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03-07-2006, 10:06 AM
The latest from Apogee:
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Apogee L.O.A. (Loud Obnoxious Alarm)
The first alarm that also serves as a Lithium battery tuning device!
Belleville, IL, February 8th, 2006:
PFM Distribution is proud to announce the latest in Lithium Alarm technology.
Features Include:
Auto-detection of 2-4 Cell Lithium packs
Short, instantaneous warning of heavy voltage depression at 3.15V/cell
5 Second Warning of potential pack damage due to voltage depression or capacity depletion at 2
seconds of 3.05V/cell
60 minute timer alarm that sounds constantly until pack is unplugged or 3.2V/cell is reached.
This is for those who forget to unplug their battery packs after use.
External Red LED with 6 lead to allow for optimal viewing placement
External Piezo Alarm with 6 lead to allow for optimal audio placement
Control Module Size: 13/16 Wide by 11/16 long by 1/8 thick utilizing 100% surface mount
technology
Piezo Buzzer: 1-1/8 diameter, 3/4 tall w/6 lead
LED: 3mm w/6 lead
Retail price: $29.99 USD
The alarm will be interfaced between the speed controller and speed controller power input plug
(not on the battery pack itself)
Free lifetime software upgrades if the software is ever revised (postage at customer expense)
This alarm will work for:
ANY Brushed or Brushless Speed Controllers without LVC (Low Voltage Cut-Off) or with
improper LVC
Car/Truck/Boat Receiver pack warning device
Aircraft Ignition pack warning device
Transmitter Power Pack warning device
Any conceivable place a 2-4 cell lithium pack could be utilized, but at present cant due to lack of
proper low voltage cut-off or warning.
Available in late February.
As a privately held United States company, PFM Distribution and the Apogee brand name have been leaders in high discharge Lithium Polymer technology for the R/C Market.
For more info, go to www.pfmdistribution.com.
http://www.modelairplanenews.com/pics/apogee LOA_web.jpg
Apogee L.O.A. (Loud Obnoxious Alarm)
The first alarm that also serves as a Lithium battery tuning device!
Belleville, IL, February 8th, 2006:
PFM Distribution is proud to announce the latest in Lithium Alarm technology.
Features Include:
Auto-detection of 2-4 Cell Lithium packs
Short, instantaneous warning of heavy voltage depression at 3.15V/cell
5 Second Warning of potential pack damage due to voltage depression or capacity depletion at 2
seconds of 3.05V/cell
60 minute timer alarm that sounds constantly until pack is unplugged or 3.2V/cell is reached.
This is for those who forget to unplug their battery packs after use.
External Red LED with 6 lead to allow for optimal viewing placement
External Piezo Alarm with 6 lead to allow for optimal audio placement
Control Module Size: 13/16 Wide by 11/16 long by 1/8 thick utilizing 100% surface mount
technology
Piezo Buzzer: 1-1/8 diameter, 3/4 tall w/6 lead
LED: 3mm w/6 lead
Retail price: $29.99 USD
The alarm will be interfaced between the speed controller and speed controller power input plug
(not on the battery pack itself)
Free lifetime software upgrades if the software is ever revised (postage at customer expense)
This alarm will work for:
ANY Brushed or Brushless Speed Controllers without LVC (Low Voltage Cut-Off) or with
improper LVC
Car/Truck/Boat Receiver pack warning device
Aircraft Ignition pack warning device
Transmitter Power Pack warning device
Any conceivable place a 2-4 cell lithium pack could be utilized, but at present cant due to lack of
proper low voltage cut-off or warning.
Available in late February.
As a privately held United States company, PFM Distribution and the Apogee brand name have been leaders in high discharge Lithium Polymer technology for the R/C Market.
For more info, go to www.pfmdistribution.com.