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Wismec stopped manufacturing the reuleaux DNA200s since last March, when they discontinued them. And they replaced them with the RX200S. So what is out there in vendors stock is all there is.
Interesting. I did not know that. They can take back my 200S too :)... all jokes aside, I would actually use the thing if it would not constantly give me the "device too hot" warning. Bad chip management as my dna mods and IPV5 with the same Atty does not cause that issue. Tried d to incorporate it in my rotation, just not cutting the mustard :)

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Hoping someone can clarify some battery questions regarding this device....

  1. Is there anything you need to do in Escribe to properly setup your batteries? For example, I noticed that when I charge it, it never goes above 99%. Then when it reached 0% during use, it still works. My other DNA 200 device has a built in battery and it automatically shuts off at about 12%, this one does not seem to do that.
  2. I believe I read somewhere that you should not let the batteries drain all the way, and that is probably why my other DNA mod shuts it off at 12%. If I am using it all the way at 0%, does it make a risk that the battery may explode?
  3. Can you insert different sets of batteries in the device or once you set it in Escribe, you have to stick with same 3 batteries? For example 3x 3000Mah then 3 x 2500Ma
  4. What would happen if you insert 2 2500 Mah batteries and 1 300Mah?
Thanks!

EDIT: If I use 3 x 3000Mah, what should the proper config be in the Mod Manufacture settings around battery? :
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Hoping someone can clarify some battery questions regarding this device....

Is there anything you need to do in Escribe to properly setup your batteries? For example, I noticed that when I charge it, it never goes above 99%. Then when it reached 0% during use, it still works. My other DNA 200 device has a built in battery and it automatically shuts off at about 12%, this one does not seem to do that.
The DNA200 seems to use both the watt hours and the battery voltage to calculate the battery percentage aka battery bar.
I believe I read somewhere that you should not let the batteries drain all the way, and that is probably why my other DNA mod shuts it off at 12%. If I am using it all the way at 0%, does it make a risk that the battery may explode?
Not to worry about regulated mods draining your batteries too far down. They won't let you drain them too far down, unless it malfunctions. You can set the DNA to stop draining at a higher voltage too by adjusting the cell cutoff.

Can you insert different sets of batteries in the device or once you set it in Escribe, you have to stick with same 3 batteries? For example 3x 3000Mah then 3 x 2500Ma
You can, but the battery bar/percentage is going to act slightly differently between the two sets. Unless you change the watt hours with EScribe each time. Personally I wouldn't bother changing EScribe each time.

What would happen if you insert 2 2500 Mah batteries and 1 300Mah?
Not generally a good idea since as they drain, the voltages will be different from each other. If it is an emergency, would it work? Yes, it would probably be fine. The biggest danger is one battery draining too low. But the DNA won't let that happen anyway.
EDIT: If I use 3 x 3000Mah, what should the proper config be in the Mod Manufacture settings around battery?
Three 3.7v cells in series would be 11.1v. Three 3000mah batteries in series is still 3000mah. If your battery bar isn't working right, the calculated watt hours is probably a bit too high. So if you want, adjust down a bit and check the gauge.
 

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Awesome thanks for the clarification! Since it was still working on 0%, I was vaping with my eyes closed since thought it may blow, haha.

The likelihood of your batteries blowing up in the Triade are incredibly small. I'd worry more about being struck by lightning.

Really, even if you vaped the batteries down too much, all that would happen would be 1. your mod will stop working (no power, no anything) and 2. if you drained past ~2.3-2.6V, that battery might no longer be rechargeable (there are some chargers out there that claim they can successfully charge such overdrained batteries as well). The Triade though would never "allow" you to drain down that far.

Besides, drained batteries don't explode. However, stuff like unregulated overcharging or causing a hard short can result in an impressive "venting" event.
 

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It seems my Triade will randomly turn off now and the only way I can power it back up is if I plug in usb power. Anyone having this issue and know the solution?
That can't be fixed. I would call ecig right away and tell them you want a replacement before your 30 days is over. Luckily this happened just before the 30 day cutoff. You might notice the batteries are draining when it sleeps too.
 

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That can't be fixed. I would call ecig right away and tell them you want a replacement before your 30 days is over. Luckily this happened just before the 30 day cutoff. You might notice the batteries are draining when it sleeps too.

Just got done chatting with them and have an RMA#. Yes, batteries draining also. Thanks Bill!


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Hoping someone can clarify some battery questions regarding this device....

  1. Is there anything you need to do in Escribe to properly setup your batteries? For example, I noticed that when I charge it, it never goes above 99%. Then when it reached 0% during use, it still works. My other DNA 200 device has a built in battery and it automatically shuts off at about 12%, this one does not seem to do that.
  2. I believe I read somewhere that you should not let the batteries drain all the way, and that is probably why my other DNA mod shuts it off at 12%. If I am using it all the way at 0%, does it make a risk that the battery may explode?
  3. Can you insert different sets of batteries in the device or once you set it in Escribe, you have to stick with same 3 batteries? For example 3x 3000Mah then 3 x 2500Ma
  4. What would happen if you insert 2 2500 Mah batteries and 1 300Mah?
Thanks!

EDIT: If I use 3 x 3000Mah, what should the proper config be in the Mod Manufacture settings around battery? :
2016-07-05_0246.png
The reason why you are still vaping when the battery bar is at 0 is because you have your watt hours set to 10.8. Three 3000mah batteries would have 33.3 Watt Hours. You probably won't get the total energy available since the soft cell cutoff will be higher than 2.5v you might have to adjust the WH down a tad from 33.3. If you have bar left and get the weak battery signal then adjust down. No bar left but still power then adjust up.

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They are indeed gorgeous. Mine the battery cover comes off really easily and the door rattles.
FIXED! Guess what? The battery cover is softer than I thought it was. As I had taken my hands and squeezed it a tad closer together and it locks in tight now. :)
 

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Hi, I got my Triade couple days ago and have few questons:

1. Does your DNA info say: Mod configured "Unknown" under History?
2. When I change one of my running display line to "Material" or "Profile", it only display first 2 letters. Is this a bug? My old Lavabox had no issue displaying "SS316L" for instance, Triade will only display "SS"

Thanks for the help in advance!
 

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Hi, I got my Triade couple days ago and have few questons:

1. Does your DNA info say: Mod configured "Unknown" under History?
Yes.

2. When I change one of my running display line to "Material" or "Profile", it only display first 2 letters. Is this a bug? My old Lavabox had no issue displaying "SS316L" for instance, Triade will only display "SS"

Thanks for the help in advance!
No, it only displays the first 5 letters. Like SS316L becomes SS316. My other 10 DNA200s only displays the first 5 characters too.
 

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Yeah most probably they skipped the cleaning part OR they put on some paint that's not designed to be used on metal, anyway I'm kind of angry as I really like the Triade, now I can't imagine what would be the next step as the paint will most probably peel off further...
PS: I baby all my mods, this is not a case of abuse in any way, shape or form. Also not a cheap mod by any means, what does one have to pay for a mod that's working great and is also resistant to normal usage? My VTC mini's paint job is more resistant by far... :mad:
 
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