User Manual

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4. Setup
4.1 Using the MODE button
There are 3 easily selectable integrated charge modes that are suitable for most common
battery types, as well as an optional recondition stage that can be included (except for Li-ion
mode).
Any settings made are stored and will not be lost when the charger is disconnected from mains
power or the battery.
a) Charge voltage
By simply selecting the appropriate charge mode for the battery type being charged, (refer to
the battery manufacturer’s recommendations) the voltage settings for each charge stage will be
altered according to the table below:
Mode
Absorption
Float
Storage
Recondition
Normal
14.4V
13.8V
13.2V
16.2V
High
14.7V
13.8V
13.2V
16.5V
Li-ion
14.2V
13.5V
13.5V
N/A
Note: For 24V chargers multiply all voltages by 2.
Charge voltage is also automatically compensated depending on ambient temperature (except
for Li-ion mode) - see section 3.2 ‘Temperature compensation’ for more information.
The desired charge mode can be selected by briefly pressing the MODE button to cycle through
the charge modes – the LED beside the active charge mode (NORMAL / HIGH / LI-ION) will be
illuminated.
b) Recondition mode
If enabled the recondition stage is included in the charge cycle; use only if required as a
corrective/maintenance action - see section 3.1 / 3 ‘Recondition’ for more information.
If recondition mode is enabled the RECONDITION LED will be illuminated and blink during
recondition stage.
c) Night mode
If enabled the charge current is temporarily limited to half the nominal charge current and the
cooling fan will be disabled for totally silent operation over the following 8h (overnight).
Once 8h have elapsed the charger will return to normal operation, with full charge current
available and cooling fan operation re-enabled.
To enable night mode, depress and hold the MODE button for 3 seconds; the NIGHT LED will
illuminate once activated.
To end night mode prior to the 8h duration elapsing, also depress and hold the MODE button for
3 seconds. Night mode will also be ended if the charger is disconnected from mains power.
d) Low current mode
If enabled the charge current is continuously limited to a significantly reduced level (varies per
model - refer to specifications) compared to the nominal charge current and the cooling fan will
be disabled for totally silent operation.
Low current mode is recommended when charging lower capacity batteries with a high current
charger, for example some lead acid batteries can overheat if charged with a current that
exceeds 0.3C (more than 30% of the battery capacity in Ah).
To enable low current mode, depress and hold the MODE button for 6 seconds; the NIGHT LED
will blink once activated.
To disable low current mode, also depress and hold the MODE button for 6 seconds.