Emcotec PowerCube HBS Operating Manual

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Page 2 Operating Instructions Version 1.0 Page 2 of 36...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Operating Instructions Version 1.0 Contents 1. Preface ..................... 4 2. Safety Instructions................5 3. What does HBS stand for?............. 6 4. HBS Connection Scheme ............... 7 5. Characteristics ................8 5.1. Usage in an Electrical Motor Powered Model......8 5.2. Usage in a Combustion Engine Powered Model ....11 6.
Page 4: Preface
UAV's has influenced the development of EMCOTEC products. All products are manufactured at EMCOTEC GmbH in Germany on our own production line. Extensive optically and electronically end tests for every system, which leaves...
Page 5: Safety Instructions
Operating Instructions Version 1.0 2. Safety Instructions In general, all connecting lines should be run so that they do not come into contact with moving or hot parts of the model (such as servos, gears or mufflers). The HBS (20V…75V) can be driven by high voltages but must be according to IEC 60449 rules.
Page 6: What Does Hbs Stand For
Do not expose the HBS to any extremely hot or extremely cold temperatures, moisture or humidity. This would lead to danger of malfunction, damage or decreased efficiency. Only use accessories approved by EMCOTEC with the HBS. 3. What does HBS stand for? HBS stands for Hybrid Battery Supply. Hybrid means "bundled, interbred or mixed".
Page 7: Hbs Connection Scheme
Operating Instructions Version 1.0 4. HBS Connection Scheme Rear: Hint: The HBS can get very hot depending on withdrawn power. Therefore, the total aluminum housing is used as heat sink. Page 7 of 36...
Page 8: Characteristics
Operating Instructions Version 1.0 5. Characteristics The HBS is available in two versions mend for different usages. Both systems differ only in their input voltage range. Version 1: HBS with 10V … 36V input voltage • Intelligent energy management system for combustion powered models.
Page 9 Operating Instructions Version 1.0 Right here the HBS adds to it: It disburdens the pilot's everyday life remarkably and makes sure there are less or even no errors during charging of the batteries. BEC was yesterday – HBS is today The reason for the PowerCube ®...
Page 10 Operating Instructions Version 1.0 The HBS constantly recharges the receiver battery, thus, the receiver battery is rarely discharged. Only when the flight battery fails, the receiver set is supplied by the receiver battery only. Hint: As long as the average of the withdrawn current is lower than 1.4 amps (average current consumption of the receiver set) the system acts as an "unlimited"...
Page 11: Usage In A Combustion Engine Powered Model
HBS are to be built in (one HBS for each battery). All Inputs (Input) of the HBS' are connected together and put onto one single charging connector (e.g. EMCOTEC Part No. PC4205). Now one single car battery suffices to be connected and all three...
Page 12 Operating Instructions Version 1.0 Because no charging program, no cell number and no charging current must be selected and no balancer must be connected, charging is simple as never before and can be conducted practically after every flight. Simply connect a car battery after landing the model – ready. Due to recharging after every flight, batteries can be much smaller as usual.
Page 13 Operating Instructions Version 1.0 Storage-Function A so called storage function rounds up the performance of the HBS. If the (receiver) battery is to be unused for a longer period of time (e.g. winter pause) a 5 second push onto the button activates the storage mode.
Page 14 Operating Instructions Version 1.0 PowerCube batteries must not be removed from the model for recharge and can remain built in. Just some other outstanding safety features of the HBS are over-load protection, low-discharge protection, equalizing, reverse polarity protection, shortcut protection, over temperature cutoff and recognition of battery errors.
Page 15: Recommended Accessories
PC4240 PowerCube battery charging / balancing cable - Variant 20cm PC4200 EMCOTEC Charging Socket PC4205 EMCOTEC Charging Socket with Status LED's PC4220 Charging Cable for Charging Socket - Variant 180cm PC4220 Charging Cable for Charging Socket - Variant 250cm PC4010...
Page 16: Mounting
Operating Instructions Version 1.0 7. Mounting The HBS can be mounted onto a board using M3 screws. We recommend mounting on vibration dampers (Part No. A86200). That assures for good air flow and vibration damping. 8. Connecting the Supply Batteries For connection of the supply voltage (= external charging voltage) on the HBS a normal JR/Uni battery patch cable or a servo cable with disconnected pulse line suffices.
Page 17: Connecting The Receiver Battery
Operating Instructions Version 1.0 9. Connecting the Receiver Battery All 2S Lithium-Polymer batteries are suitable as (receiver)-batteries for charging. We recommend using PowerCube LiPo batteries. These are equipped with today's highest grade available cells from KOKAM. This assures for very long life performance. The capacity indication of the HBS is calibrated to PowerCube LiPo batteries and shows the most precise results for them.
Page 18 Operating Instructions Version 1.0 Hint: The charging end voltage of the HBS is 8.2 volts (although 8.4 volts are permissible). This lowers the provided capacity of the battery by approx. 18%. An 800mAh battery therefore has only effectively approx. 650mAh of capacity, a battery with nominal 2400mAh just under 2Ah effective capacity.
Page 19: External Status-Led
"Status Output" switches 5 volts and can be loaded with a maximum of 60mA. The EMCOTEC charging socket with status LED (Part No. PC4205) has two integrated LED's which illuminate the outer ring of the charging socket. The charging socket is suitable for two HBS (e.g. for dual current supplies) and can display the status of two HBS.
Page 20: Electrical Powered Model
Operating Instructions Version 1.0 11.1. Electrical Powered Model In this example the receiver set is powered by a receiver battery. Switches and so on are not shown. 11.2. Electrical Powered Model with Dual Supply In this example the receiver set is powered by a dual current supply with two receiver batteries.
Page 21: Combustion Engine Powered Model
Operating Instructions Version 1.0 11.3. Combustion Engine Powered Model In this example the receiver set is supplied by a receiver battery, the ignition by an additional battery. The HBS isolates the two batteries in order to avoid disturbance between the ignition system and the receiver set.
Page 22: Combustion Engine Powered Model With Dual Supply
In this case, one LED in the charging socket corresponds to the receiver set the other to the ignition system. For DPSI dual current supplies from EMCOTEC both receiver batteries are always 100% discharged identically. Therefore, it suffices to display the state of one battery.
Page 23: Operating
Operating Instructions Version 1.0 12. Operating After finishing all connections, the HBS is activated either by applying an external voltage or by pushing the button. After turning the HBS on all LED's are lit for optically control ("walking light" – LED's light in sequence). Now, the HBS tests for correct battery connection.
Page 24 Operating Instructions Version 1.0 Charging Process If an external voltage is connected to the HBS the internal charging system will start charging, even if the battery is fully charged. With a fully charged battery, the charging system turns itself off after a few minutes.
Page 25: Storage-Mode
Operating Instructions Version 1.0 13. Storage-Mode Lithium-Polymer batteries should not stored fully charged during long operating pauses (e.g. in winter times). Storing a fully charged battery reduces its life performance considerably. The best charging state of the battery is at delivery. Therefore, the HBS allows reestablishing this state by a single button press.
Page 26 Operating Instructions Version 1.0 Hint: No external voltage must be connected to the input of the HBS because the charging system would be activated. The storage mode then can not be activated or will be interrupted. The charging state of the receiver battery must be >= 70% otherwise the Storage-Mode can not be activated.
Page 27: Summarizing The Hbs-Functions
Operating Instructions Version 1.0 14. Summarizing the HBS-Functions Power On Process The HBS activates either via the button or by connecting an external voltage source. All five capacity-indicating LED's (20 / 30 / 50 / 70 / 90%) turn on in sequence for 100 milliseconds. Power Off Process The HBS turns itself off automatically after one minute if no external voltage is supplied and no balancing was active within this minute.
Page 28: Led-Codes (Error- And Status Indications)
Operating Instructions Version 1.0 Storage Function The Storage-Function is activated by pressing the button 5 seconds and, at the same time, if there is no external voltage connected, the center tap of the battery is connected correctly and both cell voltages exceed 3.81 volts.
Page 29: Ext. Led At "Status Output
Operating Instructions Version 1.0 Charging State Control: frequent blinks: little charged so far less frequently blinks: a lot charged so far continuously on: battery fully charged Error Indication: fast blinks (10 times per second) Short Flashes: standby-operation (no ext. voltage) Hint: The less the external LED blinks the fuller the battery.
Page 30: Internal Led "Status
Operating Instructions Version 1.0 15.2. Internal LED "Status" 15.3. Summary Table State Display Standby, i.e. Capacity-Indicating LED's: depending on battery state Internal Status-LED: flashing (30ms on, 1500ms off) no external voltage Status Output: flashing (30ms on, 1500ms off) Capacity <= 10% Capacity-Indicating LED (20%): blinking with 10Hz or totally off when battery deeply discharged Internal Status-LED: blinks with 10Hz...
Page 31 Operating Instructions Version 1.0 State Display Capacity >= 30% Capacity-Indicating LED (30%): continuously on, others off Internal Status-LED: blinks (1000ms on / 1000ms off) external voltage Status Output: 4 * (600ms on / 600ms off), then 1200ms connected (charger pause active) Capacity >= 50% Capacity-Indicating LED (50%): continuously on, others off...
Page 32: Hbs Block Diagram
Operating Instructions Version 1.0 State Display Storage-Mode Capacity-Indicating LED's: depending on battery state with INVERTED DISPLAY no external voltage Internal Status-LED: blinking / flashing (1180ms on / 100ms, then flashing) Status Output: flashing (30ms on, 1500ms off) Center tap missing Capacity-Indicating LED's: blinks with 10Hz Internal Status-LED: blinks with 10Hz Error Condition...
Page 33: Technical Data Of The Hbs
Operating Instructions Version 1.0 17. Technical Data of the HBS 10V to 36V or Supply Voltage 20V to 75V DC (depending on version) Current Consumption without external Voltage at "Input" (no charging operation) < 1.5µA Quiescent Current (turned off) Approx. 6.5mA Quiescent Current Standby Current Consumption with external Voltage at "Input"...
Page 34 Operating Instructions Version 1.0 Connectors JR / UNI, spacing 2.54mm, 3-pin Connector Supply Voltage (Input) JST EH Series, spacing 2.5mm, 3-pin Connector LiPo-Battery (Output) JST PH Series, spacing 2.0mm, 2-pin Connector Plug Status Out Technical modifications and errors excepted! Page 34 of 36...
Page 35: Warranty
Operating Instructions Version 1.0 18. Warranty EMCOTEC GmbH shall issue a 24-month warranty on the "HBS". The guarantee period shall begin with delivery of the equipment by the retailer and shall be not extended by any guarantee repair or guarantee replacement.
Page 36: Declaration Of Conformity
Copyright information: This manual is copyrighted by EMCOTEC GmbH. All rights reserved. This document may not be copied either entirely or in part, nor may it be transferred to any type of medium or translated into any other language without the express written approval of EMCOTEC GmbH.