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VC-4820 

Programmable DC-DC Converter with Battery Charger function 

 

USER'S MANUAL

 

 
1. 

INTRODUCTION 

 

This MCU controlled Step Down DC-DC Converter has a digitally adjustable output in 0.2V increments. 
This unit can also be set up and used as a Two Stage Battery Charger. 
Output voltage and current are displayed in turn or selectively by the LED display. 
8 fault codes can be displayed for different fault diagnosis by the LED display. 
 

Intended Applications 
 

Ideal for voltage sensitive loads, devices and equipment that are distant from the DC source. 

Remote Automatic or Manual On/ Off Control of the output makes it ideal for various DC power and DC 

 

management applications. 

Suitable for on-board charging of stand-alone 12V Battery Bank or a Battery with load. 

 

 
 
2. 

FEATURES 

 

1. 

Digitally adjustable output voltage in 0.2 V increments (12V-15V DC) makes this unit ideal   

        to operate voltage sensitive devices. 
2. 

2 stage Battery Charger mode with 14.3V Bulk and 13.6V Float charge. 

3. 

3 digit LED display for displaying Voltage, Current, Operation Mode and Protection/ Fault Diagnosis. 

4. 

Remote Control Terminal for Manual or Automatic On/Off control of the output power. 

5. 

Remote Voltage Sensing for optimal and accurate powering of distant load or charging of a battery.

 

6. 

Remote alarm terminal (12V, 0.25A) for powering external warning device when input is under 42V. 

7. 

A  separate  always-on  auxiliary  output  (12V,  0.5A)  to  power  critical  electronic  devices  such  as  security 

 

device or remote On/Off manual switch. 

8. 

Fail-save protection, with 7 self-recoverable and all with fault code on LED display. 

9. 

Thermostatic control cooling fan. 

 

 
 
3. 

CAUTION 

 

1. 

When  an  inductive  load  such  as  motor  or  a  solenoid  is  used,  a  diode  (400V,  3Amp) must  be  installed 
across  the  load  as  shown  in  (Connection  Diagram  1).  This  will  protect  the  converter  from  the  high 
voltage spike generated by the load when the supplied current is being switched OFF. 

2. 

When the fuse is blown, repair the problem and then replace the fuse with the same type and rating. 

3. 

Avoid touching the heat sink during operation as it may burn you. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for VC-4820

Page 1: ...4 3V Bulk and 13 6V Float charge 3 3 digit LED display for displaying Voltage Current Operation Mode and Protection Fault Diagnosis 4 Remote Control Terminal for Manual or Automatic On Off control of...

Page 2: ...rger mode 4 SET button 5 INPUT OUTPUT CONTROL AUXILARY TERMINALS VIEW Remote Remote Terminal for Automatic Manual control of Output On Off 12V 0 5A Always On Auxiliary Output GND Ground terminal NC No...

Page 3: ...6 Wiring Diagram 6 1 Connection Diagram 1 Example 1 Example 2 Example 3...

Page 4: ...epeat step 4 to get to programmable mode again 6 Each short press will increase the output voltage setting by 0 2V steps 15 0V CHA Charger Mode And then back to 12 0V as shown in the following cycle c...

Page 5: ...control of the output via external switch B The remote On Off function can be controlled via many types of On Off switches and with various DC sources between 8V 32V 3 Once the Remote Terminal has be...

Page 6: ...ter and charger mode Battery is fully charged when the output float voltage is 13 6V and the current to the battery is less than 1Amp Remote Voltage Sensing Voltage converter can be finely tuned to su...

Page 7: ...rge Quick press the SET button to display charging Voltage and Current Please note that when the battery is full and the float charge current is less than 1A the current display shows 11 DISPLAY INDIC...

Page 8: ...e display for another 5 minutes 15 ALWAYS ON AUXILIARY OUTPUT The DC DC Converter will provide constant 12V 0 5A to power critical devices such as security or alarm and will supply a positive voltage...

Page 9: ...and restarts at 14 6V F03 Over Load Protection Self restart When the Output current is 2 Amp higher than 20A the unit will shut down the output The unit will self restart once the output current fall...

Page 10: ...20A Float Charge 13 6V Remote Control of Output ON OFF Yes Automatic or Manual Control Remote Voltage Sense Yes External Alarm Output 13 5V 0 25A To power warning device when the input is under volta...

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