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Technical description MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235
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6 Technical description
The low weight and compact construction of the battery charger allow for easy instal-
lation in mobile homes, commercial vehicles or motor and sailing yachts. 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 discharge.
A control lamp on the device enables constant monitoring in the battery charger.
The device has the following protective systems:
• Short circuit
• Overheating protection
• with sensor (accessory): Battery overheating
The device can also be integrated into a LIN bus using two connections.
The cooling system uses fans whose speed depends on the charging power and can
be switched off using an external switch.
6.1 Device versions
The PerfectCharge MCA battery chargers are available in different versions.
Your MCA battery charger can be used to charge batteries up to a specified battery
capacity (see chapter “Technical data” on page 29):
• MCA1215: suitable for charging one supply battery and one starter battery
• MCA1225, MCA1235: suitable for charging up to two supply batteries and one
starter battery
For the identification of your device, see the reference number on the type plate.
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