The new ABSIMA LiPo batteries represent the current spearhead of development in lithium battery technology and offer new levels of performance. Masterful engineering skills, combined with experience from professional model sport, have resulted in a performance-optimised battery generation that is unrivalled on the track. The addition of graphene gives the battery improved properties such as higher energy density, lower internal resistance, higher discharge rates and a longer life cycle.
Advantages of a graphene-lipo battery:
The ABSIMA Graphene Lipo series can be used as a standard 7.4V LiPo battery or as a high voltage (HV) 7.6V LiPo. But what is the difference between the capacities 7.4V Standard and 7.6V High Voltage? Normal LiPo batteries have a final charge voltage of 4.2V per cell when fully charged. Due to the unique hybrid RS cell structure, the new type can handle a little more and can be charged up to 4.35V. This not only results in more power from the start, but also means that there is more power in each individual cell and therefore longer runtimes can be achieved.
How do I charge HV LiPo batteries?
First check whether your charger contains a programme for charging HV LiPos. It must be possible to set a final charging voltage of 4.35V. If this is the case, HV LiPo batteries can be charged in the same way as conventional LiPo batteries. The maximum charging rate for an ABSIMA Graphene Lipo is 5C (5 times the capacity of the battery).
Another very important note on the charging process!
Please be sure to reset the final charging voltage to 4.2V after completing the HV battery charge. Never charge a standard LiPo battery (7.4V) with a final voltage of 4.35V!
Good to know:
1. a LiPo battery should never be stored fully charged or discharged (3V under load / 3.5V open circuit voltage). For optimum battery life, it is recommended to store the LiPo battery in a cool room (e.g. cellar) with a charge level between 50%-80% of capacity. A LiPo battery that is 50% charged has a cell voltage of +/-3.85V.
2. HV-Lipos can also be charged with up to 4.2V like normal Lipos. Due to their much more compact design and lower voltage drop under full load, they still offer longer runtimes.
