Instruction Manual PowErBox SourcE
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.
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 BlueCom or USB interface Supports five different telemetry systems: CORE P²BUS, Jeti EX-Bus, Futaba S.
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.
- 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 fields. 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.
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 five 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 confirm the selected value.
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 flat battery, it is essential to check that battery.
5. DIMENSIONS 6. SERVICE NOTE We make every effort to provide a good service to our customers, and have now established a Support Forum which covers all queries relating to our products. This helps us considerably, as we no longer have to answer frequently asked questions again and again. At the same time it gives you the opportunity to obtain assistance all round the clock, and even at weekends. The answers come from the PowerBox team, which guarantees that the answers are correct.
They are guaranteed “Made in Germany”! That is why we are able to grant a 24 month guarantee on our Source from the initial date of purchase. The guarantee covers proven material faults, which will be corrected by us at no charge to you. As a precautionary measure, we are obliged to point out that we reserve the right to replace the unit if we deem the repair to be economically unviable. Repairs which our Service department carries out for you do not extend the original guarantee period.
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