Turnigy Reaktor Charger Info

There are good photos of the unit on Amazon. I think most people make their own cables to connect to those banana plugs on the side.

 

Read this:
Gen II Prius Individual Battery Module Replacement | PriusChat

 

Thanks for the link, but reading 2600 posts that are largely outdated are not a help. Help would point to the lastest relevant post. I would be nice if the main post was updated with the most current info. Is there a way for us to do this? I am all for reading and understanding completely, then there is the issue of learning the wrong ways or outdated ways which is not only dangerous but a waste of time.

Ok I just did a quick summary of the first 400 post. I will update as I continue re-reading the post.

Post #2
settings
5 amp Charge
.7 amp Discharge to 6V
6750 mAhr
dsch<chg 3 cycles

Post #4
Same capacity - within about 0.2 ah
Same terminal voltage - within 0.05 v by controlled discharge of high modules
Same series resistance - within about 10% (you can pair up modules to control this further as the resistances add)

post #63
Here's what I was looking to use for settings:
2 amp Charge
1.0 amp Discharge to 8V (1.0V per cell, 8 cells per 9.6v battery)
7250 mAhr (I assumed battery capacity was the same, just different voltage)
dsch<chg 3 cycles
What voltage would you enter for charging on the X4? (nominal 9.6V? other?)

Post #65
The modules are counted from the terminal (high voltage ECU) end of the battery. The module nearest the ECU being (1) the furthest away being (28).

Post #67
The upper battery carrier torque: 5.5 N*m 49 in*lb
The upper battery cover 8 N*m 71 in*lb
Battery Assembly 19 N*m 168 in*lb
Frame wires 5.6 N*m 50 in*lb
No. 6 Battery carrier panel 7.5 N*m 66 in*lb
Remaining brackets 28 N*m 248 in*lb

Post #72 Sample workbook.xlsx

Post #92
Some info on data to collect

Post #117
[Recommended 10 amp max charging]
Actual charging time should be 39 minutes at 10 amps (39mins divided by 60 minutes x 10 amps = 6.5 AH). The charging time would be slightly longer than this because of losses say 10%.

Post #130
Link to youtube video on capacity test
Hybrid Battery Capacity Test | PriusChat

NiMH Battery Specifications - HYBRIDS

Post #156
Describes how a pro system was setup and used, gives good reference numbers.

Post #177
Link to setting for using a Hitec X4
Prius Battery rebalance thread | PriusChat

Post #197
list of common mistakes (shorting, using torque app), over torquing bolts.

Post #205
Claims 2amp charge rate is too high [my note: only true if not using Delta V)

Post #207
Clarifies says 5 amp is too much, need to taper at end.

Post #245
Summary of tips from a user for their Highlander battery check
Found 2A charge rate worked well for him

Post #265
Sample setting for Hitec Charger setup. (warning disables delta v)

Post #306
Yes, it is essential to do parallel equalization prior to reassembly and installation. (now questionable advise?)

Post #322
advise on Parallel equilization

Post #340
Link to goverment test
http://www1.eere.energy.gov/vehiclesandfuels/avta/pdfs/hev/batteryprius1052.pdf

Post #345
If you have all cells out, turn them all the same way and loop wire for quick Equalization.

 

Well there is a search feature here if you don’t want to read that post. Best of luck.