Specifications

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LITHIUM BATTERY (LI-ION/LIPO/LIFE) PROGRAM

Lithium Battery Charge Overview

These programs are only compatible with Lithium batteries with nominal voltages of

3.3V, 3.6V, or 3.7V per cell. These batteries require a charge technique called the

CC-CV (constant current-constant voltage) method. The charge current varies according

the battery capacity and performance.

A Lithium battery is charged at a constant

current (A) until it reaches the final charge

voltage of 4.2V per cell (B). After this point,

the voltage is kept at a constant level and

the residual charge takes the form of a

declining current curve (C) until the cut-off

point (D), when the charge current equals

1/10 of the battery’s capacity. At this point,

the battery can be disconnected from the

charger and is ready for us.

The final voltage of the charge process is also very important, and should match the

battery’s chemistry (LiPo: 4.2V Li-Ion: 4.1V LiFe: 3.6V). The charge current, nominal

voltage, and cell count must be correct for the charge program to charge the battery.

To change the value of a specific parameter, press the “Start/Enter” button to make it

blink; when blinking, press the INC or DEC buttons to change the parameter to the

desired value. Press the Start/Enter button once to store the new setting.

4.2V

V/A/Ah