Revolectrix PowerLab 8 Touch User Manual

PowerLab Touch Series Battery Workstations
User’s Guide
BUMP Firmware v4.06 and later
APPLIES TO THE FOLLOWING MODELS:
POWERLAB 6 TOUCH (PN: LC06S40AT-MC)
DUAL POWERLAB 6 TOUCH (PN: LC06S40ATDIC-MC)
POWERLAB 8 TOUCH (PN: LC08S40AT-MC)
DUAL POWERLAB 8 TOUCH (PN: LC08S40ATDIC-MC)
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Updated: 12/18/2017

Revolectrix PowerLab 8 Touch Specifications

General

Input Voltage	10-30V DC
Number of Channels	1
Touch Screen	Yes
Data Logging	Yes
Display	Color LCD
Balance Port Current	1A
USB Port	Yes
Battery Types Supported	LiPo, LiFe, LiIon, NiMH, NiCd, Pb
Cell Count	1-8S (LiPo/LiFe/Li-ion), 1-30 cells (NiMH/NiCd), 2-24V (Pb)

Summary

Cabling and Installation – The Basics

Connecting External CellPro PowerLabs

Configuring CellPro PowerLabs for BUMP Control

Connecting Packs

General Info

Safe Parallel Balance Charge (Lithium Only)

Operation – Overview of User Interface

Status Screen - Primary Information

Status Screen – Secondary Information Tabs

Operation – Battery Workstation Setup

Operation – Using BumpTags

Charge Operations: Accurate, Normal, Fast

Operation – Using Battery Presets

Operation – Using Manual Operation

Settings Menu Overview

Power Supply Settings

Feature Controls

Settings – Power Supplies

Settings – Feature Controls

BumpTag Installation

BumpTag Configuration

Factory Ratings

Sets hard limits for battery capabilities, written once for safety.

Standard Ratings

Defines essential battery parameters like chemistry, cells, capacity, and C-rating.

Advanced Ratings

BumpTag User Settings

Charge and Discharge Rates

BumpTag Analysis Data

Copying BumpTags

Upgrading Firmware

Revolectrix CCS Mobile App

Enabling Battery History Upload to CCS App

Troubleshooting

'Lost Data Link' Safety Code

Addresses issues with lost communication links due to excessive noise.

White Screen on Power-Up

Diagnoses causes for a blank white screen during power-up.

Erratic Fuel Gauge Readings

Resolves issues with erratic fuel gauge readings caused by incorrect BumpTag configuration.

REVOLECTRIX Limited Warranty