BPA Series Switch-Mode 3 Stage Battery Charger User’s Manual
Table of Contents 1. Important Safety Information……………………………………….………… 1 1-1 General Safety Precautions……………………………………………… 1 1-2 Battery Precautions………………………………...…………………….. 2 2. Features…………………………………………………………………………... 3 2-1 Battery Charging Curve………………………………………………….. 3 2-2 Electrical Characteristics…………..……..……………………………… 4 2-3 Mechanical Drawing..…………………………………………………….. 5 3. Instructions……………………………………………….……………………… 6 3-1 Front Panel Operation..…………………………………………………...
1. Important Safety Information WARNING! Before installing or using BP- A Battery Charger, you need to read following safety information carefully. 1-1. General Safety Precautions 1-1-1. Do not expose BP-□□□□A Battery Charger to water, mist, snow, or dust. To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover or obstruct the ventilation shaft. Do not install BP-□□□□A Battery Charger in a zero-clearance Compartment. Overheating may occur. 1-1-2.
1-2. Battery Precautions 1-2-1.If battery acid contacts your skin or clothing, you shall wash it out with soap and water immediately. If battery acid contacts your eyes, you shall wash it out with cold running water for at 1 least 20 minutes and get medical attention immediately. 1-2-2.Never smoke or make a spark or flame in the vicinity of the battery or the engine. 1-2-3.Do not drop metals on the battery. The resulting spark or shortcircuit on the battery or other electrical parts may cause an explosion.
2. Features High-performance 3-stage charging effect 0.98 typical power factor Advanced 8 bit microprocessor control circuit Reverse polarity protected by fuse Ignition protection Output short circuit protection Over power protection Switch mode technology Statue of charge indication by LED Compact and lightweight design 2-1.
2-2. Electrical Characteristics Model BP-1210A BP-1205A BP-2405A BP-2403A DC Voltage Range 14.4V 14.4V 28.8V 28.8V Rated Current 10A 5A 5A 2.5A Current Range 0 ~ 10A 0 ~ 5A 0 ~ 5A 0 ~ 2.5A Rated Power (max.) 144W 72W 144W 72W Battery Charger Mode 3 - stage Battery Chargers ( Refer to Battery Charging Curve) Indication LED Refer to LED Status Voltage Range 88 ~ 264VAC Frequency Range 47Hz ~ 63Hz Efficiency ( Typ. ) at 230Vac 80% AC Current ( Max. ) 1.
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3. Instructions BP-□□□□A series are high frequency switch-mode 3-stage battery chargers equipped with micro-controller and PFC circuit to manage battery intelligently and to provide highly reliable operations. Before using BP-□□□□A, read all instructions and precautions marking on this manual. 3-1. Front Panel Operation： 3-1-1.
3-1-2.ON / OFF switch： Power ON / OFF switch, leave the status OFF during installation. 3-1-3.LED Status Charging Status LED Signal LED Indication Bulk Charge Fast Green Blink Absorption Charge Slow Green Blink Floating Charge Solid Green Charging Failure or Wire Disconnection Red Blink 3-2. Rear Panel Operation： PUSH DC O U TP U T DC FUSE STATUS 3-2-1.Ventilation Shaft： Be sure to keep it a distance (at least one inch) from surrounding things. 3-2-2.
3-3. Troubleshooting： Problems and Symptoms “Red” LED blink Possible Cause Battery is disconnected Polarity reverse LED light off Solutions Check the battery connection. Place proper polarity. Check DC fuse. If broken, replace the same rating fuse. DC fuse broken Check DC output fuse No AC power delivering Check input power connection. Make sure the ventilation shaft is not obstructed. Improve ventilation. Lower the temperature Surrounding it. Thermal shutdown 3-4.
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