Description

iMAX B6 V2 Balance Charger and Discharger

The SkyRC iMAX B6 V2 can charge and discharge NiMH, NiCd, Pb, LiPo, Li-ion, and LiFe batteries with individual cell balancing for up to 6 lithium cells. it can powered via an 11 V to 18 V DC input. With its versatile charging capabilities, PC control software, and advanced features like input power monitoring, delta-peak sensitivity, cyclic charging and discharging, and more, the iMAX B6 V2 is a great addition to the workbench of any RC, DIY, or robot enthusiast.

Overview

Feature summary

• Accepts AC input from 100 V to 240 V (50 Hz to 60 Hz) or DC input from 11 V to 18 V
• Charges up to 20 V Pb batteries
• Charges up to 15 NiMH or NiCd cells
• Charges up to 6 LiPo, Li-ion, or LiFe cells
• Integrated independent lithium battery balancer for up to 6 cells
• Fast charge and storage mode for lithium batteries
• Check the voltage of individual LiPo cells within a multi-cell battery
• Charge current range from 0.1 A to 6.0 A (50 W max)
• Discharge current range from 0.1 A to 2.0 A (5 W max)
• Delta-peak sensitivity (automatic charge termination using delta-peak voltage detection)
• Automatically peak charge batteries up to three times in a row to ensure they are fully charged
• Input power monitor to prevent damage to a car battery when charging in the field
• Charge-current limiting (NiMH, NiCd)
• Internal resistance meter
• Control over the end voltage when charging
• Stores up to ten user-created program settings
• Cyclic charging/discharging
• Temperature monitoring (requires an external temperature probe not included in this kit)
• 16×2 character LCD display
• ChargeMaster PC software for optionally monitoring and controlling the charging process from a computer

For a detailed list of features and information about using the charger, please read through the iMAX B6 V2 instruction manual (2MB pdf) (a printed version of this manual is included with the charger).

Battery connector options included with the iMAX B6AC V2.

Included parts

• iMAX B6 V2 professional balance charger/discharger
• DC input power cable – barrel jack to alligator clips
• Output charge cable – 4 mm banana plugs to a male T connector
• Various battery connection cables – female T connector to:
  • alligator clips
  • male Futaba connector
  • male JST RCY connector
  • male XT60 connector
• Printed instruction manual

Note: There are a number of counterfeit iMAX B6 chargers on the market that look almost identical to the real unit but are typically unreliable and inferior. We buy our units directly from SkyRC to ensure they are genuine. Each unit includes a holographic label with a unique scratch-and-reveal 12-digit security code that can be entered on the SkyRC web site to check the authenticity of the unit.