Charging Guidelines
NiCd/NiMH
Nominal Voltage level: 1.2V/cell.
Recommended fast charge current: 1C-2C, depending on the
performance of the cell. Higher discharge batteries can charge at 2C.
C = X ÷ 1000 (Where X = Battery capacity eg: 2200mAh).
Lilon (Lithium Ion)
Nominal Voltage level: 3.6V/cell
Max. charge voltage: 4.1V/cell
Recommended fast charge current: 1C or less (0.5C recommended).
LiPo (Lithium Polymer)
Nominal Voltage level: 3.7V/cell
Max. charge voltage: 4.2V/cell
Recommended fast charge current: 1C or less. Some of the very latest LiPo cells
can accept 2C charging or more but check with the battery manufacturer first.
If in doubt, never exceed 1C.
Life (Lithium Phosphate)
Nominal Voltage level: 3.3V/cell
Max. charge voltage: 3.6V/cell
Recommended fast charge current: 3C or less.
Check with the battery maunfacturer to be sure.
Pb (Lead Acid)
Nominal voltage level: 2.0V/cell
Max. charge voltage: 2.46V/cell
Recommended fast charge current: 0.3C or less.
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