EOS FIRMWARE UPDATES V1.5 for EOS 0610 chargers

[SKYHOBBIES]

Hi all,

We have just received a latest memo 5 hours ago with regards to the latest Firmware Updates for EOS0610i NET and 0610 DUO chargers - Now known as Version 1.5.

Please stay tuned as we synchronise the public announcement with the Japanese counterpart.

Trust us there will be more features in this firmware update...

Please standby to return us the charger for the free update once we get the go ahead after their procedure briefing...

P/S : all other chargers such as 0606i AD / 0606i ACDC / 0403i will not be involved with this update. It is for EOS0610 chargers only.


Regards,

[dennisp]

Thanks Capt. Sky I will await your broadcast.....

[SKYHOBBIES]

HYPERION EOS0610 NET/DUO Chargers now VERSION 1.5!

A latest revision of Firmware Upgrade for all the Hyperion EOS0610i Chargers has just being released.
For those who have purchased the EOS0610 Chargers from us at an earlier version prior V1.5,
please send them back to us for the free firmware upgrade from V1.3 to V1.5.

Attached please find the Manual Addendum for the Firmware Revision...Click below:
media.hyperion.hk/dn/eos/EOS-0610iXv15-ManUpdate.pdf

Free Firmware revisions are for Singapore local vicinity customers.
For overseas customers, please ship us your charger and
return shipping applies at your expenses. Please contact us for further arrangements.

Best regards,

[SKYHOBBIES]

Here is the Final Addendum for the Version 1.5 Update:

HYPERION HK LTD. Manual Addendum for EOS 0610i NET/DUO Firmware Revision v1.5 All Right Reserved June 13 2008

Changes in EOS 0610i NET/DUO for Firmware revision 1.5
* BAD PACK SAFETY - Lithium Battery Charge Algorithm has been changed to insure the highest possible safety even in the event that a cell(s) has(have) been damaged before attachment to the charger, or are highly imbalanced (which also indicates damage) and to give earlier warning of poor battery condition in such cases. As such, update to v1.5 is highly recommended for all users.

* VOLTAGE DISPLAY during operation will accurately reflect the voltages at cells within Lithium batteries connected to balancer ports. Earlier firmware versions would typically show a voltage used internally by the charger, which was higher than actually existed at the battery cells.

* STORE MODE for Li~ Batteries connected to balance port has been added. Experience has shown that storage of fully-charged lithium batteries can lead to premature cell failures. Store Mode allows users to insure that their Lithium batteries are Discharged/Charged to 60% of capacity for storage.
--- If output battery has less than 60% Capacity at start, STORE MODE Balance Charges to 60% capacity
--- If battery has more than 60% Capacity at start, STORE MODE Discharges via the balance port to 60% capacity (0.3A max rate)
NOTES: (and see STORE MODE diagrams in following pages)
The capacity remaining inside a pack cannot be determined instantaneously. Instead, the charger must monitor cell voltages and measured resistance over a period of time, and with comparisons to the mA setting you have chosen for your pack. As such, if you use STORE MODE and disconnect the pack at end of Store Mode, then re-connect in store mode, you may initially see TCS reported higher or lower than 60% (usually higher). This is normal. Typically the charger will identify the actual capacity in a period of several minutes and stop Store Mode again.
The higher the charged-in capacity is (TCS), the more accurately the charger can determine the capacity. As such, true Store Mode capacity may vary within approximately 5% as a maximum depending on the condition of your battery. For purposes of storage the difference, if any, is irrelevant.
Max discharge via the balancer is 300mA. Therefore a large-capacity battery which is fully charged may take some hours to complete under Store mode (for example, a 100% charged 5000mAh battery can be calculated to take approx. 7 hours at fastest to reach 60%)
“+”currents indicate Store Mode charging, “-“ indicate discharging

* Confirmation Text (for #cells in a Li~ pack) has been changed. Now Cell “S” is shown first, then “RIGHT?” (was opposite previously)

* Auto Start (10-second countdown) has been added to Li~ Types for Charge and Store Mode (only when pack is balance connected), to save a button push


NET/DUO FAQ:

* Why does the charger not give the END buzzer, even though the pack has been attached for a long time? (I have checked and buzzer is set ON)

- LIPO/LiFePO4: Most likely, you have set a charge rate lower than 1C, and the charger cannot terminate CC/CV as required current at that point is too low. Assuming your battery is of decent quality and condition (if not, do NOT charge it!) there is NO reason to charge at rates below 1C. Charge again at 1C and observe results.

- NiCd/NiMH: Same answer as Lipo/LifePO4 above (for a different reason). Try charging at a higher rate. We have found that many NiMH packs on the market today are poorly made, and do not signal delta-v (indicating end charge) properly when charged at low rates, and sometimes even at higher rates. Try setting delta-v in your charger menu to a lower value. Try charging at a higher rate (check battery for over-temp!). If nothing works, get a pack of cells from a known quality brand (Sanyo, GP, etc) and test your charger.

- Previous DUO firmware had a bug in which Buzzer could be turned off while switching between CH1 and CH2. Upgrade to v1.5

* Why does the charger continue to show current flowing for Li~ charging after the END buzzer?

At END of Li~ CC-CV charge, the charger MUST maintain a small current in order to maintain cell balance and avoid discharge via the balance circuit until pack is removed from the charger. The pack is NOT being “charged”, even though you may see the mA-in counter rise. Due to a programming limitation in v1.5, this is shown with “TRK” in the display (as it is when NiMH “trickle” is in effect at charge end). HOWEVER, THIS IS IN NO WAY a “trickle charge” as commonly defined for NiMh, etc. If you see “TRK” in this case it means your battery is ready to be disconnected, only. Always disconnect as soon as possible after End Buzzer.

* Why do I see “0” current flowing during charge at regular intervals, when watching a log of a battery charge? Is it a “Pulse” charger?
No, the 0610i simply pauses charging at intervals in order to make extremely accurate readings of cell/pack condition.