Great Planes Triton2 EQ Charger - GPMM3156 - Manual (Page 7)

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4. Setting Battery Type: If you do not wish to use the memories, press BATT TYPE to fi nd the battery type on-screen
which EXACTLY matches your battery. Select from NiCd, NiMH, LiPo (see the “Selecting LiPo, Li-Ion, and LiFe
Battery Type” section for how to change to Li-Ion or LiFe), or Pb (lead-acid).
5. STARTING CHARGE, DISCHARGE, OR CYCLE: Read the sections below for how to set values for the selected
battery type, and how to start charge, discharge, or a cycle.
CARE AND HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS FOR NiMH BATTERIES
• NEVER allow NiMH batteries to overheat, as this could adversely affect their performance or damage the cells. If this
happens, disconnect the battery from the charger immediately and allow to cool!
• NEVER deep cycle NiMH batteries as permanent damage could result.
• NEVER attempt to use the NiCd, Pb, or lithium functions with NiMH batteries.
• Store NiMH packs with some voltage remaining on the cells (refer to battery supplier).
CHARGING NiCd AND NiMH BATTERIES
1. In the Main Menu press BATT TYPE to fi nd the “NiCd CHARGE” screen to charge a NiCd battery, or fi nd the “NiMH
CHARGE” screen to charge a NiMH battery.
2. To change the charge current, press the dial to cause the value to fl ash. Turn the dial to fi nd the desired charge
current. See the separate Triton2 EQ CURRENT CHART for recommended settings. A setting of “0.2A” is the same
as 200mA, “0.7A” is the same as 700mA, etc. Press the dial to confi rm the selection. Note: Rotating the dial fully to
either direction will cause “auto” to show. See the “Notes” section below for details on the auto function.
3. To START PEAK CHARGE, press and hold the dial for 2 seconds. “BATTERY CHECK” will show while the charger
evaluates the condition of the battery. If the battery is ready, peak charge will start automatically at which time you’ll
see a screen like shown here.
NiMH Chg 03291
13.54V 3.2A 061m
Battery
Type
CHG =
charging
Output
Voltage
Charge
Current
Charge capacity: This is how much capacity (energy, in “mAh”) has been delivered
to the pack during charge. For a battery which previously had some charge, this
number could be low. For a battery which had little or no charge, this number
should be higher (ideally within 10% of the battery’s own mAh rating).
Elapsed charge time: This is the number of minutes the battery has been on charge.
For a battery which previously has some charge, this number could be low. For a
battery which previously had little charge, this number should be larger.
WARNING! It is normal for NiCd and NiMH batteries to become warm during charge. Disconnect batteries
IMMEDIATELY if they become hot at any time! If batteries become overheated, it may be necessary to use a
lower charge current in the future. Never attempt to charge batteries at excessive rates as permanent damage
could result!
4. When peak charge is fi nished the screen will show “END” and tones will sound for 10 seconds. The charger will
automatically go to trickle charge at this time (see the notes section on the next page for details), but the battery
should now be ready for use. Other data measured during charge can be viewed in the DATA VIEW screens as
shown on page 16.