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Preparing for Installation

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Typical Truecharge™ 2 Battery Charger System Installation

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AC mains source protected by correct size and type of branch rated 
circuit breaker

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AC input wiring compartment

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DC negative cable

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DC positive cables

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DC circuit breakers or DC fused disconnects 

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Battery or battery bank

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Battery Temp. Sensor (optional accessory part number: 808-0232-01)

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Engine ground bus or DC negative bus

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Ground bus

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DC chassis ground (earth)

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Remote panel (optional accessory part number: 808-8040-00)

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Summary of Contents for Truecharge2 Series

Page 1: ...2012 TC3012 TC4012 TC5012 TC6012 TC1524 TC2024 TC3024 TC5024 10A 12V 15A 12V 20A 12V 30A 12V 40A 12V 50A 12V 60A 12V 15A 24V 20A 24V 30A 24V 50A 24V This guide for use by qualified installers only Dow...

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Page 3: ...This guide for use by qualified installers only Truecharge 2 Series Battery Chargers Installation Guide Downloaded from Elcodis com electronic components distributor...

Page 4: ...e changes to the content hereof without obligation or organization of such revisions or changes unless required to do so by prior arrangement Exclusion for Documentation UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO...

Page 5: ...nsult individual battery manufacturers for this information Refer to Truecharge 2 Battery Charger Owner s Guide doc part number 975 0401 01 01 for operational instructions Audience The Guide is intend...

Page 6: ...pproval specifications for the Truecharge 2 Battery Charger Conventions Used The following conventions are used in this guide This Guide contains information for 11 product models of the Truecharge 2...

Page 7: ...o individually the product will be referred to by its model name When all models are being referred to they will be referred to as Truecharge 2 Battery Chargers Related Information You can find more i...

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Page 9: ...truct the air intake vent openings Do not install the Truecharge 2 Battery Charger in a zero clearance compartment Overheating may result 3 This appliance is not intended for use by persons including...

Page 10: ...ous voltages within It contains no user serviceable parts See the Warranty section under Truecharge 2 Battery Charger Owner s Guide doc part number 975 0401 01 01 for instructions on obtaining service...

Page 11: ...Review cautionary markings on these products and on the engine Personal Precautions When Working With Batteries 1 Have someone within range of your voice or close enough to come to your aid when you...

Page 12: ...like to the battery terminal causing a severe burn 8 If you need to remove a battery always remove the negative terminal from the battery first for systems with grounded negative If it is grounded pos...

Page 13: ...from batteries in a well ventilated compartment 16 Never place the Truecharge 2 Battery Charger unit directly above batteries gases from a battery will corrode and damage the charger 17 Never allow ba...

Page 14: ...interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or televisio...

Page 15: ...ents 2 8 DC Wiring 2 8 AC Wiring 2 10 Battery Bank Size Requirements 2 12 Installing the Truecharge 2 Battery Charger 2 13 Installation Sequence 2 13 Mounting the Truecharge 2 Battery Charger 2 14 Con...

Page 16: ...the Battery Bank Type 2 29 Configuring the Maximum Output Current Percentage 2 30 Installing Batteries 2 31 A Specifications Physical Specifications A 2 Electrical Specifications A 3 AC Input Specific...

Page 17: ...echarge 2 Battery Charger The Truecharge 2 Battery Charger ships with the following items one Truecharge 2 Battery Charger unit installation and operation guides rubber boots for DC terminals nuts and...

Page 18: ...output fuse AC input out of range derating and shutdown ambient over temperature derating and shutdown battery over charging protection electronic current limiting provides protection against short c...

Page 19: ...ery Temperature Sensor BTS provides these protection features battery under temperature charging protection preventing battery charging at 25 C or below battery over temperature charging protection pr...

Page 20: ...splay panel or simply onboard display see Rear Panel on page 1 6 for more information for controlling the Truecharge 2 Battery Charger settings and for monitoring charger status and charging current 2...

Page 21: ...sconnect the batteries and AC power before opening the fuse access panel 5 AC wiring compartment cover provides the installer with easy access to the AC wiring compartment to allow for a trouble free...

Page 22: ...tive for bank 3 6 mm stud 4 Battery positive for bank 2 6 mm stud 5 Battery positive for bank 1 6 mm stud 6 Battery negative common for all three banks 6 mm stud common for both banks in model TC1512...

Page 23: ...ly Please see the Truecharge 2 Battery Charger Owner s Guide doc part number 975 0401 01 01 for information on the following 1 Onboard Control and Status Display Panel 2 Fault and Warning Indicators 3...

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Page 25: ...Battery Charger It covers the following major topics Preparing for Installation on page 2 2 Installing the Truecharge 2 Battery Charger on page 2 13 Installing Optional Accessories on page 2 25 Config...

Page 26: ...r a typical installation Means of over current protection and disconnection must be incorporated into the fixed wiring in accordance with the electrical code that governs each installation WARNING The...

Page 27: ...sitive cables 5 DC circuit breakers or DC fused disconnects 6 Battery or battery bank 7 Battery Temp Sensor optional accessory part number 808 0232 01 8 Engine ground bus or DC negative bus 9 Ground b...

Page 28: ...alling AC Wiring on page 2 20 and your local electrical codes to determine the correct wire and breaker or fuse AC cable strain relief if the one included is not compliant with your local electrical c...

Page 29: ...either side see Figure 2 3 Ventilation openings on the charger must not be obstructed If the charger is mounted in a tight fitting compartment the compartment must be ventilated with cut outs to preve...

Page 30: ...ions will not prevent the entry of dripping water and are not suitable for marine or other moist environments without the installation of additional drip protection They are only acceptable for use in...

Page 31: ...ents and is drip proof Vertical Wall Mount Rear panel facing down or up this orientation is allowed in locations that are always dry but is approved for marine installations only with additional drip...

Page 32: ...standards WARNING Shock and fire hazard Ensure that wires and fuses or breakered disconnects are correctly sized Maximum continuous current available from the charger may be an additional 6 10 above t...

Page 33: ...ated only for AC voltage they may not operate properly The current rating of the DC fuses must be correctly matched to the size of the DC wiring used in accordance with the applicable codes This helps...

Page 34: ...t size and it must be protected by the appropriate size and type of input breaker based on the jurisdiction and application Some basic examples are given below The AC input wiring for the Truecharge 2...

Page 35: ...ed on the maximum AC input current marked on the chargers and given in Appendix A Wire Types for marine applications the United States American Yachting and Boating Council ABYC requires stranded wire...

Page 36: ...h rating shown in Table 2 4 Note If the battery manufacturer has specified the maximum charge current please follow their recommendation Table 2 4 Minimum Battery Bank Size 12 Vdc Models Minimum Batte...

Page 37: ...he DC ground 3 Install DC wiring including installing required disconnects fuses or breakers 4 Install AC wiring including earth grounds 5 Power up the charger WARNING Shock and Energy Hazards Be sure...

Page 38: ...he Truecharge 2 Battery Charger 1 Select a mounting surface that is flat and allows for a minimum of 10 cm 4 in of clearance on the top and bottom ends for air flow and at least 6 cm 2 5 in of clearan...

Page 39: ...wer conductors and both must be sized for the battery fuses that are used to protect the DC wiring Refer to your local electrical codes to verify the requirements in your jurisdiction for your applica...

Page 40: ...in each positive cable that is as close to the battery positive terminal as possible Consult your local electrical codes regarding the distance allowed between the battery and the fuse or breaker For...

Page 41: ...e chargers IP 32 and drip proof ratings CAUTION Reverse polarity damage Before proceeding to the next step carefully check the wiring polarity make sure the positive terminals of the Truecharge 2 Batt...

Page 42: ...est that the wire is secure Do not over tighten as this may result in damage to the charger 9 Connect each positive cable to the correct positive DC terminal on the Truecharge 2 Battery Charger Use a...

Page 43: ...to electrical codes 14 Slide the rubber boots to cover the DC terminals 15 If available route the optional battery temperature sensor BTS from the battery one which is located in the warmest ambient t...

Page 44: ...sually an AC distribution panel to the Truecharge 2 Battery Charger 2 Measure and cut the required length of three conductor L N GND cable allowing some extra length for connections and providing some...

Page 45: ...d 8 Slide the strain relief on the jacket of the wiring not on the individual conductors approximately 25 mm 1 in from the end of the jacket 9 Connect the AC supply wires to the Truecharge 2 Battery C...

Page 46: ...ing connected c Insert one wire into one end of the butt splice until the insulation hits the internal metal crimp section insert the butt splice into the crimper2 and crimp firmly The proper location...

Page 47: ...o secure the cover Do not over tighten 13 Proceed to Mounting the Optional Remote Panel on page 2 26 if you have the optional remote panel 14 Connect the AC supply wiring from the charger to the AC pa...

Page 48: ...time the indicator LEDs on the onboard display and the remote panel will illuminate for a second power on test before reporting charging and battery status information WARNING Fire hazard The final co...

Page 49: ...ous setting if the BTS connection is lost the charger will default to Warm in the next charging cycle To install a BTS 1 Switch off all devices operating from the battery 2 Connect the ring terminal o...

Page 50: ...other cables or pipes 3 Connect the RJ 12 connector to the remote panel and route it to the charger Be careful not to damage the connector locking tab when routing the cable You can use some tape to...

Page 51: ...hort delay of about 15 seconds before reporting charging and battery status information The remote panel will use this time to query the charger for the current operating conditions Configuring the Ch...

Page 52: ...ring the Setup mode will enable you to select the charger mode 2 Press ON STANDBY button to select the desired charger mode The LEDs will indicate which of the two types is being selected three stage...

Page 53: ...ammed by the OEM all four LEDs will light up to indicate a fifth type Using the Remote Panel To configure the battery bank type Note By default the battery type is set to Flooded 1 Press and hold the...

Page 54: ...To configure the maximum output current using the Remote Panel NOTE By default the Max Output is set to 100 Press the Set Max Output button to select the appropriate maximum output setting The LEDs w...

Page 55: ...negative cable Inspect all AC and DC cables for damage and repair if necessary 4 Replace the old battery with the new battery 5 Reconnect the battery cables to the new battery NOTE For Negative chass...

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Page 57: ...ications Appendix A contains physical electrical performance and regulatory approval specifications for the Truecharge 2 Battery Charger Note Specifications are subject to change without notice Downlo...

Page 58: ...C input connections Three color coded No 14 AWG wires L N GND minimum 152 mm 6 in long in a separate AC wiring enclosure with 21 3 mm 0 84 in hole provision for connection of a inch North American tra...

Page 59: ...TC1012 1 25 A TC1512 3 5 A TC1512 1 9 A TC2012 4 5 A TC2012 2 5 A TC3012 7 0 A TC3012 3 7 A TC4012 9 0 A TC4012 5 A TC5012 11 5 A TC5012 6 2 A TC6012 13 5 A TC6012 7 8 A TC1524 7 0 A TC1524 3 8 A TC2...

Page 60: ...dc Maximum equalization voltage 12 Vdc units 16 Vdc 24 Vdc units 32 Vdc Voltage accuracy no load 12 Vdc units 0 1 Vdc at 14 4 Vdc 25 C 77 F 24 Vdc units 0 2 Vdc at 28 8 Vdc 25 C 77 F Nominal battery v...

Page 61: ...ualize mode current 50 rated output 6 Equalize mode maximum output voltage 12 V units 16 0 1 Vdc 24 V units 32 0 2 Vdc Off state current draw without remote installed 12 V units 35 mA dc 24 V units 20...

Page 62: ...0 A TC2024 20 10 A TC3024 30 10 A TC5024 50 10 A Over temperature Internal charger temperature is measured Charger shuts down and restarts as follows Shutdown at 70 C 158 F Restart at 60 C 140 F Curre...

Page 63: ...Battery Chargers Designed to IEC60335 2 29 including Australian deviations ISO 8846 Ignition Protection for Small Craft ABYC E11 Alternating Current and Direct Current Electrical Systems on Boats and...

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