LAMAR Power Products ACTIVATOR 282 Operating Manual Download Page 4

Warnings 

 

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 List of Warnings 

 
 

DANGER 

The Activator 282 enclosure does not have electrical interlocks.  Contact 
with the primary power input lines can be lethal.  Only qualified electronics 
technicians should open the enclosure.  There are no user-serviceable parts 
inside.

Summary of Contents for Power Products ACTIVATOR 282

Page 1: ...Revision 2 2 September 2019 OPERATING MANUAL AIRCRAFT BATTERY MAINTENANCE CHARGER Power Products by Technologies LLC Lamar ...

Page 2: ...h Serial Number Q24632 manufactured 2013 and newer For older Activator 282 units contact Lamar Technologies for the appropriate manual Copyright 2019 Lamar Technologies LLC Lamar Technologies LLC 14900 40th Ave NE Marysville WA 98271 360 651 8869 office 360 651 6677 fax www lamartech com powerproducts info lamartech com ...

Page 3: ... Unexpected Loss of Power 11 4 4 Disconnecting from a Battery 12 4 5 Emergency Shutdown 12 5 Maintenance and servicing preventive and corrective 13 5 1 Verifying Charge Voltage 13 5 2 Verifying Fan Operation 14 6 Preparation for shipment 15 7 Storage 15 8 Parts List 16 8 1 Power Cord 16 8 2 Fan 16 9 Troubleshooting 17 10 Specifications 19 11 Certificate of Calibration 20 12 Warranty 21 13 Revision...

Page 4: ...DANGER The Activator 282 enclosure does not have electrical interlocks Contact with the primary power input lines can be lethal Only qualified electronics technicians should open the enclosure There are no user serviceable parts inside ...

Page 5: ...ery using the standard MS3509 compatible connector DO NOT use it on any other battery voltage or chemistry such as lithium ion The Activator 282 displays the battery voltage on its Liquid Crystal Display and shows its status with three lights on the front panel The unit charges at about 2 to 3 Amperes maximum current and regulates the battery voltage to prevent overcharge After the battery is full...

Page 6: ...t distributor or factory Storage case Operator Manual The Activator 282 is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for one 1 year after shipment 2 Preparation for use Inspect the shipping carton for obvious signs of damage or dampness Open the shipping carton and remove the contents Check the contents against the shipping list and be sure all items are included When not in use store...

Page 7: ...or lights will illuminate for several seconds The Activator 282 will display the battery voltage for approximately five seconds if one is present otherwise it will show a low voltage coming from its own power supply If a battery is connected the unit will begin charging the battery If no battery is connected the unit will display Er1 and a red FAULT light The power must be turned off to clear the ...

Page 8: ... third charge cycle will occur The topping charge for third and subsequent charge cycles is only two minutes In the event the battery is sulfated or has some other problem it may heat up even at the modest 2 to 3 ampere charging rate A thermostat mounted in the battery connector will close at about 50 C 122 F The Activator 282 will show a red OVERTEMP FAULT light flashing about once per second dis...

Page 9: ... internal timer set for 26 hours If a battery fails to reach a full charge within 26 hours the Activator 282 will show a flashing red FAULT light and the error message Er2 Charging will be suspended Cycling AC power on the Activator 282 will reset the timer and restart the charge cycle ...

Page 10: ...Operating Instructions Page 6 LI 282 Rev 2 2 September 2019 4 Operating instructions D E F A B C G ...

Page 11: ... This switch affects the maximum battery charging voltage D Charging light Shows yellow when charging is taking place E Ready light Shows green when the Activator has turned off all charging current and is monitoring the battery open circuit voltage F Over temperature Fault light Flashes red about once per second if the battery has not completed a charge in 26 hours time since power was applied Fl...

Page 12: ... power outlet will stay continuously powered for the time that the Activator 282 is in use It will not be turned off periodically such as a lighting circuit or a circuit that is shut down every weekend Observe that the voltmeter backlight comes on with all the lights ON and the battery voltage is displayed on the screen then the yellow CHARGING light comes on The display shows only battery voltage...

Page 13: ...circuit The Activator 282 then wakes up and recharges the battery The cycles and voltage setpoints are shown in the following table Note that this sequence restarts every time power is applied or re applied to the Activator 282 For example if the Activator 282 is plugged in to a circuit that gets turned off every night or every weekend then when power is re applied the Activator 282 will start ove...

Page 14: ... Idle Period Green READY Watch battery self discharge until it drops below 25 30 Volts Watch battery self discharge until it drops below 25 30 Volts Second time charging Yellow CHARGING Charge to 28 20 Volts then charge for another 30 minutes OR until battery reaches 28 60 Volts Then shut down Charge to 28 50 Volts then charge for another 30 minutes OR until battery reaches 30 00 Volts Then shut d...

Page 15: ...her 2 minutes OR until battery reaches 30 00 Volts Then shut down Third and more times Idle Green READY Watch battery self discharge until it drops below 25 30 Volts Watch battery self discharge until it drops below 25 30 Volts 4 3 Unexpected Loss of Power If the AC power is removed unexpectedly the Activator 282 draws no current from the battery When AC power is re applied the Activator 282 will ...

Page 16: ...onnecting from a Battery Turn off the Activator 282 Remove the power cord from the power outlet Remove the Activator 282 from the battery by twisting its knob counter clockwise 4 5 Emergency Shutdown Remove AC power either from the power outlet or from the Activator 282 ...

Page 17: ... This test is to be done with a battery and with AC power connected This verification procedure is recommended once per year Set the meter to read a DC voltage near 30 Volts Connect the meter leads to the red positive and black negative test points on the Activator 282 Apply power to the Activator 282 Note the voltmeter reading and note the display reading The display may bounce up and down by a f...

Page 18: ...e distributor or factory 5 2 Verifying Fan Operation It is recommended this be performed each time the unit is switched on It does not matter if the Activator 282 is connected to a battery Connect AC power and check for air movement through the top fan vent holes Use a flashlight or strong room light to verify that the fan is rotating Listen for any ticking or grinding sounds that indicate a bad f...

Page 19: ...c bag and seal it to prevent moisture from getting into the Activator 282 Place the bagged Activator 282 into a cardboard carton with at least 1 of resilient padding on all sides 7 Storage Store the Activator 282 sheltered from moisture and from severe shock and vibration at a temperature of 28 C 18 F to 70 C 158 F The Activator 282 must be cooled below 45 C 113 F before use ...

Page 20: ...ions and all AC voltages 8 2 Fan The internal fan may be replaced by the distributor or the factory It is an Orion OD4010 24HB with a TE Connectivity 1375820 2 connector and 1375819 2 contacts The red fan wire positive goes to pin 1 of the connector The connector from the fan being replaced may be cut off and re used with the new fan wires spliced onto the old wires soldered and insulated Match co...

Page 21: ...er device Internal power supply fuse blown This is not a replaceable fuse Its failure indicates a serious internal power failure Contact distributor or factory for repair Displayed voltage is different from an external voltmeter reading Tolerance Allow a difference of 0 2 Volts in voltage comparisons before taking corrective action External voltmeter accuracy Be sure the voltmeter is calibrated Ou...

Page 22: ... 42 Ampere Hours Cycle power on the Activator 282 and continue charging Charging time exceeded 26 Hours second time Battery may be defective Test battery Red Overtemp Fault light flashes about once per second and message Er3 is displayed Battery terminals have exceeded 50 C 122 F Allow battery to cool Remove and re apply power to the Activator 282 This may be a sign of a sulfated or defective batt...

Page 23: ... voltage 28 6 Volts maximum Lead Acid 32 0 Volts maximum Nickel Cadmium Operating temperature 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F Storage range 28 C to 70 C 18 F to 158 F Timing accuracy 5 of nominal time Display accuracy 0 2V Weight Activator 282 and power cord 2 2 pounds 1 0 kilograms Size Approx 110mm x 150mm x 95mm 4 33 x 5 9 x 3 8 Battery Connector Mates with MS 3509 standard aircraft battery connector...

Page 24: ...or Complete Specifications NOTES A Standards Used are Traceable to NIST UNIT 24 VOLT BATTERY CHARGER MODEL ACTIVATOR 282 DATE MANUFACTURED _________________ SERIAL _________________ DATE CALIBRATED _________________ CALIBRATED BY _________________ Lamar Technologies LLC certifies that the above listed instrument meets or exceeds all published specifications It has been calibrated using standards w...

Page 25: ...ch part There are no warranties which extend beyond the description on the face hereof This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties express or implied Lamar Technologies LLC excludes liability for incidental and consequential damages An action for breach of this warranty must be commenced within one year after the breach is or should have been discovered Lamar Technologies LLC specifically dis...

Page 26: ... and certificate of calibration Changed front photo to include typical connection to battery Rev 2 1 27 February 2013 Changed front photo Changed revision sequence to match existing Activator documentation Changed timing tolerance Restated the charge cycling criterion Rev 2 2 25 September 2019 Revised layout and added LI 282 Manual number ...

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