ProgressiveRC Multi4 FMA Cellpro - Manual (Page 9)

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as sensitive to this problem. Nevertheless, charging A123’s using the balanced charge preset(s) is
recommended whenever possible. This preset may also be used for LiFePO4 type batteries which
have similar charge characteristics. When using LiFePO4 batteries, Fuel Gauge readout may not be
accurate and AUTO charge rate may be higher or lower than expected. Default charge rate setting is
4.0A manual. Because this preset is not restricted by the node connector, it can handle 1-5 cells of
this battery type only.
13 A123 1100 mAh Accurate Charge. Optimized for balance charging A123, 1100 mAh battery packs
(requires node wires on the pack). Fuel Table is optimized for this specific battery type and capacity.
Selectable charge rates include 1C, 2C, 3C AUTO or 0.25A to 4.0A manual. Optimization is for the
most accurate charging with termination settings of C/20 and max of 30 min timeout for C.V. mode.
This preset requires that every cell in the battery is charged to exactly 100%. This preset may also
be used for LiFePO4 type batteries which have similar charge characteristics. When using LiFePO4
batteries, Fuel Gauge readout may not be accurate and AUTO charge rate may be higher or lower
than expected. Default charge rate setting is 3.3A manual.
14 A123 1100 mAh Faster Charge. Optimized for balance charging A123, 1100 mAh battery packs (requires
node wires on the pack). Fuel Table is optimized for this specific battery type and capacity.
Selectable charge rates include 1C, 2C, 3C AUTO or 0.25A to 4.0A manual. Optimization is for faster
charging with termination settings of C/20 and max of 15 min timeout for C.V. mode. This preset
does not require that every cell in the battery is charged to exactly 100%. This preset may also be
used for LiFePO4 type batteries which have similar charge characteristics. When using LiFePO4
batteries, Fuel Gauge readout may not be accurate and AUTO charge rate may be higher or lower
than expected. Default charge rate setting is 3.3A manual.
15 A123 1100 mAh Non Balanced. Optimized for non-balance charging A123, 1100 mAh battery packs (node
wires not required on the pack). Fuel Table is optimized for this specific battery type and capacity.
Selectable charge rates include 1C, 2C, 3C AUTO or 0.25A to 4.0A manual. Optimization is for faster
charging with termination settings of C/10 and max of 15 min timeout for C.V. mode. This preset is
not capable of charging every cell in the battery to exactly 100% because it does not have access to
individual cell voltages. Imbalance will be present at the end of charge; however, A123 cells are not
as sensitive to this problem. Nevertheless, charging A123’s using the balanced charge preset(s) is
recommended whenever possible. This preset may also be used for LiFePO4 type batteries which
have similar charge characteristics. When using LiFePO4 batteries, Fuel Gauge readout may not be
accurate and AUTO charge rate may be higher or lower than expected. Default charge rate setting is
3.3A manual. Because this preset is not restricted by the node connector, it can handle 1-5 cells of
this battery type only.
16 A123 All Cpcty Storage Charge. Special A123 preset designed to storage charge a discharged battery up
to 3.35v per cell. This preset will only work if the battery is below the storage charge voltage when
connected. Manual charge rate setting is required when using this preset and ranges from 0.25A to
4.00A. Default setting is 3.0A.
17 NiCd Fast Charge with Trickle. Basic NiCd Fast Charge with Delta Peak Cutoff and Trickle Charge.
Requires manual charge rate setting of between 0.25A and 4.0A, with default value of 1.0A. Can
charge from 1 to 12 cell packs. Fallback default setting is 8mV. Trickle charge rate is 1/20C of the
charge rate setting. Charge will timeout in 4 hrs if peak is not reached. Trickle charge timeout is set
for 1 Day.
18 NiMH Fast Charge with Trickle. Basic NiMH Fast Charge with Delta Peak Cutoff and Trickle Charge.
Requires manual charge rate setting of between 0.25A and 4.0A, with default value of 1.0A. Can
charge from 1 to 12 cell packs. Fallback default setting is 5mV. Trickle charge rate is 1/20C of the
charge rate setting. Charge will timeout in 4 hrs if peak is not reached. Trickle charge timeout is set
for 1 Day.
19 NiCd/NiMH 24 Hr Trickle Charge. Basic NiCd or NiMH 24 Hour Trickle Charge preset. Requires manual
charge rate setting of between 5 mA and 300 mA with default value of 100 mA. Can charge from 1 to
12 cell packs. Trickle charge timeout is set for 2 Days.
20 Lead 12v SLA or Gel Cell. Basic Pb (Lead) preset for charging 12v SLA or Gel Cell batteries. Requires
manual charge rate setting of between 0.25A and 4.0A, with default value of 4.0A. Charges 12v
battery only. If you require a 6v charge, this preset is available in the charger library and can be
copied into the user bank (see manual for instructions). Charge will timeout in 16 hours even if end
charge voltage setting of 14v is not achieved.
21 EMPTY PRESET. May be populated with any preset from the charger library or the FMA PC library.
22 EMPTY PRESET. May be populated with any preset from the charger library or the FMA PC library.
23 EMPTY PRESET. May be populated with any preset from the charger library or the FMA PC library.
24 EMPTY PRESET. May be populated with any preset from the charger library or the FMA PC library.
25 EMPTY PRESET. May be populated with any preset from the charger library or the FMA PC library.