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Description and Specifications

DESCRIPTION

The BP-500 battery pack is designed to be directly attached to the Lab599 Discovery 

TX-500 transceiver and provide power to the transceiver from interchangeable Li-Ion 

18650 cells (rated voltage 3.7V).
The wide charging voltage range of 13 to 50V allows the battery pack to be charged 

from a variety of DC power sources: home electronics power supplies, electrical 

on-board network of various vehicles, solar panels. Provides protection against 

overheating, polarity reversal.
The battery pack has an indication of the remaining battery charge. When connected 

to the Discovery TX-500 transceiver, additional battery information is available on 

the transceiver screen.

BP-500 FEATURES:

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Direct attachment to the Lab599 Discovery TX-500 

transceiver without the need for additional cabling;

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Interchangeable Li-Ion 18650 batteries;

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Ability to use 3 or 6 batteries;

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Wide charging voltage range from 13 to 50 V;

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Ability to charge from solar panels;

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Four segment charge LED level indicator;

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Display additional parameters on the transceiver screen;

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The aluminum radiator provides effective cooling of the transceiver;

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Folding kickstands for easy operation and transportation.

SPECIFICATIONS:

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Interchangeable Li-Ion 18650 batteries;

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External power supply DC 13-50 V, recommended current 3A;

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Dimensions (L × W × H): 207 × 90 × 21 mm;

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Weight (without batteries): 0.35 kg.

PACKAGE INCLUDES *

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Battery pack BP-500 - 1 pc.

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Battery charger - 1 pc.

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Hex key 3 mm - 1 pc.

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Hex key 2 mm - 1 pc.

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M4 × 25 mm screws - 4 pcs.

* The package contents are subject to change by the manufacturer without notice.

Summary of Contents for BP-500

Page 1: ...USER MANUAL v1 0 03 2023 Battery Pack LAB599 BP 500...

Page 2: ...2 Table of contents Description and Specifications 3 Appearance and controls 4 Maintenance 6 Connection and control 7 Safety and operating conditions 10...

Page 3: ...transceiver screen BP 500 FEATURES Direct attachment to the Lab599 Discovery TX 500 transceiver without the need for additional cabling Interchangeable Li Ion 18650 batteries Ability to use 3 or 6 ba...

Page 4: ...4 Top view 5 6 7 1 4 8 3 2 Bottom view 9 4 Left view 10 Appearance and controls...

Page 5: ...S 1 The device enclosure 2 Top cover 3 Kickstands 4 Battery heatsink 5 Power button 6 Operating indicator 7 Battery level check button 8 Battery level indication 9 Contact pads 10 DC charger socket 5...

Page 6: ...e battery pack 1 by loosening the 6 M3 screws 2 with the 2 mm hex wrench provided 1 2 3 4 2 Install the Li Ion 18650 batteries 3 into the battery holders observing the polarity 3 If necessary replace...

Page 7: ...the contact pads of the battery pack while the battery pack is active can cause device damage 1 Remove the rubber feet that cover the through mounting holes on the back of TX 500 transceiver 2 Accordi...

Page 8: ...HARGE LEVEL CONTROL To check the battery level press the button 3 Fig 1 the four segment display 4 will show the charge level corresponding to in percent 25 50 75 100 When the battery pack is connecte...

Page 9: ...cted to the TX 500 If the battery pack is active it will provide backup power if the transceiver s external power supply is undervoltage below battery pack voltage or if external power is lost Solar p...

Page 10: ...nded with the power supply connected to it Do not use the device while connected to the TX 500 transceiver during a lightning storm Avoid getting moisture inside the product Immediately turn off the p...

Page 11: ...sed in accordance with its technical purpose The product is suitable for operation at ambient temperature from 5 C to 35 C and humidity up to 100 The product is designed for both indoor and outdoor us...

Page 12: ...Lab599 inc www lab599 com...

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