La Marche LMES Pro, Installation And Operation Manual

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2 Operation
All equipment is shipped from the factory fully checked and adjusted to factory default settings. Before connecting
the battery/HCAP check with the battery/HCAP manufacturer for the correct voltage settings and adjust the dip
switch setting configuration accordingly (refer to Section 2.2). Failure to match the charger settings with the
connected battery/HCAP may damage or shorten the life.
2.1 Initial Setup
Before starting up the LMESpro, perform the following checks:
• Verify the input voltage and frequency of the power source match the ratings on the nameplate of the
charger
• Confirm the LMESpro has been configured for the proper battery/HCAP being charged.
Refer to Section 2.2
• Check that the battery/load voltage matches the DC output voltage on the nameplate of the charger
• Verify the AC circuit is capable of continuously supporting the full-load rated input current of the charger
• Verify there are no frayed strands on each of the wire connections after being connected
•
Tug on each of the individual wires making sure none of the wires pull-out of the connector
• Read section 2 for Initial Setup to set the DIP switches to match the Battery/HCAP.
• Read and understand all safety precautions in the manual.
Apply AC power to the input terminals of the LMESpro to start up the charger after setting the DIP switches for
the desired application per 2.2.
2.2 DIP Switch Settings
The LMESpro output can be configured to account for various battery types and voltages. Use the table below to
change the DIP switch settings on the charger
. Charger has to be power cycled for dip switch setting changes
to take effect.
Table 2 – DIP Switch Configuration Settings
*1 indicates a switch is in the down position and 0 indicates a switch is in the up position. Refer to Figure 1 &
Figure 2 below for examples.
*Charger has to be power cycled for dip switch setting changes to take effect.
Battery Type Dip Switch Settings* Voltage
12V Lead Acid Battery 0000 13.5
24V Lead Acid Battery 1000 27.0
12V Nickel Cadmium Battery 00 01 12.87
12V Nickel Cadmium Battery 0011 14.3
24V Nickel Cadmium Battery 1001 27.17
24V Nickel Cadmium Battery 1011 28.6
12V HCAP 0100 13.2
12V HCAP 0110 15.84
24V HCAP 1100 27.0
Figure 7 - Dip Switch Setting:
"1011" for 24V NiCad
Figure 8 - Dip Switch Setting:
"0011" for 12V NiCad