La Marche A36D, Installation And Operation Manual

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3.1.2 Starting/Stopping the A36D
Once proper connections are established, energize the power supply by turning on the charger’s AC breaker
(the DC breaker should be off). This will charge the capacitors inside the charger and eliminate heavy arcing
when the batteries are connected. After about 30 seconds, turn on the DC breaker. To shut down the A36D,
switch off the DC breaker first and then switch off the AC breaker.
3.1.3 Start-Up Sequence
Upon powering up the A36D, a test sequence is activated. This test flashes all of the charger’s LEDs and
activates all alarms. The digital meter display will show the model and software number.
3.2 Digital Control Board
The A36D is available with an LCD or VFD digital control board as Options 550 or 551 respectively. These
options replace the LED analog control board that is standard to the A36D. The digital control board is a more
attractive and user-friendly option, with many additional features over the standard LED analog control board.
Figure 15 – A36D Front Panel
After the A36D has completed the startup sequence, “AC ON” and “FL” green LED indicators on the front panel
will be lit, additional indicators will be lit according to the system’s status as pictured above in Figure 15. The
digital meter display will show both the system DC output voltage and DC output current. Pressing either the UP
or the DOWN arrow on the membrane will change the parameter that is displayed.
The parameters viewable on the idle display are as follows:
System DC Outputs
Temperature at Probe
(internal/external – based
on connection)
Temperature
Compensation Status
Equalize Timer Status and
Length
Time until next automatic
Equalize cycle
Selected Equalize Timer
Mode
Voltage 50.3 V
Current 15.2 A Temperature
Probe 27C
Temperature
Compensation OFF EQ Timer OFF
8 Hour EQ
Next Auto EQ in:
OFF EQ Timer Mode
Auto EQ OFF