SFC Energy AG
Hints for external control of EFOY Pro fuel cell
19.04.11, KS
3) Hybrid Mode
For using Hybrid Mode you need two signals: „Hybrid“ and „Remote On/Off“. In Hybrid Mode the internal
voltage measurement system and charging control is deactivated and the fuel cell just reacts on external
commands. Other signals from display e.g. will be ignored.
Hybrid Mode can only be started, if the fuel cell is in “Automatic” Mode.
Hybrid Mode via switching contacts
Hybrid Mode via serial commands
1) Connect Pin 8 „Hybrid“ with Ground of battery or
Ground at Pin 4.
1) Send the „Hybrid“ command frequently to the
fuel cell (at least every 15 seconds).
The display shows „Hybrid“in the first line
2) Connect Pin 7 „Remote On“ with positive terminal
of battery or Pin 5.
2) Sent „Remote On“ command to fuel cell. The
command „Hybrid“ needs to be sent frequently as
well.
Fuel Cell starts charging cycle. Display shows „Start
phase“ or „Charging Mode “
3) To terminate charging cycle open contact at Pin7.
3) To terminate charging cycle send „Remote Off“
command.
The second line of Display will be blank, the fuel cell switches off
4) Open contact at Pin 8
4) Stop sending “Hybrid” command
The system is in initial automatic mode. The display shows “Automatic”.
Notes:
- In Hybrid Mode the voltage control of the charging control is deactivated. The fuel cell charges to
maximum voltage of 14,7 V. The external control has to protect the battery from overcharging, if this is not
implemented, battery might be damaged.
- If „Hybrid“ Signal is reset, the current state of operation stays active. Then the fuel cells charging control
is active again and switches off if “switch off” Voltage is reached.
- Anti-Freeze will be activated by fuel cell automatically, even in Hybrid-Mode.
- Discharge protection and second phase of charging with reduced current is not available in Hybrid Mode.
- For e.g. maintenance purposes you can press „auto“ and „>>“ at the same time to block “Remote On”
command. The display shows a padlock symbol on the right.