Power supplies
Dual PowerLab 8x2 is one of the highest power RC battery maintenance devices
available. Running full power, it can deliver 1344W per channel to batteries during
charge. To achieve this, even on an 8 cell Li battery, it must boost the input voltage. This
means the Dual PowerLab 8x2 may draw up to 1600W from the input power supply.
To take advantage of Dual PowerLab 8x2’s full power capability, the power source
should be 39.53V DC (higher voltage does not improve output power), and capable of
delivering a minimum of 40A to Dual PowerLab 8x2’s input. Per Ohm’s law, 39.53V x
40A = 1581W. However, it is generally not advisable to pull 100% of available power
from a DC power supply. Therefore, if you want to attain 1344W of output power to an 8s
Li battery, the power supply should be capable of 1700W or higher for best results.
Likewise, if you don’t need Dual PowerLab 8x2’s full output power, it can operate from
much lower power sources. Use the steps outlined in Set Smart Power Management to
configure Dual PowerLab 8x2 to never exceed the maximum capabilities of your input
source(s), whether DC power supply or Lead Acid battery.
See also
CCS Supply tab
Note: Unstable power supplies can damage the charger. To help reduce risk
to the charger observe the following:
· When powering more than one Charger/Battery Workstation from the
same supply, ensure that all connected chargers are idle (not charging)
when connecting the second or third charger. Alternatively, connect all
chargers to the supply before the supply is powered up.
· When powering the Charger/Battery Workstation from an automotive
battery (Pb) installed in a vehicle, do not start or stop the vehicle’s
engine unless the charger is idle, or disconnected from the automotive
battery (Pb).
· During charging, if the charger reports “Supply Unstable” determine
and address the cause. The cause may be related to the supply, the
wiring, or the stability of the AC source when a generator is used.
· In the case of Dual PowerLab, avoid connecting one of the channels to
the supply while the other channel is in a charge session. Either wait
until the session has completed, or abort the session before connecting
the second channel to the supply. Alternatively, connect both channels
to the supply before starting a charge cycle on either channel.
· When powering any Revolectrix Cellpro Charger or Battery Workstation
using the E-Fuel 1200W/50A power supply: 1) first connect the Power
Supply to AC power BEFORE connecting the charger to the Power
Supply; 2) set the voltage on the Power Supply so it is within the
operating range of the Cellpro Charger or Battery Workstation you will
be powering; 3) wait at least 15 seconds; 4) then connect the Cellpro
Charger or Battery Workstation to the Power Supply; 5) conversely,
disconnect the Cellpro Charger or Battery Workstation from the Power
Supply BEFORE disconnecting the Power Supply from AC power
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