Lixx Charge Program - GRAUPNER ultra duo plus 80 Operating Manual

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Table of Contents

The following screen displays appear if you select the battery type LiXX.

The screen shows a maximum of four lines; pages 2 and 3 appear when

you move the Select arrow further down.

STORE MODE START storage mode

LiXX batteries should never be left fully charged or discharged when they

are to be stored for a protracted period, as either extreme can damage

them. Ideally they should be charged to about 60% capacity prior to sto-

rage - and that is exactly what Store mode achieves automatically by

charging or discharging the battery connected to the charger.

With the Select arrow in the store mode line (STORE MODE START), start the process by holding the ENTER button pressed in for two seconds.

Charge CHG

altered using INC or DEC. The charge current is limited to 2C by default, i.e. if you enter 2200 mAh under battery capacity in the charge memory, the

the C-rate in the Maximum charge rate (CHARGE RATE) line, where the maximum setting is 5C.

The charge current can be set to any value in the range 0.1 to 20 A, taking the maximum charge power into account. Depending on the power supply

and the battery connected to the charger, the unit may be unable to charge at the selected current, i.e. the maximum possible current may not be used

for charging. If this should occur, the screen displays the charge current actually in use.

WARNING: it is essential to observe the maximum charge current for your battery! This is generally printed on the pack itself. If you are

unsure, charge the battery at 1C (e.g. 2.2 A for a 2200 mAh battery). If the battery is charged using incorrect settings, the result could be

can reduce this value if you wish, but you cannot increase it. For example, reducing the value makes sense in very low temperatures, since a cold LiPo

battery.

With the Select arrow in the Charge (CHG) line, start the charge process by holding the ENTER button pressed in for two seconds.

Discharge DCHG

button, and altered using INC or DEC. The discharge current is limited to 2C by default, i.e. if you enter 2200 mAh under battery capacity in the charge