Pulsar LA00011 dimensions Special Features, Settings, Technical Data, Terminals/Display/Operation

• Intuitive, logical navigation

• Autostart timer from 0 to 99 mins

• Storage for user-defined programs

LA00011

USER GUIDE

Order No.:

41550

LRP electronic

Wilhelm-Enssle-Str. 132-134, 73630 Remshalden, Germany Tel.: int+49-71 81-40 98-0, Fax: int+49-71 81-40 98-30

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!WARNING NOTES

•Only use the PCC to charge quick-chargeable nickel-cadmium or nickel-metal- hydride-battery packs. If you try to charge other cell types (e.g. lead, lithium-ion, etc.), it may cause damage to the cells or the PCC.

•Avoid any contact of your PCC with water or other liquids.

•Never cover the cooling slots on the PCC. Only place your PCC on constant- temperature surfaces. Never place on carpets or cloths.

•Never allow the PCC to operate without supervision and never keep your PCC connected to a power supply, car battery or battery pack when it is not in use.

•Only charge serially switched battery packs containing 1 to 8 cells. Never charge parallel switched cells.

SPECIAL FEATURES

PCS-2 (Peak Capacity System):

The voltage charge curve of NiMH cells may vary considerably at the start of charging due to cell construction. Conventional chargers interpret this incorrectly as delta peak reached and terminate the charging process (false peak). The PCC includes the LRP-exclusive PCS-2 which contains advanced algorithms to detect this phenomenon: This ensures reliable full charging. PCS-2 allows the perfect full charge of all cell types by means of an adjustable delta peak and high-precision digital-filter detection of all parameters throughout the entire charging process. The PCC signals full charge and end of charge by an alert buzzer that sounds for 4 minutes at 3-second intervals.

Auto Restart System:

As a worldwide innovation, the PCC continues to charge after the input voltage fails and displays the duration of the power failure if it last longer than 3 mins. A total power failure at races is no rarity and this feature allows you to fully charge your battery packs within the remaining time at increased charge current. The PCC keeps you informed of the length of the charge interruption. Example: “Int14min“ (for 14 min interruption) is displayed in alternating sequence.

Changing the current during a charge:

The charge current can be changed during a charge by pressing INC+ or DEC- without interrupting the process. This change in not stored. The next time you start charging, the device takes the data settings stored under “Settings”. Refer to PCS-2.

PWM Circuit:

The PCC ensures efficient charging through the use of the latest digital technology.

There are many benefits here:

a)maximum charge current even at low input voltage

b)maxium charge current already for 1-to 4-cell battery packs

c)very low heat dissipation

d)more charges out of a car battery since the charger has a higher efficiency

Autostart Timer:

This handy feature lets you preselect when you want to start the PCC for a charge session; adjustable from 0 to 99 mins.

SETTINGS

The PCC is supplied with factory settings which you can customize in the Main menu under “Settings”. The values you change under “Settings” are stored automatically. You can compose your personal charge profile which you can retrieve at any time.

To reset your PCC to factory settings, proceed as follows:

•Disconnect input voltage

•Hold down MENU key while reconnecting the input voltage.

Dear Customer,

By purchasing the Pulsar Competition Charger (called PCC) you have selected one of the most advanced battery- and motor-management systems. Through the use of the latest digital technology, the product achieves very high performance and reliability. The following features give the PCC decisive benefits (see later for detailed description):

• Blue backlit LC display with 2x16 characters

• 3 professional devices in one (charge, discharge, motor run-in)

• Multiprotection system (triple protection + integrated fan)

•Digital microprocessor-controlled with PCS-2 and auto-restart system

•PWM circuit for efficient charging under all conditions

Don’t forget to read the complete instructions for use carefully before you start to operate the PCC. Make sure you have understood all the points.

TECHNICAL DATA

Dimensions	100x153x70 mm	Discharge current		10 A
Weight	600 g	Cut-off voltage		3.6 - 6.0 V
Input voltage	11 to 15 V	Motor run-in function		2.0 to 7.2 V
Charge type	linear & flex	Matching		yes
No. of cells	1 to 8	Auto restart-system		yes
Charge current	0.1 to 8.0 A	Multiprotection system		3-way
Trickle current	0.0 to 0.4 A	LC display	blue backlit, 2x16
Delta peak	5 to 80 mV	LED		blue
PCS-2	yes	Keys		4
Autostart timer	0 to 99 mins	Integrated, program-controlled fan		yes

• Always comply with the charging instructions of the battery manufacturers and matchers and never exceed their specifications (refer to the additional sheet for adjustment tips).

• Never use a power supply with more than 15 V output voltage.

Never try to operate the PCC directly from a 110/230 VAC power source! For best performance, we recommend the LRP Powersupply (#43150).

• Make sure you connect the terminals with the correct poalrity, on both the input and output sides! Red indicates the positive pole and black the negative pole.

•New chargers may produce a slight odor in the first few hours of service due to materials curing inside the device.

•If individual cells in the pack heat up excessively, immediately stop the charging process.

TERMINALS/DISPLAY/OPERATION

The PCC was developed with the main objective placed on easy operation of all features. Intuitive navigation by means of 4 keys makes it very easy to use and the 2-line LC display offers perfect, reliable control of all parameters.

Input

MENU

DEC -

LED

INC +

START/STOP

Output

Keys:

MENU	Scrolls / jumps through the function list
DEC -	Decrements the underscored value.*
INC +	Increments the underscored value.*
START/STOP	Next program step / Start a program / Cancel a running program

* Key has high-speed function for rapid setting (hold down key to change value faster).

Displays:

Active function Charge current Time elapsed since start

Battery or motor icon Voltage at output connectors Capacity