Nickel-Metal-Hydride (Nimh) Batteries; Lead-Acid (Pb) Batteries; Lithium (Lipo, Liio, Life) Batteries - ROBBE Compact 6S EQ Duo Power Manual De Uso

13.2 NICKEL-METAL-HYDRIDE BATTERIES (NIMH)
We recommend the following charge rates for NiMH batteries:
High-energy batteries 0.5 ...1C; please observe the battery manufacturer's specification.
High-current batteries usually 1C, although many cell types can be charged at 1.5 ... 2C.
Please note the battery manufacturer's instructions regarding maximum charge currents.
13.3 LEAD-ACID BATTERIES (PB)
When handling lead-acid batteries certain safety measures are absolutely essential to
avoid the risk of personal injury and property damage. When you use these batteries,
you are personally responsible for any problems which arise.
• The lead-gel batteries which are in widespread use in the modelling world are usually
gastight, and therefore less hazardous than conventional lead-acid types.
• In contrast, car batteries with fluid sulphuric acid electrolyte are extremely hazardous,
because the acid is corrosive, and the cells quickly generate gas when overcharged.
• Lead-acid batteries must never come into contact with open fire, as they may explo-
de.
• Never forcibly open lead-acid cells; they contain corrosive materials.
• Never short-circuit lead-acid cells - fire hazard, possible explosion hazard.
• If electrolyte should escape from the cell, do not allow it to touch your skin or eyes. If
this should happen even though you have taken normal precautions, immediately
wash it off using plenty of clean water, and seek medical attention immediately. Never
place lead-acid cells or batteries in your mouth, as they are poisonous.
• A charged lead-acid battery is not a child's plaything. Store these batteries well out of
the reach of children.
• Be sure to observe the instructions provided by the battery manufacturer when char-
ging and discharging lead-acid batteries.
• Lead-acid batteries may generate hydrogen gas ("gassing") during the charge pro-
cess. For this reason good ventilation is essential. If overcharged, these batteries
generate an explosive mixture of hydrogen and oxygen. Explosion hazard.
13.4 LITHIUM BATTERIES (LiPo, LiIo, LiFe)
GENERAL INFORMATION
There are various battery types based on Lithium:
1. Lithium-Ion batteries containing fluid electrolyte, with a nominal voltage of 3.6 Volts.
This is the first generation of Lithium cell, and is not often used for modelling applica-
tions.
2. Lithium-Ion batteries containing fluid electrolyte, with a nominal voltage of 3.6 Volts.
This is the second generation of Lithium cell, and is housed in a metal can.
3. Lithium-Ion-Polymer batteries (LiPo) containing gel-form electrolyte, with a nominal
voltage of 3.7 Volts. This is the current generation of Lithium cell, and they have also
become known as Li-Po or Li-Poly batteries. The gel electrolyte results in a reduced
Operating instructions
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