Product Manual
8 Manual Skylla with universal input
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. The Skylla-TG charger will keep your battery in
optimum condition under all circumstances and will prolong the lifetime of your
battery.
A parallel load connected to the battery can cause a voltage drop. The Skylla-TG
charger automatically switches into the boost-charge mode when the battery voltage
drops below the minimal voltage.
The Skylla-TG charger is equipped with a separate starter-battery connection to
charge an extra battery, like a starter-battery. You can use this battery for starting
machines, like a boat engine for this application.
The Skylla-TG charger has a stabilised output voltage. Therefore the Skylla-TG
charger can also be used as a DC power supply in applications where no battery is
present.
2.2 The battery
The Skylla-TG charger can charge various batteries. The recommended battery
capacity is indicated in the table below:
Type
Recommended capacity
24V / 30A
100 – 200 Ah
24V / 50A
200 – 400 Ah
24V / 100A-G
500 - 1000 Ah
The charge voltages of the Skylla-TG charger are factory-set. Most battery
manufacturers recommend these charging voltages for optimal charging of 24V or
48V lead-acid batteries.
It is possible to charge different types of batteries, like traction batteries. To charge
these batteries the charging voltages of the charger have to be changed. Contact
your Victron Energy dealer or battery dealer for more details about the
recommended charging voltages.