Charger SKY RC D260 2x130W

Product detailed description

Intelligent dual-channel charger and discharger SKY RC Ultimate Duo 260W (D260) with built-in balancers with a power of up to 130 W per channel for all types of batteries (NiMH, NiCd, LiPo, LiHV, Li-ion, LiFe and Pb). The charger is designed for power supply from a 100-240 V/50-60 Hz network, from a 12 V lead-acid battery (car battery or traction lead-acid battery) or a suitable stabilized power supply (11-18 V/30 A). Unlike a significant part of chargers with a built-in power supply, the D260 allows you to achieve full charging power even when powered from an internal power supply.

The D260 is equipped with a truly intelligent, user-friendly software that enables a number of very useful functions and has several welcome innovations:

• Program for new types of "high-voltage" lithium batteries LiHV with a final charging voltage of up to 4.35 V
• Setting the final voltage for charging and discharging for lithium batteries (allows for gentler charging, which pilots like, or, conversely, brutal overcharging, which "car enthusiasts" love)
• Measuring the total voltage and voltage of individual cells (for lithium batteries) even outside of charging/discharging
• Measuring the internal resistance of the entire set and individual cells (for lithium batteries)
• Micro USB port for communication with a PC and firmware update
• When powered from the mains, both channels of the charger can also serve as stabilized sources of 5-25 V and an adjustable current limit of 0.1-14 A (max. 130 W)

Overview of basic functions and parameters

• Input supply voltage 11 - 18 V DC
• Mains supply 100-240 V/50-60 Hz
• For charging and discharging 1 - 15 NiCd/NiMH cells, 1 - 6 Li-ion/LiPo/LiFe/LiHV cells or 2 - 20 V lead-acid batteries
• Adjustable charging current (0.1 A - 14.0 A) in 0.1 A steps
• Adjustable discharging current (0.1 A - 2.0 A)
• Max. charging power in channels A and B is 130 W when powered from both a DC source and the mains
• Max. discharge power 10 W per channel
• Automatic charging and discharging mode for NiCd, NiMH with adjustable current limit
• Termination of charging using automatic delta-peak for NiCd and NiMH batteries
• Lithium and Pb batteries are charged using the "constant current/constant voltage" method
• Adjustable delta-peak detection sensitivity for NiCd and NiMH batteries
• Adjustable end voltage for charging and discharging for lithium batteries
• Repeated cyclic operation of charging/discharging or discharging/charging for NiCd and NiMH batteries, up to 5 cycles
• Four charging modes for lithium batteries - normal charging, fast charging, charging with emphasis on balancing, storage charging/discharging.
• Termination of charging when the set time, the delivered charge is exceeded.
• Memory for 10 charging/discharging programs for each channel.
• Measurement of the total voltage of the set and individual cells (for lithium batteries)
• Measurement of the total internal resistance of the set and individual cells (for lithium batteries)
• When powered from the mains, the possibility of using both channels as a stabilized power supply with an output voltage of 5-25 V with an adjustable current limit of 0.1-14 A with a max. power of 130 W for powering other electrical devices
• Micro USB port for communication with a PC and updating the charger firmware
• USB power output 5.0 V/2.1 A for powering/charging mobile phones, tablets and similar devices
• Backlit LCD display with a simple and clear menu and displaying parameters during charging/discharging
• A number of warning text messages contribute to safe operation - incorrect input voltage, poor connection, unsuitable battery or its condition, incorrect polarity at the output
• Protection against reverse polarity and short circuit at the output.
• Compact aluminum case
• Built-in fans for forced cooling

The charger is equipped with universal sockets for JST-XH service connectors allowing direct connection of JST-XH service connectors of 2-6S sets. To connect service connectors of other systems, you can use standard Sky RC or RC System adapters.

Note: When charging lead-acid batteries, the charger uses a terminal voltage of 2.40 V/cell (or 2.46 V/cell in the AGM battery program and in the cold charging program) - for this reason it is suitable for charging classic lead-acid and gel batteries (car batteries). It is not suitable for charging gas-tight gel batteries, which must not be charged to more than 2.30 V/cell.

The package includes: Ultimate Duo D260 charger, 2x 4 mm banana/XT60 charging/power cable, mains power cable and instructions.

Input voltage (car battery - DC) [V] - 11 - 18
Input voltage (mains - AC) [V] - 100 - 240
Charging current channel 1 [A] - 0.1 - 14
Charging current channel 2 [A] - 0.1 - 14
Charging power channel 1 [W] - 130
Charging power channel 2 [W] - 130
Discharge current [A] - 0.1 - 2
Discharge power [W] - 10
Number of channels - 2
NiCd [cell] - 1 - 15
NiMH [cell] - 1 - 15
Li-Po [cell] - 1 - 6
Li-Ion [cell] - 1 - 6
Li-Fe [cell] - 1 - 6
Li-HV [cell] - 1 - 6
Pb [cell] - 1 - 10
Balancer - Yes
Balancer current [mA] - 500
Length [mm] - 160
Width [mm] - 150
Height [mm] - 71
Weight [g] - 1002