ProgressiveRC 10S FMA Cellpro - Manual

Cellpro 10s Charger
Model LC10S10ADC, for use with LiPo, Li-Ion and A123
battery packs with node connectors
10 Amp model for automatic and manual charging with
cell balancing and overcharge protection
FMA, Inc.
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5713 Industry Lane, Suite 50
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Frederick, MD 21704
Sales: (800) 343-2934
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Technical: (301) 668-4280
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www.fmadirect.com
Features
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Charges Lithium Polymer, Lithium Ion and A123 packs. Charges any brand of pack. Ac-
cepts Cellpro Adapters for plug-and-play compatibility.
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Accepts Cellpro node connectors, which enable the charger to monitor each cell during charg-
ing and independently charge each cell to its optimum level. Charger includes two adapters
for charging 2s to 4s Cellpro packs having 5-pin node connectors.
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Charges one 1s to 10s pack, or two 1s to 5s packs simultaneously. When two packs are con-
nected to the charger, internal electronic switches connect the packs in series.
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Up to 10A charge current (318W continuous input and 260W continuous output at 15.7V input).
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Up to 3.0C charge rate, the fastest in the industry.
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Charges packs through node connectors with or without connecting main discharge wires to
charger. Compensates for discharge wire lengths up to six feet with 1mV accuracy.
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Displays individual cell internal resistance to 0.1milliohm, an exclusive feature for estimating
pack quality and finding bad cells.
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Backlit LCD display provides easy readability.
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Bidirectional PC interface enables extensive charger setup using free Charge Control Soft-
ware. Configure custom presets, adjust speaker volume, set LCD contrast and control many
other settings.
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Charge Optimization can be set for an accurate 1mV cell balance or for Faster Charging (with
less balance) using the Charge Control Software.
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Charge Control Software automatically checks for software and charger firmware updates.
Update charger firmware without sending the charger back to the factory.
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Works with a wide range of power supplies, even those not rated for high power. Easily
changes from moderate current bench supply at home to car battery at the field.
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Intelligent controller performs extensive checks to prevent damage to packs and power supply.
Precautions
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Follow all instructions in this manual to assure safe operation.
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IMPORTANT: Do not disconnect or connect packs while the charger is charging.
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Always watch LiPo packs while they are charging. Never leave LiPo packs unsupervised
during charging.
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See additional warning sheets provided with FMA LiPo packs.
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Follow all guidelines for charging, discharging, handling and storing LiPo cells.
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Minor arcing may occur when discharge wires are connected to the charger before charging.
This is normal.