REVIEW: Cell Log

We received a handy new unit from ProgressiveRC.com, The Cell Log. This data logger can record your cell draw over a flight and warn you when the voltage reaches an undesired level. Read on for our thoughts on this unit.

Pulling this unit out of the box, it is apparent that this is a quality unit. The LCD screen is very sharp, which makes viewing even in daylight incredibly easy. The case is also very solid and feels like it can withstand the test of time. This tool can be very useful when trying to diagnose a failing cell or analyze pack performance.

Specs List-

* Accurate cell voltage monitoring and measurement to three decimal places

* Small size with many functions, backlight 128×64 LCD and tone alarm

* Simple, easy to use interface
* Measures 2-8S Li battery individual voltage and can also measure NiMH, NiCd, and Pb battery pack voltage

* Settings include Individual Voltage Alarm or Pack Voltage Alarm, Overvoltage Alarm, Low voltage Alarm, Differential Voltage Alarm, and Time Over Alarm

* An extra alarm output is integrated which can be controlled by the user
* LiPo/LiIo/LiFe battery types voltage monitor mode can be selected separately
* CellLog 8S has been 100% calibrated and also supports user calibration
* CellLog 8S has a 16Mbit flash storage, which can log offline charge and discharge data for 36 hours
* Firmware can be updated as new features are added and improved by the USB port. The CellLog 8S also support the “logview” software and can display, plot and analyze the charge and discharge data by it.

There’s not much we can elaborate about this unit. It performs the advertised features quite well and for $35, it’s one of those nice little gadgets to have. We’ve included a data graph in the gallery below.

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