ParkZone PKZ5580 - Manual (Page 4)

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Charging the Flight Battery
Battery Capacity Maximum Charge Rate
300-400mAh 300mA
500-1000mAh 500mA
1000-1500mAh 1A
1500-2000mAh 1.5A
2000mAh + 2.0A
The Battery Charging Process
1. Charge only batteries that are cool to the touch and are not damaged. Look at the battery to make sure it is not damaged e.g., swollen, bent, broken
or punctured.
2. Attach the input cord of the charger to the appropriate power supply (12V accessory outlet).
3. When the Li-Po charger has been correctly powered up, there will be an approximate 3-second delay, then an audible “beep” and the green (ready)
LED will fl ash.
4. Turn the control on the Amps selector so the arrow points to the charging rate required for the battery (see chart, for example the RAF S.E.5a’s
1800mAh Li-Po battery will charge at 1.5 amps). DO NOT change the charge rate once the battery begins charging.
5. Move the cell selector switch to 2-cell or 3-cell for your battery.
6. Connect the Balancing Lead of the Battery to the 2-cell (it has 3 pins) or 3-cell (it has 4 pins) charger port.
7. The green and red LEDs may fl ash during the charging process, when the charger is balancing cells. Balancing prolongs the life of the battery.
8. When the battery is fully charged, there will be an audible beep for about 3 seconds, and the green LED will shine continuously.
9. Always unplug the battery from the charger immediately upon completion of charging.
CAUTION: Overcharging a battery can cause a fi re.
CAUTION: Only use a charger specifi cally designed to charge a Li-Po
battery. Failure to do so could result in fi re causing injury or
property damage.
CAUTION: Never exceed the recommended charge rate.
Note: Attempting to charge an over-discharged battery will cause the charger to repeatedly fl ash and beep, indicating an error has occurred.
Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC)
When a Li-Po battery is discharged below 3V per cell, it will not hold a charge.
The ESC protects the fl ight battery from over-discharge using Low Voltage
Cutoff (LVC). Before the battery charge decreases too much, LVC removes
power supply from the motor. Power to the motor pulses, showing that some
battery power is reserved for fl ight control and safe landing. When the motor pulses, land the aircraft immediately and recharge the
fl ight battery.
Disconnect and remove the Li-Po battery from the aircraft after use to prevent
trickle discharge. Fully charge your Li-Po battery before storing it. During
storage, make sure battery charge does not go below 3V per cell.
Your RAF S.E.5a comes with a DC balancing charger and 3S Li-Po battery. You
must charge the included Li-Po battery pack with a Li-Po specifi c charger only
(such as the included charger). Never leave the battery and charger unattended
during the charge process. Failure to follow the instructions properly could result
in a fi re. When charging, make certain the battery is on a heat-resistant surface.
Charge the fl ight battery while assembling the aircraft. Install the fully charged
battery to perform control tests and binding. DC Li-Po Balancing Charger Features
• Charges 2- to 3-cell lithium polymer battery packs
• Variable charge rates from 300mAh to 2-amp
• Simple single push-button operation
• LED charge status indicator
• LED cell balance indicator
• Audible beeper indicates power and charge status
• 12V accessory outlet input cord
Specifi cations
• Input power: 12V DC, 3-amp
• Charges 2- to 3-cell Li-Po packs with minimum
capacity of 300mAh
3S 11.1V 1800mAh Li-Po battery pack (PKZ1031)
The ParkZone
® 3S Li-Po battery pack features a balancing lead that allows
you to safely charge your battery pack when used with the included ParkZone
Li-Po balancing charger.
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