Product Manual

Pro
Charge ULTRA
GLOBAL A/C Input & Active Power Factor Correction
OK
CHARGER MODE
AC Power
Auto Temp Control
Active PFC
Multi Speed Cooling
Volts
Amps
AUTO CONSERVATION MODES
Fault
Absorption
Stand-by
Battery Health Program
Fast Charge
Float
DC Output Service
DC Low Voltage
DC High Voltage Trip
High Charger temp trip
Check Fan
De-sulphation
1 2 3
SETUP
ENTER
CHARGE INFORMATION
Open lead acid
Sealed lead acid
A.G.M
GEL
Calcium / Custom
Lithium (LiFePO4)*
System self test
Battery Type
Charger Output
0% 100%
Progressive DIGITAL software control
RoHS
compliant
High Voltage A/C Low Voltage D/CWARNING
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*Lithium must be used in conjunction
with a lithium balancing system.
High current capable of causing sparks burns and fires,
always disconnect the D/C cables from the batteries before
working on the D/C side. Intended for both COMMERCIAL
and DOMESTIC use.
To avoid serious injury or death from electric shock. Before
opening, turn off the main A/C power. Do not expose to rain nor
spray. Replace defective wires/cords before use. Always read the
manual before operating the charger.
Warm air
out
Cooling
Air flow
Installation
Install in cool dry well ventilated space.
This product has a high heat tolerance and can be installed in a engine room.
This product is ignition protected and can be installed near the batteries.
Charger MUST be installed vertically to allow for convection air flow and also in the vertical position
the product is drip proof.
The product will work in any position but we cannot guarantee the drip proof aspect in any other position
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Quick LED feature guide
1) Ammeter, shows the total current being produced speeds. sulphation cycle.
by the charger 8) Standby, charger power system power 16) , charger on initial charge cycle.
2) Voltmeter, showing the average voltage being requirement very low, unit on low float voltage to 17) De-sulphation cycle operational
produced by the charger prolong battery life. 18) Float, unit on float charge or power pack mode,
3) Power meter, shows the % power being produced 9) Fast charge unit on constant current mode main charge complete.
by the unit and the remaining power available 10) OK, unit operating within normal parameters 19) DC output service, output working correctly
4) A/C power, shows the a/c power is connected and 11) Fault, fatal fault, needs returned for repair 20) DC output low voltage warning, either batteries
the product is live, flashes if power is available but 12) Battery type selector, shows which battery are very low / more power is being taken than the
the unit is switched off ( see on/off later ) push charger curve in operation (adjustable ) charger can supply / or the charger is defective.
buttons. Setup and up arrow for 5 secs to activate. 13) Buttons to select charge options (see later in 21) High voltage trip, the unit is defective and tripped
5) Auto temp control, shows the battery temp sensor instructions) also used to switch unit off or on in itself, or a high back D/C voltage has been detected,
is connected and operational. If sensor not conjunction with the setup button ( see 14 ) like a wind generator reg gone defective.
connected then the unit will default to a 20 deg C select button plus down button for 5 sec 22) High charger temp, if the unit is positioned in too
charge curve. select button plus up button for 5 sec hot an environment and over heated, or the fans
6) Shows that the active PFC (power Factor 14) Button to enter selections, also use to switch unit have failed.
Correction is active) on/off in conjunction with the up or down button 23) Check fans, fans are thought to be defective.
7) Fan speed control, varies depending on temp, 3 15) Battery health program, unit doing a 21 day de- 24) Case screws to access the wiring of the product.
Off
On
Absorption
Preset 2 Battery type Absorption Minimum Maximum Preset 1
Battery type Preset information (for 24 v x all voltages by 2)
time factor
absorption
time (mins)
absorption
time (mins)
Rough guide
only
Charge Float Charge Float
14.8 13.6 14.7 13.4 Flooded/open lead acid 8 60 600
14.4 13.6 14.6 13.4 Sealed lead acid 10 360 720
14.35 13.35 14.6 13.7 AGM 9 60 480
14.0 13.7 14.4 13.8 Gel 10 600 1200
14.8 14.4 14.6 14.4 Lithium LiFePO4 8 240 480
15.1 13.6 Custom set Calcium / Custom 8 60 360
15.5 15.5 15.5 15.5 De-sulphation / Equalization NA 240 240
Lithium battery Use
this charger must not be used to
charge lithium battery cells by itself,
you cannot charge lithium cells on
there own you must have a lithium
balancing device in conjunction with
the charger.