Features
Operates from any 11 to 15VDC power source, such as a power supply or 12V lead acid battery.
Charge balancing design assures optimum charging for each cell in pack.
Charger and pack system maximizes pack operation.
Data output port for displaying charge curves on your PC.
Precautions
Follow all instructions in this manual to assure safe operation.
Never charge the pack through the Run (discharge) connector.
Always disconnect the Run (discharge) connector before charging.
Always charge through the Safe Charge (3-pin) connector.
Always watch LiPo packs while they are charging. Never leave LiPo packs unsupervised dur-
ing charging.
Allow packs to cool down before charging them.
Wiring on the SCKOK3200-20C-1P2S and SCKOK3200-20C-2P2S packs limits continuous
output to 60 Amps, even though the cell configurations are rated higher.
See additional warning sheets provided with this charger and Kokam/FMA LiPo packs.
Follow all guidelines for charging, discharging, handling and storing LiPo cells.*
*For details, see the Kokam/FMA Direct Lithium Polymer Cell application manual, AN000001, available in the Support section of the Web site.
Scorpion 2s Charger
Model LIPOCH2S10 charge balancing battery charger
for Scorpion 2s Lithium Polymer Packs:
SCKOK1250-15C-1P2S, 18.75A continuous output
SCKOK2000-15C-1P2S, 30A continuous output
SCKOK3200-20C-1P2S, 60A continuous output
SCKOK3200-20C-2P2S, 60A continuous output
FMA, Inc.
571
3
Industry Lane
, Suite 50
Frederick, MD 21704
Sales: (800) 343-2934
Technical: (301) 668-
4280
www.fmadirect.com
WARNING
!
The FMA Direct Scorpion 2s Charger is designed to charge only FMA Di-
rect Scorpion lithium polymer battery packs.
Using this charger to charge any other manufac-
turer’s battery may result in fire, property damage or bodily injury.
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Troubleshooting
If the yellow and green LEDs flash simultaneously, there is an error. Typical problems include:
Input voltage is too low (<10V).
Input voltage is too high (>16V).
Poor input voltage quality.
Bad connections.
If you encounter an error:
1. Check the power supply.
2. Check connections.
3. Cycle power.
4. Try charging again.
If errors continue, contact FMA Customer Service.
Tip:
The charger stores error information. If you return the charger for service, FMA
can diagnose the problem.
Specifications
For battery type
FMA Scorpion 2s Lithium Polymer Packs only
Input voltage
11 to 15VDC
Nominal output voltage 8.4volts
Output current
Up to 10A
FMA limited warranty
FMA, Inc. warrants this product to be free of manufacturing defects for the term of 90 days from the date of pur-
chase. Should any defects covered by this warranty occur, the product shall be repaired or replaced with a unit of
equal performance by FMA or an authorized FMA service station.
Limits and exclusions
This warranty may be enforced only by the original purchaser, who uses this product in its original condition as
purchased, in strict accordance with the product’s instructions. Units returned for warranty service to an FMA
service center will be accepted for service when shipped postpaid, with a copy of the original sales receipt or war-
ranty registration form, to the service station designated by FMA.
This warranty does not apply to:
Consequential or incidental losses resulting from the use of this product.
Damage resulting from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, electrical surges, reversed polarity on connectors,
lightning or other acts of God.
Damage from failure to follow instructions supplied with the product.
Damage occurring during shipment of the product either to the customer or from the customer for service
(claims must be presented to the carrier).
Damage resulting from repair, adjustment, or any alteration of the product by anyone other than an authorized
FMA technician.
Installation or removal charges, or damage caused by improper installation or removal.
Call (301) 668-
4280
for more information about service and warranty repairs.
