Power One PODS 16.48-16000 1940 HEX, Instruction Manual, Page: 58 / 170

8-12 PODS 16.48-16000 1940 HEX
Document number: 036777.fm
Revision: B
Operation / Product description PCS 2
Figure 8-6 Boost charging
The following values are adjustable for boost charging:
Boost voltage40 - 60 Volts
Boost time0 - 200 hours
Boost interval3 - 16 weeks
Boost factor1.0 - 16
Boost t140 - 60 Volts
Boost t240 - 60 Volts
Auto boost enablePassive - Active
Disabling Automatic Boost Charge:
Select "Boost parameters" in the "Adjust limits" menu. Push RETURN, up arrow and RETURN / then select
disable.
Note! Most manufactures of sealed lead acid batteries do not recommend boost charging. If this type of
battery is used, the boost function should be totally disabled by settings as follows:
Boost time = 0; U2= U1
8.4.4 Battery test
The following section contains the procedure for testing the batteries in the system.
Battery testing is activated by selecting U3 (in the "Choose reference" menu.)
Once selected the rectifier voltage will decrease to a pre-set value (U3, adjustable). The system will begin
logging battery voltage, battery current and Ah.
The battery test will automatically be interrupted and output rectifier voltage will raise to U1 level, if
programmed time, Ah or end voltage is reached during the test.
The test is considered as accepted if time or Ah causes the interruption.
If the battery voltage reaches programmed end voltage, the battery is considered as faulty, and an alarm
will be indicated and further automatic testing is interrupted.
Battery tests can also be set to activate automatically 1-4 times a year. In the "Choose Reference" menu,
select "Select no. of tests". The measurement will automatically be started at mains interruption but will not
be saved if duration of mains outage is less than 30 min.
Voltage (V)
Level t2
Level t1
U1 (Float Charge)
Mains
Interrupt Mains
Returns
t1 t2=K x t1 Time (hour