MegaCell Charger User Manual v.1.
FCC Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any inte rference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Contents 1. Warning: ......................................................................................................................................... 4 2. Charger Interface: ........................................................................................................................... 4 3. Display Diagram: ............................................................................................................................. 5 4. Function and Reset Buttons: .................
1. WARNING: 2. This charger can only charge cylindrical lithium-ion batteries. 3. Please refer to the instructions carefully before use, do not charge cells that do not support at least 1 A charging current. 4. It’s normal for cells to get warm during testing process. If they are hotter than 50 Degree Celsius, the testing process will automatically stop. 5. Unplug the power and remove the batteries when you stop using the charger. 6. Only indoor use. 2.
3. DISPLAY DIAGRAM: 4. FUNCTION AND RESET BUTTONS: Pressing shortly on the functions button will cycle display info for each cell. Holding down the functions button for more than 2 seconds will cycle through the menu options: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13.
5. POWER SUPPLY: The MegaCell Charger requires a 5 volts power supply to be powered. For the current, we recommend at least 18 Amps. Is recommended using 4mm cross sectional copper wire for the connection between PSU and Megacellcharger. Please make sure that the power supply is providing 5V. MegaCell Charger requires the voltage to be always +5V, but not higher than 5,6V. after the cables are connected to the charger, you’re ready to power your MegaCell Charger.
INSTALLING THE MEGACELL MONITOR SOFTWARE ON YOUR LAPTOP/PC Head to megacellmonitor.com. At the top of the page you will see tree tabs, go to the home tab and from the sub tabs list click on downloads. You will be directed to the next page. On this page click on DOWNLOAD MCM button, and you will be redirected to download the MegaCell Monitor Software. On this page click on the install button, and save the file to your Laptop/PC. Double click on it to install the software.
If you get the pop-up window from windows, click on more info and then click the Run anyway button.
The first launch of the software, will try to find if you have a license. If it doesn’t detect any license, a pop-up window will appear to ask for an email address. Type the email address you have purchased the charger, click on close and submit button and the license is automatically installed on your Laptop/PC at the next launch of the software. 6. EXPLORING THE SIMPLE MODE INTERFACE OF THE SOFTWARE The simple mode interface will give you a start on measuring your first cells.
The blue button is for measuring the capacity. The green button with a box icon will get the cells to the store voltage. The red button will stop any operation. The pink button will stop any operation. The brown button will stop any operation. The purple button will stop any operation. This button will stop any operation. 7.
Select the access point name from your Laptop/PC WiFi search tab and enter the password. After you have inserted the password shown on your MegaCell Charger you should be redirected to the WiFi configuration Page. If for some reason you don’t get there, manually type the IP 192.168.4.1 into your browser to get to the WiFi manager Page. Click on the Configure WiFi button, and after this click on scan to see the available networks. Select the id, add the password and click the save button.
8. ADD THE CHARGER TO YOUR WIFI NETWORK, USING THE WPS METHOD You can connect your device through your router using the WPS Method. If there’s no saved WiFi info, or the old connection is not available, the charger will try to connect first through WPS. Most routers have a button, which will allow the charger to connect without having to type in the password. Keep that button pressed a few seconds, until the router enters in the WPS mode.
9. ADD A CHARGER AND SET-UP. First connect your device to the laptop/PC. The device and the laptop/pc must be connected to the same internet network. In the software interface click on the gear icon, and on the McM configuration page select Charger settings tab. Click on the scan button, and when the select to range scan window appears, select an ip range for the software to scan, and click on the scan button.
After the scan is complete select your device ip, click on add chargers button and your charger will be added inside the software. Another method is to get the IP of your device and type it in the text field next to the add button. If the IP is correct you should see the charger added in the list below, and the cells appearing in the main window. Thanks to the DIY community for supporting this project! For more information, please visit megacellcharger.com All the best from the DeepCycle-Power Team.
