Instruction Manual EVolution
Dear customer, We are delighted that you have decided to purchase the PowerBox Evolution from our range. We wish you every success with your new PowerBox Evolution, and hope you have loads of fun with it. 1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The PowerBox Evolution is a modern power supply system containing all the electronic components required to power modern receivers, servos and models.
2. CONTROLS The illustration below shows the essential control elements: Servo Outputs Sockets for external LEDs Voltage indicator LEDs Battery Sockets SET button LEDs for power-on status LED for activation and battery type selection Inputs (from receiver) Switch button for batteries I and II SensorSwitch socket connect as shown: www.powerbox-systems.
3. FIRST STEPS, THE UNIT IN USE a) Connections - First plug in all the servos to the desired channels. The channel assignment is left up to you; for example, input 4 corresponds to output 4. - Connect the receiver to the PowerBox Evolution using the six patch-leads supplied in the set. Power is fed to the receiver via these leads. - Now connect the SensorSwitch to the appropriate socket on the unit, ensuring that the ribbon cable faces up as shown.
b) The procedure for switching on and off Switching the unit on and off is very simple, and the process effectively prevents accidentally changing the backer’s status. This is the procedure: Locate the SET button on the SensorSwitch and hold it pressed in until the central LED glows red. Now press buttons I and II in turn; the backer is now switched on. Repeat the procedure to switch off: hold the SET button pressed in, wait until the central LED glows red, then confirm by pressing buttons I and II in turn.
This process only takes a few seconds, and is designed to eliminate the danger of accidental changes to the setting. In any case it only has to be carried out once, as your selected battery type is permanently stored in the backer’s EEProm. d) Reading out the minimum value memory The minimum value memory shows you the extent to which the battery voltage collapsed during the last flight.
In 7.4 Volt mode the dissipated power is lower, and this means that the power of your PowerBox Evolution is about 30% higher. By default both voltage regulators are set to 5.9 V. If you wish to use high-voltage servos (HV servos, designed for up to 8.4 V), the PowerBox Evolution allows you to operate the servos on a regulated voltage of 7.4 V instead of 5.9 V. The advantage of a regulated 7.4 V voltage compared with an ‘open’ 8.
To change the output voltage, connect both batteries and switch the PowerBox Evolution on. Now disconnect both batteries from the PowerBox Evolution. Press the SET button and hold it pressed in. With the SET button pressed in, reconnect Battery 1 and Battery 2. The selected setting is indicated by the LED monitor on the PowerBox Evolution: all the LEDs on the appropriate side light up: 1 x flash means that the regulator is now operating at 5.9 V 3 x flashes means that the regulator is now operating at 7.
4. SPECIFICATION Operating voltage: Power supply: 4.0 Volt to 9.0 Volt 2 x 5-cell NiCd or NiMH batteries, 2 x 2-cell LiFe batteries (A123) 2 x 2-cell LiPo/LiIon batteries, 7.4 Volt Current drain: Switched on: approx. 80 mA Switched off: approx. 4 µA Dropout voltage: approx. 0.25 V Max. receiver/servo voltage: 2 x 10 A (stabilised), according to cooling measures Peak 2 x 20 A Servo sockets: 16 sockets, 6 channels Temperature range: -30°C to +75°C Dimensions: 93 x 67 x 19 mm (incl.
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7. SERVICE NOTE We are anxious to offer good service to our customers, and to this end we have set up a Support Forum which deals with all queries concerning our products. This relieves us of a great deal of work, as it eliminates the need to answer frequently asked questions time and again. At the same it gives you the opportunity to obtain help quickly all round the clock – even at weekends. All the answers are provided by the PowerBox Team, guaranteeing that the information is correct.
8. GUARANTEE CONDITIONS At PowerBox-Systems we insist on the highest possible quality standards in the development and manufacture of our products. They are guaranteed “Made in Germany”! That is why we are able to grant a 24 month guarantee on our PowerBox Evolution from the initial date of purchase. The guarantee covers proven material faults, which will be corrected by us at no charge to you.
9. LIABILITY EXCLUSION We are not in a position to ensure that you observe our instructions regarding installation of the PowerBox Evolution, fulfil the recommended conditions when using the backer, or maintain the entire radio control system competently. For this reason we deny liability for loss, damage or costs which arise due to the use or operation of the PowerBox Evolution or which are connected with such use in any way.
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