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Charge/discharge/cycle/monitor a pack

1. Connect Dual PowerLab 8x2 to a 10

–48V DC power supply or 12–48V battery.

2. Press any button to display the

Power Source?

screen. Then:

a. Press

INC

DEC

to specify the power source you are using.

b. Press

ENTER

3. Connect the pack to Dual PowerLab 8x2:

a. If the pack has a balance connector, connect the balance connector to Dual

PowerLab 8x2. (See

Connect packs: basic

for details.)

b. Connect the banana jack cable between the pack/battery and the Dual PowerLab

8x2.

4. In the User Preset menu:

a. Press

INC

DEC

to locate the User Preset you want to use. Press and hold

INC

DEC

to scroll rapidly.

b. Press

ENTER,

then go to step 5.

c. Press and hold

ENTER

, then go to step 6 (if

Enable Quick Start

is activated in

the CCS

Options tab

; you can skip most questions).

5. For the selected User Preset:

a. Press

INC

DEC

to select the correct answer to each question, then press

ENTER



Parallel Packs?

(select

if charging a single pack, 2P to 16P for parallel

connected packs; NOT ALLOWED for certain chemistries).



Set Charge Rate?

(select

A1.0C

A2.0C

A3.0C

or select a current

manually).



Set Dsch. Rate?

(select a current).

Tip:

These detailed instructions will help you learn how to navigate

through

the charging process. For brief instructions, see the

Quick reference

. Once

you become familiar with Dual PowerLab 8x2 operations, you

shouldn’t need

instructions at all.

IMPORTANT:

To prevent damage to the power source, you must

specify

the

power source’s operating characteristics

before charging for the first time with

a DC power supply, and before charging for the first time from a battery. After
that, update the power source’s operating characteristics any time you change
to a different DC power supply or battery.

Note:

If this is the first time you are using this power source, you must

specify

the power

source’s operating characteristics

at this time. If you previously

specified power source operating characteristics, Dual PowerLab will use
those settings.

Note:

Skip this step if you disabled the

Choose Power Source at Startup

option in the CCS

Options tab

Note:

If you will be charging LiPo pack(s) at 10A or higher, select a preset

with

High

Power

in its title.

Summary of Contents for Dual PowerLab 8x2

Page 1: ...Dual PowerLab 8x2 User s Guide firmware ver 1 02 or newer 2013 2014 FMA Inc Updated 09 02 2014 ...

Page 2: ... Manage presets 31 Clear a User Preset 31 Copy a Library Preset 31 Using the Charge Control Software 33 About the CCS 33 Installing the CCS 34 Cells tab 35 Operating from the Cells tab 35 Helpful hints 36 Internal Resistance tab 37 Supply tab 38 DC Power Supply section 38 Supply Status section 38 Battery Power Source section 38 Expansion Channel section 39 Firmware tab 40 Full firmware and preset ...

Page 3: ...Po Generic Faster Charge 68 LiPo Generic High Power 68 LiPo Generic Long Life 4 1V 68 LiPo Generic Small Balanced 69 LiPo 1s 2s Small Non Balanced 69 LiPo All Brands Storage Charge 69 A123 factory presets 70 A123 2300 mAh Accurate Charge 70 A123 2300 mAh Faster Charge 70 A123 2300 mAh High Power 70 A123 2300 mAh Non Bal 1 5s 70 A123 2300 mAh Non Bal 8s Fixed 71 A123 1100 mAh Accurate Charge 71 A12...

Page 4: ... User s Guide focus primarily on single channel operation However the Dual PowerLab is a dual channel Battery Workstation Channels 1 and 2 operate identically but completely independent of one another unless the DPL is set up for Expansion Channel Mode Operation ...

Page 5: ... unlimited and will grow over time to meet industry needs Replace and customize presets to match your battery inventory During balanced charging each cell is balanced independently providing exceptional charging safety and elevating RC packs to the safety level of cell phones Typical packs of up to 4Ah capacity charge in 40 minutes or less using charger s 3C Auto Current Mode Latest technology pro...

Page 6: ...er connecting packs using Safe Parallel Adapters simply tell Dual PowerLab 8x2 how many packs are attached charge discharge rates are automatically divided among the packs Smart Power Management once configured prevents damage to your power supply or storage battery Operates from any 10 48V DC power source Inputs and outputs are protected against reverse polarity Expansion Channel Mode enables mul...

Page 7: ...isplayed option and move to the next screen Press BACK to go back one screen Press and hold BACK to go directly to the User Presets menu from any location Press INC DEC i e simultaneously to access Preset Settings Charger Options Manage Presets and Button Help functions Connect a pack Details For balanced charging at any current Attach pack discharge wires to Output jacks using banana cable attach...

Page 8: ...the operation 8 Beep beep beep indicates the operation is complete Display shows elapsed time Press INC DEC to review data Operation is complete but session remains open so you can review collected data Press and hold ENTER to terminate session this erases session data 9 Disconnect pack 10 Press ENTER to return to User Preset menu Charge packs in parallel To ensure safety only use REVOLECTRIX Safe...

Page 9: ...urrent upper limit 25A Regenerative discharge when enabled it is disabled by default Regenerative voltage upper limit into Lead Acid battery 14 40V Regenerative current upper limit into Lead Acid battery 10A The following procedure sets Smart Power Management for both a DC power supply and a Lead Acid battery 1 Connect Dual PowerLab 8x2 to a 10 48V DC power supply or Lead Acid battery 2 Press any ...

Page 10: ...ttery Current Limit screen press INC or DEC to specify the current limit appropriate for your Lead Acid battery then press ENTER Maximum output current capability of Lead Acid batteries varies widely Generally a standard flooded Lead Acid car battery might deliver 25A continuously and 50A for short periods An AGM style might not have any trouble delivering 50A continuously without suffering substa...

Page 11: ...s INC or DEC to select Y or N then press ENTER Y no beeps during charging N beeps during charging 12 At the Speaker Volume screen press INC or DEC to set speaker volume then press ENTER 1 quietest While setting volume speaker beeps at volume shown on screen 13 At the Charge Complete Beeps screen press INC or DEC to set the number then press ENTER This controls how many times Dual PowerLab 8x2 repe...

Page 12: ...onnect must have both heavy discharge wires and a balance connector you must connect both to Dual PowerLab good for any charge discharge current The Dual PowerLab does not support balance wire only charging If the pack has both heavy discharge wires and a balance connector you can connect both to Dual PowerLab 8x2 good for any charge discharge current For non balanced charging connect the pack to ...

Page 13: ... Diagram available from the REVOLECTRIX Web site Note above illustrations may read PowerLab 8 because for purposes of these illustrations both models are identical See also Balance connector wiring XH EH wiring mode Note After a charge is initiated never alter the connections between the charger and the battery packs Always end the current charge session before making any connection changes See pa...

Page 14: ...k for more information Connect Number of Number Number of Ref packs DPL Ch s Mode Balance wires Discharge wires power sources A 1 1 Normal Yes Yes 1 Details B 2 and up 1 Normal Yes Yes 1 Details C 2 and up 1 Normal Yes Yes 1 Details D 1 10s and up 1 Expansion Chnl Yes Yes 1 Details with center tap Above 16 packs in parallel you are responsible for determining the charge discharge current for each ...

Page 15: ...ires Components 1 Dual PowerLab 8x2 1 power source 1 standard adapter or Safe Adapter Optional FUIM3 for computer support Dual PowerLab 8x2 mode Normal or Expansion Channel Normal Dual PowerLab 8x2 maximum charge power up to 1344W charge to one pack 8s using 40VDC 1700W power source ...

Page 16: ...etermining the charge discharge current for each pack Optional FUIM3 for computer support Dual PowerLab 8x2 mode Normal or Expansion Channel Normal Dual PowerLab 8x2 maximum charge power up to 672W charge to each of two packs charged in parallel using 40VDC 1700W power source Constraints 1 pack per adapter unless using MPA Check pack polarity Same cell count for all packs Use discharge leads unles...

Page 17: ...17 See also Charge packs in parallel ...

Page 18: ...ger split pack with center tap Optional FUIM3 for computer support Dual PowerLab 8x2 mode Normal or Expansion Channel Normal Dual PowerLab 8x2 maximum charge power up to 672W charge to each of two packs charged in parallel using 40VDC 1700W power source Constraints 1 pack per adapter Check pack polarity Same cell count for both sides Use discharge leads ...

Page 19: ...19 ...

Page 20: ...onal FUIM3 for computer support 1 optional Y servo cable required for Expansion Channel operation with computer support Male male servo cable required for Expansion Channel operation with or without computer support Dual PowerLab 8x2 mode Expansion Channel Dual PowerLab 8x2 maximum charge power up to 1344W to each pack 8s using 40VDC 3400W power source Standard house circuit would likely not provi...

Page 21: ...21 See also Expansion Channel Mode ...

Page 22: ...me supply ensure that all connected chargers are idle not charging when connecting the second or third charger Alternatively connect all chargers to the supply before the supply is powered up When powering the Charger Battery Workstation from an automotive battery Pb installed in a vehicle do not start or stop the vehicle s engine unless the charger is idle or disconnected from the automotive batt...

Page 23: ...cted packs NOT ALLOWED for certain chemistries Set Charge Rate select A1 0C A2 0C A3 0C or select a current manually Set Dsch Rate select a current Tip These detailed instructions will help you learn how to navigate through the charging process For brief instructions see the Quick reference Once you become familiar with Dual PowerLab 8x2 operations you shouldn t need instructions at all IMPORTANT ...

Page 24: ...rge and discharge current for this session only To stop the operation Press and hold ENTER You ll see CHARGER STOPPED Press ENTER to return to the User Preset menu 9 When the operation is complete Dual PowerLab 8x2 will beep beep beep several times and the display will show ELAPSED time chemistry DONE Press INC and DEC to review data screens 10 Press and hold ENTER Screen displays CHARGER STOPPED ...

Page 25: ...tings in the CCS Options tab will speed up the process Activate the Enable Quick Start option When activated Enable Quick Start lets you bypass many of the questions needed to start a process After activating this feature press and hold ENTER if you don t want to select options such as discharge cycle monitor Disable the Choose Power Source at Startup option only if you consistently use the same p...

Page 26: ... Parallel Adapters requires that you connect both the balance wires and discharge wires to the Dual PowerLab 8x2 Always observe proper polarity Packs must have the same cell count Packs must be the same chemistry If not using the MPA the best way to connect discharge wires in parallel is to stack the plugs on the safety banana cables like this Charging proceeds like single pack charging except at ...

Page 27: ...on both DPL channels Packs can have different cell counts provided that the selected preset is set to auto detect the cell count Packs can be at different levels of charge at start 1 Connect two channels of the Dual PowerLab using a male male servo cable When you are connecting to a computer for CCS support use Y servo cables as needed see Configuration D for example 2 Designate one channel of the...

Page 28: ...ave completed charging on the Primary unit press and hold ENTER Screen displays CHARGER STOPPED 8 On the Primary unit press ENTER or BACK to return to the User Preset menu 9 Disconnect the packs from all units Tip You can also monitor charging data and view data in graphs in the Charge Control Software In the Cells Int Res and Supply tabs use the drop down lists to display data from the Expansion ...

Page 29: ... discharge Enable disable regenerative discharge at the Dual PowerLab 8x2 via Smart Power Management for the supply battery Enable disable regenerative discharge and set maximum discharge current and maximum discharge voltage in the CCS Supply tab Remember also to set supply battery low voltage cutoff and maximum output current for charge cycles Dual PowerLab 8x2 automatically determines whether i...

Page 30: ... property screen Press INC or DEC to select the desired value then press ENTER to save that value and move to the next screen Press ENTER to move to the next setting screen without changing the property Press BACK to move to the previous setting screen At any time press and hold BACK to return to the User Preset menu Property changes you made will be applied to the preset 5 When you see Choose TAS...

Page 31: ... change is a starting point for creating your own User Preset which you can change FMA configures Library Presets with optimal charge characteristics for a variety of battery chemistries and charging strategies You can replace an existing User Preset with a Library Preset or if less than 25 User Presets are installed you can create a new User Preset from a Library Preset After you load a Library P...

Page 32: ...Manage Presets then press ENTER 4 In the Clear Current Preset N screen press ENTER 5 In the Copy Preset from Library screen press INC to display Y then press ENTER 6 In the Library Preset list press INC or DEC to select the Library Preset you want to copy then press ENTER 7 In the Confirm COPY from Library screen press INC to display Y then press ENTER 8 In the Library Preset has been Copied scree...

Page 33: ...ime graphs View Graphs command Details Change graph update interval View Preferences Graphing Update Details Rate command View cell internal resistance during charging Int Res tab Details Monitor supply voltage and current during charging Supply tab Details Specify default power source type and set power source Supply tab Details operating parameters Update Dual PowerLab 8x2 firmware Firmware tab ...

Page 34: ...te using one of the methods detailed there Once the software is installed it will automatically check the Web site for updates in the background each time it is started The next time you launch the CCS it will ask you if you want to upgrade to the latest version Firmware and Library Preset updates are included in the PC software updates ...

Page 35: ...E perform n charge discharge cycles as specified in preset 7 In the next dialog verify that the preset s chemistry matches the pack s chemistry This safety check is your chance to prevent charging if the preset and pack don t match If the displayed chemistry matches the pack s chemistry click OK to start charging Go to step 8 Or If the displayed chemistry does not match the pack s chemistry do not...

Page 36: ...previous operation if available This is especially useful when cycling a pack as you can see what the previous discharge mAh value was even when the charge mAh is increasing Keep in mind that batteries take more energy to charge than they deliver so the mAh IN will usually be larger than the mAh OUT Once you start an operation you cannot modify the preset If you made an error when editing the pres...

Page 37: ...arging or discharging as quickly and the larger resistance will generate more heat during those operations A cell poorly matched to the other cells in a pack will show a substantially different internal resistance Also a cell with high internal resistance compared to other cells may indicate the cell is weakening which can degrade overall pack performance Be aware that individual cell resistance w...

Page 38: ...perating within limits set on this page An appropriate message will be displayed if the power source limits are exceeded If you are charging using Expansion Channel mode use the list in the lower right panel to display data from a selected channel Battery Power Source section Enabled If checked a battery is the selected power source Battery Type list Select battery type being used to power Dual Po...

Page 39: ...ttery Consider battery chemistry and size when setting this value For example Lead Acid batteries should not be charged at a rate higher than C 8 Regen Charge Voltage IN to Pb Set to maximum regenerative voltage applied to supply battery For a 24V supply battery Dual PowerLab 8x2 will automatically double the value set here If the regenerative voltage reaches the value set here Dual PowerLab 8x2 s...

Page 40: ...6 In the CCS Firmware tab click the firmware version you want from the list then click the Update Firmware button 7 In the Firmware Programming Complete dialog click the OK button To update the Library Presets 1 Click the Update Library button 2 In the confirmation dialog click the Yes button 3 You will be notified when the update is complete In the dialog click the OK button To restore the factor...

Page 41: ...tions above 3 Perform a factory restore see instructions above 4 Restore custom presets one at a time using the File Open File to Preset X command 5 Check the Errors tab to see whether any of the old presets cause an error in the new CCS firmware Double click each error and correct the problem 6 Re save your custom presets one at a time using the File Save Preset X to File command Tip Factory Rest...

Page 42: ... preset changes made at Dual PowerLab 8x2 are stored in the current preset and uploaded to the CCS Disabling this option is not recommended but provides a method for temporarily overriding a preset s parameters for the duration of one charge No matter what you choose for this option you can always over ride charge and discharge rate on the fly at the Dual PowerLab 8x2 after a charge is started by ...

Page 43: ...ays specify the power source immediately after applying power to Dual PowerLab 8x2 Save and load options To save a set of options on your computer Click the Save to File button Select a Folder enter a name then click the Save button To load a set of options from your computer 1 Click the Load from File button 2 Locate and select the options file then click the Open button 3 Click the Update button...

Page 44: ...charge data screens Click the Screens tab in the right panel then To change what a screen displays Click the arrow next to the screen preview then select the desired information in the drop down list To show or hide a data screen Select Show or Hide as appropriate To change screen order Drag the screen number up or down 4 Click the Update button Or If you don t want to apply the changes click the ...

Page 45: ...set location where you want the loaded preset to reside The selected location will have a gray background 2 File Open Graph to Preset X This opens the Open a File to Preset X dialog 3 Navigate to the Folder where the graph file is stored 4 Click the graph file 5 Click the Open button To save all User Presets in a single archive file 1 In any tab File Backup All User Presets This opens the Backup U...

Page 46: ...ht panel See also Modify a preset Note This operation will overwrite all User Presets Tip Use the Backup and Restore commands when you want to completely change the Dual PowerLab 8x2 s operations For example you might have one Dual PowerLab 8x2 set up as your Lithium only charger and another Dual PowerLab 8x2 set up as your NiCd NiMH only charger Bulk backing up is not a substitute for backing up ...

Page 47: ...changes may correct safety violations or provide enhanced capabilities that would cause older presets to contain errors when running in newer firmware or CCS software This procedure enables you to update your custom presets as well as the firmware 1 Back up your custom presets one at a time using the File Save Preset X to File command 2 Update the firmware see instructions for the Firmware tab 3 P...

Page 48: ...me View Pack Capacity vs Time View Pack Volts vs Time View Cell Volts vs Capacity To measure values and time in a graph Hover the cursor over the graph Value and time are displayed in the command bar To customize graphs View Options To zoom in Drag a rectangle around the area you want to enlarge After that use the commands in the Zoom menu To resize the graph window Drag any corner or side or clic...

Page 49: ...PowerLab 8x2 operation Other data such as supply voltage can provide useful insights BT2 format used by the West Mountain Radio CBA graphing software This format exports only voltage versus charge A BT2 file can be modified with a text editor One suggested change is to update the file name on line 6 which may not be suitable for displaying in the CBA graph To export graph data as a text file File ...

Page 50: ...ou are about to charge a 2200mAh pack and you set the Dual PowerLab 8x2 for AUTO 2C charge If the pack is mostly discharged when you start the charge then within 10 20 minutes the current should gradually increase to around 4A a perfect 2C charge would be 4 4A but the Dual PowerLab 8x2 is intentionally conservative in AUTO mode even if the fuel table precisely matches the chemistry If you see that...

Page 51: ...should appear at the top of the CCS window 3 Connect Channel 2 of the Dual PowerLab 8x2 to the computer using another FUIM3 4 Launch CCS again this will be the second instance Waiting to Start should appear at the top of the CCS window Configuration B in the Connect packs advanced section show wiring that supports multiple CCS instances In contrast Configuration D shows how to hook up and run one ...

Page 52: ...harged to 80 of its original capacity rating The number of charge discharge cycles a cell undergoes before reaching end of life depends on several factors including cell quality discharge rate internal heat generated during use and other parameters Cells in an older pack may be more out of balance but Dual PowerLab 8x2 will still balance them to within 6mV by the end of charge For this reason it m...

Page 53: ...s is normal as packs age In REVOLECTRIX s opinion over discharging an A123 pack below 2 0V cell will damage the cells contrary to some reports Dual PowerLab 8x2 requires a minimum pack voltage of 1 5V to activate charging If an A123 pack is below this voltage do not try to repair the pack by boosting voltage Even if you manage to repair the pack it will not have many cycles left and Dual PowerLab ...

Page 54: ...s slightly under the ideal 1 0C charge rate of 2 1A for this pack Fuel rate Auto charging is intentionally calculated to be slightly conservative Current drops as the pack reaches full charge the charger changes to constant voltage mode When charge current drops to about 0 05C the pack is fully charged If the cells are balanced charging terminates Termination settings are also controlled by the Us...

Page 55: ...3 Evaluate results Average current during flight gives you a rough idea whether system com ponents ESC motor connectors and wiring are operating within their current ratings Keep in mind that peak current during flight may greatly exceed the aver age current you calculated Watts per pound is an approximate indicator of aircraft performance other factors influencing performance include lift drag an...

Page 56: ...ting the adapter s existing balance plug off and replacing it with the Cellpro 9 position battery pigtail REVO PN CPBP9P 10 US See illustrations on the following pages Then set the Dual PowerLab 8x2 to XH EH mode using one of the following methods Switching to XH EH mode at the DPL 1 Press INC DEC i e press both INC and DEC at the same time to display the Options menu Choose TASK 2 Press INC or DE...

Page 57: ...the available adapters or by physically connecting soldering the 9 pin Cellpro pigtail to a battery pack directly this is what the PowerLab must see at its balance connector output Pin 1 Red Black Node 5 Node 6 Node 7 Pack positive Node 4 Node 3 Node 2 Node 1 Pack negative 8s Pack Pack positive red 29 6V Node 4 14 8V Node 5 18 5V Node 6 22 2V Node 7 25 9V Node 3 11 1V Node 2 7 4V Node 1 3 7V Pack ...

Page 58: ...l 7 Cell 4 Cell 3 Cell 2 Cell 1 Nominal voltage with respect to pack negative FMA Cellpro Connector FMA Wiring Mode Pin 1 Red Black Node 5 Pack positive Node 4 Node 3 Node 2 Node 1 Pack negative 6s Pack Pack positive red 22 2V Node 4 14 8V Node 5 18 5V Node 3 11 1V Node 2 7 4V Node 1 3 7V Pack negative blk 0V Cell 5 Cell 6 Cell 4 Cell 3 Cell 2 Cell 1 Nominal voltage with respect to pack negative F...

Page 59: ...l 5 Cell 4 Cell 3 Cell 2 Cell 1 Nominal voltage with respect to pack negative FMA Cellpro Connector FMA Wiring Mode Pin 1 Red Black Pack positive Node 3 Node 2 Node 1 Pack negative 4s Pack Pack positive red 14 8V Node 3 11 1V Node 2 7 4V Node 1 3 7V Pack negative blk 0V Cell 4 Cell 3 Cell 2 Cell 1 Nominal voltage with respect to pack negative FMA Cellpro Connector FMA Wiring Mode ...

Page 60: ...e 1 3 7V Pack negative blk 0V Cell 3 Cell 2 Cell 1 Nominal voltage with respect to pack negative FMA Cellpro Connector FMA Wiring Mode Pin 1 Red Black Pack positive Node 1 Pack negative 2s Pack Pack positive red 7 4V Node 1 3 7V Pack negative blk 0V Cell 2 Cell 1 Nominal voltage with respect to pack negative ...

Page 61: ...o Connector FMA Wiring Mode Pin 1 Red Black Pack positive Pack negative 1s Pack Pack positive red 3 7V Pack negative blk 0V Cell 1 Nominal voltage with respect to pack negative FMA Cellpro Connector FMA Wiring Mode ...

Page 62: ...you Whether the following is accomplished via the available adapters or by physically connecting soldering the 9 pin Cellpro pigtail to a battery pack directly this is what the PowerLab must see at its balance connector output Pin 1 Red Black Node 5 Node 6 Node 7 Pack positive Node 4 Node 3 Node 2 Node 1 Pack negative 8s Pack Pack positive red 29 6V Node 4 14 8V Node 5 18 5V Node 6 22 2V Node 7 25...

Page 63: ...ll 4 Cell 3 Cell 2 Cell 1 Nominal voltage with respect to pack negative FMA Cellpro Connector XH and EH Wiring Mode Pin 1 Black Node 5 Pack positive Node 4 Node 3 Node 2 Node 1 Pack negative 6s Pack Node 4 14 8V Node 5 18 5V Pack positive 22 2V Node 3 11 1V Node 2 7 4V Node 1 3 7V Pack negative blk 0V Cell 5 Cell 6 Cell 4 Cell 3 Cell 2 Cell 1 Nominal voltage with respect to pack negative FMA Cellp...

Page 64: ...ll 4 Cell 3 Cell 2 Cell 1 Nominal voltage with respect to pack negative FMA Cellpro Connector XH and EH Wiring Mode Pin 1 Black Pack positive Node 3 Node 2 Node 1 Pack negative 4s Pack Pack positive 14 8V Node 3 11 1V Node 2 7 4V Node 1 3 7V Pack negative blk 0V Cell 4 Cell 3 Cell 2 Cell 1 Nominal voltage with respect to pack negative FMA Cellpro Connector XH and EH Wiring Mode ...

Page 65: ...k 0V Cell 3 Cell 2 Cell 1 Nominal voltage with respect to pack negative FMA Cellpro Connector XH and EH Wiring Mode Pin 1 Black Pack positive Node 1 Pack negative 2s Pack Pack positive 7 4V Node 1 3 7V Pack negative blk 0V Cell 2 Cell 1 Nominal voltage with respect to pack negative FMA Cellpro Connector XH and EH Wiring Mode ...

Page 66: ...66 Pin 1 Black Pack positive Pack negative 1s Pack Pack positive 3 7V Pack negative blk 0V Cell 1 Nominal voltage with respect to pack negative FMA Cellpro Connector XH and EH Wiring Mode ...

Page 67: ...ust current to maintain the specified C charge rate Given a brand specific Fuel Table the Fuel Level display and Auto charge modes are highly accurate When preparing to charge a pack the first step is to find the appropriate User Preset If one doesn t exist you might be able to create a User Preset from the closest Library Preset Or you might select a User Preset from the library available in the ...

Page 68: ...for this preset which means that unless you alter it this preset will not exceed 6A max charge rate during AUTO charge Other defaults discharge rate setting is 2A discharge voltage 3 3V cell LiPo Generic High Power High Power LiPo preset can be used for any LiPo battery but optimized for medium to high capacity packs Also good for balance charging multiple LiPo packs in parallel Fuel Table is opti...

Page 69: ...ng with termination settings of C 10 and max of 15 min timeout for C V mode This preset does not require that every cell in the battery is charged to exactly 100 If using high C rate dis charge batteries 25C and higher Fuel Gauge readout may not be accurate Default charge rate setting is 350 mA Other defaults discharge rate setting is 500 mA dis charge voltage 3 3V cell LiPo All Brands Storage Cha...

Page 70: ... rate may be higher or lower than expected Default charge rate setting is 4 6A Manual Max Auto Amps parameter is default to 10A for this preset which means that this preset will not exceed 10A max charge rate during AUTO charge Other defaults discharge rate setting is 2 25A discharge voltage 2 8V cell A123 2300 mAh High Power High Power A123 Preset optimized for Fast balance charging A123 2300 mAh...

Page 71: ...ery pack It is designed specifically for an 8 cell A123 pack If your A123 pack has a different number of cells copy this preset to an EMPTY preset slot rename it and alter the Cells parameter found in the Detection tab of the CCS Otherwise you may find an A123 fixed cell preset already designed for your battery in the Preset Library of the Dual PowerLab 8x2 or within the CCS Other defaults dischar...

Page 72: ...x of 15 min timeout for C V mode This preset is not capable of charging every cell in the battery to exactly 100 because it does not have access to individual cell voltages Imbalance will be present at the end of charge however A123 cells are not as sensitive to this problem Nevertheless charging A123s using the balanced charge preset s is recommended whenever possible This preset may also be used...

Page 73: ...ge 3 335V cell discharge volt age 3 32V cell A123 Store Non Bal 8s Fixed Special A123 preset any capacity designed to storage charge or discharge a non balanced battery up or down to 3 335V per cell Dual PowerLab 8x2 will automatically determine whether a charge or discharge process is required This preset charge to storage level and terminates discharge on the lowest cell in the pack Upon dischar...

Page 74: ...back default setting is 5mV Trickle charge rate is 1 20C of the charge rate setting Charge will timeout in 4 hrs if peak is not reached Trickle charge timeout is set for 1 Day This preset is for constant current charging applications only Do not use this for Li Pb or other chemistries Other defaults discharge rate set ting is 1A discharge voltage 1V cell NiCd NiMH 24 Hr Trickle Charge Basic NiCd o...

Page 75: ...quencies of 31 25 kHz 62 5 kHz 125 kHz user selectable by preset 85 to 93 efficiency depending on output current Output battery charge current Adjustable range 10mA to 40A limited by 40A input current Output battery discharge current Internal discharge 10mA to 10A 95W max Regenerative discharge 10mA to 40A 1344W max Continuous max output power 408W 12VDC input 1344W 39 53VDC Cell balancing Resolut...

Page 76: ... compatible JST PA series 9 position LCD 2 line 16 character light grey blue backlit Footnotes Please note for safety reasons available charger current may be limited for certain battery types and or charging modes e g non balanced charge of Li Please click here for a detailed description of Regenerative Discharge ...

Page 77: ...o Add Up Check the node connector and adapters Max Cells Error The unbalanced cell limit has been exceeded No Pack A pack has not been detected Bad Cell Count Check the node wires and adapter Check that the proper node wiring configuration is selected XH or FMA Lost Data Link Slave charger has an error Cells Exceeded The maximum allowed number of cells has been exceeded Un Bal Only The node wire s...

Page 78: ... Code 90 Unknown screen number Safety Code 92 Mux number error Safety Code 93 Calibration checksum bad Send charger to factory Safety Code 94 Bad EEPROM write Safety Code 95 Bypass Over volt Check node wiring or selected node wiring Safety Code 96 PWM ratio too high Check the power supply and output wiring Safety Code 97 Amps were not read on startup Safety Code 98 P_RAMPRESET not master Safety Co...

Page 79: ...Safety Code 135 Zero amps PWM too high Safety Code 136 Charge and discharge are enabled Safety Code 137 Bad preset checksum in ram Safety Code 138 Discharge amps are positive Safety Code 139 Discharge is over 120 watts Safety Code 140 Amps set too low Safety Code 141 Cell detection minutes is zero Safety Code 142 No prev charge screens to show Safety Code 143 Corrupt charge voltage Safety Code 144...

Page 80: ...LECTRIX product you already own To request Refunds or Exchanges of merchandise To request warranty or non warranty repair work To request support via email Email support revolectrix com or phone 301 829 5533 To initiate a case directly on line for any of the above 1 Log on to your account at www store revolectrix com 2 Click the My Account tab 3 Under Support click Contact Support 4 On the case fo...

Page 81: ...ECTRIX If you purchased the unit directly from REVOLECTRIX you may also file a case on line at REVO USA US web store or REVO Intl International web store to start the RMA process If you purchased the product from an authorized distributor or dealer contact the distributor or dealer for further instructions This warranty does not apply to Consequential or incidental losses resulting from the use of...

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