User manual SBI12 - REDARC Electronics
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1. 1 In this Warranty the term Products means 8 Without limiting any other clause in this Warranty Redarc has the right to reject any 1 1 all products manufactured or supplied by Redarc excluding its solar products Warranty claim made by a Purchaser pursuant to this Warranty where which are covered by Redarc s Solar Product Warranty and 8 1 the Purchaser does not notify Redarc in writing of a Warranty claim within the 1 2 any component of or accessory for any product in clause 1 1 manufactured or Warranty Period supplied by Redarc 8 2 the Purchaser does not notify Redarc in writing of a Warranty claim within 1 Offer and duration of product warranties month of becoming aware of the relevant circumstances giving rise to the Redarc warrants that its Products will be free under normal application installation claim so that any further problems with the Product are minimised use and service conditions from defects in materials and workmanship affecting 8 3 the serial number of the Product has been altered removed or made illegible normal use for 2 years from the date of purchase Warranty Period without the written authority of Redarc er 3 Where a Product malfunctions or becomes inoperative during the Warranty Period 8 4 the Purchaser is unable to provide proof of purchase documentation in due to a defect in materials or workmanship as determined by Redarc then subject ac2. j Breaker Breaker Battery p Se ig da Breaker Redarc recommend Manual Reset Circuit Breakers SZ however fuses are acceptable Q When using fuses make sure that the fuse makes a good low resistance connection Circuit Breaker Fuse ratings are dependent on the type of installation and the size of the loads SBI with External LED i SBI with Push Button and LED ka Momentary pe Momentary Resistor values NO RESISTOR REQUIRED SA 1k or 24V 2 2k0 Pushbutton Pushbutton OPTION 1 OPTION 2 OPTION 3 FAULT INDICATION Should a fault occur the Smart Start SBI is set to notify the operator of the fault The LED will flash repeatedly with the following sequences CODE 1 2 Flashes Over Voltage CODE 2 3 Flashes Voltage Drop or Excessive Current Draw Fault FAULT CODE 1 2 Flashes Over Voltage Detection If the batteries connected to either terminal of the Smart Start SBI should rise above 15 5 Volts 31 Volts on a 24 volt system the Smart Start will e Disconnect if connected to prevent the source of over voltage reaching the other battery e Flash the LED 2 times for 20 seconds then reassess the fault condition continuing until the fault is cleared FAULT CODE 2 3 Flashes Voltage Drop Excessive Current Draw If the Smart Start SBI detects a voltage drop across its contacts of greater than 1 Volt for more than second then the unit will e Immediately protect itself by disconnecting the aux
3. from start battery can cause the voltage at the start terminal on the Smart Start SBI to be lower than at the start battery which can also cause the unit to switch off Voltage seen by the Smart Start SBI will now rise again until the Smart Start SBI switches back on This switching will continue until the cause of voltage drop is removed On and Off Time delays are built into the product to avoid the solenoid contacts chattering in this scenario FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question Can use the Smart Start SBI to control a load e g fridge without using an auxiliary battery Answer Yes The voltage monitoring is done on the start battery side of the unit If a load is connected on the auxiliary side instead of a battery the unit will still operate when the start battery is charged providing power to your load Question Does the internal LED illuminate when I use the external override switch Answer Yes Question Can use my Smart Start SBI to winch off both batteries Answer Yes We recommend that the Smart Start SBI be wired so it automatically connects both batteries when the winch is turned on through use of the Start Assist feature on the override wire We also recommend the use of our 200Amp Smart Start SBI for this application Question Can use the Smart Start SBI on a positive chassis vehicle Answer Yes Please contact REDARC for further information Question Why does the LED stay on after the vehicle is
4. turned off Answer The LED stays on indicating the Smart Start is on amp the batteries are linked until the voltage drops to 12 7V 25 4V for SBI24 This can take a few minutes to many hours depending on size amp state of charge of the batteries as well as load on the batteries To test the operation of the Smart Start with the engine turned off turn the headlights on and the Smart Start LED should go out this may take a couple of minutes DUAL SENSING SMART START SBI Dual Sensing Smart Start SBI s or D Series SBI s monitor both the start battery and the auxiliary If the unit detects that either battery has exceeded 13 2V the isolator will be connected The benefit of the dual control enables the user to charge the main battery from a solar panel or battery charger on the auxiliary battery The SBI12D has the added feature of allowing charge both ways Circuit Breaker ER ER Redarc recommend Manual Reset Circuit Breakers however fuses are acceptable When using fuses make sure that the fuse makes a good low resistance connection Circuit Breaker Fuse ratings are dependent on the type of installation and the size of the loads TWO YEAR PRODUCT WARRANTY Over the last three decades our company has established a reputation as the power conversion specialist A 100 Australian owned company we have met the needs of customers in transport and other industries through exciting innovative thinking We believe
5. 3 Fault Indication 04 Frequently Asked Questions 04 Dual Sensing Smart Start SBI 05 Specifications Dimensions 75x70x80mm 90x95x100mm _ _ Harang 2 years pears CE C Tick AS NZS CISPR11 2004 indicates Dual Sensing which is described on page 5 Cable Size Circuit Breaker CB Fuse Size and Stud Torque Chart Wire Start Feature with No Override Main Stud Length Pushbutton Override Torque CBorFuse Wire CBorFuse Wire SBI12 Upto 3m 100Amps 19mm 4B amp S 60Amps 8mm2 8B amp S 5 6 2Nm SBI24 100 Amps 32mm 2B amp S 60Amps 13mm2 8B8S 5 6 2Nm SBI212 Up to 3m 200Amps 32mm 2B amp S 120Amps 19mm 4B amp S 6 5Nm max SBI224 200 Amps 40mm 1B amp S 120 Amps 25mm2 3B8S 6 5Nm max INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1 2 Mount the Smart Start SBI in a convenient location near the start battery bank Do not mount in direct engine heat Install in the order described below Select correct Circuit Breaker Fuse sizes and install at battery end of both positive cables 1 Connect the cables in the order shown below 2 3 4 5 Make sure the auxiliary battery is properly grounded to the vehicle chassis 6 Ground Connection Connect the Smart Start SBI ground terminal to chassis ground Remove any paint to ensure a good ground connection Note A good ground will ensure correct switching voltage 7 LED Connections optional Connect a wire from the Blue wire of the Smart S
6. Battery acid is a harmful substance Care should be taken when working with lead acid batteries if the acid comes into contact with your eyes or skin immediately wash the affected area with cold running water and seek medical assistance Eye protection and gloves should be worn when handling lead acid batteries The Smart Start SBI will achieve best results when proper battery maintenance is regularly performed This includes but is not limited to checking water and specific gravity levels of the battery Refer to the battery manufacturers manual for more details Fuses or Circuit breakers of appropriate rating must be installed to protect the vehicle system Please refer to the installation instructions on Page 3 for specific instructions on where to install Fuses or Circuit breakers and the table on Page 2 for appropriate Fuse or Circuit Breaker ratings IMPORTANT Do NOT make any connections to the control terminals found on the front of the unit Connecting to the control terminals on the front of the SBI may cause damage to the unit and or equipment connected to it Connecting to the control terminals will void the connect to the control warranty of the unit terminals SAL FOR Instruction Manual SBI D0C424 Version 7 1 CONTENTS Table of Contents Page Warnings and Safety Instructions 01 Contents 02 Specifications 02 Cable Size Circuit Breaker CB Fuse Size and Stud Torque Chart 02 Installation Instructions 0
7. THE POWER OF REDARG Smart Start battery Isolator SBI12 SBI24 SBI212 SBI224 amp dual sensing models THE SMART START SBI The Smart Start SBI is a microprocessor controlled Smart Battery Isolator The Smart Start SBI is designed specifically for use in multi battery applications as a solenoid priority system to protect the start battery from being excessively discharged by auxiliary loads whilst still allowing the auxiliary battery to supply non essential loads Put simply once the start battery is charged by the alternator the Smart Start SBI will connect an auxiliary battery to the charge circuit Similarly if the start battery voltage drops too low the Smart Start SBI will disconnect any auxiliary batteries or loads to conserve charge in the start battery WARNING amp SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Do NOT use the Smart Start SBI to charge non rechargeable batteries Doing so may result in harm to the user and or damage to the Smart Start SBI Only use the Smart Start SBI for charging Standard Lead Acid Calcium content Gel amp AGM type 12V 24V automotive batteries It is recommended that start and auxiliary batteries be of similar chemical characteristics when charging via the Smart Start SBI All lead acid batteries produce harmful explosive gases The Battery should be mounted in a well ventilated area as far as possible from any ignition sources Do NOT smoke when in the vicinity of the battery under charge
8. be deemed to be a resupply within the meaning of the Australian or malfunction of a Product which Redarc determines in exercise of its sole Consumer Law and will render this Warranty void as Redarc has no control over the discretion to be due to storage handling quality or safety of Products sold by such persons 6 1 normal wear and tear or exposure to weather conditions over time 14 A Purchaser shall only be entitled to the benefit of this Warranty after all amounts 6 2 accident misuse abuse negligence vandalism alteration or modification ___ owing in respect of the Product have been paid 6 3 non observance of any of he instructions supplied by Redarc including 5 While Redarc warrants that the Products will be free from defects in materials and instructions concerning installation configuri ng connecting commissioning workmanship n the circumstances set out in this Warranty to the maximum extent use or application of the Product including without limitation choice of location permitted by law Redarc does not warrant that the operation of the Products will be 6 4 failure to ensure proper maintenance of the Product strictly in accordance with uninterrupted or error free Lal Redarc s instructions or failure to ensure proper maintenance of any associated To the maximum extent permitted by law Redarc s determination of the existence of 6 equipment or machinery any defect and the cause of any defect will be conc
9. cordance with clause 7 4 or evidence that the Product was properly installed to further rights conferred by the Australian Consumer Law on the Purchaser and removed if relevant and that proper maintenance has been performed Redarc will in exercise of its sole discretion either on the Product by or under the supervision of a qualified auto electrician or 3 1 repa ir the defective Product echnician in accordance with the instructions of Redarc 3 2 replace the defective Product or 9 If the Product is found to be working satisfactorily on return to Redarc or upon 3 3 provide a refund to the Purchaser for the purchase price paid for the defective investigation by Redarc the Purchaser must pay Redarc s reasonable costs of Product testing and investigating the Product in addition to shipping and transportation without charge to the Purchaser charges Where Redarc is in possession of the Product the Product will be 4 The warranty given by Redarc in clause 3 covers the reasonable costs of delivery returned to the Purchaser on receipt of the amount charged and installation of any repaired or replaced Products or components of Products 10 Any replaced Products or components of Products shall become the property of to the Purchaser s usual residential address notified to Redarc together with the Redarc i i Ma reasonable costs of removal and return of any Products determined by Redarc tobe 11 Redarc may in exercise of its sole disc
10. iliary battery and e Flash the LED 3 times for 20 seconds then reassess the presence of a fault continuing until the fault is cleared FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question Is the unit protected against voltage spikes Answer Yes the Smart Start SBI incorporates a number of spike protection components specifically designed to reduce the risk of damaging the unit The Smart Start SBI is also designed to prevent any spikes generated by the solenoid coil from affecting any vehicle equipment Question What does the red LED indicate Answer The red LED indicates the solenoid is activated and both batteries are connected together and therefore are both being charged simultaneously A flashing red LED during operation indicates a fault See Fault Indication Above Question Can the voltage limits and time delay settings be changed Answer Yes Both upper and lower voltage limits amp on and off times can be changed However this needs to be done at the time of manufacture and will incur a relatively minor cost Question We are experiencing repetitive switching of our Smart Start SBI What could be causing this Answer This can occur for one of two reasons Firstly switching a poorly charged second battery into the system loads the voltage at the Smart Start SBI to below its lower voltage limit which will cause the Smart Start SBI to switch back off Secondly voltage drop due to cable length Smart Start SBI mounted too far
11. ill not Telephone 61 8 8322 4848 be accepted by Redarc THE POWER OF REDARG Free technical assistance please contact Redarc Electronics 23 Brodie Road North Lonsdale SA 08 8322 4848 power redarc com au www redarc com au Copyright O 2012 Redarc Electronics Pty Ltd All rights reserved WARSBI REV7
12. in total customer satisfaction and practice this by offering our customers e Technical advice free of jargon and free of charge e Prompt turnaround of orders throughout Australia and globally e Friendly personalised professional service and product support In the unlikely event that a technical issue arises with a Redarc product customers are encouraged to initially contact the Redarc Technical Support Team on 08 8322 4848 or power redarc com au for prompt and efficient diagnosis and product support Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure The benefits of this Warranty are in addition to other rights and remedies available at law in respect of the Products and shall not derogate from any applicable mandatory statutory provisions or rights under the Australian Consumer Law Redarc Electronics Pty Ltd atf the Redarc Trust trading as Redarc Electronics Redarc offers a warranty in respect of its Products where the Products are purchased from an authorised distributor or reseller of Redarc by a person Purchaser on the terms and conditions and for the duration outlined below in this document Warranty
13. lusive 6 5 repairs to the Product that are not strictly in accordance with Redarc s 7 Spare parts or materials for the Products are guaranteed to be available for a period instructions of at least 2 years after purchase of the Products 8 9 6 6 installation repairs or maintenance of the Product by or under the supervision 18 The agents officers and employees of any distributor or reseller of the Products and of a person who is not a qualified auto electrician or technician or if non of Redarc are not authorised to vary or extend the terms of this Warranty genuine or non approved parts have been fitted 19 Redarc shall not be responsible or liable to the Customer or any third party in 6 7 faulty power supply power failure electrical spikes or surges lightning flood connection with any non performance or delay in performance of any terms and storm hail extreme heat fire or other occurrence outside the control of conditions of this Warranty due to acts of God war riots strikes warlike conditions Redarc plague or other epidemic fire flood blizzard hurricane changes of public policies 6 8 use other than for any reasonable purpose for which the Product was terrorism and other events which are beyond the control of Redarc In such manufactured circumstances Redarc may suspend performance of this Warranty without liability 6 9 any indirect or incidental damage of whatever nature out
14. retion deliver another type of Product or defective component of a Product different in size colour shape weight brand and or 5 If the Purchaser incurs expenses of the nature referred to in clause 4 in the other specifications in fulfilling its obligations under this Warranty in the event context of making a claim pursuant to this Warranty that is accepted by Redarc that Redarc has discontinued manufacturing or supplying the relevant Product or the Purchaser will be entitled to claim for reimbursement of those expenses which component at the time of the Warranty claim or where such Product or component Redarc determines in exercise of its sole discretion to be reasonably incurred is superior to that originally purchased by the Purchaser provided that the claim is notified to Redarc in writing at the postal address or email Other conditions of Warranty address specified in clause 21 and includes 12 If the Purchaser acquired a Product for the purpose of resupply then this Warranty 5 1 details of the relevant expenses incurred by the Purchaser and shall not apply to that Product 5 2 proof of the relevant expenses having been incurred by the Purchaser 13 In particular the sale of a Product via an online auction online store or other Exclusions and limitations internet website by a party that is not an authorised distributor or reseller of the 6 This Warranty will not apply to or include any defect damage fault failure Product will
15. side the control of for the period of the delay reasonably attributable to such causes Redarc 20 If a clause or part of a clause in this Warranty can be read in a way that makes it 7 Warranty claims in respect of a Product must be made in writing to Redarc at the illegal unenforceable or invalid but can also be read in a way that makes it legal postal address or email address specified in clause 21 within the Warranty Period enforceable and valid it must be read in the latter way If any clause or part of Such claims must include the following a clause in this Warranty is illegal unenforceable or invalid that clause or part is 7A details of the alleged defect or fault and the circumstances surrounding the to be treated as removed from this Warranty but the rest of this Warranty is not defect or fault affected 7 2 evidence of the claim including photographs of the Product where the subject Redarc s contact details of the claim is capable of being photographed 21 Redarc s contact details for the sending of Warranty claims under this Warranty are 7 3 pa serial number of the Product specified on the label affixed to the Product Redarc Electronics Pty Ltd 7 4 proof of purchase documentation for the Product from an authorised distributor gt AG Road Pati Lonsdale SA 5160 or reseller of Redarc which clearly shows the date and place of purchase mail power redarc com au The return of any Products without the prior written instructions of Redarc w
16. tart SBI to the positive end of an indicator LED 15mA limited current draw or LED resistor combination mounted on the dash as specified in the below diagram Start Assist Feature optional Connect a wire from the Blue wire of the Smart Start SBI to one terminal of a momentary push button switch Connect the other terminal of the momentary push button switch to the auxiliary battery supply To manually operate the Smart Start SBI hold the momentary push button switch and the Smart Start SBI will manually operate until the switch is released After about 10 seconds start the vehicle with the button still held on Checking the Operation The Smart Start SBI should now be operational Start the vehicle or apply a charge to the start battery Once the start battery voltage rises the Smart Start SBI will activate you will hear the solenoid click and see the LED illuminate Now turn off the vehicle or remove the charge to the start battery The Smart Start SBI will disconnect the auxiliary battery once the voltage on the start battery drops you will hear the solenoid click and the LED will go out Note The amount of time it takes for the battery voltage to drop low enough for the solenoid to turn off will vary due to battery condition age and state of charge For a new fully charged battery it may take days Note See table on page 2 for specific voltage levels STANDARD SBI SETUP Load ircui ircui Loads Circuit Circuit Circuit Start
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