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Old 09-08-2008 | 08:12 PM
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Hi guys!

I have 2 Brand new DTX 4200mAh NiMHs batteries and I use the Hobbico Accu-Cyle pro series Elite charger.

The thing is that I need a good set-up for this charger to use on this batteries

This is the current Set-up but its not working at all!

PEAK CHARGE
peak charge current 1.70A
Trickle current: 90mA
Peak sensitivity: 8mV/Cell

DISCHARGE 6.6V

Dischg current 0.30A
dsch cutt 1.1V/cell

CYCLING

Cycling charge 1.70A
Cycling Discharge 0.30A
Discharge cutt off 1.1V/cell
number of cycles: 1

Thanks alot guys!


Old 09-09-2008 | 12:21 PM
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Default RE: Help with battery please!!!!!!!!

The set-up looks correct.

Capacity is set to 4200 and the mv can be set to 5 mv. Either way should charge the batts.
Old 09-09-2008 | 01:12 PM
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Default RE: Help with battery please!!!!!!!!

I would adjust the peak charge current up between 4 and 5 amps. At 1.7 amp charge rate, it will take over 3 hours to charge one battery pack. Everything else looks good.
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thanks alot guys!

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