User manual PowerBox Source
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PowerBox-Systems − World Leaders in RC Power Supply Systems
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 sys-
tem requirements. We have managed to reduce the backer’s size by optimi-
sing 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 smartphone and a BlueCom Adapter, or a laptop or
PC using our USB interface.
CORE pilots, in particular, can control all aspects of the PowerBox Source
from the transmitter without any extra accessories.
Reecting 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 CORE telemetry system. An additional teleconver-
ter is not required for Futaba.
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.