Great Planes Triton Jr. Charger - GPMM3152 - Manual (Page 7)

It is always CRUCIAL to know your battery’s exact type, rated voltage and capacity!! Failure to know these points is one
of the biggest reasons why batteries fail.
A few short minutes learning the basics of battery care can easily prevent
unnecessary crashes (and lost money!). Carefully read your battery’s label and/or instruction sheet or consult your battery
supplier and determine:
1. Is the battery type nickel-cadmium (NiCd), nickel-metal hydride (NiMH), lithium-polymer (LiPo), lithium-ion (Li-Ion), or lead-
acid (Pb)?
2. What is the battery’s total rated capacity? The mAh or Ah rating should be listed directly on the battery’s label. If not,
consult your battery supplier.
3. What is the battery’s nominal rated voltage? NEVER guess the rated voltage of a LiPo or Li-Ion battery! If not printed
on the battery’s label, consult your battery supplier or determine pack voltage as follows:
A. NiCd and NiMH: multiply the total number of cells in the pack by 1.20. A 6-cell pack will have a nominal voltage of
7.20 volts (6 x 1.20). An 8-cell pack will have a nominal voltage of 9.60 volts (8 x 1.20), etc.
B. LiPo: multiply the total number of cells in the pack by 3.70. A 2-cell LiPo wired in series will have a nominal voltage
of 7.4V (3.7 x 2). A 3-cell LiPo wired in series will have a nominal voltage of 11.1 volts (3 x 3.70), etc.
C. Li-Ion: multiply the total number of cells in the pack by 3.60. A 2-cell Li-Ion wired in series will have a nominal voltage
of 7.20 volts (2 x 3.60). A 3-cell Li-Ion wired in series will have a nominal voltage of 10.8 volts (3 x 3.60), etc.
DETERMINING BATTERY TYPE & SPECIFICATIONS
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