Revolectrix Dual PowerLab 8x2 User Manual

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expected. Default charge rate setting is 3.3A Manual. Max Auto Amps parameter is
default to 6A for this preset which means that this preset will not exceed 6A max charge
rate during AUTO charge. Other defaults: discharge rate setting is 1A, discharge voltage
2.8V/cell.
A123 1100 mAh Non Bal. 1-5s
Optimized for non-balance charging A123, 1100 mAh battery packs (balance wires not
required on the pack). Fuel Table is optimized for this specific battery type and capacity.
Selectable charge rates include 1C AUTO or 10 mA to 10A manual. Optimization is for
faster charging with termination settings of C/10 and max of 15 min timeout for C.V.
mode. This preset is not capable of charging every cell in the battery to exactly 100%
because it does not have access to individual cell voltages. Imbalance will be present at
the end of charge; however, A123 cells are not as sensitive to this problem.
Nevertheless, charging A123s using the balanced charge preset(s) is recommended
whenever possible. This preset may also be used for LiFePO4 type batteries which have
similar charge characteristics. When using LiFePO4 batteries, Fuel Gauge readout may
not be accurate and AUTO charge rate may be higher or lower than expected. Max Auto
Amps parameter is default to 3A for this preset which means that unless you alter it, this
preset will not exceed 3A max charge rate during AUTO charge. Default charge rate
setting is 2.2A manual. Because this preset is not restricted by the balance connector, it
can handle 1-5 cells of this battery type only. Other defaults: discharge rate set-ting is
1A, discharge voltage 2.8V/cell.
A123 1100 mAh Non Bal 8s Fixed
Optimized for non-balance charging A123, 1100 mAh battery packs (balance wires not
required on the pack). Fuel Table is optimized for this specific battery type and capacity.
Selectable charge rates include 1C AUTO or 10 mA to 10A manual. Optimization is for
faster charging with termination settings of C/10 and max of 15 min timeout for C.V.
mode. This preset is not capable of charging every cell in the battery to exactly 100%
because it does not have access to individual cell voltages. Imbalance will be present at
the end of charge; however, A123 cells are not as sensitive to this problem.
Nevertheless, charging A123s using the balanced charge preset(s) is recommended
whenever possible. This preset may also be used for LiFePO4 type batteries which have
similar charge characteristics. When using LiFePO4 batteries, Fuel Gauge readout may
not be accurate and AUTO charge rate may be higher or lower than expected. Max Auto
Amps parameter is default to 3A for this preset which means that unless you alter it, this
preset will not exceed 3A max charge rate during AUTO charge. Default charge rate
setting is 2.2A manual. This is an example of a fixed-count preset. It will not auto-detect
the cell count of a battery pack. It is designed specifically for an 8 cell A123 pack. If your
A123 pack has a different number of cells, copy this preset to an EMPTY preset slot,
rename it, and alter the “Cells” parameter found in the “Detection” tab of the CCS.
Otherwise, you may find an A123, fixed cell preset already designed for your battery in
the Preset Library of the Dual PowerLab 8x2 or within the CCS. Other defaults:
discharge rate setting is 1A, discharge voltage 2.8V/cell.
A123 All Cpcty Storage Charge
Special A123 preset (any capacity) designed to storage charge or discharge a balanced
battery up or down to 3.335V per cell. Dual PowerLab 8x2 will automatically determine
whether a charge or discharge process is required. This preset will balance charge to
storage level, but terminates discharge on the lowest cell in the pack. Upon discharge
termination, Dual PowerLab 8x2 does incorporate CC/CV discharge algorithms for
precise terminating voltage. Manual charge rate setting is required when using this
preset and ranges from 10 mA to 10A. Charge and discharge termination voltage can be
independently adjusted to further assure termination accuracy. Fuel Table is optimized
for A123 2300 mAh batteries. Optimization is for faster charging with termination settings

Revolectrix Dual PowerLab 8x2 Specifications

General

Brand	Revolectrix
Model	Dual PowerLab 8x2
Category	Battery Charger
Language	English