SKY RC S100neo

The small SKY RC S100neo 200W charger has been designed to provide everything you need for charging, including a powerful mains power supply, with simple operation. The S100neo allows you to charge and discharge common types of cells (NiCd, NiMH, Li-poly, Li-ion, Li-Fe, Li-HV, Pb) and is equipped with a built-in powerful six-channel balancer (1 A/cell), which ensures very safe and comfortable charging of lithium batteries. It can also operate in regulated power supply mode with an output voltage adjustable from 2 to 30 V and a current limit of 0.1 to 12 A.

The intelligent software offers the usual functions and is designed for practical users who purchase the charger to charge batteries:

• programme for new types of ‘high-voltage’ LiHV lithium batteries with a charging cut-off voltage of up to 4.35 V
• setting of the end voltage for charging and discharging lithium batteries (allows gentler charging, which is preferred by pilots, or, conversely, overcharging, which is preferred by car enthusiasts - max. 4.22V for LiPo, 4.12V for Li-ion, 3.67V for LiFe, 4.37V for LiHV with current firmware)
• programmes for charging maintenance-free lead-acid AGM batteries and charging lead-acid batteries at low temperatures
• measurement of total voltage and individual cell voltage (for lithium batteries), even outside charging/discharging - and even without the need for a power supply: the S100neo can function as a stand-alone tester powered by the battery under test
• measurement of the internal resistance of the entire set and individual cells (for lithium batteries)
• Special programme for running in DC motors (for a selected time at a set voltage and current)
• Socket for temperature sensor for safe charging of NiMH batteries

Overview of basic functions and parameters

• Input supply voltage 6–30 V DC (for full use of the charger's power, the power supply should provide at least 24 V) when powered from a battery or mains stabilised power supply
• Mains power supply 100–240 V/50–60 Hz
• For charging and discharging 1–15 NiCd/NiMH cells, 1–6 Li-ion/Li-poly/Li-Fe/LiHV cells or 6/12/24 V lead-acid batteries with liquid electrolyte and maintenance-free AGM
• Adjustable charging current 0.1–12.0 A
• Adjustable discharge current (0.1–2.0 A)
• Max. charging power 200 W when powered from an external mains supply or car battery, or 100 W when powered from the built-in mains supply
• Max. discharge power 5 W
• Automatic delta-peak termination 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 lithium batteries
• Repeated cyclic charging/discharging or discharging/charging for NiCd and NiMH batteries, up to 3 cycles
• Three charging modes for lithium batteries - normal charging, charging with emphasis on balancing and storage charging/discharging
• Three charging modes for lead-acid batteries - for normal lead-acid ‘car batteries’, for lead-acid AGM batteries (batteries with electrodes separated by a glass fibre separator impregnated with electrolyte) and for charging lead-acid batteries at low temperatures (-20 °C to +5 °C).
• Charging stops when the set time, temperature (for NiMH/NiCd) or charge is exceeded
• Measurement of the total voltage of the set and individual cells (for lithium batteries)
• Measurement of total internal resistance of the set and individual cells (for lithium batteries) - The S100neo can also function as a stand-alone tester powered by the battery under test
• Stabilised mains supply mode with adjustable voltage and current limitation 2–30 V/0.1–12 A, max. 100 W when connected to mains/max. 200 W when powered from an external source
• DC motor running-in mode for optimal mutual adjustment of carbon brushes and commutator (motor runs for a selected time at the set voltage and current)
• USB-C port for charger firmware updates
• Socket for temperature sensor
• Backlit LCD with simple and clear menu and parameter display during charging/discharging
• Several warning messages contribute to safe operation – incorrect input voltage, incorrect connection, unsuitable battery or its condition, incorrect polarity at the output, etc.
• Protection against reverse polarity and short circuit at the output.
• Fan for forced cooling.
• Compact plastic housing, small dimensions

The charger is equipped with an XT60 output socket and a universal socket for JST-XH service connectors, allowing direct connection of battery power cables and JST-XH service connectors from 2-6S sets – if you use sets with XT60 and JST-XH connectors, you can do without charging cables and adapters. To connect service connectors from other systems, you can use standard Sky RC or RC System adapters.

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

The charger set includes: S100neo charger, mains cable, instructions.