The Electrovaya's PowerPad is a universal external battery for Notebook Computers and Mobile Devices.
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The PowerPad can be charged up to 90%:
- PPD 95 in 2 ½ hours
- PPD 130 in 3 hours
- PPD 160 in 4 hours
- PPD 300 in 8 hours
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The warranty on the PowerPad protects you from manufacturer defects.
Please visit http://www.electrovaya.com/home/other/LimitedWarranty.aspx for detailed warranty information.
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The MSRP (Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price) of the PowerPad :
- PPD 95 is $199.00
- PPD 130 is $ 299.00
- PPD 160 is $ 369.00
- PPD 300 is $ 599.00
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The PowerPad can support the power requirements of most laptops. The PowerPad can deliver from 15 Volts to 24 Volts via the Smart Output Tip,and will allow a maximum of 7.8 amps of current to be drawn. Before PPD purchase, please check a compatibility list to see which tips are suitable for your laptop.
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The run time of PowerPad depends upon the usages of it. To find out what the run time would be for your usage, a simple formula can be used.
For example, PPD 95:
( 95 ÷ Total capacity of laptop internal battery) X Run time of laptop internal battery¹
E.g. If the Total capacity of a laptop internal battery = 40 Wh, and the Run time of a laptop internal battery = 2 hours, then...
( 95 ÷ 40 ) x 2 = 2.4 x 2 = 4.8 hours.
Therefore, the Run time of the PowerPad under these circumstances is 4.8 hours.
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The life of the PPD is dependant on how it is used. Typically PPD provides approx. 360 cycles *.
For all Lithium Ion based batteries, it is common, that from the first day of its usage, it starts to self-discharge.
*A Duty Cycle represents one charge to the discharge of the PowerPad battery.
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The Electrovaya's PowerPad has a unique LCM (Liquid Crystal Module) display. It shows several things, including the current charge capacity of the PowerPad , the output voltage from the Smart Output Tip, and the SOH^ (State Of Health) of the PowerPad.
The LCM is also known as an OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode). This is the type of display that it is used for calculators.
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SOH (State Of Health) displays a remaining life of the PowerPad in percentage.
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Yes, it is possible to do with PPD 95 and PPD 130 because these models have two USB ports for charging of cell phones and other devices. It requires using a specific USB charging cable. Each USB port delivers 5V / 500 mAmp output.
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Several USB charging cables for major brands of cell phones and Pocket PCs are available on our website, please see: PowerPad Accessories . We are continually updating our inventory, so if you don't find your specific USB charging cable in the store, please email us at: ppcustservice@electrovaya.com
You can also buy a USB charging cable from another supplier of your choice.
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Yes, the PowerPad can be charged while it is in use.
However, the charging time will be increased.
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The PowerPad will be depleted first, and then your laptop battery.
While the PowerPad is plugged into your laptop, it will charge the laptop's internal battery.
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To get the best runtime from your PowerPad, the best thing is to charge your Laptop Battery and the PowerPad independently. If you want to charge both your Laptop Battery and your PowerPad simultaneously, you will have to use an additional AC Adaptor.
If your laptop battery is NOT completely charged, and you plug in the PowerPad,
it will provide less runtime.
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Yes, the PowerPad can be mounted on a medical cart. Due to its small dimensions, it can easily slide in the drawer or can reside in side metal chamber of the cart. The physical dimensions of the PowerPads are:
- PPD 95 - 10.6" x 8.2" x 0.6"
- PPD 130 – 10.6" x 8.2" x 0.6”
- PPD 160 - 11.75” x 8.75” x 3/8”
- PPD 300 – 12” x 8.75” x 1.2”
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Yes, the PowerPad is very safe to use in hospitals. All PowerPads are FCC (Federal Communications Commission), and CE Certified (Conformité Européenne).
Also, the Lithium Ion battery cells inside the PowerPads are UL listed (Underwriters Laboratories). There are multiple levels of security built into the electronics control board. Please visit the Battery Technology page for more information about Battery Safety.
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You can check your respective laptop manufacturers' website, or alternatively you can remove the battery from your laptop and read the output voltage and output amperage on the reverse side of the battery. To find out what the capacity of your laptops' internal battery is, use the formula demonstrated below.
Wattage = Output Voltage X Output Amperage
E.g. If the Output Voltage of a laptop battery = 14 V, and the Output Amperage of a laptop battery = 3 hours, then...
14 x 3 = 42
Therefore, the capacity of this laptop battery is 42 Watts.
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The PowerPad has accordingly:
- PPD 95 - 95 Wh (Watt/Hour)
- PPD 130 - 130 Wh (Watt/Hour)
- PPD 160 - 160 Wh (Watt/Hour)
- PPD 300 - 300 Wh (Watt/Hour)
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The PowerPads have a wide range of variable DC output voltages.
These include 15 V, 16 V, 18 V, 19 V, 20 V, 24 V and 5V. – for PPDs 95 and 130
16 V – 19 V for PPDs 160 and 300.
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The PowerPad is designed to deliver maximum 7.8 amp current at 15 V output Voltage.
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The PowerPad is designed to deliver 100 Watts of power constantly and 120 Watts for 10 seconds. This is the highest in the world for this type of battery.
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Windows Power Management allows for two power management modes, one for the internal battery and one for the AC Adapter power, or “external power.” It is the external power management that needs to be activated to maximize the use of the PowerPad. The most important feature of Power Management is the “Turn off Hard Disks” setting. This setting should be set at the lowest time interval allowed. Other settings which will maximize the PowerPad's use are: turning the screen brightness down; activating hibernation; and setting Suspend to minimum time interval.
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When you don't use PPD for a month or more, charge the PowerPad prior to storing. Monitor the PowerPad during storage, and if needed, recharge to maintain capacity. After a period of time, the PowerPad will lose its ability to perform at maximum capacity.
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To recharge the PowerPad, connect PowerPad via Input Tip to laptop's AC Adapter, and then plug into a wall outlet.
Please see the Manual which you received with your PowerPad for full details.
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No, the PowerPad should be recharged using your laptop's AC Adapter or an Electrovaya AC Adapter. The Voltage range for PPDs 95 and 130 is 15-24V; for PPDs 160 and 300 – 16-19V.
Using other adapters may cause damage to your PowerPad unit.
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Yes, you can purchase an AC Adapter from Electrovaya to use with the PowerPad. Contact customer services to purchase a compatible AC adapter.
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Like other batteries, the PowerPad should be handled with caution and safety in mind. The following items are recommended for safe use and storage of the PowerPad:
Caution:
- Use only with notebook computers.
- Do not disassemble, short-circuit or overcharge.
- Charge using only approved AC chargers.
- Do not recharge battery on airplanes.
- Do not place in fire or expose to heat above 60°C (140°F).
- Do not submerge in any liquid.
- Do not deform of puncture the battery.
- Store dry at 0°C (32°F) to 20°C (68°F).
- Do not dispose in ordinary trash, follow local regulations.
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Yes, The PowerPad may be used on board of airplanes. However, The Powerpad should not be charged while flying, because the power source in airplanes may be uneven and inconsistent .
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