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7-STAGE AUTOMATIC CHARGING

This is a fully automatic battery charger with 7 charge stages.
Automatic charging protects your battery from being overcharged so you can leave the 
charger connected to the battery indefinitely.
7-stage charging is a very comprehensive and accurate charging technique that gives 
your battery longer life and better performance compared to using traditional chargers.
Projecta’s Intelli-Charge chargers can be adjusted to suit a number of different battery 
types including GEL, AGM, WET and Calcium. The chargers can also help restore drained 
and sulphated batteries.
The 7 charge stages are:
Desulphation; Soft Start; Bulk; Absorption; Analysis; Recondition and Float.

1. DESULPHATION

Rejuvenates sulphated
batteries with a high
frequency pulse.

2. SOFT START

Increases battery life
by gently starting to
charge the battery. 

3. BULK CHARGE

Reduces charging 
time by delivering
maximum charge to 
set voltage.

4. ABSORPTION

Ensures a full 
charge to the 
battery without
overcharging.

EQUALISATION

(Calcium mode only)
Returns a full
hydrometer reading 
to calcium batteries
by removing acid
stratification.

5. ANALYSIS

Tests the battery to
ensure fully charged.

6. RECONDITION

Restores battery 
health to deeply 
discharged batteries 
by equalising
the cells.

7. FLOAT

Float charge 
maintains the 
battery at 100%
charge.

VOLTAGE

CURRENT
(AMPS)

DESULPHATION

The Desulphation stage is designed to break down sulphation occurring in batteries  
that have been left flat for extended periods of time, returning them back to full charge. 
Sulphation occurs when lead-sulphate hardens and clogs up the battery cells.

SOFT START

This is a preliminary charge process that gently introduces power to the battery, 
protecting the battery and increasing battery life.

BULK (CONSTANT CURRENT)

The Bulk stage reduces charging time by charging the battery at the maximum  
rate (constant current) to a set voltage, at which point the battery is approximately 
80% charged.

Summary of Contents for IC2500

Page 1: ...INTELLI CHARGE 7 STAGE SWITCHMODE BATTERY CHARGER P No s IC2500 IC2500W IC3500 IC5000 IC800 24...

Page 2: ...rdance with National wiring rules Do not attempt to charge non rechargeable batteries Never charge a frozen battery If the AC cord is damaged do not attempt to use It must be replaced or repaired by a...

Page 3: ...ging time by delivering maximum charge to set voltage 4 ABSORPTION Ensures a full charge to the battery without overcharging EQUALISATION Calcium mode only Returns a full hydrometer reading to calcium...

Page 4: ...er will apply a recondition charge to try to return the battery to full charge RECONDITION If after charging the battery is unable to hold the charge the battery reconditioning function is initiated a...

Page 5: ...and has a maximum charge voltage of 14 1V Note that some GEL batteries require a higher charge voltage such as 14 4V The AGM mode can be used if this is required AGM MAX VOLTAGE OF 14 4 VOLTS This ch...

Page 6: ...to prevent overcharging This is ideal for batteries used in warmer climates or environments SWITCHMODE TECHNOLOGY LCD SCREEN LED INDICATORS POLARITY PROTECTION OVER TEMPERATURE PROTECTION MOUNTING IN...

Page 7: ...to the mounting surface as per the below illustration Drill a 15mm cable exit hole into the mounting surface ensure cable exit hole is positioned directly in the middle of the mounting plate Position...

Page 8: ...RGE POWER ON POWER ON FULLY CHARGED RECON CHARGE BAT TYPE VOLT AMP ABSORB POWER ON BULK CHARGE FULLY CHARGED RECON CHARGE BAT TYPE VOLT AMP ABSORB POW POWER ON CHARGE BAT TYP VOLT AMP POWER ON BULK CH...

Page 9: ...settings to best suit your battery The function of each button is explained below 1 VOLT AMP Change LCD screen display from battery voltage to input current 2 CHARGE RATE Set the charge rate to suit t...

Page 10: ...harging LED LED SIGNAL STAGES OF CHARGING Desulphation Soft Start Bulk Absorption Analysis Recondition Float Equalisation Bulk Charge Fast Flash Slow Flash Solid On Slow Flash Blue Absorption Solid On...

Page 11: ...TERY There are three options for connecting to battery Step 2A Connecting to a battery that is out of the vehicle Step 2B Connecting to a battery fitted to a vehicle Step 2C Permanent hard wiring conn...

Page 12: ...7 Stage POWER ON BULK CHARGE ABSORPTION FULLY CHARGED VOLTS AMPS CHARGE RATE BATTERYTYPE RECONDITION ON OFF Connection in vehicle negatively earthed STEP 2B BATTERY IN VEHICLE Determine if the vehicl...

Page 13: ...he DC leads are cut ensure that the sensor wires are included in both positive and negative connections 2 Connect a circuit breaker or inline fuse to the RED Positive lead include sensor wire if DC le...

Page 14: ...Cable length 4 5 metres Warning Ensure the cable is secured safely away from moving parts Installing Temperature Sensor To install the temperature sensor insert the plug into the temperature sensor s...

Page 15: ...500 1000 3000 1400 4200 7 24 35 Amp 240 700 1440 4200 2000 5800 7 24 50 Amp 350 1000 2100 6000 2900 8300 7 24 ADJUSTABLE CHARGE RATES 24 VOLT BATTERIES CHARGE RATE BATTERY SIZE 24V Deep Cycle AH Autom...

Page 16: ...green FULLY CHARGED LED will illuminate This is known as the float stage and the charger can be left connected to the battery without over charging If the red POWER LED is flashing or the LCD screen d...

Page 17: ...tion the LCD screen will display rapid horizontal lines Upon completion of the recondition the charger will proceed to carry out a normal charge on the battery STEP 3 Follow STEPS 7 to 9 of the Chargi...

Page 18: ...The charger has entered recondition mode 3 times and has timed out Battery may be faulty and may need replacing OR There is a load on the battery causing the battery to fail Analysis OTP Fast Flashin...

Page 19: ...12 Amp setting 1 8A 6 Amp setting 0 9A 25 Amp setting 3 75A 35 Amp setting 5 25A 25 Amp setting 3 75A 8 Amp setting 1 2A 50 Amp setting 7 5A Equalization Constant current Constant current Constant cur...

Page 20: ...SORPTION FULLY CHARGED TEMPERATURE SENSOR REMOTE ON VOLTS AMPS CHARGE RATE BATTERY TYPE RECONDITION OFF 12V 35A 7 Stage POWER ON BULK CHARGE ABSORPTION FULLY CHARGED TEMPERATURE SENSOR REMOTE ON VOLTS...

Page 21: ...arger can then start to charge the battery and the booster cables can be removed Q Can I use the charger as a power supply A Power Supply mode is designed to operate as a float charge to maintain a ba...

Page 22: ...alled Equalisation This consists of a constant current being fed into the battery until 16 Volts 12V or 32 Volts 24V is reached This rejuvenates the battery cells This charging stage can take up to 12...

Page 23: ...23 NOTES...

Page 24: ...rchase together with an explanation in writing as to the nature of the claim In the event that the claim is determined to be for a minor failure of the product then BWI reserves the right to repair or...

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