ProgressiveRC 6 PowerLab - Manual (Page 5)

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About PowerLab 6
Simple to operate: just connect PowerLab 6 between a power source and a pack,
select a pack-specific preset and start charging, discharging, cycling or monitoring. No
jumpers, plugs or dials to set! During Auto Charge, PowerLab 6 automatically
determines pack capacity and sets optimal current, then dynamically adjusts charge
rate as needed. Alternatively, select manual charge rates from 10mA to 40A.
Supports both balanced (depending on chemistry) and non-balanced charging (with
certain safety limitations) of the following chemistries:
• LiPo (1s to 6s balanced, 1s to 2s unbalanced; maximum charge rate of 2.0A for
unbalanced charging).
• Li-Ion (1s to 6s balanced, 1s to 2s unbalanced; maximum charge rate of 2.0A for
unbalanced charging).
• A123©/LiFePO4 (1s to 6s balanced, 1s to 8s unbalanced; maximum charge rate
of 20A for unbalanced charging).
• LiMn (1s to 6s balanced, 1s to 2s unbalanced; maximum charge rate of 2.0A for
unbalanced charging).
• NiCd (1s to 19s; maximum charge rate of 20A).
• NiMH (1s to 19s; maximum charge rate of 20A).
• 6V, 12V, 24V Lead Acid (Flooded, Gel, AGM, SLA).
Holds up to 25 user configurable presets (User Presets), optimized for the different
chemistries, providing charging strategies for most common RC charging needs. Also
holds up to 50 Library Presets. When using the free Charge Control Software, the
number of custom presets is virtually unlimited and will grow over time to meet
industry needs. Replace and customize presets to match your battery inventory.
During balanced charging, each cell is balanced independently, providing exceptional
charging safety and elevating RC packs to the safety level of cell phones. Typical
packs of up to 4Ah capacity charge in 40 minutes or less using charger’s 3C Auto
Current Mode.
Latest technology provides the ultimate in safety—even charges packs having hidden
physical damage without danger of fire. A pack will not charge if individual cell
voltages don’t equal total pack voltage.
Cell balancing to 78μV accuracy with a tolerance of 6mV and automatic over-charge
protection assure longest pack life. Automatic temperature monitoring prevents pack
over-charging at low ambient temperatures and charger damage at high ambient
temperatures. Cold weather settings adjustable per preset.
Selectable modes: charge only, discharge only, cycle (charge/discharge any number
of times) and monitor (no charge or discharge, just measure pack voltage).
Selectable discharge:
• Internal discharge 10mA to 8A, 50W max.
• Regenerative discharge 10mA to 40A, 1000W maximum when powering the
PowerLab 6 from a Lead Acid battery. Regenerative discharge takes most of that
energy and puts it back into the input battery. For example, when you discharge
a LiPo pack for storage, you will be recharging your Lead Acid input battery.
Multifunction backlit display lets you select presets, replace default presets from a
library and shows charging data such as individual cell voltages, charge current,
supply voltage, and amount of charge (mAh) put into pack. Plus, the unique Fuel
display shows percent capacity remaining in a pack.