Think 3D STORMBEE S20, User Manual

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STORMBEE User Manual – Think 3D BVBA
Version N°1.1, last modified 30/09/2018
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Although STORMBEE can easily be flown by a single person, Think 3D advises its
operators to operate STORMBEE with a two person crew as it facilitates easier
handling of STORMBEE and its accessories during pre-and post-flight actions on the
ground.
4.1.2 Charging flight batteries STORMBEE
Charge the flight batteries 1 to 2 days before the mission as one set of flight batteries may take up to
1 hour to charge. Do not charge them more than a few days before the mission. LiPo batteries should
be stored at their half-charged level
as this prolongs the battery’s life and quality . Use the provided
battery voltage checker to verify the charge level state. The full manuals of both the battery charge
and its hubs can be found in "Appendix E: PC1080 Battery charger and G630 hub manuals".
1. Plug the charger into a wall socket and switch it on using the red switch on the back
Figure 4.1 Battery charging process step 1
2. You should now see the home screens of both charge outputs. Using the "Start" button and
"Status" arrows up and down to select the correct mode ("Fast Charge" or "Balanced Charge")
and maximum current (20A). The "Fast Charge" mode will not balance the battery cells
individually, but charges the battery the fastest (1 hour per battery). The "Balanced Charge"
mode will both charge the battery and ensure that the voltage difference between individual
cells is minimised, however this takes a little more time (1-1.5hours per battery). Think 3D
recommends to use "Balanced charge" every five times you use the "Fast Charge" mode to
prevent individual cell voltage differences to become too large and to prolong the battery life.