ProgressiveRC Multi4 FMA Cellpro - Manual (Page 15)

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Monitoring charging operations
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When you start a charge at the charger, the CCS opens a dialog that enables you to save the
charge graph.
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To save the graph: Enter a name for the graph, navigate to the directory where you want
to save it, then click Save. (If you keep the default name and location, the graph previ-
ously saved there will be overwritten.)
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To prevent saving of the graph: Click Cancel.
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To monitor cell voltages, total pack voltage and related charging parameters during charg-
ing: Click the Cells tab.
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To view charge parameter graphs: View > Graphs . In the Graph window:
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To view volts for individual cells: View > Cell Volts .
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To view total pack voltage: View > Pack Volts .
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To view current: View > Amps .
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To view fuel level: View > Fuel .
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To print a graph: File > Print .
Limiting charger input current
The charger will draw up to 5A to deliver its 4A maximum output current. The high input cur-
rent is required when the input voltage must be boosted to drive packs having larger numbers
of cells in series. The charger monitors input current from the power supply, and automatically
reduces pack charge current if it determines that the power supply can’t keep up.
You can also manually limit the charger’s input current so the charger will not draw more power
than the supply can provide. If you know your power supply is rated for 3A output, for example,
you can limit the charger’s input current to 3A. This feature prevents damage to power supplies,
such as bench supplies, having low to moderate output currents. (Be aware that limiting charger
input current may increase pack charge times.) When the charger is powered from a high current
source (such as a car battery), you can override manual current limiting to provide maximum
pack charging current.
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To monitor supply voltage: Click the Supply tab.
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To manually set input current limiting:
1. In the Supply tab, select the desired maximum current in the Current Limit dropdown list.
2. Click the Update Charger button.
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To override manual input current limiting at the field without using the Charge Control Soft-
ware:
1. Press and hold the charger’s Mode button.
2. Connect the charger’s input cables to the power source.
3. When you see characters in the charger’s LCD display, release the Mode button.
Note: If manual input current limiting is in effect, you must repeat this procedure each
time you apply power to the charger if you want the charger to operate at full input cur-
rent.
Setting charger options
1. Click the Options tab.
2. Set options as desired.
3. Click Update Charger.
Graphs available depend on
the selected User Preset.