OPTIMIZER
TM
SX100-1
User’s
Manual
Xenotronix/TLI
7
BATTERY FAULT WHEN 12V BATTERY IS ATTACHED – This occurs if the battery
voltage is too low or too high. If you know you have a 12V battery, and not a 6V or 24V
battery, check the battery voltage using a volt meter. If the battery has been so severely
discharge that it remains below 8V even with the load removed, then the charger will
assume it is a 6V battery and indicate a fault. A 12V battery that remains less than 8V is
probably damaged and will not accept a charge. The battery may also be sulfated of have
open cells. In this case the battery voltage will climb very high when current it applied.
These batteries are damaged and can not be charged.
FORCING A CHARGE ON A LOW VOLTAGE BATTERY – The charger will not
normally attempt to charge very low voltage batteries. When either the battery is so low
in voltage that it can not be detected, or it is detected but the charger assumes it is an
incorrect voltage battery, the charger will not start and may indicate a battery fault. If you
with to attempt a charge anyway, the battery must be brought to above 8V. They may be
done using a simple automotive type battery charger or by temporarily attaching a good
battery in parallel with the discharged battery (jumping). When the charger sees the
correct voltage it will remove the fault and enter charge – the “jumping” battery or
charger may be removed. It is likely that the battery has already been severely damaged,
but some useful capacity may be recovered.
MAINTENANCE
Inspection
Periodically inspect the AC power cord and the DC output cable for visible signs of
damage such as cuts and abrasions, or bent pins and damaged connectors. Do not operate
the charger with damaged cables – replace them immediately.
Cleaning
Unplug the charger and disconnect the battery before attempting any cleaning. If it
becomes necessary to clean the enclosure, wipe the enclosure exterior with a damp cloth.
If necessary, use a mild detergent. Do not use an abrasive cleanser or spray cleaners
directly onto the charger. Do not immerse unit in water.
OPTIONS
The OPTIMIZER may be ordered in a 230 VAC input version with a European “Schuko”
plug and a switch selectable 115/230 VAC input version having the standard plug.
