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Chenige
08-23-2011, 04:42 PM
First time I am using a charger with read outs. Issue is I do not think I am getting full charge. Is the below normal?

Discharged to 2712mAh using charger
charged to 0431, charger stopped by itself
rehit charge button, charged to 2059, stopped by itself
rehit charge button, charged to 3078, stopped by itself

This happens on 3 brand new NiMH 3800 batteries.

Discharging and charging at 3.8A.

thanks

JimClark
08-23-2011, 05:24 PM
might help to know what charger it is?

Chenige
08-23-2011, 05:36 PM
Integy 16x910

7500RPM
08-24-2011, 02:34 AM
The Drop back voltage is set to low, can't find a manual on line to see what the factory default is. Also there is a lockout timer for the start of the charge 0 to 10 minutes in most cases, user selectable. Most Nimh I set to approx 15 mV for the entire pack ( 6 cell )

Chenige
08-24-2011, 07:12 AM
I took a look at the directions and I do not believe there are any user adjustable features except charge and discharge rates, type of battery and cell #. Also a discharge/charge cycle repeat of 2 to 99 times.

So off it goes back to the company.

That is the issue with something new. Just not sure if it is the equipment or you are not doing it right.

7500RPM
08-24-2011, 07:54 AM
Most Integy chargers have a option for changing NiMh drop back or Delta Peak settings.

7500RPM
08-24-2011, 10:05 AM
Integy INDI 16X910 Multifunction All-In-One Charger. Microprocessor controlled high power output AC/DC battery maintenance system, exclusive opto sensor switches for touch-less operation, individual cell balancing, 1S to 8S for Li-ion, LiPo and LiFe, 1 to 24 cell for Ni-Cd and NiMH, delta-peak sensitivity, Pb chemistry capable, wide range of charge current, input voltage monitoring, charge and discharge data storage, shows previous memory on pack's capacity, helps with battery break in and cycling, input voltage: 11~15VDC or 110~120VAC, circuit power: max charge: 1800W in DC mode and 100W in AC mode / max discharge: 50W, charge current range: 0.1~10.0A, discharge current range: 0.1~10.0A, 4mm banana plug power output, universal pin type balancing adapter, firmware update possible using PC connection, 1-year limited warranty

Chenige
08-24-2011, 01:42 PM
Not sure what you are trying to say? It does have delta-peak sensitivity but is not adjustable as far as I can tell, if that is what you mean.

Issue seems to be it is not going up to peak charge.

7500RPM
08-24-2011, 02:26 PM
The information on the charger says" delta-peak sensitivity" than it is adjustable, it is going to be in the NiMh profile options, I do not have a manual to see it, so you have to look carefully for this.

Chenige
08-24-2011, 04:03 PM
I cannot figure out how to adjust. It is not in the directions that I have.

So, I am sending it back for service.

thanks