Pulsar LA00011 User's Manual
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1. from 0 to 99 mins SETTINGS The PCC is supplied with factory settings which you can customize in the Main menu under Settings The values you change under Settings are stored automatically You can compose your personal charge profile which you can retrieve at any time To reset your PCC to factory settings proceed as follows e Disconnect input voltage e Hold down MENU key while reconnecting the input voltage Dear Customer By purchasing the Pulsar Competition Charger called PCC you have selected one of the most advanced battery and motor management systems Through the use of the latest digital technology the product achieves very high performance and reliability The following features give the PCC decisive benefits see later for detailed description e Blue backlit LC display with 2x16 characters e Intuitive logical navigation e 3 professional devices in one charge discharge motor run in Autostart timer from 0 to 99 mins e Multiprotection system triple protection integrated fan e Storage for user defined programs e Digital microprocessor controlled with PCS 2 and auto restart system e PWM circuit for efficient charging under all conditions Don t forget to read the complete instructions for use carefully before you start to operate the PCC Make sure you have understood all the points TECHNICAL DATA Dimensions 100x153x70 mm Discharge current 10A Weight 600g Cut off voltage 3 6 6 0 V2. l 06 85V 1838mah C Done Avg 06 21V oiana aE ecaeaeeace D dei Letra MENU fede oe MENU Mat Dischg 0128s Mat5 0A 0938s Mat Dischg 0678s Done 0938s Matching 06 05V 0355mah gt 802V 2605mAh gt amp os s5v 1838mah _ LSOZOIV Z6 5MmAN AOA aE AA ER RA AA MAAA ARN a eS Inp1 2 5V 22m44sV Done Avg 06 21V MENU i09 21V 1727mAh 07 01V 2605mAh TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE The PCC is protected against faults and operator errors by the Multiprotection System Faults are displayed on the LCD Some faults may interrupt the charging session Display Possible Cause Response CAUTION gt Wrong battery polarity Operation interrupted after 4 s warning buzzer BATTERY FAILURE gt Short circuit at output returns to Main menu gt Battery defect gt No contact to battery gt Input voltage too low Resumes automatically when input gt gt INTERRUPT POWER FAILED No input voltage voltage restored Connector on PS car battery gone gt No of cells on discharge gt 7 Interrupted after 4 s warning buzzer returns to Main menu CAUTION VOLTAGE TOO HIGH Current consumption of motor is gt 9 5 A Interrupted after 4 s warning buzzer CAUTION Armature shartad to Mai CURRENT TOO HIGH mature shorter returns to Main menu gt No contact to motor LCD LCD stays dark no function gt change the fuse Fan Fan is program controlled and only runs when necessary If fan still doesn t
3. COMPETITION PROFESSIONAL BATTERY amp MOTORMANAGEMENT USER GUIDE Order No 41550 EFELECTIVFONIC LRP electronic Wilhelm Enssle Str 132 134 73630 Remshalden Germany Tel int 49 71 81 40 98 0 Fax int 49 71 81 40 98 30 WWW LRP ELECTRONIC DE Witch enna Only use the PCC to charge quick chargeable nickel cadmium or nickel metal hydride battery packs If you try to charge other cell types e g lead lithium ion etc it may cause damage to the cells or the PCC Avoid any contact of your PCC with water or other liquids Never cover the cooling slots on the PCC Only place your PCC on constant temperature surfaces Never place on carpets or cloths Never allow the PCC to operate without supervision and never keep your PCC connected to a power supply car battery or battery pack when it is not in use Only charge serially switched battery packs containing 1 to 8 cells Never charge parallel switched cells SPECIAL FEATURES PCS 2 Peak Capacity System The voltage charge curve of NiMH cells may vary considerably at the start of charging due to cell construction Conventional chargers interpret this incorrectly as delta peak reached and terminate the charging process false peak The PCC includes the LRP exclusive PCS 2 which contains advanced algorithms to detect this phenomenon This ensures reliable full charging PCS 2 allows the perfect full charge of all cell types by means of an adjustable delta peak and high pr
4. ENU Scrolls jumps through the function list DEC Decrements the underscored value INC Increments the underscored value START STOP Next program step Start a program Cancel a running program Key has high speed function for rapid setting hold down key to change value faster Displays Active function Charge current Time elapsed since start Battery or motor icon Voltage at output connectors Capacity PROGRAM STRUCTURE Motor Run In 0512s k 05 0V 06 82mAh SET Charge Current 4 0A SET Charg Mode Linear MENU press alls Ga meen ecto i automatic Oa ANC SET Charge Current The charge current can be set variably from 0 1 A to 8 0 A If not otherwise specified by the battery manufacturer the quick charge current should be max twice the nominal capacity for Sub C cells typically used in model making SET Trickle Current This current which flows after delta peak cutoff is adjustable from 0 0 A to 0 4 A to achieve the highest possible voltage for NiCd cells Set this function to Off for NiMH cells SET Charge Mode The PCC comprises two charging processes 1 Linear charge at constant charge current Usual process for competition batteries 2 Flex charge current is interrupted by short discharge pulses Optim
5. IN You can use this function in a number of ways e g e Running in the motor or motor brushes check for excess current consumption e Powering com lathes e Powering 7 2 V soldering irons The voltage setting you can change this during operation current and operating time are displayed SET Motor Run In Voltage The voltage is continuously variable from 2 0 V to 7 2 V We recommend a voltage of 4 0 V for running in motor brushes The special run up electronics allow trouble free running in of motors with very high no load currents and low number of turns when you set the charger to low voltages MATCHING This fully automatic matching program allows you to determine the actual performance of your packs before using them Battery packs change during their life span Use the PCC to detect the actual quality of your packs This prevents nasty surprises The Matching feature uses the values stored under Settings The pack is first discharged then charged and finally discharged At the end of the process the pack capacity and the average discharge voltage are displayed cat as oo E pee ATIN on TAA MENU Charge D Peak 30mV START MENU Charge l Autostart 00 min Trickle off 1 09 21VV 1727mAh 08 63V_ 2933mAh_ Ce arte ETETE CC C eee PE eae aida ake Inp12 5V 22m44sV i TrkO 1A 35m12s j MEND Done 0938s 09 21V 1727mAh 1_08 63V__ _ _2933mAh i MENU Discharge 0678s 4 07 25V 2605mAh Discharge
6. Input voltage 11 to 15 V_ Motor run in function 2 0 to 7 2 V Charge type linear amp flex_ Matching yes No of cells 1to8 Auto restart system yes Charge current 0 1 to 8 0A Multiprotection system 3 way Trickle current 0 0to0 4A LC display blue backlit 2x16 Delta peak 5 to 80 mV LED blue PCS 2 yes Keys 4 Autostart timer 0 to 99 mins Integrated program controlled fan yes Always comply with the charging instructions of the battery manufacturers and matchers and never exceed their specifications refer to the additional sheet for adjustment tips Never use a power supply with more than 15 V output voltage Never try to operate the PCC directly from a 110 230 VAC power source For best performance we recommend the LRP Powersupply 43150 Make sure you connect the terminals with the correct poalrity on both the input and output sides Red indicates the positive pole and black the negative pole New chargers may produce a slight odor in the first few hours of service due to materials curing inside the device If individual cells in the pack heat up excessively immediately stop the charging process TERMINALS DISPLAY OPERATION The PCC was developed with the main objective placed on easy operation of all features Intuitive navigation by means of 4 keys makes it very easy to use and the 2 line LC display offers perfect reliable control of all parameters Input MENU START STOP Keys M
7. ecision digital filter detection of all parameters throughout the entire charging process The PCC signals full charge and end of charge by an alert buzzer that sounds for 4 minutes at 3 second intervals Auto Restart System As a worldwide innovation the PCC continues to charge after the input voltage fails and displays the duration of the power failure if it last longer than 3 mins A total power failure at races is no rarity and this feature allows you to fully charge your battery packs within the remaining time at increased charge current The PCC keeps you informed of the length of the charge interruption Example Int14min for 14 min interruption is displayed in alternating sequence Changing the current during a charge The charge current can be changed during a charge by pressing INC or DEC without interrupting the process This change in not stored The next time you start charging the device takes the data settings stored under Settings Refer to PCS 2 PWM Circuit The PCC ensures efficient charging through the use of the latest digital technology There are many benefits here a maximum charge current even at low input voltage b maxium charge current already for 1 to 4 cell battery packs c very low heat dissipation d more charges out of a car battery since the charger has a higher efficiency Autostart Timer This handy feature lets you preselect when you want to start the PCC for a charge session adjustable
8. ive a replacement charger free of charge despite the product defect but you will have to pay for the operator errors as listed below You can also return the defective product directly to LRP This applies both to the warranty claims operator errors and defects which occur outside the warranty period If you have a warranty claim you must send in the cash receipt and a description of the defect We hope you will appreciate that in this case our engineers must test the returned product to make sure that an operator error was not the cause for the defect Outlay lumpsum costs for operator error within warranty period e No or damaged power cord approx 18 Housing damaged approx 20 e Water in housing water damage approx 36 PCB components damaged approx 23 e Solder on PCB approx 36 Repair prices plus statutory VAT Maximum repair costs for operator error are 50 of original purchase price LRP products are manufactured to extremely stringent quality criteria Since we cannot supervise the proper use of our products we can accept no liability for direct or indirect damage of any type arising from their use or occurring to the property of the user and or third parties Therefore any use of this product shall take place at the user s own risk The warranty claim may not exceed the value of this product in any case By putting this product into operation you accept the above conditions and assume full responsibility f
9. izes the crystalline structure of the cell interior and hikes performance for older and less used packs SET D Peak delta peak You only obtain the best battery full charge if you overload the battery slightly In practice it isn t overcharged but at optimum full charge The battery voltage drops at the end of the charging process delta The size of the drop delta peak is adjustable in the range from 5 mV to 80 mV The higher the value the hotter the battery will be at charge end We recommend you start with the factory setting of 20 mV DISCHARGE The 10 A discharge circuit of the PCC was specially developed to discharge 6 and 7 cell battery packs since these are the numbers of cells used in competition 4 and 5 cell battery packs can also be discharged However in this case the discharge current is smaller The PCC informs you about all the data relating to the battery pack e g discharge time capacity and average voltage By discharging your battery pack on the PCC after use you obtain vital information about residual capacity for the next time you use your motor or change gear ratio This also maintains your battery packs in good order For best maintenance we recommend the use of LRP Discharger 41350 SET Discharge Voltage The cut off voltage can vary from 3 6 V to 6 V depending on the number of cells We recommend a cutoff of 0 9 V per cell This means 3 6 V for a 4 cell pack or 5 4 V for a 6 cell pack MOTOR RUN
10. or the use of this product Defects outside of warranty period Defective products can also be returned to your dealer or directly to LRP electronic for repair or replacement outside of the warranty period General warranty conditions The figures specified by LRP electronic concerning weight size charge current or other are intended as guidance values only LRP electronic can accept no formal liability for such specifications as different values may result from technical changes made to the product in the interests of technical progress
11. run there is no fault Input Low If input voltage too low the PCC will continue to charge and set the charge current automatically to make sure full battery charge is achieved If this function is active Inp Low appears in the LCD alternating with the input voltage reading You cannot increase the charge current manually Fuse The PCC has an additional internal fuse which protects the charger from irreparable damage if operated incorrectly The PCC is supplied with a replacement fuse It is easy to replace Proceed as follows Make sure that nothing is connected to the PCC Slacken two screws in the housing base and fold open the housing Remove the defective fuse Insert a new fuse and then close the PCC L YEAR FU LL WAR RANTY ONLY VALID FOR GERMANY AUSTRIA AND SWITZERLAND LRP electronic grants 1 year full warranty on the Pulsar Competition Charger from the date of purchase Your dealer is entitled to replace the charger after verification of the cash receipt and a simple visual inspection Before you make a claim concerning this product please check all the other components on your model and refer to the Troubleshotting Guide to exclude other fault sources The only restrictions we make are for gross operator errors such as water damage mechanical damage improper tampering inside the device cut wires incorrect connection to mains or voltage overload In these cases your dealer will offer you a partial warranty You will rece
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