Product Manual A

3. Description 11-2017

• The status LED is displays the appropriate color for the following conditions.

◦ Green - On solid indicates unit is charging

◦ Amber - On solid indicates Equalizing

◦ Red - On solid indicates a fault condition. The fault number is shown on the digital display.

FIGURE 8. 15/12-AMP CHARGER CONTROL PANEL

3.5.1.1.2 Battery Charger Configuration

The RESET button on the control panel is used to configure the battery charger. (More information on

Setup menus is included in the Battery Charger Operator Manual.)

• Battery Voltage and Type - The battery charger must be correctly configured, using the Setup

menus, for the correct battery voltage and type before it is connected to the battery. The battery

voltage can be set for 12 or 24 VDC (default = 12 VDC). The battery type can be set for Lead-Acid,

Gel, or AGM batteries (default = Lead-Acid).

NOTICE

A factory installed battery charger is set up for the proper DC battery voltage requested on

the production order, with the Lead-Acid battery type selected as the default.

• Battery Equalization - Battery equalization is available for lead-acid batteries that are completely

charged, using the Equalize Battery screen in the Setup menus. When battery equalization is in

process, the LED status indicator turns amber.

3.5.1.1.3 Optional Battery Temperature Sensor

A connector for an optional battery temperature sensor is located on the bottom of the battery charger.

When used to monitor battery temperature, the optional battery temperature sensor is connected from the

battery charger to the positive terminal of the battery. A fault message (fault code 2263) is displayed if the

battery temperature is too high (reaches 131 °F (55 °C)).

3.5.1.2 2-Amp Battery Charger

The 2-ampere battery charger has a 5 amp DC output circuit breaker switch on the front of the battery

charger. The charger also includes a 5 amp AC fuse to protect the battery charger circuit.