Analytic Systems IBC320, Installation & Operation Manual

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Abbreviations and definitions
We use a number of abbreviations on the labels to save space. Here are the full words
corresponding to each abbreviation along with common battery charger terms and their
definitions:
ABBREVIATIONS
POL – Polarity. Refers to the correct connection of the Positive and Negative terminals of the
battery to the charger.
DEV – Device. Refers to the charger. Used together with the Fault LED to indicate a problem
with the Device.
BAT – Battery. Refers to the battery. Used together with the Fault LED to indicate a problem
with the Battery.
FLT – Fault. Used to indicate a problem with the battery (BAT) or the device (DEV) AC –
Alternating Current
TEMP – Temperature. Used to indicate that either the Battery or the Device is too hot.
LO V – Low Voltage. Used to indicate that either the Input Voltage or the Battery Voltage is too
low.
FAIL – Used to indicate that either the battery or the device needs repair or replacement.
PRG – Program - Button used to initiate the Programming Mode
STG – Stage – Switch used to select between 2-Stage or 3-Stage charging profile
EOC – End Of Charge – Switch used to select Rest or Float at the end of a charge cycle
SEL – Select – Button used to make choices during front panel programming CH – Charging
EQ – Equalize
PS – Power Supply
DEFINITIONS
• CC – Constant Current. Typically the first phase of a recharge cycle where a constant
current is delivered to the battery until the voltage reaches a specific level.
• CV – Constant Voltage. Typically the 2nd or 3rd phases of a recharge cycle where the
battery voltage is maintained at a constant level.