Lipo Charger Or Not ?

[hnd13]

I have the origional triton battery charger, not the Jr. or the new Triton II. I bought it for bcharging my lipo batterys from the same shop at the same time as the lipo batteries, this was my first lipo experience. I soon noticed that it said not Lipo but Li-ion. Can I still use this to charge my lipo batteries without more danger or possible damage, I cant seem to get a straight answer. Any helpfull insight is greatly appreciated.
DD

[odieser]

In your manual on page 8 and 9 it describes charging lipo's and li-ion batteries
Mark

[odieser]

sorry I thought you had the triton II I will do some more research

[odieser]

Okay in the manual for the original triton where ever it states Li-ion it also has lipo (li-ion/lipo)
So I would say that it is safe for what you need.
here is link to manual if needed
http://lee.org/flying/triton%20manual%20gpmm3150-manual-v1_1.pdf
Mark

[Pinecone]

There should be a Green Dot sticker on the case. If not, it shouldn't be used to charge lipos.

[hnd13]

There is no green dotsticker, do you know what that means ? What should I do now, I feel as if I should have been told this at the store since they sold me the li-pos and this charger for them, That sucks. I wonder if the Mnfg. will do an upgrade or something like that.
Thanks for all your help.
DD

[Pinecone]

If it is brand new and no green dot, you shouldn't use it with lipos.

The Tech Note on it seems to be missing. But IIRC, the green dot signifies a firmware update to work properly with lipos.

I would try to see if the shop will take it back and give you a charger that will do what you need.

They must have had that sitting around for a LONG time. My triton is about 4 years old and is a Green Dot version.

BTW the green dot will not be on the front panel, but the ends or bottom.