Operation & Owner’s Manual 24V, 36V & 48V Models Rev: 1.
PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE For safe and optimum performance, the Enerdrive ePOWER Industrial Battery Charger must be used properly. Carefully read and follow all instructions and guidelines in this manual and give special attention to the CAUTION and WARNING statements. Disclaimer While every precaution has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the contents of this guide, Enerdrive assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions.
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Table of Contents 1. INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: 5 5 2. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 7 3. OPERATION ILLUSTRATION LED INDICATORS DURING START UP: 7 7 BATTERY CAPACITY INDICATORS: 4. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 8 8 5. FAULT INDICATOR 10 6. WATERPROOFING INSTALLATION 11 7. SPECIFICATIONS 12 8. CHARGE PROFILE CHARGE PROFILE INSTRUCTIONS: 13 13 CHARGE PROFILE TABLE: 14 15 15 9.
1. INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Enerdrive ePOWER Industrial Battery Charger. With our state of the art, easy to use design, this product will offer you reliable service for providing a multistage battery charger to charge the different types of batteries you have installed in applications such as electric vehicles, fork lifts, floor cleaning machines, golf carts, and electric mobility scooters. This manual will explain how to use this unit safely and effectively.
WARNING FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY • When working with electrical equipment or lead acid batteries, have someone nearby in case of an emergency. • Study and follow all the battery manufacturer’s specific precautions when installing, using and servicing the battery connected to the charger. • Wear eye protection and gloves. • Avoid touching your eyes while using this unit. • Keep fresh water and soap on hand in the event battery acid comes in contact with eyes.
WARNING • Enerdrive recommends that all wiring be done by a skilled technician to ensure adherence to the best practice standards for on-board DC electrical installations. Failure to follow these instructions can damage the unit and could also result in personal injury or loss of life. CAUTION • Before Beginning Your Unit Installation, Please Consider The Following: • The unit should be used or stored in an indoor area away from direct sunlight, heat, moisture or conductive contaminants.
Battery Capacity Indicators: LED4 Capacity LED3 LED2 LED2 (100%) LED1 LED3 (75%) LED4 (50%) (Blinking) <50% (Blinking) <50% <75% (Blinking) 100% LED will be showing Battery Charging Profile as below: LED 1 LED 2 (100% Indicator) LED 3 (75% Indicator) LED 4 (50% Indicator) Algorithm 30+ Algorithm 20+ Algorithm 10+ Algorithm 1 - 9 For example; If the charging profile has been selected to #35, LED 1 will be on to represent the charging profile is 30, and LED 4 will blink 5 times to indicat
WARNING • Please make sure the battery connection cables are correctly connected to the charger terminals before operating the charger Connect to the positive terminal of the battery Connect to the negative terminal of the battery Connect to the Battery Temp Sense (BTS) Interlock Cable ( When charger is charging, the interlock cables will form an open circuit with no voltage.
5. FAULT INDICATOR When a fault occurs, LED2(100%)/LED3(75%)/LED4(50%)will blink at the same time. Blinking Frequency Fault Cause Solution (Every 4 sec) 1 2 The battery is not connected or the battery voltage is too low Abnormal AC Power Input (Voltage) 1) Check battery connection is correct. 2) Check charger connection is correct. Check each battery is good. 1) Check AC input cord is connected between charger and AC outlet. 2) Make sure AC plug is tightly inserted into AC outlet.
6. WATERPROOFING INSTALLATION Waterproof ring installation of the AC input cable. 1. Slip waterproof ring or grommet over the AC input cable 2. Connect the AC input cable into the charger ensuring the waterproofing ring is seated correctly 3. Firmly tighten the waterproofing clamp using a Phillips head screw driver *NOTE: Take care to not overtighten the waterproof clamp. www.enerdrive.com.
7. SPECIFICATIONS Model: EPI-2430 EPI-3620 EPI-4815 Voltage-nom(V) 24V 36V 48V Voltage-max (V) 38V 57V 76V Current-max (A) 30A 20A 15A DC Output Applicable to Battery AGM, Flooded, GEL(12 Cell, 40Ah Min) Reverse Polarity Electronic protection - auto - reset Short Circuit Electronic protection - auto - reset AC Output Voltage Range (V) 100 - 240V Frequency (Hz) 45 - 65Hz Current-max (W) 850W Full Load AC Power Factor >0.98 Dimensions: 20.7x18.0x16.0 cm Weight 4.
8. CHARGE PROFILE Charge Profile Instructions: Changing the Charge Profile on the Enerdrive ePOWER Industrial Charger The ePOWER Industrial charger has the ability to be programmed with a charge profile (algorithm) to suit any battery. The default charge profile that comes installed on the charger is b02. This charge profile is suited for Trojan T105 batteries. You can change the charge profile installed on the charger at any time via the USB port on the front of the charger.
Charge Profile Table: Algorithm No.
9. WARRANTY 2 Year Limited Warranty: Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
