Manual

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Introduction

This chapter describes the standard features of a Truecharge2 Battery

Charger, as well as its protection features. It also provides information on

the different parts of the Truecharge2 Battery Charger.

Truecharge2 Battery Charger

The Truecharge2 Battery Charger ships with the following items:

• one Truecharge2 Battery Charger unit,

• owner’s guide,

• rubber boots for DC terminals,

• nuts and washers (M6) for DC terminals and ground stud,

• strain relief clamp for AC input cables

• three crimp connectors for AC wiring

Standard and Protection Features

The Truecharge2 Battery Charger provides the following standard features:

• up to three

full current rated outputs,

• battery monitoring functions,

• correct charging voltage for batteries when connected to almost any

single phase AC power outlet in the world,

• low electromagnetic interference (EMI),

• automatic charge resumption, if required, after AC power interruption,

• programmable custom charge settings

• fully discharged battery charging

• ability to operate two Truecharge2 Battery Chargers in parallel mode

with the use of the optional remote panel.

The Truecharge2 Battery Charger provides the following protection

features:

• battery reverse polarity protection via user-replaceable output fuse(s),

• AC input out-of-range derating and shutdown,

• ambient over-temperature derating and shutdown,

• battery over-charging protection,

1.Not included with IEC models of Truecharge2 Battery Chargers.

NOTE: Keep the carton and packing material in case you need to return

the Truecharge2 Battery Charger for servicing.

2.Each output can charge different batteries that either have the same chemistry or can

tolerate the same charge sequence and voltage/current ratings.

3.The charger can be programmed with custom charge setpoints using PC interface.

This programming can only be done using a special configuration tool operated by

Xantrex or a designated OEM.

4.The charger can initiate charging a non-damaged but zero voltage battery.

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