for balancing.

FAST charging Lithium battery

Fast Charge Mode

Describes the 'FAST CHG' mode which reduces charging time by modifying CV process.

Fast Charge Status

Shows the current state of the 'FAST' charging process.

STORAGE control Lithium battery

Storage Charge;Discharge Mode

Explains mode to charge/discharge batteries to specific voltages for long-term storage.

Storage Mode Status

Displays the current state of the 'STORAGE' charging or discharging process.

Discharging Lithium battery

Lithium Battery Discharge

Details setting discharge current and final voltage for Lithium batteries.

Voltage balancing and monitoring during the discharge

Explains monitoring and normalizing cell voltages during discharge or storage mode.

Cell Voltage Error Detection

Describes error messages for low/high cell voltage and connection issues during monitoring.

NiMH;NiCd battery program

Charging NiCd;NiMH Battery

Covers charging NiMH/NiCd batteries in 'Aut' or 'Man' mode, including current limits.

Discharging NiCd;NiMH Battery

Details setting discharge current and final voltage for NiCd/NiMH batteries.

Charge-to-discharge & discharge-to-charge cycle NiMH;NiCd battery

NiMH;NiCd Cycling Function

Explains using cyclic charge/discharge for balancing, refreshing, or break-in.

Cycling Process Status

Shows results of charged/discharged capacities after each cycle.

Pb (lead-sulphuric acid) battery program

Charging Pb Battery

Guides on setting charge current and voltage for lead-acid batteries.

Discharging Pb Battery

Details setting discharge current and final voltage for lead-acid batteries.

Save Data program

Saving Battery Data

Allows saving up to 5 battery profiles with specifications for quick recall.

Setting Charge;Discharge Parameters

Describes setting current, voltage, and cycle numbers for saved battery profiles.

Load Data program

Loading Saved Battery Data

Recalls previously saved battery data to resume charging or discharging.

Various information during the process

Monitoring Process Information

Displays end voltage, capacity cut-off, safety timer, and USB/Temp status.

Cell Voltage Monitoring

Shows individual cell voltages for Lithium battery packs during operation.

Input Power Voltage Display

Displays the current voltage of the input DC power source.

Warning and error messages

Error Message Identification

Lists common warning and error messages and their meanings for troubleshooting.

Glossary of terms

Key Term Definitions

Defines essential terms like Amps, mAh, Ah, Nominal Voltage, and C-rating.

Maximum circuit power chart

Charge;Discharge Current Limits

Provides a chart showing maximum charge/discharge currents based on battery type and cell count.

Specifications

Warranty and service

Bantam e-STATION BC6 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandBantam
Modele-STATION BC6
CategoryBattery Charger
LanguageEnglish

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