IC8P Battery Charger/Analyser
Operator Manual
2 Equipment Description
2.1
General
The Battery Charger Analyser is an electronically controlled combined universal battery
charging unit with built in battery analysing (capacity testing) capabilities. It is housed
in a metal enclosure designed for bench mounting. As it is supplied it is configured for
use from a 240V 50/60Hz supply, it can be alternatively supplied for use with 115V
50/60Hz supply.
Equipment control is via an interactive 253 x 32 dot matrix display and data entry is via
a 16-key keypad. Operating modes and functions are selected by the use of a simple
menu system. Access to charging and testing operations is performed by either entry of
eight digit battery library names, repeat of last charge or capacity test or new manual
parameters. During operation the display will show the instantaneous values of battery
voltage, current and time elapsed through the selected program.
Process modes can be created where complete unattended charging, capacity testing
and final charging can be performed. Up to 6 different charge or capacity test steps can
be created and up to 4 process programs can be stored in the unit. Each process step
has an optional delayed start for resting the battery and also each step can sound the
alarm with or without a pause in operation. The process is simply continued by pressing
a key on the keypad.
Battery data is stored internally in the units non-volatile memory. The operator can add
and modify this list by entering the details of the battery to be included on the display
and keyboard. Alphanumeric digits, up to a maximum of 8 digits, identify Battery library
entries
Batteries are connected to the front of the unit by means of two standard 4.0mm
sockets. A set of 500mm leads are supplied with 4.0mm insulated plus and a pair of
4.0mm socketed crocodile clamps.
The IC8A can Charge 12V at 12.0A or 24V at 6.0A and can Capacity Test 12V at 12.0A
or 24V at 6.0A. The unit contains a fan to extract the heat energy generated internally
when running in capacity test mode.
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