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Triton2 can handle lithium-polymer (LiPo) and lithium-ion (Li-Ion) battery types. While similar in many ways, there are some
slight differences in these two battery types. Setting Triton2 for the proper lithium type is necessary for safety, and will result
in better performance for your packs.
1. The default setting is for Triton2 to handle LiPo batteries (based on 3.7V per cell, with a maximum charge voltage of 4.2V
per cell). If you will be using LiPo batteries only, skip the remainder of this section.
2. To change T2 to handle Li-Ion batteries, press BATT TYPE to find the "LiPo CHARGE" screen as shown on the main menu
flowchart. Rotate the dial to find the "Lithium type" screen.
3. Press, then rotate the dial to find the "Li-Ion" option.
4. Press the dial to confirm the new selection. All screens and settings relating to lithium batteries will now be set for lithium-ion cells
(based on 3.6V per cell, and a maximum charge voltage of 4.10V per cell). Rotate the dial to find the "Li-Ion CHARGE" screen.
LiPo packs are commonly available in two different assembly/wiring configurations: wired for balancing, and for non-balancing.
It is very important to know exactly which types of packs you have before proceeding. Consult your battery supplier if you
are unsure if your battery is or is not wired for balancing, and whether it has a built-in safety circuit.
NON-BALANCED packs are wired so that all cells are charged at the same time, regardless of the condition of individual cells.
These types of packs have a charge lead with two wires that are connected to the first and last cell in the pack. Sometimes
these packs might have a built-in charge safety circuit, as do many ElectriFly brand packs (with SafeCharge
cells in the pack from being overcharged. But this is NOT the same thing as "balancing".
Packs wired for BALANCING normally have a unique connector which has more than two wires
going to the cells inside. Each wire is connected to individual cells inside the pack, by which a
charger or discharger can monitor the voltage of every cell individually and control whether each
cell should be charged or discharged. All ElectriFly brand packs which are wired for balancing
have a plug like shown at right. Packs wired for balancing MUST be charged with a LiPo charger
that is capable of balancing, or by using a LiPo charger with a LiPo cell balancer such as the
Equinox
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LiPo Cell Balancer (GPMM3160) from ElectriFly.
WARNING! Always follow the instructions below when charging LiPo/Ion batteries! LiPo/Ion batteries should NEVER get warm
anytime during charge! Disconnect batteries IMMEDIATELY if they become excessively warm or hot at any time, and refer to the
Troubleshooting Guide in the rear of this manual for details. LiPo/Ion cells are much more dangerous than NiCd or NiMH batteries,
and pose a significant FIRE HAZARD which can result in causing bodily harm and/or permanent damage to the cells and the
surrounding environment. It is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED to use T2's temperature cutoff function when charging lithium batteries!
When used with the optional Thermal Probe (GPMM3151), this feature adds a high level of safety to the entire charging process. Refer
to the "Temperature Cut-Off" section in the Setup Menu for details on how to use this feature.
1. Press BATT TYPE to find the "LiPo CHARGE" screen (or "Li-Ion CHARGE" screen if you selected that lithium type).
2. Two values MUST be properly set in this charge screen. One value is the battery's rated capacity (default is "350mAh").
Press, then rotate the dial to find the capacity value that most closely matches the capacity rating marked on your battery.
You will not set the actual charge current value for lithium batteries. Instead, Triton2 will automatically set the charge current
level based on this capacity setting (see notes section below for details).
3. Press the dial to cause the voltage value to flash.
This is the nominal rated voltage for the entire
pack. Rotate the dial to set this voltage to the
EXACT nominal voltage rating shown on your
pack. Press the dial to confirm both settings.
WARNING!! LiPo and Li-Ion batteries are very
sensitive and volatile!! NEVER enter a capacity or
voltage number that is higher than the value specified
for your battery! Failure to follow this warning can
cause permanent damage to your battery, charger
and surroundings in the form of FIRE!
4. To START CHARGE, press the dial for 2
seconds. "BATTERY CHECK" will show briefly,
and Triton2 will start charging if the battery is in
suitable condition.
SELECTING LiPo OR Li-ION BATTERY TYPE
LiPo CONFIGURATIONS-BALANCED VS. NON-BALANCED
CHARGING LiPo OR Li-Ion BATTERIES
Notes about charging LiPo and Li-Ion batteries:
• Triton2 automatically sets the charge current based on the battery's 1C rating. Therefore, it is very
important to enter the battery's exact rated capacity (in mAh) in the programming. For example, if a
capacity of 600mAh is entered Triton2 will set the charge current at 0.6A (600mA). For a capacity setting
of 2500mAh, the charge current will be set to 2.5A (2500mA). If you do not change the factory default
battery capacity value, Triton2 will charge the battery as if it's rated at 350mA (0.35A).
• LiPo and Li-Ion batteries are charged using the "constant current / constant voltage" process
(cc/cv). Constant current is delivered during the first part of fast charge. As the battery reaches a
pre-set voltage (4.0V for Li-Ion, 4.1V for LiPo), Triton2 shuts off constant current and starts to apply
a constant voltage. As the battery's voltage equalizes to the output voltage of the charger, the
charge current will drop to approx. 1/10 of the charge current setting, at which time all charging
will stop automatically as the battery is fully charged.
• During charge, it's possible that current to the battery might NOT reach the full value as set in the
programming. This is because Triton2 constantly monitors the condition of the battery and makes
sure not to deliver more current than the battery can handle at any given time. This is normal.
• LiPo/Ion batteries do not need trickle charge, and therefore no such function exists.
• For LiPo/Ion batteries rated at 11.1V or greater, the actual amount of current delivered to the
battery might be limited due to the charger's 90 watt max. power rating. This is normal, due to
various possible circumstances such as the condition of the battery, limitations of the input power
source, charge connector, etc.
• For safety reasons, fast charge of LiPo/Ion batteries will automatically stop if the actual amount of
capacity delivered to the battery reaches 110% of the capacity setting entered in point 2.
• Charge can be stopped manually by pressing MENU CHANGE or disconnecting the pack.
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