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Applying power to the charger
To apply power to the charger: Connect the charger to a 12V to 15V bench power supply,
eldbatteryorcarbattery.Ifyourbenchpowersupplyisequippedwithbananajacksfor
output, you can remove the plier clamps from the charger’s input cables and plug the cables
directly into the power supply jacks.
When the charger is powered up, it displays the following screens in sequence:
FMA Cellpro 10s
[rmware version]*
2 Packs Charge
[chem]* Set @ [charge current]*
SAFE TO CONNECT
Press START
*Information in square brackets varies.
Introduction to presets
As shipped from the factory, the charger has two presets:
2 Packs Charge, LiPo Set @ 1.0C
1 Pack Charge, LiPo Set @ 1.0C
When power is applied, the charger always initializes to the last preset used for charging. In-
structions in “Selecting a preset,” later in this manual, show how to switch between these presets.
If you altered the charge settings for a preset at the charger (as described in “Changing a preset,”
later in this manual), those changes are retained when the charger is disconnected from power,
and will be reapplied when the charger is powered up again.
“Selecting a preset” and “Changing a preset,” in the next section, provide additional information.
Note: If you programmed the charger using the Charge Control Software, additional
presets may be available. Also, if you have been using the software, you may have
given the factory presets different names. Bottom line: if you change settings at the
charger, or redene presets, you probably won’t see the factory presets shown above.
Welcome screen
Last-used preset
Home screen
Using the Charge Control Software
TheCellpro10sChargeControlSoftwareenablesyoutodenepresets,saveandloadgroupsof
presets,updatethecharger’srmware,andcontrolvariousaspectsofthecharger’sdisplay.
Installing the Charge Control Software
1. On your Windows-based computer, launch Internet Explorer and navigate to
http://fmadirect.com/new_applications/cellpro10s_software/chg10s.application
2. Follow the instructions displayed onscreen. The software will download, install and launch.
*If you encounter a problem because your default browser is not Internet Explorer, temporarily designate Internet Ex-
plorer as your default browser:
1. Start > Control Panel.
2. In the
Control Panel, double-click Add or Remove Programs.
3. In the
Add or Remove Programs dialog, click Set Program Access and Defaults in the left panel.
4. Open the
Custom panel.
5. Under
Choose a default Web browser, click Internet Explorer.
6. Click
OK.
7. Close the
Add or Remove Programs dialog and the Control Panel dialog.
After installing the Charge Control Software, you can revert back to your preferred browser.
Launching the Charge Control Software
1. Start > All Programs > FMA Direct > Cellpro 10s.
2. If your computer is connected to the Internet at this time, the program will check to see
whether a new version is available. If a new version is available, you will have the option to
install the new version or launch the version you already have.
3. After the program launches, and if your computer is connected to the Internet, the program
willchecktoseewhetheranewversionofthechargerrmwareisavailable.Ifnewrmware
is available, a message will appear; click
OK to close the message window. See “Updating
chargerrmware,”laterinthismanual,forinstructions.
Connecting the charger to your computer
1. Plug the FUIM2’s 3-pin connector into the jack on the charger’s left side. The black wire
should be toward the bottom of the charger’s panel.
2. Plug the FUIM2’s USB connector into your computer.
3. If the Charge Control Software isn’t running, launch it now.
4. Watch the message line just below the program’s menu bar.
If “Waiting to Start” appears, everything is working properly and you are ready to use the
program.
If “Checking Com COMx for data” doesn’t go away, the program can’t communicate with
the charger. To correct this:
a. Click
Download USB Driver at the bottom the Charge Control Software window.
b. Run the installer.
c. Restart your computer.
