Pulsar 3 User Manual

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lithium NiXX batteries the following programs have been prepared: Disch. (discharge), Charge (charge), Dis.Ch.
(discharge/charge), Ch.Dis. (charge/discharge), Store (charging or discharging packages to a storing voltage
level).
The process parameters can be changed if necessary. Through holding the dial we enter the program window
where we chose the “Parameters” option, which enables us to set all the parameters important for the process
according to our requirements.
And so, for Lixx:
 -exit- – return to memory window.
 Ib:x,xx (only LiXX)– setting the max. balancing current: Ib: 0,00 – no balancing (the voltage of singular cells
will be displayed in the balancer windows); Ib: 0,25 – balancing with a max. current of 0,25A/cell, (for small
capacity packages of 500mAh); Ib: 0,50 – balancing with a current of 0,50A/cell (for packages of 500-
3000mAh); Ib: 1,00 – balancing with a current of 1A/cell (use with all LiFe cells as well as other LiXX cells up
to 2000mAh). The general rule is that the shorter the charging time (charging with higher currents) and the
higher the package’s capacity the higher the balancing current should be.
 Fast – Fastmod – a type of fast, impulse charging of Lixx and Pb batteries. Fastmod, thanks to a special
charging algorithm, greatly accelerates the charging process. After using Fastmod, batteries have a lower
inner resistance, and due to this a better voltage flow during discharging. Depending on the charging
current, the battery’s type, its usage and inner resistance, the charging time may be reduced by even 30%
with only a slightly lower capacity. Fastmod can be used constantly without any negative side effects for the
battery. To make this mode easier to recognize during its use, an animation on the charging battery symbol
is three times faster then during normal charging and the letter “F” is displayed under the animation.,
 Reflex – Reflex mode is also very good for charging LiXX cells. Batteries charged in this way are less likely
to unbalance. Short discharge impulses slow the charging process in a slight way.
 Vc – setting the final charging voltage. If the value differs from the recommended one, an exclamation mark
will be displayed (! Vc). For LiPo this value would be 4,00-4,30V/cell; for LiHV 4,05-4,45 V/cell, for LiIo: 3,90-
4,20V/cell; for LiFe: 3,45-3,75V/cell. It is important to mention, that contrary to popular believe 4,20V/cell is
not the final safe voltage limit for LiPo cells but only a compromise between current delivery ability and life
expectancy. Lower final charging voltage (below the mentioned 4,20V) enhances the battery’s life
expectancy but the charge capacity is lower. We advise using standard settings.
Setting the charging current
After a press of the dial the required current can be set In the memory window, and after confirming (press of the
dial) the limiters’ value. The current’s value can be between 0,1A to 0,25A set in the following intervals: 0,1A
intervals up to 10,0A, 0,5A above 10A. The limiter’s capacity is set from “-,-Ah” (the capacity is not controlled) to
200Ah. Setting the limiter with LiXX batteries is crucial only in special cases.
The loading process is finished when the final charging voltage is reached (1/10 of the set charging current or
reaching 100mA – the lowest charging current possible), or when the Fastmod charge’s end detection notifies so
(if Fast has been enabled).
After all settings meet our requirements we can plug in the battery packages to the charger.
Warning: First connect the balancer cable to the balancer board, then connect the balancer board to the Pulsar 3
charger.
Process set-up – charging Pb cells
Settings for lead batteries are very similar as to the LiXX batteries, and because of that only the differences will be
described below.
Setting the balancer is not an option as far as lead batteries are concerned. Fast and Reflex modes have similar
advantages as in the case of LiXX batteries. The final charging voltage „Vc“ can be changed between 2,25V/cell
and 2,55V/cell. When the value reaches the one suggested an exclamation mark will be displayed (! Vc).
The charging process will end when the final charging voltage will be reached (1/5 of the set charging current or
100mA – the lowest charging current possible) or when the Fastmod detects the end of the process (if Fastmod is
enabled).
Process set-up – discharging (all cell types)
Window description. From top left: set to
discharge; in memory window M 1; LiFe battery
type; discharge current 25A; “-,- Ah” – the limiter is
disabled; balance current 1A (Ib:1,00); Revers
(energy return) is enabled in the memory but, as the

Pulsar 3 Specifications

General

Brand	Pulsar
Model	3
Category	Battery Charger
Language	English