Using the Multiplex charger LN-5014
07-29-2008 | 09:25 PM
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Using the Multiplex charger LN-5014
I need help figuring out how to charge my new 2300mah nickel hydride battery packs with the Multiplex. Just don't know which buttons to push and selections to make on the Multiplex.
The directions aren't helping. Thanks in advance for any help or suggestions!
The directions aren't helping. Thanks in advance for any help or suggestions!
07-29-2008 | 09:44 PM
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RE: Using the Multiplex charger LN-5014
I have one and like it. The manual should help you out but for what you want to do; hit battery type until you get to the nimh selection, hit the start/stop/enter button until the charge rate flashes and then use the DEC or INC buttons to change the value to 0.30A for that size battery. (about 1/10 the batteries capacity). Hold the start button until it starts charging. At 0.3A it will take about 10hours to charge fully.
I sometimes get false peaks (charger shuts off to soon) with nimh batteries when charging at a faster rate.
Nice charger, simple and easy to use.
Tom
I sometimes get false peaks (charger shuts off to soon) with nimh batteries when charging at a faster rate.
Nice charger, simple and easy to use.
Tom
07-29-2008 | 11:19 PM
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Looks like you would hit "battery type" until it says NIMH, then hit INC to .3amps, then hit start. A guy has one at my field, if he's at club night tomorrow I'll check it out for you. Should be a piece of cake - it's one of the easiest to use chargers I've seen.
Good luck.
Good luck.
07-30-2008 | 05:30 AM
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Excellent charger, use just like RV man said. It works also on lead acid batteries, so if you get a gel cell, you can charge it too. Works to revive older packs with the chg - discharge cycle setup. Make sure you follow the directions for discharge, as the battery voltage dictates how much you can set for discharge current rate.
07-30-2008 | 09:06 AM
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RE: Using the Multiplex charger LN-5014
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I have one and like it. The manual should help you out but for what you want to do; hit battery type until you get to the nimh selection, hit the start/stop/enter button until the charge rate flashes and then use the DEC or INC buttons to change the value to 0.30A for that size battery. (about 1/10 the batteries capacity). Hold the start button until it starts charging. At 0.3A it will take about 10hours to charge fully.
I sometimes get false peaks (charger shuts off to soon) with nimh batteries when charging at a faster rate.
Nice charger, simple and easy to use.
Tom
I have one and like it. The manual should help you out but for what you want to do; hit battery type until you get to the nimh selection, hit the start/stop/enter button until the charge rate flashes and then use the DEC or INC buttons to change the value to 0.30A for that size battery. (about 1/10 the batteries capacity). Hold the start button until it starts charging. At 0.3A it will take about 10hours to charge fully.
I sometimes get false peaks (charger shuts off to soon) with nimh batteries when charging at a faster rate.
Nice charger, simple and easy to use.
Tom
07-30-2008 | 10:46 AM
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No, don't worry it will tell you when it's done. It's actually quite annoying. When I'm charging on the way to the field you can hear it through the trunk of the car.
07-30-2008 | 10:53 AM
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RE: Using the Multiplex charger LN-5014
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How do I know when it's done? As far as I can tell it doesn't blink or beep like some other chargers I've seen.
ORIGINAL: RVman
I have one and like it. The manual should help you out but for what you want to do; hit battery type until you get to the nimh selection, hit the start/stop/enter button until the charge rate flashes and then use the DEC or INC buttons to change the value to 0.30A for that size battery. (about 1/10 the batteries capacity). Hold the start button until it starts charging. At 0.3A it will take about 10hours to charge fully.
I sometimes get false peaks (charger shuts off to soon) with nimh batteries when charging at a faster rate.
Nice charger, simple and easy to use.
Tom
I have one and like it. The manual should help you out but for what you want to do; hit battery type until you get to the nimh selection, hit the start/stop/enter button until the charge rate flashes and then use the DEC or INC buttons to change the value to 0.30A for that size battery. (about 1/10 the batteries capacity). Hold the start button until it starts charging. At 0.3A it will take about 10hours to charge fully.
I sometimes get false peaks (charger shuts off to soon) with nimh batteries when charging at a faster rate.
Nice charger, simple and easy to use.
Tom
07-30-2008 | 06:58 PM
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RE: Using the Multiplex charger LN-5014
I'm trying to fast discharge / fast charge 8cell 9.6Volt 2300mah NiMH battery
Here's what the display shows for the settings that I'm trying:
NiMH CYCLE D->C 1
C=1.0A D=0.10A
It's running very slow. What should I set the three highlighted values to in order to do a fast discharge/fast charge cycle?
Thanks in advance.
Here's what the display shows for the settings that I'm trying:
NiMH CYCLE D->C 1
C=1.0A D=0.10A
It's running very slow. What should I set the three highlighted values to in order to do a fast discharge/fast charge cycle?
Thanks in advance.
07-30-2008 | 09:16 PM
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RE: Using the Multiplex charger LN-5014
ORIGINAL: cappaj1
I'm trying to fast discharge / fast charge 8cell 9.6Volt 2300mah NiMH battery
Here's what the display shows for the settings that I'm trying:
NiMH CYCLE D->C 1
C=1.0A D=0.10A
It's running very slow. What should I set the three highlighted values to in order to do a fast discharge/fast charge cycle?
Thanks in advance.
I'm trying to fast discharge / fast charge 8cell 9.6Volt 2300mah NiMH battery
Here's what the display shows for the settings that I'm trying:
NiMH CYCLE D->C 1
C=1.0A D=0.10A
It's running very slow. What should I set the three highlighted values to in order to do a fast discharge/fast charge cycle?
Thanks in advance.
07-30-2008 | 09:17 PM
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Not sure why you want to do a fast cycle. The best way to cycle a battery is to discharge at C/5 (400mah or .4A) and to charge at C/10 (230 mah or .3A). This will give you the most accuracy if you want to determine how much charge the battery is actually holding. If you discharge faster or slower your charger will tell you it's replacing more or less charge, leading to an inaccurate conclusion.
07-31-2008 | 04:08 AM
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Not sure why you want to do a fast cycle. The best way to cycle a battery is to discharge at C/5 (400mah or .4A) and to charge at C/10 (230 mah or .3A). This will give you the most accuracy if you want to determine how much charge the battery is actually holding. If you discharge faster or slower your charger will tell you it's replacing more or less charge, leading to an inaccurate conclusion.
Not sure why you want to do a fast cycle. The best way to cycle a battery is to discharge at C/5 (400mah or .4A) and to charge at C/10 (230 mah or .3A). This will give you the most accuracy if you want to determine how much charge the battery is actually holding. If you discharge faster or slower your charger will tell you it's replacing more or less charge, leading to an inaccurate conclusion.
07-31-2008 | 08:29 AM
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No need to discharge anything if youre in a hurry. Best (safest) charge rate is c/10 but you can charge at c/5 or c if you want. Dont forget about your wall wart, can charge 2 batteries with a good slow charge at the same time. I always use wall warts and charge at c/10 (.3A) with computer charger at home and top off at c (2.3A) when in a hurry or at the field. You can cycle/discharge when youre not in a hurry.
07-31-2008 | 09:53 AM
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RE: Using the Multiplex charger LN-5014
I have charged gel-cells with this charger successfully...use the Pb battery type (12V) and set the rate at no more than C/10. It may take some time so plan on doing it overnight.
