Apogee L.O.A. (Loud Obnoxious Alarm)

[PeterV]

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Apogee L.O.A. (Loud Obnoxious Alarm)
Item#:
APOGEELOA
Price/ea.
$20.99

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: $20.99 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 can’t due to lack of proper low voltage cut-off or warning.

More at www.pfmdistribution.com

[Racing t]

nice! but I am wondering were can I get this.

[JakeE]

Tower (http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXMHJ9&P=7) has them in stock

[elite]

I think this is perfect for my trex heli running a 3cell lipo pack. I have to check to see if the align 35 controller has LVC but im thinking it does. Ive been on the hunt for this or something similar - I saw one that had to be put together from parts and seemed like a hassle so for 20 bucks - this seems awesome! Good find - gonna see if my LHS can get these ASAP!

Could use one on the vendetta too :)

Any pics on how this interfaces with the controller?

[ALJR]

would be nice if they offered this with a smaller alarm.. I know the volume may not be AS loud, but fitting that under the shell of my zx5 is gonna be tight...

[Racing t]

so this work like a low-voltage cut off??

[JakeE]

I don't think it's a voltage cut-off. It notifies you if your battery is close to being discharged below a safe level.

[WJ Birmingham]

The device solders onto the power input plug on your speed controller.

It does not interfere with the operation of your vehicle, it simply monitors voltage depression of the pack.

This was the smallest alarm we could find with appropriate audible output at distance. Any alarm can be wired onto the LOA that has it's own driver built in (the LOA gives full pack voltage to the alarm).

The alarms are availble via Tower Hobbies, or any local hobby shop who buys from Great Planes or HRP. You (or your local hobby shop) may also purchase them directly from us: http://pfmdistribution.com/secure/shop/item.asp?itemid=203

-WJ