USER MANUAL SKYLLA-TG 24/30 with Universal Input SKYLLA-TG 24/50 with Universal Input SKYLLA-TG 24/100-G with Universal Input victron energ ie CHARGER SKYLLA - TG 24 1 00
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USER MANUAL SKYLLA UNIVERSAL INPUT 1. INTRODUCTION 5 2. DESCRIPTION 7 3. DIRECTIONS FOR USE 11 4. OPTIONS 16 5. FAULT TRACING 24 6. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 25 1.1 1.2 1.3 2.1 2.2 2.3 3.1 3.2 3.3 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 4.10 4.11 4.12 4.13 4.14 4.15 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.
1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Victron Energy Victron Energy has established an international reputation as a leading designer and manufacturer of power systems. Our R&D department is the driving force behind this reputation. This department is continually seeking new ways of incorporating the latest technology in our products. A Victron Energy power system can supply high-quality energy at places where there is no permanent mains power source available.
1.3 Warnings The cover of the battery charger may only be removed by a qualified technician. Before obtaining access to the battery charger the mains supply circuit must be disconnected. Explosive gasses can occur during charging a lead-acid battery. Prevent flames and sparks. Provide adequate ventilation during charging. The battery charger can not be used to charge non-rechargeable batteries. There is a dangerous voltage present on some of the metal parts inside the battery charger.
2. DESCRIPTION 2.1 The Skylla-TG battery charger The Skylla-TG battery charger is a fully automatic charger for 24V batteries and accepts any mains supply that delivers 90-265 V AC, with frequencies ranging from 45 to 65 Hz. The Skylla-TG also accepts DC supply, ranging from 90 up to 400 V DC. It charges the battery according to the IUoUo characteristic, which is a 3-stage charging characteristic. This characteristic is shown below in illustration 1.
After the float-charge mode the charger returns to the equalize-charge mode for 30 minutes, this is to compensate for the normal leakage or self discharge of the battery. The Skylla-TG charger can remain connected to the battery continuously, without gas formation taking place, caused by overcharging. It is not necessary to disconnect the battery from the charger during long time storage, for example during the winter storage of a ship.
2.3 Protection The battery charger is safe to use due to its robust design and its internal electronic protection. This chapter describes the various internal electronic protective devices. Maximum charge current protection The battery charger provides a maximum charge current of 30A for the 30A charger, 50A for the 50A charger or 100A for the 100A charger. This level is electronically limited and is factory set.
Temperature protection The internal temperature of the charger is measured continuously. However, due to a high ambient temperature outside the cabinet, the temperature within the battery charger can rise. When the external temperature of the battery charger becomes higher than 40°C, the output current decreases and the Failure led flashes. Before the internal temperature becomes too high due to extreme conditions the charger switches off and the Failure LED illuminates continuously.
3. DIRECTIONS FOR USE 3.1 Installation Find a dry and well-ventilated area to mount the Skylla charger and battery. Keep the distance between the charger and the battery less than 6 meters. The charger may be wall or floor mounted. Mounting on a wall improves the air circulation within the charger cabinet and will prolong the lifetime of the battery charger.
The battery connection sequence The Skylla is NOT protected against reverse battery polarity. ("+" connected to "-" and "-" connected to "+"). Follow the installation procedure. The warranty expires when the Skylla becomes defective due to reverse polarity. Disconnect the mains supply before making or breaking connections to the battery. Check if the charger is switched off and if the mains supply is disconnected. Remove the front of the battery charger to access the battery connections.
Connecting the starter battery The starter battery has to be connected using wire with a core of at least 1.5 mm2. Connect the positive (+) battery-pole to the right side of the starter battery connector, see illustration 3. Connect the negative (-) battery-pole to the left side of the starter battery connector, see illustration 3. Connecting the mains Check if the battery is already connected to the charger. Remove the front of the battery charger to access the AC input connector.
3.2 Operation Located on the front of the Skylla charger are an on/off switch and three rows of leds, as shown in illustration 5. The battery charger can be switched on and off with the on/off switch. The “output voltage” leds indicate the output voltage value. The “output current” leds indicate the output current value. The other leds indicates the state of the charger.
3.3 Maintenance The Skylla charger does not require any specific maintenance. However an annual check of the battery connections is recommended. Keep the charger dry, clean and free of dust. If any problems arise, use the fault finding procedure to trace the fault, see chapter 5.
4. OPTIONS The Skylla charger is factory set to standard values. Some of these standard values can be changed by a qualified electrical technician into customised values. This chapter describes which values can be changed and how to change them. The cover of the Skylla may only be removed by a qualified technician. Before obtaining access to the Skylla the mains supply circuit must be disconnected. There is a dangerous voltage present on some of the metal parts inside the battery charger.
4.1 Permanent boost-charge In some cases, for example when the battery is almost empty, it is recommended to permanent boost-charge the battery for 10 hours. Do not permanently boost-charge sealed lead-acid batteries. Contact your Victron Energy dealer or battery dealer for more information on charging the battery. To set the charger into the permanent boost-charge mode : Place the DIP switch number 8 “R boost” to the left. In this mode the battery is being charged to the boost voltage.
To change the boost-voltage: Place DIP-switch 7 “Eq2” to the right and place DIP-switch 8 “R boost” to the left. The charger switches into the boost-charge mode. Place DIP-switch 4 “fine” to the left position in order to accurately adjust the output voltage. Measure the boost-voltage on the charger output by using a precision voltage meter. Adjust the boost-voltage by turning the “V boost” potentiometer until the recommended voltage is reached. Replace DIP-switch 8 “R boost” to the right.
4.5 Traction battery compensation If a Traction-battery is connected to the Skylla charger the charge voltages have to be changed. The output voltage has to be raised to correctly charge the traction-battery. It is possible that the charge voltages are not correct after activating this compensation. See for adjusting the charge voltages chapter 4.2. To set the charger into the traction mode: Place DIP-switch 3 “trac” to the left. 4.
4.8 Charging batteries with voltage sensing Do not use the voltage sense facility in combination with the diode-splitter compensation, as this will raise the output voltage. When high current runs trough a thin cable between the charger and the battery there will be a voltage loss in the cables. The charging voltage measured at the battery poles will be lower than the specified voltage and this will result in a longer charging time. However, the charger is equipped with a voltage sense facility.
4.10 Connecting the output voltage alarm The charger is equipped with a potential free alarm contact (change over type). If the battery voltage is in between Vmin and Vmax the contact is activated. (See figure 8, remote connections: NO, NC, COM). Model 24V 4.11 Vmin 23,8 Vdc Vmax 33,5 Vdc Connecting remote panels Victron Energy provides two optional remote panels that can be connected to the charger. See illustration 8 for the circuit board connector where the remote panels have to be connected to.
The SKC panel: This panel indicates if the charger is on or off, it indicates the charging mode and it contains an adjustable potentiometer. Limiting the maximum charging current can be useful to more accurately charge the batteries according the manufacturers specifications, or to make sure the shore fuse does not blow. To connect the panel: Disconnect the mains. Connect the on led to the “L_ON” connector. Connect the boost led to the “ L_BO” connector.
4.14 Connecting a voltmeter The remote-connector offers a possibility to connect a voltmeter. It is possible to connect a digital as well as an analogue voltmeter. This output can only be used when the voltage-sense is connected. The voltage at this output is equal to the voltage measured at the point where the voltage sense wires are connected. Connecting a voltmeter Disconnect the mains voltage. Make sure that the voltage sense wires are connected, see chapter 4.8.
5. FAULT TRACING When a fault occurs in the battery charger, the following table can be used in order to find the fault. Before the Skylla is being checked, make sure that all the devices connected to the battery charger are removed. If the fault can not be solved, please contact your Victron Energy dealer. Problem Possible cause The charger does not operate Solution The mains voltage has to be in between 90Vac and 265 Vac. Measure the mains voltage and make sure it is in between 90Vac and 265Vac.
6. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 6.1 General Switch on behaviour Charger can switch on under every load Temperature range -40°C until +50°C, decreasing output power if temperature > +40ºC According Council Directive 89/336 EEG EN 55014 (1993) EN 61000-3-2 (1995) EN 61000-3-3 (1995) EN 55104 (1995) IEC 68-2-6 (1982) EN 60335-2-29 (1991) Environmental category C, EMC 1 Certificate no 54 758 – 08HH EMC Emission Immunity Vibration Safety GL approval 6.
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6.4 Mechanical Cabinet Protection Colour Dimensions Dimensions including box Weight Weight including box Input 230Vac connection Battery connection Earth connection Temperature sensor connection Starter battery connection Cooling Noise Relative humidity TG24/30 and TG24/50 TG24/100 Aluminium sea water resistant IP 21 Blue (RAL5012), epoxy coated 365 x 250 x 147mm 435 x 320 x 217mm Aluminium sea water resistant IP 21 Blue (RAL5012), epoxy coated 368 x 250 x 257mm 438 x 320 x 330mm 5,5 Kg 6,4 Kg 9.
250 25 200 140 309 23 365 7 Ø6 25 90 Ø8 220 15 All measurements in mm. © victron energy b.v. 28 Pallas-TG 12/50, Skylla-TG 24/30, 24/30 110Vac Skylla -TG 24/50 and Titan 48/25 dimensions Manual Skylla with universal input drawing no.: TI010000 date: 120204 revision.
250 250 7 309 200 23 365 25 Ø6 200 25 220 Ø8 All measurements in mm. © victron energy b.v. Skylla-TG 24/80, 24/100 and Titan 48/50 dimensions Manual Skylla with universal input drawing no.: TI020000 date: 220703 revision.
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