Multi-stage Smart Battery Chargers SBC1205, SBC24025
THE SMART BATTERY CHARGER The SBC1205 & SBC24025 are “set and forget” four stage chargers that automatically bring and maintain 100% charge to Lead Acid and Calcium content batteries. Being Smart Battery Chargers, they are controlled by a microprocessor, which is constantly checking the charging process. A battery will last longer and charge faster when charged using the Four Stage process.
CONTENTS Table of Contents Page Warnings and Safety Instructions Contents Specifications Key Features 1 Installation 1. Connections 2 Operation 1. The Display Panel 2. Selecting Battery Type 3. The Charging Process 4. Indication 4.1. Charging Indicator (Orange) 4.2. Ready Indicator (Green) 4.3. Fault Indicator (Red) 3 Precautions for Operation 4 Other Info 1. Charging Time & Battery Capacity 2.
KEY FEATURES • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1 Charges Standard, Calcium, AGM or Gel Lead Acid batteries (User Selectable via push button switch) Recharges batteries to 100% capacity Reverse polarity connection protection, charging commences after the battery has been connected correctly Output short circuit protection Battery overcharge protection Faulty battery cell detection and safe charge termination 4-Stage Charging Pattern with timeout protection Initial self test on power up Over temperature shut down Li
2 OPERATION 2.1 The Display Panel The Display Panel features 3 Charging Status LEDs, 3 Battery type indication LEDs and 1 Selector Button as outlined above. 2.2 • • • • • Charging Ready Fault Standard Lead Acid Calcium content Lead Acid • Gel/AGM (Default) ORANGE LED GREEN LED RED LED YELLOW LED BLUE LED GREEN LED Selecting Battery Type You will have 60 seconds from the moment the charger is turned on to make the selection. During the selection period, the selected battery type LED will flash.
2 OPERATION appears like a fault and terminate the charging cycle. Small loads such as the loads drawn by vehicle electronics with the ignition turned off do not present a problem to normal operation. The charging cycle consists of a number of stages as described over the page, and when completed remains in a float mode indefinitely. It is safe to leave the battery connected to the charger as the float mode will not allow over charging whilst maintaining the battery to a fully charged state.
2 OPERATION 2.4.1 Charging indicator (Orange) This indicator is used during the first three stages of charging (Boost, Absorption and Equalise), and flashes at different rates to indicate the charging mode. Boost Mode: Orange indicator ON-single flash. This mode delivers the bulk charge to the battery by delivering maximum constant current. This stage is time limited ensuring a safe charge of batteries above 40Ah.
2 OPERATION 2.4.3 Fault indicator (Red) When faults are detected, the charger shuts down the charging process and displays the nature of the fault via a Red flashing LED. Possible faults are; Continuously on - Hardware failure detected: The SBC1205 failed its self-test on power up. The unit should be returned to the supplier for inspection. One Flash - Over current detected: An excessive current will cause this fault.
3 PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATION • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Ensure the correct battery type has been selected before charging begins. Before connecting or disconnecting the SBC to a battery, ensure that it is disconnected from the 240VAC supply. NOTE disconnecting the battery from the vehicle will cause some components in the vehicle to lose stored memory or information, such as time or stations on your stereo.
4 OTHER INFO 4.1 Charging Time & Battery Capacity The charging time is dependant on a number of conditions including the ambient temperature and the general condition or age of the battery. However it is primarily dependant on how many Amp-Hours need to be put back into the battery to restore full charge, rather than the battery capacity itself. For example, a 50% discharged 45Ah battery requires 22.5Ah to be restored, while a 50% discharged 70Ah battery requires 35Ah to be restored.
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