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K.  Cable Size Selection 
 

Wire Size (AWG)  Area (mm

2

Maximum one-way distance 

(feet) for 2% Voltage loss 

(30A) 

Maximum one-way distance 

(feet) for 2% Voltage loss 

(40A) 

Maximum one-way distance 

(feet) for 2% Voltage loss 

(60A) 

10 

5.26 

3.8 

2.8 

1.6 

8.37 

4.5 

2.5 

13.3 

9.5 

7.2 

3.6 

21.2 

15 

11.2 

6.8 

33.6 

24 

18 

11 

1/0 

53.5 

38 

27.5 

17.7 

2/0 

67.4 

48 

36 

22 

4/0 

107 

76 

58 

34 

  Table: Selection of cable size and length versus current 
 
L.    Fault Indications 

 

PROTECTIONS & FAULT INDICATIONS WITH CAUSES 

 

PROTECTION / FAULT 

FAULT 

LED 

OTP LED  CHARGER OUTPU: OFF= No Output  REMOTE CONTROL UNIT &   

LCD Fault Display

 

REMARKS 

Output power decreases due to 

high operating ambient   

temperature   

OFF   

Flashing   

ON 

At reduced power in 25% step leading 

to output off high temperature protection 

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no specific indication for high 

temperature decreased output   

Auto return to full set 

power gradually as 

unit temp cools down   

charger over heat, OTP 

protection on   

Solid 

ON

 

Solid 

ON

 

OFF 

Manual power on off reset after fault 

cleared

 

Alarm flash &    Buzzer on 

Charger 

High Temp”

 

 

Charger preset to reduced output 

power 

OFF   

OFF 

ON At reduced output power as selected   

Indicates 

xx% Power Set”

 

This is not a fault!! 

So no specific 

indication   

Battery over heat detected by 
remote temp sensor at (60

°

C) 

Flashing   

Solid

 ON

 

OFF 

Manual power on off reset after fault 

cleared

 

Alarm flash & Buzzer on 

Bat Over 

Temp

 

 

Fan not working or stuck   

Flashing 

Flashing   

OFF 

Manual power on off reset after fault 

cleared

 

Alarm flash & Buzzer on 

Fan Fault

    

Output Over Voltage Protection 

when output voltage is 4% 

higher than it should be for the 

battery type and charge stage   

Solid 

ON

 

OFF 

OFF 

Manual power on off reset after fault 

cleared 

 

Alarm flash & Buzzer on 

Output V 

High

 

To protect battery and 

load connected. 

Overload/ Over Current 

Protection when output current 

is 10% higher than the rated 
maximum level   

Solid

 ON

    OFF   

OFF 

Manual power on off reset after fault 

cleared 

 

Alarm flash & Buzzer on 

Overload”

  To protect charger   

Short Circuit for > 20 sec   

Solid 

ON 

  OFF   

OFF 

Manual power on off reset after fault 

cleared 

 

Alarm flash & Buzzer on 

Output 

Shorted

 

 

Short Circuit for < 20 sec   

OFF 

OFF 

ON

 Charger returns to normal after fault 

cleared   

 

 

Reverse Polarity Protection   

(Thermal Fuse)   

Solid 

ON

 

OFF   

OFF

 Manual Power on off reset after 

correct fuse replaced 

 

Alarm flash & Buzzer on                                                                   

WRONG POLARITY”

 

 

 
 
 

 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 

 

Summary of Contents for BC-1240P-1AP

Page 1: ...f a battery Never smoke use an open flame or create sparks near battery or charger during normal charging operation as Batteries may give out explosive gas Do not charge batteries in a sealed enclosur...

Page 2: ...and Calcium Calcium lead acid batteries There are two user programmable charging profiles for the professional users through USB port by personal computer In addition the programmed maintenance charge...

Page 3: ...Sensor Socket Connection to Battery Temperature sensor accessory Sensor to increase decrease charging voltage at low high battery temperature B Using the charger 1 Check the supplied accessories AC c...

Page 4: ...ry charger in a well ventilated place make sure the mounting surface is flat and without soft covering material or loose paper sheet The air intake is at the bottom and air outlet at the back Make sur...

Page 5: ...s to Float Stage The max Absorption time is also controlled by the time in Bulk charge and battery type selected Stage 3 THE UO PHASE The constant voltage charging Float LED is ON In Float stage the b...

Page 6: ...ce the Voltage of each cell reverse the high concentration of electrolyte at the bottom and clear up large sulfate crystals on the plates You can use the Equalization Selection Switch 8 to perform the...

Page 7: ...duced output power OFF OFF ON At reduced output power as selected Indicates xx Power Set This is not a fault So no specific indication Battery over heat detected by remote temp sensor at 60 C Flashing...

Page 8: ...elect switch in wrong setting Battery capacity too large Ambient temperature too low Battery has damaged cell or battery is too old Wrong set the lower power level Check for loose contact right cable...

Page 9: ...recovers Automatically after Fault Condition is Removed Short Circuit Recovers Automatically if Fault Condition is Removed within 20 seconds Otherwise the charger will shutdown until re start the cha...

Page 10: ...level set type of fault with alarm etc and can remote control the output terminal On OFF trigger the Equalization charging for wet battery and force charger to float mode It can be mounted on BC char...

Page 11: ...output ON and OFF Green LED is illuminated when output is ON 2 Alarm Can be silenced or audible by toggling this button default is audible Red LED will illuminate when fault occurred 3 Func To toggle...

Page 12: ...r Level Display current output level 10 Software Version Displays the current control software version Remote Short cut 1 Press and hold the SET button for 5 seconds and release the button to enter Eq...

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