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Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications
• Input Power:
10-18V DC/10A at maximum charge rate
• Memory Profile:
20 memories for each battery type
• Supported Battery Chemistries:
· Li- Pol/NiMH/NiCd/Li-Fe
· Li-Pol:
1-4cells
- CC to CV Charge Voltage:
4.18V/cell
- Full Charge Voltage:
4.2V/cell
· Li-Fe:
1-4cells
- CC to CV Charge Voltage:
3.6V/cell
- Full Charge Voltage:
3.65V/cell
· NiMH/NiCd:
1-10cells
• Charge Current:
0.25A – 10A
• Charge Control Li-Pol/Li-Fe:
CC/CV
• Charge Control NiCd/NiMH:
CC –V delta peak
• Maximum Cycles Count:
9 cycles
• Discharge Rate:
100mA – 1A
• Discharge Capacity:
8 watt (max 1A)
• Capacity Display:
0-9999mAh
• Timeout Limit:
2-10 hours (user selectable)
• Display Tolerance:
0.5%
• Display Type :
backlit 2x16 dot LCD
• Charger Maximum Output:
80 watts
• Output Charge Terminal:
4mm standard banana socket
• Input Wire:
16 AWG silicon insulated
• Size:
118x85x28mm/4.65"x3.4"x1.1"
• Weight:
280g/9.9oz
Determining Battery Type and Specifications
Determining Battery Type and Specifications
Prior to connecting any battery to your Pilotage Electronics Simplex-4 it is essential that you
determine the type of battery and its specifications prior to charging it. Required information
about your battery pack can be determined by examining the label and any instructions that
might accompany the battery pack.
1) Type – is the battery: Nickel-Cadmium (NiCd), Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH), Lithium Polymer
(Li-Pol/LiPo) or Lithium Ferrite Nanophosphate (Li-Fe/A123).
2) Capacity – The capacity of your pack usually can be found on the battery label and is usually
denominated in mAh. Never charge a battery if you are uncertain of the capacity!!
3) Voltage – If not explicitly listed on your battery pack you can determine the pack's voltage in
the following manner:
a. NiMH/NiCd – number of cells connected in serial multiplied by 1.2V. For example a pack of
6 Sub C NiMH/NiCd cells will have a nominal rated voltage of 7.2V.
b. Li-Pol – Number of cells connected in serial multiplied by 3.7V. For example a pack of 3
Li-Pol cells in serial will have a nominal rated voltage of 11.1V.
c. Li-Fe (A123) – Number of cells connected in serial multiplied by 3.3V. For example a pack
of 3 Li-Fe cells will have a nominal rated voltage of 9.9V.
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Connections
Connections
Connect the charger to a power
supply:
Connect the input power leads to a 12V deep
cycle battery or regulated power supply. When
connecting the charger to the 12V DC power
supply or battery ensure that the polarity
(+, -) on the charger matches that of the power
supply, "+" connects to "+" and "-" connects
to "-".
Note:
When you charge at the maximum rating, the
minimum input current required is 10A.
Connect batteries to the charger:
1. When charging NiCd or NiMH battery
packs, connect the pack to the output
terminal. Charging leads with 4mm bullet
connectors that match your battery are
widely available at hobby stores, hardware
stores, and consumer electronic suppliers.
When connecting the charging lead to the
output socket of the charger, and when you
attach the lead to the battery pack ensure
that polarity of the connection is correct.
2. When charging Li-Pol or Li-Fe battery packs
connect the battery pack to the charger's
output terminal (observing polarity) and
connect the battery's balancer connector to
the balancer adaptor. As a safety function,
the charger will not charge Li-Pol or Li-Fe
packs if they are not connected to the
balancer adapter. Use separate wires and
connectors if your battery's output terminal
and/or balancer adapter do not match
those of the charger.
**Note: The battery type setting must be
correct (incorrect battery settings may result
in a fire).
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