Kinetik KIPS12-80 User's Manual
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1. 2 THE OUTPUT TERMINALS ARE RATED FOR 2 TO 14 GA COPPER OR ALUMINUM WIRE 3 THE KINETIK INTELLIGENT POWER CONVERTERS ARE NOT WEATHER TIGHT OR DESIGNED FOR WET LOCATION MOUNTING THEY MUST BE PROTECTED FROM DIRECT CONTACT WITH WATER 4 DURING THE INSTALLATION PROCESS AVOID THE INTRODUCTION OF FOREIGN MATERIALS INTO THE CASE AS THIS COULD CAUSE A MAL FUNCTION OF THE CONVERTER CAUTION IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THE FLUID LEVEL OF ANY CONNECTED BATTERY BE CHECKED ONA REGULAR BASIS ALL BATTERIES WILL GAS AND LOSE SOME FLUIDS WHEN CONTINUOUSLY CONNECTED TO ANY CHARGING SOURCE NOTICE For more information on Kinetik s line of power products please visit www kinetikpower com TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES ACTION 1 No Output 120 VAC supply not con Connect power supply nected Check AC distribution panel for proper operation External Fuses Blown Check for Reverse Polarity Replace Fuses with same type and rating Short Circuit Trace Circuits for possible fault Unit has shutdown due Check air flow to overheating Allow unit to cool Unit has shutdown due Check input voltage to over voltage Also see Converter will shut down if item 5 below the input voltage exceeds 13 2 Volts Correct Input Voltage 2 External Fuses Reverse Battery Hook Correct Hook up and replace Blown Up Fuses with same type and rating 3 Converter cycles Compartment gets too Check air flow to the con on amp off hot2. Va A noi INTELLIGENT Power Supply Charger OWNERS MANUAL ATL SERIES KIPS12 45 KIPS12 60 KIPS12 80 Computer Controlled Charging System The Intelligent way to charge and maintain your vehicle s battery 45 AMP 60 AMP 80 AMP Constantly monitors the battery voltage and automatically selects one of four operating modes NORMAL BOOST STORAGE DESULFATION FEATURES INTELLIGENT CHARGING The Kinetik Intelligent Power Converter is the intelligent way to charge your Kinetik battery The built in microprocessor constantly monitors the battery voltage then automatically adjusts the converter output voltage to provide the proper charging voltage for fast recharges and long term maintenance MULTIPLE BATTERY CHARGING Kinetik Intelligent Power Converters have the capability of charging multiple batteries at the same time They can even charge a combination of different capacity batteries GFCI PROTECTION Kinetik Intelligent Power Converters have the LOWEST ground fault leakage With this unit the user can confidently utilize AC outlets without being concerned about a ground fault interruption of the facilities power source REVERSE BATTERY PROTECTION CIRCUIT If a battery is accidently hooked up backwards the converter will be protected Externally mounted ATC type fuses will blow when a battery is connected in reverse Replace fuses with the same type and rating CAUTION If the reverse battery protection f
3. PERSONAL INJURY THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR POSE IV PROOF OF PURCHASE A warranty claim must be accompanied by proof of the date of purchase V CLAIM PROCEDURE Upon discovery of any defect Kinetik shall be supplied the fol lowing information by mail telephone or fax at the address listed below Name and address of claimant Name and model number of the power converter Make year and model of the vehicle in which the power converter was installed Date of purchase and Complete description of the claimed defect moOw gt Upon determation that a warranty claim exists a defect in material or workmanship occur ring under normal use and service the power converter shall be shipped postage prepaid to Kinetik together with proof of purchase The power converter will be repaired or replaced and returned postage prepaid Kinetik Power 5352 Jackman Rd Unit C Toledo OH 43613 888 522 8346 Fax 419 476 8510 www kinetikpower com
4. e the chart below for details CONVERTER OUTPUT VOLTAGE EQUALIZE MODE 14 4 VOLTS EVERY 21 HOURS FOR A PERIOD OF 15 MINUTES TO PREVENT BATTERY 14 8 BOOST MODE 14 4 VOLTS STRATIFICATION RAPIDLY BRINGS 14 4 BATTERY UP TO 90 OF i FULL CHARGE 14 2 14 0 13 8 13 6 13 4 NORMAL MODE 13 6 VOLTS SAFELY COMPLETES 13 2 CHARGE 13 0 STORAGE MODE 13 2 VOLTS 12 8 IAINTAINS CHARGE WITHOUT GASSING OR 12 6 WATER LOSS 12 4 O 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 44 48 52 56 60 68 72 76 80 lt RECHARGE TIME IN HOURS _ gt The chart below shows the amount of time it took a converter set to three differ ent output voltages to recharge a 125Ah Amp Hour battery after it was dis charged to 10 5 volts 100 Boost 14 4 zi Normal 13 6v ta Storage 13 2v T Typical Recharge Curves for _ each operating mode 0 40 60 80 100 120 HOURS Acutal time will vary with battery size GENERAL INFORMATION continued 14 4 Volts Boost Mode Returned the battery to 90 of full charge in approximately 8 hours The battery reached full charge in approximately 11 hours 13 6 Volts Normal Mode Required 40 hours to return the battery to 90 of full charge and 78 hours to reach full charge 13 2 Volts Storage Mode Required 60 hours to return the battery to 90 of ful
5. l charge and 100 hours to reach full charge The integrated intelligent microprocessors ability to change the output voltage of the converter will significantly reduce the amount of time it takes to recharge your battery The lower voltage for Storage mode prevents gassing and reduces water loss during long term storage GENERAL OPERATION The Kinetik Intelligent Power Converters will supply clean nominal 13 6 VDC Normal Mode power from input voltages that range from 90 130 VAC The Kinetik Intelligent Power Converters are primarily designed for use with a battery however the output of the Kinetik converters are a regulated filtered D C voltage that can power sensitive electronics without the need for a battery or other filtering NOTICE At normal input voltages the full load rated capacity is available At input voltages less than 105 VAC the converter may not supply full rated output capacity The full rated load is available for load battery charging or both When functioning as a regulated battery charger the Kinetik converters have a nominal voltage output of 13 6 VDC The system was designed to sense voltage on the battery and automatically selects one of 4 operating modes normal boost storage and desulfation equalization to provide the correct charge level to the batteries NORMAL MODE Output voltage set at 13 6 volts DC This voltage provides good charging rates and low water usage BOOST MODE If the converter
6. senses that the battery voltage has dropped below a preset level the output voltage is increased to 14 4 volts DC to rapidly recharge the batteries STORAGE MODE When the converter senses that there has been no signifi cant battery usage for approximately 30 hours the output voltage is reduced to 13 2 volts DC for minimal water usage DESULFATION EUALIZATION MODE When in storage mode the microproces sor automatically increases the output voltage to 14 4 volts for 15 minutes every 21 hours to reduce the buildup of sulfation on the battery plates INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Horizontal mounting of the Kinetik Intelligent Power Converter is recommended although it can be mounted in any position that provides unobstructed ventilation to the fan and vent holes Secure the converter firmly to the mounting surface using standard fasteners The installer should test the converter under full load conditions in its intended mounting location This will insure that there is sufficient unobstructed ventila tion to the converter allowing it to operate at its maximum rated load Failure to provide adequate ventilation to the converter will cause the converter to cycle on and off as it responds to the ambient conditions NOTICE Kinetik Intelligent Power Converters are not designed for zero clear ance compartments Unobstructed ventilation is required ATTENTION 1 USE A 5 32 HEX DRIVER TO TIGHTEN THE OUTPUT SCREWS DO NOT EXCEED 50 IN LB TORQUE
7. ssis bonding wire must be a separate wire ran directly ffom the Grounding Lug provided on the side of the converter DO NOT connect Output Negative to chassis using the same wire KINETIK POWER CONVERTER LIMITED WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY Kinetik warrants its power converter to be free from defects in material or workmanship under normal use and service and limits the repair or replacment Il DURATION This warranty shall extend for a period of one year from the original date of purchase and is only valid within the continental limits of the United States and Canada Ill WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS This warranty specifically does not apply to A Any power converter which has been repaired or altered in any way by an unau thorized person or service station B Damage caused by excessive input voltage misuse negligence or accident or an external force C Any power converter installed in a vehicle used for commerical purposes D Any power converter which has been connected installed or adjusted or used other than in accordance with the instructions furnished or has had the serial num ber altered defaced or removed E Cost of all services performed in removing and re installing the power converter and F ANY LOST PROFITS LOST SAVINGS LOSS OF USE OF ENJOYMENT OR OTHER INCIDENTAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT THIS INCLUDES DAMAGES TO PROPERTY AND TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW DAMAGES FOR
8. uses are blown during installation check to see that the battery has been connected properly before replacing the fuses Replace the fuses only with the same type and rating as the original fuses Using other fuses could result in the converter being damaged vehicle damage injury or other consequences see warranty SHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION The Kinetik Intelligent Power Converter senses within millionths of a second if the output terminals have been shorted If this condition should occur the converter first limits the cur rent Should the condition continue to exist the converter then reduces the current output within thousandths of a second The Kinetik Intelligent Power Converter was designed to protect itself Once the short circuit has been corrected the converter will automatically return to normal operating conditions THERMAL PROTECTION If a over temperature condition should occur due to air flow obstruction or improper installation the Kinetik Intelligent Power Converter senses the condition and decreases power output until the unit returns to normal operating temperature The converter will return to full output capacity as it cools down IGNITION PROTECTION All Kinetik Intelligent Power Converters are ignition protected INTERNAL COMPONENT COOLING Kinetik Intelligent Power Converters are equipped with a variable speed cooling fan The fan will only run at the speed needed to prevent the converter from overheating and sh
9. utting down Run ning the fan at lower speeds where possible will reduce the audible noise generated by the fan while protecting the converter from excess heat The location of the fan allows for the maximum cooling of both the case and components OVERVOLTAGE PROTECTION If the Input Voltage exceeds a preset limit the converter will shutdown to prevent damage The unit will return to normal operation when the voltage returns to normal TROUBLE FREE The Kinetik Intelligent Power Converters have undergone tens of thousands of hours of strenu ous engineering testing to ensure years of trouble free operation These converters have been designed and tested to provide maintenance free operation GENERAL INFORMATION Kinetik Intelligent 120 VAC to 12 VDC Power Converters are state of the art electronic converters battery chargers Their compact size and quiet operation gives greater flexibility in selecting the mounting locaiton for either OEM installa tion or after market replacement The Kinetik Intelligent Power Converters have a computer controlled charging module built in This is a microprocessor controlled device which constantly monitors the battery and then automatically adjusts the converter output volt age based on its charge status There are four 4 operating Modes NORMAL BOOST STORAGE and DESULFATION EQUALIZE Each mode is automati cally selected by the microprocessor and ensures a fast yet safe recharge for your battery Se
10. verter Improve Ventilation to the compartment 4 Low Output Excessive Load for Reduce load requirements or Converter Install Larger Converter Input Voltage not be Correct input supply voltage tween 105 130 VAC Bad Battery Cell s Replace Battery 5 Intermittent or no Unit has shutdown due Add another load to the Output on Genera to over voltage generator this may reduce tor works on Shore the spikes to an acceptable Power level Some generators exhibit Contact generator manufac excessive voltage spikes turer for possible defect in the on the AC power output generator this may cuase the over voltage protection to shut the unit down INPUT OUTPUT SPECIFICATIONS KINETIK KIPS12 45 KINETIK KIPS12 60 Input 105 130 VAC 60 Hz 725 Watts Input 105 130 VAC 60 Hz 1000 Watts Output 13 6 VDC 45 Amps Output 13 6 VDC 60 Amps Dimensions 4 5H x 8 625L x 7 25W Dimensions 3 6H x 9 15L x 9W Weight 4 5lbs Weight 5 8lbs KINETIK KIPS12 80 Input 105 130 VAC 60 Hz 1300 Watts Output 13 6 VDC 80 Amps Dimensions 3 6H x 11 65L x 9W Weight 7 5lbs Auxiliary Port THe 0 Cc S Grounding ae Lug DC Distribution Reverse Battery Panel Protection Fuse s Chassis Ground Grounding located on AC iy end of Unit Ss a i Reverse Battery Ground Protection Fuse s CAUTION RISK OF FIRE Cha
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