Keep the i-Meter well away from dirt or water. High power electrical systems pose dangers independent of devices like the i-Meter and it is the user's responsibility to be familiar with these dangers and take any necessary action to ensure safe use. Shorting a...
INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Thank you for the purchase of this SKYRC i-Meter. The SkyRC i-Meter can carry out an enormous range of functions related to Electric Powered models and has been designed with ease of use as a prime objective. This Instruction Manual describes the scope of i-Meter and how to make it work for you.
BATTERY CHECKER BATTERY CHECKER The i-Meter allows you to check the individual cell voltages of a 2 cells- 8 cells Lithium battery. The i-Meter individually measures & diagnoses the cell voltages of the multiple cells, the result is displayed on the large liquid crystal screen.
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A battery that has always been charged with a reputable balancer is likely to reproduce accurate readings on the i-Meter. A battery that has had a hard life full discharge and recharge with no balance charging is more likely to have discrepancies between actual and shown results.
BATTERY INTERNAL RESISTANCE The i-Meter has been created to give you the ability to make an informed determination of what the true cell and pack ratings by providing a useful measure, the cell internal resistance.
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Generally the closer to a full charge a cell is the lower the internal resistance. Cell age As cells become older their internal resistance tends to increase. The i-Meter has been built to allow cells to be tested under a known set of loads which will facilitate comparisons. - 09 - www.skyrc.com...
WATT METER PRECAUTIONS 1. Do not leave a cell connected to the i-Meter for more than five minutes. 2. Be aware that although the i-Meter only takes small samples from the battery pack, the voltage will be reduced. Make sure you check your pack balance.
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C h a r g e : 3 . 2 A h When the battery is discharged, the meter indicates the total charge (Ah) the battery delivered to the load as well as current, voltage and discharging power. - 11 - www.skyrc.com...
ESC. To use the tester to evaluate a servo Connecting a battery to the i-Meter volt port. Plug a servo into the servo port. The servo can be controlled with the adjustment dial under Manual Mode. Press ‘MODE’ button once to set the PPM signal to auto.
TACHEOMETER RPM There is an optical tachometer within i-Meter. An optical tacho sensor is fitted to the right side i-Meter case and is activated by pointing i-Meter towards the propeller at a distance of 10 and 20cm from the propeller.
Wrong setting will affect RPM readings for the optical tachometer. For example, fitting a three bladed propellers, but leaving the i-Meter blade figure at 2 would cause the optical tachometer to read 50% high. TEMPERATURE There is a temperature sensor available, so you can monitor the temperature of battery, motor, electronic speed controller, etc.
This warranty is not valid for any damage or subsequent damage arising as a result of misuse, modification or as a result of failure to observe the procedures outlined in this manual. SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. Manufactured by SKYRC TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. www.skyrc.com www.skyrc.com - 16 -...
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