First look BP-500 battery pack Lab599 TX-500

The BP-500 battery pack is a modular battery pack which piggybacks on the Lab599 Discovery TX-500 transceiver. it provides power to the transceiver from interchangeable Li-Ion 18650 cells (rated voltage 3.7V).

The wide charging voltage range of 13 to 50V allows the battery pack to be charged from a variety of DC power sources: home electronics power supplies, electrical on-board network of various vehicles, solar panels. Provides protection against overheating, polarity reversal.

The battery pack has an indication of the remaining battery charge. When connected to the Discovery TX-500 transceiver, additional battery information is available on the transceiver screen.

BP-500 FEATURES

Direct attachment to the Lab599 Discovery TX-500 transceiver without the need for additional cabling

Interchangeable Li-Ion 18650 batteries

Ability to use 3 or 6 batteries

Wide charging voltage range from 13 to 50 V

Ability to charge from solar panels

Four segment charge LED level indicator

Display additional parameters on the transceiver screen

The aluminum radiator provides effective cooling of the transceiver 

 Folding kickstands for easy operation and transportation.

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