INSTRUCTION MANUAL BatteryMINDer® SCC180 Solar Controller / Charger Maintainer Desulfator with Temperature Sensing VDC Electronics, Inc. 147D Woodbury Rd. Huntington, NY 11743 800-379-5579 x206 (ET) www.batteryminders.com techsupport@vdcelectronics.com READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Rev.
BatteryMINDer® Model SCC180 Table of Contents Overview............................................................................................ 3 Frequently Asked Questions........................................................... 5 Battery Condition Indicator (BCI).................................................... 6 BCI Installation................................................................................. 6 Testing Battery......................................................................
BatteryMINDer® Model SCC180 Please read these simple instructions before making any attempt to permanently or temporarily installing your SCC180 controller. OVERVIEW Note: Your battery(s) need to be in “good” condition to gain the full benefits from your BatteryMINDer Solar maintenance charger–desulfator system. By “good” we mean no shorted cells, and a “rested” voltage of each battery = /> 12 volts*.
BatteryMINDer® Model SCC180 Solar Controller has three (3) separate LED status indicators: They are: YELLOW = Solar Power - Lit when sufficient sunlight is available to charge/maintain/desulphate battery(s) RED = Polarity Reversed (Battery only) If lit RED, reverse battery connector wires to battery. GREEN = Battery Charge If lit (solid) battery is being chargeddesulphated. If it blinks (flashes) battery is being maintained and desulphated (if required).
BatteryMINDer® Model SCC180 Frequently Asked QUESTIONS Q: Can the Solar BatteryMINDer be used to charge, maintain and desulphate any size or type lead acid 12-volt battery such as sealed gel, agm, deep cycle, marine, maintenance free electrolyte? A: YES, BatteryMINDer can charge, maintain and desulphate any type size lead acid based battery, regardless of construction or brand.
BatteryMINDer® Model SCC180 Battery Condition Indicator (BCI) Your BCI will give you a quick and accurate indication of your battery(s) state of charge-condition. By properly using your BCI you can determine whether your battery needs to be charged, is not holding its charge or needs to be desulphated.
BatteryMINDer® Model SCC180 If only the RED and YELLOW LEDs light your battery is “fair” = 11.8 – 12.7-volts If only the RED LED lights your battery is in “poor” condition (11.2 – 11.7volts. Battery needs to be desulphated fully before it can be further evaluated to determine if it can be returned to “good” condition. WHEN NO LEDs are lit, battery can be considered “DEAD”, unlikely able to be restored.
BatteryMINDer® Model SCC180 INSTRUCTIONS TEMPERATURE SENSOR Type: ABS-248 (At-the-Battery Sensor) (OPTIONAL) If battery is being charged or maintained in temperatures as low as 32°F to a high of 125°F this sensor must be used. Congratulations on purchasing the most advanced charger-maintainerdesulphator conditioner on the market today. Read you manual carefully to understand all of its features.
BatteryMINDer® Model SCC180 Effects of Temperature on Battery Life* Maximum Annual Average Battery Temperature Maximum Battery Temperature Percent Reduction in Battery Life 25°C (77°F) 50°C (122°F) 0% 30°C (86°F) 50°C (122°F) 30% 35°C (95°F) 50°C (122°F) 50% 40°C (104°F) 50°C (122°F) 66% 45°C (113°F) 50°C (122°F) 75% 50°C (122°F) 50°C (122°F) 83% 25°C (77°F) 50°C (122°F) 0% For example: If a battery’s design life is 10 years at 25°C (77°F), but the average battery temperature is 35
BatteryMINDer® Model SCC180 Gel Charge and Float Voltages at Various Temperature Ranges** Temp °F Charge Float Temp °C Optimum Maximum Optimum Maximum 120 13.00 13.30 12.80 13.00 49 110 – 120 13.20 13.50 12.90 13.20 44 – 48 100 -109 13.30 13.60 13.00 13.30 38 – 43 90 – 99 13.40 13.70 13.10 13.40 32 – 37 80 – 89 13.50 13.80 13.20 13.50 27 – 31 70 – 79 13.70 14.00 13.40 13.70 21 – 26 60 – 69 13.85 14.15 13.55 13.85 16 - 20 50 – 59 14.00 14.30 13.70 14.
BatteryMINDer® Model SCC180 FOR REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT All returns must be authorized by VDC Electronics. In the event that you believe your product may be defective, you MUST speak to a VDC Electronics technician at 1-800-379-5579 x206 (ET) before proceeding further. NOTES Model BatteryMINDer SCC180 Serial Number _____________________________ Place of purchase _____________________________ date of purchase _____________________________ Rev.
BatteryMINDer® Model SCC180 ALL returns must be authorized by VDC Electronics after speaking to a VDC Electronics technician at 800379-5579 x206 (ET). Please see our “Repair or Replacement” section of this manual for additional information. BatteryMINDer One-Year 100% Unconditional Money-Back Guarantee This BatteryMINDer product is guaranteed to perform as claimed or WE will refund your full purchase price, including all taxes, shipping or handling cost applicable to the purchase.
