Analytic Systems IBC320, Installation & Operation Manual

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Package Contents
The box should contain:
• One IBC320 Intelligent Battery Charger,
• One Battery Temperature Sensor (a second sensor is available from Analytic Systems or
your dealer at additional cost if required),
• One Mini-USB to Laptop cable
• This user guide (a pdf copy can be downloaded from www.analyticsystems.com)
• One Warranty Registration Card. Returning this card is not mandatory for warranty
coverage, but will assist us to stay in touch with you for updates and other news.
Warranty registration can also be completed at www.analyticsystems.com
• The ‘PowerWizard’ software can be downloaded from www.analyticsystems.com
If anything is damaged or missing, please contact us immediately at 1-800-668-3884 for by
emailing sales@analyticsystems.com
Location and Mounting
1. Mount the charger so that the indicator LEDs and controls on the front panel are
reasonably easy to see and access.
2. Make sure there is at least 2 inches of clearance all around the charger so that air can
circulate through the charger to keep it cool.
3. Mount the charger in a location that allows easy connection to the batteries. We
recommend using AWG10 wire to connect the charger to the batteries. That is the
maximum gauge of wire that the battery connection terminals will accept and provides
the best protection against vibration or breakdown of the wires over time.
4. If you are connecting the charger to two banks of batteries, they MUST share a common
ground. However, it is still a good practice to run a separate ground connection to each
battery from the charger.
5. Decide where to attach the battery temperature sensors. If it is practical, embed each
sensor into the battery platform so that the battery sits on top of it or if in a battery
box, slide it between the battery and the box, or simply use a little silicone to attach
the sensor to the top of the battery. Plug each sensor into the charger. It does not
matter which port is used, as the charger always sets its charging voltage from the
warmer battery. The charger will disconnect from the batteries if either battery reaches
43°C (110°F) and will automatically reconnect when the hottest battery cools to 32°C
(90°F). If the temperature sensors are not used, the charger will use the default battery
temperature programmed during Setup.
6. Make sure the charger is protected from water. In a marine environment, install the
optional drip shield above the charger if there is any possibility of water dripping onto it.
Installation