Revolectrix PowerLab 8 Touch User Manual

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When the Cell Count exceeds 8 (the maximum that can be charged on PowerLab chargers), then the
Pack Count count is automatically incremented to 2. This is done to discourage (but not totally prevent)
creating a BumpTag which couldn’t be charged with existing chargers.
When a multi-pack battery is bumped for charger setup, a “Multiple Packs” screen will pop-up to ask how
those multiple packs should be charged – either in Parallel on a single charger (the current selected
charger), or Separate using 2 chargers (the current selected charger plus the charger immediately after
it). So in the example below, the 12S 5500 pack was bumped with charger 1 selected, then Separate was
selected. Notice that the tabs for chargers 1 and 2 have been “bound” to show that those 2 chargers are
now setup to charge together – their setup is automatically copied and when you press ‘Go’, both
chargers will be started together, and control will remain “bound” together until the setup is cleared.
BOUND CHARGERS
NOTE: Multi-pack batteries can also be setup with separate BumpTags, each
one as a single pack, each bumped and started separately. This is the
preferred method if the packs are ever separated and used/charged
individually since the individual battery history would be tracked correctly.

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.

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