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Expansion Channel Mode
In Normal Mode, the Dual PowerLab channels operate completely independently.
Connect either or both channels to individual computer USB ports, and run multiple
instances of CCS. Each Dual PowerLab 8x2 communicates with a separate instance of
CCS.
In Expansion Channel Mode, the (normally) independent Dual PowerLab channels are
connected via each unit’s PC port. Use this mode when you want to charge multiple,
similar packs with reduced button presses. Expansion Channel Mode is a modular
approach to maintaining similar batteries: the batteries must be the same chemistry, but
the cell counts can be different.
As delivered, all DPL channels are configured to ru
n as a “Primary” or “Master” unit. In
the OPTIONS menu, you designate one of the channels
as an “Expansion” channel, ,
e.g., Expansion Ch. 1, Expansion Ch. 2, etc. Communicating through the PC ports, the
Primary channel controls the operations of the Expansion channel
—power source
setups, options and presets. The Expansion channel keypad is disabled except for one
function than enables it to be made Primary again:
INC + DEC to display the OPTIONS
menu.
To operate in Expansion Channel Mode:
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Packs must have the same chemistry, since one preset controls charging, discharging
or cycling on both DPL channels.
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Packs can have different cell counts provided that the selected preset is set to auto-
detect the cell count.
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Packs can be at different levels of charge at start.
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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 Dual PowerLab 8x2 as the primary unit, and assign the
other a unique Expansion Channel address. On each Dual PowerLab 8x2 channel:
a. Press INC + DEC to display the Options menu ( Choose TASK? ).
b. Press INC or DEC until you see Charger Options , then press ENTER .
c. In the Charger Address? screen, select PRIMARY CHANNEL for the primary
channel (likely Ch 1), or select EXPANSION CH. n for the other channel (you
must specify a unique channel address), then press ENTER .
d. As needed, set other options.
e. Press and hold BACK to exit options.
3. Connect a pack to each unit.
4. On the Primary unit:
a. Select the User Preset appropriate for all packs, then press ENTER .
b. Answer all the questions and initiate charging.
c. Dual PowerLab 8x2 displays CHECKING PACK to see whether a pack is
connected at each channel. If packs are connected, then...
d. Verify that the preset chemistry matches the
packs’ chemistries by pressing
ENTER .
Note: In Expansion Channel Mode, every Dual PowerLab 8x2 channel must
have a battery connected, otherwise the Primary channel will invoke a Safety
Code.