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All Mascot NiMH battery chargers marked with the CBC symbol may be configured through the output cable using a toolkit consisting of a CBC module, a USB cable, and Mascot config software for PC.
An illustration shows a compact black Mascot CBC module connected via a USB cable to a laptop, demonstrating the hardware setup for configuring Mascot NiMH battery chargers.
The CBC Toolkit is ideal for optimizing battery performance for a wide range of applications. There are 37 different parameter settings and 9 additional enable/disable functions available.
Key Configuration / Charge Detection Variables
- - dV levels in mV (minimum detection level approx. 1mV/cell)
- dT/dt detection level °C/minute
- NTC parameters (nominal value and β-value)
- Temperature limits (Hot, cold, charge pause ++)
- Charge currents
- Timers: dV mask timer to prevent premature -dV detection, Soft start timer, Top-off timer, Trickle timer and safety timer
EoC Methods and Functions (Enable/Disable)
- -dV
- dT/dt
- No EoC - Constant current Charger
- NTC mandatory. This will stop the charge cycle if NTC is missing or not working properly
- Read and/or write protected configuration
The CBC System is Easy to Set-Up and Connect
- Select Mascot standard to configure
- Connect the charger and set-up the communication
- Make the custom configurations
- Send the new parameter(s) to the charger
Included in the Toolbox
- Mascot CBC module (hardware interface)
- 3546 NiMH CBC Battery Charger
- 3743 NiMH CBC Battery Charger
- USB Cable for connecting to a PC
- Mascot Configuration Software
- Printed user guide and videos with user instructions
Notes
- It's possible to read the current configuration from the charger [Read/Write indicator]
- Ordering information: For the CBC toolkit, use part no. 4099000040. For additional modules, use part no. 4099000000.
Configuration Parameters Table
| Index | Name | Value | Unit | Min | Max | µC value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | ModeFlags | 104 | 0 | 511 | 104 | |
| 25 | ChargeCurrentFastCharge | 1,991 | A | 0,218 | 2,445 | 203 |
| 26 | ChargeCurrentTrickle | 0,100 | A | -0,009 | 0,137 | 190 |
| 28 | StartTime | 120 | s | 1 | 600 | 120 |
| 29 | SafetyTime | 240 | min | 1 | 16383 | 240 |
| 30 | TopOffTime | |||||
| 49 | dVMaskTime |
Additional parameters shown: NTC resistor: 10 000 ohm (25 °C), NTC beta: 3 950.
Software Interface Description
A screenshot of the Mascot Configuration Tool Kit software interface for Mascot CBC chargers is shown. It displays a "Connected!" status and a menu bar with options for 'File', 'Read charger', 'Write charger', and 'Connect charger', along with action buttons. Below this is a table listing configuration parameters such as Mode Flags, ChargeCurrent Fast Charge, Charge Current Softstart, Charge Current Trickle, Start Time, Safety Time, TopOff Time, and dVMask Time, including their values, units, ranges, and descriptions. The content section of the software lists the specific charger models and software included.
A separate user interface section labeled "End of Charge" presents checkboxes for configuration options: '-dV' (checked), 'zero dV', and 'dT' (checked). Other general configuration options include checkboxes for 'Read protect', 'Write protect', 'NTC required', 'Pulse enabled' (checked), 'Constant current', and 'Trickle low current'.
Product Images
An image shows a Mascot Blueline battery charger plugged into a wall socket.
