PowerBox Systems MagSensor User manual

Instruction Manual

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Dear customer,
we are delighted that you have decided to purchase our „magnetic“ On / Off
switch.
The MagSensor represents an alternative method of operating and switching our
PowerBox battery backers. The circuit is based on modern, extremely sensitive,
zero-contact „Hall sensors“, which respond to a defined magnetic field by activa-
ting the electronic switches in the PowerBox. The Hall sensors do not switch the
current, but simply pass on the switching signal.
Description:
This accessory is suitable for all PowerBox systems, regardless of age, which are
designed to be switched on and off using the SensorSwitch. The basic purpose
of the MagSensor is to switch the dual power circuits on and off, but it can also
be used to reset the capacity display fitted to more recent systems, if this is an
integral feature of the PowerBox. The SensorSwitch must still be used for pro-
gramming servos and carrying out set-up tasks within the PowerBox‘s program-
ming menu. The particular advantage of the MagSensor is that scale pilots can
exploit all the advantages of our redundant battery backer systems, but without
an exposed On/Off switch.
The magnetic trigger is powerful enough to penetrate reliably through thick GRP/
CFRP walls panels, even if they are several millimetres thick.
In addition to a pair of green LEDs for visual monitoring, the MagSensor features
a supplementary Piezo sounder, which confirms the On/Off switching process by
means of beeps of different pitch.
The ribbon cable is the same standard length as that of the SensorSwitch.

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1. CONNECTING AND MOUNTING THE MAGSENSOR
The MagSensor is simply plugged into the PowerBox instead of the Sensor-
Switch: remove the SensorSwitch, and connect the MagSensor to the red socket
on your PowerBox battery backer in its place. The MagSensor is ready for use
immediately.
The MagSensor is designed to be mounted in your model in either of two ways:
a) Fully concealed Installation
The MagSensor is designed in such a way that the two Hall sensors for both pow-
er circuits can be „addressed“ from the front or back of the MagSensor.
If you do not need to see the LED indicators, then there is no necessity to drill
holes for the LEDs in the fuselage side. The MagSensor can also be installed at
your selected location by the back surface: this is accomplished by using the strip
of double-sided adhesive tape supplied in the set, and simply sticking the unit in
place at the selected location.
The set includes film stickers which can be used as a visual aid, to help you locate
the „power-on points“ from the outside of the model.
b) Monitor LEDs visible from outside
In addition to the audible confirmation signal, the monitor LEDs provide a visual
indication of the power-on state. This is very practical, as it enables you reliably
to confirm the system‘s power-on status even in noisy surroundings. The set is
supplied complete with film stickers (simulated screw fixings in various colours)
which enable you to identify the hole spacing accurately. The MagSensor is
mounted simply by sticking it to the inside of the fuselage side using the doub-
le-sided adhesive tape supplied in the set.

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2. OPERATING THE MAGSENSOR
a) Switching on and off
The MagSensor still requires you to activate both power circuits individually - as
with all PowerBox systems. The reason behind this feature is that the PowerBox
contains two redundant switching and regulatory systems. Separate control also
gives you the opportunity to check each of the PowerBox‘s power circuits indivi-
dually - and this also applies to the MagSensor.
To switch the PowerBox off completely, you must operate both Hall sensors using
the magnetic trigger, and you should check that both LEDs confirm this. You must
also ensure that you have switched off both power circuits when you switch the
system off.
Hold the ring magnet over one LED in such a way that the LED can be seen on
the inside. When the power circuit is switched on, the LED glows green, and at
the same time a brief audible signal is emitted. Repeat the procedure with the
second LED.
The audible signal which accompanies the power-on procedure differs in pitch
from the power-off signal. This makes it possible to differentiate between the
processes of switching off and switching on even in the case of a completely
concealed installation.
Note: Every time you switch on or off, a time lock is activated in the MagSen-
sor. This prevents the switch being triggered a second time if you acciden-
tally fail to remove the magnet immediately. lf you switch on and then wish
to switch off again immediately, you must wait about ten seconds before the
unit allows the power-off process.

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b) Resetting the capacity counter
In the case of recent systems, such as the PowerBox Baselog, Competition and
Cockpit, and also the SRS types, the magnet trigger can also be used to erase the
capacity counter. This is accomplished by repeatedly moving the ring magnet to
and from between the two LEDs or switching points, as if you were trying to wipe
something off. After five contacts have been made, you will hear an audible signal,
and the backer‘s integral screen displays the Reset message.
3. SPECIFICATION
Energy source: from the connected PowerBox
Current drain: Power-on state approx. 10mA
Power-off state approx. 20µA
Temperature range: -30 °C to +75 °C
Weight: 10 g
EMV apporval: EN 55014-1 :2006
CE approval: 2004/108/EG
WEEE-Reg.-No.: DE 639 766 11
The MagSensor satisfies the EMV protective requirements, EN 55014-1:2006,
with certificate dated 10 February 2009. EMC approval 2004/108/EG.
Cautlon: The magnet trigger contains a powerful permanent magnet. Keep
well away from heart pacemakers and magnetic data media such as EC and
credit cards, etc.

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4. DIMENSIONS
5. SET CONTENTS
- MagSensor with 40 cm connecting lead
- Magnet trigger containing ring magnet
- Double-sided adhesive tape
- Key-ring
- Blue key fob
- Operating instructions in German and English

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6. SERVICE NOTE
We are anxious to offer good service to our customers, and to this end we have
set up a Support Forum which deals with all queries concerning our products. This
relieves us of a great deal of work, as it eliminates the need to answer frequently
asked questions time and again. At the same it gives you the opportunity to obtain
help quickly all round the clock - even at weekends. All the answers are provided
by the PowerBox Team, guaranteeing that the information is correct.
Please use the Support Forum before you telephone us.
You can find the forum at the following address:
www.forum.powerbox-systems.com

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SERVICE ADDRESS
PowerBox-Systems GmbH
Ludwig-Auer-Straße 5
D-86609 Donauwoerth
Germany
7. GUARANTEE CONDITIONS
At PowerBox-Systems we insist on the highest possible quality standards in the
development and manufacture of our products. They are guaranteed “Made in
Germany”!
That is why we are able to grant a 36 month guarantee on our MagSensor
from the initial date of purchase. The guarantee covers proven material faults,
which will be corrected by us at no charge to you. As a precautionary measure, we
are obliged to point out that we reserve the right to replace the unit if we deem the
repair to be economically unviable.
Repairs which our Service department carries out for you do not extend the ori-
ginal guarantee period.
The guarantee does not cover damage caused by incorrect usage, e.g. reverse
polarity, excessive vibration, excessive voltage, damp, fuel, and short-circuits. The
same applies to defects due to severe wear.
We accept no liability for transit dama-
ge or loss of your shipment. If you wish
to make a claim under guarantee, please
send the device to the following address,
together with proof of purchase and a de-
scription of the defect:

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8. LIABILITY EXCLUSION
We are not in a position to ensure that you observe our instructions regarding
installation of the MagSensor, fulfil the recommended conditions when using the
unit, or maintain the entire radio control system competently.
For this reason we deny liability for loss, damage or costs which arise due to the
use or operation of the MagSensor, or which are connected with such use in any
way. Regardless of the legal arguments employed, our obligation to pay compen-
sation is limited to the invoice total of our products which were involved in the
event, insofar as this is deemed legally permissible.
We wish you every success with your new MagSensor.
Donauwoerth, november 2017

PowerBox-Systems GmbH
certificated according to DIN EN ISO 9001:2008
Ludwig-Auer-Straße 5
D-86609 Donauwoerth
Germany
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