SMC releases IB3600 cell.
03-02-2005, 09:32 AM
#286
Maybe you has 1 cell broken/damaged. Overheat when building your packs, a bad batch, etc. If you have a Protrak, you can try to discharge and check each cell to see which one has damaged.
03-02-2005, 09:55 AM
#287
The Turtleman: Are your packs matched or unmatched ? You also need to only discharge them to .90 per cell after a run. No deep discharge.
This cell is built differently than a GP cell and doesn't react like a GP cell. So far we have had good luck with traying them just prior to charging them.
Boomer: I see a few problems with unmatched cells the capacity of the cell fluctuates allot with the IB cell. This is normal because IB doesn't cycle its cells. So you can have a 405 with a 445 in the same pack. The pack will still run well but not be at its maximum potential. Another thing to note is there has been updates made to the IB cells so some of the loose cells available at a low price could of been from older batches that weren't as good as the newer ones.
We will offer a matched pack at a retail of 55.00 the cells will all be matched at 35 amps. This way the racer who wants to have great club packs or practice packs should be happy.
This cell is built differently than a GP cell and doesn't react like a GP cell. So far we have had good luck with traying them just prior to charging them.
Boomer: I see a few problems with unmatched cells the capacity of the cell fluctuates allot with the IB cell. This is normal because IB doesn't cycle its cells. So you can have a 405 with a 445 in the same pack. The pack will still run well but not be at its maximum potential. Another thing to note is there has been updates made to the IB cells so some of the loose cells available at a low price could of been from older batches that weren't as good as the newer ones.
We will offer a matched pack at a retail of 55.00 the cells will all be matched at 35 amps. This way the racer who wants to have great club packs or practice packs should be happy.
03-02-2005, 10:07 AM
#288
They are matched. Can you mess up these cells? I haven't done anything any different then what I would have done w/ 3300's. I have 3 4 cell packs, and right now they all suck.... should I try cyclling, or rezapping them?
03-02-2005, 01:20 PM
#290
Tech Regular
I have 5 packs unmatched IB3600's the lowest I have seen when charged is a hair under 3700mah, the highest was 4187 mah.
I have no problems running them for 5 minute 1/10 TC heats, and have made up ground at the end as a competitor's GPs were dieing where my IB's still had lots left +)
I charge at 6A 35mv peak on an APS, after the run I discharge at 30A and then use smart tray to go down to .9
I have no problems running them for 5 minute 1/10 TC heats, and have made up ground at the end as a competitor's GPs were dieing where my IB's still had lots left +)
I charge at 6A 35mv peak on an APS, after the run I discharge at 30A and then use smart tray to go down to .9
03-02-2005, 02:47 PM
#292
per pack i suppose 
03-02-2005, 03:30 PM
#293
Charge Amps
Would the same apply for this cells?(charge at 5 amps you get better runtime less voltage and at 6 amps you get less runtime but better voltage)
03-02-2005, 03:41 PM
#294
Re: Charge Amps
Originally posted by danjoy25
Would the same apply for this cells?(charge at 5 amps you get better runtime less voltage and at 6 amps you get less runtime but better voltage)
Would the same apply for this cells?(charge at 5 amps you get better runtime less voltage and at 6 amps you get less runtime but better voltage)
03-02-2005, 03:41 PM
#295
Re: Charge Amps
Originally posted by danjoy25
Would the same apply for this cells?(charge at 5 amps you get better runtime less voltage and at 6 amps you get less runtime but better voltage)
Would the same apply for this cells?(charge at 5 amps you get better runtime less voltage and at 6 amps you get less runtime but better voltage)
i used unmatched cells.
03-02-2005, 03:49 PM
#296
Re: Re: Charge Amps
Originally posted by Exe
i didn't see any runtime or voltage difference, charging at 5 or 6 amps, see the pic
i didn't see any runtime or voltage difference, charging at 5 or 6 amps, see the pic
03-02-2005, 04:25 PM
#297
Tech Regular
per pack, the APS only has per pack not per cell.
I have a Triton which only charges at 5A and the APS which I use to charge at 6A, I notice a big difference in punch between the chargers/Amperage.
I race stock and 19T so runtime isn't an issue for me
I have a Triton which only charges at 5A and the APS which I use to charge at 6A, I notice a big difference in punch between the chargers/Amperage.
I race stock and 19T so runtime isn't an issue for me
03-02-2005, 09:44 PM
#298
If i use a novak smart tray, what cut-off setting should it be prior to charging?
thanks - jason
thanks - jason
Originally posted by Danny/SMC
If your concerned with keeping the runtime as high as possible then using them once per day is reccomended.
Also if you plan on using them each week then storing them at .90 per cell is fine but if you plan on storing them for multiple weeks you should put back 300-500 seconds of charge in the pack. The when you go to use it the next time place it on a tray. I really like the Duratrax 20 amp discharger or Integy 0-30 tray these are real easy to use.
If your concerned with keeping the runtime as high as possible then using them once per day is reccomended.
Also if you plan on using them each week then storing them at .90 per cell is fine but if you plan on storing them for multiple weeks you should put back 300-500 seconds of charge in the pack. The when you go to use it the next time place it on a tray. I really like the Duratrax 20 amp discharger or Integy 0-30 tray these are real easy to use.
03-02-2005, 09:50 PM
#299
Originally posted by highwayman
If i use a novak smart tray, what cut-off setting should it be prior to charging?
thanks - jason
If i use a novak smart tray, what cut-off setting should it be prior to charging?
thanks - jason