TP1430C Firmware Update v2.8.3

[Gregor99]

For your TP Charger fans, released today


Firmware v2.8.3 will update the following:

• Added user calibration mode
• Fixed cell balancing during charge and dis-charge modes in lipo.
• Fixed extended charge for high IR batteries
• Fixes bug that could cause over charging of individual cells, better control of balance.
• Fixed CHG>Dis-CHG mode
• Moved pack total voltage to main screen
• During Charge and Discharge cell count is displayed
• Individual cell screen displayed after error message
• Max Internal temp cut off raised to 90*C/194*F
• Charge rate drops 15% when internal temp reached 82*C/179*F
  • Will continue charging at lower rate or until reaches 90*C/194*F, it will then pause until charger reaches 64*C/147*F then resume.
• Balance On/Off locked out for cells count 5S-14S
• Increase capacity to 99Ah
• Charge Capacity limit raised to 125%
• Individual cell voltage more than .30V will go into EB mode
• Individual cell voltage more than .40V will not charge, error message to “battery needs service” / next shows individual cell screen
• Balance Mode Only – charger will balance battery while hooked up and showing cell balance screen. Small dots will flash next to cells being balanced. Fan will run at low speed.
• Pb battery setting changed to voltage, not cells. 6V / 12V / 18V / 24V / 30V / 36V / 42V / 48V
• Pb charge and discharge table modified to give wider range of limits per voltage settings
• Charger input voltage set above actual input, charger will no long show message and lock up. It will show message and allow user to change setting. However charger will not allow any functions until settings are corrected.
• Bug in display when charging corrects display reading
• Widened range at which Pb mode will charge 6/12/18 cell Pb

http://thunderpowerrc.com/html/TP1430CUpdates.htm

[Buzz Killington]

I don't suppose u where using a cpu that is running windows 8 or 8.1

[Gregor99]

No, sorry.

[Fylers]

The link to the firmware does not work anymore.
Could someone please upload the 2.8 file in a reply. Its only 36kb.
I would like to calibrate my TP1430C charger.

Thank you.

[Fylers]

Acquired latest version from Thunder Power, now everything works perfect, and able to calibrate.