Hardware

1.    INTRODUCTIONS
The Lithium-ion Polymer Battery, or “LiPo”, is a type of rechargeable battery made of lithium-ion technology using a polymer electrolyte.

These battery comes in different voltage level, and some of the common ones are as listed below: Each battery has different amount of capacity it can hold, depending on the type of cells used. The higher the capacity, the longer the battery can operate. This statement is true, unless the current consumption is high.
 * 11.1 Volt (3 Cells)
 * 22.2 Volt (6 Cells)

2.    CHARGING THE BATTERY
To charge the LiPo battery, we use the iMAX Multi Chargers Quattro B6. The charger can charge up to 4 batteries at the same time, 1 battery per port.

What you need to know first?

 * 1) The LiPo battery can explode and cause fire if it is overcharged, overheated, or damaged.
 * 2) The LiPo battery should always be placed in the LiPo Guard or LiPo charging bag at all times, including charging.
 * 3) The LiPo battery is considered spoilt and should NOT be used if the voltage drops below the range given.
 * 4) Always keep the LiPo battery voltage between 10-12 Volts for the 11.1V battery, and 21-23 Volts for the 22.2V battery.
 * 5) Always connect the power cables and the connectors first to the charger, before powering up.

3.   USING THE BATTERY
While using the battery, it is always necessary to take note of the following items:

DOs

 * Check on the battery voltage regularly.
 * Keep them away from any hazards area (i.e. wet area).
 * Keep unused batteries in the LiPo Guard bag.

DONTs

 * Never put the battery directly in the sunlight.
 * Never overused the battery for long hours.

4.   KEEPING THE BATTERY
After using the battery,
 * Ensure that the battery is in good condition.


 * Check the battery voltage before keeping.


 * Keep the battery in a LiPo Guard bag.
 * Report any damaged battery to the teacher-in-charged.