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Buddipole PowerMini USB User Manual

Compact portable dc power management system with built in solar controller
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BUDDIPOLE
COMPACT PORTABLE DC POWER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
WITH BUILT IN SOLAR CONTROLLER
Copyright © 2018 Buddipole, Inc. All rights reserved.
 Phone: 503-591 8001
POWER
USER GUIDE
 Email: info@buddipole.com
The Buddipole POWER mini is a unique, 12 VDC
pocket sized power control system particularly
suited for portable operations.
This highly integrated device incorporates the
functions of a solar charge controller, battery
management system, power monitoring device
and power distribution in a small, robust and
weather resistant package.
Despite its small size the unit handles a load
current of up to 35A and solar panels up to
150W output.
Built in monitoring provides you an instant view
of how well your battery is keeping up with the
demands of your radio.
For additional convenience a USB charger port is
provided to charge devices such as cell phones
or tablets.

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  • Page 1 POWER COMPACT PORTABLE DC POWER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM WITH BUILT IN SOLAR CONTROLLER USER GUIDE The Buddipole POWER mini is a unique, 12 VDC pocket sized power control system particularly suited for portable operations. This highly integrated device incorporates the functions of a solar charge controller, battery...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Low Voltage Trip ..........................13 Low Voltage Reset ..........................13 High Voltage Limit ..........................13 Auto Off ............................... 13 ............................14 EFAULT ETTINGS SPECIFICATIONS ............................. 15 Copyright © 2018 Buddipole, Inc. All rights reserved.  Phone: 503-591 8001  Email: info@buddipole.com...

  • Page 3: Getting Started

    Choice of Battery Type POWERmini USB can be set up to work with different types of battery chemistry. It has presets configured for two popular preset battery types, Lithium Iron Phosphate (iFePO4), and Lead Acid (PbSO4).

  • Page 4: Power Connections

    POWERmini USB will start working as soon as the battery is connected. The startup screen is displayed briefly at power up and POWERmini USB checks the battery to see if it is ready for use. If the battery voltage is within the normal range the outputs will be automatically connected.

  • Page 5: Functions

    This section provides a description of the many functions that POWERmini USB performs for you. Battery Settings The POWERmini USB can be setup to charge Lead Acid or LiFeEPO4 battery types. You can also set it to work with other battery types by adjusting the maximum charge voltage (see Figure 7). The battery settings are stored by type so you can quickly switch between two different types of battery.

  • Page 6: Auto Shutdown (Over Voltage Condition)

    The POWERmini enables charging only when the battery is in the safe area. POWERmini USB tests the battery to be sure that is above 10V and will not attempt to charge a battery at or below that voltage.

  • Page 7: Usb Charger

    Monitoring is performed automatically whether the display is active or blanked. Battery Charge Monitoring POWERmini USB keeps track of the total amount of charge taken from the battery and displays the result on the System Report screen (see Figure 4).

  • Page 8: Operating Time

    Functional Description Operating Time POWERmini USB keeps track of the amount of time that has passed from power up time and displays the information on the System Report page. Restore Factory Defaults Use the following procedure to reset the unit back to the setup provided with each new unit.

  • Page 9: Operations

    It accomplishes this by constantly monitoring the battery voltage and solar panel voltage and determining the state of charge of the battery. POWERmini USB is a programmable device allowing you to configure it to use with different types of battery.

  • Page 10: Status Page

    Power will not be restored until the voltage falls below the user defined reconnect threshold. See Threshold Voltages on page 10 for information on how to set the High Voltage Reconnect threshold. POWERmini USB User Guide...

  • Page 11: System Report

    Solar Charge indicator Indicates if the charger is in charge, float mode or off. System Report The System Report page displays information about the system since the POWERmini USB was powered up. See Figure 6 below for more details. Power Up Time The operating time since the unit was powered on.

  • Page 12: User Settings

    Operations User Settings There are eight parameters that you can set to configure the POWERmini USB to better suit your needs. These settings will be saved in non-volatile memory so they will be automatically recalled the next time you power up the unit.

  • Page 13: Changing User Settings

    To exit the edit mode and save your changes press of the SEL button until the edit box scrolls off the bottom of the list. A beep will sound to indicate that the changes have been saved. POWERmini USB User Guide...

  • Page 14: Technical Reference

    Voltage and Low Voltage Limit voltage for that type of battery. Then if you plan to use a different type of battery chemistry repeat the process selecting the new battery type and storing values for Max Charge POWERmini USB User Guide...

  • Page 15: Max Charge Voltage

    (especially on transmit). Auto Off The Auto-Off feature allows the POWERmini USB to shutoff the load and the USB charger when the battery voltage has fallen to the Low Voltage Limit. POWERmini USB User Guide...

  • Page 16: Default Settings

    See the following section for details. PARAMETER DEFAULT VALUE Battery Type Lithium ion (LiFePO4) Max Charge Voltage 14.2V Auto Off Disabled Audible alarm Enabled Low voltage limit 12.9V Low voltage reset 13.4V High voltage limit 15 V High voltage reset 14.5V POWERmini USB User Guide...

  • Page 17: Specifications

    0 – 40 degrees Celsius The maximum battery input voltage is the maximum that the POWERmini will accept. The voltage will not be applied to the radio unless it is below the High Voltage Limit set in the user settings. POWERmini USB User Guide...

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