INTELLI-CHARGE DC/SOLAR BATTERY CHARGER 25 Amp, 3 Stage Switchmode P/No.
WARNINGS • Explosive gases may escape from the battery during charging. Prevent flames and sparks and provide adequate ventilation. • Before charging, read the instructions. • FOR CHARGING 12 VOLT LEAD ACID BATTERIES ONLY. • Do not attempt to charge non-rechargeable batteries. • Never charge a frozen battery. • Corrosive substances may escape from the battery during charging and damage delicate surfaces. Store and charge in a suitable area.
SUPERIOR 3 STAGE CHARGING Using high speed microcontroller and proprietary charging algorithm, the IDC25 delivers a sophisticated 3 stage charging process resulting in a faster and more powerful charge, ideal for deep cycle batteries. The first stage, bulk (constant current), charges the battery faster while the second stage, absorption (constant voltage), ensures the battery is thoroughly charged.
SPECIFICATIONS Operating Conditions Alternator Input Voltage 9-32Vdc Maximum Solar Input Voltage 23Vdc Maximum Input Current 40A Input Current (No Load) 20mA Back Drain on Auxiliary Battery 9.5 – 10.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW Charging LED Indicates charging status Mounting Slots DC Leads Temperature Sensing Cable Solar LED Indicates solar input status Alternator LED Indicates alternator input status Battery Chemistry Selection (Mode) Button LED Battery Chemistry Display Indicates selected battery chemistry type 123 122 113 63.5 40 Ø5.
INSTALLATION MOUNTING The rugged design of the IDC25 affords it to be mounted wherever best suits the application. By using advanced potting technology the unit is resistant to shock, vibration, dust and water allows for under-bonnet or in-vehicle installation. Clever `side extrusions’ incorporated within the enclosure allow the unit to be mounted to flat surfaces as close to the auxiliary battery as possible.
4. Connect the Starter Battery positive (+) terminal to the IDC25 Alternator Input cable (red colour). Fit a 50A fuse to the cable as close as possible to the Starter Battery positive (+) terminal. 5. If your vehicle has fixed voltage or temperature compensating alternator installed, leave the Ignition Override cable (blue colour) open. If your vehicle has smart (variable voltage) alternator installed, the Ignition Override cable must be connected to the vehicle’s ignition.
SELECTION OF AUXILIARY BATTERY TYPE Press the Mode button on the front panel until all Battery Chemistry LEDs are flashing. There are 4 battery chemistries available: Gel, AGM, Wet and Calcium. Keep pressing the button momentarily until the Battery Chemistry LED you want is flashing. After you release the button, your selection is entered and saved. Your selection will be restored automatically even after the IDC25 is fully disconnected and reconnected. The default Battery Chemistry is AGM.
TYPICAL WIRING INSTALLATION For vehicles fitted with a Smart Alternator only External LED – Pink (1.5mm2) Output/Auxiliary Battery – Grey (8mm2) * Temperature Sensing – Black (twin core) Solar – Green (8mm2) connects to ignition feed if smart alt. Ignition override – Blue (1.5mm2) Ground/Chassis – Black (8mm2) Alternator/Starter Battery – Red (8mm2) 1.
For vehicles fitted with a Smart Alternator only External LED – Pink (1.5mm2) Output/Auxiliary Battery – Grey (8mm2) * Temperature Sensing – Black (twin core) connects to ignition feed if smart alt. Ignition override – Blue (1.5mm2) Ground/Chassis – Black (8mm2) Alternator/Starter Battery – Red (8mm2) 2.
External LED – Pink (1.5mm2) Output/Auxiliary Battery – Grey (8mm2) Temperature Sensing – Black (twin core) Solar – Green (8mm2) Ground/Chassis – Black (8mm2) 3.
HOW TO READ LED DISPLAY 12V 25A DC 3-Stage CHARGING SOLAR MODE GEL AGM WET CALCIUM ALTERNATOR LED Charge Indicators Charging LED Battery Type LED GREEN Flashing Solid BLUE Charging Stage Bulk Charge GREEN Flashing BLUE Flashing Adsorption Charge Solid GREEN BLUE Flashing Equalization Charge Solid GREEN Solid BLUE Float Charge Fault LED Indicators Charging LED Solar LED Alterator LED Battery Type LED Fault Solid RED The unit is faulty Amber Bulking charging time ou
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q. Is the IDC25 waterproof? A. The Projecta IDC25 is designed to be dust and weather proof. Normal use including river crossings and light engine washing will not pose any problem. Direct high pressure washing of the IDC25 unit or submersion for a period of time may cause some water damage and will not be covered under warranty. Q. Why do the positive cables from the batteries need to be fused? A.
Q. What is Surface Charge? A. Batteries unused or left discharged for some time build up a resistance to being recharged. When the charger is first connected, these batteries will take a surface charge, and the ‘FULLY CHARGED’ LED will illuminate within a short period of time. The battery however is not fully charged. The charger is voltage sensitive and cannot differentiate between a surface charge and a fully charged battery.
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WARRANTY STATEMENT Applicable only to product sold in Australia Brown & Watson International Pty Ltd of 1500 Ferntree Gully Road, Knoxfield, Vic.
