[Al Skierkiewicz]

wilson,
In this particular case, the safety of the participants is a prime concern. Pre-Charging using the on board battery under Crio control insures that the max allowable pressure on this system is always maintained. A team that charges their pneumatics without Crio control with a second battery not only risks injury, but also has the ability to charge at a higher pressure than their opponents. Safety is forever, not just on the field.
I wish I had a nickel for every team that has told me that they think it is OK to connect the compressor to a battery and then disconnect it when they think it reaches pressure. I could buy a better laptop with that change.