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Cell Balancing Information

Introduction to Cell Balancing:
Cell balancing (as opposed to cell matching) is the process of equalising the voltages of each cell in a pack. The open-circuit voltage of each cell and during charging is normally a good analogy to the state of charge. Equalising the charge state and resisting / preventing overcharging at the cell level is good maintenance practice and will normally result in improved performance, improved cycle life and increased safety.

Balancing Methods:

Manual, using the appropriate FlightPower Diagnostic lead it is possible to charge and discharge cells individually as "1S" using a charger with a discharging function or another low current DC load. Match voltages with a meter.
Using a cell balancer module. (Earlier generation FlightPower/Duralite Staybalance module) A cell balancer that is a true equalising balancer. This means that it will analyse the charge state of each cell in the pack whether on charge or not, and then attempt to discharge any cell that has a higher voltage than the lowest common denominator. This type will also attempt to discharge any cell that exceeds 4.21V. Using this kind of balancer, the pack is charged through the main power leads.
Charge-through balancer. (FlightPower V-Balance Module) This kind of balancer is also a true equalizing balancer and performs in a similar manner to the Staybalance cell balancer module except that the during charging the balancer is connected to the balancer and the balancer manages the charging of each cell individually. This kind of balancer is able to switch off the current to any cell exceeding 4.21V to prevent overcharging.
Balancing charger. A balancing charger charges the pack through the balancer connector and not through the main power leads. Each cell is charged individually and overcharge protection is inherent to the charge method.*Note, please check the final voltage delivered by some budget balancing chargers and ensure the pack is taken off charge as soon as it is at 4.21V per cell.

It is possible to manually measure total/individual cell voltages of a FlightPower pack by using a voltage measuring device (digital Voltmeter) and the balancing connector found on all FlightPower packs.


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