Pulsar 3 User Manual

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Setting double processes (also cycles) is conducted in an identical way as the charge and discharge processes
separately. Additionally we can set the following parameters:
 Rep*01 – number of cycles from 1 to 99
Please bear in mind that the “Pause” value set in the setup concerns only the pause time between the processes
(e.g. charging – pause – discharging – pause - …).
Setting the currents in double processes
For example for Dis.Ch. (discharging/charging) – after a press of the Rotary knob in the memory window, we set
the desired discharge current and, after confirming it (press of the dial), we set the charge current and after
confirming it we may set the limiter value. We proceed in a similar way with Ch.Dis. (charging/discharging).
Process set-up – Store / Condit (storing LiXX cells)
Window description. From top left – “Store”
process window after plugging in the package; the
battery is charged in about 94%, has an 8,3V
voltage (4,1V/cess). 2s-LiPo package, the
difference between singular cells is 0,01V.
From top right – information window: TC current
temperature; charging voltage Vs: (48,4V); energy consumed Cs: (0Ah); last process information – 12 LiFe cells;
charged by 0,779Ah
The “Store” function (storing) leads to cell voltage in the package, till it reaches the storing level (see Batteries
table (parameters)), through discharging and charging. A package prepared by such a function may be stored for
a longer time. Pulsar 3 automatically recognizes if the package has to be charged or discharged and after
plugging the package, it starts the process required to do this.
Warning: all packages with a balancing connection must always be plugged in the following order – first the
balancer, then the charging cable. Thanks to this the charger will always recognize the right amount of cells in the
package! It is important to check if the number of cells in the package has been properly recognized before
starting the process. After adjusting the number of cells, if necessary, we can start the process by pressing the
Rotary knob.
First, choose the appropriate memory window that is to be programmed (from M 1 to M 20). Secondly, enter the
program window by holding the dial, where the “Mode & Accu” option is selected. Here the battery type is chosen
and then Store. (storing),
The process parameters can be changed if necessary. Through holding the dial we enter the program window
where we chose the “Parameters” option, which enables us to set all the parameters important for the process for
a particular battery type.
And so:
 -exit- – return to memory window
 Ib:x,xx (only for LiXX) – setting the max. balancing current: Ib: 0,00 – no balancing (the voltage of singular
cells will be displayed in the balancer windows); Ib: 0,25 – balancing with a max. current of 0,25A/cell, (for
small capacity packages of 500mAh); Ib: 0,50 – balancing with a current of 0,50A/cell (for packages of 500-
3000mAh); Ib: 1,00 – balancing with a current of 1A/cell (use with all LiFe cells as well as other LiXX cells up
to 2000mAh). The balancer is active regardless of the cell’s voltage.
 Revers – a return of energy to the supplying battery (car battery) helps reaching a higher discharge power.
When setup (as the “higher power”) blocks this function, but it will be enabled the memory window a dash
will be displayed before the “Revers” sign (-Revers). When this function will be enabled In the setup, the
dash will disappear from all memory Windows, in which Revers is present, and the function will be enabled
(the dash will be replaced by a „√“). To easily recognize if the energy return is in progress during the
process, a discharge animation will be displayed three times faster than during discharge without the energy
return. WARNING: enabling the energy return when the charger is supplied by an AC adapter may lead to
damage to the adapter!
 Ve – storage voltage setting. If the set value is other than the recommended settings, an exclamation Mark
will be displayed (! Ve). It can be set for: LiPo 3,60-3,90V/cell; Li-Ion 3,55-3,85V/cell; LiFe 3,15-3,45V/cell.
Condit = is a triple process which makes it easier to check the capacity of a battery pack before storage. Three
processes will start automatically: charge > discharge (capacity check) > charge to storage voltage.
The process will be stopped when the reduced current’s value will reach below 1/10 of the set current or below
100mA (the lowest possible current).

Pulsar 3 Specifications

General

Brand	Pulsar
Model	3
Category	Battery Charger
Language	English