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2.2.2  Auxiliary Power Supply Voltage Selection 

The  auxiliary  plug  provides  AC  for  the  Auxiliary  DC  Power  Supply  that  powers  the  MPC35  control  PCB  and  its 
associated display and indicators. Connect the plug to the appropriate header, refer to the table below. 

AC Input Voltage 

Aux. Power Voltage 

Selection Plug  

208-240V 

J5 

480V 

J6 

 

2.2.3  AC Input Connections 

The  AC  input  cables  are  terminated  onto  the  AC  filter  board  via  a  five  way  terminal  strip  marked  A,  B,  C  for 
phases 1, 2 and 3, D for neutral and E for earth. Four configurations are available and are listed below. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

L1 

L1 

L2 

L1 

L2 

L3 

L1 

L2 

L3 

Configuration 1: 208-240VAC 

Single Phase 

Configuration 2: 208-240VAC 

Single Phase Split Leg 

Configuration 3: 208-240VAC 

Three Phase 

Configuration 4: 480VAC 

Three Phase 

Figure 4 – AC Input Terminal Block

 

Summary of Contents for MXHF

Page 1: ...28964 Instruction Drawing Number P25 LMXHF Tel 847 299 1188 Fax 847 299 3061 Revision A00 Rev Date 03 14 ECN 20355 La Marche Manufacturing Company www lamarchemfg com MXHF MXHF MXHF MXHF Motive Power Battery Charger Installation and Operation Manual ...

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 for any purpose not described in the operation manual Mechanical Safety This unit or parts of the unit may get very hot during normal operation use care when working nearby Do not expose equipment to ra...

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 Marche may void warranty service for any physical damages reported for repair Returns for Service Save the original shipping container If the product needs to be returned for service it should be packa...

Page 4: ...he AC Input Connections 9 2 2 1 Bus Bar Selection 9 2 2 2 Auxiliary Power Supply Voltage Selection 10 2 2 3 AC Input Connections 10 2 3 Relay Configuration 11 2 4 Alarms 11 2 4 1 Charger Related Alarms 12 2 4 2 Battery Related Alarms 13 3 Operation of the MXHF 14 3 1 Front View of the MXHF 14 3 2 Charger Modules 15 3 3 Optional Auto Profile Configuration APC Module 15 3 4 Normal Operation 15 3 4 1...

Page 5: ...ments 19 3 8 2 Installation 19 3 8 3 Operator Access Level Control 19 3 8 4 Charger Interface Tabs 19 3 8 5 Charge Profile Factory Settings 20 3 8 6 Alarm Factory Settings 22 4 Service 23 4 1 Maintenance 23 4 2 Troubleshooting 24 Appendix A Manufacturer s Warranty 26 Appendix B MXHF Specifications 27 Appendix C AC Current Draw 28 Appendix D Glossary 29 Appendix E Document Control and Revision Hist...

Page 6: ...with output currents of 60 120 and 180ADC These chargers may be powered with 208 240VAC single phase or three phase For 380 480VAC three phase only Understanding the Model Number The MHHF model number is coded to describe the options that are included Find the model number on the nomenclature nameplate of the charger Then follow the example below to determine the configuration of your battery char...

Page 7: ...lative humidity of 5 to 95 1 2 Placement of the MXHF The preferred installation is where the charger s can be located on a table or shelf protected against accidental contact with the lift truck or its forks The MXHF has rubber feet on its base for simple placement on a table or shelf With the MXHF on a shelf the risk of damage to the charger or battery cables is greatly reduced Avoid just placing...

Page 8: ...ot the base of the MXHF onto the mounting bracket 3 When fitting the battery cable ensure the locking screw is installed Mounting Bracket Side Mount 1 Fix the Mounting Bracket to the wall using a type of fastener that suits the wall material 2 Slot the side of the MXHF onto the mounting bracket 3 When fitting the battery cable ensure the locking screw is installed Mounting Bracket Rear Mount 1 Fix...

Page 9: ... Follow three easy steps to verify or configure proper AC input for the MXHF 2 2 1 Bus Bar Selection Configuring the Bus Bars on the AC filter board negates the need to rewire the AC inputs to the charger modules Use an 8mm socket on the M5 hex head bolts to secure the Bus Bars in place Unused Bus Bar connectors are bolted to the internal rear of the MXHF cabinet AC Input Voltage Bus Bar Selection...

Page 10: ...ug 208 240V J5 480V J6 2 2 3 AC Input Connections The AC input cables are terminated onto the AC filter board via a five way terminal strip marked A B C for phases 1 2 and 3 D for neutral and E for earth Four configurations are available and are listed below L1 A N D L1 D L2 C N E L1 A L2 B L3 C L1 A L2 B L3 C Configuration 1 208 240VAC Single Phase Configuration 2 208 240VAC Single Phase Split Le...

Page 11: ...d Open RY2 J108 Pin 2 3 3 Charge Active Normally Closed Open RY3 J113 Pin 2 3 4 Alarm 1 Normally Open Closed RY4 J115 Pin 2 3 5 Alarm 2 Normally Open Closed RY5 J106 Pin 2 3 6 Not used RY6 J117 Pin 2 3 The relays can be configured for normally closed or normally open contacts by setting up the jumpers J104 J108 J113 J115 and J106 Relay 6 is not used Refer to the table below Relay Normally Closed N...

Page 12: ...or urgent module count in the PC application monitor tab then the charger will stop If the urgent module count is set to one then the Charger is configured without redundancy and a single fault will stop the charge Rectifier Over Temperature Urgent normally related to a blocked filter restricted exhaust air or installation in an inappropriate location Configuration Error Urgent the Charger cannot ...

Page 13: ...s to be disconnected mid cycle the toggle switch must be first set to STOP This will stop the charge and log a partial cycle in the charge log but allows safe disconnection of the battery Reversed Battery Urgent a battery with it s plus and minus cables reversed has been connected to the charger Generally this will also cause an output fuse alarm and the need to replace the chargers DC output fuse...

Page 14: ...rings up the MXHF product page 5 Mini USB socket the USB port allows the PC application to talk to MPC35 controller 6 Inlet Filter required for the charger modules to be cooled with clean air 7 Stop Start rocker Switch the rocker switch is used to start and stop the charge cycle 8 LED Lamps for status of the charger Green Ready and Red Charging 9 SB350 Connector for the DC output cables plugging t...

Page 15: ... of the battery This option gives ability to charge different type of batteries using only one MXHF charger Each battery will require an APC module The APC module monitors battery voltage and temperature during the charge process A unique ID code can be assigned to the module An optional electrolyte can be fitted to the battery Rugged case construction resists impact water and battery electrolyte ...

Page 16: ...g the completion of the normal charge until the equalize lockout time has expired normally 4 hours If the battery is unplugged before the lockout expires the request for Equalize will be cleared To enable Equalize Charge for the next cycle using the buttons on front panel of the charger perform the following Press the UP button twice to select the Eq Next Cycle function Push ENTER to bring up Disa...

Page 17: ...charger As show in figure 8 the LCD will display the following settings Battery Voltage Battery Type Battery Amp Hour and Maximum Battery Current 3 5 2 LCD View in the Charging State While the battery is being charged the LCD will display the following parameters with the screens scrolling through for about 3 seconds Figure 8 LCD View Battery Voltage Cell Voltage Battery Current Amp Hours Returned...

Page 18: ...reen LED Lamp illuminated Charge terminated by the user No LEDs illuminated Urgent alarm ON charge terminated Red and Amber LEDs flashing Red and Green LED Lamps flashing Non urgent alarm ON charge not affected Red LED flashing Red LED Lamp flashing Figure 9 Status LEDs and LED Lamps Time spent in Bulk Charge stage Time spent in Standard Charge Cycle Total time spent charging Standard EQ Refresh T...

Page 19: ... for troubleshooting monitoring and retrieving alarm and charge logs 3 8 1 System Requirements Charger Interface software has the following minimum system requirements Microsoft XP SP3 Windows Vista Windows 7 Windows 8 Microsoft NET Framework USB 1 0 1 1 2 0 Administrator privileges on the PC for installation 3 8 2 Installation Ensure the minimum system requirements are met before installing the C...

Page 20: ...ful for determining usage trends and battery health BMM Alarm Log View and save the alarm log from a BMM battery module Alarm Log Displays all recorded charger and battery alarms for analysis and saving to PC BMM Charge Log View and save the charge log from a battery module Monitoring A live display of the present charge cycle parameters including battery charger module and alarm status BMM Data L...

Page 21: ...emp Comp factor 3mV degC cell Charge Profile Name AGM Charge Profile Type IUI Stage 1 Current 16A 100Ah 100 Stage 2 Voltage 2 37 V C Stage 3 Current 3 04A 100Ah 19 Stage 3 Min dV dt 3mV 15min cell Stage 3 Max Cell Voltage 2 55 V C Stage 1 Timeout 390 minutes Stage 2 Timeout 210 minutes Stage 3 Timeout 0 minutes EQ Refresh Current 1 6A 100Ah 10 EQ Refresh Duration 120 minutes EQ Refresh Max Voltage...

Page 22: ...l Daily Schedule Stop Configuration Error APC Electrolyte Level Low Output Fuse No Output Current Module Over Temperature APC Communication Fail APC Voltage Imbalance Controller ADC Fail Over Discharged Battery Deeply Discharged Battery Sulphated Battery Incorrect Battery Bulk Charge Timeout Finishing Charge Timeout Battery Disconnected Reversed Battery Batt Over Temp Start Batt Over Temp Charge d...

Page 23: ...ower modules only run during charging and are speed controlled If the charger output is small the fans will only be turning slowly At full power there is a considerable requirement for cooling air and the fans will be working hard with considerable hot air being exhausted from the rear of the charger The exhaust air from the rear of the charger should never be restricted The intermittent nature of...

Page 24: ...s to air inlet and outlet Configuration Error Charger cannot provide the target output current Check the controller configuration matches the quantity of charger modules installed add charger module if necessary Output Fuse Blown output fuse Check battery polarity replace blown fuse No Output Current Charger failing to provide the required current Check the operator has not been unplugging the bat...

Page 25: ...rger configuration matches the battery check the battery for problems Finishing Charge Timeout The finishing charge part of the cycle is longer than expected Check the charger configuration matches the battery regular timeouts may indicate a problem with the battery Battery Disconnected Battery has been disconnected mid charge cycle If there is a need to disconnect the battery mid charge cycle the...

Page 26: ...vice arrangements Should minor adjustments be required the local La Marche Sales Representative should be contacted to provide this service All sales are final Only standard LaMarche units will be considered for return A 25 restocking fee is charged when return is factory authorized Special units are not returnable In no event shall La Marche Manufacturing Co have any liability for consequential d...

Page 27: ...out clearing any protective devices ENVIROMENTAL Operating Temperature 14 to 158 F 10 to 70 C max output power is de rated above 122 F 50 C Storage Temperature 4 to 158 F 20 to 70 C Relative Humidity 5 to 95 non condensing Cooling Fan control Shock The battery charger in its shipping container withstands shock developed when one edge of the container is dropped six inches while the opposite edge i...

Page 28: ...7 5 4 3 9 14 2 10 6 7 6 16 2 12 2 8 9 23 3 17 8 12 5 NA 20 4 14 2 110 7 9 5 9 4 3 14 3 11 7 8 2 16 8 13 5 9 8 28 8 19 4 13 8 NA 22 5 15 9 120 8 6 6 4 4 7 15 6 12 7 8 9 18 3 14 3 10 5 NA 20 6 14 9 NA 24 17 130 9 3 7 2 5 3 17 12 9 9 3 19 7 15 10 9 NA 23 5 16 4 NA NA 19 3 140 9 9 7 7 5 6 18 1 14 1 10 21 4 16 1 11 8 NA 25 3 17 8 NA NA 20 8 150 10 6 8 2 6 19 5 15 1 10 7 23 17 3 12 6 NA 27 4 19 4 NA NA ...

Page 29: ...nst time Equalize Maintenance function using a low constant current charge to ensure all cells inside the battery have similar voltage EQ Refresh Current The percentage of the nominal charge current that is used for the refresh second constant current stage actual setting depends on the battery type and application EQ Refresh Duration The duration of the refresh charge it is only constant current ...

Page 30: ...o 100 Stage 1 Timeout The maximum time the charger will stay in bulk charge stage Stage 2 Voltage The setting for the constant voltage stage set in accordance with the battery technology depending on when a particular battery type starts to gas Stage 2 Timeout It s the maximum time the charger will stay in the first constant voltage stage of the cycle Stage 3 Current The percentage of the nominal ...

Page 31: ...31 Appendix E Document Control and Revision History Part Number 128964 Instruction Number P25 LMXHF Issue ECN 20355 03 14 ...

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