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when-ever possible. This preset may also be used for LiFePO4 type batteries which
have similar charge characteristics. When using LiFePO4 batteries, Fuel Gauge readout
may not be accurate and AUTO charge rate may be higher or lower than expected. Max
Auto Amps parameter is default to 5A for this preset which means that unless you alter
it, this preset will not exceed 5A max charge rate during AUTO charge. Default charge
rate setting is 4.6A manual. Because this preset is not restricted by the balance
connector, it can handle 1-5 cells of this battery type only. Other defaults: discharge rate
setting is 2.25A, discharge voltage 2.8V/cell.
A123 2300 mAh Non Bal 8s Fixed
Optimized for non-balance charging A123, 2300 mAh battery packs (balance wires not
required on the pack). Fuel Table is optimized for this specific battery type and capacity.
Selectable charge rates include 1C AUTO or 10 mA to 20A manual. Optimization is for
faster charging with termination settings of C/10 and max of 15 min timeout for C.V.
mode. This preset is not capable of charging every cell in the battery to exactly 100%
because it does not have access to individual cell voltages. Imbalance will be present at
the end of charge; however, A123 cells are not as sensitive to this problem.
Nevertheless, charging A123s using the balanced charge preset(s) is recommended
when-ever possible. This preset may also be used for LiFePO4 type batteries which
have similar charge characteristics. When using LiFePO4 batteries, Fuel Gauge readout
may not be accurate and AUTO charge rate may be higher or lower than expected. Max
Auto Amps parameter is default to 5A for this preset which means that unless you alter
it, this preset will not exceed 5A max charge rate during AUTO charge. Default charge
rate setting is 4.6A manual. This is an example of a fixed-count preset. It will not auto-
detect the cell count of a battery pack. It is designed specifically for an 8 cell A123 pack.
If your A123 pack has a different number of cells, copy this preset to an EMPTY preset
slot, rename it, and alter the “Cells” parameter found in the “Detection” tab of the CCS.
Otherwise, you may find an A123, fixed cell preset already designed for your battery in
the Preset Library of the PowerLab 6 or within the CCS. Other defaults: discharge rate
setting is 2.25A, discharge voltage 2.8V/cell.
A123 1100 mAh Accurate Charge
Optimized for balance charging A123, 1100 mAh battery packs (requires balance wires
on the pack). Fuel Table is optimized for this specific battery type and capacity.
Selectable charge rates include 1C, 2C, 3C, 4C, 5C AUTO or 10 mA to 6A manual.
Optimization is for the most accurate charging with termination settings of C/20 and max
of 30 min timeout for C.V. mode. This preset requires that every cell in the battery is
charged to exactly 100%. This preset may also be used for LiFePO4 type batteries
which have similar charge characteristics. When using LiFePO4 batteries, Fuel Gauge
readout may not be accurate and AUTO charge rate may be higher or lower than
expected. Default charge rate setting is 2.2A manual. Max Auto Amps parameter is
default to 6A for this preset which means that this preset will not exceed 6A max charge
rate during AUTO charge. Other defaults: discharge rate setting is 1A, discharge voltage
2.8V/cell.
A123 1100 mAh Faster Charge
Optimized for balance charging A123, 1100 mAh battery packs (requires balance wires
on the pack). Fuel Table is optimized for this specific battery type and capacity.
Selectable charge rates include 1C, 2C, 3C, 4C, 5C AUTO or 10 mA to 6A manual.
Optimization is for faster charging with termination settings of C/20 and max of 15 min
timeout for C.V. mode. This preset does not require that every cell in the battery is
charged to exactly 100%. This preset may also be used for LiFePO4 type batteries
which have similar charge characteristics. When using LiFePO4 batteries, Fuel Gauge
readout may not be accurate and AUTO charge rate may be higher or lower than