Micro
ARE-M Series 24V Chargers, Single Phase
Introduction
PM990-1070-24, Issue 12
1-2
MODEL DESIGNATION
1.2
The nameplate on the charger contains an alphanumeric model number. The model number describes the
features built into a particular charger. Table 1-1 provides the product characteristic defined by each
character in the model number.
1.2.1
Options
Temperature Compensation ............... Slopes adjusted from –0.1mV/cell/C to –10.0mv/cell/C
Lightning Arrester .............................. AC input; prevents equipment damage due to a nearby lightning
strike
Fungicide Treatment .......................... Applied to inside of charger
Drip Shield ......................................... Prevents overhead drops from entering unit
SIS Control Wiring ............................ Excludes ribbon cable and power cables
High Interrupt DC Breakers ............... 10K AIC minimum
Engraved Nameplates ........................ Contact UNIPOWER Applications Engineering
Blocking Diode .................................. Prevents charger faults from shortening the battery plant
High Interrupt AC Breakers ............... 10K AIC minimum
MOVs ................................................. On DC output, prevents equipment damage due to excessive
voltage transients
DNP3 Communications ..................... Allows charger to be controlled and monitored from a remote
location using the DNP3 protocol. See manuals PM990.1074.00
(Installation guide) and PM990.1072.00 (Device Profile) on the
ARE-M webpage at www.unipowerco.com for more information.
