I charge 4 cells at a time @ 1A often, and never had that reset happen. My power supply is plugged into a Tripp lite Isobar with line filters though. Wonder if that has anything to do with it.
I decided to do another Charge/Test to see if it would replicate the failure from earlier today. For those not familiar, that test is CHARGE/DISCHARGE and CHARGE to get capacity results. Earlier today it failed several times when it was transitioning from the discharge phase to the charge phase. Basically reset[turned off/on again] and defaults to 500mAh instead of the 1000mah I used for the test[4 x 18650]
So,before my hike I checked the batteries and AFTER the charge[first phase] was complete,it did NOT transition to the discharge phase! I am positive I had the setting for CHARGE/TEST. The read out had charge instead of charge/test!!I have no clue as to why?!
How does that happen? Is that related to the Power supply that seems to be the consensus of the first mishap?
My amateur guess is in addition or possibly just by itself, there is an electrical component failing internally?
I do know this. I do not have the patience that a lot of you guys have.
Opus #1- I returned it because I felt it did not charge high enough[4.15v] and the discharge tests were too high!! Let it also be known that I did return the Power supply first because it got way too hot,the charger followed in a few days. That was the first indication of a power supply problem!
Opus #2[the one I have now] charges 0.03v higher and much more accurate capacity tests.
Unfortunately it has the issues that have been discussed today.I am disappointed because I was happy w/ end voltage and capacity results.
Opus #3- I can return Opus #2 and get #3. Almost certain that is what I am going to do. If that one starts to have the same issues I can use the 12v/5a power supply that I just ordered!
I am NOT convinced that the power supply is the only thing wrong with my charger.
The only way I would delay getting Opus #3 is if Jon Caserta[owner Liionwholesale] would agree to let me keep this another 10 days or so until the power supply comes and I have several days to do tests. I think he would do that.
In any event,if there is an Opus Three and it fails or this one fails after new power supply,I am finished w/ Mr. Opus and Mr. Efest LUC V4 will come out of storage and be with my 2 X FENIX-ARE and KP-L2 in my flashlight laboratory!
,those are my amateur, gut feeling thoughts mixed in w/ facts!
ok,this time I was there when it transitioned from FULL Discharge to begin charging stage.
Two minutes after discharge was complete and Charging began, it did the same thing as before. It shut off/reset and came back on default charging of 500mAh :person_facepalming:
EDIT: Right before it happened[just like last time] you could hear the fan weaken like it and the unit was losing power, then it shut off/reset and came back on.
Some questions/concerns assuming Jon will let me keep my Opus and test it with a new power supply AND Return it for a new one if it fails!
What will the quality be for a Power supply that was shipped for $6.99?!
Will it meet the advertised specs of 12V/5A or will it fall into the category of so many falsified capacities/specs. of numerous Chinese batteries?*Fire, ect.
No way for me to know until I get it because I have no equipment to test it!
This is just a guess! It is sold for $6.99,probably cost $1 to make, ebay guy buys it for $2 and pays $2 or$3 to ship to me and gets a $2 or $3 profit!!! :laughing:
See even though I brought this issue to light. I’ve never had it happen on a charge discharge test. Only a regular charge. And usually when cells are complelty done for not only half completed. And not everytime just occasionally.
To me its not heat related. I literally have a window ac unit maybe 2.5feet from it blowing directly on it. Shares the same plug with the unit. There’s no way within 3-4 mins it could overheat with 60degree air blowing across it. A good bit of the time the fan won’t even come on. Or cycles briefly with 6000btu air-conditioning blowing right on it
Edit
I’ve done hundreds of charge discharge test 4 at a time at 1amp. Just did 68 last weekend not a issue. (3day weekend for me) ran non stop literally
What made me notice it me and the wife have 3 tomo v8 powerbanls. They charge uber slow. So we change out the batteries. The batteries are at 3-3.2 volts when being charged. And I’ve seen the problem only at the most power draw of a charge cycle. Once the batteries get 3.7-3.8 the power loading shouldn’t be as hard
I just charged them per “Chops” suggestion to see if the charger worked.
He probably asked me because the “Failures” happen when transitioning from Discharge to charge.
That is when the battery is ~ 2.80V and “May” need the most energy to get the charge started? Hence, the thought process that it probably needs more powerful Power Supply.
All this “detective work” is kinda fun.
Our chargers have the exact same issues. I am gonna hitch my cart to our power supply being the problem theory (inadequate supply for occasional demand in certain instances) … (Thanks HKJ…. . )
It will be interesting to see how it all plays out.
I ordered my Power supplies[Two]! ,and I hope it is the solution because I like my capacity test results and a 0.03v additional charge compared to my original Opus!
For some reason Items I purchase from Washington/Oregon area get to me faster than from anywhere else
I forgot to mention the other night—I usually charge my cells first —let them rest—then I do a charge test—the charger tops them off first before the discharge as normal—I don’t like charging for 2 hours then discharging for another 2 + hours and again charging for 2+ more hours—seems abusive to me