SMART SBC - 8168 User Manual Download Page 3

Plug in the charger to AC mains (100 - 240V) wall socket.
The indicatiors light up one by one as charger goes through a series of self checks. Then all lights are
on together and off to indicate the end of checks except the operation “Standby” indicator.

Connect the red output lead to the positive terminal of the battery and the black lead to the negative
teminal.

The “Standby” blinks to indicate that charger is ready for selection of Charge Mode.
User has 2 minutes to select the desired Charge Mode, and the charger will automatically enters into
the last selected Charge Mode at the end of 2 minutes.

Select the appropiate Charge Mode by pressing the Mode button one or more times within 2 minutes.
The Charge Mode indicator changes with each press “Motor Cycle”  

 “Car “  

 

“Snow”  

 “Motor

Cycle” in cycle.

The Mode button will also be locked in 10 seconds after selection of Charge Mode.
If no pressing on the Mode key has been done after 2 minutes, the charger will automatically enters
into the last selected charging mode.

Display

Indications

Standby Mode 

d

Steady light on :

AC mains connected but charger is not yet connected to battery.

Blinking light on :

Battery is connected, 2 minutes to select charge mode before charger enters to last
selected Charge Mode.

Check  Mode 

h

Steady light on :

For a few seconds initially for normal battery, charger checking battery.

Steady light on :

For longer time, charger in *desulphate charging.

Blinking light on :

When connected to battery showing the battery is not suitable for charge.

Blinking light on :

After unit in Charging Mode for long time (max. 40 hrs.), or desuphating charge
(max.8 hrs.), battery still cannot hold charge or cannot be desuphated. Remove
battery . 

Charging Mode 

i

Steady light on :

Charging in progress (desulphate and bulk or absorption charge stage)

Float / Maintenance Charge Mode 

j

Steady light on :

Battery is fully charged and Charger in Float / Maintenance Pulse Mode 

Alarm 

k

The blinking alarm indicates charging fault, check following faults.
Output connectors short circuit
Output connectors in wrong polarity
Over temperature Protection activated, charging has stopped.

Summary of Contents for SBC - 8168

Page 1: ...lphate Pulse Charging B Constant current pulse Bulk charge C PWM Absorption charge D PWM Float Maintenance charge 2 Motorcycle Cars and Low Temperature less than 10 C Charge Modes 3 Select and forget operation and can be connected to battery for months 4 Auto recover to last selected Charge Mode on return from AC power blackout 5 Electronic wrong battery connection short circuit protections 6 Over...

Page 2: ...If the cord is damaged the charger should be scrapped Check charger has reached Float Mode if it is intended to leave charger connected for a long period of time As all batteries fail eventially A battery that fails during charging is usually taken cared of by the charger s protection controls However accident can happen and do not leave charger in operation for week without checking up on it freq...

Page 3: ...automatically enters into the last selected charging mode Display Indications Standby Mode d Steady light on AC mains connected but charger is not yet connected to battery Blinking light on Battery is connected 2 minutes to select charge mode before charger enters to last selected Charge Mode Check Mode h Steady light on For a few seconds initially for normal battery charger checking battery Stead...

Page 4: ... the case the Check Mode indication is lit longer the charger is in desulphate charging After some time if desulphation of the battery is successful the charger will switch to normal charging and the Check Mode is extinguished B If the desulphate charge fails to recondition the battery after some time the Check Mode blinks The battery should be replaced The maximum desulphate charging time is 8 ho...

Page 5: ...tion Voltage Low Temperature Mode 14 7V Construction IP 45 splash proof poly carbonate casing Accessories Detachable leads with crocodile clips and leads with ring terminals Protection Overload Short Circuit Over Temperature Reverse Polarity No Spark For Battery Connected and Short Output Cooling System Natural Convection Approvals CE EN 55014 EN 60335 EN 50366 Dimensions LxWxH 150x60x30mm SPECIFI...

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