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BUDDIPOLE
COMPACT PORTABLE DC POWER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
WITH BUILT IN SOLAR CONTROLLER
Copyright © 2020 Buddipole, Inc. All rights reserved.
Phone: 503-591 8001
POWER
USER GUIDE
Email: info@buddipole.com
The Buddipole POWER mini USB is a unique,
12 V DC pocket sized power control system
particularly suited for portable operations.
This highly integrated device incorporates the
functions of a solar charge controller, battery
management system, power monitoring device
and power distribution in a small, robust and
weather resistant package.
Despite its small size the unit handles a load
current of up to 35A and solar panels up to
150W output.
Built in monitoring provides you an instant view
of how well your battery is keeping up with the
demands of your radio as well as the
performance of your solar panel.
A USB charger port is also provided to charge
devices such as cell phones or tablets.
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- Page 1 COMPACT PORTABLE DC POWER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM WITH BUILT IN SOLAR CONTROLLER USER GUIDE The Buddipole POWER mini USB is a unique, 12 V DC pocket sized power control system particularly suited for portable operations. This highly integrated device incorporates the...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TECHNICAL REFERENCE ..........................11 ............................11 ATTERY YPES ............................12 ATTERY EALTH ............................ 12 ATTERY ETTINGS Battery Management Systems (BMS) ....................12 SPECIFICATIONS ............................13 Copyright © 2020 Buddipole, Inc. All rights reserved. Phone: 503-591 8001 Email: info@buddipole.com... -
Page 3: Getting Started
The battery that is used to power your radio is used by POWERmini USB to power the device. POWERmini USB will turn on as soon as power is connected to the battery input. DC power is transferred to the outputs If the battery voltages are in the normal range. This provides protection for both the radio and the battery. -
Page 4: Quick Start Guide
GETTING STARTED Quick Start Guide POWERmini USB can be used with a wide variety of battery types and radios. Please read the following section before using POWERmini. • Check battery voltage polarity. The BLUE Powerpole connector should be connected to the positive terminal of the battery The BLACK Powerpole connector should be connected to the negative terminal. -
Page 5: Operations
It accomplishes this by constantly monitoring the battery voltage and solar panel voltage and determining the state of charge of the battery. POWERmini USB is a programmable device allowing you to configure it to use with different types of battery. -
Page 6: Changing User Settings
OPERATIONS Changing User Settings There are eight parameters that you can set to configure the POWERmini USB to better suit your needs. These settings are saved in non-volatile memory for automatic recall the next time you power up the unit. -
Page 7: Control Settings
When Auto-Off is enabled POWERmini will automatically disconnect the load from the battery. When Auto-off is disabled the output will not be disconnected but an audible alarm (if enabled) will sound. Over voltage settings control the point at which POWERmini USB will disconnect or reconnect the battery and the load. -
Page 8: Power System Monitoring
Solar panel contribution to battery Figure 9 Right Side of The total charge delivered by the panel to the battery. Status page Solar Charge indicator Indicates if the charger is in charge, float mode or off. POWERmini USB User Guide 2.1.0A 350-00103-5... -
Page 9: System Report
OPERATIONS System Report The System Report page displays information about the system since the time when the POWERmini USB was powered up. See Figure 10 below for more details. Power Up Time The operating time since the unit was powered on. -
Page 10: Other Functions
IMPORTANT: Regardless of whether the auto-shutdown mode is enabled or not, if the battery voltage falls below 10.1V POWERmini USB will automatically shut down and will not restart until it is reset by disconnecting and then reconnecting the battery from the unit. -
Page 11: Audible Alarm Cancel
Examples of fault condition are over-voltage and under voltage battery voltage. Operating Time POWERmini USB keeps track of the amount of time that has passed from power up time and displays the information on the System Report page. POWERmini USB User Guide 2.1.0A... -
Page 12: Default Settings
Use the following procedure to reset the unit back to the default factory settings. • Disconnect the POWERmini USB from the battery and solar input • Press and hold the SEL button and connect the battery to the battery input port •... -
Page 13: Technical Reference
Although some QRP radios work well with this battery type, the low nominal terminal voltage of this battery is problematic for other radios, many of which require a battery voltage of over 12V to function normally. POWERmini USB User Guide 2.1.0A 350-00103-5... -
Page 14: Battery Health
You can see this effect in real time by viewing voltage bar on the POWERmini USB status screen (Figure 8). When you key up the transmitter, the increase in load current (relative to receive current) will cause the battery voltage to fall. A small reduction in voltage is normal, but if the voltage drop is excessive it is an indication that the battery is either under-sized, or, has high internal resistance. -
Page 15: Specifications
To protect the battery, POWERmini is designed to shutdown with voltages below the minimum voltage. POWERmini will automatically disconnect the outputs if the maximum load current is exceeded. POWERmini will automatically disconnect the solar input if the maximum solar input current is exceeded. POWERmini USB User Guide 2.1.0A 350-00103-5...