GRAUPNER S8474 User manual

EN
No. S8474
Voltage, Current, Capacity, Telemetry
PDB + SBEC Module
Manual
Copyright © Graupner/SJ GmbH

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Index
Introduction ...........................................................................4
Service Centre.......................................................................4
Intended use .........................................................................5
Package content ...................................................................5
Technical Data .......................................................................5
Declaration of conformity .......................................................5
Symbols explication...............................................................6
Safety notes ..........................................................................6
Montage and connections .....................................................7
Programming the alarm threshold..........................................7
Programming the User Setup ................................................9
Ext. Switch ..........................................................................10
Indication in the transmitter telemetry display.......................10
Meaning of the red LED signals ...........................................10
Notes on environmental protection ......................................11
Care and maintenance ........................................................11
Warranty certificate..............................................................11

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Introduction
Thank you very much for purchasing the
Graupner PDB + SBEC Module.
This PDB + SBEC Module is extremely versatile.
Read this manual carefully to achieve the best results with your
PDB + SBEC Module and first of all to safely control your models.
If you experience any trouble during operation, take the instruc-
tions to help or ask your dealer or Graupner Service Centre.
Due to technical changes, the information may be changed in
this manual without prior notice. Be always updated by check-
ing periodically on our website, www.graupner.de to be always
uptodate with the products and firmwares.
This product complies with national and European legal require-
ments.
To maintain this condition and to ensure safe operation, you must
read and follow this user manual and the safety notes before using
the product!
NOTICE
This manual is part of that product. It contains important infor-
mation concerning operation and handling. Keep these instruc-
tions for future reference and give it to third person in case you
gave the product.
Service Centre
Graupner Central Service
Graupner/SJ GmbH
Henriettenstrasse 96
D-73230 Kirchheim / Teck
Servicehotline
(+49) (0)7021/722-130
Monday - Thursday
9:15 am - 4:00 pm
Friday
9:15 am - 1:00 pm
Graupner USA
OPENHHBBY LLC
3245 University Ave
Suite 1520
San Diego, CA 92104
Website: www.graupnerusa.com
([phone]
Email:[email protected]
Graupner in Internet For the service centers outside Germany please refer to our web
site www.graupner.de
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Intended use
The PDB + SBEC Module is used to easily monitor the LiXX battery
through HoTT telemetry and as BEC power supply for receiver.
The battery will be connected to the module through the battery
connection cable. The battery is permanently monitored and
through the programmable acoustic alarm the user can be
informed in case the voltage is lower than the programmed
threshold and about capacity and current consumption. Other
uses are not allowed. For any improper use no warranty or lia-
bility is accepted.
Read through this entire manual before you attempt to install or
use the PDB + SBEC Module.
Graupner/SJ constantly works on the development of all prod-
ucts; we reserve the right to change the item, its technology and
equipment.
Target group
The product is not a toy. It is not suitable for children under 14
years. The installation and operation of the PDB + SBEC Module
must be performed by experienced modellers. If you do not
have sufficient knowledge about dealing with radio-controlled
models, please contact an experienced modeller or a model
club.
Package content
PDB + SBEC Module
Manual
Technical Data
Operational voltage - 7,4 to 22,2 V
Max. current - 60 A
BEC voltage - 4,5 to 8 V
Dimensions - 35 x 35 x 7 mm
Weight - 25 grams
Declaration of conformity
S8474 PDB + SBEC
Graupner/SJ declares that the product is conform to EU norms.
EMC 2004/108/EC:
EN 61000-6-3: 2007+A1:2011
EN 61000-6-1:2007

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Symbols explication
!
Always observe the information indicated by this warning sign.
Particularly those which are additionally marked with the words
CAUTION or WARNING. The signal word WARNING indicates the
potential for serious injury, the signal word CAUTION indicates
possibility of lighter injuries.
The signal words Note and Attention indicate potential damages
to objects.
Safety notes
General
!
These safety instructions are intended not only to protect the
product, but also for your own and other people’s safety. There-
fore please read this section very carefully before using the prod-
uct!
Do not carelessly leave the packaging material lying around,
since it might become a dangerous toy for children.
Persons, including children, with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience or knowledge,
or not capable to use safely the PDB + SBEC Module must not
use the PDB + SBEC Module without supervision or instruction
by a responsible person.
The PDB + SBEC Module should never be in touch with water.
Protect the module from dust, dirty, humidity and other small
parts. Avoid abnormal mechanical stress. Risk of fire!
Do not connect the PDB + SBEC Module with reversed polar-
ity. Use polarity-safe plug-in systems. Avoid short-circuits.
Risk of fire!
Follow the safety instructions included with the batteries.
Use the PDB + SBEC Module only within the indicated voltage
range, sirk of fire!
The PDB + SBEC Module is conceived to be used only with
Lithium batteries, the PDB + SBEC Module should not be used
with other types of batteries, like NiMH or NiCd. Risk of fire!
Changes and modification on the module are not allowed
because of safety and conformity (CE) reasons
For all questions that are not answered in this manual, please
contact our Customer Service.

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Montage and connections
Install the PDB + SBEC Module in a proper place inside the model
where it is protected from vibrations. Connect the 3 poles cable
to the telemetry port of the receiver. The connectors are reverse
polarity protected: note the small chamfers on the sides. Never
use force – the connectors should engage easily. The socket is
labeled accordingly:
Brown cable (-), red cable (+) and orange cable (T).
The battery cable with the XT-60 connector is connected to the
battery. (Red = + / black = -)
The update port allows the receiver update even with connected
module. To update the PDB + SBEC Module please read the
instruction before you use the "Firmware_upgrade_studio“ on
www.graupner.de. Moreover the BEC voltage can be used to
power for example an FPV camera.
The small 3 poles socket is provided for switch functions. See
paragraph “Programming the user setup”
Programming the alarm threshold
The alarm thresholds are displayed in the telemetry menu of the
transmitter. (Please read the manual of your transmitter how to
view the telemetry menu and how to navigate it)
The first page of the PDB + SBEC Module in the telemetry menu is
only a display page.
In the next pages the alarm thresholds can be set. It is possible
to set up to 3 alarm thresholds for minimum battery voltage.
Min Voltage: The first alarm threshold can be used for the normal
minimum voltage, e. g. to allow a safe return flight.
Sensor 1: The second aarm threshold can be set a little lower
than the first one. So you can for example set a "coming home
function".
Sensor 2: The third threshold is normally set a little lower e. g. to
set a self landing function before the battery is completely empty.
PDB + SBEC
Battery 2-6 S
Receiver
Update port
T
ESC
ESC
ESC
ESC
 
   
 
   
 
  
  

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The following parameters can be set separately for all displays:
Warning Time: here you can set for each display if and how long
the alarm should be active for a specific value.
Repeat Time: here you can set how often an alarm should be
active when a specific value is reached.
Signal Tone: sets the signal tone melody. The warning sounds are
combined with the warnings on the display and the voice out-
put. Therefore, they may not be changed.
Page 1
Save Sensor: yes/no
After every setting in the pages "Page 1 - 5" the data must be
transferred to the PDB + SBEC Module. Select "yes" and push
"Enter". If you do not proceed as described, the new data will
not be saved.
Factory set
A factory reset will be done if you select "yes" and push "Enter".
Page 2
Min Power Voltage
Here you can set the alarm threshold for minimum voltage.
The alarm threshold can be set between 0 and 25.0 V in steps
of 0,1 V.
Factory setting: 11.0 V, Signal Tone: P
Page 3
Sensor 1 Voltage
Here you can set the first alarm threshold for voltage.
The alarm threshold can be set between 0 and 25.0 V in steps
of 0,1 V.
Factory setting: 10.8 V, Signal Tone: R
Page 4
Sensor 2 Voltage
Here you can set a second alarm threshold for voltage.
The alarm threshold can be set between 0 and 25.0 V in steps
of 0,1 V.
Factory setting: 10.5 V, Signal Tone: S
 
  
    
  
  
  
   
   
    
   
   
  
  
   
   
   
   
   
   
  
   
   
   
  
   
   

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Page 5
Max Power Voltage
Here you can set the alarm threshold for maximum voltage.
The alarm threshold can be set between 0 and 25.0 V in steps
of 0,1 V.
Factory setting: 17.5 V, Signal Tone: X
Page 6
Max Current
Here you can set the first alarm threshold for maximum current.
The alarm threshold can be set between 0 and 150 A in steps
of 1 A.
Factory setting: 40 A, Signal Tone: W
Page 7
Max used Capacity
Here you can set the alarm threshold for maximum consumed
capacity.
The alarm threshold can be set between 0 and 30000 mA in
steps of 10 mA.
Factory setting: 2000 mA, Signal Tone: V
Programming the User Setup
Page 1
In the "User Setup“ the BEC voltage produced by the PDB +
SBEC Module is set.
Save Sensor: yes/no
After every setting in the page "Page 2" the data must be trans-
ferred to the PDB + SBEC Module. Select "yes" and push "Enter".
If you do not proceed as described, the new data will not be
saved.
Factory set
A factory reset will be done if you select "yes" and push "Enter".
All the values will be reset to the factory settings.
Page 2
BEC Voltage
Here you set the BEC voltage.
The voltage can be set between 4,5 and 8 V.
In the following lines the BEC voltage will be shown.
  
   
   
   
  
   
  
 
    
   
   
  
   
 
  
  
   
   
  
   
  
 
  
    
  

 
   
   
   

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Ext. Switch
Here you can set the 3 switch outputs.
The value is settable between high and low.
low indicates that the output is switched off (0 V)
high indicates that the output is switched on (3 V)
Factory setting: low
Use example: to switch the video channel on the transmitter the
switch outputs can be connected in parallel to the dip switch.
Then low means status ON in the dip switch. In this case the
dip switch must be set to OFF.
Indication in the transmitter telemetry display
Select the telemetry display GENERAL.
The following displays will appear, at right the actual cell voltage
or the total voltage are alternatively shown. Under BAT1 and
SENSOR 1 will appear the actual total voltage, under BAT2 and
SENSOR 2 will appear the minimum cell voltage since the bat-
tery has been connected.
Meaning of the red LED signals
BEC VOLTAGE RED LED
4.5V 1x blink
5.0V 2x blinks
5.5V 3x blinks
6.0V 4x blinks
6.5V 5x blinks
7.0V 6x blinks
7.5V 7x blinks
8.0V LED on
 
   
   
   
  
12.1V
AKK1
AKK2
3.9V T2 0°C
T1 0°C
LKRAF V
ZELL.V
1:4.00
2:4.10
3:4.00
4:0.00
5:0.00
6:0.00
0
12.1V
0°C
SENSOR 1
RX–S QUA: 100%
RX–S ST : 100%
TX–dBm: 33dBm
RX–dBm: 33dBm
RX–SPG.:4.8 TMP
V–PACK: 10ms
CH OUTPUT TYPE:ONCE
EMPFÄNGER
GENERAL
ELECT. AIR
VARIO
GPS
12.1V
AKK1
AKK2
3.9V T2 0°C
T1 0°C
LKRAF V
HÖHE
0m
0m1
0m3
0.0A
SPANN.
12.1V
0
3.9V
0°C
SENSOR 2
12.1V
0.0A
0mAh
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Notes on environmental protection
Disposal notes
This symbol on the product, user manual or packaging indicates
that this product must not be disposed of with other household
waste at the end of its life. It must be handed over to the appli-
cable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment.
The materials are recyclable as marked. By recycling, material
reusing or other forms of scrap usage you are making an import-
ant contribution to environmental protection.
Batteries and accumulators must be removed from the device
and disposed of at an appropriate collection point. Please inquire
if necessary from the local authority for the appropriate disposal
site.
Care and maintenance
Notes on care
The product does not need any maintenance, it works so as it
is without any special care. In your own interests protect it from
dust, dirt and moisture.
Clean the product only with a dry cloth (do not use detergent!)
lightly rub.
Warranty certificate
The Graupner, Henriettenstrassee 96, 73230 Kirchheim/Teck
grants from the date of purchase of this product for a period of
24 months. The warranty applies only to the material or opera-
tional defects already existing when you purchased the item.
Damage due to wear, overloading, incorrect accessories or
improper handling are excluded from the guarantee. The legal
rights and claims are not affected by this guarantee. Please
check exactly defects before a claim or send the product,
because we have to ask you to pay shipping costs if the item is
free from defects.
The present construction or user manual is for informational pur-
poses only and may be changed without prior notice. The cur-
rent version can be found on the Internet at www.graupner.de
on the relevant product page. In addition, the company Graupner
has no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that
may appear in construction or operation manuals.
No liability can be accepted for printing errors.
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