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Emcotec DPSI Ampere Operating Manual

Battery backer 2x 30a 3.6 up to 13.2 volt
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  • Page 2 DPSI Ampere Operating Instructions Version 1.0 Page 2 of 28...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Operating Instructions Version 1.0 Contents 1. Preface ..................... 4 2. Safety Instructions................5 3. Connection Scheme of DPSI Ampere ........... 6 4. Characteristics ................8 4.1. CSHC Circuitry ..............10 4.2. IVM (Intelligent Voltage Monitoring)........10 4.3. MBOOST ................11 5.

  • Page 4: Preface

    Operating Instructions Version 1.0 1. Preface With the EMCOTEC DPSI Ampere you purchased a high grade, modern and secure product. We appreciate your trust and assure you that you made the right choice! More than 25 years of experience in development and manufacturing of electronically systems as well as the knowledge of the world’s best...

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    High current carrying cables of electrically drives must keep a distance of at least 3cm (1.2") to the DPSI Ampere. The DPSI must be protected from humidity and moisture. The DPSI must be located at a sufficient distance from neighboring surfaces to enable good heat dissipation of the cooling element.

  • Page 6: Connection Scheme Of Dpsi Ampere

    Do not expose the DPSI 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 DPSI (e.g. Switch Actuators, external voltage indicators and so on). 3. Connection Scheme of DPSI Ampere...
  • Page 7 DPSI Ampere Operating Instructions Version 1.0 Switching Magnet: Hint: The magnet is quite strong and therefore should not come in close distance to magnetic data storage medium in order to avoid data loss. Page 7 of 28...

  • Page 8: Characteristics

    Operating Instructions Version 1.0 4. Characteristics The DPSI Ampere is the most powerful dual current supply (battery backer) for RC modeling worldwide. It can be utilized as dual current supply for receiver sets, turbines or other consumers in RC models.
  • Page 9 Here too, a malfunctioning part can not cause the current supply to turn off. With the help of a DPSI Ampere a new dimension of safety is reached for current supplies of RC models!

  • Page 10: Cshc Circuitry

    Furthermore, these errors are displayed by an indicator LED using blink codes. In order to utilize different battery types, the DPSI Ampere can be set up to the desired battery. By simple programming, one can select between different battery types.

  • Page 11: Mboost

    (fuselage) and at / in the transmitter housing to be able to turn the DPSI Ampere on or off in case of loss of the original magnet! Each DPSI Ampere is tested for its functions several times prior to delivery!

  • Page 12: Connecting The Batteries

    (LiPo) Lithium-Ferrum- Phosphate (LiFePO4). Maximum input voltage must not exceed 13.2 volts. This means, the DPSI Ampere is suitable for 4-cell NiMH (approx. 4.8 volts) as well as for a 3S LiPo battery (12.6 volts maximum voltage). Depending on the demanded current when selecting the batteries make sure that the connecting cables are thick enough.

  • Page 13: Charging The Batteries

    DPSI Ampere. 8. Charging the Batteries The DPSI Ampere has its own charging connector (red color). When connecting the charging cable (e.g. EMCOTEC part number A63025) both batteries are connected in parallel automatically. This allows for charging both batteries simultaneously using just one charging device.

  • Page 14: Programming The Battery Types

    Programming starts by connecting just one battery (no matter what type and which battery connector) to the DPSI Ampere and turning it After power on, the internal buzzer (signal actuator) of the DPSI Ampere turns on for 3 seconds and then pauses for another 3 seconds.
  • Page 15 DPSI Ampere Operating Instructions Version 1.0 Battery types are defined as follows: Buzzer Code Battery Type / Programming 1x beep 5 cell Battery (NiCd / NiMH) 2x beeps 6 cell Battery (NiCd / NiMH) 3x beeps 2 cell LiIon Battery...
  • Page 16 DPSI Ampere Operating Instructions Version 1.0 Programming of battery types at a glance: Page 16 of 28...

  • Page 17: Operating

    There is no more safety! Hint: The distance of the magnet to the surface of the housing of the DPSI Ampere must not exceed 6mm in order to guaranty reliable switching. Hint: Power on takes about 0.2 seconds, turning off lasts about 0.8 seconds.
  • Page 18 Version 1.0 Hint: If the DPSI Ampere buzzes for 3 seconds after power on, only one battery is connected and the DPSI Ampere starts programming mode. If no reprogramming is desired, turn the DPSI off or wait for approx. 40 seconds, then connect the second battery.

  • Page 19: Error Indications

    1. System error: error signal: constant beep If a hardware error is detected in the DPSI Ampere or the input voltage exceeds 13.2 volts, this error is indicated. In case of a hardware malfunction send the device in for repair.
  • Page 20 Nevertheless, it is better to recharge right away when hearing this error code. It is mandatory that the correct battery type is programmed. This error code is output every 7 seconds until the DPSI Ampere is powered off. ⎯...

  • Page 21: Connecting An External Switch Actuator

    Mechanical switches risk failing. Vibrations on a fuselage of a RC model walls are relatively strong. In order to avoid any mechanically influence the DPSI Ampere contains internal electronically switches with self locking circuitry. These internal switches can be activated by an externally positioned magnet or even with the help of an external switch actuator which is mounted in the model elsewhere.

  • Page 22: Switch Actuator By Pin

    Version 1.0 12.1. Switch Actuator by Pin In order to turn on the DPSI Ampere pull the 2mm pin out of the power off socket (black) and put into the power on socket (red). Even if the pin gets lost a powered DPSI Ampere remains powered. The red LED in the switch actuator and the LED in the DPSI Ampere are lit.
  • Page 23 Operating Instructions Version 1.0 Backside of the switch actuator with connected battery monitors Hint: If the DPSI Ampere is turned off optionally connected battery monitors are turned off as well. Switch dimensions: Hint: Should the pin get lost, a 2mm wire or 2mm screw suffices by putting it into the corresponding socket.

  • Page 24: Tank Cap Switch Actuator

    Here too, switching occurs by a magnet. Pulling the magnet turns the DPSI Ampere on, putting it back turns it off. The quiescent current of the DPSI Ampere increases a little up to approx. 30µA with a tank cap switch actuator. When storing the models (some month or even years) the batteries are better disconnected from the DPSI Ampere.

  • Page 25: Magnetically Switch Actuator

    DPSI Ampere Operating Instructions Version 1.0 12.3. Magnetically Switch Actuator An especially light weight and space saving variation the magnetically switch actuator is available. The magnetically switch actuator is designed for applications where large cutouts in a fuselage's side wall is not desired or where the fuselage is especially small (e.g.

  • Page 26: Technical Data Of Dpsi Ampere

    Version 1.0 The delivered magnet (in its red plastic cone) serves as switching element. It turns on the DPSI Ampere when hold left to the LED. The LED serves for orientation. In order to turn off, hold the magnet close to the off position for approx.

  • Page 27: Warranty

    Operating Instructions Version 1.0 14. Warranty EMCOTEC GmbH shall issue a 24-month warranty on the DPSI. 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 28: Conformity Declaration

    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.

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