Smart Charger User Manual
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1. ens 10 7 Typical Appliegiti Ree A oo 11 8 Features SA Ween 12 9 Operational S A ail i 12 10 Lead Acid Battery Charging Setup cccccceeceeeeeeeeeees 13 11 Maintenance a E A nN 14 12 Mechanical SPeCifiCations cccceccceccceeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeneeeeeees 14 13 Options and Part Number DeSCription cccceeeeeeeee ees 15 14 Limited Warranty ccccccccseeceeeecesceseceeeeceeesaesenees Back Page Table Page sec i AE A 8 Figure Page 1 Improper Connection Warning ccccccceceseeeeeeseeceeeseeeaees 5 2 Lead Acid Battery Charging Setup cccceceseeeeeeeeeeeeees 13 3 Quick Hook Up Connectors 00 0 0 cccccceeeseeeeeseeeeceeseeeeeeeneeeees 13 4 Mechanical SpecifiCations ccccccccecccsecceeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeseeens 14 5 Part Number De SCTIDtION ccccecceeceeceeeeeseeceeeseeseeeaeeaees 15 i tf a creative technologies inc Creative Solutions for a Technical World 1 SAFETY WARNINGS WARNING WORKING WITH LEAD ACID BATTERIES CAN BE DANGEROUS LEAD ACID BATTERIES CAN GENERATE EXPLOSIVE AND HAZARDOUS GASES DURING NORMAL OPERATION AND WHILE CHARGING WARNING To reduce the risk of battery explosion or injury you must follow all instructions provided in this manual including the instructions provided by the battery manufacturer and the instructions provided with the equipment in which the battery wil2. SmartCHARGER Fully Automatic Microprocessor Controlled 3 Stage Battery Charger and Maintainer Specifically Designed to Charge and Maintain 12 Volt and 6 Volt Lead Acid Batteries for Motorcycles Automobiles Boats AI Vs Scooters Watercraft Lawn Mowers Etc See Section 13 on page 15 for 12 Volt or 6 Volt Models and Other Available Options s Status creative Situs SENS Mea ey technologies Inc Power eS se aan Charge faa 75 R Error 50 nnection e A S SMartCHA RGER ae Ch j arges Maintains Conditions www Sm Motorcycle Car ATy SaL 8 Online com craft Gener ator User s Manual er You Must Read and Understand Before Using this Char All Safety Warnings on Pages 3 5 All Precautions and Safety Measures on Page 6 All Operating Instructions in this Manual The information contained in this manual is intended to be accurate However the manufacturer retains the right to make changes in design which may not be contained herein ct creative technologies inc Creative Solutions for a Technical World TABLE OF CONTENTS section Page TeSa WWannlinG Sameera aye ee ee eee 3 2 Precautions and Safety Measures c ccccseeeneeeceeeeeeeeeeees 6 Cm iicsleiCtpe ee paneer 7 4 Battery Percentage and Charge Time cccccseeeeeeeeeeeeees 9 5 Important Facts About Battery Charging ccccecceeee ees 9 6 Status Indicators SE
3. Always wear appropriate safety goggles and protective clothing such as a long sleeved shirt pants no shorts shoes and gloves to minimize the amount of exposed skin that may come in contact with the lead acid from the battery It is advisable to remove bracelets and rings before working with lead acid batteries since these items may cause shorts and sparks If possible have someone within range of your voice that may be able to come to your aid should you accidentally get injured while working with the lead acid battery Have access to clean water and soap in case you need to wash battery acid that may have come in contact with your skin Then seek medical attention immediately lf you get battery acid into your eyes flush them for at least 10 minutes Seek medical attention immediately Never touch your eyes when working with a lead acid battery Discard any clothing that may have come in contact with battery acid If battery acid is spilled use plenty of baking soda to neutralize the acid before cleaning it up Safely discard all brooms pans rags etc used to clean up the spill Never smoke or cause sparks near lead acid batteries This can cause an explosion Avoid dropping metal tools on the battery to prevent sparks or short circuits This can cause an explosion Hf a creative technologies inc Creative Solutions for a Technical World 3 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Smar CHARGER from
4. DESCRIPTION see Figure 5 for part number description of the models and options available 115 and 230 Volt AC Line Input Voltage Options The 115 Volt AC SmartCHARGER is designed to work with standard 115 Volt AC line input The 230 Volt AC SmantCHARGER is designed to work with 230 Volt AC line input 12 and 6 Volt Output Voltage Options The 12 Volt SmartCHARGER is designed to work with 12 Volt batteries The 6 Volt Smar tCHARGER is designed to work with 6 volt batteries Mounting Tabs Option Allows the SmarftCHARGER to be panel mounted or wall mounted See Figure 4 on page 14 Figure 5 Part Number Description CIl 115 12 T T Mounting Tabs Creative Technologies Inc X No Mounting Tabs 12 12 Volt DC Battery Charger Model 6 6 Volt DC Battery Charger Model 115 115 Volt AC Line Input Model Example Model CTl 115 12 T is a 115 Volt AC line input SmarntCHARGER for a 12 Volt lead acid battery with optional Mounting Tabs creative technologies inc m 14 LIMITED WARRANTY This limited warranty is not transferable Creative Technologies Inc makes this limited warranty to the original purchaser for the Original retail value of this product The total liability of Creative Technologies Inc under any circumstance shall not exceed the full purchase price of this product For a period of 10 years from the date of original purchase Creative Technologies Inc will repair or replace wi
5. Enclosure Dimensions See Figure 4 with and without Optional Mounting Tabs on page 14 Shipping Weight SmartCHARGER 1 5 Lbs 0 68 kg Operating Temperature Range 0 40 C 32 104 F See Section 13 on page 15 for input and output voltage model selection and for other options available af a creative technologies inc Creative Solutions for a Technical World 4 BATTERY PERCENTAGE AND CHARGE TIME The SmartCHARGER uses a microprocessor to automatically adjust the charging rate in order to charge the battery completely efficiently and safely The duration of the charging process is a determination of two factors which can be used to estimate the charging time Battery State If the battery has only been slightly discharged it can be charged quickly The same battery could take up to 10 times longer if discharged severely Battery Rating A higher rated battery will take longer to charge than a lower rated battery under the same conditions A battery is rated in ampere hours AH reserve capacity RC and cold cranking amps CCA The lower the rating the faster the battery will be charged IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT BATTERY CHARGING The battery percent shown on the SmartCHARGER is an indication of the relative progress of the charging process The higher the battery displayed the less charge time remains The SmartCHARGER keeps your battery in a fully charged state which inherently prevents ba
6. Creative Technologies Inc The SmantCHARGER will provide the best and most reliable charging for your lead acid batteries The easy to use SmanttCHARGER is specifically designed to better maintain your lead acid batteries and keep them lasting longer than a basic charger That means less battery deterioration longer battery life and fewer batteries to buy The SmartCHARGER contains 8 indicator LEDs The 4 Status LEDs indicate operation POWER CHARGE ERROR and CONNECTION The 4 Battery LEDs indicate the battery s charged level 25 50 75 and 100 The Smar CHARGER is available in 12 Volt or 6 Volt models and 115 Volt or 230 Volt AC line input An enclosure with optional Mounting Tabs is also available Two Quick Hook Up Connectors are provided one with alligator clamps and one with ring terminals for permanent mounting which allows quick and easy charging maintaining hook up The SmartCHARGER is designed to charge and maintain your battery as well as provide power to battery loads up to 1 0 Amp to prevent them from discharging your battery See Table 1 on page 8 for the Smar tCHARGER specifications See section 13 on page 15 for options and ordering information The SmartCHARGER Is Better than the Basic Charger The Basic Charger Only applies a fixed voltage to the battery being charged and turns off with a timer High capacity batteries may not have received a full charge before the timer has sh
7. RGE The CHARGE LED flashes every 1 0 second In this mode the SmantCHARGER keeps the battery fully charged by delivering small amounts of current when necessary In the event that the SmartCHARGER is connected to a battery under a heavy load the charging current may be diverted to the load The SmartCHARGER will regulate and limit the load current to 1 0 Amp This means that keeping the SmartCHARGER connected to your battery is a great way to keep heavy loads like lights Lo jack etc powered without the worry of draining your battery Note A heavy load is a load which draws more than 0 3 Amps from the battery af a creative technologies inc Creative Solutions for a Technical World ERROR LED Illuminates red if there is an abnormal problem with the Smar tCHARGER If the ERROR LED illuminates disconnect it from the battery and the AC line input and call Creative Technologies Inc for instructions on return and replacement Note When disconnecting the AC line input power cord the ERROR LED may flash momentarily This is normal and no action is required CONNECTION LED Illuminates red if the battery is disconnected from the SmarftCHARGER or connected improperly to the battery The LED will turn off when a proper battery connection is detected BATTERY LEDs Illuminate in series according to the approximate battery charge level as the charging progresses Note If the SmartCHARGER has completed the c
8. cleaning WARNING Keep all wires away from fan blades belts pulleys engine parts and any other moving parts WARNING During normal operation the SmantCHARGER can get hot and must be in a well ventilated location Do not place the charger on or near flammable materials such as carpeting upholstery paper cardboard etc The SmanCHARGER may damage leather plastic rubber etc WARNING Be sure the line cord and battery clamp are positioned such that they are not subject to being stepped on tripped over or damaged WARNING All boat and watercraft batteries must be charged on shore WARNING Never connect the SmartCHARGER to more than one battery at a time WARNING Never use the supplied cables to connect two batteries together This situation is extremely dangerous This will connect the batteries in opposing polarity and cause a dangerous short circuit Sparking and an explosion may occur See Figure 1 Figure 1 Improper Connection Warning Negative Positive Lead Acid Battery WARNING NEVER CONNECT TWO BATTERY CABLES TOGETHER THIS SITUATION IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS This will connect the batteries in opposing polarity and cause a dangerous short circuit Sparking and an explosion may occur Lead Acid Battery a Bt creative technologies inc Creative Solutions for a Technical World 1 PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY MEASURES
9. de easy hook up when charging or maintaining the battery The Alligator Clamps Connector is used for quick temporary connections to the battery Figure 3 Quick Hook Up sonneciors Supplied Positive Pin desis SmartCHARGER ai lt ll O Negative Pin Negative Connectors Shown Fully Engaged Positive AC Line Outlet creative technologies inc 13 11 MAINTENANCE AND CARE The SmartCHARGER requires very little maintenance and care to provide years of use Clean the clamps after every use to make sure no acid residue or lead is left on them Wrap up the line cord and the battery clamp wires neatly when storing the SmartCHARGER This will help protect the wires and the Smar CHARGER Always store the SmartCHARGER in a cool and dry location Humidity may corrode the battery clamps Wipe off the enclosure of the Smar tCHARGER with a clean and dry soft cloth 12 MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS The SmartCHARGER is available in a regular enclosure or with optional mounting tabs as shown in Figure 4 See Section 13 on page 15 for ordering information Figure 4 Mechanical Specifications 0 19 2 PLCS Optional Mounting Tabs z creative technologies inc 13 OPTIONS AND PART NUMBER
10. harging process but the battery does not hold a charge then the battery is defective and should be replaced The 25 LED illuminates red indicating that the battery is approximately 25 charged The 50 LED illuminates orange indicating that the battery is approximately 50 charged The 75 LED illuminates yellow indicating that the battery is approximately 75 charged The 100 LED illuminates green indicating that the battery is fully charged 7 TYPICAL APPLICATIONS The SmarntCGHARGER has many applications for 12 Volt and 6 Volt lead acid batteries such as Motorcycles Automobiles Vans SUVs Trucks Boats Watercraft All Terrain Vehicles ATVs Snowmobiles Children s Scooters and Mobility Scooters Lawn Mowers Generators and Tractors Maintenance of batteries that are unused over winter months or experience slight loads such as alarms LoJack etc which drain the battery after several weeks creative technologies inc m 8 FEATURES The SmartCHARGER has many important features Optimal 3 Stage Charging Microprocessor Controlled Technology Monitors Both Voltage and Current Won t Overcharge Batteries Prevents Battery Sulfation Energy Efficient Trickle Charge Mode Built In Status Indicators Reverse Polarity Protection Demand Sensing Spark Free Hook Up Fuse Protected Short Circuit Protection Line Regulation Output Regulation Charges Any Size Capacity Lead Acid Battery Sim
11. l be used WARNING Always wear safety goggles and protective clothing including gloves when working with lead acid batteries to reduce the risk of injury from contact with corrosive battery acid and the risk of coming in contact with lead Always wash hands thoroughly after handling lead acid batteries WARNING Always inspect the battery for defects or leaks before attempting to charge it Never attempt to charge a defective or leaking battery WARNING Never use the SmarftCHARGER for any purpose other than to charge a lead acid type battery such as those used in cars trucks vans motorcycles RVs ATVs etc and as specified in this manual Never use the Smar tCHARGER to charge any other types of batteries such as dry cell batteries used in household electronics or appliances as these batteries will explode and may cause serious personal injury WARNING Never attempt to disassemble or repair the SmanCHARGER The SmartCHARGER is designed to provide long term operation if used properly Tampering with the circuitry can cause malfunction and increase the risk of explosion lf the SmanttCHARGER malfunctions stop using it immediately and contact Creative Technologies Inc for instructions on replacement a Gi creative technologies inc Creative Solutions for a Technical World 1 SAFETY WARNINGS CONTINUED WARNING Always make sure that all connections are secure and correct before attempting to charge the bat
12. ple to Use 10 Year Warranty 9 OPERATION The charging process starts when the battery clamps are properly connected to the battery and the SmarftCHARGER is connected to the AC line input The SmatCHARGER will indicate that the 3 stage charging process has started by flashing the Charge LED with one of three flash sequences as described in Section 6 on page 10 Charge LED The flash sequence displays what Stage of the charge sequence the SmartCHARGER is in bulk absorption or Maintain trickle The approximate battery capacity is displayed by illuminating a series of LEDs 25 50 75 and 100 as described in Section 6 on page 11 Battery LEDs zs af a creative technologies inc 1 2 Creative Solutions for a Technical World 10 LEAD ACID BATTERY CHARGING SETUP Read all Safety Warnings Section 1 on pages 3 5 and all Precautions and Safety Measures Section 2 on page 6 Figure 2 shows a typical lead acid battery charging setup The battery and SmarntGHARGER should always be placed as far as possible from each other Figure 2 Typical Lead Acid Battery Charging Setup Red Clip or Ring Terminal Black Clip or Blue Ring Terminal Negative Positive Smart CHARGER Lead Acid Battery AC Line Outlet Figure 3 shows the two Hook Up Connectors that are provided The Ring Terminals Connector is used for permanent mounting to screw on battery terminals to provi
13. tery WARNING Always unplug the SmartCHARGER from the battery and the AC line input when not in use WARNING Never place the Smar CHARGER on top of or under the battery WARNING When performing maintenance on the battery such as reading specific gravity or filling it never allow the battery acid to drip onto the SmartCHARGER WARNING Never attempt to charge a fully frozen or partially frozen battery Allow the battery to thaw completely before charging it WARNING The charging process should always be performed in a well ventilated area to avoid build up of toxic and explosive gases from the lead acid battery WARNING Always place the SmafCHARGER as far as possible from the battery to avoid explosive gases coming in contact with the SmantCHARGER WARNING Do not use or expose the SmartCHARGER to rain snow running water or where ground water may collect WARNING Always perform the charging process where children will not have access to the SmartCHARGER wires or the lead acid battery WARNING Never operate the SmartCHARGER if the line cord or the battery clamp wires have been damaged Exposed wires will cause sparks and may cause an explosion Hf a creative technologies inc Creative Solutions for a Technical World 1 SAFETY WARNINGS CONTINUED WARNING To reduce the risk of electrical shock unplug the SmanCHARGER from the AC line input before attempting any maintenance or
14. thout charge this SmanttCHARGER if our examination proves that it is defective in material or workmanship This warranty is valid if the unit has not been tampered with by unauthorized persons misused abused or improperly installed and has been used in accordance with the instructions and or ratings supplied This warranty is in lieu of any other warranty or guarantee expressed or implied Creative Technologies Inc is not responsible for any expense including installation and removal inconvenience or consequential damage including injury to any person caused by items of our manufacture or sale Some states do not allow certain exclusions or limitations found in this warranty and therefore they may not apply to you Creative Technologies Inc shall not be held responsible or liable for injuries or death caused as a result of negligence abuse misfiring or intentional misuse of this product This product must be used in accordance with the guidelines provided in this manual Creative Technologies Inc www omartChargerOnline com Phone 954 729 5541 Fax 954 428 9722 E Mail contact SmartChargerOnline com COPYRIGHT 2009 Creative Technologies Inc Rev B 3 2 2010 a M Gi creative technologies Inc Creative Solutions for a Technical World
15. ttery sulfation from occurring A 12 Volt battery will measure approximately 12 9 volts when it is fully charged and approximately 11 4 volts when it is fully discharged a creative technologies inc Creative Solutions for a Technical World 6 STATUS INDICATORS 10 POWER LED Illuminates green indicating that AC power is applied to the SmartCHARGER CHARGE LED Flashes blue indicating that the charging process has started The 3 stage charging processes of the SmartCHARGER are bulk absorption and maintain trickle Note If for any reason the charging process is interrupted and restarted the SmartCHARGER will automatically detect the battery s condition and continue the charging process Shortly after restarting or reconnection Also shortly after the SmartCHARGER is initially connected to a battery the appropriate BATTERY LED will illuminate indicating the battery charge level and the charging process will continue until the battery is fully charged BULK CHARGE MODE The CHARGE LED flashes every 0 1 second In this mode the SmartGHARGER supplies a constant current to the battery and the battery voltage rises This delivers the fastest charge to the battery ABSORPTION CHARGE MODE The CHARGE LED flashes every 0 5 second In this mode the charge current is reduced and the battery voltage remains constant This ensures that the battery reaches its full charge MAINTAIN MODE TRICKLE CHA
16. ut down the charging process and turned off the charger Conversely a battery that is almost fully charged and connected to the basic charger may eventually be overcharged because it will receive the same duration of charge which it does not need and may cause damage to the battery or reduce its life expectancy a Gi creative technologies inc Creative Solutions for a Technical World The SmartCHARGER Is microprocessor controlled with a 3 stage charging algorithm which senses the battery charge level and when the battery has reached a full charge by measuring the voltage rise and charging current The SmarnttCHARGER then automatically switches to a monitored trickle charge mode to maintain the battery fully charged until it is ready to be used This means the Smar tCHARGER can be connected to a fully charged or completely discharged battery and it will safely and automatically charge or maintain the battery depending upon the amount of charge needed The SmartCHARGER provides repeatable reliable worry free charging all the time Table 1 Specifications Specification Charging Current 1 0 Amp Nominal AC Line Input Voltage 115 Volts AC Output Voltage Range 12 Volt Model Maintain Mode Trickle Charge Output Voltage Range 6 Volt Model Maintain Mode Trickle Charge 13 0 13 4 6 5 6 Battery Cable Lengths 1 2 m m AC Line Cable Length Optional Quick Hook Up Connector Length 0 5 m
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