User manual

G3-Combi
Clayton Power GmbH
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1.2 Charger mode
1.2.1 Charger activation
The charger will automatically switch on regardless of the ON/OFF power switch status, when
185-265VAC is connected to the AC input (blue Neutrik).
Note: If the inverter is switched OFF, the charger will operate at even lower voltage than
185VAC (down to 110VAC in this mode is accepted) but with reduced charge current!
1.2.2 Charging steps
The battery-charger is a fullautomatic
three-step-charger with IUoUo-
characteristic. The charging para-
meters can be set by the supplier
before delivery, adapting the
regarding batteries.
Charging with constant current (I-
phase - quick blinking green LED)
In relation to actual battery charging
level, charging happens with maximal
charging current, to get the battery
loaded as quick as possible. In case
of a deep unloaded battery, the maximum current is limited during starting period, to prevent
damaging the battery
After arriving the set main charging voltage (14,2 to 14,7V, depending on battery-type), the
charge switches to next charging step.
Charging with constant voltage (U
1
-phase - slow blinking green LED)
During this phase, the main topping charging of battery happens. The voltage is kept on a
constant level of 14,4V (standard-value). In relation to approaching the full battery-capacity, the
current will decrease continuously and comes down to a minimum value, which depends on the
type of battery. As soon the current gets below of this minimum value, or a preset safetytime is
reached, the charger switches to phase 3.
Maintenance charging with reduced voltage (U
2
phase – steady green LED)
Charging voltage will be reduced to 13,5V (standard-value) to maintain full battery-capacity for a
unlimited period. So the physical caused self-unloading will be equalized. Additional connected
AC-consumers are than provided in parallel from AC-grid via the Combi without burden the
batteries.
Charge power reduction
2300W (10A) from the AC grid should not be exceeded! The charger reduces automatically the
charge current if the total power exceeds 2300W (charge power + AC output power)
Note: the regulation is slow in order to allow load peak currents, without disturbing the charging!
Important: The device has a build in fuse – see FUSING section -, do not exceed this
limit!
Deactivation of charger Disconnecting from AC Grid will stop charging.
Note: If the inverter was activated (ON) there will be 230VAC at the grey output connector
(discharging)