Miniron Mobile Programs/Modes
07-14-2004 | 09:11 AM
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From: Prosper,
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Miniron Mobile Programs/Modes
I have been using the Miniron for a little while now and have a question for those of you who have more experience with this charger/cycler. Have you found any one particular program/mode that you use the most and why?
During the week I charge with the reflex discharge/charge program in sequential mode. During the weekend I use the reflex charge program in sequential mode to keep the battery packs topped off. I am averaging 5-6 flights per day on Sat-Sun.
Thanks for any info you can share.
During the week I charge with the reflex discharge/charge program in sequential mode. During the weekend I use the reflex charge program in sequential mode to keep the battery packs topped off. I am averaging 5-6 flights per day on Sat-Sun.
Thanks for any info you can share.
07-14-2004 | 03:30 PM
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From: Glen Robertson, ON, CANADA
RE: Miniron Mobile Programs/Modes
ORIGINAL: avionics12
I have been using the Miniron for a little while now and have a question for those of you who have more experience with this charger/cycler. Have you found any one particular program/mode that you use the most and why?
During the week I charge with the reflex discharge/charge program in sequential mode. During the weekend I use the reflex charge program in sequential mode to keep the battery packs topped off. I am averaging 5-6 flights per day on Sat-Sun.
Thanks for any info you can share.
I have been using the Miniron for a little while now and have a question for those of you who have more experience with this charger/cycler. Have you found any one particular program/mode that you use the most and why?
During the week I charge with the reflex discharge/charge program in sequential mode. During the weekend I use the reflex charge program in sequential mode to keep the battery packs topped off. I am averaging 5-6 flights per day on Sat-Sun.
Thanks for any info you can share.
The reflex mode is for Nicd or NmHd only which I presume is what you are using. I personally wouldn't use the reflex mode because I don't think its neccesary.
Also I prefer the Parallel mode versus the sequencial mode. This way all the batteries are being charged at the same time where as with the sequential mode, one battery pack gets charged up, then on to the next one and so on.
Also, I don't think its necessary to keep things on charge all week if your only going to fly in the week'end, but that's me.
These are only my own preferences though.
Regards
Roger
07-15-2004 | 08:02 AM
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RE: Miniron Mobile Programs/Modes
I am using the following on a WildHare Extra Special 28% and Futaba 9CAP:
TX 1-2000mAh NiMh
RX 2-2150mAh NiMh
Ign 1-1650mAh NiMh
After reading the appendix of the Miniron operating manual I was under the impression that they recommended the reflex mode as a safer way of charging NiMh batteries. Granted I'm still learning about the Miniron and will next try the regular charge cycle to see how that works.
I fly on Saturday and Sunday therefore I use the discharge/charge program starting Monday night. I unplug the A/C early Friday morning to avoid the 3 day recycle program. If I understand correctly the Miniron goes into trickle charge after it completes its program, so I feel the batteries are kept topped off during the week. I sure am enjoying learning about this charger.
TX 1-2000mAh NiMh
RX 2-2150mAh NiMh
Ign 1-1650mAh NiMh
After reading the appendix of the Miniron operating manual I was under the impression that they recommended the reflex mode as a safer way of charging NiMh batteries. Granted I'm still learning about the Miniron and will next try the regular charge cycle to see how that works.
I fly on Saturday and Sunday therefore I use the discharge/charge program starting Monday night. I unplug the A/C early Friday morning to avoid the 3 day recycle program. If I understand correctly the Miniron goes into trickle charge after it completes its program, so I feel the batteries are kept topped off during the week. I sure am enjoying learning about this charger.
07-15-2004 | 09:49 AM
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From: Glen Robertson, ON, CANADA
RE: Miniron Mobile Programs/Modes
ORIGINAL: avionics12
I am using the following on a WildHare Extra Special 28% and Futaba 9CAP:
TX 1-2000mAh NiMh
RX 2-2150mAh NiMh
Ign 1-1650mAh NiMh
After reading the appendix of the Miniron operating manual I was under the impression that they recommended the reflex mode as a safer way of charging NiMh batteries. Granted I'm still learning about the Miniron and will next try the regular charge cycle to see how that works.
I fly on Saturday and Sunday therefore I use the discharge/charge program starting Monday night. I unplug the A/C early Friday morning to avoid the 3 day recycle program. If I understand correctly the Miniron goes into trickle charge after it completes its program, so I feel the batteries are kept topped off during the week. I sure am enjoying learning about this charger.
I am using the following on a WildHare Extra Special 28% and Futaba 9CAP:
TX 1-2000mAh NiMh
RX 2-2150mAh NiMh
Ign 1-1650mAh NiMh
After reading the appendix of the Miniron operating manual I was under the impression that they recommended the reflex mode as a safer way of charging NiMh batteries. Granted I'm still learning about the Miniron and will next try the regular charge cycle to see how that works.
I fly on Saturday and Sunday therefore I use the discharge/charge program starting Monday night. I unplug the A/C early Friday morning to avoid the 3 day recycle program. If I understand correctly the Miniron goes into trickle charge after it completes its program, so I feel the batteries are kept topped off during the week. I sure am enjoying learning about this charger.
Besides, with NmHd, you don't need to discharge, just go with charge. If you want to check the condition of your batteries at times then do a D/C (discharge/charge)
Your right, there is a lot more about this charger then first meets the eye.
Roger
