TrakPower Receiver Batteries - Manual (Page 2)

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Charging LiPo Batteries
WARNING!! Charging LiPo batteries poses a risk of
FIRE! NEVER treat LiPo batteries in the same manner
as other battery types. Misuse and overcharge can
quickly result in LiPo cells swelling and/or getting hot which could
lead to VIOLENT EXPLOSION, FIRE, PERSONAL INJURY, AND/OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE! NEVER leave lithium batteries unattended
while being charged! It’s strongly recommended to have a Class
“D” fi re extinguisher nearby when charging a LiPo battery. Do
NOT use water or fi re extinguishers other than a “class D” to put
out a burning LiPo battery. Failure to follow all care and handling
instructions properly could result in quick, severe, permanent
damage to the batteries and all surroundings!! ALWAYS make
sure batteries are physically and electrically undamaged before
charge or discharge.
1. IMPORTANT! Choose an isolated, fi reproof area to charge
the battery. NEVER place the charger or battery on or near
flammable or combustible objects during the charge
process. Keep away from carpets, wood, paper, plastic,
cluttered workbenches, etc. Do NOT charge batteries in
the model, nor inside an automobile. Placing batteries
inside an army surplus ammunition can, ceramic fl ower
pot, or on a large concrete surface is recommended.
2. Use a LiPo compatible
charger that includes
balancing capabilities,
or use a LiPo compatible
charger in conjunction
with a separate LiPo
balancer. NEVER use a
NiCd or NiMH charger on
LiPo batteries!
3. Set the charger’s output voltage to EXACTLY match the nominal
rated voltage shown on the battery label.
4. Depending on the charger, set the charger’s charge current or
pack capacity to the appropriate level:
a. Some chargers require the setting of the actual charge
current. It’s recommended to charge TrakPower batteries at
the 1C level as shown below. WARNING: Make sure to
heed all warnings listed in these instructions if charging
at currents greater than 1C.
b. Instead of entering the
actual charge current
value, some chargers
require entering the
rated capacity of the
battery pack to be
charged into the
charger’s programming,
whereby the charger will then automatically set the charge
current value.
WARNING!! NEVER enter a capacity or voltage value
into the charger that is higher than the value specifi ed
for the battery! Failure to follow this warning can cause
permanent damage to the battery, charger, and the surroundings
as a result of FIRE, and cause personal injury!!!
5. If possible, as another extra safety measure, use a charger that
also includes a temperature monitoring function that can stop
charge if the battery exceeds a specifi ed temperature. Set the
charger’s maximum temperature to 115°F (46°C).
6. Connect the battery’s main lead and balancing lead to the
charger as described in the charger’s instructions. ALWAYS
connect a charge adapter lead to the charger BEFORE
connecting the battery to the charger.
7. Diff erent battery types require diff erent balance adapters.
Failure to choose the proper balancing adapter could result
in improperly charged and improperly balanced packs. Please
see the diagrams below for information regarding diff erent
confi gurations and types.
TrakPower off ers a variety of charge leads and adapters:
TKPP5605 Battery Lead Star Female/5mm Bullet
TKPP5606 Battery/Balance Lead Star Female/5mm Bullet
TKPP5607 XH-XH Balance Adapter 4S LiPo
TKPP5610 2S Balance Lead Star TrakPower Adapter
TKPP5612 4S Balance Lead Star TrakPower Adapter
TKPP5614 6S Balance Lead Star TrakPower Adapter
TKPP5618 Balance Lead Banana to 4mm Bullet
Power wires
A
3.7V Hardwired LiPo Pack
™
3.7V Packs: These style packs do not need to be balanced. The
power wires are used for charging and discharging.
B
7.4V Unwired LiPo Pack
Connect 4mm adapter
with RED wire
7.4V
0.0V
Connect 2mm adapter
Connect 4mm adapter
with BLACK wire
+
-
™
Packs with 4mm Female Bullets: Connect the battery’s
positive (+) terminal to the red lead from the balance adapter,
and the battery’s negative (-) terminal to the black lead from
the balance adapter. Connect the adapter’s smaller 2mm male
pin to the small jack in the center of the battery as shown.
C
7.4V LiPo Saddle Pack
Connect
4mm adapter
with RED wire
Connect 2mm
adapter
Connect modules as
shown with jumper wire
Connect
4mm adapter
with BLACK wire
3.7 V
+
0.0V
3.7 V (+) ( - ) 0.0V
-
™
Saddle Packs: A 7.4V saddle pack actually consists of two 3.7V
modules that must be connected in series as shown. Connect
the negative (-) terminal from one module to the positive (+)
terminal of the second module using the included jumper
lead. This connection will then transform the two 3.7V modules
Battery
Nominal
Voltage
*Maximum
Charge
Voltage
2S
3S
4S
5S
6S 7.4 V
11.1 V
14.8 V
18.5 V
22.2 V
8.4 V
12.6 V
16.8 V
21.0 V
25.2 V
* Recommended, based on 4.2 V per cell
Rated
Capacity
1C
Charge Current
5000 mAh
5600 mAh
5800 mAh
6200 mAh
5.0 amps
5.6 amps
5.8 amps
6.2 amps