Miniron Mobil Issue
07-20-2004, 11:05 AM
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Miniron Mobil Issue
I seem to be experiencing a quirk with my Miniron Mobil.
The Miniron should display the voltage of the connected battery, and the current flow into the battery after choosing a charging program.
My Miniron likes to display the voltage of my power source, and shows .01 amp current flow after I connect a battery to be charged and choose a charging program. Sometimes it alternates, flashing the voltage of my power supply and voltage of my connected battery. In order to properly execute a charging program, often i must disconnect and reconnect power supply.
Don't get me wrong, I have successfully charged several ni-cads, a ni-mh, and a Pb-acid, but it has not been a flawless procedure. It has taken a lot of trial and error. My charger seems to be picky about power supplies, and does not like to quick charge like a 9.6v ni-cad for a TX when using a 12v Pb-acid for its power supply (like you need when out in the field--and by quick charge i mean using a high current that allows for a 30min-1hr charging time).
Has any Miniron users experienced this same issue?
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The Miniron should display the voltage of the connected battery, and the current flow into the battery after choosing a charging program.
My Miniron likes to display the voltage of my power source, and shows .01 amp current flow after I connect a battery to be charged and choose a charging program. Sometimes it alternates, flashing the voltage of my power supply and voltage of my connected battery. In order to properly execute a charging program, often i must disconnect and reconnect power supply.
Don't get me wrong, I have successfully charged several ni-cads, a ni-mh, and a Pb-acid, but it has not been a flawless procedure. It has taken a lot of trial and error. My charger seems to be picky about power supplies, and does not like to quick charge like a 9.6v ni-cad for a TX when using a 12v Pb-acid for its power supply (like you need when out in the field--and by quick charge i mean using a high current that allows for a 30min-1hr charging time).
Has any Miniron users experienced this same issue?
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07-20-2004, 08:00 PM
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RE: Miniron Mobil Issue
Sounds like insufficient boost. You can't charge a 9.6 volt battery from a 12 -13 volt power source like a 12 volt battery. Charger manufacturers incorporate a booster circuit to step the voltage up to 15+ volts in order to peak a TX battery that may peak as high as 14 volts. If a charger has negative peak detection, then they will just keep charging for a long, long time before recognizing a peak,
Check with tech support at Miniron, I think they are in Germany, you may need service.
Hope this helps.
Check with tech support at Miniron, I think they are in Germany, you may need service.
Hope this helps.
