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Old 12-28-2011, 07:10 PM
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New to the A123 Battery. I have 2- 2cell A123 batteries in this edge 540 i bought i was wondering how to charge them i have a Titan B6 digital charger. What setting do I set it at ?
Old 12-29-2011, 03:54 AM
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what capacity are the combined cells? You can charge lipos at around 1c, A123 a bit quicker. A safe level would be if its a 4000mah pack I would charge at 4amps (that is 1c)- but you could probably charge at 20amps (5C).
I trust your charger has an A123 setting?
Old 12-29-2011, 06:46 AM
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If it doesn't have a LiFe or A123 setting, then simple, don't charge them with it.
Old 12-29-2011, 07:04 AM
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Yes, but if does have a life or lipo setting the ampage will also have to be set?............
Old 12-30-2011, 04:39 PM
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If they are true A123 batteries then they can safely be charged up to 9.2 amps. (4C or 4X2300=9.2 amps)
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ya i found the life setting on my charger.  Now i should be able to get them charged . The setting i can charge at is .1amp. Can i set it up higher?
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Erm read what Jezmo said just before you asked the question........

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