INSTRUCTION MANUAL BatteryMINDer® 2000 Series Charger / Maintainer / Desulfator BatteryMINDer® Model 2012 12-Volt Maintenance Charger with Full-Time Desulfator POWER BATTERY CONNECTION BATTERY WEAK LOAD Volts Amps FOR LEAD-ACID BATTERIES ONLY Input: 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.65A Output: 12 Volts @ 2.0 Amps BAD CELL TESTING DESULFATING TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION VDC Electronics, Inc. www.BatteryMINDers.com Technical Support: 800-379-5579 x206 (ET) Developed in the U.S.A.
000 Series BatteryMINDer® TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Instructions ....................................................................... 3 - 7 Warning - Risk of Explosive Gases .................................................. 4 Personal Precautions .................................................................. 4 Preparing to Charge . .................................................................. 5 Charger Location .......................................................................
2000 Series BatteryMINDer® Underwriters Laboratories (UL) REQUIRED IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS for the BATTERYMINDER 2000 SERIES WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSON, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING: 1. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for BatteryMINDer 2000 Series. 2. Do not expose charger to rain or snow. 3.
2000 Series BatteryMINDer® 6. Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug – replace the cord or plug immediately. 7. Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way; call VDC Electronics Tech Support Dept. 800.379.5579 x206 (ET) for advice. 8. Do not disassemble charger; call VDC Electronics Tech Support Dept. 800.379.5579 x206 (ET) for advice when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
2000 Series BatteryMINDer® part that may cause explosion. g) Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches when working with a lead-acid battery. A lead-acid battery can produce a short-circuit current high enough to weld a ring or the like to metal, causing a severe burn. h) Use charger for charging a LEAD-ACID battery only. It is not intended to supply power to a low voltage electrical system other than in a starter-motor application.
2000 Series BatteryMINDer® e) Do not set a battery on top of charger. 14. DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS a) Connect and disconnect dc output clips only after setting any charger switches to “off” position and removing ac cord from electric outlet. Never allow clips to touch each other. b) Attach clips to battery and chassis as indicated in 15(e), 15(f), and 16(b) through 16(d). 15. FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS INSTALLED IN VEHICLE. A SPARK NEAR BATTERY MAY CAUSE BATTERY EXPLOSION.
2000 Series BatteryMINDer® h) See operating instructions for length of charge information. 16. FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS OUTSIDE VEHICLE. A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR BATTERY: a) Check polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has a larger diameter than NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) post. b) Attach at least a 24-inch-long 6-gauge (AWG) insulated battery cable to NEGATIVE (NEG, N, –) battery post.
2000 Series BatteryMINDer® BatteryMINDer 2000 Series Label Indicator Light Table • • • • • • • • • • Power A/C Power Connected Battery Connection Battery Connected Correctly Battery Connection Battery Connection Reversed Bad Cell • Battery Required Soft Start • Battery Tests Under 12.5V Battery under load and cannot maintain FV* (See Voltage Table) Battery under 11.
2000 Series BatteryMINDer® Load Light Off Soft Start Constant Current Constant Voltage Float (Charge Complete) 0.5 A 2.0 A CV* (See Voltage Table) FV* (See Voltage Table) Load Light Float (Battery < 11V) Float (Battery < 12V) Float (Battery < 13V) Float (Battery > 13V) • 2.0 A 2.0 A 2.0 A 2.0 A Quick Connect Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. Place the Positive (RED) clip on the positive battery terminal. Place the Negative (Black) clip on the negative battery terminal. Plug in the BatteryMINDer.
2000 Series BatteryMINDer® • Float (sometimes called Maintenance) is the charger’s long term stage. The charger can and should be left connected indefinitely. This will keep the battery fully charged ensuring no sulfate can form. The charger maintains float voltage FV* (See Voltage Table) using very little power as it actively monitors the battery and adjusts its output several times a second. Indicator Light Details • Power light is GREEN anytime the charger is plugged into AC Power.
2000 Series BatteryMINDer® • Desulfation light flashes BLUE any time the unit is desulfating. The BatteryMINDer desulfates any time it is outputting current. • Temperature Compensation light is GREEN if the temperature is over 27°C/80°F, BLUE if the temperature is under 21°C/70°F. BatteryMINDer Model 2012 includes an ambient temperature sensor which allows it to vary the output voltage as necessary to properly charge your battery (-0.025 V/°C).
2000 Series BatteryMINDer® Voltage Table *CV : Voltage during the Constant Voltage stage *FV : Voltage during the Float stage. Model Battery Types *CV *FV 2012 Standard (Flooded) 14.4V 13.4V 2012-GEL Gel 14.1V 13.05V 2012-AGM AGM 14.7V 13.6V 2012-CAL Calcium 15.16V 13.5V Specifications Table Input Output Float Current Size Weight Operating Temperature Water Resistance Rev. C-091911 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.65A 2ADC ± 0.2A 1mA - 2000mA 5.69” L x 4.06” W x 2.13” H 1.56 lbs.
2000 Series BatteryMINDer® MAINTAINING MULTIPLE BATTERIES To properly charge or maintain multiple batteries they should all be the same type (gel, flooded or AGM) and condition. It is OK to mix deep cycle and starter. Charge each battery individually before connecting together. Never connect batteries at different states of charge. The charged battery will rapidly transfer energy to the discharged battery possibly causing catastrophic failure.
2000 Series BatteryMINDer® Rev.
2000 Series BatteryMINDer® FOR REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT All returns must be authorized by VDC Electronics. 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. NOTES Model BatteryMINDer 20 Serial Number _____________________________ Place of purchase _____________________________ date of purchase _____________________________ Rev.
2000 Series BatteryMINDer® ALL returns must be authorized by VDC Electronics after speaking to a VDC Electronics technician at 800-379-5579 x206 (ET). Please see our “Repair or Replacement” section of this manual for additional information. BatteryMINDer One-Year 100% Unconditional Money-Back Guarantee This BatteryMINDer product is guaranteed to perform as claimed or WE will refund your full purchase price, including all taxes, shipping or handling cost applicable to the purchase.
