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Deutronicstr. 5, D - 84166 Adlkofen, Germany 
Tel.:    +49 (0) 8707 920-0 
Fax:    +49 (0) 8707 1004 
E-mail:  [email protected] 
http://www.deutronic.com 

 

 

DBL Operating Instructions / MPC4 

Last updated: 03.12.2020 

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Manual 

- Valid from firmware v1.41.251 - 

 
 

Deutronic Battery Charger / External Power Supply  

with MPC4-Board and nominal 14VDC Charging Voltage  

(suitable for 12VDC Vehicle On-board Networks and Batteries) 

 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 

Important note:  

Do  not  use  the  charger  in  applications  for  which  the  device  was  not 
originally  designed!  Only  qualified  personnel  are  allowed  to  use  this 
charger.  Read  operation  instructions  carefully!  In  any  case  pay 
attention  to  the  safety  instructions  and  follow  the  guidelines  of  the 
battery manufacturer!

 

 

Summary of Contents for Deutronic DBL-MPC4 Series

Page 1: ...tery Charger External Power Supply with MPC4 Board and nominal 14VDC Charging Voltage suitable for 12VDC Vehicle On board Networks and Batteries Important note Do not use the charger in applications for which the device was not originally designed Only qualified personnel are allowed to use this charger Read operation instructions carefully In any case pay attention to the safety instructions and ...

Page 2: ...age 4 3 Connections and Control Elements 5 4 Commissioning 6 5 Instructions 8 5 1 Overview of the menu structure 8 5 2 General notes on operation 9 5 3 Main Screen 9 5 4 Pin lock 10 5 5 Configuration menu 10 5 5 1 Selection of operation mode 11 5 5 2 Selection of language 11 5 5 3 Supply Menu parameters for the SUPPLYMODE 12 5 5 4 Charge Menu parameters for the CHARGEMODE 13 5 5 5 Charge Menu Feat...

Page 3: ... They are used for charging and external power supply operation Due to their perfect on board electrical system suitability the on board electrical system and airbags are protected Including extensive protection and self protection features like short circuit detection revers polarity protection and a reliable sparks suppression risks in handling are minimized A simple menu navigation configurable...

Page 4: ... material Please keep the packaging material for a possible refuse If that is not possible please make sure that the disposal of the packaging material will be in an appropriate and environmental friendly way with considering the current environmental directives 2 3 4 Storage Due to an inappropriate and improper storage the battery charger might be damaged Please protect the battery charger in sto...

Page 5: ...ion for power cord with mains connector AC IN 3 Plug for POSITIVE charger cable red clamp 4 Plug for NEGATIVE charger cable ground black clamp 5 UP Button select edit parameter 6 ENTER Button activate parameter for editing enter parameter 7 DOWN Button select edit parameter 8 Communication interface 9 pole 9 Signal interface 25 pole 10 LC Display display operating status configuration menu 11 LED1...

Page 6: ...ase check the proper fitting of the connected cables After turning on the device via the power switch the display shows the version information for 3 seconds see Picture 1 When showing you the information you can choose between the following functions a ENTER button The appearance of the application information can be extended to 30 seconds by pushing the ENTER button for at least 3 seconds b UP b...

Page 7: ...gnal Lamp The supply of the load or the charging process will be stopped and the load detection will be deactivated by pressing the STOP button Additional to the display the operating status of the charger can be displayed via LED 1 to 3 or with a powerful glowing external signal lamp option on request Further information regarding accessories you will find under www deutronic com Beside the optic...

Page 8: ...ent I A Status errors Active mode DEVICE MENU CHARGE MENU SUPPLY MENU Operation Modes Language Menu AUTOMODE SUPPLYMODE CHARGEMODE U Imax DEUTSCH ENGLISH ESPANOL FRANCAIS ITALIANO BFL display IBFL BFL lock TBFL Short cell Display Version Cable Safety Autostop Man start Parameter Storage Umax Usrt Short circuit behaviour Tdel Cable resistance Automatic compensation AUTOSTOP MAN STOP AUTOSTART MAN S...

Page 9: ...operation has to be deactivated by selecting STOP 5 3 Main Screen Picture 2 main screen Screen display START STOP changes depending on the operation mode Display START DBL is on standby and can activate the load detection circuit for the displayed operation mode AUTO SUPPLY or CHARGEMODE by selection of START pressing the ENTER button The process will be started by recognized and valid load Displa...

Page 10: ...he code regarding to the button lock can be activated or predefined in the menu of the device by the user see chapter 5 5 6 Device Menu or depending on customized delivery specifications pin code be activated by factory default 5 5 Configuration menu By choosing the MENU line on the main screen see chapter 5 3 the configuration menu picture 4 will be displayed The desired operating parameters can ...

Page 11: ...UPPLYMODE e g motor vehicle electrical system without connected batteries CHARGEMODE In the CHARGEMODE it is possible to charge the battery built into a vehicle as well as a standalone battery Note Only use the charge mode after all parameters in the charge menu see chapter 5 5 4 are configured appropriately to the specifications of the battery manufacturer 5 5 2 Selection of language All availabl...

Page 12: ...output depends on the load condition in the operating status Note During SUPPLYMODE the output current limit can automatically be adjusted reduced via the dynamic output power and temperature control Parameter Description Figures range of adjustment U in V Output voltage 2 17 V or max 20 V on type DBL800 14 The height of the output current should be selected so that the connected consumers have su...

Page 13: ...nimum voltage of the battery this defines the voltage limit which must be exceeded by the battery before starting to charge 1 Imax in A Current limit Itri Ire Imax A The lower limit is dynamic and depends on the configured values Itri and Ire The possible maximum to reach depends on the power class of the device see data sheet 2 ATTENTION The current limit has to be checked and if necessary adapte...

Page 14: ...ns no batteries are accepted which show a lower voltage than 11 5 VDC Nevertheless if it is necessary to charge a motor vehicle battery with a lower voltage please switch from AUTOMODE in the operation mode CHARGEMODE 2 Current limit Imax If the configured current maximum Imax is available on the output depends on the load condition in the operating status Note During SUPPLYMODE the output current...

Page 15: ...aled BFL signalization is indicated via LED and connected to an external signal lamp when the output current is below Ibfl see chapter 8 ATTENTION If BFL LOCK is deactivated the BFL signal will be reset as soon as the output current increases BFL LOCK ON OFF Delay time Tbfl for BFL Signal After current is below Ibfl and the timer Tbfl has expired then the BFL status signal is permanent on until th...

Page 16: ...andard settings for the operating parameters of the charger are activated User When changing the factory settings the display user appears Note On the main screen refer to Picture 1 you can see in front of the parameter set number MAN START AUTOSTART The predefined operating mode starts automatically after network return during recognition of load or battery MAN START The user starts the device ma...

Page 17: ... 1 60 sec Note Switch on delay is working for both normal start up or start up via external control system CABLE R in Ω 0 0 250 ohm Displays resistance value for cable compensation can be configured manual START autom cable compensation During an ongoing automatically cable compensation 7 the display switches to STOP with pressing the ENTER button the process can be stopped DISPLAY SLEEPMODE ON OF...

Page 18: ...r controlling the output voltage the main screen see 5 3 shows the actual voltage at any time 4 SAFETY USRT SAFETY NOTE The charger is able to recognize a short circuit automatically and is thereby able to charge the output current down if a prescribed voltage wave short circuit voltage Usrt was fallen short of in the operating state on the output of the device The short circuit voltage parameteri...

Page 19: ...d with the device and furthermore the charging cables have to be shorted on the free ends without load with direct contact at the current carrying clamp shoe In order to perform the resistance measurement please navigate to the DEVICE MENU CABLE select START item and press the ENTER button the cable compensation is now running for about 30 seconds If the cable compensation has been performed succe...

Page 20: ...tive CABLE COMP Cable compensation mode is activated See chapter 5 5 6 Device Menu CELLCHECK The cell test is running only with activated short cell detection See chapter 7 Short Cell Detection instructions for application CHARGE The DBL is in operation mode battery charge Battery is charged CONTACT flashing Automatic load detection is activated the DBL checks if a battery or a resistive load is c...

Page 21: ...at reduced output power Ensure good ventilation Let the device cool down MAX TIME Stop after the preset limit value maximum charging time is reached Check battery load there might be a defect Cause of reaching the safety threshold may also be additional parallel loads e g light ignition navigation multi media systems etc NTC ERROR Defective temperature sensor Please contact the service station POL...

Page 22: ...tection failure free no relevant load may be connected in parallel to the charged battery Disconnect the battery from the vehicle before starting the short cell check For a reliable detection of defective batteries with shorted cells it is absolutely necessary to pre set the maximum amp hour for the battery before the charging operation starts The adjusted ampere hours should not be less than the ...

Page 23: ...blink Off Load Detect active Contact blink Load Detect active Contact blink SIGNAL 9 V1 41 205 and later Ext OFF Standby Device Error Fan NTC etc Application Error Status Status SIGNAL 2 Status Status Status Status Load Detect active Contact blink Device Error Fan NTC etc SIGNAL 3 V1 28 and later Load Detect active Contact blink Application Error Device Error Fan NTC etc Application Error SIGNAL 0...

Page 24: ...20 0 Fax 49 0 8707 1004 E mail sales deutronic com http www deutronic com DBL Operating Instructions MPC4 Last updated 03 12 2020 Page 24 of 26 9 Characteristic Curves Charging characteristic I Uo U Charging characteristic Remote ON OFF trickle and recharge ...

Page 25: ...nically the used equipment charging cables power cables signal lamp etc at regular intervals 11 Service Centre Repairs Please observe the following points To ensure a fast and smooth processing it is absolutely important that every device sent for repair has a fully filled out return service scripture in which for every device all relevant data e g address name contact person phone number etc as w...

Page 26: ...omer is responsible for the use of the device according to the specifications Regardless of the type Deutronic is not liable for damage incurred through the use of the device 13 Contact Deutronic Elektronik GmbH Deutronicstrasse 5 D 84166 Adlkofen Germany Tel 49 0 8707 920 0 Fax 49 0 8707 1004 E Mail sales deutronic com http www deutronic com D IPS and DEUTRONIC are registered trademarks of the De...

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