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First the application needs to be determined; there are 2 options: ‘on-board’ use or
‘stand-alone’ use (see explanation below).
In the second step the type of battery is determined.
As last step the determination whether a temperature sensor is present needs to be
made.
The combination of these three adjustments determines the charging program.
If the charger is being set for the first time a ‘2’ will appear in the display screen and the
green led located under ‘charge process’ will come on. This charging program is the
default factory setting.
Important
Under no circumstances must the charge program be set arbitrarily. This can lead
to irreparable damage of the battery and any devices which may be connected.
Since each battery type and –brands has its own charge requirements, the
mentioned charging programs are purely suggestions. Always check if the
recommended charging program matches the charging guides of your battery. See
enclosures. If not, please contact your battery supplier for another suitable setting.
Used terms:
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On-board
There are users connected during the charging process. The charger will indirectly supply
the present consumers. When charging a (partially) empty battery, the current draw of
the consumers comes at the expense of the charge current for the battery.
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Stand-alone:
The opposite of on-board use. After discharging, the battery will be connected or the
charger will be turned on. When the battery is going to be used again, the charger is
disconnected or turned off. There are no users connected during the charging process.
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Heavy cyclic use
Heavy cyclic use means that the battery on a regular basis is discharged deeply (>30%)
and then recharged. Because more sulphation occurs, some batteries require a different
charging program.
Activating set-up mode:
Make sure you know the correct charger settings before you begin with the
adjustment procedure (your application: on-board or stand-alone, which battery
type you have and if a temperature sensor is present).
Connect the charger to the mains voltage supply.
Press and hold down the ‘mode’ button and turn,
at the same time,
the charger
on by way of the on/off button situated on the back of the device.
Keep the button pressed down until a point lights up in the lower right corner of the
display screen.
Continue with the steps appropriate for the particular application (on-board page
17, stand-alone page 18)