BatteryMINDer INSTRUCTIONS Models OBD12-24-36-48 BatteryMINDer® Models OBD-12, -24, -36 & -48 OnBoard Battery Restorer-Conditioners With Battery and Charging System Indicator VDC Electronics, Inc. 147D Woodbury Rd. Huntington, NY 11743 www.batteryminders.com techsupport@vdcelectronics.com READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Rev. H-041409 Rev.
Models OBD12-24-36-48 BatteryMINDer Table of Contents General ..................................................................................................................................................................... 3 Qualifying Your Battery............................................................................................................................................ 4 Components & Descriptions ........................................................................................
Models OBD12-24-36-48 BatteryMINDer General The BatteryMINDer® OnBoard Battery RestorerConditioners are designed to desulfate your batteries while you are operating your vehicle. The units utilize patented technology to produce a wide range of high frequency pulses known as RFP™ (Random Frequency Pulsation) designed to dissolve both old and newly formed sulfate. RFP™ technology, sweeps the entire frequency range known to cause sulfation crystals to resonate and then safely dissolve them.
Models OBD12-24-36-48 BatteryMINDer QUALIFYING YOUR BATTERY: Preliminary Requirements To confirm your battery’s condition before using your Battery Restorer-Conditioner (in order to prove the effect of the Battery Restorer-Conditioner) please take the following suggestions. The time it will take will be very worthwhile. If you experience any problems, or are not sure of how to properly use or connect your BatteryMINDer, please e-mail our technical support at: techsupport@vdcelectronics.
Models OBD12-24-36-48 BatteryMINDer 4. Recharge the battery to ensure that it is completely charged as possible before you determine its condition. Allow battery to “rest”* overnight for a minimum of 12 hours before testing with a temperature compensated hydrometer and/or digital type voltmeter only. * “RESTED” = a battery that has been as fully charged as possible, using a 3 stage charger or your alternator and left disconnected from charger or any type load for a minimum of 12 hours before testing. 5.
Models OBD12-24-36-48 BatteryMINDer **Testing with a Hot/Cold Calibrated Hydrometer Tester Read the tester instructions carefully for most accurate readings. 1. When using the tester the first time or after a long period of non-use, fill the tester with the battery fluid and let it sit for 1/2 hour or longer. This will soak the balls in order to give you more accurate readings.
Models OBD12-24-36-48 BatteryMINDer 2. Measure battery’s voltage, without any load attached. If the voltage represents less than 50% of full charge, the battery may be too heavily sulfated to be fully recoverable. If voltage represents greater than 50% of the full charge, full recovery can be expected, given sufficient time (average 1-2 weeks for batteries that are heavily sulfated). 6-V 3 Cells 3. Charge battery to its maximum level. Allow battery to remain for a minimum of 72 hours before retesting.
Models OBD12-24-36-48 BatteryMINDer 9 1 (back) 6 6 2 3 5 4 7 Components & Descriptions 8 Rev.
Models OBD12-24-36-48 BatteryMINDer 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. LED (Light Emitting Diodes) Indicators (pgs. 11 - 13) Push To Test Button (pg. 12) Positive Lead w/Ring Terminal (pg. 10, 11) Negative Lead w/Ring Terminal (pg. 10, 11) Replaceable Fuse (10 Amps) (pg. 10) 6. 7. 8. 9. Mounting Tabs (2) (pg. 10) Auxiliary Charger Input Cord & Plug (pg. 9, 10) Plug Cover (pg. 9, 10) Velcro loop-lock adhesives (pg.
Models OBD12-24-36-48 BatteryMINDer Installing the Battery Restorer-Conditioner Before you install the OnBoard Battery RestorerConditioner, turn the engine off. Mount the unit in a convenient place close to or directly on the battery. You can either mount the unit using screws (not supplied) or the Velcro loop-lock adhesives (supplied). Do not use screws of any kind if mounting Note: Your OBD is equipped with a replaceable Ten (10) Amp flat type automotive fuse.
Models OBD12-24-36-48 BatteryMINDer MODEL OBD-12 12-V MODEL OBD-24 24-V MODEL OBD-36 36-V Rev.
Models OBD12-24-36-48 BatteryMINDer Operating the Battery Restorer-Conditioner After you have installed the Battery RestorerConditioner start your vehicle and allow it to idle for 2-3 minutes. The GREEN LED marked DESULFATING (blinking) will then begin blinking. Your battery is now being desulfated continuously, as long as your engine is running and your alternator is putting current into your battery.
Models OBD12-24-36-48 BatteryMINDer Battery and Charging System Tester Although very simple, this tester can accurately detect the condition of your battery as well as indicating whether your alternator or charging system is functioning sufficiently to recharge your battery. However, you must adhere to the instructions below to ensure you will get accurate readings. ■ Operation Note: For the most accurate readings always allow your battery to “Rest”* for a minimum of 12 hours, i.e.
Models OBD12-24-36-48 BatteryMINDer To Test Alternator / Charging System (Engine MUST be Running): • Press the PUSH to TEST button and hold down while viewing the LED indicators • GREEN LED marked Alternator should be lit. ALL four LEDs should light. If it does not show GREEN, Alternator / charging system is faulty and must be checked / repaired. Note: All four (4) test LED Indicators will light if Alternator is OK. ■ etc.
Models OBD12-24-36-48 BatteryMINDer LED Battery & Alternator Voltage Test Indications POOR FAIR GOOD GOOD-ALTc LED COLORS VOLTAGE OBD-12 11.2 – 12.3 11.8 – 12.3 12.3 – 12.8 13.2 – 14.2 <11.2* OBD-24 22.4 – 23.6 23.6 – 24.6 24.6 – 25.6 26.4 – 28.4 <22.4** OBD-36 33.6 – 36.9 35.4 – 36.9 36.9 – 38.4 36.6 – 42.6 <33.6*** OBD-48 44.8 – 49.2 47.2 – 49.2 49.2 – 51.2 52.8 – 56.8 <44.8**** *NO LEDs are lit = Battery has LESS THAN 11.
Models OBD12-24-36-48 BatteryMINDer Meets watertight specifications JIS IP66 Weight : 8 oz. Size: 5.7” L x 2.25” W x 1.25“ H ■ AMPLITUDE Specifications For 12-V, 24-V, 36-V & 48-V (depending on model) battery systems only. Draws no current when engine-system is shut off. FREQUENCY Desulfation Waveform (typical) Full Time Desulfation output pulse peak current control lp-p....8 ±3 Adc Full Time Desulfation output PWM frequency...........................50 ±5 Hz Full Time Desulfation duty.................
Models OBD12-24-36-48 BatteryMINDer Our Guarantee and Warranty Conditions ONE (1) YEAR 100% UNCONDITIONAL MONEY BACK GUARANTEE: BatteryMINDer OnBoard Battery RestorerConditioners are guaranteed to perform as claimed, or we will refund your full purchase price including all taxes, shipping or handling cost applicable to the purchase. Unit must be returned with Proof of Purchase directly to VDC Electronics, Inc., not to the dealer from which it was purchased.
Models OBD12-24-36-48 BatteryMINDer For Repair or Replacement 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. If after speaking with our tech support personnel it is necessary to return the unit, you MUST request an RMA number. VDC Electronics, Inc. Returns Department Attn: RMA # (Enter Your RMA# Here) 147D Woodbury Rd. Huntington, NY 11743 All returns must be authorized by VDC Electronics.
Models OBD12-24-36-48 BatteryMINDer Rev.
Models OBD12-24-36-48 BatteryMINDer Rev.
