ToolkitRCMC8-ToolkitRC co., ltd.
User Manual for ToolkitRC models including: MC8, Battery Checker with LCD Display, MC8 Battery Checker with LCD Display
ToolkitRC MC8 Battery Multi Checker - Unmanned Tech UK FPV Shop
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DocumentDocumentMC8 User Manual V1.2 2021.12 www.toolkitrc.com Toolkit RC Co., LTD 1 @ToolkitRC 2021 Foreword Thank you for purchasing the MC8 multi-checker. Please read through this manual carefully prior to operating the device. Manual icons Tip Important Nomenclature Additional information For more information pertaining to the operation and maintenance of your device, please visit the following link: www.toolkitrc.com/mc8 2 @ToolkitRC 2021 Safety precautions 1 The operational voltage of the MC8 is between DC 7.0V and 35.0V. Ensure the polarity of the power source is not reversed prior to use. 2 Do not operate under extreme heat, humidity, flammable and explosive environments. 3Never leave unattended when in operation. 4Disconnect power source when not in use 3 @ToolkitRC 2021 Table of contents Foreword...............................................................2 Manual icons........................................................ 2 Additional information........................................2 Safety precautions...............................................3 First use................................................................. 7 Voltage test.......................................................... 8 1Voltage display and balance........................8 2Battery pack total voltage............................9 Signal measurement......................................... 10 1PWM Signal measurement.........................10 2PPM signal measurement..........................11 3SBUS Signal measurement........................ 12 Signal output...................................................... 13 1PWM Signal output..................................... 13 2PPM Signal output...................................... 15 3SBUS signal output......................................16 USB charging......................................................17 Setup....................................................................18 Calibration.......................................................... 19 4 @ToolkitRC 2021 Product overview The MC8 is a compact multi-checker designed for every hobbyist. Featuring a bright, color IPS display, it is accurate to 5mV. Measures and balances LiPo, LiHV, LiFe and Lion batteries. Wide voltage input DC 7.0-35.0V. Supports Main/Balance/Signal port power inputs. Measures and outputs PWM, PPM, SBUS signals USB-A, USB-C dual-port output. USB-C 20W PD fast charge output. Battery over-discharge protection. Automatically disables USB output when battery reaches critical levels. Measurement and balance accuracy: <0.005V. Balance current: 60mA. 2.0 inch, IPS full viewing angle display. High resolution 320*240 pixels. 5 @ToolkitRC 2021 Layout IPS Display Signal port Balance port Front Main input Output slider Metal roller USB-C port USB-A port Rear 6 @ToolkitRC 2021 First use 1Connect the battery to the MC8's balance port, or connect 7.0-35.0V voltage to the XT60 input port of the MC8. 2The screen shows the boot logo for 0.5 seconds 3. After the boot is completed, the screen enters the main interface and displays as follows: 4. Turn the roller to scroll between menus and options. 5. Short or long press the roller to enter item 6. Use the output slider to adjust channel output. =================================== 1The scroller functions differently for different menu items, please refer to the following instructions. =================================== 7 @ToolkitRC 2021 Voltage test 1Voltage display and balance (individual cells) Connect the balance port of the battery to the MC8. After the device powers on, the main page shows the voltage of each individual cell- as shown below: The colored bars show the voltage of the battery graphically. The cell with the highest voltage is displayed in red, while the cell with the lowest voltage is displayed in blue. The total voltage and the voltage difference (highest voltage-lowest voltage) is shown below. On the main menu, press the [wheel] to start the balance function. The MC8 uses internal resistors to discharge the cell(s) until the pack reaches a uniform voltage between cells (<0.005V difference). =================================== 1The bars are calibrated for LiPOs, it is not accurate for batteries with other chemistries. 2After balancing the battery pack, remove the battery from the MC8 to prevent over-discharging. =================================== 8 @ToolkitRC 2021 2Battery pack total voltage Connect the battery lead to the main XT60 port on the MC8 to display the total voltage of the battery pack, as shown below. =================================== 1, The MC8 displays the total voltage of all battery chemistries operating within the input limits . =================================== 9 @ToolkitRC 2021 Signal measurement 1PWM Signal measurement After the device powers on, scroll right once on the metal roller to enter Measure mode. The page is displayed as follows. UI description PWM: Signal type 1500Current PWM pulse width 20ms/5Hz Current cycle and frequency of PWM signal. =================================== 1 When using the signal measurement function. The signal port, balance port, and main input port can all supply power to the MC8. =================================== 10 @ToolkitRC 2021 2PPM signal measurement Under PWM signal measurement mode, press down on the scroller and scroll right until PPM is shown. Then the PPM signal can be measured, as shown below. 11 @ToolkitRC 2021 3SBUS Signal measurement Under PWM signal measurement mode, press down on the scroller and scroll right until SBUS is shown. Then the SBUS signal can be measured, as shown below. 12 @ToolkitRC 2021 Signal output 1PWM Signal output With the MC8 powered on, scroll right twice on the roller to enter Output mode. Press down on the scroller for 2 seconds to enter the signal output mode, as shown below. UI Description ModeSignal output mode- can be changed between manual and 3 automatic modes of varying speeds. Width PWM signal output pulse width, range limit 1000us-2000us. When set to manual, push the channel output slider to change the output signal width. When set to automatic, the signal width will automatically increase or decrease. Cycle PWM signal output cycle. Range adjustable between 1ms-50ms. 13 @ToolkitRC 2021 =================================== 1 When the cycle is set to less than 2ms, the maximum width will not exceed the cycle value. 2The channel output slider is safety protected. There will be no signal output until the slider is returned to its minimum position first. =================================== 14 @ToolkitRC 2021 2PPM Signal output From the PWM output page, short press on PWM to change the output type; scroll right until PPM is displayed. Short press to confirm the PPM selection, as shown below: In the PPM output page, press down on the roller for 2 seconds to set the output value of each channel. =================================== 1 The throttle channel can only be controlled using the signal from the output slider; the value cannot be changed using the roller for safety reasons. 2Ensure the output slider is at its lowest point prior to performing any tests. =================================== 15 @ToolkitRC 2021 3SBUS signal output From the PWM output page, short press on PWM to change the output type; scroll right until SBUS is displayed. Short press to confirm the SBUS selection, as shown below: In the SBUS output page, press down on the roller for 2 seconds to set the output value of each channel. =================================== 1 When the cycle is set to less than 2ms, the maximum width will not exceed the cycle value. 2The channel output slider is safety protected. There will be no signal output until the slider is returned to its minimum position first. =================================== 16 @ToolkitRC 2021 USB charging Built-in USB ports allow the user to charge mobile devices on the go. The USB-A port supplies 5V 1A while the USB-C port supplies 20W fast charging, using the following protocols: PD3.0,QC3.0,AFC,SCP,FCP etc. Press and hold [Wheel] 2 seconds to enter the setting menu, you can set the USB cutoff voltage. When the battery discharges past the set value, the MC8 will disable both USB-A and USB-C output; the buzzer will also give an extended tone, indicating the protection voltage has been reached. 17 @ToolkitRC 2021 Setup On the voltageinterface, press and hold [wheel] to enter the system settings, as shown in the figure below Description Safety voltage: When the battery voltage is lower than this value, the USB output will be turned off. Backlight: display brightness setting, you can set 1-10 . Buzzer: Operation prompt sound, 7 tones can be set or turned off. Language: System language, 10 display languages can be selected. Theme style: display style, you can set bright and dark themes. Default: Restore to factory setting. Back: Return to the voltage test interface. ID: The unique ID number of the machine. 18 @ToolkitRC 2021 Calibration Press and hold the roller while powering on the MC8 to enter calibration mode, as shown below: Measure the voltage of a fully-charged battery pack using a multimeter. Use the roller to select Input, then scroll until the value matches what was measured on the multimeter. Scroll down to save and press down on the roller to save. Repeat this process for each individual cell if needed. When finished, scroll to the exit option and press down on the roller to finish the calibration. Input: Voltage measured at the main XT60 port. 1-8: Voltage of each individual cell. ADC: Original value of the selected option prior to calib Exit: Exit calibration mode Save: Save calibration data Defau.: Return to default settings 19 @ToolkitRC 2021 =================================== 1Only use multimeters with 0.001V accuracy to perform calibrations. If the multimeter is not accurate enough, do not perform calibration. =================================== 20 @ToolkitRC 2021 Specifications Main input port XT60 7.0V-35.0V Balance input 0.5V-5.0V Lixx 2-8S Signal port input <6.0V Balance current General Balance accuracy MAX 60mA @2-8S <0.005V @ 4.2V USB-A output 5.0V@1.0A firmware upgrade USB-C output 5.0V-12.0V @MAX 20W USB-C protocol PD3.0 QC3.0 AFC SCP FCP PWM 500-2500us @20-400Hz Measure ment PPM SBUS 880-2200us*8CH @20-50Hz 880-2200us *16CH @20-100Hz PWM 1000-2000us @20-1000Hz Output PPM 880-2200us*8CH @50Hz SBUS 880-2200us *16CH @74Hz Product Size Weight 68mm*50mm*15mm 50g Size 76mm*60mm*30mm Package Weight 100g IPS 2.0 inch 240*240 LCD resolution 21 @ToolkitRC 2021