PowerBox Systems PowerBox Source Manuel utilisateur

Instruction Manual

Powerbox

Source

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Dear customer,

we are delighted that you have decided to purchase the PowerBox Source power

supply from our range. We hope you have many hours of pleasure and great

success with your PowerBox Source.

The PowerBox Source is a logical development of the successful BaseLog,

taking due account of requests from customers and modern telemetry system

requirements. We have managed to reduce the backer’s size by optimising the

heat-sink design, and as a result the PowerBox Source is now also suitable for

small models with high power requirements. This small energy package offers

enormous performance reserves, and compares very well even with larger battery

backer systems.

The unit can be connected to an optional small O-LED screen which provides a

display of all battery data even when the backer itself is inaccessible in the model.

However, the full capability of the PowerBox Source can still be exploited even

without the screen: the Data socket enables the user to access all settings either

using a laptop or PC and using our USB interface.

ATOM/CORE pilots, in particular, can control all aspects of the PowerBox Source

from the transmitter without any extra accessories.

Reecting the current state of technology, all battery-relevant data can now be

transferred to the transmitter via the telemetry system. The PowerBox Source

can transfer telemetry data to Jeti, Graupner, Multiplex and Futaba transmitters

as well as the ATOM/CORE telemetry system. An additional teleconverter is not

required for Futaba.

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The PowerBox Source can be set to any of four different output voltages:

5.9 V – 7.4 V – 7.8 V and unregulated; in the latter case the battery voltage is

passed through with minimal loss. The MPX inputs and outputs are tted with

retaining clips / lugs to prevent the connectors slipping out when subjected to

severe vibration.

FEATURES:

+ High performance

+ Optimised cooling

+ Small size

+ Optional OLED screen, 128 x 64 pixels

+ Four different output voltages

+ Suitable for use with all battery types

+ Can be controlled by the switch or USB interface

+ Supports ve different telemetry systems: PowerBox P²BUS,

Jeti EX-Bus, Futaba S.BUS2, Multiplex M-Link, Graupner Hott

+ Redundant regulator design

+ Suppression of servo feedback currents

+ Protection against electro-static discharge

+ Integral regulator monitoring

+ Can be updated using the USB Interface

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1. CONNECTIONS, CONTROLS

Telemetrie socket USB socket

Regulated output

to receiver

Switch socket

Battery inputs

Display socket

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2. INITIAL STEPS, OPERATING THE BACKER

a) Connections

First connect the receiver to the PowerBox Source using the patch leads supplied

in the set. If your receiver features an MPX high-current input, use the MPX/MPX

patch lead. If you have any vacant sockets, the second connection can be made

by connecting an MPX/JR patch lead to a servo socket on the receiver.

CAUTION: If your receiver is tted with an integral battery backer, connect

both sockets to the servo sockets; in this conguration the receiver’s battery

backer function is bypassed. Now connect the Sensor Switch to the appro-

priate socket on the backer. If your model is subject to severe vibration, we

recommend securing the ribbon cable at one additional point at least. If the

connector should fall out, this would have no effect on the backer’s switched

state, but it would prevent you switching it off.

The batteries can now be connected to the backer’s MPX inputs, taking care to

maintain correct polarity. We recommend the PowerPak 2.5X2 ECO or PRO,

or - for larger models - the PowerPak 5.0X2 ECO or PRO.

If you prefer to use other makes of battery, or packs you have prepared

yourself, please take particular care over polarity, as the regulator ICs will be

destroyed if you connect a battery with reversed polarity. In order to minimise

power losses we decided against providing reverse polarity protection. The +

symbol is visible on the case cover.

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If you wish to display all the battery-relevant data on your transmitter screen,

connect the Tele output of the PowerBox Source to the receiver’s Telemetry

input before switching the system on.

- PowerBox ATOM/CORE

By default the PowerBox Source is set up for the P²BUS. Connect the Tele out-

put on the Source to the receiver’s P²BUS socket. The PowerBox can now be set

up from the transmitter, and the telemetry data can be transferred.

- Jeti EX-Bus

Connect the backer’s Tele output to an EX-BUS capable receiver input.

- Futaba S.BUS2

Connect the backer’s Tele output to the receiver’s S.BUS2 port. A teleconverter is

not required. Select the “Load new” point in the Telemetry Sensor menu in order

to empty all the telemetry elds. Set the “PowerBox sensor” to slot 16.

- Multiplex M-Link

Connect the backer’s Tele output to the receiver’s Tele port. The telemetry value

addresses can be set on the PowerBox Source.

- Graupner Hott

Connect the backer’s Tele output to the receiver’s Tele port. The PowerBox

Source appears as a “General Electric” module at the transmitter.

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b) Switching on and off

The procedure for switching on and off is very simple, and represents an effective

means of preventing accidental switching. This is the procedure:

Press the SET button on the Sensor Switch, and hold it pressed in: the central LED

lights up red to indicate that the unit is ready for switching. Continue holding the

SET button pressed in while you press buttons I and II in turn. The backer is now

switched on with both batteries.

Switching off requires the same procedure, exactly as described: hold the SET

button pressed in and wait until the central LED lights up red. Now press buttons

I and II in turn.

Note: The PowerBox Source stores its last switched state. This means that a

backer switched off using the Sensor Switch remains switched off. Once swit-

ched on, the backer can only be switched off again using the Sensor Switch.

Intermittent contact or a break in contact while the unit is operating cannot

switch the backer off.

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c) Settings

There are several methods of entering settings, such as battery type and output

voltage:

- Using the Sensor Switch and the optional OLED screen (Order No. 4766)

Locate the SET button on the switch, and hold it pressed in for about four to ve

seconds: this causes the menu to open. The cursor can be moved using buttons

I and II. If you wish to adjust a value, press the SET button. The value can now be

altered using buttons I and II. Press the SET button again to conrm the selected

value.

In this menu you can set the battery type, battery capacity, your preferred output

voltage and the telemetry system in use.

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CAUTION:If you intend to select an output voltage higher than 5.9 V you must

make certain that all the consumer units connected to the system - including

servos, receiver and gyro - are approved for HV use. You will nd information on

this point in the operating instructions supplied with these components.

d) Resetting residual capacity

After each charge process it is important to reset the residual capacity display.

The crucial factor determining the remaining battery charge is always battery

voltage, and the capacity display can also be very helpful in detecting defective

or ageing batteries. For example, if little capacity has been drawn from the pack,

but the voltage display already indicates a at battery, it is essential to check that

battery.

The residual capacity can be reset by holding buttons I and II pressed in simulta-

neously for about two seconds.

- Using the USB Interface and PowerBox Terminal

Download the free PowerBox Terminal program from our website, and install it

on your computer. Connect the USB Interface to the PC or laptop and connect

the Uni connector to the PowerBox Source’s Data input. Select PowerBox Source,

and follow the on-screen instructions.

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3. SPECIFICATION

Operating voltage 4.0V - 9.0V

Power supply 2S LiPo, 2S LiIon, 2S LiFePo, 5S NiCd/NiMH

Current drain Power-on state 85mA

Current drain Standby 10µA

Maximum load current Peak 2x20A

Drop-out voltage 0.3V

Output voltage 5.9V / 7.4V / 7.8V / 8.4V

Screen OLED 128 x 64 pixels (optional)

Supported telemetry systems PowerBox, Jeti, Futaba, Graupner, Multiplex

Dimensions 54 x 88 x 23 mm

Weight 77 g

Weight Sensor Switch 15 g

Temperature range -30°C to +85°C

4. SET CONTENTS

- PowerBox Source

- SensorSwitch

- 3 PowerPatch-leads (1x MPX / MPX and 2x MPX / JR)

- 4 rubber grommets and brass spacers

- 4 retaining screws

- Operating instructions in English and German

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