RE: Cellpro Power lab 8 for pattern use
Hey Verne,
Here is a clip from the instruction manual. To get max discharge capability, it needs to be connected to a lead-acid (car battery etc), but it will do 10 amps discharge when used with a power supply.
Regenerative discharge routes most of the energy from the pack being discharged back
into the Lead Acid battery powering the PowerLab 8. This feature is only available
when the PowerLab 8 is powered from a Lead Acid battery. Regenerative discharge supports
up to 40A, 1344W maximum.
Regenerative discharge
- Enable/disable regenerative discharge at the PowerLab 8 via Smart Power Management
for the supply battery.
- Enable/disable regenerative discharge, and set maximum discharge current and
maximum discharge voltage, in the CCS Supply tab. Remember also to set supply
battery low voltage cutoff and maximum output current for charge cycles.
PowerLab 8 automatically determines whether it is connected to a Lead Acid battery or
a DC power supply. If it detects a power supply, it switches to internal discharge (10mA
to 10A, 100W maximum).