Pilotage Simplex-4 Competition RC12495 [14/70] Determining battery type and specifications

DETERMINING BATTERY TYPE AND SPECIFICATIONS

Prior to connecting any battery to your Pilotage Simplex Competition it is essential that you determine the type of battery and its

specications prior to charging it. Required information about your battery pack can be determined by examining the label and any

instructions that might accompany the battery pack.

1. Type – Is the battery: Nickel-Cadmium (NiCd), Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH), Lithium Polymer (Li-pol/Lipo) or Lithium Ferrite

Nanophosphate (LiFe/A123)

2. Capacity: The capacity of your pack usually can be found on the battery label and is usually denominated in mAh. Never charge a

battery if you are uncertain of the capacity!!

3. Voltage: If not explicitly listed on your battery back you can determine the pack’s voltage in the following manner:

• NiMH/NiCd – number of cells connected in serial multiplied by 1.2V, for example a pack of 6 Sub C NiMH/NiCd cells will have a

rated voltage of 7.2V.

• Li-Pol – Number of cells connected in serial multiplied by 3.7V, for example a pack of 3 Li-Pol cells in serial will a have a rated

voltage of 11.1V.

• Li-Fe (A123) – Number of cells connected in serial multiplied by 3.3V, for example a pack of 3 Li-Fe cells will have a rated voltage of

9.9V.