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- Page 1 Solo USER MANUAL INDEPENDENT SHOWROOM VEHICLE BATTERY SUPPORT...
- Page 2 2 Solo User Manual Contents Solo Product Features Package Contents Initial Set Up and Connecting the Solo Using the Solo Using the Information Screens Controlling the Solo Safety features & precautions Technical specification INDEPENDENT SHOWROOM VEHICLE BATTERY SUPPORT...
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Page 3: Solo Product Features
3 Solo User Manual Solo Product Features The Ex-Cell Solo unit is designed to provide support to a vehicle battery where there is no access to mains power. It is comprised of up to three separate Power Packs that constantly monitor the vehicle battery and recharge it after the demonstration of the vehicle’s features. Flexible power independent of mains The unit uses the Power Packs sequentially to keep the vehicle battery fully charged. The Power Packs are charged by a separate charger, which can be plugged into the mains away from the vehicle. Each Power Pack has an equivalent capacity to 24Ah (at 12V) and tests have shown that this is enough to support a typical luxury car in a showroom for up to a week without recharging. Where support is required for a car with fewer electrical features the unit can function with 1 or 2 Power Packs. Hot swappable Power Packs If any of the Power Packs is depleted it can be removed and the unit will continue to operate with the remaining 2 (or 1) Power Packs in place, while the depleted one is recharged. INDEPENDENT SHOWROOM VEHICLE BATTERY SUPPORT... - Page 4 4 Solo User Manual Multiple power outputs As well as providing power to keep the vehicle battery charged the Solo also has 2 USB Charging Ports that can be used to power a tablet, LED lighting, etc. allowing for integration to a lectern. This facilitates the growing industry trend for having interactive information at the side of the vehicles in the showroom. Discrete and lightweight The unit has been conceived and built with the showroom in mind in terms of size and weight. It is light enough to be carried with three Power Packs installed. The Solo is designed to operate in conjunction with a lectern that can hide the unit. If it is not being used in a lectern, it can be positioned underneath the vehicles thereby not impacting showroom aesthetics. INDEPENDENT SHOWROOM VEHICLE BATTERY SUPPORT...
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Page 5: Package Contents
5 Solo User Manual Package Contents The Solo package should contain the following items. Please check the contents to ensure all items are present before installing: 1. Main Solo case with openings for the Power Packs 2. Power Packs (1, 2 or 3) 3. Power Pack blanks (if only 1 or 2 Power Packs) 4. Vehicle connection leads 5. Power Pack charger (with EU and UK connection leads) 6. Elongated cable grabber 7. Pads to protect the Solo and Showroom floor INDEPENDENT SHOWROOM VEHICLE BATTERY SUPPORT... -
Page 6: Initial Set Up And Connecting The Solo
6 Solo User Manual Initial Set Up and Connecting the Solo Before connection Insert the first battery pack into any of the three Power Pack slots. The Solo will start-up and the initial screen (Figure 1) will be displayed. A further two packs can be inserted if required. Before first use, check that the Power Packs are fully charged (the battery packs will typically arrive partially discharged as this is the optimum charge for best shelf life). Each pack can be tested, by inserting it into the unit. The initial screen will give the name of the pack and indicate the current level of charge. If a Power Pack is not fully charged it should be charged using the supplied charger. It is strongly recommended that the vehicle battery is fully charged when the Solo is initially connected. The unit can be used to determine the battery status (see Vehicle charging status on page 10). If you are placing the Solo on the floor under the car, you may want to attach the pads to protect the Solo and the floor when moving the Solo. Connecting the Solo Connect the cable directly to the vehicle battery with the crocodile clips ensuring that the red crocodile clip is connected to the positive (+) terminal and the black clip to the (-) terminal. If required use the elongated cable grabber to pull the cables through the engine bay. Plug the two pole connector into the socket on the underside of the Solo. INDEPENDENT SHOWROOM VEHICLE BATTERY SUPPORT... -
Page 7: Using The Solo
7 Solo User Manual Ensure that the two ends of the leads are connected using the white connector. Once the leads are correctly connected the user screen will show the vehicle connected (see Figures 1/2). When the vehicle is first connected, the Solo is likely to start charging the vehicle battery unless it is fully charged. Using the Solo The user screen on top of the Solo is the main interface that informs showroom staff of the status of the unit. The buttons can be used to retrieve further information and to control the unit including: Status information The information screen will show: The status of the Power Packs • Whether the unit is connected correctly • Whether the vehicle battery is being charged • The status of the vehicle battery • The status of the 2 USB charging ports • Controlling the unit The buttons can be used to: Put the unit in standby • Turn the USB charging ports on and off • Using the Information Screens INDEPENDENT SHOWROOM VEHICLE BATTERY SUPPORT... - Page 8 8 Solo User Manual Once the Power Packs have been placed into the Solo the information screen will come on and the Initial screen is shown (Figure 1). Figure 1 – Initial screen Status of the current Power Pack Charging status Idle – Car Battery is not being charged b. Charging – the Solo is charging the car battery Connection status X – the unit is not connected properly (flashes) b. ✓ - the unit is connected properly Right button Left button Status of USB charging outputs INDEPENDENT SHOWROOM VEHICLE BATTERY SUPPORT...
- Page 9 9 Solo User Manual Initial screen connected If the Solo has been connected correctly and is charging the car battery the Initial screen connected (Figure 2) will be displayed. Figure 2 – Initial screen connected The Solo is charging the car battery. This will only happen if the car battery requires charging The Solo is correctly connected to the car Cycling through the main screens From the initial screen the Right button is used to cycle through the following screens: Initial screen (Figure 1/2) • INDEPENDENT SHOWROOM VEHICLE BATTERY SUPPORT...
- Page 10 10 Solo User Manual Vehicle battery status screen (Figure 3) • Power Pack status screen (Figure 4) • Vehicle battery status From the initial screen if the Right button is pressed the information screen will show the status of the vehicle battery (Figure 3). Figure 3 – Vehicle battery status Status of the active Power Pack Vehicle charging status Amps currently being supplied to the vehicle Voltage of vehicle battery INDEPENDENT SHOWROOM VEHICLE BATTERY SUPPORT...
- Page 11 11 Solo User Manual The Solo is designed to monitor the vehicle battery and switch itself on and off as required to keep the battery charged. When the Solo is charging, the current (A) will indicate anything up to 7A. This is normal and the current will vary dependent upon the battery voltage (V). As the battery charges the voltage will increase, when the voltage reaches between 13.5V and 13.6V at the vehicle battery, the current will fall. Solo is fitted with voltage drop compensation for the output cable, the output voltage at the Solo connector may be higher than that indicated on the display whilst charging at full current. When the charge current falls below 2A the Solo will switch off the charge output and go into the low power ‘idle’ mode. When the battery voltage falls below 12V (for example after a demonstration) the charger is switched back on replacing the used energy in the vehicle battery. Cycling the charger on and off maximises the efficiency of the Solo and therefore maximises Power Pack life. INDEPENDENT SHOWROOM VEHICLE BATTERY SUPPORT...
- Page 12 12 Solo User Manual Power Pack status From the vehicle battery status screen if the Right button is pressed the screen will show the charge status of the three Power Packs. If there are only one or two packs in the unit then this screen will only show the status of the installed packs. Figure 4 – Power Pack status Status of Power Pack 1 (highlighted as it is the pack currently in use) Status of Power Pack 2 Status of Power Pack 3 If a pack is not shown then it is not inserted correctly. If all bars are empty then the Power Pack should be recharged. INDEPENDENT SHOWROOM VEHICLE BATTERY SUPPORT...
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Page 13: Controlling The Solo
13 Solo User Manual Controlling the Solo Standby Mode The Solo can be put into a standby mode when not in use. This will help preserve the life of the Power Packs. To put the unit into standby, press and hold the Left button for 2 seconds and the standby screen (Figure 5) will be displayed. Press and hold the Left button for 2 seconds to remove the unit from standby. Whilst in standby the output will be turned off and will disconnect itself from the vehicle, the two USB charge outputs will also be turned off. Figure 5 – Standby mode INDEPENDENT SHOWROOM VEHICLE BATTERY SUPPORT... - Page 14 14 Solo User Manual USB Charging Ports Solo is fitted with 2 USB high current Dedicated Charging Ports, and is compliant with the following protocols to enable high current charging: USB Battery Charging Specification, Revision 1.2 (BC1.2) - (Used by • Samsung HTC, Motorola & other devices) Chinese Telecommunications Industry Standard YD/T 1591-2009 • Divider Mode - (Used by Apple devices) Device detection is automatic upon insertion of the device or upon enabling of the USB charge output. Devices not compliant with at least 1 of these protocols may be limited to 0.5A Max. Both USB Charging Ports are capable of supplying up to 2A, but are not configured for USB communication. INDEPENDENT SHOWROOM VEHICLE BATTERY SUPPORT...
- Page 15 15 Solo User Manual Turning the USB chargers on/off As well as a 12V output, to maintain the charge of the vehicle battery, the Solo has two USB charging outputs, which can be used for charging a tablet or for low voltage lights. As these outputs have a draining impact on the Power Packs (similar to Bluetooth capability on a mobile phone) they can be independently turned on and off. From any of the main information screens pressing the Left button will cause the pack to enter USB mode (Figure 6) Figure 6 – USB mode USB output currently under control Output from current USB Action for current USB (on/off) INDEPENDENT SHOWROOM VEHICLE BATTERY SUPPORT...
- Page 16 16 Solo User Manual Pushing the Left button will turn on the highlighted USB, which can be seen in Figure 7. Figure 7 – Turning the USB on Current USB output Voltage Indicates that the USB is ON Action for current USB (on/off) Pushing the Left button again will turn the current USB off. When the USB is turned off, it will take a few moments for the voltage to return to 0.0V The Right button is used to cycle through the selection of the current USB and displaying the Exit screen (Figure 8). If the equipment connected to the USB charging output draws too much current or there is a fault, FAULT will be displayed (in position1). INDEPENDENT SHOWROOM VEHICLE BATTERY SUPPORT...
- Page 17 17 Solo User Manual The Exit screen is used to return to the main information screens. Figure 8 – Exiting USB mode Indicates that USB mode can be exited by pressing the Left button Selection of USB charging cable Selection of the correct USB charging cable is important when using a high current charging port. When charging at high current there will be significant voltage loss in the USB cable. Use of extension or poor quality cables can result in reduced charging currents and increase charge times. INDEPENDENT SHOWROOM VEHICLE BATTERY SUPPORT...
- Page 18 18 Solo User Manual It is recommended to use the manufacturers standard charging cable for your device. Solo incorporates charging cable compensation which increases the USB charge voltage at charging rates above 1A, to allow most good quality cables up to 2M to be used without loss in performance. INDEPENDENT SHOWROOM VEHICLE BATTERY SUPPORT...
- Page 19 19 Solo User Manual Recharging Power Packs Power Packs can be recharged either in the Solo or separately. To recharge separately, plug the charger cable into the socket at the top of the Power Pack. For charging of 1, 2 or 3 Power Packs while in the Solo case, the charger should be plugged in to the charging socket on the base of the Solo. Packs will charge individually in the following order: Any Power Packs which are completely discharged will charge first in • pack 1,2,3 order; Once any completely discharged Power Packs have been charged, any • packs requiring top up will then be charged When the charger is initially plugged in the Solo will asses which packs are fitted and their state of charge, this may take up to 2 minutes and during this time the recharging Wait screen will be displayed (Figure 9) INDEPENDENT SHOWROOM VEHICLE BATTERY SUPPORT...
- Page 20 20 Solo User Manual Figure 9 – Recharging Wait screen When charging commences the Recharging screen will be displayed (Figure 10). This screen also shows which Power Pack is being charged and the current capacity of that pack. Figure 10 – Recharging screen When all of the Power Packs are fully charged the Solo will wait to allow the charge cycle to terminate this may take up to 2 minutes, during which time the Wait screen will be displayed (Figure 9) Pressing ‘Next’ whilst re-charging will show the current capacity of each battery pack fitted, the pack being charged will be indicated in reverse text (similarly to discharge). INDEPENDENT SHOWROOM VEHICLE BATTERY SUPPORT...
- Page 21 21 Solo User Manual Whilst recharging the batteries all outputs of the Solo are switched off, once charging is complete the supply to the two USB sockets and the vehicle output will be re-connected. Recharging can be carried out whilst the Solo is in standby, all you need to do is plug the charger cable in and switch on, there will be no display functions in this mode. If recharging is started with the Solo running and standby mode is selected, recharging will continue whilst the Solo is in standby and will end when all 3 batteries are re-charged. When it is first plugged there will be a green indicator light showing on top of the charger. When it is actively recharging thePower Packs this light will turn red. Once recahrging is complete the light will revert to green. INDEPENDENT SHOWROOM VEHICLE BATTERY SUPPORT...
- Page 22 22 Solo User Manual Safety features The Solo is designed to be safe and easy to use in the showroom environment. It can be fitted by non-technical staff and has a number of safety features. ü Do not drive the vehicle with the Solo connected. A parting link is fitted in the output lead, to provide a safe break in the output lead should the vehicle be driven inadvertently whilst still connected to the Solo. ü Fused leads are fitted to ensure that if they remain attached without the Solo, there is no chance of the battery shorting. ü A sensor prevents the Solo powering up unless it is correctly connected to a battery. ü The unit replaces charge at a constant rate of 13.6V maintaining the battery with virtually zero gassing (production of oxygen and hydrogen) which can create a significant fire and explosive risk when compared with charging at higher voltages. ü The use screen provides a clear visual indication if the unit is connected and whether it is charging the vehicle battery or not. ü Do not start the vehicle with the Solo connected. If the Solo is left connected to the vehicle whilst running, the increased voltage on the vehicle battery will cause an ‘overvoltage’ . The charger will be switched off and the output will be disconnected from the vehicle. The display will indicate ‘OVER VOLTAGE’ and the buzzer will sound intermittently. INDEPENDENT SHOWROOM VEHICLE BATTERY SUPPORT...
- Page 23 23 Solo User Manual Precautions The Lithium Ion battery packs are designed with multiple protection features. However they are high energy packs and must not be mistreated. Please follow carefully the instructions for safe use. Mains charging - The Solo should only be charged using the charger provided. The charger should only be plugged into the mains using a standard plug and a mains power supply of 100-240 V AC 50/60 Hz. Liquid - The Solo should not be exposed to liquid of any kind. In addition, no objects filled with liquid should be placed on the Solo. Positioning of the unit - If the unit is not encased or attached to a lectern, care should be taken when placing it below a vehicle. It should be placed away from the wheels to avoid the possibility of driving over the unit and damaging it. Location - The Solo is for indoor use only and must not be left outdoors. Starting the vehicle - The unit must be disconnected before the vehicle is started. Charging the unit - If charging the Power Packs whilst they are in the Solo case the unit should be disconnected from the car. Malfunctions - If the unit stops working whilst under warranty then it should be returned to the supplier. Do not attempt to repair or open the unit. Leads & Connectors - All leads and connectors should be inspected regularly and if any wear or chafing of cables is detected, they should be replaced. INDEPENDENT SHOWROOM VEHICLE BATTERY SUPPORT...
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Page 24: Technical Specification
24 Solo User Manual Technical specification Physical Parameters Size 350mm x 330mm x 85mm (inc handle) (W x H x D) 7.25 kg (Complete unit with 3 x rechargeable battery packs) Weight (Complete unit) 1.95 Kg (Power Pack) Construction ABS polycarbonate mix. Electrical Specification Battery technology Lithium Ion 3 packs: 21.6V @15.6Ah Capacity ~72 Ahr - (Complete unit) ~24 Ahr (Power Pack) Approximately 4 hours per Power Pack using the supplied charger. Recharge Time Warning - Use only the supplied charger. Input Voltage (Charger) 100 - 240 V AC Main output Power: 13.6V +/- 0.05 V, Current: 6 A Interfaces Status 128*64 LCD display for status & control Power: 5V+/0.25V Current: 2 A USB output (*2) Compliant With: INDEPENDENT SHOWROOM VEHICLE BATTERY SUPPORT... - Page 25 25 Solo User Manual USB Battery Charging Specification, Revision 1.2 (BC1.2) Chinese Telecommunications Industry Standard YD/T 1591-2009 Divider Mode Vehicle charging socket Environmental Operating temperature C to 30 Storage temperature C to 60 Relative humidity 0 to 95% non-condensing Operational Protection Current limit Electronically limited at 6 A (2.0A for USB outputs) Unit shutdown if output voltage reaches TBC Over voltage (5.5 V for USB output) Cooling In-built fan Thermal protection Unit shutdown in case of overheating Output remains off if vehicle battery voltage is less Under voltage than 8 V Output cabling is fused for protection purposes at In-line fuses vehicle battery Declaration of conformity INDEPENDENT SHOWROOM VEHICLE BATTERY SUPPORT...
- Page 26 26 Solo User Manual The described product is in conformity with the provisions of the following European directives: 89/336/EEC Council directive on the approximation of the law of the • Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility. Amended by 91/26/EEC, 92/31/EEC & 93/68/EEC 73/23/EEC Low Voltage equipment Directive • 2002/95/EC RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) Directive • (EC) 1907/2006 REACH (Registration, Authorisation and Restriction of • Chemicals) Regulation Assurance of conformance of the described product with the provisions of the stated EC-Directives is given through the conformity of the following standards: Electromagnetic EN61000-6-3: 2007 + A1 2011 Compatibility EN61000-6-4: 2007 + A1 2011 EN 55022 (Radiated) Class B Emissions EN 55022 (Conducted) Class B EN 61000-6-2:2005 EN 61000-4-2: 2009 EN 61000-4-4: 2012 Immunity IEC 61000-4-6: 2009 IEC 61000-4-3: 2006 +A2:2010 IEC 61000-4-5: 2006 Solo case and Powerpacks manufactured in the EU. Safety Compliance This unit satisfies the requirements of safety standard BSEN 60950-1:2006 + A12:2011 When used accordance with the product documentation. INDEPENDENT SHOWROOM VEHICLE BATTERY SUPPORT...
- Page 27 27 Solo User Manual Precautions (Powerpack Charger only) To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock carefully follow these instructions Usage - This charger is suitable only for use with Ex-Cell Solo Unit. Maintenance - There are no user serviceable parts inside the charger, do not disassemble Location - The charger is for indoor use only and must not be left outdoors. Technical Specification Physical Parameters Size ? * ? * ? Weight 0.62Kg Electrical Specification Input Voltage 85V ~ 264VAC universal full range or 120V ~ 370VDC Frequency 47-63 Hz Input Current <1.4A@115V, 0.7A@230V AC input, full load condition Inrush Current <70A@230VAC, Cold start at 25℃ ambient Leakage Current <0.75mA@240VAC input INDEPENDENT SHOWROOM VEHICLE BATTERY SUPPORT...
- Page 28 28 Solo User Manual Output Voltage 25.2V Output Current 4.42A 120W Rated Power Interfaces LED Indicator Charge mode (CC): RED (CV): GREEN Environmental Operating temperature -30 ~ +70℃ Storage temperature : -40~ +85℃ Operating Humidity 20% ~ 90% RH Storage Humidity 10% ~ 95% RH (non condensing) Safety Standards Unit R TUV EN60950-1 Approved EN55022 Class B, FCC part 15 class B/CISPR22 class EMC Emissions B EN61000-3-2,3 Immunity EN61000-4-2,3,4,5,6,8,11 Powerpack Charger manufactured in China. INDEPENDENT SHOWROOM VEHICLE BATTERY SUPPORT...