14. CHARGING MODES
Please note that there are different charging modes for different types of batteries.
Battery type
LiPo
LiIon
LiFe
NiMH
NiCd
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Charging mode
Description
CHARGE
For charging LiPo/LiFe/LiIon battery
DISCHARGE
For discharging LiPo/LiFe/LiIon battery
STORAGE
For charging or discharging lithium battery which will
not be used for long time.
FAST CHG
For charging at a slightly smaller capacity than normal
charging. The process time will be reduced.
BAL CHARGE
For balancing the voltage of lithium-polymer battery
cells while charging.
Note: We recommend charging lithium batteries
with a balance wire in the balance mode only.
CHARGE
For charging NiMH/NiCd battery using the charge
current set by the user.
AUTO CHG
In this program the charger detects the condition of
the battery connected to the output and automatically
charges the battery.
Note: you should set up the upper limit of the
charge current to avoid damage by excessive
feeding current. Some batteries of low resistance
and capacity can lead to higher current.
DISCHARGE
For discharging NiMH/NiCd battery
RE-PEAK
For peak charging the battery once, twice or three
times in a row automatically. This is good for confirming
that the battery is fully charged, and for checking how
well the battery receives fast charges.
CYCLE
For 1 to 5 continuous cycles of charge/discharge or
discharge/charge. It is good for battery refreshing and
balancing to stimulate the battery's activity.