Opus BT-C3100 2.2-Comparison-New and Exchanged.

[Capolini]

Re: FENIX AND OPUS:UNIFICATION, DEDICATION AND EDIFICATION!!!



I DO NOT HAVE A BRAND NEW NCR18650B PROTECTED BUT I REALIZED I DO HAVE AN NCR18650B BT "UNPROTECTED" THAT WAS NEVER USED AND I BOUGHT IT ON 1.30.2016.BASICALLY 1 YEAR OLD STORED @ 3.60V.

IT WILL BE TESTED IN SLOT #3. THE SAME SLOT AS MY 4 YEAR OLD NCR18650B[PROTECTED] IN MY ORIGINAL TEST WHICH DISPLAYS 3311mAh!

HKJ GOT:3197mAh FROM THE "UNPROTECTED" CELL @ 1AMP AND 3162mAh FROM THE PROTECTED NCR18650B.NOT MUCH DIFFERENCE.

THIS TEST CERTAINLY WON'T BE PERFECT AND IS ALL IN FUN.

THIS READING IS MORE ON PAR THAN MY FIRST TEST W/ THE 4 YEAR OLD NCR!

THE XTAR SEEMS ON PAR TO BE ~10% HIGH.

THAT CONCLUDES MY TESTS FOR A WHILE!

 

[seery]

Re: FENIX AND OPUS:UNIFICATION, DEDICATION AND EDIFICATION!!!

@ Capolini

Why the constant shouting with the all-caps and bold?

I enjoy your posts, but shouting changes the tone of a thread [and gets annoying] so I tend to skip over the posts where you shout...

:whoopin:

 

[Capolini]

Re: FENIX AND OPUS:UNIFICATION, DEDICATION AND EDIFICATION!!!

@ Capolini

Why the constant shouting with the all-caps and bold?

I enjoy your posts, but shouting changes the tone of a thread [and gets annoying] so I tend to skip over the posts where you shout...

:whoopin:

Shouting??? I did not know letters could speak!!

That is fine. I like it because it is easier for me to read

In addition your only contribution[I use that term loosely] has been commenting about this and why this site is not slow and that it may be my computer!

No comments about the subject matter.

Darn it , I forget to get colorful and put this in bold! I will save it for my next test! :laughing:

 

[nbp]

Re: FENIX AND OPUS:UNIFICATION, DEDICATION AND EDIFICATION!!!

Agreed, please don't type in ALL CAPS ALL THE TIME Cap. Everyone will appreciate it. Thank you.

 

[Capolini]

Re: FENIX AND OPUS:UNIFICATION, DEDICATION AND EDIFICATION!!!

Agreed, please don't type in ALL CAPS ALL THE TIME Cap. Everyone will appreciate it. Thank you.

OK,,,,,,I don't unless I am doing testing or reviewing.

The next tonight or tomorrow will have Capital letters.

 

[nbp]

Re: FENIX AND OPUS:UNIFICATION, DEDICATION AND EDIFICATION!!!

There's really no need to ever type an entire post in all caps. If you have good content people will read it. All caps will likely deter more readers than it draws so you do yourself a disservice IMO.

 

[Capolini]

Re: FENIX AND OPUS:UNIFICATION, DEDICATION AND EDIFICATION!!!

@seery,

Your the first one to complain and moments later npb suggested that I DO NOT use CAPS ALL the time.

Isn't it Ironic that after 3.5 years on here and making similar posts along the way, then ALL of the sudden You complain and a mod comes on here and suggests that I DO NOT use CAPS ALL of the time?!

It should be really simple. We have rights to read and participate in a thread or not. If it bothers you, go elsewhere.No one else has complained.

You must have some pull. Maybe your in line to be a mod when the next one retires.

 

[nbp]

Re: FENIX AND OPUS:UNIFICATION, DEDICATION AND EDIFICATION!!!

Incorrect. I have no relationship with seery whatsoever.

I have never liked it when people do it, and on nearly every forum people will say the same thing: "Stop shouting at us."

Since it was brought up, and you hassled seery about it, I commented on it. I think you will find most people agree. Write however you want; but don't take offense if people don't want to read it.

nbp out.

 

[Capolini]

Re: FENIX AND OPUS:UNIFICATION, DEDICATION AND EDIFICATION!!!

Incorrect. I have no relationship with seery whatsoever.

I have never liked it when people do it, and on nearly every forum people will say the same thing: "Stop shouting at us."

Since it was brought up, and you hassled seery about it, I commented on it. I think you will find most people agree. Write however you want; but don't take offense if people don't want to read it.

nbp out.

Ok,,,,,,,,,compromise and "Mod"eration is the best!

I will still be the same Bold and Colorful Capolini!


I have to get back to my historical and ground breaking research.

 

[nbp]

Re: FENIX AND OPUS:UNIFICATION, DEDICATION AND EDIFICATION!!!

To be fair, I do enjoy the content of your posts and your sense of humor though.

 

[Capolini]

Re: FENIX AND OPUS:UNIFICATION, DEDICATION AND EDIFICATION!!!


SLOT COMPARISON ANALYSIS-DISCHARGE/CAPACITY RESULTS
Device: Opus BT-C3100 2.2

Battery:LGHG2 18650 3000mAh

Purchased:January 5,2016

Discharged @ 1amp

Cycles:63


Slot #1-2952mAh-2h58m
Slot #2-3008mAh-3h2m
Slot #3-2923mAh-2h57m
Slot #4-2998mAh-3h1m

Largest margin between slots: 85mAh-slots #2 and #3.
Four slot average:2970mAh
Average test time:3h0m

I hope someone got something out of this. I know I enjoyed this simple test!

 

[Offgridled]

Re: FENIX AND OPUS:UNIFICATION, DEDICATION AND EDIFICATION!!!

To be fair, I do enjoy the content of your posts and your sense of humor though.

+1 capo does have great input and sense of humor. nbp you do a great fair job also. Love your input in the adventure posts.

 

[Capolini]

Re: FENIX AND OPUS:UNIFICATION, DEDICATION AND EDIFICATION!!!

+1 capo does have great input and sense of humor. nbp you do a great fair job also. Love your input in the adventure posts.

Thanks,more importantly what do you think about the thread,,,,,,,it is time to get back on topic!

 

[ChrisGarrett]

Re: FENIX AND OPUS:UNIFICATION, DEDICATION AND EDIFICATION!!!

Thanks,more importantly what do you think about the thread,,,,,,,it is time to get back on topic!

NOOOOOOOOOOOO...

I'm giving my Opus a workout, since I cracked open another Sony VAIO pack Saturday night. All eight Sony 18650s are dated June 2002, as per the Battery Bros' tool. All were either 3.75v, or 3.76v and I managed not to shock myself opening this pack up!

Their voltages sag quickly at around the 3.30v mark under a 1A discharge, but there's some life left in them at 1A and 500mA drains, so I'll keep them.

Would never know without an analyzing charger like the Opus.

Chris

 

[Capolini]

Re: FENIX AND OPUS:UNIFICATION, DEDICATION AND EDIFICATION!!!

^^^^^

Cool! Sounds like fun. I like doing these simple tests and I believe what I heard that the Opus is ~ 5 to 10 ~ off. Although I have tested a few batteries that were close to specs.

Tomorrow I will finish my NCR Slot comparison!

Did you ever test One battery in ALL Four slots to compare consistencies? 85mAh between lowest and highest! It was a Good idea by Gauss163!!




Slot #1-2952mAh-2h58m
Slot #2-3008mAh-3h2m
Slot #3-2923mAh-2h57m
Slot #4-2998mAh-3h1m

Largest margin between slots: 85mAh-slots #2 and #3.
Four slot average:2970mAh
Average test time:3h0m

 

[Offgridled]

Re: FENIX AND OPUS:UNIFICATION, DEDICATION AND EDIFICATION!!!

I've had an opus for quite a while now and absolutely love it . I've been looking at the fenix now for backing up my charge.


pic upload

 

[Capolini]

Re: FENIX AND OPUS:UNIFICATION, DEDICATION AND EDIFICATION!!!

^^^

Do you know how to read the code on your NCR'S?

6901= 6=2016,9=September,01= the day.end product,,,,,9.1.2016

I would not get the Fenix ARE-C2+!! Just my opinion which I explained in another thread.

Unfortunately they[Fenix Outfitters] only have a few, [if that] original ARE-C2 left. They sent me[discounted] one of the last ones when I traded it in for the new + version!

Now I have 3 of them. It charges faster than any charger I have and always gives a FULL charge! It charged a 26650 faster than my efest LUC v4 did on the 2a setting!Most if not all of the newer chargers voltage meters are 0.03 to 0.05v off.

My opus...all 4 channels read 4.20 and my DMM measure them @ 4.15v.A few newer batteries came out @ 4.16v when the meter read 4.21v.

It is my pet peeve and irritates me when they come out lower,,,because they are still going to settle several hundredths of a volt after that! :shakehead

 

[Offgridled]

Re: FENIX AND OPUS:UNIFICATION, DEDICATION AND EDIFICATION!!!

That makes perfect sense. But I'm the same way

 

[bella-headlight]

Re: FENIX AND OPUS:UNIFICATION, DEDICATION AND EDIFICATION!!!

With my 3 x Lii-500"s cells checked the second they come off the charger show 4.21 then settle to 4.20v
My Xtar S2 Rocket also shows cells immediately after charge at 4.21 then settling to 4.20v, this charger can charge at 2A unlike the Lii-500 which can charge all 4 bays at 1A.
My Lii-100"s (6 of them) & Lii-202"s (2 of) charge the same as above.
That is all with good new"ish cells, old laptop pulls tend to settle to 4.17v-4.18v on the above chargers, obviously depending on how healthy the cell is.
All my other chargers, an Opus 3100, 2 x D4"s, 2 x I4"s, 2 x C4"s all show "good" cells at 4.15v to 4.17 immediately off the charger then the cells settle at between 4.14v & 4.16v.
I like my cells "fully" charged so use my Liitokala"s & Rocket exclusively nowadays & the other chargers are resigned to a drawer.

 

[Capolini]

Re: FENIX AND OPUS:UNIFICATION, DEDICATION AND EDIFICATION!!!


SLOT COMPARISON ANALYSIS

Device:Opus BT-C3100 2.2

Battery:NCR18650B BT Unprotected 3400mAh

Purchased: January 30th,2016

Discharge rate:1Amp

Cycles: 7

Just so there is no confusion! The same battery was tested in all Four slots to see what the consistency was from slot to slot.

Slot #1-3446mAh-3h28m
Slot #2-3314mAh-3h21m
Slot #3-3399mah-3h25m
Slot #4-3483mAh-3h30m

Largest Differential-169mAh-[slots 2 and 4]
Four slot median-3385mAh
Average test duration-3h26m

**** If my math is right that is a 4.9% differential in capacity between the lowest[3314mAh] reading in slot #2 and the highest[3483mAh] reading in slot #4, which is 169mAh!

Slot #1

SLOT #2

Slot#3

​Slot#4

I noticed that the slot readings were NOT consistent from battery to battery. In other words, slot #2 read the highest for the LGHG2 test and slot #4 read the highest with the NCR test. The lowest slot readings for each test also did not correlate.