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Description of the operating modes
12 V AGM mode
The 12 V AGM mode is suitable for charging rechargeable 12 V AGM batteries from
30 Ah (please observe the information of the manufacturer of the battery). Continue
to press the MODE button (8) until LED (6B) flashes. After approx. 2 seconds the LED
is constantly on and the charging procedure starts. The charging current is 16 A. The
final charge voltage is 14.7 V. The charging status is indicated by LEDs (1). If all LEDs
are constantly on, the battery is full.
12 V SLA/Gel mode
The 12 V SLA/Gel mode is suitable for charging rechargeable 12 V lead-acid and lead-
gel batteries from 30 Ah (please observe the information of the manufacturer of
the battery). After connecting the charger to the power supply, the SLA/Gel mode is
automatically preset. Otherwise continue to press the MODE button (8) until LED (6A)
Operation and display elements
The Battery Charger SH-3.160 is equipped with a clear operation and display panel.
The LEDs inform you about the chosen operating mode, the charging status of the
rechargeable battery as well as a short-circuited, defective or reverse-poled rechar-
geable battery at any time.
Status of the charging mode indicators
flashes. After approx. 2 seconds the LED is constantly on and the charging procedure
starts. The charging current is 16 A. The final charge voltage is 14.4 V. The charging
status is indicated by LEDs (1). If all LEDs are constantly on, the battery is full.
12 V Lithium mode
The 12 V Lithium mode is suitable for charging rechargeable 12 V LiFePO
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batteries
from 30 Ah with integrated battery management system (please observe the infor-
mation of the manufacturer of the battery). Continue to press the MODE button (8)
until LEDs (6A) and (6B) flash. After approx. 2 seconds the LEDs are constantly on
and the charging procedure starts. The maximum charging current is 16 A. The final
charge voltage is 14.4 V. The charging status is indicated by LEDs (1). If all LEDs are
constantly on, the battery is full.
12 V Calcium/Boost mode
The 12 V Calcium/Boost mode is suitable for charging rechargeable 12 V calcium
batteries from 30 Ah
or for regenerating deep discharged/sulphated rechargeable
12 V lead-acid batteries from 30 Ah (please observe the information of the manu-
facturer of the battery). Continue to press the MODE button (8) until LED (7) flashes.
After approx. 2 seconds the LED is constantly on and the charging procedure starts.
The maximum charging current is 16 A. The final charge voltage is 16 V. The char-
ging status is indicated by LEDs (1). If all LEDs are constantly on, the rechargeable
battery is full.
Regeneration mode
If a deep discharged rechargeable battery is connected to the charger, the regenera-
tion mode is the first mode to start. Low charging currents are used to try and bring
the deep discharged rechargeable battery to a normal battery voltage again. When
the battery reaches a normal voltage, the charger will continue charging using the
regular process.
Defective rechargeable batteries
The charger recognises defective rechargeable batteries automatically. In this case
the selected charging programme will not be started. LED (4) is on.
Protection against short circuits and reverse polarity
The charger recognises a short circuit or a battery which has been connected with
wrong polarity automatically. In this case the selected charging programme will not
be started. LED (2 resp. 3) is on.
Charging status indicators
Short circuit of connection
cable
Connection cable with
reverse polarity
Battery defective
Operating display
Charging mode indicators
12 V Calcium/Boost mode
Mode selection
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
12 V SLA/Gel mode
12 V AGM mode
LED 6A and 6B flash:
12 V Lithium mode
6A
6B
6C
7
6
8
4
3
2
1
5
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6B
6A
6C
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The battery charger has an auto-memory-function. Following a
supply voltage failure, it ensures that the device will automatically
return to the previously selected mode after power is restarted.
3 years
manufacturer’s warranty. Rechargeable batteries and batteries excluded. More information at
www.ivt-hirschau.de
