Team Check-point TC-1030 Instruction Manual page 17

CYCLE DATA
While in the Main Memory screen, press
capacity and voltage readings for each charge and/or discharge for up to 10 full cycles. The cycle number is shown on the left
side of the screen. Rotating the dial will scroll the cursor up and down the screen for viewing of all 10 cycles.
Charge data is marked by "C:", with the charge capacity shown in "mAh" and the peak
battery voltage is shown on the right.
Discharge data is marked by "D:", with the discharge capacity shown in "mAh" and
the average battery discharge voltage shown at right.
Cycling can help to determine a battery's ability to store its maximum rated capacity. If a
battery can only store a small fraction of its rated capacity it's likely reaching the end of
its useful life and may need to be replaced. Cycling NiCds once monthly can help
maximum the overall performance of the cells. NiMH batteries benefit much less from
cycling. New batteries, or older batteries which have not been used or cycled frequently
may need to be broken-in before they will perform to their rated capacity.
Comparing how much energy that was delivered to a battery during charge vs. the
amount of capacity taken from the battery during a discharge thereafter can help to
determine how well the battery was able to hold charge. Comparing a battery's
measured discharge capacity to its rated capacity is also an indication of the battery's
general condition. If a fully charged battery provides less than 70% of its rated
capacity it may no longer be near the end of its useful life. Additional cycles can be
attempted to try and increase the battery's storage capacity further, but if repeated
attempts fail to improve performance the batteries should be replaced.
4-STEP CHARGE FOR NIMH BATTERIES
WARNING! NEVER USE THIS FEATURE WITH LiPo OR Li-Ion BATTERIES AS SEVERE, PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE
BATTERY AND ITS SURROUNDINGS WILL RESULT!! This feature is recommended for use by experienced users only.
If set improperly, this feature can cause severe, permanent damage to a battery. If unsure about how to use this
function, do not use it.
This feature is designed for high performance NiMH batteries for racing. It can be used on NiCd batteries, but only if the peak
sensitivity value is set properly as described below. The true advantage of this function is to deliver as much energy to the
battery as possible for racing "punch" yet allow for the most accurate peak detection as possible for maximum run-time, without
damaging the battery as a result of overheating.
Functions in the Four-Step screen are totally independent from the settings in the Main Memory screens. So all options in the
Four-Step screen shown below must be set properly if using this charge method. A temperature sensor MUST be used in
Four-Step Charge mode, otherwise this function will not operate.
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three times to find the Cycle Data screen. This screen shows the battery's
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[ CYCLE DATA ]
NO CAPACITY VOLTAGE
1 C: 0mAh 0.000V
D: 0mAh 0.000V
2 C: 0mAh 0.000V
D: 0mAh 0.000V
3 C: 0mAh 0.000V
D: 0mAh 0.000V
4 C: 0mAh 0.000V
D: 0mAh 0.000V
5 C: 0mAh 0.000V
D: 0mAh 0.000V
6 C: 0mAh 0.000V
D: 0mAh 0.000V
7 C: 0mAh 0.000V
D: 0mAh 0.000V
8 C: 0mAh 0.000V
D: 0mAh 0.000V
9 C: 0mAh 0.000V
D: 0mAh 0.000V
10C: 0mAh 0.000V
D: 0mAh 0.000V