Great Planes Triton2 Charger - GPMM3153 User Manual
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SPECIAL FEATURES
• NEVER attempt to charge incompatible types of rechargeable batteries as permanent damage to the battery and charger could result.
• NEVER use automotive type battery chargers to power the charger.
• NEVER allow water, moisture or foreign objects into the charger.
• NEVER block the air intake holes or fan which could cause the charger to overheat.
• NEVER attempt to use batteries with more cells or total voltage than listed in the specifications
• NEVER leave the charger unattended while charging. Disconnect the battery and remove input power from charger
immediately if the charger becomes hot!! Allow the charger or battery to cool down before reconnecting.
• NEVER place the charger or battery on a flammable surface or near a flammable object while in use. Keep away from
carpets, wood, plastic, paper, cluttered workbenches, etc.
• NEVER overcharge batteries as permanent damage could result. Do not use a charge or discharge current rate which
exceeds the safe level of the battery. Do not attempt to charge or discharge a battery if it is hot.
• ALWAYS disconnect from power source when not in use.
• ALWAYS keep out of reach of children.
• ALWAYS connect the charge lead to the charger before connecting the battery to the lead. And ALWAYS disconnect the
battery from the charge lead BEFORE disconnecting the charge lead from the charger. Otherwise, if the ends of the charge
lead touch each other while the battery is still connected, a severe and dangerous short-circuit condition will result.
IMPORTANT WARNINGS
SPECIFICATIONS
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Updated control dial and re-formatted instructions for
easier programming
•
Handles 1-5 lithium-polymer or lithium-ion cells in series
•
0.1 – 7.0A adjustable charge current
•
LCD includes a blue back-light
•
Banana plugs on input connector, and includes mating
gator clips
• Precision “zero deltaV” peak detection with adjustable
sensitivity for NiCd and NiMH batteries
• “Constant current / constant voltage” charge method for
Pb and LiPo/Ion batteries
• Fast charge thermal cutoff (GPMM3151 thermal probe
available separately)
• Top-off charge feature fully charges NiMHs without overheating
• 0–250mA adjustable trickle charge current (NiCd and NiMH only)
• 0.1–3.0A adjustable discharge current
• Adjustable discharge cutoff voltages for NiCd/MH (pre-set
voltages for Pb and LiPo/Ion).
• Perform 1 to 10 cycles (NiCd/MH only)
• Recall data for 10 full cycles
• Configure up to 10 batteries in memory for instant, easy
re-call and charger setup
• Displays input and output volts, peak charge volts, average
discharge volts, charge and discharge capacities, currents
and time, error messages
• Audible sound cues aid in programming and notification of
function changes.
• Warning messages for improper input voltage, poor connections,
unsuitable battery condition, reverse polarity on output
• Safety features include cool-off time delay, maximum NiMH
charge input, fast charge safety timer, current overload and
reverse polarity protection
• Built-in cooling fan, for better charge efficiency and
extends life of charger
• Small and lightweight, with a super-sturdy aluminum case
for rugged durability
Input voltage:
11.0–15.0V DC
Input connections:
banana plugs with mating
gator clips
Number of outputs:
one
Battery types, # cells:
1-24 NiCd/MH (1.2 - 28.0V)
1-5 LiPo or Li-Ion (3.6, 3.7,
7.2, 7.4, 10.8, 11.1, 14.4,
14.8, 18.0, and 18.5V)
6, 12, 24V Pb (2V per cell)
Fast charge current:
0.1-7.0A linear NiCd/MH
(0.1A step, 90W max.)
1C rating for LiPo/Li-Ion
Fast charge termination:
“zero deltaV” peak detection
for NiCd/MH
“cc/cv” for Pb and LiPo/Ion
* optional thermal cutoff
Peak sensitivity:
NiCd 5-20mV, NiMH 3-15mV
Peak delay at start:
0-60 minutes (NiCd/MH only)
Trickle charge current:
0 - 300mA (NiCd/MH only)
Fast charge safety timer:
0-990 minutes
* requires optional thermal probe – GPMM3151
NiMH max. charge cap:
0-9900mAh
NiMH top off charge:
0-1000mA
Thermal cutoff:
* 50-150°F (10-65°C)
Discharge current:
0.1-3.0A (20W max.)
Discharge cutoff voltage:
NiCd/MH 0.5-1.20V per cell
(0.9V/cell fixed during cycle)
LiPo/Ion fixed at 3.0V per cell
Pb fixed at 1.8V per cell
Cycle count:
1-10 cycles (NiCd/MH only)
Cycle time delay:
1-60 minutes
Battery memories:
10 memories
Programming controls:
modified jog dial, 2 pushbuttons
Display type:
2 x 16 LCD with blue backlight
Audible indicators:
10 melodies, on/off
Output connectors:
banana jacks
Case material:
extruded aluminum
Cooling system:
built-in fan
Current overload:
solid state
Case size:
6.2 x 4 x 2 in (157x102x51mm)
Weight:
16.4 oz. (466g)