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2.4 Environmental

Operating temperature:

0°C to +50°C

Storage temperature:

-40°C to +85°C

Humidity: 

95% non-condensing at 38°C

Shock: 

SAEJ1378, 55g pulse at 9-13ms

Vibration: 

5g rms, 5-500 Hz, 2 hrs. per axis

Protection:

IP-54, including fan

2.5 Compliance

2.6 Battery Types

This charger is suitable for use with all 24V, 12 cell, rechargeable lead acid
batteries with capacities of approximately 200Ah. 

2.7 Charge Cycle Profile

The Model 1620 charger provides four different charge profiles: IVa (Off Mode,
see Figure 1), I

1

VI

2

a (Equalize Mode after Off Mode, see Figure 2), IV

1

V

2

(Float

Mode, see Figure 3), and I

1

V

1

I

2

V

2

(Equalize Mode after Float Mode, see Figure 4).

For definitions of the variables mentioned in this section, refer to Table 1.

Curtis 1620 Manual

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MODEL ENCODEMENT

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

2.1 Electrical

2.2 Mechanical

Case: 

Aluminum alloy, black finish

End caps: 

Polycarbonate, black

Dimensions (mm): 

289L x 165.0W x 73.0H

Weight:

2.8kg

2.3 Connections

AC Power Inlet:

IEC 320/C14

Programming Port:

Molex 39-01-2040 For use with Curtis 
Instruments' Model 1311 handheld programmer only.

Pin

Function

1 Rx

SEC_RTN

3 Tx
4 +12V

Motor Controller Inhibit: 

Molex 39-01-4030 Capable of sinking up to 60mA
DC to ground.

Pin

Function

See wiring diagram

2 No 

connection

See wiring diagram

DC Power Output:

2 x M5 studs

Pin

Function

+

B+ output

B– output

Curtis 1620 Manual

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Model Cooling Sealing

Input Output Output  Series

Voltage

Voltage

Current

Number

F

S

120

24

20

001

Fan 

Sealed

120VAC

24VDC

20 Amps Consult Factory

cooled

for

230

additional options

230VAC

Input:

120VAC models

230VAC models

Voltage:

100-132VAC

180-264VAC

Frequency Range:

57-63Hz

47-63Hz

Input Current:

12Arms max. @ 100VAC/60Hz

4.5Arms max. @ 180VAC/50Hz

Output Voltage:

24VDC, nominal

Current:

0-20A

Max. Power:

480W

Radiated Emissions:

FCC Part 15, Class A

EN55011, Class A

Conducted Emissions:

FCC Part 15, Class A

EN55011, Class A

EN50082-1-1997

X

ESD:

EN61000-4-2:1995

Radiated Immunity:

EN61000-4-3:1995 +

A1:1998

Electrical fast transient:

EN61000-4-4:1995

Surge Immunity:

EN61000-4-5:1995

Conducted Immunity:

EN61000-4-6:1996

Power Frequency Magnetic Field:

EN61000-4-8:1993

Voltage dips and sags:

EN61000-4-11:1995

Harmonics:

EN61000-3-2:2000

Voltage fluctuations (flicker)

EN61000-3-3:1995

Safety

EN60335-1:1995
EN60335-2-29:1997

Summary of Contents for 1620

Page 1: ...registered trademark of Curtis Instruments Inc M MA AN NU UA AL L MODEL 1620 S W I T C H M O D E BATTERY CHARGER Before charging read instructions carefully Applicable to 230VAC units only CURTIS INSTRUMENTS INC 200 Kisco Avenue Mt Kisco NY 10549 Tel 914 666 2971 FAX 914 666 2188 www curtisinst com ...

Page 2: ... 32V and a maximum of 30A between the battery and the charger 10 CAUTION It is recommended that you disconnect the AC power cord before connecting or disconnecting the charger to the battery 11 CAUTION Not intended for outdoor use 12 CAUTION Charger surface may be hot while plugged in and for a period of time thereafter 13 CAUTION Units with fans must have at least 30mm of clearance on the vented ...

Page 3: ... programmer only Pin Function 1 Rx 2 SEC_RTN 3 Tx 4 12V Motor Controller Inhibit Molex 39 01 4030 Capable of sinking up to 60mA DC to ground Pin Function 1 See wiring diagram 2 No connection 3 See wiring diagram DC Power Output 2 x M5 studs Pin Function B output B output Curtis 1620 Manual page 1 1 2 1620uv www xx yy zzz 1620 u v www xx yy zzz Model Cooling Sealing Input Output Output Series Volta...

Page 4: ...possibilities occur charging will stop and the 1620 will set itself to Off Mode the charger remains in standby until restart voltage Vrst is reached Curtis 1620 Manual page 4 2 7 1 End of Charge Mode Figure 1 Charge profile for End of Charge Mode Figure 1 defines the charge profile for the End of Charge Mode As long as the battery voltage V is above Undervoltage Lockout Level Vuvlo charging will s...

Page 5: ...nter standby mode The charger will continue this cycle of standby reactivation until power is removed or until the Model 1311 programmer is connected Curtis 1620 Manual page 5 2 7 4 Equalize Mode after Float Mode Figure 4 Charge profile for Equalize Mode after Float Mode Only flooded lead acid FLA batteries require equalization In order to prevent dam age to the battery the charger will go through...

Page 6: ...he programmer to the 4 pin Molex connector between the indicators The yellow and green indicators will blink on and off simultaneously indicating that the charger is in programming mode 4 3 2 Configure the programmable parameters defined in Section 4 2 4 3 3 Once the programmable parameters have been defined disconnect the 1311 programmer from the charger The charger will reset and resume normal o...

Page 7: ...y be damaged or old Replace battery Yellow blinks 2 twice Not reaching Vlv Battery manufacturer s rated capacity may 2 seconds off repeats within Tlv exceed charger s rating Increase Tlv decrease Green off Vlv increase Ilv or reset the charger 3 Battery may be damaged or old Replace battery No indicators on No power or Charger may be unplugged Check for damaged charger AC power Charger may be dama...

Page 8: ...qualize the batteries End of charge soft overvoltage Veoc 29 35V 31VDC 0 1V 1 Charger goes into soft overvoltage mode from which it recovers when battery voltage drops below Vrst EoC Threshold Icv 2 20A 4A 0 5A 3 Current at which the charger transitions to EoC mode Restart Voltage Vrst 22 28v 26VDC 0 1V 1 Used when EoC Mode is EQUALIZE or OFF the battery voltage at which charger automatically turn...

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