SmartLipo 240 V2
Product Code: SMART-LIPO-240
Description
SmartLipo 240 V2
These have been on order since January. Unfortunately the manufacturer cannot give us a firm
delivery date. Please do not email us to ask when they will arrive as we don't know presently.
The SmartLipo 240 V2 is a lightweight, compact device for powering the ultralight RC gliders like mosquito class discus launched gliders (DLG).
The SmartLipo 240 V2 has the following parts integrated into a single lightweight device:
How to use the SmartLipo 240
To switch on - remove jumper from the Charge In port to obtain 5V DC on the RC output wire.
To switch off - replace the jumper on the Charge In port. The RC will no longer receive any power.
To charge the battery - connect 5-15 V DC to the Charge In port and the SmartLipo built-in charger will charge the LiPo cell at the correct charge rate. The sticker is marked + and - to indicate the power lead polarity. Put the red wire on the + side. If you plug it in the wrong way no damage will occur, but the battery won't be charged. We recommend a 5V to 15V battery is connected, eg a 2S-4S LiPo, a 12V lead acid, or a NiMH receiver battery. Do not use a SmartBEC, a charger, or mains transformer as the power source, as the unsteady voltage will blow the electronics. There is no need to unplug the SmartLipo from the receiver.
To find the battery's current charge state - remove jumper from the Charge In port and the built-in buzzer will beep LiPo's voltage - it beeps once for every 0.1V above 3.5V, so four beeps indicates 3.9V. No beeps means stop flying!
To warn you to stop flying - the buzzer outputs a trill sound when the LiPo voltage goes below 3.5V.
What is that beep? - the SmartLipo beeps every 30 secs to tell you power is on, so you don't forget to switch the R/C off after the flight.
Benefits
The video below shows the older V1 model, which had the beeper on a flylead.
delivery date. Please do not email us to ask when they will arrive as we don't know presently.
The SmartLipo 240 V2 is a lightweight, compact device for powering the ultralight RC gliders like mosquito class discus launched gliders (DLG).
The SmartLipo 240 V2 has the following parts integrated into a single lightweight device:
- 1 cell 240mAh LiPo battery.
- A high performance switching 5V regulator, to create a stable, low noise, 5V supply for the RC.
- LiPo charger with suitable charge rate pre-set.
- Microprocessor based battery condition monitor, ensuring the battery is not over discharged.
- A jumper type on/off switch and charging port.
- A loud alarm beeper to warn of battery exhaustion.
How to use the SmartLipo 240
To switch on - remove jumper from the Charge In port to obtain 5V DC on the RC output wire.
To switch off - replace the jumper on the Charge In port. The RC will no longer receive any power.
To charge the battery - connect 5-15 V DC to the Charge In port and the SmartLipo built-in charger will charge the LiPo cell at the correct charge rate. The sticker is marked + and - to indicate the power lead polarity. Put the red wire on the + side. If you plug it in the wrong way no damage will occur, but the battery won't be charged. We recommend a 5V to 15V battery is connected, eg a 2S-4S LiPo, a 12V lead acid, or a NiMH receiver battery. Do not use a SmartBEC, a charger, or mains transformer as the power source, as the unsteady voltage will blow the electronics. There is no need to unplug the SmartLipo from the receiver.
To find the battery's current charge state - remove jumper from the Charge In port and the built-in buzzer will beep LiPo's voltage - it beeps once for every 0.1V above 3.5V, so four beeps indicates 3.9V. No beeps means stop flying!
To warn you to stop flying - the buzzer outputs a trill sound when the LiPo voltage goes below 3.5V.
What is that beep? - the SmartLipo beeps every 30 secs to tell you power is on, so you don't forget to switch the R/C off after the flight.
Benefits
- Light weight and low bulk.
- Convenient built-in switch simplifies installation.
- Low battery warning saves model.
- Very low battery powerdown saves LiPo - the device automatically powers off when the voltage drops to 2.85V so the battery is saved if the RC is left on in error.
- Integrated charger - easy charging from many suitable power sources.
- Use of a 1S LiPo battery eliminates balance problems.
- The highly efficient HF switching voltage booster maximises flying time and eliminates RF noise.
| Smart Lipo 240 Specification | |
| Weight | 11.8g |
| Size | 33 mm x 20 mm x 13 mm reducing to 10 mm |
| Output voltage | 5.0V stabilised |
| Max continuous output current | 0.6A |
| Max short term output current | 1.0A |
| Lead length | 18 cm |
The video below shows the older V1 model, which had the beeper on a flylead.
