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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion' started by dpeverhart, Feb 22, 2018.

  1. dpeverhart

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    I've been using Prolong chargers and dischargers and I understand they have a pro version now for around $4300 but I was wondering if there are any others out there that I should look at. I'd like to see live data that shows each module while under load.
     
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    Check out nuvant and hybrids.co.nz, both do individual module monitoring, both are more expensive than Prolong.
     
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    We plan to have individual block/module monitoring and evaluation to market later this year. It will tie in with the existing ProlongPro hardware. It will do everything the other vendors mentioned do and more for a lot less cost.
     
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    Hi there Jeff!

    Later this year... when?
    It is september already

    Posted via the PriusChat mobile app.
     
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    it's only august on the least coast.:cool:
     
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    It’s September now:p.
     
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    HA! I love the accountability ;). The engineers are actively working on it now. Our code base for the pro charger and discharger is in the process of being ported to a new platform that will allow integration with module level monitoring, automated cycling of the pack, and support remote software updates as well (just to name a few coming features). I don't think we'll have a prototype ready for our booth at SEMA/APEX but should be in beta testing by Christmas.

    Module level data (Ah & Wh capacity) during each discharge cycle and full cycling of the pack all wrapped into a nice Android app UI. Lots of fun stuff in the works
     
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    Im loving it already!
    Then I guess I will hols the spending a bit and wait for you beta version and check it out hopefully it will be worth it

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    Will there be any changes to the current range of hardware?

    Or, will it just be software/additions to the current range?
     
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    Minor rework of the systems may be required, but it will (hopefully) be able to be done in the field. The current Pro Charger & Discharger will be required as key pieces of the new integrated system, they will not be orphaned at all.
     
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    Does the Pro charger/discharger support automation?
     
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    If you mean automated cycling of a pack then with the new product release/upgrade in a few months yes it will.
     
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