Maximum Burst
(5-10 Seconds) Discharge Amperage: 40c
(90A)
Recommended
Storage Temperature: -10 Degrees Celsius to 40 Degrees
Celsius
Balance charge
ONLY-- Charge through the balance connector with a
balance charger, or charge with a charger and a balancer (combo type set up).
Direct lead charge without a balancer is not recommended.
2200mAH Battery Specs
Check out this video of Ronnie London putting the AirThunder
2200mAH 3s Li-PO through it's paces. He runs the voltage down low at the end
until the helicopter can barely fly!
Charger & Plug
Air Thunder's balance connector/plug is as below. It is the same
type as Align, Apogee, E-flight, ElectricFly, Venom, etc. Adapters are plentiful
to any balancer and charger that you want to use. There is no need to buy a new
charger or balancer. If they are not compatable, just need an adapter to make it
work. We are compiling a list of chargers and balancers that will work or need
an adapter. Please help us grow the list if you can provide information on other
brands. Thanks.
Chargers compatible with AirThunder balance connector:
Align
Hyperion
Triton
Smart Plus
Common Sense RC
DN
FMA Direct CellPro charger (need CellPro to Electrifly
adapter available from FMAdirect)
AirThunder recommends Bantam
Balanced Charger. The BC6 charger takes dual AC/DC
power, shows voltage of individual cells and is capable of balancing cells to
within 0.01V.
Balancers compatable with AirThunder battery:
Equinox balancer
Hyperion
Astro Blinky
Chargers need adapters:
Thunder Power Chargers
Balancers need adapters:
Thunder Power
Flight Power
Chargers that will charge below 3V
Tekin BC112C
E-flite Celectra
Bantam
Hobbico Pro elite dual charger
MRC superbrain 989
Features and
charts
25C, Low Operating Temperature, No Need for Low-Voltage
Cut-Off Device, Never Deform, Lower Price. These are the AirThunder
Differences!!!
High energy density
High voltage - 7.4V, 11.1V, 14.8V, 22.2V, 37V
available
High capacity - 2200 to 5000 mAh
High discharge rate - 25C
High burst discharge amperage - 5 to 10 seconds
at 40C
No memory effect
Low internal impedance
Low-voltage safe(2V per cell); no more need to
time your flight
Withstand over-discharging
No deformation after over-discharge
Low operating temperature - < 50 to
60?C
Light Weight - 160 to 280g
Long life â€Ã¢â‚¬Å“ retains 90% capacity after 100
cycles
Superior quality - manufactured in an ISO 9001
:2000 and UL certified facility
All our batteries come with wire gauge(Voltage
port) and balance connector ready.
Costs 18 to 25% less than comparable
products.
Operating Specifications
Maximum Charged Voltage: 4.2V per cell
Minimum Discharged Voltage: 2V per cell
Maximum Charge Amperage: 2.2A (1C)
Maximum Continuous Discharge Amperage: 55A(25C)
Maximum Burst (5-10 Seconds) Discharge Amperage:
40C(90A)
Balance charge ONLY. Charge through the balance
connector with a balance charger, or charge with a charger and a
balancer(combo type set up). Direct lead charge without a balancer is not
recommended.
Recommended Storage Temperature: -10 to 40
C
Performance of AirThunder
Battery
AirThunder
batteries are able to maintain a consistent voltage throughout the discharge
cycle. The figure below shows the discharge of our 3S1P battery at various
current draw. Voltage of most other batteries falls below 9 volt shortly after
initial discharge while our battery maintains a voltage around 10V for much of
the discharge cycle. A consistent voltage ensures that you always get the top
performance.
AirThunder batteries are also durable. The chart below shows that our
batteries still retain 90% of the original capacity after 100 charge/discharge
cycles. The study was done with 20A current draw.
Below is the same study done at 30A.
AirThunder Warranty - Any Warranty issues need to be handled directly
through AirThunder
90-Day Manufacturing Defect
Warranty Policy
AirThunder warrants to the
original retail purchaser that our products are free from defects when used in
accordance with its printed instructions and battery specifications for a period
of 90 days in normal RC use from the date of purchase.
This warranty does not extend to
any of our products which have been subjected to misuse, abuse, neglect,
accident, incorrect wiring, or use in violation of operating instructions
furnished by us.
Any alteration or dissemble of the
battery will void the warranty.
Warranty requests due to
manufacturing defect must be made within 90 days of purchase. A copy of a dated
purchase receipt must be received along with the pack. Label the pack before you
ship. No Exceptions.
Failure to follow AirThunder
lithium polymer specifications and usage guidelines voids 90 day
warranty.
First 90 Days: 100% replacement on
manufacturer's defects. Return shipping costs NOT included.
The warranty set forth above is in
lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied of merchantability, fitness
for purpose or otherwise. In no event shall AirThunder be liable for incidental
or consequential damages or have any liability with respect to defects other
than the obligations set forth above.
30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee Policy
Airthunder is proud of the quality
of our products. If you are not happy with our batteries for any reason, simply
follow the return procedure below and we will issue a full refund (less shipping
and handling), no question asked.
Any alternation,
dissemble, abuse or damage of the battery will void the satisfaction guarantee
policy.
50% off crash replacement
program
Air Thunder also offer 50% off
crash replacement program. If you are in a crash, simply send us photos of your
crumpled battery, we will send you a new pack at 50% off MSRP plus
shipping.
Return
Contact AirThunder at 312-212-3723
or email us at sales@airthunder.com to obtain a return
merchandise authorization (RMA) number before shipping our products back. Refund
will not be issued unless RMA is label on the packaging and a copy of purchase
receipt is received. Return must be postmarked within 14 days of the issue of
RMA number. No exceptions.
Technical Support
Dear Air Thunder Li-PO
users,
To
improve our customer service and for the entirety of your Air Thunder support,
Team Air Thunder is proud to offer new technical support on your setup. We will
do our best to insure you are flying as efficient as possible and get the best
performance from AirThunder packs.
If you need technical support, please
answer the questions so we can evaluate and provide the appropriate technical
support for the current model you are flying.
What is the model, motor, and
esc?
What gyro and gyro
servo?
What size blades were you
running?
What size battery (e.g. 3s, 2200mah,
25C, etc)?
What upgrades have you installed
since you purchased your model?
What pinion are you
running?
What type of maintenance do you do
before and after flight?
What radio is operating with this
model?
How tight is the belt? (if
applicable)
How tight is the pinion on the spur
gear?
Does your main shaft bearing show
signs of wear?
Do the linkages (pushrods) move
freely on the balls?
Do you have the appropriate tools to
make adjustments (e.g. pitch gauge, ball link pliers, swash leveling tool,
etc)
What charger / balancer are you
using to charge our batteries?
What would you say, is your flying
level? (e.g. beginner, sport, extreme)
Check
List: it is always a good
idea to check your helicopter and airplane before you
fly:
Helicopter:
- Belt Drive are not on too
tight
- Main Shaft Bearing not
defective
- Swash Plate is clean and free from
debris
- Check gear mesh from motor pinion to
main gear
- Airplane:
- Motor shaft is not
bent
- Outrunner drum is not
warped
- What is the current altitude and
ambient temperature do you fly at
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING Li-PO BATTERIES-
Please read the following information before using our Li-PO
battery.
By purchasing this battery, the buyer assumes all risks
associated with lithium batteries. We assume no liability for failure to comply
with these warnings and safety guidelines.
Lithium Polymer batteries are
volatile and can be very dangerous if mis-handled, stored, charged or discharged
improperly. Failure to read and follow these instructions may result in fire,
personal injury, and damage to property.
Store below 80F and above 40F whenever possible (not in
direct sunlight). Never store or charge a battery pack inside your car in
extreme temperatures (100 F and above), since extreme temperature could cause
fire. Use caution to avoid puncture of the cells. Puncture of cells may cause
fire.
Charge before using. Use only chargers made specifically
for lithium polymer batteries. Never charge Lithium Polymer batteries
unattended. Before the first charge, check for damage to the connectors, wire
leads or any other abnormality. Please check the voltage of your
pack.
You
must select the charge rate current that does not exceed 1C (one times the
capacity of the battery, unless otherwise noted for your battery). A higher
setting may cause fire. This chart is calculated at 1x capacity of pack.
Generally speaking, charging at even lower rates will extend battery
life.
800 mAh: Charge at or
below 800mA
1500 mAh: Charge at or below 1.5 Amps
6000 mAh: Charge at or below 6.0
Amps
If at any time you witness a battery starting to balloon
or swell up, discontinue the charging process immediately. Disconnect the
battery and observe it in a safe place for approximately 15 minutes. Continuing
to charge a battery that has begun to swell may result in
fire.
Please check pack voltage after the first charge. The
following information shows the correct voltage range after the first charge is
completed. Example: 1-cell 4.2V (4.18 to 4.22) 2-cell 8.4V (8.36 to 8.44)
3-cell 12.6V (12.48 to 12.66)
4-cell 16.8V (16.68 to 16.88)
5-cell 21.0V (20.90 to 21.10)
Do not attempt to solder
connectors to Lithium Polymer batteries unless you have sufficient
experience.
Wire lead shorts can cause fire. If you accidentally
short the wires, the battery must be placed in a safe area for observation for
approximately 15 minutes. Additionally, if a short occurs and contact is made
with metal (such as rings on your hand), severe injuries may occur due to the
conductibility of electric current.
If, for any reason, you need
to cut the terminal wires, it will be necessary to cut each wire separately,
ensuring the wires do not touch each other, or a short may occur potentially
causing a fire.
To solder a connector, remove any protective insulation
on the red wire and solder to the positive terminal of a connector, then remove
any protective insulation on the black wire and solder to the negative terminal
of the connector. Be careful not to short the wire lead. If you accidentally
cause the battery to short, place it in a safe open space and observe the
battery for approximately 15 minutes. A battery may swell or even possibly catch
fire after a short time.
Do not charge battery packs in series. Charge each
battery pack individually. Failure to do so may result in incorrect battery
recognition and charging functions. Overcharging may occur and fire may be the
result.
You must check the pack voltage before each charging
session. Do not attempt to charge any pack if the voltage per cell is less than
3.2 V Except for AirThunder Li-PO's.
Example:
Do not charge a 2-cell pack
if below 6.4V
Do not charge a 3-cell pack if below 9.6V
Do not discharge battery to a
level below 3.2V per cell under load except for AirThunder Li-PO's. Deep
discharge below 3.2V per cell can dramatically deteriorate battery performance
and will likely cause the battery pack to become defective and un-usable.
Batteries that lose 20% of their
capacity must be removed from service and disposed of properly. For example, a
2000mah battery that behaves as if it is only a 1600mah battery is unsuitable
for service. Immerse in saltwater for 24 hours. Then wrap the battery in a bag
and place in an appropriate disposal
canister.
PLEASE FEEL FREE IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING Li-PO
BATTERIES TO GIVE USA CALL OR SEND US AN
EMAIL.
