Anton/Bauer Dionic 26V LP4 Gold Mount Plus, User Manual

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Self-Test
Upon applying AC mains power, the charger will initiate a brief
self-test mode. Self-test mode is complete when the charger LED
indicates battery information on the position being used.
Charging
As with all Anton/Bauer chargers, charging with a 26V LP4 Gold
Mount Plus Charger is fully automatic. Mount any applicable battery
to any open position on the charger and the 26V LP4 Gold Mount
Plus Charger will automatically determine the appropriate charge
routine and execute it.
In some cases a battery may be discharged to a very low
voltage level causing the battery to be unrecognizable to the
charger when first attached.
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Three Stage Charging Methodology
In general, the 26V LP4 Gold Mount Plus Charger will deliver a three
stage charge routine to each battery.
Stage One
will deliver a high rate charge matched to the
capabilities of the battery (typically a one or two hour rate,
depending on battery type). During this stage, six separate cutoff
methods are in operation, simultaneously, ensuring the fastest,
safest charge for that battery.
Stage Two
charging is a BALANCING or “stabilizing” mode
which calculates each battery pack type to offset any imbalance
of the battery’s cells, created by unequal self-discharge or any
capacity mismatch of the individual cells in the pack. This stage
can vary in duration from zero to as much as 16 hours, depending
on the condition of the battery. The Stage Two charge reduces
current automatically as the battery charges maintaining the cells
at a safe voltage level. A battery will typically leave Stage Two in
2-4 hours under average operating conditions.
Stage Three
charging is the Anton/Bauer exclusive Lifesaver
®
maintenance mode. This patented pulse routine keeps batteries
fully charged, free from self-discharge - indefinitely - without
damaging heat associated with a so-called “trickle charge”. The
Stage Three programming monitors the self-discharge of the
battery, providing charge only when the battery self-discharges to
about 95% of its capacity.
Anton/Bauer recommends that batteries remain on the
charger and plugged into AC mains power for best results.
The Lifesaver mode will keep them 100% charged.
Removal of AC Mains Power
If AC mains power is removed, it is highly recommended that the
batteries are removed from the charger, thus avoiding any additional
self-discharge of the battery.
Operation