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):
• Intuitive, logical navigation
• Autostart timer from 0 to 99 mins
• Storage for user-defined programs
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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
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.
USER GUIDE
Order No.:
TECHNICAL DATA
Dimensions
Weight
100x153x70 mm Discharge current
600 g Cut-off voltage
10 A
3.6 - 6.0 V
2.0 to 7.2 V
41550
Input voltage
Charge type
No. of cells
Charge current
Trickle current
Delta peak
11 to 15 V Motor run-in function
linear & flex Matching
1 to 8 Auto restart-system
0.1 to 8.0 A Multiprotection system
0.0 to 0.4 A LC display
5 to 80 mV LED
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LRP electronic
3-way
blue backlit, 2x16
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
blue
4
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PCS-2
Autostart timer
yes Keys
0 to 99 mins
Integrated, program-controlled fan
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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.
• 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).
• Avoid any contact of your PCC with water or other liquids.
• 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).
• Never cover the cooling slots on the PCC. Only place your PCC on constant-
temperature surfaces. Never place on carpets or cloths.
• 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.
• 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.
• New chargers may produce a slight odor in the first few hours of service due to materials
curing inside the device.
• Only charge serially switched battery packs containing 1 to 8 cells. Never charge
parallel switched cells.
• If individual cells in the pack heat up excessively, immediately stop the charging process.
SPECIAL FEATURES
TERMINALS/DISPLAY/OPERATION
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.
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.
Input
MENU
DEC -
LED
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.
INC +
START/STOP
Output
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
Keys:
MENU
Scrolls / jumps through the function list
Decrements the underscored value.*
Increments the underscored value.*
Next program step / Start a program / Cancel a running program
Autostart Timer:
DEC -
INC +
START/STOP
This handy feature lets you preselect when you want to start the PCC for a charge session; adjustable from
0 to 99 mins.
* Key has high-speed function for rapid setting (hold down key to change value faster).
Displays:
SETTINGS
Active function
Charge current
Time elapsed since start
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.
Voltage at output connectors
Battery or motor icon
Capacity
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