Lab599 BP-500 User manual
USER MANUAL
v1.0 / 03.2023
Battery Pack
LAB599 BP-500
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Table of contents
Description and Specifications.............................................................3
Appearance and controls.....................................................................4
Maintenance .......................................................................................6
Connection and control .......................................................................7
Safety and operating conditions ........................................................ 10
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Description and Specifications
DESCRIPTION
The BP-500 battery pack is designed to be directly attached to the Lab599 Discovery
TX-500 transceiver and provide power to the transceiver from interchangeable Li-Ion
18650 cells (rated voltage 3.7V).
The wide charging voltage range of 13 to 50V allows the battery pack to be charged
from a variety of DC power sources: home electronics power supplies, electrical
on-board network of various vehicles, solar panels. Provides protection against
overheating, polarity reversal.
The battery pack has an indication of the remaining battery charge. When connected
to the Discovery TX-500 transceiver, additional battery information is available on
the transceiver screen.
BP-500 FEATURES:
• Direct attachment to the Lab599 Discovery TX-500
transceiver without the need for additional cabling;
• Interchangeable Li-Ion 18650 batteries;
• Ability to use 3 or 6 batteries;
• Wide charging voltage range from 13 to 50 V;
• Ability to charge from solar panels;
• Four segment charge LED level indicator;
• Display additional parameters on the transceiver screen;
• The aluminum radiator provides effective cooling of the transceiver;
• Folding kickstands for easy operation and transportation.
SPECIFICATIONS:
• Interchangeable Li-Ion 18650 batteries;
• External power supply DC 13-50 V, recommended current 3A;
• Dimensions (L × W × H): 207 × 90 × 21 mm;
• Weight (without batteries): 0.35 kg.
PACKAGE INCLUDES *
• Battery pack BP-500 - 1 pc.
• Battery charger - 1 pc.
• Hex key 3 mm - 1 pc.
• Hex key 2 mm - 1 pc.
• M4 × 25 mm screws - 4 pcs.
* The package contents are subject to change by the manufacturer without notice.
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Top view
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Bottom view
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Left view
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Appearance and controls
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Battery compartment
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APPEARANCE AND CONTROLS
1. The device enclosure
2. Top cover
3. Kickstands
4. Battery heatsink
5. Power button
6. Operating indicator
7. Battery level check button
8. Battery level indication
9. Contact pads
10. DC charger socket 5.5×2.5 mm
11. Li-Ion 18650 battery holders
12. Fuse, 3А
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BATTERIES INSTALLATION AND FUSE REPLACING
AWhen performing any operation with BP-500 battery pack make sure that the
battery pack is turned off (the power indicator is not lit)
1. Remove the top cover of the battery pack (1) by loosening the 6 M3 screws (2)
with the 2 mm hex wrench provided.
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2. Install the Li-Ion 18650 batteries (3) into the
battery holders observing the polarity.
3. If necessary, replace the fuse (4), 3A.
It is possible to install 6 or 3 batteries according to the diagram:
Maintenance
AAfter installing or replacing the batteries, the battery charger must be
connected to activate the battery pack.
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CONNECTING THE BATTERY PACK TO THE TRANSCEIVER
AMake sure that the battery pack is turned off (the power indicator is not
active). Short-circuiting the contact pads of the battery pack while the battery
pack is active can cause device damage.
1. Remove the rubber feet that cover
the through-mounting holes on the back
of TX-500 transceiver.
2. According to the location of the contact pads,
dock the battery pack and the transceiver
and x it with the supplied
M4 × 25 mm screws.
Connection and control
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TURNING ON
1. To turn on the battery pack, press and hold the power button (1, Fig. 1) for 1-2
seconds until the power indicator (2) lights up.
2. Within 10 seconds of activating the battery pack, turn on the TX-500 transceiver
with the POWER key.
TURNING OFF
1. Turn off the TX-500 transceiver with the POWER key.
2. The battery pack will automatically turn off after 10 seconds of inactivity, and
power indicator (2, Fig. 1) will turn off.
CHARGE LEVEL CONTROL
To check the battery level, press the button (3, Fig. 1), the four-segment display (4)
will show the charge level corresponding to in percent: 25, 50, 75, 100%.
When the battery pack is connected to the TX-500 transceiver, advanced battery
parameters indication is available on the transceiver screen. To call up the battery
monitor on the on-screen menu, activate the "BAT" function (1, Fig. 2). The transceiv-
er will display the battery input voltage (2), the battery charge level (3), the battery
power consumption or the charging power, if the battery pack is in charge mode (4).
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<< BAT >>
DC IN: 18.0V Charge:12W
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Fig. 2
Fig. 1
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CHARGING AND EXTERNAL POWER
AMake sure that the input supply voltage of the used charger does not
exceed 50V.
To charge the BP-500 battery pack, connect a DC 13-50V power supply to the
DC 5.5×2.5 connector of the pack. The recommended power supply current is 3A.
V+
5.5 мм 2.5 мм
GND
The BP-500 will not charge if an external power source is connected to the TX-500.
If the battery pack is active, it will provide backup power if the transceiver's external
power supply is undervoltage (below battery pack voltage) or if external power is lost.
Solar panel cells can be used as a charging source, providing an output voltage in
the range of 13 to 50 V.
External power connection options:
BP-500
DC IN
DC 13 -50V
DC 13 -50V
TX-500
DC IN
BP-500
DC IN
DC 13 -50V
BP-500
DC IN
TX-500
DC IN
DC 9 -15 V
DC 9 -15 V
ADo not connect external power sources to the transceiver and battery pack
at the same time.
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Safety and operating conditions
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
ADo not short-circuit the contact pads on the back of the device while the
device is turned on (power indicator light is on), this may cause device
damage.
• The device must not be serviced (opened for the purpose of replacing batteries or
fuses) while it is turned on.
• Do not connect power sources to the device that do not meet the specications
for this device.
• Do not connect external power sources at the same time to the TX-500 transceiver
and the battery pack connected to it.
• Do not exceed the input charging voltage of 50V or more.
• Do not wrap or cover the unit during operation.
• Do not leave the device unattended with the power supply connected to it.
• Do not use the device while connected to the TX-500 transceiver during a
lightning storm.
• Avoid getting moisture inside the product.
• Immediately turn off the product in case of smoke, burning smell, temperature
rise in the room where the product is located.
• The product must not fall into the hands of children.
The device has several protection modes:
REVERSE POLARITY PROTECTION
The BP-500 battery pack has polarity reversal protection, the battery pack cannot
be charged if the polarity of the power source is reversed. When using third-party
chargers or adapters, make sure that the power plug (DC 5.5×2.5 mm) is correctly
pinned.
OVERHEAT PROTECTION
The BP-500 battery pack has built-in overheating protection. If the temperature
rises above the recommended value, the transceiver screen will display the overheat
warning sign "HOT!".
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If the temperature rises further, above the limit value, the battery pack will turn off
and the power will be blocked, while the transceiver will block the transmission mode.
After the temperature drops, the battery pack and the transceiver will automatically
release the power-on and transmission lock.
OPERATING AND STORAGE CONDITIONS
• The device must only be used in accordance with its technical purpose.
• The product is suitable for operation at ambient temperature
from -5°C to 35°C and humidity up to 100%.
• The product is designed for both indoor and outdoor use.
• The product has limited protection against external
precipitation (moisture and dust).
• Do not place near heat sources.
• Do not immerse in water.
• The product must be stored at ambient temperature from
plus 10°C to 35°C and humidity up to 85%.
• The materials used in the product do not have special requirements
to recycling.
• The service life of the product is 5 years.
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