Smart™ Technology
LiPo batteries with Spektrum Smart
™ technology practically take care of themselves. When combined with a Spektrum
™ Smart Battery Charger, the unique parameters, history of the battery and more are all available the instant it's connected. Charging a Smart Battery is easy as it gets, plus Smart LiPo battery packs are programmable to meet your exact charging needs. But the crowning feature of a Spektrum Smart LiPo battery is that it can be programmed to safely self-discharge to storage condition. That's a Smart Battery pack!
Spektrum Smart technology is about offering a higher connection to your hobby. It's a connection that puts you in complete control, makes you more aware and more confident about the capability of your equipment-all the while making your hobby easier. The combined result will make you wish everything about your hobby was "smarter." Spektrum Smart LiPo Batteries are a part of a wide series of Smart technology products now available.
Key Features
- Spektrum Smart Technology Makes Charging and Maintaining Batteries Easy
- Integrated Microship Stores Unique Parameters for Each Battery
- New IC3 and IC5 Connectors are Compatible with EC3 and EC5
- Save Time and Hassle, while Improving Battery Life
- Smart Discharge Allows Batteries to Automatically Discharge to a Safe Voltage
Feature Overview
You'll never have to set charge preferences for a Spektrum Smart battery until you want to. When a Spektrum Smart LiPo battery is connected to a Spektrum Smart charger, unique parameters and health of that Smart LiPo battery upload from the Smart memory microchip integrated into the battery. Through the charger, you can view and set preferences, such as charge rates, so that all you have to do to charge the pack every time is press the charger "Start" button. Smart technology takes care of the rest.
Every Smart LiPo battery is factory assembled with the next-generation IC3™ or IC5™ output connector that's conveniently compatible with older devices equipped with robust EC3™ and EC5™ connectors. You can use Smart Batteries with older systems, but only when connected to a Spektrum Smart device will all the benefits of Smart technology become obvious.
Spektrum Smart LiPo Batteries Store Unique Data, such as:
- Battery Brand
- Battery Type
- Battery Capacity
- Battery C Rating
- Individual Cell Voltage
- Battery Temperature
- Charge/Discharge Cycles
Spektrum Smart LiPo batteries also maintain an error log including the number of over-heat, over-discharge and over-charge incidents which can be helpful data in assuring that the battery you've chosen is right for the application. A Smart Battery uploads its charge parameters to a Spektrum Smart Charger automatically making charging as simple as pressing the "Start" button. The charge rate of every Smart Battery is customizable, allowing you to take full advantage of packs with faster charge ratings.
Smart Battery Technology
When connected to a Spektrum Smart charger, unique parameters and health of your Smart LiPo battery upload from the Smart memory microchip integrated into the battery. Through the charger, you can set and record preferred settings, such as charge rates and self-discharge options, so that all you have to do to charge the pack is press the "start" button. Smart technology will take care of the rest. Every Smart LiPo battery is factory assembled with the next-generation IC3™ and IC5&trade output connector that utilizes a data transfer wire to relay saved information to your Smart Chargers.
Data Rich
An integrated microchip allows each Smart Battery to save vital information such as battery brand, chemistry, cell count, capacity, number of charging cycles, number of discharges, C rating, battery temperature, and internal resistance. Additionally, each battery will save a log of unhealthy events such as over-charge, over-discharge, and over-temperature. This allows you to make the most informed decision about each battery when you are getting your gear ready for a day at the field or the track.
Simple and Quick
Preset charge, discharge, and storage parameters are automatically relayed to a Spektrum Smart Charger making charging as simple as pressing the "start" button. Charge rate of individual batteries can be user customized allowing you to take full advantage of packs with faster charge ratings. The integrated microchip on each battery will remember the last charging rate you set, so the next time you plug it in, these settings will automatically populate so all you have to do is press "Start." Another feature that the Smart microchip allows is single-connection balance charge. When you plug in your IC3 or IC5 connector to the charger, individual cell voltage is automatically relayed to the Smart charger and allows you to balance charge without fussing with standard balance connectors.
New IC3 & IC5 Connectors
The innovative Smart connection is made possible by an installed microchip on every battery, feeding the unique information through a data cable to the new IC3 and IC5 connectors. The IC series of connectors are designed from the ground up to provide a more solid connection, higher heat resistance, and effortless installation. For those using the popular EC3 and EC5 connectors, there's no need to worry. The IC connector series is entirely backwards compatible with existing connectors so you can use Smart Batteries with older systems, but only when connected to a Spektrum Smart device are all the benefits of Smart technology obvious.
Smart Discharge
LiPo batteries with Spektrum Smart™ technology practically take care of themselves. When programmed with a Spektrum Smart Charger, Smart Batteries will automatically discharge to your predetermined storage voltage when they are left to rest for a time period you choose, between 12 and 240 hours. This feature will help to extend the life of your Smart Batteries by preventing your batteries from sitting fully charged for an extended period of time, which can damage the chemical integrity of Lithium Polymer cells. This unique feature results in longer battery life expectancy and better performance over the life of the pack.
- Model Number: SPMX32003S30
- Product Name: 11.1V 3200mAh 3S 30C Smart LiPo Battery with IC3 connector
- Brand: Spektrum
- Battery Type: LiPo (Lithium Polymer)
- Nominal Voltage: 11.1V
- Capacity: 3200mAh
- Number of Cells: 3S (3 cells)
- Voltage Per Cell: 3.7V
- Maximum Continuous Discharge Rate: 30C
- Maximum Charge Rate: 3C
- Connector Type: IC3 (compatible with EC3)
- Weight: 237g (8.36oz)
- Length: 140mm (5.5 inches)
- Width: 42mm (1.7 inches)
- Height: 20mm (0.8 inches)
- Case Type: Soft case
- Hard Case: No
- Storage: Yes
- Technology: Spektrum Smart (G1 Technology)
- Smart Technology Features: Integrated microchip stores battery parameters, charge/discharge history, temperature data, individual cell voltages, internal resistance, and error log
- Smart Discharge: Programmable automatic discharge to safe storage voltage (selectable 12-240 hours)
- Data Logging: Tracks charge cycles, discharge cycles, over-temperature events, over-charge incidents, over-discharge incidents
- Application: Air, Auto
- ROAR Approved: No
- California Prop 65 Warnings: Yes
- Warranty/Support: Instruction manual, Lithium Ion Battery Safety Guidelines, Spektrum Smart Batteries Safety Sheet, Battery Safety Sheet, FCC SDoC Statement available
Overview
The Spektrum 11.1V 3200mAh 3S 30C Smart LiPo Battery with IC3 connector is a premium lithium polymer power source designed for serious RC hobbyists who demand reliability, performance and intelligent battery management. Whether you're flying RC aircraft, running RC cars, or powering other RC applications, this 3-cell battery delivers consistent 11.1 volts with a substantial 3200mAh capacity that provides excellent runtime for extended play sessions. As an authorised Spektrum retailer in the UK, RC Model Shop stocks this battery because it represents the cutting edge of RC battery technology, combining raw power with smart electronics that make battery management effortless.
What sets the Spektrum Smart LiPo apart from ordinary RC batteries is its integrated microchip technology that stores vital battery information and communicates directly with Spektrum Smart chargers. This isn't just a battery; it's an intelligent power system that learns from every charge cycle and adapts to your specific usage patterns. The battery comes equipped with the next-generation IC3 connector, which is fully compatible with older EC3 connectors, meaning you can use this Smart Battery with both modern and legacy RC equipment without any additional adapters. For anyone serious about their RC hobby in the UK, whether competing in organised events or enjoying weekend bashing sessions, this battery offers peace of mind through advanced safety monitoring and automatic charge optimisation.
The 30C discharge rating means this battery can deliver serious current for high-performance RC applications, whilst the Smart technology ensures you're never guessing about battery health, charge cycles, or safe storage conditions. This is particularly valuable for RC car and truck enthusiasts who want to maximise battery lifespan and maintain peak performance across multiple sessions. The battery's soft case construction keeps weight to a minimum at just 237 grams, making it ideal for weight-sensitive applications where every gram matters for performance and handling characteristics.
Key Features
- Spektrum Smart Technology — The integrated microchip stores unique parameters for this specific battery, including capacity, charge rating, cell count and complete charge history, meaning your Spektrum Smart charger automatically loads the perfect settings every time you plug in, eliminating the need for manual configuration and reducing the risk of charging errors.
- Intelligent Battery Monitoring — The Smart microchip continuously logs critical data including the number of charge cycles, discharge cycles, battery temperature during operation, and importantly, any unhealthy events such as over-charge, over-discharge or over-temperature incidents, giving you complete visibility into your battery's health and helping you make informed decisions about when it's time for retirement.
- Smart Discharge Function — Programmed with a Spektrum Smart charger, this battery can automatically discharge itself to a safe storage voltage after a time period you choose between 12 and 240 hours, preventing the chemical degradation that occurs when lithium polymer cells sit fully charged for extended periods and thereby extending your battery's overall lifespan and maintaining consistent performance across seasons.
- IC3 and EC3 Connector Compatibility — Factory-assembled with the next-generation IC3 connector that utilises a data transfer wire for Smart communication, whilst remaining fully backwards compatible with the popular EC3 connector standard, meaning you can use this battery with both new Spektrum Smart systems and older RC equipment without modification.
- Customisable Charge Rates — The battery's maximum charge rate of 3C is fully programmable through a Spektrum Smart charger, allowing you to optimise charging speed based on your situation; the charger remembers your last selected rate, so subsequent charges require just a single button press to begin charging with your preferred settings.
- High Discharge Performance — With a maximum continuous discharge rate of 30C, this battery delivers substantial current for high-acceleration applications, high-speed RC cars, aerobatic aircraft and other performance-demanding equipment, providing the power reserve necessary for demanding flight manoeuvres and rapid acceleration on the track.
- Lightweight Soft Case Design — Weighing just 237 grams with compact dimensions of 140mm length, 42mm width and 20mm height, the soft case construction keeps weight to a minimum whilst still protecting the battery from impact and providing convenient integration into weight-sensitive RC platforms where mass centralisation and weight distribution significantly affect handling and performance.
- Three-Cell Configuration — The 3S (three-cell) lithium polymer configuration provides 11.1 volts nominal voltage at full charge, which is the optimal voltage for countless RC applications including mid-sized RC cars, trucks, helicopters and multi-rotor aircraft, delivering excellent performance without over-stressing lighter mechanical components or requiring specialised high-voltage ESC equipment.
- Complete Data Logging — Beyond just tracking charge cycles, the battery records and stores battery brand, chemistry type, individual cell voltages, and internal resistance measurements, giving Spektrum Smart chargers the information needed to deliver perfectly calibrated charging currents and detect potential problems before they damage your equipment.
Technical Performance
The Spektrum 3200mAh 3S Smart LiPo represents a significant advancement in RC battery engineering, combining modern lithium polymer cell chemistry with embedded microprocessor technology to create a power source that's both more capable and more convenient than traditional LiPo batteries. The three-cell configuration producing 11.1 volts nominal output is a proven standard in the RC hobby, offering an excellent balance between power delivery and mechanical durability for most RC cars, trucks and aircraft platforms used throughout the UK hobby community. At 237 grams with soft case construction, this battery strikes an optimal balance between protecting the cells during transport and storage whilst maintaining the minimal weight profile that serious RC enthusiasts demand. The 3200mAh capacity provides substantial runtime even in high-discharge applications; whilst discharge rates will vary significantly based on your specific RC equipment and driving style, this capacity typically delivers anywhere from 10 to 20 minutes of continuous operation in typical RC car applications, and considerably longer in aircraft applications where more moderate power delivery is possible. The 30C maximum continuous discharge rating provides ample current for rapid acceleration and spirited driving in RC cars and trucks, enabling quick throttle response and explosive acceleration characteristics that competitive drivers and weekend bashers both appreciate. Quality lithium polymer construction ensures stable voltage delivery throughout the charge cycle, meaning your RC vehicle or aircraft maintains consistent performance even as the battery depletes, without the voltage sag that would otherwise affect handling, speed or flight characteristics. The integrated Smart microchip handles all the complex chemistry monitoring automatically, measuring cell voltages individually, tracking internal resistance increases that indicate cell degradation, and maintaining comprehensive error logs that alert you to any charging anomalies, over-temperature events, or discharge incidents that might affect battery health.
What's in the Box
- Spektrum 11.1V 3200mAh 3S 30C Smart LiPo Battery
- IC3 connector with data transfer capability
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Spektrum Smart Technology and why should I choose a Smart Battery over regular LiPo batteries? — Spektrum Smart batteries contain an integrated microchip that stores unique parameters and history for each individual battery, including capacity, C rating, charge cycles and health events. When connected to a Spektrum Smart charger, all this information uploads automatically, meaning the charger configures itself with optimal settings and you simply press start. Regular LiPo batteries require manual configuration for every charge. Smart batteries also feature automatic smart discharge to safe storage voltage, dramatically extending battery lifespan, and comprehensive error logging that tracks over-charge, over-discharge and over-temperature events so you can make informed decisions about battery condition.
- Is this battery suitable for beginners to the RC hobby? — Absolutely. Whilst this is a premium battery with advanced features, the Smart technology actually makes it easier for beginners because you don't need to understand complex charging parameters or battery specifications. Simply connect it to a Spektrum Smart charger, and the battery tells the charger exactly how to charge it safely. The error logging and temperature monitoring provide extra safety, making this an excellent choice for someone new to the hobby who wants to learn without worrying about battery damage from incorrect charging.
- What does the 30C rating mean and why does it matter for my RC car or aircraft? — The 30C rating describes the maximum continuous discharge rate and is calculated by multiplying the battery capacity by the C rating; for this 3200mAh battery, 30C means it can safely deliver up to 96 amps of continuous current (3.2Ah × 30 = 96A). This high discharge rate means you can use this battery in high-performance RC cars that demand rapid acceleration and sustained speed, or in aerobatic aircraft that require aggressive throttle response. Lower C-rated batteries would cause voltage sag (voltage drop under load) that would noticeably affect performance. The 30C rating ensures responsive, consistent power delivery even during demanding manoeuvres.
- Will this battery work with my existing RC equipment that has EC3 connectors? — Yes, completely. The new IC3 connector is specifically engineered to be backwards compatible with the older EC3 standard, so you can physically connect this battery to RC equipment equipped with EC3 connectors without any adapters. However, you'll only access the Smart technology features when using Spektrum Smart chargers and compatible devices. With non-Smart equipment, the battery functions as an excellent standard LiPo, but without the automatic charge optimisation and smart discharge benefits.
- What is the maximum charge rate for this battery and why does it matter? — The maximum charge rate is 3C, which means this 3200mAh battery can be safely charged at up to 9.6 amps (3.2Ah × 3 = 9.6A). This charge rate determines how quickly you can recharge the battery between sessions; with a 3C charge rate capability, you can have the battery fully charged in approximately 20 minutes using a suitable charger. The charge rate is fully customisable through Spektrum Smart chargers, so you can charge more slowly if you prefer, and the charger remembers your preference for next time.
- How does Smart Discharge work and why would I want to use it? — Smart discharge is a programmable feature that, when configured through a Spektrum Smart charger, causes the battery to automatically self-discharge to a safe storage voltage (typically around 3.0V per cell) after a time period you set between 12 and 240 hours. Lithium polymer batteries suffer chemical degradation when left fully charged for extended periods, causing reduced lifespan and performance. Smart discharge prevents this by bringing the battery down to safe storage voltage automatically, meaning your batteries practically take care of themselves and will remain in excellent condition for months or years, rather than requiring periodic manual discharge cycles.
- What does the integrated microchip actually store and how is this information useful? — The microchip stores battery brand, chemistry type, capacity, cell count, C rating, battery temperature during use, charge and discharge cycle counts, individual cell voltages, internal resistance measurements, and a detailed error log including the number of over-heat, over-discharge and over-charge incidents. This data helps the Smart charger deliver perfectly calibrated charging current, allows you to track battery condition over time, and provides early warning if a battery is developing problems. For example, increasing internal resistance or rising temperatures during discharge are indicators that a battery is approaching end-of-life, allowing you to retire it before it fails in the field.
- What is the difference between this 3200mAh battery and smaller or larger capacity Smart batteries? — Capacity directly affects runtime; a 3200mAh battery provides more flight time or run time than a smaller capacity like 2200mAh, making it better for longer sessions where you don't want to interrupt play for charging. Conversely, a larger 5000mAh battery would provide even more runtime but at the cost of additional weight, which can affect acceleration and speed in RC cars or aircraft. The 3200mAh represents an excellent middle ground for most RC applications, offering substantial runtime without excessive weight penalty. All Spektrum Smart batteries in their range use identical Smart technology, so the choice between capacities comes down to your specific application and how long you want to run between charges.
- Is this battery compatible with non-Spektrum RC equipment? — The IC3 connector is backwards compatible with EC3 connectors, so you can physically connect this battery to any RC equipment using EC3 or IC3 connectors. However, you must understand that the Smart technology features (automatic charge optimisation, error logging, smart discharge) only work when connected to Spektrum Smart chargers and compatible devices. With standard chargers, this battery functions as a high-quality standard LiPo battery, delivering the same excellent power and performance as a regular 3S LiPo, but without the intelligent features. It's still an excellent choice even without a Smart charger, but you won't benefit from the automatic optimisation.
- What safety features does this battery include? — The integrated microchip continuously monitors temperature and logs any over-temperature events, over-charge incidents, and over-discharge incidents. When used with a Spektrum Smart charger, the charger uses battery information to optimise charging current and monitor for anomalies. The error log provides detailed records of any problems, allowing you to spot issues before they cause battery failure. Additionally, the smart discharge feature prevents the chemical degradation associated with leaving batteries fully charged, reducing fire risk. These features combine to make Smart batteries significantly safer than traditional LiPo batteries, particularly for users who are still learning proper battery care.
Why Buy from RC Model Shop?
RC Model Shop is a trusted UK RC retailer and authorised dealer for all the brands we stock, including Traxxas, ARRMA, Losi, FTX, Hobbywing, Spektrum and more. Based in Walsall, we have a physical store where customers are welcome to come in, view products and purchase in store. Whether you are a seasoned competitor, a weekend basher, or just discovering the world of RC for the first time, our team of experienced RC enthusiasts is here to help you find the perfect setup and provide ongoing support. Order the SPM 3200mah 3S 11.1V Smart LiPo 30C; IC3 O-SPMX32003S30 today with confidence, knowing you are buying from an authorised retailer with genuine products, expert knowledge and a commitment to customer satisfaction. Shop online or visit us in Walsall — we look forward to helping you get the most out of your RC experience.
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