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Battery Power

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As shown below, the power management system can be powered separately from the motor controllers and motors. While both require 24VDC, this isolation and use of separate power supplies allows the motor power to be disabled while leaving the internal computer and every other component running unaffected.

  1. The 24VDC line for the motor controllers and motors requires the use of eight (8) connector pins (4 positive, 4 negative). Multiple pins are used for each pole to handle the current necessary to run the dog under extreme conditions.
  2. The other 24VDC line powers the power management system, computer, and other accessories including sensors. This line requires only two (2) pins within the connector (1 positive, 1 negative).


Note When power is supplied to the power management system it will automatically turn on without any further action from the user. It is only powered off when the power supply is removed. Powering the internal computer and motor controllers requires further action.


See below the Allegro Dog's power connector pin map and wiring diagram for using a tethered power supply.

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Battery Wiring

Inside the dog, both the batteries and the power management system's 24V lines in are wired to the dog's rear power connector shown below.

The battery jumper plug shown below is used when the dog is to be powered by battery power alone. This plug contains jumpers connecting the battery's 24V lines to the power management system's two 24V inputs.


Power Connector

The external power port is used to supply external power or redirect battery power to the Allegro Dog. It accepts two separate 24V inputs: One input powers the power management system and the second powers the motor controllers and motors.


Power_Connector_Pin_Map.pdf

Battery Jumper Plug

Battery_Jumper_Plug_Pin_Map.pdf

Battery Information

Product Page: TURNIGY nano-tech 4500mAh 6S 35~70C Lipo Pack

Specifications

Capacity: 4500mAh

Voltage: 6S1P / 6S Cell / 22.2V

Discharge: 35C Constant / 70C Burst

Weight: 738g (including wire, plug & case)

Dimensions: 155x49x48mm

Balance Plug: JST-XH

Discharge Plug: XT150

Material Safety and Data Sheet (MSDS)

Battery_MSDS.pdf

Charging

Batteries can be charged using the included battery charger. Look to the instructions included with the charger for how to properly charge your battery and keep them healthy.

Warning The batteries should never be discharged below 20V. The batteries are fully charged at 25.2V.


Product Page: Elangears ELAN R X2

Recommended Settings

To safely charge your battery and help keep it healthy, the following settings are recommended.

Note While it takes longer, using the Smart Charge setting on the battery charger helps the battery to last longer by balancing the charge of each cell.


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Specifications

Operation Power: DC 11~16V / AC 100~240V (50 / 60Hz)

Output Port: DUAL

Charging Current: CH 1 - 0.1~10A (Max. 120W) / CH 2 - 0.1~15A (Max. 180W) / Extra Power (Max. 10A)

Discharging Current: CH 1 - 0.1~7A (Max. 30W) / CH 2 - 0.1~7A (Max. 30W)

Batteries Available: Li-Po: 1 - 6S / Li-Fe: 1 - 6S / Li-Ion: 1 - 6S / Ni-MH: 1 - 14S / Ni-Cd: 1 - 14S / Pb (Lead): 2 ~ 20V

Size: 178 x 151 x 86mm

Mass: 1.8kg