RuiDeng Riden RD6006 DC power supply

[sunkmail]

Is there a consolidated listing of all the settings and options somewhere?

I've read through this entire thread and everything and there are so many things that UniSoft's firmware can do, but locating everything is a lot of work. 

Between all the features, options, hardware mods, and everything else that's been contributed in this thread, it would be amazing if there was reference of some sort.

Thanks!

[AaronR]

There is absolutely nothing stopping someone who want's it bad enough from doing it themselves and then posting their compilation here, one could even accept edits or additions if any info was found missing. I'd imagine UniSoft has plenty on his plate already.
I did give it some thought myself but my current needs are pretty simple and I can always kinda remember the locations in this thread top go to.

[fmsat10]

Hello
I have a problem !  I have two RD6006 with V1.32.13K !   One of them works perfect ! The other RD6006 has a problem!
Wen the output Voltage set over 12V, and I am contact the load the output cut off after 3-4 seconds....
Wen  load the V 1.33 it works perfect.  All settings are checked.....

Have somewhere an idea ?   Thanks  sorry my English....

[UniSoft]

Hello
I have a problem !  I have two RD6006 with V1.32.13K !   One of them works perfect ! The other RD6006 has a problem!
Wen the output Voltage set over 12V, and I am contact the load the output cut off after 3-4 seconds....
Wen  load the V 1.33 it works perfect.  All settings are checked.....

Have somewhere an idea ?   Thanks  sorry my English....

Without details no one help you...
What is the reason? What shows display?
Press SHIFT->Down
Switch off UVP, ORP
Or just reset settings to default... Keep pressed 0 while turn (use back switch) on RD...

[diawollo]

Unisoft, is it possible to make 1ma resolution on RD6012/18? Sometimes it's very useful. RD6006 and RD6012/18 uses the same microcontroller? So, maybe it's possible to make firmware(hardware) switch to go from 12/18A range to let say 6A (like RD6006)?
P.S. how it's even possible to have 6.000 mA steps with 12 bit DAC? Sorry for stupid question 

[bogdan2014]

Does anyone know if the 6006 can tolerate a bit over the 70V input? I have a huge transformer that outputs 50V, so that would be about 72-74V DC.

[UniSoft]

Does anyone know if the 6006 can tolerate a bit over the 70V input? I have a huge transformer that outputs 50V, so that would be about 72-74V DC.

NOT!!! transformer output must be not more than 47V
XL7015 have a maximum input 80V.
at 72V or more RD will not work, will show the message "Overvoltage!!!"

[ptluis]

Does anyone know if the 6006 can tolerate a bit over the 70V input? I have a huge transformer that outputs 50V, so that would be about 72-74V DC.

if it's an older transformer, without varnish protection, you could try to remove some copper wire from the secondary, 2 turns at a time without cutting the wire, to be able to restore it if output voltage gets to low. I do that a lot on older transformers. Newer ones with a bath of protective varnish isn't possible without destroying the enameled copper wire. But be careful modifying transformers, you're dealing with AC power line on primary side so avoid shorts or scratches on enameled copper wire. If you're not comfortable dealing with it don't do it.

[UniSoft]

Updated version of RDScreenDumper v1.2
previous version sometimes fails due to short timeout.

[Lojza]

Hello fellow users, I have been trying to connect my RD6006 to my PC (Windows 7), but for some reason I can't connect it. I watched quite a lot of videos about people connecting it, and it seemed very simple. So I started the RD6006, downloaded and updated the RidenPowerSupply software, changed selected product line and connected my PC to RD6006 (USB to micro USB). But nothing happened, so I tried to do the same, but instead of my PC I used my laptop (Windows 10). But nothing changed. So I tried the Wi-Fi and succeeded, but I still need to update my firmware (can't do that using Wi-Fi, for some reason). Thus, I opened my Device manager and found the RD6006 being connected as Other device (my "Další zařízení")and named USB Serial. That's why I would like to ask if it shows up to you as Other device too.

[AaronR]

There is a driver you may need to download and install if you're on windows 10 standby,  I'll see which one it is.
OK I just looked this is the one that worked for me to get USB port working.
CH341SER
http://www.wch-ic.com/downloads/CH341SER_EXE.html

In my case my laptop connected no problem but I needed this serial to usb driver installed on the desktop.

[UniSoft]

...but for some reason I can't connect it.

I guess because of BAD cable...

[AaronR]

...but for some reason I can't connect it.

I guess because of BAD cable...

No he needs the proper driver, I gave a link. that's the only problem.

[Lojza]

I tried multiple (3) cables. And now I just tried using them to charge my phone and transfer data, both worked.

[Lojza]

I just tried this driver and it worked. Thank you.

[Lojza]

So, now I tried using bootloader from this site: https://monitor.net.ru/forum/attachments/32896/      Every time I try to use it, it stopped uploading at 90-99%, then it checked the firmware, wrote "Firmware error" and shut down. The issue might be, that the it was designrd for RD6012 (i have RD6006). Can anyone please send me their firmware bootloader or otherwise help me fix this issue? Thanks for any help.

[UniSoft]

So, now I tried using bootloader from this site: https://monitor.net.ru/forum/attachments/32896/      Every time I try to use it, it stopped uploading at 90-99%, then it checked the firmware, wrote "Firmware error" and shut down. The issue might be, that the it was designrd for RD6012 (i have RD6006). Can anyone please send me their firmware bootloader or otherwise help me fix this issue? Thanks for any help.

versions is incompatible...
use version for your model...
https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/ruideng-riden-rd6006-dc-power-supply/msg3398072/#msg3398072

And that loader isn't my... old version...
Better use my
https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/ruideng-riden-rd6006-dc-power-supply/msg3250206/#msg3250206
extract the latest firmware (k) to the FIRMWARE folder
select and flash...

[Lojza]

I already have your RD60061_V1.32.13k file, but i need some way to put it into my RD6006. Like some software or something.

[Lojza]

Thanks the edit helped, hopefully I won't have any more issues.

[AaronR]

You need the RDflasher I'm not sure where a link is but try google for it???
or try serach here for it.

maybe this? https://github.com/tjko/riden-flashtool

[dougg]

Updated version of RDScreenDumper v1.2
previous version sometimes fails due to short timeout.

My W10 refused to run the exe within that zip.
Could the image files representing the menu screens be placed in a zip?

[ptluis]

I already have your RD60061_V1.32.13k file, but i need some way to put it into my RD6006. Like some software or something.

you need RDFlasher.exe

I atttached the version I'm using to flash my RD6006. Run on Windows 7. Windows 10 you probably need to run it in windows 7 compatible mode.

You need to copy the desired firmware to "FIRMWARES" folder, then run RDFlasher.exe and select your firmware from the "firmware file" drop down list.

Enjoy!

[Lojza]

Thank you all, it's okay

[999cgm]

Hi Unisoft!

Thank you again for the awsome work you did !! You made this RD60XX better then the original 

Here is a challange.. adding MPPT feature to your software changes. Right now I am doing it via a python script that controlls the RD6006 via wifi.. however it would be better if this can be done from the device itself.

cheers

[sunkmail]

Hi UniSoft, Everyone,

I've started to make a Reference Document for all the commands in the custom Firmware.   

It's still very preliminary and I'm working out a decent looking format for the document.

Once I get a bit further, I'll post it (or a link) to allow others to review/correct/add/Use.


In the mean time, going through the Menus I've found one thing extra confusing:

    On the Communication Settings Menu
     

    The 'USB' Option at the Top changes the USB Baudrate.
    The 'Interface' allows changing to other options
    Then 'Baudrate' changes the baudrate of whatever is selected, excpet it doesn't override the USB option.
       

     This seems sorta Redundant and Confusing to me.

     Am I missing something?