USER MANUAL Centaur Charger 12/20 12/30 12/40 12/50 12/60 12/80 12/100 12/200 24/16 24/30 24/40 24/60 24/80 24/100 1
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1. Safety and regulatory information General • Review related documentation of this product to familiarize yourself with safety markings and instructions before you operate the equipment. • This product has been designed and tested in accordance with international standards. Only use the equipment for the intended purpose of application. • WARNING: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. The product is used in conjunction with a permanent energy source (battery).
Installation • The installation of this product must be performed by qualified personnel. • Always refer to the installation section in the operator’s manual before applying power to the equipment. • This is a Safety Class I product (provided with a protective earthing terminal). An uninterruptible safety earth ground must be provided at the AC in/output terminals. An additional grounding point is located at the outside of the product.
Transport and storage • When storing or transporting the product make certain that mains power and battery leads are disconnected. • No liability can be accepted for any transport damage when equipment is shipped in non-original packaging. • Store the product in a dry location; storage temperature must be between –20°C and 60°C. • Refer to the battery manufacturer manual concerning transport, storage, charging, recharging and disposal of the battery.
2. Description Technology The Centaur Charger is a fully high-frequency switched battery charger. The input is electronically power factor corrected by the first power stage. The next stage gives provision for galvanic isolation and a perfect DC voltage at the output terminals. The internal electronic parts are protected against moisture and dirt by means of a special coating, which assures a long lifetime of your battery charger.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible cause Solution Charger does not function The mains is not ok Measure mains Input or output fuses are defective Return product to your dealer A bad battery connection Check battery connection The battery select switch is in wrong setting Select correct battery type (see Fig1) Battery capacity to large Make sure charger capacity matches battery The battery select switch is wrong setting Select correct battery type (see Fig1) A single cell in battery is defectiv
3. Installation WARNING: Qualified personnel only Instructions 1. Mount wall bracket (for top holding) of the battery charger, make sure it is level. 2. Install three screws. 3. Open cover by removing four screws, on front bottom cover. 4. Put charger on mounting bracket and mark the Bottom of the two (M6-D-holes) mounting holes. 5. Install M6 screws. 6.
Location The Centaur Charger must be installed in a dry, well-ventilated area. Too high an ambient temperature has the consequence of lower output, shorter life or a complete shutdown of the Centaur Charger. The Centaur Charger is suitable for floor and wall mounting. However, for optimum cooling, a vertical position is recommended. The cables between the Centaur Charger and the battery must be kept as short as possible to minimize cable losses. Input/output connections refer to Figure 1.
Cables longer then 6 m are not recommended. Cable eyes with M6/8 holes should be used. For supply connection use wires suitable for at least 75°C (167°F). CAUTION: Replace defective cords or wires immediately. Connection sequence • Disconnect mains. • Disconnect battery cables from the battery. • Open front cover. • Connect battery cables to the charger. Note that there’s only one “minus”- Use a fuse according the size of the battery charger. • Connect battery cables to the battery.
+ + Battery Select LA AGM GEL Other + LED ‘ON’ Indicator -DC AC INPUT II II II II II II II II II II II II FIGURE 1 INPUT/ OUTPUT CONNECTIONS 9
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