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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
3.3
Selecting the Charging Mode
The TPSD2 has two different settings for DC output voltage, Float Mode and Equalize Mode. Float charging mode
is used for all normal battery charging needs. In the case of the TPSD2, the Float Mode can also be used for
battery elimination (directly powering the DC load from the TPSD2). Equalize Mode is used when it is necessary
to Equalize (or balance) the level of charge across all cells present in the battery. Consult the battery manufacturer
for the proper Equalize procedures. Refer to section 3.4.1.1 for Float/Eq voltage adjustments.
There are two LEDs on the front panel that indicate the current mode of the charger; the green LED indicates
Float mode and the amber LED indicates Equalize mode. If the charger is in Float Mode, simply press the CHARGE
MODE button to switch into Equalize Mode. If the charger is in Equalize Mode, it will automatically switch back to
Float Mode after the designated Equalize time. Alternatively, the charger can manually be switched to Float Mode
by pressing the CHARGE MODE button again.
3.3.1 Equalize Timer Modes
The TPSD2 battery charger has five different modes of Equalize charging operation. The Equalize Mode can be
viewed on the charger display by pressing the DOWN button. The display will show the Equalize timer mode and
a short description. The Equalize timer is eight hours by default and the Equalize timer mode is P0 by default.
Both the timer and the mode can be changed via Settings Menu (refer to Section 3.4.1.3 under
Equalize Timer
Settings
). In all of the Equalize Modes, the charger will immediately return to Float Mode if the CHARGE MODE
button is pressed or when it completes its full Equalize time.
Auto EQ OFF (Mode P0)
Mode P0 is a manual Equalize cycle and is the default setting for the charger. When the charger is set for Mode
P0, the Equalize cycle must be activated manually by pressing the CHARGE MODE button. Once activated, the
Equalize timer will turn on and the Equalize LED will light. After the timer cycles to zero, the charger will
automatically return to Float Mode. Equalize Mode will not start again until it is manually activated by the user.
7 Day Auto EQ (Mode P1)
Mode P1 is an automatic Equalize cycle that activates every 7 days. The length of the Equalize cycle is determined
by the timer setting. After the timer cycles to zero, the charger will automatically return to Float Mode. Equalize
Mode will restart again after 7 days.
14 Day Auto EQ (Mode P2)
Mode P2 is an automatic Equalize cycle that activates every 14 days. The length of the Equalize cycle is determined
by the timer setting. After the timer cycles to zero, the charger will automatically return to Float Mode. Equalize
Mode will restart again after 14 days.
30 Day Auto EQ (Mode P3)
Mode P3 is an automatic Equalize cycle that activates every 30 days. The length of the Equalize cycle is determined
by the timer setting. After the timer cycles to zero, the charger will automatically return to Float Mode. Equalize
Mode will restart again after 30 days.
Voltage 132.3 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
