Manual IVRA battery charger
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1. consult the supplier for more information Operation After the battery charger has been positioned or mounted correctly connect the battery charger to the mains grid The orange LED marked will start to blink slowly This is the stand by position indicating that no battery is connected Connect the battery cable to the battery or the equipment in where the batteries are mounted After 3 seconds the battery charger has detected if the battery can be charged If yes it will start the charging process The orange LED marked turns on Also some clicking sounds can be heard from inside the battery charger This is normal If the battery is charged fully very recently it is possible that the charging will not start The orange LED will keep blinking slowly until the voltage has dropped enough to enable charging Depending on the state of charge and the battery capacity the charging process will take minimal 1 and maximal 24 hours End of charge If the battery charger detects the battery is full the green LED marked turns on The battery may be disconnected and used However if the battery will not be used directly it is recommended to leave the charger connected The battery charger will keep the battery in optimal charged condition by applying a maintenance charge periodically Also here some clicking sounds can be heard from inside the battery charger This is normal LED indication overview Orange LED Green LED Descr2. APR VRA electronics c Go 2Z4V 6A 2Z4V 8A 24V 12A Battery charger Instruction manual English Index 1 Product COS CIOL OV casas ctasctccs teeta enc E E 2 7 Same 2 2 6 72 0 1 0 lt lt ee ne eee ee oe er ne ae ee ee er ee eee 3 3 OUE 2 gas 21 0 0 gt anne nee ee ee eee ee eee ee ee Sere 4 A OPEO eea ee a en ne ee ee eee ae ee eee eee 4 Bi POOLS SOI NE ws rate essersaete enters dpe erent coe S E 6 Gi SCC ATO a tence qacapasseneasnnaatiennaetaacieeonsee rannsaulliaanavlnastesasauteapumusaaiammenusteiacanat 7 1 Product description De c Go 24V charger series is designed for full automatic charging of 24V Gel and AGM batteries The charger contains the latest state of the art power converter and the charge process is controlled by a microcontroller If the safety precautions in this manual are observed and the charger is operated according to this manual optimal and save charging of the battery is guaranteed The charger consists of 1 A high quality plastic enclosure 2 A battery cable with XLR connector for connecting to a battery or a means where the battery is integrated 3 A mains cable for connecting to the public grid 4 Two colour LEDs Light Emitting Diodes indicating the operation mode The charger operates automatically and needs no adjusting English Symbols oF The battery charger and batteries are not to be discarded with normal household waste Dispose properly acco
3. consumption 5 Problem solving In case there is a problem or there is a suspicion the charger is not operating as expected first check which of the indication LEDs are on If the orange and the green LED are blinking simultaneously they are indicating an error second on second off followed by a 1 second pause The number of flashes between the pauses are indicating the error code Consult the next tables to diagnose the problem Table 1 Fault diagnostics Problem Possible causes Solution None of the LEDs Check mains voltage are on Consult Your supplier cable broken All LEDs are on Consult Your supplier continuously All LEDs are blinking Problem detected Count the number of flashes between simultaneously the pauses and consult table 2 English Table 2 Error codes Error code s 1 2 3 Description Possible causes and solution s Restart battery charger If the error is repeated problem Consult Your supplier 4 Move to a warmer environment and restart the charging 5 Temperature too high Let the charger cool down for 15 minutes and restart the charging If the problem persists please consult Your supplier 1 Connected a battery with higher capacity then specified 2 Unknown problem Please consult Your supplier Possibly a defective battery Please consult Your supplier 6 Too many ampere hours charged 8 Voltage increase insufficient If the cause of the failure has been remove
4. d the battery charger can be restarted by disconnecting and reconnecting the mains 6 Specifications c Go specifications model Supported batteries Battery capacity range Mains voltage Mains frequency Output voltage range Output current range Maximum output power Efficiency Protections Dimensions Charge status indication Use Operational temperature range Storage temperature Cooling Maximum humidity Safety class Regulations 6A 8A 12A Lead Acid Gel AGM 24V or 2 x 12V 40 60Ah 60 85Ah 80 125Ah 220 240Vac nominal single phase 50 60 Hz 24V nominal 0 25 6A 0 25 8A 0 25 12A 180W 240W 360W gt 90 at full load and 230Vac Polarity Output voltage Temperature 210 x 175 x 65mm 2 LEDs Indoor use only 0 40 C 15 50 C Passive 95 non condensing II CE LVD EMC RoHS Passive Active Fan Standards EN60335 2 29 EN12184 ISO7176 14 EN60601 1 2 At elevated ambient temperatures or if there is no sufficient cooling the output current can be reduced C 4 VBA electronics EC Declaration of conformity We IVRA Electronics B V Address Delta 44 6825 MS Arnhem the Netherlands herewith declare under our sole responsibility that Product range Go 24V 6A 24V 8A 24V 12A battery chargers Article numbers 526 2100 526 2101 526 2102 to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the requirements of Directive Applied specific European standar
5. ds Low voltage EN IEC60335 2 29 2004 A2 2010 2006 95 EC Household and similar electrical appliances Safety Part 2 29 Particular requirements for battery chargers EMC EN IEC60601 1 2 2007 AC 2010 2004 108 EC Medical electrical equipment Part 1 2 General requirements for basic safety and essential performance Collateral standard Electromagnetic compatibility Requirements and tests RoHS 2011 65 EC provided that the equipment is installed and used according to our instructions Date of issue 1t October 2013 Signed project manager
6. iption Off Off Battery charger not connected to the mains Off Off On The battery is charging Off The battery is full Blinking Blinking A problem occurred See chapter Problem solving Off Blinking 1 Battery charger connected to the mains and no battery connected 2 Battery charger connected to the mains and the connected battery is full Off On English User tips Prevent deep discharging of the batteries The battery life will be reduced significantly Charge a deep discharged battery as soon as possible Let the battery charger finish the charge cycle completely If the battery is not charged for a longer period for example during winter connect the battery charger every month to charge the battery Battery self discharge and the quiescent current of the connected users will drain the battery charge slowly It is also possible to keep the battery charger connected to the battery and the mains during this period Do not charge batteries below 0 C Move the battery to a warmer place and start the charge Keep the ventilation openings clean and free of accumulated dust Blow away the dust and clean the battery charger enclosure with a slightly moistened cloth if required Despite the fact that the battery charger power consumption during stand by is very low it is recommended to unplug the battery charger from the mains if it will not be used for a longer period This is to prevent unnecessary energy
7. ow However if the battery will not be used directly it is recommended to leave the charger connected The battery charger will keep the battery in optimal charged condition 5 If there is a problem the charger will indicate this by quickly blinking the orange and green LEDs simultaneously Please consult the chapter Problem solving 4 Operation Positioning The battery charger is not suited for outdoor use Put the charger on a stable place Keep at least an area of 10cm around the enclosure for proper battery charger cooling During charging the enclosure can become hand warm This is normal The 12A version is equipped with a build in fan operating automatically when the internal battery charger temperature increases With insufficient cooling or too high ambient temperatures the output power will be reduced The time required for the total charge process may increase For this reason do not subject the battery charger to direct sunlight Electrical connections The battery charger is equipped with a EU plug for connection to the 220 240V 50Hz mains grid By default the battery charger has a XLR connector for connecting to the battery English XLR front view _ Pins 1is the plus and pin 2 is the minus A X i Pin 3 is the inhibit signal for preventing unsafe actions of the a y application to be charged It is possible that your supplier provided a different connection type In this case please
8. rding to the local regulations The battery charger is a class Il appliance double insulated The battery charger complies with the European CE requirements 2 Safety advices This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved Children shall not play with the appliance Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision Never use the charger in a wet environment for example outside spill fluids over the enclosure or submerge it in water Do not use the charger if the cables are damaged the enclosure is open or the charger is damaged in such way that internal parts become accessible Ifthe supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard If the charger is defective do not try to repair it Make sure the charger is positioned stable Keep a free zone of 10cm around the charger to ensure that heat generated during operation can be removed The battery charger is suited for the Europe standard 220 240V 50Hz mains grid Operating the charger in places where different mains voltages are applicable will damage the charger or render it unsafe Please consult yo
9. ur supplier in case of doubt Charge specified batteries only Do not recharge non rechargeable batteries Charge the batteries only if there is proper ventilation Especially around the batteries While charging a small amount of explosive gasses can be generated in the batteries inadequate ventilation in combination with open fire or sparks can lead to dangerous Situations Donot disconnect the battery while it is charging To reduce risk of sparking First disconnect the charger from the mains Or wait until the charger has completed the charge cycle English Batteries are capable of providing much energy in a very short time Prevent short circuits any way For example walking over the cables or damaging the cables or connector by improper use Donot shorten the length of the charge cable 3 Quick start guide The battery charger is very simple to operate 1 Connect the battery charger to the mains The orange LED marked will blink 2 Connect the battery cable to the battery to be charged When the battery charger decides that the battery should be charged The orange LED marked C turns on continuously and the charging will start 3 As long as the orange LED marked C is on and it is not necessary to use the battery it is recommended not to interrupt the charge process Interrupted charges will shorten the battery life 4 When the battery is full the green LED marked turns on The battery can be used n
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