NewMar PM-12-40 Installation & Operation Manual Download Page 9

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Three Stage Charging

Three stage charging is often recommended by battery manufacturers 

for allowing the fastest possible recharge time without loss of batteries’ 

electrolyte (gel or liquid) which may be caused by sustained charging at 

higher voltages. This three-stage regimen, Bulk, Absorption and Float, 

may contribute to longer battery life. Contact the battery manufacturer if 

you have questions about the necessity of charging the batteries using 

the three stage system.

Gel-Cell/Lead Acid Selector Switch

According to most battery manufacturers, the ideal charge regimen for 

gel-cell and wet or flooded lead acid batteries differs somewhat. The ideal 

charge/float regimen has been programmed into the PM charger board 

for either sealed gel-cell or flooded lead acid batteries. With the charger 

function board installed gel cell/lead acid battery selection may be made 

with a slide switch mounted on the board.

Temperature Compensation (Sensor Installed on Model PM-12-45)

Because low battery temperature increases resistance to charging and 

high battery temperature reduces impedance, requiring a lower charge 

voltage, the ideal charging voltage will vary depending on the temperature 

of the battery’s environment when it is being charged. With the charger 

function board installed, the installer may then also install an optional 

remote temperature sensor. The remote sensor will signal the PM to fine 

tune its output voltage so that it is properly matched to the temperature of 

the battery/battery environment.

Equalize Timer Option

Some manufacturers of flooded lead-acid batteries recommend a charg-

ing process known as equalization for extended battery life. This process 

involves occasionally charging a flooded lead-acid battery at a very high 

voltage for a short period of time in order to completely de-sulfate each of 

the battery plates, essentially equalizing their voltage. With the charger 

function board installed, the installer may choose to wire in this option at 

the time of installation.

B)  DC Quick Connect Wiring Kit

Note: This option is available only for systems which incorporate the 

NEWMAR Power Function Manager. For complete information on this 

product, please contact the factory.

A  DC wiring harness quick connect kit is available from NEWMAR which 

simplifies parallel wiring installation of multiple Power Modules with the 

Power Function Manager and facilitates “hot change-out” of modules for 

repair or replacement.

The kit consists of two wiring harness; one for positive and negative  

DC output wiring, another for alarm contact wiring. Wires are pre-cut to 

proper length, all necessary connectors are installed and the bundles 

are neatly tie-wrapped into proper position for a simple and professional 

installation.

For more information, or to order the quick connect kit, please contact 

the factory and specify the number of PM’s (2-6) in the system being 

installed. Model QCK-3: 1-3 PM’s. Model QCK-6: 4-6 PM’s.

 

C) AC Transient Suppressor

For communication sites which are subject to “dirty” AC voltage with line 

transients or spikes, a commercially available AC transient suppressor 

may be required.

The suppressor provides continuous bi-polar, bi-directional, non-inter-

rupting protection for both the PM and load from damaging high voltage 

transients. It is installed in-line with AC input to the PM. Status indicators 

verify input and “PROTECTED” conditions and alarm contacts indicate 

when the unit has tripped and equipment is in the unprotected mode. Two 

models are available for 115V and 230V applications. Contact the factory 

for more information on how to obtain this transient suppressor.

VI) SPECIFICATIONS

All Models

Input: 85-135/170-270 VAC (selectable), 47-63 Hz.

Power Factor: 0.7

Regulation: ± 1% at V2 output; ± 2% at V OUT (through “oring” diode)

Ripple P-P: 1%

Efficiency: 80-85% @ full load

Output Voltage Adjustment Range: ± 10 % (except PM-12-45)

Temperature Rating: -40° to +60° C derate linearly from 100% load @ 

50° C to 75% load at 60° C

Altitude Operational Rating: Full output to 5,000 feet; reduce output 

current 4% per 1,000 feet

above 5,000 feet; 10,000 feet maximum

Individual Model Specifications

† For parallel configuration/load sharing derate output 10%

* With three-stage charger function board installed; for parallel charging 

multiply A/H capacity by number of units

Protection

Output fuse for reverse polarity

Current limit and foldback

Input circuit breaker

Automatic high temperature protection and power reduction starting @ 

50° C and full load

Case Size (all models):

3.5” H x 17” W* x 20.5” D

 * 19” and 23” mounting brackets provided

Certifications

UL 1950 / EN60950 (safety) per DNB Test Report No. RV98079B

EN 55022(conducted) per DNB Test Report No. RV98079A

EN 50082(Immunity) per DNB Test Report No. RV98079A

Model 

Input Amps 

@ F.L. 

115/230V 

Output 

Recommended 

Battery Capacity

(Amp/Hours)*

Weight

V OUT  V2  Amps 

Cont.† 

Lbs  Kg.

PM -12-40 

8.5/4.3

13.6  14.3 

40 

80-400 

12.2  5.5

PM-12-70 

16/8 

13.6  14.3 

70 

140-700 

15.2  6.9

PM-12-45 
w/CFB & TC

10.2/5.1

13.4  14.1

45 

90-450 

15.2  6.9

PM-24-20 

8.5/4.3 

27.2  27.9 

20 

40-200 

12.2  5.5

PM-24-35 

16/8 

27.2  27.9 

35 

70-350 

15.2  6.9

PM-48-10 

8.5/4.3 

54.4  55.1 

10 

18-90 

12.2  5.5

PM-48-18 

16/8 

54.4  55.1 

18 

36-180 

14.0  6.4

Summary of Contents for PM-12-40

Page 1: ...ther Factors 3 III INSTALLATION 3 A Materials Provided 4 B Mounting 4 C AC Input Wiring and Voltage Selection 4 D DC Output Wiring 5 E Parallel Wiring 6 F Chassis Grounding 6 IV OPERATION 7 A AC Input...

Page 2: ...FIGURE 3 Power Module Rear Panel 1 000 watt models PM 12 45 only FIGURE 1 Power Module Front Panel all models Cooling Fans Page 7 Output Voltage Adjustment Pot Pages 7 8 Output Voltage Test Points Pa...

Page 3: ...of miles from the strike point Equipment generated transient sources include utility fault conditions and load switching as well as on site equipment such as pumps and air conditioning loads motors ph...

Page 4: ...d Blue AC Neutral Green AC Ground safety earth may be Green with Yellow Stripe Input Voltage Selection As shipped from the factory the PM is set up for 230V AC input For 115V AC applications set the r...

Page 5: ...instead if the application requires it see V2 below V OUT Terminal This output is routed through an internal or ing isolation diode This terminal should be used for most installations Use of this ter...

Page 6: ...output voltage 4 Shut off the PM turn on the next unit in the system and repeat steps 2 through 4 until all PM s in the system have the identical V OUT output voltage Method 2 1 With all Power Modules...

Page 7: ...g circuit of the PM should prevent these fuses from blowing under normal operating conditions If the d c fuse s blow this may indicate a reverse polarity hook up or an internal short Always disconnect...

Page 8: ...0V DC V Options Available from the Factory A Charger Function Board Installed on Model PM 12 45 The PM can be factory modified with the installation of a charger function board If the PM has already b...

Page 9: ...out of modules for repair or replacement The kit consists of two wiring harness one for positive and negative DC output wiring another for alarm contact wiring Wires are pre cut to proper length all n...

Page 10: ...n If breaker continues to trip contact factory 2 Return to place of purchase for repair re placement or contact NEWMAR for return authorization Replace output fuse If fuse blows again return to place...

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