Great Planes Equinox - GPMM3160 User Manual
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Notes for discharging while in Interface Mode:
* To balance LiPo cells with good accuracy, Equinox will
interrupt the external discharger when any cell drops to
approximately 3.0V. The discharger MIGHT SHOW AN
“OPEN CIRCUIT ERROR”, but this could be NORMAL and
no cause for alarm. Many dischargers allow cells to be
discharged down to 2.7V or 2.8V per cell. Equinox will stop
discharge BEFORE such dischargers (at 3.0V). The
discharger will think an error occurred, but actually Equinox
stopped discharge on purpose.
* Equinox will not allow a discharger to begin discharge if any
cell in the pack is below 3.0V. The red “Interface Mode” LED
will stay on, and the cell LEDs might flicker (indicating that
Equinox is trying to gently balance all cells), but the discharger
should give an error notice.
* If the voltage of any cell is below 2.70V, Equinox will
automatically go to Finish Mode.
All errors are displayed on Equinox’s green “Error” LED next to
the pushbutton. In the likely event that Equinox went to error
mode and you did not see the error code being displayed, press
the button once and Equinox will show the error code again. See
the included flowchart for how to use and exit error mode.
Adapters are included for connecting 2S (7.4V) packs and 3S
(11.1V) packs to Equinox. Adapters are available separately to
connect 4S (14.8V) and 5S (18.5V) packs. Adapters can be
found at your local retailers.
If you wish to charge/discharge through Equinox at currents
between 3-6 AMPS (not exceeding 6A), it will be necessary to
purchase high current 6A adapters. Note: Charging at more
than 3A is recommended ONLY for very large, high capacity
packs. ALWAYS follow the maximum charge current
recommendations from your battery supplier. NEVER charge
LiPo packs at currents exceeding their maximum charge
current rating.
GPMM3161
Replacement 3A Adapter Set 2S,3S
GPMM3162
3 Amp Adapter Set 4S,5S
GPMM3163
6 Amp Adapters 2S,3S,4S,5S
Refer to the list of possible problems/errors which occur while
using Equinox:
PROBLEM: Will not lock in Quick-Balance Mode.
(1) All cells already balanced.
(2) One cell in the pack is of too low a voltage.
PROBLEM: Cell LEDs do not show the correct number of
cells in the battery.
(1) Bad cell in the pack.
(2) Incorrect adapter harness used.
(3) Bad connector on battery, adapter or Equinox.
(4) Cell voltage too low for Equinox to detect.
PROBLEM: No LEDs function.
(1) Fuse blown.
(2) Input leads were shorted, blowing fuse and possibly
damaging internal circuitry.
(3) Input leads connected backwards causing fuse to blow,
possibly damaging internal circuitry.
(4) Bad connection on input or output.
(5) More than 6 amps were sent through Equinox, possibly
damaging the internal circuitry. Contact Hobby Services.
PROBLEM: Can’t charge through Equinox.
(1) Equinox not set in Interface Mode before starting charge.
(2) Bad connection on input or output.
(3) Charger set to incorrect voltage, or identifies problem with
battery and won’t allow itself to start delivering charge.
(4) Possible damage, contact Hobby Services.
PROBLEM: Batt voltage low after charging in Interface Mode.
(1) Charger set to incorrect voltage.
(2) Cell in LiPo pack bad, or at too low a voltage for Equinox
to recognize.
PROBLEM: Can’t discharge through Equinox while in
Interface Mode.
(1) Equinox not set in Interface Mode before starting discharge.
(2) Bad connection on input or output.
(3) Discharger set to incorrect voltage, or identifies problem
with battery and won’t allow itself to start discharging.
(4) Possible damage, contact Hobby Services.
ElectriFly warrants this product to be free from defects in
materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from
the date of purchase. During that period, ElectriFly will, at its
option, repair or replace without service charge any product
deemed defective due to those causes. You will be required to
provide proof of purchase (invoice or receipt). This warranty
does not cover damage caused by abuse, misuse, alteration
or accident. If there is damage stemming from these causes
within the stated warranty period, ElectriFly will, at its option,
repair or replace it for a service charge not greater than 50%
of its then current retail list price. Be sure to include your
daytime telephone number in case we need to contact you
about your repair. This warranty gives you specific rights. You
may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.
For service on your ElectriFly product, warranty or non-
warranty, send it post-paid and insured to:
HOBBY SERVICES
3002 N. Apollo Drive, Suite 1
Champaign, IL 61822
(217) 398-0007
*For warranty and service information if purchased outside the
USA or Canada, see the additional warranty information insert
(if applicable) or ask your retailer for more information.
1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY – *USA & CANADA ONLY
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
ADDITIONAL ADAPTERS
ERROR LED
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