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GPMM3000

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LXVV43
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49.99
 
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NOTES FROM OUR TECH DEPARTMENT

            This is the ElectriFly Peak Charger from Great Planes.
  Charges NiCd or NiMH Battery Packs used to fly lightweight electric aircraft.

***************************************************************************** SEE COMMENTS FOR IMPORTANT NOTES ON CHARGING 8 CELL PACKS *****************************************************************************

FEATURES: Advanced automatic Peak Detection Circuitry technology Automatic detection of battery type Charges 6 to 8** cells, and works with Nickel-Cadmium and Nickel- Metal Hydride battery packs.**SEE COMMENTS FOR IMPORTANT NOTES** Plugs into a car cigarette lighter or auxiliary power receptacle, for charging virtually anywhere, even in transit to the field** **SEE COMMENTS FOR IMPORTANT CHARGING NOTES!!** Has two Peak Charge rates of 600mAh for larger motor and transmitter batteries, or 200mAh for smaller flight batteries. (see SPECS) Automatically switches to 15mA TRICKLE Charge after Peak Pulse Charge current means fliers can Charge smaller batteries without fear of overheating. Reverse polarity protection with overload fuse Multi-function Red LED is ON during Fast Charge, and flashes during TRICKLE Charge. The 2-pin connector offers "plug & play" simplicity and connects directly into most ElectriFly batteries (Adapters are sold separately for use with transmitters and other batteries, see REQUIRES). One year warranty

INCLUDES: One ElectriFly Peak Charger with 47" wire and 2-pin Female BEC Connector One instruction sheet

REQUIRES: Setting the Charge Rate, plugging battery into charger, then plugging the charger into the power receptacle. Optional Charge Plug Adapters (For Charging packs that don't have a Red Male 2-pin connector.) GPMM3100 Futaba Transmitter Adapter GPMM3101 Hitec/Airtronics Transmitter Adapter GPMM3102 JR Transmitter Adapter GPMM3103 Male Universal Connector Charge Adapter GPMM3104 Female Universal Connector Charge Adapter GPMM3105 2 Pin/Banana Plug Charge Adapter GPMM3106 Male 2-Pin Red Connecters (2) GPMM3107 Female 2-Pin Red Connecters (2) GPMM3108 Male 2-Pin/Standard Connector

SPECS: Cells: 6 to 8**SEE COMMENTS** Battery Sizes: 50 to 1200mAh (sub-AAA, sub-AA, AAA, AA cells) Cell Types: Nickel Cadmium and Nickel Metal Hydride Input Voltage: 11-14V DC Input Protection: Fused Charge Rates: 600mAh (larger motor and transmitter batteries) 200mAh (smaller flight batteries) TRICKLE Rate: 15mA Connector: 2-pin Red Female Polarity: Reverse polarity protected Overall Length: 4" (101mm) Width: 1" (25mm) Height: 3.5" (89mm) Weight: 1.46oz (41g) Operating Temperature: 32 to 122°F (0 to 50°C) 8-bit 4MHz CPU with 8k ROM, .5K RAM, 1-channel 16 bit Analog-To-Digital converter.

COMMENTS: If the battery is rated at 330mAh or less, set the switch on the face of the charger to "200mA". If the battery is rated at greater than 330mAh, set the switch to "600mA". This charger WILL NOT Charge batteries with fewer than 6 cells. **************************************************************** **IMPORTANT CHARGE NOTE**To charge 8 cell packs, you MUST have the** **vehicle's engine running. Otherwise your charger will not **** **Charge completely. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO USE.******** **************************************************************** The following table shows the estimated time needed to fully Charge a variety of battery sizes. Battery Capacity Charge Rate *Minutes to Peak Charge 110mAh 200mA 33 150mAh 200mA 45 200mAh 200mA 60 270mAh 200mA 81 270mAh 600mA 27 350mAh 600mA 35 500mAh 600mA 50 750mAh 600mA 75 1200mAh 600mA 90 (* Batteries containing a partial Charge before being connected to the charger will reach Peak Charge in less time.)

JAL 11/10/00 ir/jl

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COMPLETION NOTES FROM THE TECH DEPARTMENT
FEATURES: PEAK CHARGES NICAD AND NIMH BATTERIES. DC ONLY FOR FIELD USE, WITH A CAR AUXILIARY ADAPTER. REQUIRES: CHARGE PLUG ADAPTER FOR THE CORRECT APPLICATION. BATTERIES LISTED IN OPTIONALS.

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