PowerLab 8 User's Guide
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1. this erases session data 9 Disconnect pack 10 Press ENTER to return to User Preset list Details Charge packs in par allel Only use REVOLECTRIX Safe Parallel Adapters and stackable safety banana plugs when charging discharging cycling packs in parallel Connect up to 9 batteries of same chem istry cell count and capacity in parallel by stacking banana plugs Charge as above but enter number of packs at Parallel Packs question e g 2P 3P 4P PowerLab 8 divides current setting equally between packs Details Assumes Choose Power Source at Startup is enabled in the CCS 7 For Full Instructions See enclosed DVD or download from website2. Charger Options Manage Presets and Button Help functions Connect a pack n For balanced charging up to 3A Attach 9 pin connector to Balance Port may require adapter n For balanced charging at any current Attach pack discharge wires to Output jacks using banana cable attach 9 pin connector to Balance Port may require adapter n For non balanced charging Attach pack discharge wires to Output jacks using banana cable Details 6 PowerLab 8 User s Guide Charge dis charge cycle or monitor a pack 1 Apply power and select power source see above 2 Connect pack 3 Press INC or DEC to select desired User Preset then press ENTER 4 For each question press INC or DEC to select correct answer then press ENTER 5 CHECKING PACK indicates PowerLab 8 is attempting to detect attached pack 6 Screen displays preset s chemistry If this matches pack s chemistry press ENTER to start If they don t match just wait for the next prompt then press ENTER to return to the User Preset list 7 During the operation n Press INC or DEC to view data n Press ENTER to change charge current n Press and hold ENTER to stop 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
3. PowerLab 8 User s Guide Using PowerLab 8 Quick reference IMPORTANT To prevent damage to the power source you must specify the power source s voltage and current cutoffs 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 char acteristics any time you change to a different DC power supply or battery You can also specify cutoffs in the CCS Supply tab This quick reference lists common PowerLab 8 tasks What do you want to do To do this Do this Select power source type 1 Apply power 2 Press any button 3 At the Power Source screen use the INC or DEC button to select Battery or DC Power Supply i e what is currently powering the PowerLab 8 4 Press ENTER to display User Preset list Navigate the menus n In the User Presets list Press INC and DEC to scroll through User Presets Press and hold INC or DEC to scroll rapidly n In the User Presets list Press ENTER to set up to charge with the displayed preset n In menus Press INC and DEC to scroll through options Press and hold INC or DEC to scroll rapidly n In menus Press ENTER to select the displayed option and move to the next screen n Press BACK to go back one screen n Press and hold BACK to go directly to the User Presets list from any location n Press INC DEC i e simultaneously to access Preset Settings
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