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West Mountain Radio
Operating Manual
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Powerpoles: When a Charge/Discharge test is not running, or
during the Discharge cycle of a Charge/Discharge test, these poles
will be open. During a Charge cycle, these power poles will close
(short) and the WMR Charger Interface and the CBA Software
can read the current drawn by the battery from the charger unit.
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Green LED: This is lit when the CBA software has connected
to the WMR Charging Interface board. NOTE: There is a green
power LED also.
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Yellow LED: This is lit when the CBA software is currently
performing a Charge/Discharge test. It will go dark when test is
complete.
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Red LED: This is lit when the CBA software is currently in a
charging phase of a Charge/Discharge test (the power poles are
closed and the charging unit is connected to the battery).
When starting a charging cycle, the CBA software will close both the
OUT-A and OUT-B relays and leave them closed for the duration of the
cycle. If this is not compatible with charging unit in use or if needing
more flexible options, contact WMR and support may be added to the
charging unit.
While performing a charging cycle, the CBA software will look for a
high on either IN-A or IN-B to signify a charge complete. If this is not
compatible with the charging unit unit in use or if needing more flexible
options, contact WMR and added support may be added to the charging
unit.
Typical Setup
The CBA and battery are both connected in parallel to the indicated
Powerpole connector. When the test is in Discharge the relay on the
Charger Interface board is open and creates an open circuit. Similarly,
during charge mode, the CBA acts as an open circuit while the Charger
Interface board relay is closed and the battery is charged. A setup
diagram is shown on the next page.
