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1. The battery is too small Reduce the charge current The failure led The charger is switched off as a result Place the charger in a cooler or better illuminates of a high ambient temperature ventilated place The failure led The charger is reducing the output Place the charger in a cooler or better flashes current as a result of a high ambient ventilated place temperature The failure led The output fuses are broken Replace the output fuses flashes in a code The failure led There is a voltage drop higher than Turn the charger off replace battery cables illuminates in 2V across the battery cables and connect them well combination with a blinking on off led A qualified technician may only remove the cover of the Skylla Before obtaining access to the Skylla the mains supply circuit must be disconnected WARNING Flashing code sequence is two times on in one second and then one second off 24 Manual Skylla with universal input M Oy victron energy 6 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 6 1 General Switch on behaviour Temperature range EMC Emission Immunity Vibration Safety GL approval 6 2 Input Input voltage range Frequency range Maximum Input current Model 24 30 24 50 24 100 Cos phi power factor My ore Seay Charger can switch on under every load 0 C until 40 C decreasing output power if temperature gt 40 C According Council Directive 89 32. 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 MN victron energy Manual Skylla with universal input 15 Oy eo 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 WARNING There is a dangerous voltage present on some of the metal parts inside the battery charger WARNING Attention The value of the potentiometers I Vboost and Vfloat may only be adjusted by a qualified electrician The remaining potentiometers may not be adjusted at any case CAUTION Opening of the battery charger cabinet In order to change the standard values the front of the charger has to be removed Q Disconnect the mains from the charger and wait two minutes Q Unscrew the 4 screws on the front of the cabinet see illustration 6 Q Remove the front panel of the battery charger Adjustments can be made by means of turning a potentiometer or by changing the position of a swit
3. 4 12 Connecting a remote on off switch A remote switch can be connected to the charger so the charger can be switched on and off from a remote location To operate the switch first switch the charger on with the on off switch located on the charger To connect the remote on off switch Q Disconnect the mains Q Connect the switch in between the REM and the GND connector 4 13 Connecting a remote boost switch A remote switch can be connected to the charger so the charger can be switched permanently into the boost charge mode Due to parallel loads connected to the battery it is advised to switch the charger into the permanent boost charging mode in order not to discharge the battery If the switch is closed the charger switches into the permanent boost charge mode If the switch is opened again the charger will automatically go to the float charge mode This in order not to overcharge a battery with charging it to long with higher charging voltage 22 Manual Skylla with universal input M Oy victron energy To connect the boost switch Q Disconnect the mains Q Connect one pole of the switch to the RBOO connector Q Connect the other pole of the switch to the GND 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
4. equalize float 1s F 7 1 i T T tijd 1 1 1 1 l i Eo i ie ai 50A 75A of 100A i ioi i i ee i io i i oS i f oa Illustration 1 l to The IUoUo charge M Li characteristic tijd Float voltage _ _ Minimal voltage 26 5 Vdc 25 Vdc 26 5 Vdc 25 Vdc 26 5 Vdc 25Vdc Assuming that the battery is discharged the Skylla TG charger commences charging in the boost charge mode In this mode the battery is charged until the battery voltage reaches the boost voltage At this point the battery is charged to approximately 80 of its maximum capacity This is the end of the boost charge mode and the Skylla TG charger then automatically switches to the equalize charge mode During the equalize charge mode the charging voltage still equals the boost voltage but the charge current slowly decreases The duration of this mode is pre selectable and may be set to 4 8 or 12 hours The standard time of the equalize mode is 4 hours After this time the Skylla TG charger automatically switches back to the float charge mode In the float charge mode the charge voltage decreases to the float voltage and the charge current continues to decrease This mode lasts for 20 hours 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 MMN victron energy Manual Skylla with universal input 7 Oy Paes The Skylla TG charger can remain connected
5. 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 Solution The charger does The mains voltage has to be in Measure the mains voltage and make sure it is not operate between 90Vac and 265 Vac in between 90Vac and 265Vac A broken input fuse Return the charger to your dealer The battery isnot The equalize charge mode is set to Set the equalize charge mode to a longer being fully charged a too short period time A bad battery connection Check the battery connections The boost charge voltage is Adjust the boost charge voltage to the right set to a wrong value value The float charge voltage is Adjust the float charge voltage to the right set to a wrong value value The capacity of the battery is too Connect a battery with a smaller capacity or large install a larger charger The output fuses are broken Replace the output fuses The battery is being The battery charger is set into the Deselect the permanent boost DIP switch overcharged permanent boost charge mode Rboost The boost charge voltage is Adjust the boost charge voltage to the right set to a wrong value value The float charge voltage is Adjust the float charge voltage to right value set to a wrong value A bad battery Check the battery The battery is located in a warm place Connect a temperature sensor
6. to the hull of the ship Q On land Connect the earth screw to the earth of the mains Mobile applications a vehicle a car or a caravan Connect the earth screw to the frame of the vehicle Connecting the battery The connections between the Skylla charger and the battery are essential for a good operation of the charger Therefore the battery connections need tightening well It is important to use short and thick battery cables to minimise the voltage losses in the cable Cable resistance decreases accordingly as the cables become shorter and thicker Therefore it is not recommended to use cables longer than 6 meters The table below shows the recommended cable core thickness core diameter of cables until 1 5m core diameter of cables between 1 5m and 6m 24 30 24 50 ANO MN victron energy Manual Skylla with universal input 11 Oy a 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 WARNING Skylla becomes defective due to reverse polarity Disconnect the mains supply The on off switch at the before making or breaking front of the cabinet does not connections to the battery switch off the mains supply CAUTION CAUTION Q Check if the charger is switched off and if the mains supply is disconnected O Remove the front of the battery charger to access the batte
7. 36 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 O8HH 90 265 Vac full output power available 45 65 Hz full output power available At 90V ac input voltage 12A at 30V 30A 20A at 30V 50A 40A at 30V 100A 1 0 Manual Skylla with universal input 25 6 3 Output Model TG 24 30 TG 24 50 Boost charge voltage 28 50 Vdc 28 50 Vdc Float charge voltage 26 50 Vdc 26 50 Vdc Output voltage range 24 33Vdc 24 33Vdc Output voltage range supply 0 33Vdc 0 33Vdc mode Charge characteristic IUoUo IUoUo Voltage compensation for 0 6V 0 6V diode splitter via DIP switch Model TG 24 30 TG 24 50 Current voltage stability 1 1 Boost charge voltage compensation for traction 2 0V 2 0V battery via DIP switch Maximum output current 30A 50A Output current range 0 30A 0 50A Output voltage ripple measured with a 30A 50A or lt 100mVtt lt 100mvVtt 100A resistive load Maximum output power 750W 1500W Short circuit current 27 5A 55A Maximum starter battery 4A 4A current Low battery alarm relay 23 8 Vdc 23 8 Vdc 0 8Vdc 0 8Vdc High battery alarm relay 33 5Vdc 33 5Vdc 0 8Vdc 0 8Vdc Output fuse flat car fuse 2x20A 4x20A Leakage current from battery when the battery charger is lt 3 2mA lt 6 4 mA turned off 6 3mm x 32mm fuse 30A slow 2 Contact your Victron Energy dealer for this option 26 Man
8. BLUE POWER My Victron energy USER MANUAL SKYLLA TG 24 30 with Universal Input SKYLLA TG 24 50 with Universal Input SKYLLA TG 24 100 G with Universal Input Cr i fl ian 2 y victron energie 2 IE mern I TT lI nyt A TG 24 1001 o a aa CE Copyrights 2010 Victron Energy B V All Rights Reserved This publication or parts thereof may not be reproduced in any form by any method for any purpose VICTRON ENERGY B V MAKES NO WARRANTY EITHER EXPESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE REGARDING THESE VICTRON ENERGY PRODUCTS AND MAKES SUCH VICTRON ENERGY PRODUCTS AVAILABLE SOLELY ON AN AS IS BASIS IN NO EVENT SHALL VICTRON ENERGY B V BE LIABLE TO ANYONE FOR SPECIAL COLLATERAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH OR ARISING OUT OF PURCHASE OR USE OF THESE VICTRON ENERGY PRODUCTS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY TO VICTRON ENERGY B V REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION SHALL NOT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE VICTRON ENERGY PRODUCTS DESCRIBED HEREIN For conditions of use and permission to use this manual for publication in other than the English language contact Victron Energy B V Victron Energy B V reserves the right to revise and improve its products as it sees fit This publication describes the state of this product at the time of its publication and m
9. Illustration 5 Example of the battery charger front panel The operation sequence Explosive gasses can occur during charging a lead acid battery Prevent flames and sparks Provide adequate ventilation during charging WARNING Switching the charger on with the on off switch results in the following Q The on led will flash for about 2 seconds In these first 2 seconds the charger reads all input signals and calculates the necessary output voltage After 2 seconds the charger will switch on and the on led illuminates Q According to the condition of the battery the charger will start in the boost charge mode or at float charge mode If the battery is not full the boost led illuminates and the charger will start boost charging the battery Q Adip switch can be used to set the charger so that it will always start charging in the boost mode irrespective of the condition of the battery Q When the battery voltage has reached the boost voltage the charger will change into the equalize charge mode and the equalize led illuminates This mode will last for a pre selectable time of 4 8 or 12 hours 14 Manual Skylla with universal input M Oy victron energy Q After this time the charger will enter the float charge mode and the float led will illuminate After the batteries are charged the Skylla charger does not have to be switched off and the batteries can stay connected to the battery charger
10. L_BO connector Connect the equalize led to the L_EQ connector Connect the float led to the L_FL connector Connect the failure led to the L_FA connector Connect the ground of the panel to the GND connector OCOOooo The CSV panel With the CSV panel the charger can be switched on or off On the panel a green on led is present To operate the CSV panel you first have to switch the charger on with the on off switch located on the front panel of the charger MMN victron energy Manual Skylla with universal input 21 Oy Pais To connect the panel Q Disconnect the mains Q Connect the on led to the L_ON connector a Connect the ground of the panel to the GND connector Q Connect the TG switch to the REM connector 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 Connect the float led to the L_FL connector Connect the ground of the panel to the GND connector Connect current control to the POT and POT connector OCOCO0oOo
11. The voltage at this output is equal to the voltage measured at the point where the voltage sense wires are connected Connecting a voltmeter Q Disconnect the mains voltage Make sure that the voltage sense wires are connected see chapter 4 8 Q Connect a black wire between the connection of the voltmeter and VM at the remote connector Q Connect a red wire between the connection of the voltmeter and VM at the remote connector QO Connect the mains voltage 4 15 Connecting a amp remeter The remote connector offers a possibility to connect an amp remeter which indicates the output current of the charger For the 30A charger an amp remeter which indicates 30A at 60mV input voltage is required For the 50A charger an amp remeter which indicates 50A at 60mV input voltage is required likewise for the 100A charger an amp remeter which indicates 100A at 60mV input voltage is required Connecting an amp remeter Q Disconnect the mains voltage Q Connect a black wire between the connection of the amp remeter and AM at the remote connector Q Connect a red wire between the connection of the amp remeter and AM at the remote connector Q Connect the mains voltage MN victron energy Manual Skylla with universal input 23 Oy a 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
12. art charging in the boost mode 20 Manual Skylla with universal input M Oy victron energy When dip switch 2 Watch is positioned on the right it is checked upon startup whether the battery voltage is sufficiently high to enable a start in the float mode If it is not the charger is started in the boost mode as yet 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 Vmin Vmax 24V 23 8 Vdc 33 5 Vdc 4 11 Connecting remote panels Victron Energy provides four 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 COV panel The maximum charging current of 30A 50A or 100A according to the model can be limited with an external panel This panel the Victron Energy COV panel contains an adjustable potentiometer Limiting the maximum charging current can be useful to meet the batteries specifications or to make sure the shore fuse does not blow To connect the panel Q Disconnect the mains Q Connect the panel to the pot and pot connector The CMV panel This panel indicates the charging mode and possible failures To connect the panel Disconnect the mains Connect the boost led to the
13. ay not reflect the product at all times in the future USER MANUAL SKYLLA UNIVERSAL INPUT 1 INTRODUCTION 5 1 1 Victron Energy 5 1 2 The Skylla Generation chargers 5 1 3 Warnings 6 2 DESCRIPTION 7 2 1 The Skylla battery charger 7 2 2 The battery 8 2 3 Protection 9 3 DIRECTIONS FOR USE 11 3 1 Installation 11 3 2 Operation 14 3 3 Maintenance 15 4 OPTIONS 16 4 1 Permanent boost charge 17 4 2 Adjusting the charge voltage 17 4 3 Adjusting the equalize charging mode time 18 4 4 Diode splitter charge voltage compensation 18 4 5 Traction battery compensation 19 4 6 Useasa power supply 19 4 7 Use of a temperature sensor 19 4 8 Charging batteries with voltage sensing 20 4 9 Intelligent startup 20 4 10 Connecting the output voltage alarm 21 4 11 Connecting remote panels 21 4 12 Connecting a remote on off switch 22 4 13 Connecting a remote boost switch 22 4 14 Connecting a voltmeter 23 4 15 Connecting a amp remeter 23 5 FAULT TRACING 24 6 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 25 6 1 General 25 6 2 Input 25 6 3 Output 26 6 4 Mechanical 27 2 Manual Skylla with universal input MMN victron energy Orne 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1 Victron Energy Victron Energy has established an international reputation as a leading designer and manufacturer of power systems Our R amp 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 E
14. ch on the DIP switch See illustration 7 for the location of the DIP switch and the potentiometers p A A AA y ZA Q Q Q il Q P s 38 k 9 Q Q 1 ay victron energie 4 8 P Ca CHARGER z DIP switch 5 SKYLLA TG24 100 CE e I a 2 Vboost gs Cai Ca ele Vfloat Illustration 6 Illustration 7 Removing the front Location of the DIP switch and potentiometers 16 Manual Skylla with universal input Mi victron energy 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 Q Place the DIP switch number 8 R boost to the left In this mode the battery is being charged to the boost voltage Q Do not permanent boost charge the battery for longer than 10 hours as this can cause long term gas formation in the battery and will damage the battery 3 Q While a battery is being boost charged check the water level of the battery frequently and if necessary add distilled water to the battery 4 2 Adjusting the charge voltage The battery charger has a factory set float and boost volta
15. erature sensor Q Disconnect the mains Q Connect the black wire of the temperature sensor to the tmp connector see illustration 8 Q Connect the red wire of the temperature sensor to the tmp connector see illustration 8 Q Switch on the mains Q Ifthe temperature sensor is correctly connected the TMP OK on the printed circuit board led illuminates If this led does not illuminate or flashes the sensor is not connected correctly Illustration 8 Location of the external connections MMN victron energy Manual Skylla with universal input 19 Oy Paes 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 CAUTION 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 The battery voltage is exactly measured and the charger increases the output voltage to compensate for the voltage loss across the cables The charger can compensate for a maximum of 2V voltage loss over the cables When the voltage loss is bigger than 2V the on led flashes and the failure led illuminates The charge voltage will decrease un
16. ge The boost voltage is always higher than the float voltage These charging voltages are the recommended values from almost every battery manufacturer Before adjusting the charge voltage disconnect the temperature sensor and or the voltage sense wires To change the float voltage Q Remove all batteries and other users that are connected to the output of the battery charger Q Plug the AC plug into the mains and switch on the charger Place DIP switches 7 Eq2 and 6 Eq1 to the left position this will reduce the equalize time to 0 hours The charger switches into the float charge mode Q Place DIP switch 4 fine to the left position in order to accurately adjust the output voltage Q Measure the float voltage on the charger output by using a precision voltage meter Q Adjust the float voltage by turning the V float potentiometer until the recommended voltage is reached OQ Correct the equalize time by moving DIP switch 7 Eq2 and 6 Eq1 Q Place DIP switch 4 fine to the right position In this position the output voltage is less sensitive to influence of temperature MMN victron energy Manual Skylla with universal input 17 Oy Paes To change the boost voltage Q 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 Q Place DIP switch 4 fine to the left position in order to accurately ad
17. he boost mode The moment the boost mode lasts longer than 10 hours the charger will switch to float mode The charging voltage will then become the float voltage In this way it is prevented that a defective battery is needlessly charged with a high charging voltage Manual Skylla with universal input Ny victron energy 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 holes for the mains cable the battery connections the remote connections and the earth connection are located at the bottom of the battery charger housing see illustration 2 Hole for the remote cable _ Hole for the positive battery cable Illustration 2 Location of the charger connection holes 5 Hole for the M6 a Hole for the starter mains cable su battery cables Hole for the negative battery cable Connecting earth Connect the earth screw to a real earth point Connections to earth have to be according to applicable safety standards Q Ona ship Connect the earth screw to the earth plate or
18. igh To select the diode splitter option Place DIP switch 5 split to the left 18 Manual Skylla with universal input M Oy victron energy 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 Q Place DIP switch 3 trac to the left 4 6 Use as a power supply The Skylla charger can be used as a power supply without the obligation to connect a battery to the charger output To use the charger as a power supply Q Put the charger into the permanent boost charge mode see chapter 4 1 Q Adjusted the output voltage to the desired voltage see chapter 4 2 With the above mentioned procedure the output voltage range is limited When the full output voltage range is required please contact your Victron Energy dealer See chapter 6 3 for details 4 7 Use of a temperature sensor The temperature sensor supplied with the charger can be connected to the charger by using the 3 meter cable with stripped and tinned cable ends This sensor should be mounted on the battery The temperature sensor adjusts the charging voltage according to the battery temperature To connect the temp
19. just the output voltage Measure the boost voltage on the charger output by using a precision voltage meter Q Adjust the boost voltage by turning the V boost potentiometer until the recommended voltage is reached QO Replace DIP switch 8 R boost to the right QO Correct the equalize time by moving DIP switch 7 Eq2 and 6 Eq1 Place DIP switch 4 fine to the right position In this position the output voltage is less sensitive to influence of temperature 4 3 Adjusting the equalize charging mode time The duration of the equalize charge mode can be changed to fit the specifications of the battery The duration of the equalize charge mode can be set to 0 4 8 or 12 hours When selecting 0 hours the charger will skip the equalize charge mode and will directly switch into the float charge mode The standard equalize time is 4 hours According to the table below the duration of the equalize charge mode can be set by moving the DIP switches 7 Eq2 and 6 Eq1 in the corresponding way O hours 4 hours 8 hours 12 hours 4 4 Diode splitter charge voltage compensation If a diode splitter Victron Energy Argo is connected to the Skylla charger the charge voltage have to be raised to compensate for the voltage loss over the diode splitter If the voltage sense option is used do not use the diode splitter compensation When both options are used simultaneously the output voltage will be too h
20. nergy power system can supply high quality energy at places where there is no permanent mains power source available An automatic stand alone operating energy supply system can consist of a Victron Energy inverter a Victron Energy battery charger if required a Victron Energy Mains Manager and batteries with sufficient capacity Our equipment can be used in numerous situations in the field on ships and in other places where mobile power is indispensable Victron Energy equipment can be used for all kinds of electrical appliances for household technical and administrative purposes and instruments susceptible to interference 1 2 The Skylla Generation chargers This manual contains directions for installing the following chargers Skylla TG 24 30 Skylla TG 24 50 and the Skylla 24 100 G It describes the functionality and operation including their protective devices and other technical features i victron energy Manual Skylla with universal input 5 Ores 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 WARNING supply circuit must be disconnected Explosive gasses can occur during charging a lead acid battery Prevent flames and sparks WARNING Provide adequate ventilation during charging The battery charger can not be used to charge non rechargeable batteries WARNING There is a dangerous voltage present on some of the me
21. on srergy biv Skylla TG 24 50 and Titan 48 25 dimensions rate 120204 28 Manual Skylla with universal input victron energy Oy 250 25 200 250 a o B LO oa S 8 ao 0 lO l Ny SS r 6 220 f J lol lo o oO N s O88 All measurements in mm victron energy b v Skylla TG 24 80 24 100 and Titan 48 50 dimensions drawing no TI020000 date 220703 revision 01 MM victron energy Manual Skylla with universal input 29 Victron Energy B V The Netherlands Phone 31 0 36 535 97 00 Fax 31 0 36 531 16 66 E mail sales victronenergy com Internet site http www victronenergy com Version rev03 Date 16 02 2010 30 Manual Skylla with universal input MMN victron energy Oy BLUE POWER
22. rger have to be changed Contact your Victron Energy dealer or battery dealer for more details about the recommended charging voltages 8 Manual Skylla with universal input MMN victron energy Oy taka 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 Q The maximum output current can also be limited by using an external potentiometer panel the Victron Energy COV panel Short circuit protection Q The charger output is protected against short circuits The short circuit current is electronically limited at 30A 50A or 100A according to the model In this condition the output voltage approaches 0 Volt The battery charger resumes normal operation when the short circuit is removed Q The short circuit current can also be reduced by the Victron Energy COV panel Input protection Q The charger mains input is protected with a fuse Q The charger will not be damaged by using input voltage between 0 and 300 Vac Q The charger will not be damaged by using input frequency between 0 and 65 Hz Over voltage protection Q The charger switches off automatically when the batter
23. ry connections Q If not placed place the connection tool to the negative battery connection of the charger see illustration 3 Q Connect the positive battery cable to the positive battery connection terminal on the charger printed circuit board see illustration 3 Q Hook the negative battery cable to the connection tool see illustration 3 Q Check if the green led illuminates see illustration 3 If not the positive and negative battery cables have been reversed Q Disconnect the connection tool and connect the negative battery cable The battery disconnection sequence Q Switch off the charger QO Disconnect the mains supply QO Disconnect the negative battery cable Q Disconnect the positive battery cable g Ys starter battery connection starter battery connection Green led Negative battery connection Output fuses Positive battery connection Illustration 3 Red led Location of the battery Connection tool _ connections 12 Manual Skylla with universal input MA victron energy Www Connecting the starter battery The starter battery has to be connected using wire with a core of at least 1 5 mm QO Connect the positive battery pole to the right side of the starter battery connector see illustration 3 Q Connect the negative battery pole to the left side of the starter battery connector see illus
24. tal parts inside the battery charger WARNING The battery charger is NOT protected against reverse battery AN polarity connected to and connected to Follow the installation procedure The warranty expires when the WARNING Pattery charger becomes defective due to reverse battery polarity The on off switch at the front of the cabinet does not switch off the mains supply CAUTION Disconnect the mains supply before making or breaking the connections to the battery CAUTION Do not use the voltage sense facility in combination with the diode splitter compensation This will raise the output voltage CAUTION which could damage the battery 6 Manual Skylla with universal input M Oye 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 While charging the Skylla TG charger continuously measures the battery voltage and current and recalculates the charging voltage and current based on the measured values boost voltage 7 float voltage _ 1 4 i i wo i i f oa 1 ipi i j ig i ER boost
25. til the voltage loss becomes maximum 2 Volt The on led flashes and the failure led illuminates until the charger is manually switched off When this occurs the battery cables have to be replaced because they are too thin or have bad connections To install the voltage sense option Q Disconnect the mains a Connect a red 0 75 mm wire to the positive battery pole and the Vse connector of the charger see illustration 8 QO Connect a black 0 75 mm wire between the negative pole of the battery and the Vse connector of the charger see illustration 8 Q For properly functioning both wires have to be connected Switch on the mains The VSE OK led on the printed circuit board illuminates when connected correctly If this led does not illuminate the voltage sense wires are wrongly connected D 4 9 Intelligent startup The factory setting of the charger is such that the battery voltage is checked when the charger is switched on intelligent startup In the case of a flat battery the charger will start charging in the boost mode If the battery voltage is sufficiently high during charger startup the charger will be charging in the float mode In some situations it may be desirable for the charger not to check the battery voltage upon startup With this charger this function is enabled by sliding dip switch 2 Watch to the left When this dip switch is positioned on the left the charger will always st
26. 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 Recommended capacity 100 200 Ah 200 400 Ah 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 cha
27. tration 3 Connecting the mains Q Check if the battery is already connected to the charger Q Remove the front of the battery charger to access the AC input connector Q Connect the mains PE cable green yellow to the AC input connector located on the circuit board see illustration 4 Q Connect the mains neutral cable blue to the AC input connector Q Connect the mains line cable brown to the AC input connector Q Plug the mains cable into the mains socket Make sure that the mains socket is connected to earth The connection to the earth of the mains has to be according to applicable safety standards AC input connector Illustration 4 PE connection Location of the neutral connection AC input connector line connection MN victron energy Manual Skylla with universal input 13 Oy aan 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 victron energie Nyy j CHARGER Output Output voltage V current A ACCULADER 30 112 on on BATTERY CHARGER 29 100 boost CHARGEUR AUTOMATIQUE 28 34 equalize off 27 70 float 26 56 failure 25 42 24 28 23 14
28. ual Skylla with universal input TG 24 100 28 50 Vdc 26 50 Vdc 24 33Vdc 0 33Vdc IlUoUo 0 6 V TG 24 100 1 2 0V 100A 0 100A lt 100mVtt 3000W 100A 4A 23 8 Vdc 0 8Vdc 33 5Vdc 0 8Vdc 8x 20A lt 6 4 mA My on Seay 6 4 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 My ore Seay Mechanical TG24 30 and TG24 50 Aluminium sea water resistant IP 21 Blue RAL5012 epoxy coated 365 x 250 x 147mm 435 x 320 x 217mm 5 5 Kg 6 4 Kg Connection block suitable for wires up to 4 mm M8 bolts M5 hole at bottom of the cabinet Connection block Connection block suitable for wires up to 1 5mm Forced air cooling lt 45dB A 95 maximal TG24 100 Aluminium sea water resistant IP 21 Blue RAL5012 epoxy coated 368 x 250 x 257mm 438 x 320 x 330mm 9 8 Kg 10 5 Kg Connection block suitable for wires up to 4 mm M8 bolts M5 hole at bottom of the cabinet Connection block Connection block suitable for wires up to 1 5mm Forced air cooling lt 45dB A 95 maximal Manual Skylla with universal input 27 15 Mi 220 l All measurements in mm i Pallas TG 12 50 Skylla TG 24 30 24 30 110Vac drawing no T1010000 O victr
29. y voltage becomes higher than the over voltage value The charger switches back on when the battery voltage becomes less than the raise value See the table below Model Over voltage value Raise value 24V 35 5 Vdc 33 5 Vdc Q The charger output is protected with a fuse Starter battery protection Q The output current of the starter battery output is electronically limited at 4A The starter battery output is also protected against wrong connections by means of a 10A fuse MMN victron energy Manual Skylla with universal input 9 Oy Paes Temperature protection m 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 The charger resumes operation when the internal temperature is restored within limits Voltage sense protection Q When the voltage sense facility is used the charger automatically decreases the output voltage when the voltage loss over the battery cables is more than 2 Volt in total Battery watchdog timer Q 10 The charger is equipped with a battery watchdog timer This timer measures the duration of t
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