User manual

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Charging method A
STEP 1 - BOOST CHARGE
To start a charge cycle; connect the charger to the mains.
The charger is in constant current mode, charging with the maximum current indicated
on the charger, the LED-indication on the charger is ORANGE. This step allows rapid
charging of your battery until the battery reaches typically 80 - 95% of its capacity.
STEP 2 – TOP-UP CHARGE
The charger is in constant voltage mode, charging with a decreasing current until the
current is below the chargers charge termination level (indicated on the charger).
The LED-indication on the charger is ORANGE. The battery is charged to its full
capacity at the end of this step
STEP 3 – FLOAT CHARGE
The LED-indication on the charger is GREEN and the battery is fully charged.
The charger is in standby mode. The charge voltage is at standby level and
the charger may remain connected to the battery.
The charger will return to boost charging if the battery is used.
A load larger than the cut-off current will initiate a new charge cycle.
Orange
Orange
Green
Yellow
Yellow
Orange
Orange
Green
Yellow
Yellow
Orange
Orange
Green
Yellow
Yellow
Explanation of Lead-Acid charge cycle
(See tables for methods for each charger model)
INDICATOR: GREEN
Charge Voltage
Charge Current
INDICATOR: ORANGE
Charge Voltage
Step 2
Top-up Charge
Step 3
Float Charge
Step 1
Boost Charge
Cut-Off Current
Diagram: A
INDICATOR:
YELLOW
INDICATOR: GREEN
Charge Voltage
Charge Current
INDICATOR: ORANGE
Charge Voltage
Step 2
Top-up Charge
Step 3
Float Charge
Step 1
Boost Charge
Cut-Off Current
Diagram: B
Lead acid diagrammer
Cut-Off Current
INDICATOR:
YELLOW
INDICATOR: GREEN
Charge Voltage
Charge Current
INDICATOR: ORANGE
Charge Voltage
Step 2
Timer Charge
Step 3
Float Charge
Step 1
Boost Charge
Diagram: C
INDICATOR:
FLASHING YELLOW
INDICATOR: GREEN
Charge Voltage
Charge Current
INDICATOR: YELLOW
Charge Voltage
Battery Voltage
Cut-Off Current
Current pulses at safe float voltage level
for maximum topping of battery capacity.
Pulse frequency: Microprocessor controlled.
Pulse Current: max current
Step 2
Top Up Charge (4 hours)
Safety Timer (72 hours)
Step 3
Float Charge
Step 0
Start Timer
(0.5 hours)
Step 1
Boost Charge
Start Current
Low
Current Start-Up at Vbatt <10.5V
Error Mode if <10.5V after 30 minutes
(for 12V system)
Diagram: D
Lead acid diagrammer
Red/
Orange
Yellow
Green
INDICATOR: GREEN
Charge Voltage
Charge Current
INDICATOR: ORANGE
Charge Voltage
Step 2
CV Charge
Step 3
Charge complete
Step 1
CC Charge
Cut-Off Current
Diagram: A
INDICATOR:
YELLOW
INDICATOR: GREEN
Charge Voltage
Charge Current
INDICATOR: ORANGE
Charge Voltage
Step 2
CV Charge
Step 3
Charge complete
Step 1
CC Charge
Cut-Off Current
Diagram: B
Li-Ion diagrammer
Cut-Off Current
INDICATOR:
YELLOW
INDICATOR: GREEN
Charge Voltage
Charge Current
INDICATOR: ORANGE
Charge Voltage
Step 2
CV Charge
Step 3
Charge complete
Step 1
CC Charge
Diagram: C
Li-Ion diagrammer