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The PCC is supplied with factory settings which you can customize in the Main menu under “Settings”. The
values you change under “Settings” are stored automatically. You can compose your personal charge profile
which you can retrieve at any time.
To reset your PCC to factory settings, proceed as follows:
• Disconnect input voltage
• Hold down MENU key while reconnecting the input voltage.
SETTINGS
LA00011
Order No.:
41550
Dear Customer,
By purchasing the Pulsar Competition Charger (called PCC) you have selected one of the most advanced
battery- and motor-management systems. Through the use of the latest digital technology, the product
achieves very high performance and reliability. The following features give the PCC decisive benefits (see
later for detailed description):
• Blue backlit LC display with 2x16 characters
• 3 professional devices in one (charge, discharge, motor run-in)
• Multiprotection system (triple protection + integrated fan)
• Digital microprocessor-controlled with PCS-2 and auto-restart system
• PWM circuit for efficient charging under all conditions
LRP electronic
Wilhelm-Enssle-Str. 132-134, 73630 Remshalden, Germany
Tel.: int+49-71 81-40 98-0, Fax: int+49-71 81-40 98-30
WWW.LRP-ELECTRONIC.DE
USER GUIDE
• Intuitive, logical navigation
• Autostart timer from 0 to 99 mins
• Storage for user-defined programs
Dimensions 100x153x70 mm
Weight 600 g
Input voltage 11 to 15 V
Charge type linear & flex
No. of cells 1 to 8
Charge current 0.1 to 8.0 A
Trickle current 0.0 to 0.4 A
Delta peak 5 to 80 mV
PCS-2 yes
Autostart timer 0 to 99 mins
Discharge current 10 A
Cut-off voltage 3.6 - 6.0 V
Motor run-in function 2.0 to 7.2 V
Matching yes
Auto restart-system yes
Multiprotection system 3-way
LC display blue backlit, 2x16
LED blue
Keys 4
Integrated, program-controlled fan yes
PCS-2 (Peak Capacity System):
The voltage charge curve of NiMH cells may vary considerably at the start of charging due to cell
construction. Conventional chargers interpret this incorrectly as delta peak reached and terminate the
charging process (false peak). The PCC includes the LRP-exclusive PCS-2 which contains advanced
algorithms to detect this phenomenon: This ensures reliable full charging. PCS-2 allows the perfect full
charge of all cell types by means of an adjustable delta peak and high-precision digital-filter detection of all
parameters throughout the entire charging process. The PCC signals full charge and end of charge by an
alert buzzer that sounds for 4 minutes at 3-second intervals.
Auto Restart System:
As a worldwide innovation, the PCC continues to charge after the input voltage fails and displays the
duration of the power failure if it last longer than 3 mins. A total power failure at races is no rarity and this
feature allows you to fully charge your battery packs within the remaining time at increased charge current.
The PCC keeps you informed of the length of the charge interruption. Example: “Int14min“ (for 14 min
interruption) is displayed in alternating sequence.
Changing the current during a charge:
The charge current can be changed during a charge by pressing INC+ or DEC- without interrupting the
process. This change in not stored. The next time you start charging, the device takes the data settings
stored under “Settings”. Refer to PCS-2.
PWM Circuit:
The PCC ensures efficient charging through the use of the latest digital technology.
There are many benefits here:
a) maximum charge current even at low input voltage
b) maxium charge current already for 1-to 4-cell battery packs
c) very low heat dissipation
d) more charges out of a car battery since the charger has a higher efficiency
Autostart Timer:
This handy feature lets you preselect when you want to start the PCC for a charge session; adjustable from
0 to 99 mins.
SPECIAL FEATURES
The PCC was developed with the main objective placed on easy operation of all features. Intuitive navigation
by means of 4 keys makes it very easy to use and the 2-line LC display offers perfect, reliable control of all
parameters.
TERMINALS/DISPLAY/OPERATION
Keys:
MENU Scrolls / jumps through the function list
DEC - Decrements the underscored value.*
INC + Increments the underscored value.*
START/STOP Next program step / Start a program / Cancel a running program
* Key has high-speed function for rapid setting (hold down key to change value faster).
Battery or motor icon
Voltage at output connectors
Capacity
Time elapsed since start
Active function Charge current
Displays:
Input
MENU
DEC -
LED
INC +
START/STOP
Output
WARNING NOTES
!
• Only use the PCC to charge quick-chargeable nickel-cadmium or nickel-metal-
hydride-battery packs. If you try to charge other cell types (e.g. lead,
lithium-ion, etc.), it may cause damage to the cells or the PCC.
• Avoid any contact of your PCC with water or other liquids.
• Never cover the cooling slots on the PCC. Only place your PCC on constant-
temperature surfaces. Never place on carpets or cloths.
• Never allow the PCC to operate without supervision and never keep your PCC
connected to a power supply, car battery or battery pack when it is not in use.
• Only charge serially switched battery packs containing 1 to 8 cells. Never charge
parallel switched cells.
• Always comply with the charging instructions of the battery manufacturers
and matchers and never exceed their specifications (refer to the additional
sheet for adjustment tips).
• Never use a power supply with more than 15 V output voltage.
Never try to operate the PCC directly from a 110/230 VAC power source!
For best performance, we recommend the LRP Powersupply (#43150).
• Make sure you connect the terminals with the correct poalrity, on both the input and
output sides! Red indicates the positive pole and black the negative pole.
• New chargers may produce a slight odor in the first few hours of service due to materials
curing inside the device.
• If individual cells in the pack heat up excessively, immediately stop the charging process.
Don’t forget to read the complete instructions for use carefully before you start to operate the PCC. Make
sure you have understood all the points.
TECHNICAL DATA