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The purpose of the Equalize Option is to deliberately overcharge the battery at a low rate of
current to ensure that all cells are fully charged and to reduce the chance of sulfation. During
the Equalize cycle, the cells, which are fully charged, will produce Hydrogen gas, and the cells,
which are undercharged, will be brought up to full charge. An Equalize cycle should be done
once every 2-3 months, or whenever battery capacity appears to be diminished. The Equal-
ize Option also includes a battery temperature sensor to compensate the charging voltage
for battery temperature, as well as to shut the charger down if the battery should become
overheated. A 2nd temperature sensor can be added to allow monitoring of both batteries if
the charger is connected to 2 banks of batteries.
An Equalize cycle can be initiated at any time by simply pressing the equalize start button
located in the hole labeled EQ SEL. This button is deliberately recessed to prevent accidental
operation. It is most easily pressed by using a ballpoint pen. If the charger is in the middle
of charging the battery (the Charging LED is on), the Equalize LED will ash. Once the main
charging cycle is complete, the Equalize cycle will begin and the Equalize LED will stay on all
the time. If the Charging LED is off when the button is pressed, the Equalize cycle will begin
immediately.
Remote Control Option
Equalize Option
A remote control panel may be connected to the inverter using a 9-pin D-connector, which
attaches to the battery charger. The remote control panel and D connector are part of the
remote control option. The remote control panel allows the unit to be operated remotely as
well as duplicating all the diagnostic indicators and audible alarm
REMOTE CONNECTOR
This connector is located on the side of the unit. Important: To prevent the possibility of High
Voltage Electrical Shock, do not power up the battery charger unless all wiring from the unit to
the remote is securely connected. Do not remove the dust cover from the DB-9 connector if the
remote is not being used.
IMPORTANT: This remote is to be used
only on Battery Chargers manufactured
by Analytic Systems.