REVLC08S40A-SPAX2 PowerLab 8 V2 Battery Workstation Manual

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Using the Charge Control Software
About the CCS
The free PowerLab 8 Charge Control Software (CCS) gives you unparalleled ability to customize the PowerLab 8.
In order to connect the PowerLab 8 to the computer and use the CCS, you are required to use one of the FMA PC
USB Interfaces; either the FUIM2 or the FUIM3.
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Download and install the Charge Control Software
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Monitor pack voltage, cell voltage and other data during
Cells tab
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charging
Initiate and control charging from CCS
Cells tab
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View charge data in real-time graphs
View > Graphs command
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Change graph update interval
View > Preferences > Graphing Update
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Rate command
View cell internal resistance during charging
Int. Res. tab
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Monitor supply voltage and current during charging
Supply tab
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Specify default power source type, and set power source
Supply tab
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operating parameters
Update PowerLab 8 firmware
Firmware tab
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Update Library Presets
Firmware tab
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Restore factory User Presets
Firmware tab
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Configure, save and load PowerLab 8 options
Options tab
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Modify User Preset parameters
Presets tab
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Show, hide, reorder, save and load presets
Presets tab
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Correct preset errors
Errors tab
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Generate a custom fuel table (Fuel Wizard)
Tools > Generate Fuel command
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Run multiple CCS instances
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