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Revolectrix PowerLab Touch Series User Manual

Revolectrix PowerLab Touch Series
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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)
© 2015, 2016, 2017 FMA,Inc.
Updated: 12/18/2017
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Revolectrix PowerLab Touch Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandRevolectrix
ModelPowerLab Touch Series
CategoryBattery Charger
LanguageEnglish

Summary

About PowerLab Touch Battery Workstations

About BUMP Technology

PowerLab Touch Battery Workstation Features

Hardware Capabilities

Controller Interface

Details the touchscreen, BUMP wireless interface, Bluetooth, USB OTG, processor, and data ports.

Charger Engines

Describes the charger engines, including processors, balance connectors, and per-cell balancing.

Model Comparisons

Presents a table comparing different PowerLab Touch models' specifications.

Cabling and Installation – The Basics

Connecting External CellPro PowerLabs

Single External CellPro PowerLab, Single Power Source

Illustrates connecting one external PowerLab to a single power source.

Connecting Two External CellPro PowerLabs

Single Power Source

Shows how to connect two external PowerLabs to a single power source.

Multiple Power Sources

Illustrates connecting two external PowerLabs to multiple power sources.

Configuring CellPro PowerLabs for BUMP Control

Connecting Packs

General Info

Covers general rules for connecting balance and discharge wires for various battery types.

Single Pack Connections

Balanced LiPo Charge/Discharge

Illustrates the connection for a single pack balanced LiPo charge/discharge.

Unbalanced Charge/Discharge

Illustrates the connection for a single pack unbalanced charge/discharge.

Safe Parallel Balance Charge

Lithium Only

Shows the connection diagram for safe parallel balance charging of lithium batteries.

Operation – Overview of User Interface

Status Screen - Charger Tabs

Explains the main Status Screen, charger tabs, and how to navigate between charger states.

Status Screen Information

Primary Information

Details the primary information displayed on the Status screen, including pack details and controls.

Secondary Information Tabs

Describes the secondary information tabs available on the Status screen for more data.

Detailed Status Tabs

Pack Tab Details

Details the "Pack" tab, showing state information and potential power limiting factors.

Cell Volts Tab

Explains the "Cell Volts" tab, displaying measured cell voltages and bypass indicators.

More Status Tabs

Cell IR Tab

Describes the "Cell IR" tab, showing internal resistance values for cells.

Supply Tab

Explains the "Supply" tab, displaying power supply voltage, amperage, and wattage information.

Final Status Tabs

Temp Tab

Details the "Temp" tab, showing the reported internal temperature of the selected charger.

Setup Tab

Explains the "Setup" tab, showing configured values for operations and fuel tables.

Operation – Battery Workstation Setup

BumpTag Attached to Battery

Describes the ideal scenario of attaching a BumpTag directly to a battery for unique identification.

Shared BumpTag for Multiple Batteries

Explains using a single BumpTag for multiple batteries of the same type.

Battery Preset Setup

Details using Battery Presets for storing management details for specific battery types.

Manual Operation Setup

Introduces Manual Operation for one-off tasks without BumpTags or Presets.

Operation – Using BumpTags

Battery Details Screen

Explains the Battery Details screen shown after bumping a BumpTag, including BumpID and ratings.

Monitor Operation

Standard Charge Operations

Storage Charge Operation

Discharge Operation

Analyze Cycle Operation

Operation – Using Battery Presets

Operation – Using Manual Operation

Settings Menu Overview

Name Setting

Setting the device name for display in the CCS mobile app.

Power Supply Settings

Configuring and selecting power supplies for the chargers.

Feature Controls Settings

Enabling and configuring software and user interface features.

Calibrate Touchscreen

Launching the touchscreen calibration wizard.

Settings – Power Supplies

Basic Setup: Single Power Supply

Settings – Feature Controls

Upload Battery History

Enables caching and upload of battery history to the CCS mobile app.

Enable Battery Presets

Enables Battery Presets, showing the Presets list on the idle screen.

Multi-Pack Setup

Controls how charger setup is performed for multi-pack batteries.

Parallel Charging Control

Manages how parallel charging works, with options like Auto, Notify, or Disabled.

Disable Manual Charging

Hides the Manual Operation button to prevent its use.

Disable Settings Access

Hides the Settings button, preventing access to charger preferences.

Auto-Start on Pack Connect

Automatically starts the charger when a setup and pack are connected.

BumpTag Installation

BumpTag Attached Directly to Battery

Describes the ideal scenario of attaching a BumpTag directly to a battery for unique identification.

BumpTag Attached to Battery Container

Suggests attaching BumpTags to battery containers for micro-size batteries.

BumpTag Attached to Keychain or Object

Offers methods for attaching BumpTags to keychains or small objects for stationary batteries.

BumpTag Attached to Model Using NFC

Explains using NFC-enabled mobile devices to scan BumpTags attached to models.

BumpTag Configuration

Factory Ratings

Explains Factory Ratings, which set hard limits for battery capabilities and are write-once.

Standard Ratings

Lists essential standard ratings like Chemistry, Cells, Capacity, and Pack Max.

Advanced Ratings

Covers advanced ratings like Charge Max C, Cell Max/Min Volts, and Cell IR.

Multi-Pack Batteries Configuration

Multi-Pack Settings

Battery Ratings for Multi-Packs

Displays battery rating settings, including Pack Count for multi-pack configurations.

Multiple Packs Setup Mode

Describes the "Multiple Packs" screen for selecting setup modes for multi-pack batteries.

BumpTag User Settings

Battery Settings Examples

Shows examples of user settings for charge/discharge rates and termination voltages.

BumpTag Analysis Data

Battery Settings (Storage, Operation, Balance)

Displays user settings for Storage Charge Termination, Default Operation, and Balance Leads.

Setup New BumpTag

Guides on setting up a new BumpTag with battery details and ratings.

Copying BumpTags

Upgrading Firmware

PC Firmware Update Utility

Details the PC Firmware Update Utility for upgrading firmware over USB.

Revolectrix CCS Mobile App

CCS Mobile App Capabilities

Explains the app's capabilities, including real-time monitoring and firmware upgrades.

Enabling Battery History Upload to CCS App

Troubleshooting Common Issues

'Lost Data Link' Symptom

Addresses the 'Lost Data Link' symptom, suggesting power supply tests and ferrite chokes.

Ferrite Chokes for Noise Reduction

Details the application of ferrite chokes to reduce noise and improve communication.

White Screen on Power-Up Symptom

Explains causes for a white screen on power-up, including firmware corruption or touchscreen pressure.

Fuel Gauge Reading Issues

Support Options

REVOLECTRIX Limited Warranty

Warranty Limits and Exclusions

Details the specific conditions and actions that are not covered by the product warranty.

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