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BatteryMINDer

® 

 

 

 

2000 Series

Rev. C-091911   

 

Page 2 

P/N VDC2000-MNL

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Instructions  ...................................................................... 3 - 7
 

Warning - Risk of Explosive Gases  ................................................. 4

 

Personal Precautions  ................................................................. 4

 

Preparing to Charge  ................................................................... 5

 

Charger Location  ...................................................................... 5

 

DC Connection Precautions  .......................................................... 6

 

Reduce Risk of a Spark Near Battery  ............................................ 6, 7

Operation Instructions  .................................................................8 - 14
 

Indicator Light Table  ............................................................... 8, 9

 

Quick Connect Instructions  ........................................................... 9

 

Charging Stages  ....................................................................... 9

 

Indicator Light Details  ...............................................................10

 

Temperature Compensation  ........................................................11

 

Voltage Table  .........................................................................12

 

Specifications Table  .................................................................12

 

Maintaining Multiple Batteries  .....................................................13

 

Battery Configurations  ...............................................................13

 

Charging Profile  ......................................................................14

Repair or Replacement  ...................................................................15
Warranty and Registration  ................................................................16

Summary of Contents for BatteryMINDer 2000 Series

Page 1: ...Cord Set with Quick Connector 2 Battery Clip Cord Set with Quick Connector Ambient Temperature Sensor 12 Volt Maintenance Charger with Full Time Desulfator Model 2012 BatteryMINDer Volts Amps BATTERY CONNECTION TESTING LOAD TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION DESULFATING BAD CELL BATTERY WEAK POWER VDC Electronics Inc www BatteryMINDers com Technical Support 800 379 5579 x206 ET Developed in the U S A FOR LE...

Page 2: ...5 DC Connection Precautions 6 Reduce Risk of a Spark Near Battery 6 7 Operation Instructions 8 14 Indicator Light Table 8 9 Quick Connect Instructions 9 Charging Stages 9 Indicator Light Details 10 Temperature Compensation 11 Voltage Table 12 Specifications Table 12 Maintaining Multiple Batteries 13 Battery Configurations 13 Charging Profile 14 Repair or Replacement 15 Warranty and Registration 16...

Page 3: ... not be used unless absolutely necessary Use of improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock If an extension cord must be used make sure a That pins on plug of extension cord are the same number size and shape as those of plug on charger b That extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition and c That wire size is large enough for ac ampere rating of...

Page 4: ...SON IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT YOU FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EACH TIME YOU USE THE CHARGER b To reduce risk of battery explosion follow these instructions and those published by manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in vicinity of battery Review cautionary marking on these products and on engine 11 PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS a Consider having someone close enough by to come to your aid when...

Page 5: ...accessories in the vehicle are off so as not to cause an arc b Be sure area around battery is well ventilated while battery is being charged c Clean battery terminals Be careful to keep corrosion from coming in contact with eyes d Add distilled water in each cell until battery acid reaches level specified by battery manufacturer Do not overfill For a battery without removable cell caps such as val...

Page 6: ...ATIVE NEG N post d Determine which post of battery is grounded connected to the chassis If negative post is grounded to chassis as in most vehicles see e If positive post is grounded to the chassis see f e For negative grounded vehicle connect POSITIVE RED clip from battery charger to POSITIVE POS P ungrounded post of battery Connect NEGATIVE clip to vehicle chassis or engine block away from batte...

Page 7: ...g 6 gauge AWG insulated battery cable to NEGATIVE NEG N battery post c Connect POSITIVE RED charger clip to POSITIVE POS P post of battery d Position yourself and free end of cable as far away from battery as possible then connect NEGATIVE charger clip to free end of cable e Do not face battery when making final connection f When disconnecting charger always do so in reverse sequence of connecting...

Page 8: ... Connection Battery Connection Reversed Battery Weak Battery Required Soft Start Battery Tests Under 12 5V Load Battery under load and cannot maintain FV See Voltage Table Bad Cell Battery under 11 5V after Battery Test Testing Battery is being Tested Desulfating Battery is being Desulfated Temperature Compensation Temperature Over 27 C 80 F Temperature Compensation Temperature Under 21 C 70 F ...

Page 9: ...he battery reaches the optimal charging voltage CV See Voltage Table Constant Voltage sometimes called Absorption is the second charging stage The charger regulates the current given to the battery to maintain a constant voltage CV See Voltage Table As the battery nears a full charge the current needed to maintain this voltage decreases Once the current falls below 0 5A 0 1A for 2012 AGM the stage...

Page 10: ... fails a Battery Test The indicator will stay on until the battery passes a Battery Test A neglected battery can take over 2 weeks of desulfation to correct If after 2 weeks it still reads as a Weak Battery there is likely internal physical damage Load light is AMBER if the charger is in Float and outputting 2A This indicates a drain on the battery or a large battery that was not charged within th...

Page 11: ...eries charged at lower temperatures without compensation will undercharge allowing sulfation to build possibly leadingtothebatteryfreezing Byusingtemperaturecompensation the BatteryMINDer ensures your battery will never over or under charge even in extreme conditions Temperature Compensation 50 C 122 F 0 625 V 45 C 113 F 0 500 V 40 C 104 F 0 375 V 35 C 95 F 0 250 V 30 C 86 F 0 125 V 25 C 77 F 0 00...

Page 12: ...4 06 W x 2 13 H Weight 1 56 lbs Operating Temperature 20 C 4 F to 40 C 104 F Water Resistance IP65 Specifications Table Voltage Table CV Voltage during the Constant Voltage stage FV Voltage during the Float stage Model Battery Types CV FV 2012 Standard Flooded 14 4V 13 4V 2012 GEL Gel 14 1V 13 05V 2012 AGM AGM 14 7V 13 6V 2012 CAL Calcium 15 16V 13 5V ...

Page 13: ...B This is the same type of connection you would use when jumping a car in fact jumper cables are great for this If connecting 2 batteries of half your unit s voltage example 6V batteries on a 12V unit wire them in series BatteryMINDer positive to positive A negative A to positive B negative B to BatteryMINDer negative When wired in series they act as one large system at the combined voltage exampl...

Page 14: ...BatteryMINDer 2000 Series Rev C 091911 Page 14 P N VDC2000 MNL ...

Page 15: ...ronics In the event that you believe your product may be defective you MUST speak to a VDC Electronics technician at 1 800 379 5579 x206 ET before proceeding further NOTES Model BatteryMINDer 20 Serial Number _____________________________ Place of purchase _____________________________ date of purchase _____________________________ ...

Page 16: ...erial or workmanship and will be repaired or replaced at no charge We make no warranty other than this limited warranty and expressly exclude any implied warranty including any warranty for consequential damages This limited warranty is not transferable Unit must be returned freight prepaid together with Proof of Purchase directly to VDC Electronics Inc NOT TO THE DEALER FROM WHICH IT WAS PURCHASE...

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