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2.2.1  Setting Output Voltage 

Press the SET switch with “SET O/P VOLTAGE” selected in order to change the output voltage setting. 

 

 

 

Pressing the UP  switch will increment the  output voltage by  0.1V.  Pressing the DOWN switch will decrement 

the output voltage by 0.1V.  The output voltage setting range for 12V units is 10.5 – 14V, with a default value 

of 13V. The output voltage setting for 24V units is 21 – 28V, with a default value of 26V.  Pressing the BACK 

switch will store the value in memory return to the configuration menu. 

 

2.2.2  Setting Current Limit 

Press the SET switch with “SET CURR. LIMIT” selected in order to change the maximum charging current of the 

RHF battery charger. 

 

 

 

Pressing the UP switch will increment the current limit by 1%.  Pressing the DOWN switch will decrement the 

current limit by 1%.  The range for the battery current limit is 50 – 105%.  The default value is 100%.  Please 

consult the battery manufacturer for the maximum charging current of the connected batteries.  Pressing the 

BACK switch will store the value in memory and return to the configuration menu. 

 

2.2.3  AC Mains Voltage 

Press  the  SET  switch  with  “MAINS  VOLTAGE”  selected  in  order  to  view  the  Voltage  from  the  AC  mains.    The 

Mains Voltage is not a setting; it is simply a way to view the AC Voltage present  to the  RHF.  Press BACK to 

return to the configuration menu. 

 

 

 

 

2.2.4  Thermal Derating  

Press  the  SET  switch  with  “THERM.DERATING”  selected  in  order  to  enable/disable  Thermal  Derating.    The 

asterisk  (*)  on  the  display  indicates  the  current  setting.    When  enabled,  the  unit  will  monitor  the  rectifier’s 

temperature.    If  the  ambient  temperature  exceeds  50°C,  it  will  lower  the  current  limit  to  70%  in  order  to 

prevent  the  charger  from  overheating.    When  the  ambient  temperature  returns  below  50°C,  the  current  limit 

will return to the previously set value. 

Additionally,  all  chargers  are  equipped  with  a  thermal  shutdown  function;  which  cannot  be  disabled.    If  the 

ambient  temperature  exceeds  70°C,  the  DC  output  will  shut  off.    The  charger  will  continue  to  monitor  the 

ambient temperature.  When the temperature returns to a safe level of 40°C the output will be restored. 

AC MAINS VOLTAGE 
      133V 

> MAINS VOLTAGE 

THERM. DERATING 

 

 CURRENT LIMIT 
      100%  

>SET CURR. LIMIT 
  MAINS VOLTAGE 

 OUTPUT VOLTAGE 
      26.0V  

>SET O/P VOLTAGE 
 SET CURR. LIMIT  

Summary of Contents for RHF

Page 1: ...mfg com RHF RHF RHF RHF Railroad High Frequency Battery Charger Installation and Operation Manual 106 Bradrock Dr Des Plaines 60018 1967 Tel 847 299 1188 Fax 847 299 3061 Instruction Drawing Number P2...

Page 2: ...hat neither liquids nor any wet material come in contact with any internal components Do not operate this unit outside the input and output ratings listed on the unit nameplate Do not use this unit fo...

Page 3: ...talling the product Verify that you have all the necessary parts per your order for proper assembly CAUTION Failure to properly file a claim for shipping damages or provide a copy of the claim to La M...

Page 4: ...peration 8 2 1 Initial Setup 8 2 2 Configure Mode 8 2 2 1 Setting Output Voltage 9 2 2 2 Setting Current Limit 9 2 2 3 AC Mains Voltage 9 2 2 4 Thermal Derating 9 2 2 5 Temperature Compensation 10 2 2...

Page 5: ...the longevity of the batteries and charger The unit is designed to achieve MTBF in excess of 100 000 hours Standard Features Microprocessor Controlled High Frequency Charging Technology Wide AC Input...

Page 6: ...with AAR style hardware for the input and output connections Connect the AC input to the terminals marked 1 and 2 Connect the DC output to the terminals marked and observe proper polarity Connect the...

Page 7: ...battery temperature increases this constant voltage will then induce a higher output current from the charger This higher current can result in overcharging the battery which in turn can result in da...

Page 8: ...tton to choose the highlighted option The return button is used to return to the previous menu or to exit the calibration See the chart below for the adjustable settings in the calibration mode The co...

Page 9: ...d return to the configuration menu 2 2 3 AC Mains Voltage Press the SET switch with MAINS VOLTAGE selected in order to view the Voltage from the AC mains The Mains Voltage is not a setting it is simpl...

Page 10: ...ed in order to enable disable the screen saver The asterisk on the display indicates the current setting When enabled the low screen saver will be activated The VFD display will dim after three minute...

Page 11: ...and require no additional attention 3 Communications Optional 3 1 Setting up a Local Network Connection using Static IP Go to the Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties in windows and change the compute...

Page 12: ...changed on the network configurations page Open an internet browser and type the default IP address in the address bar A website will be loaded that will look similar to the one below In order to acce...

Page 13: ...MAC Address the name of the RHF and all of the IP information The name can be changed to differentiate the different RHF units connected on the same network In the example below we change the Host Na...

Page 14: ...14 Page below allows the configuration of the SNMP settings As soon as the Save Config button is clicked the website will show the following message The connection to the RHF will be lost...

Page 15: ...t LED Indicators There is one LED indicators located above the Ethernet port on the RHF enclosure The LED indicators are used to display the status of the Ethernet connection Green indicates that the...

Page 16: ...16 Document Control and Revision History Part Number 126086 Instruction Number P25 LRHF 1 Issue ECN 19882 2 13 20508 7 14 20536 8 14 20551 8 14 20559 9 14 20928 8 15...

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