DC Vision Peak charger ???
05-15-2007, 10:31 PM
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DC Vision Peak charger ???
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I'm a newbie in need of knowledge concerning batteries in glo powered acft. I have purchased a Dynamite DC Vision Peak Ultra charger. The LHS seemed to think this was the thing to have and I've noticed a couple guys at my club field use them. My question is this: The unit comes with the idea that I hook it up to a 12V field box battery for charging operations (the instructions say I can also use a car battery). That seems a dumb way to run down my field box battery. I've seen one guy at our field who has done something to his such that he plugs it into a standard 120v outlet. Any thoughts on how I could rig mine up this way? I know I know, I should just ask him, but I don't know him and haven't seen him back at our club. From what I understand, I need to find a way to cycle my batteries down and then peak charge them. That sounds good, but now I need to learn how... Thanks for any help.
Andy
I'm a newbie in need of knowledge concerning batteries in glo powered acft. I have purchased a Dynamite DC Vision Peak Ultra charger. The LHS seemed to think this was the thing to have and I've noticed a couple guys at my club field use them. My question is this: The unit comes with the idea that I hook it up to a 12V field box battery for charging operations (the instructions say I can also use a car battery). That seems a dumb way to run down my field box battery. I've seen one guy at our field who has done something to his such that he plugs it into a standard 120v outlet. Any thoughts on how I could rig mine up this way? I know I know, I should just ask him, but I don't know him and haven't seen him back at our club. From what I understand, I need to find a way to cycle my batteries down and then peak charge them. That sounds good, but now I need to learn how... Thanks for any help.
Andy
05-16-2007, 01:53 AM
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RE: DC Vision Peak charger ???
I can understand your concern. I have a hanger 9 "Double-Vision", which is a lot like your DC Vision charger on my flight box. I only use it to peak my rc equipment while at the field during a long flying day, never to perform a complete charge. I also use a heavier MC battery in my flight box.
For normal overnight Discharge/Charge, I use either a Hanger 9 "Sure Cycle" or a Hobbico "Accu-Cycle Elite. Both will cycle my 6v rx packs.
The "Sure Cycle" is dumb and if you forget to disconnect, it can cook your batteries. Ask me how I know!!
I just purchased the Accu-Cycle Elite from Tower. It is AC or DC and comes with a large transformer included. I am cycling my first battery after figuring out the programming. The "Triton 2" from Tower appears easier to operate, and is also AC-DC, but you have to buy the 12v power supply separately for $89. You can also use the same power supply. Here is the link http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXL356&P=V
Don't use a car battery charger as a power supply. It will screw up the peak detection and could damage your DC Vision. These are probably other programmable chargers avail, but this is the scope of my experience.
For normal overnight Discharge/Charge, I use either a Hanger 9 "Sure Cycle" or a Hobbico "Accu-Cycle Elite. Both will cycle my 6v rx packs.
The "Sure Cycle" is dumb and if you forget to disconnect, it can cook your batteries. Ask me how I know!!
I just purchased the Accu-Cycle Elite from Tower. It is AC or DC and comes with a large transformer included. I am cycling my first battery after figuring out the programming. The "Triton 2" from Tower appears easier to operate, and is also AC-DC, but you have to buy the 12v power supply separately for $89. You can also use the same power supply. Here is the link http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXL356&P=V
Don't use a car battery charger as a power supply. It will screw up the peak detection and could damage your DC Vision. These are probably other programmable chargers avail, but this is the scope of my experience.
