ProgressiveRC 10S FMA Cellpro - Manual (Page 10)

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b. Press and release the Mode button until you see the chemistry you want. Choices are:

Lithium Poly 4.20V

Lithium Ion 4.20V

Lithium Ion 4.10V

A123 3.65V
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To change the charge current:
a. Press and hold the Mode button, then release it when the display changes to this:
Choose Chg. Amps
Hold for More
Note: If you hold the Mode button down longer, you’ll see Exit (described below)
or
Choose Chemistry
(described above).
When you release the Mode button, you’ll see the charge current setting:
Choose Chg. Amps
Charge @ [current]
b. Then:

Press the Mode button about once per second to increase current in 0.1A steps.

Press the Mode button quickly twice to increase current to the next Amp.

When the maximum current is reached, press the Mode button once for each of the
following three Auto charge modes or Storage charge mode:

1.0C (where C = pack’s capacity)

2.0C

3.0C

Store (to charge pack to about 50% capacity; optimum for long-term
storage)

(Return to charge current settings at 0.1A)
Note: The charger’s Auto charge fuel gauge tables are optimized for Lithium Cobalt
batteries. If you are charging Lithium Manganese batteries, Auto charge modes may
take twice as long as expected. Manual current settings are recommended when charg-
ing Lithium Manganese batteries.

To save the settings and return to the Home screen: Press and hold the Mode button, then
release it when the display changes to this:
Exit
Hold for More
Note: If you hold the Mode button down longer, you’ll see Choose Chemistry
or Choose Chg. Amps (both described above).
or
To save the settings and begin charging if a pack is connected to the charger: Press the
Start/Stop button on the charger’s right side. Details are provided in the next section.