Installation Guide

Technical description
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7 Technical description
Because of its low weight and compact design, the charging converter can
easily be installed in RVs, commercial vehicles, or motor and sailing yachts.
While driving, it charges batteries that are used on-board vehicles or boats
to generate power or supplies them with a retention voltage so that they
do not unload.
The isolation of the input and output voltages means the output voltage can
be kept stable without interference from the input circuit.
The charging converter is switched on via a 12V signal:
• D+ signal
• alternator signal (terminal 15)
• a switched input signal
The battery charger has various protective mechanisms:
• High-voltage shutdown:
The battery charger shuts itself off when the voltage
exceeds the cut-off value. It restarts when the voltage returns to the restart value.
• Low-voltage shutdown: The battery charger shuts itself off when the voltage
sinks below the cut-off value. It restarts when the voltage rises to the restart value.
• High-temperature shutdown: The battery charger switches off when the
temperature inside the device exceeds a cut-off value. It restarts when the
voltage rises to the restart value.
• Protection against short circuit:The LED on the battery charger signals a
malfunction if a short circuit has been generated. The device fuse must
be replaced by a professional aer it has been triggered by excess current.
WARNING! Danger of explosions!
• Do not charge batteries with a cell conclusion. The oxyhydrogen
they produce can cause explosions.
• Do not charge lead acid batteries in unventilated rooms. The
oxyhydrogen they produce can cause explosions.
• Do not charge NiCd batteries or non-rechargeable batteries
with this device. The sleeves of these batteries can explode.
NOTICE!
When terminal 15 is used, the starter battery may discharge even
when the engine is off, if the ignition is set to “ON”.
The 12 V
voltage from a vehicle or boat battery is transformed into a stable
12 V DC voltage.