Manual

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POWER SUPPLY (CONSTANT VOLTAGE OF 13.8 VOLTS)
This sets the charge in power supply mode giving a constant voltage of 13.8VDC.
This mode is best used where appliances are drawing power from the battery,
for example a fridge.
Power supply mode can also be used to reactivate a lithium iron phosphate battery
which is on internal low voltage disconnect mode. Currently, most high capacity
12V lithium iron phosphate batteries have an in-built battery management system
(BMS). When you discharge a 12V lithium iron phosphate battery to very low output
voltage, it will activate the battery’s internal low voltage disconnect protection –
the battery will be disconnected from the charger and load. However, in charge
mode, the IDC25L will only start charging if it detects the battery is connected.
To overcome this, set the IDC25L to power supply mode until the battery internal
low voltage disconnect protection is deactivated.
SUPERIOR 5 STAGE CHARGING
Using high speed microcontroller and proprietary charging algorithm, the IDC25L
delivers a sophisticated 5 stage charging process resulting in a faster and more
powerful charge, ideal for deep cycle batteries. The first two stages increase battery
life by gently starting to charge the battery at 5% and 25% of the bulk charge
respectively. The third stage, bulk (constant current), charges the battery much faster
while the fourth stage, absorption (constant voltage), ensures the battery is thoroughly
charged. The final stage, float, maintains the battery at a safe voltage allowing it to
be maintained and ready for use indefinitely.
IGNITION CONNECTION
The ignition connection activates the lower input voltage operation to suit vehicles
with smart (variable voltage) alternators.
TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION
The IDC25L is supplied with a 2 metre temperature sensor. The sensor monitors
the battery temperature and adjusts (compensates) the charger’s output to
prevent overcharging. This is ideal for batteries used in warmer/cooler climates or
environments.
REMOTE CHARGER STATUS INDICATION
A pink wire is provided for driving an external panel mount LED indicator (Eg Narva
P/No. 62090BL) to show the status of the charger. It shows whether the auxiliary
battery is on charge (Solid Colour) or the charger is in a fault condition (Flashing).