ProgressiveRC 8 PowerLab - Manual (Page 31)

Charge/discharge/cycle packs in parallel
PowerLab 8 can charge, discharge or cycle up to nine LiPo or A123 packs in parallel.
Parallel operations can save a lot of time, but you must follow these rules:
Always use Safe Parallel Adapters (available at the REVOLECTRIX Web site). Never
use standard adapters.
Connect only one pack per Safe Parallel Adapter. Daisy-chain multiple adapters!
Parallel operations using Safe Parallel Adapters requires that you connect both the
balance wires and discharge wires to the PowerLab 8.
Always observe proper polarity!
Packs must have the same cell count.
Packs must be the same chemistry.
The best way to connect discharge wires in parallel is to stack the plugs on the safety
banana cables like this:
Charging proceeds like single-pack charging , except at the Parallel Packs? question,
use INC and DEC to specify the number of packs connected in parallel. PowerLab 8
multiplies the preset’s charge/discharge rates by the number of “P” selected.
See also
Connect packs: Configuration C
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