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Intelligent Charging

FOR LEVCA MODELS DESIGNED TO CHARGE

LI-ION / LIPO TWO-WAY RADIO BATTERIES

User Manual

Part Number 

Description

LEVCA-M

Multi-directional dash mounting bracket with 4-hole AMPS mounting pattern.

LEVCA-MHD

Heavy duty floor mounting bracket with 4-hole AMPS mounting pattern.

TWC6M-VPA

Vehicle power adapter to connect LEVCA to a 12V or 24V outlet. Allows LEVCA
to be used “plug-and-play.”

Summary of Contents for LEVCA

Page 1: ...Intelligent Charging FOR LEVCA MODELS DESIGNED TO CHARGE LI ION LIPO TWO WAY RADIO BATTERIES User Manual ...

Page 2: ...e in a vehicle trailer or train LEVCA models are radio specific and provide a precision fit with the battery The model you have purchased is chemistry specific and will charge Li Ion or LiPo batteries only The label on the front of the LEVCA confirms the battery chemistries this model is designed to charge If you have questions about your LEVCA model contact your Power Products dealer or call 800 ...

Page 3: ...1 Topic Page Important Caution 2 Features 4 Installation 6 Charging A Battery 8 Status LED Summary 10 Battery Fault Conditions 11 Specifications 12 Warranty 13 Table of Contents ...

Page 4: ...le with your radio battery and battery chemistry before installing 3 Always charge new batteries completely before initial use Recycle batteries when they can no longer be used Caution 1 Do not charge a battery unless it is designed with overcharge protection 2 Do not discard unwanted batteries in the trash or incinerate Batteries exposed to fire or excessive heat may explode ...

Page 5: ...s 5 Do not open or make any modifications to the LEVCA Use only the DC power cable supplied 6 Always secure the radio or battery in the radio holder with the tie down strap before the vehicle trailer or train goes in motion 7 Make sure that the tie down strap securely holds the radio or battery but is not too tight An over tensioned strap could cause injury when released Caution continued ...

Page 6: ...4 LEVCA Features 6 5 4 2 3 7 8 9 1 ...

Page 7: ...unting bracket see Optional Accessories 3 Connection point for DC power cable 4 Alpha contact for reliable battery charging 5 Status LED orange red green 6 Hook for connecting tie down strap 7 Tie down strap 8 Screws and spacers for fastening LEVCA to vehicle 9 DC power cable with locking connector plug ...

Page 8: ...installed in areas where other in vehicle chargers will not fit 2 Run the DC power cable from the charger and connect it to the vehicle s 12V or 24V source Fully insert the DC cable plug into the connection point on the bottom of the charger then rotate the plug slightly to lock it in place 3 Place the battery in the charger to confirm it will properly charge If there are no issues fasten the char...

Page 9: ...unit 5 The tie down strap is properly sized to secure the radio in the charger Place the elastic cord over the top of the radio and attach the plastic clip to the retaining hook When charging a battery only the tie down strap can be made tighter by sliding the plastic clip up slightly and pulling the looped end of the elastic strap over the retaining hook Installation continued ...

Page 10: ...d switch vehicle power on and place a battery in the charger The status LED will illuminate ORANGE briefly then RED contin uously to indicate normal charging 2 If the charge status LED is RED and flashes a fault has been detected The flash pattern represents a specific fault condition See Fault Conditions for details 3 When the battery is charged to 80 of capacity the charge status LED will ...

Page 11: ...EVCA and a full charge will be maintained This maintenance feature will not damage the battery 5 The LEVCA will charge a battery when its temperature is between 0ºC and 45ºC When a battery s temperature is outside this range the LEVCA will monitor the temperatureand resume charging once the batterytemperature is within the 0ºC to 45ºC range Charging A Battery continued ...

Page 12: ...shing ORANGE Battery cannot be charged because 1 temperature is below 0 C 32 F or above 45 C 113 F or 2 chemistry is not compatible with charger Solid RED Normal battery charging Flashing RED See Fault Conditions Flashing GREEN Battery charge level approximately 80 Solid GREEN Battery fully chaged and in maintenance mode ...

Page 13: ...ged Battery voltage is below the minimum level required 2 Times Battery contact is open and current is not passing through the positive and negative terminals of the battery Check compatibility of the battery 3 Times Over current condition caused by battery short circuit Charging immediately terminates ...

Page 14: ...ºC 32ºC 113ºC Charger Input 10V 30V DC 1 0A minimum Charge Rate Up to 1000 mA DC Power Cable 16AWG 3A in line fuse 3 0m 9 8 Charger Contacts High impact and vibration tolerant alpha contact Contact Cycle Life Minimum 20 000 Weight 245g 0 5 lbs Dimensions L x W x D 113mm x 66mm x 57 3mm 4 4 x 2 7 x 2 3 ...

Page 15: ...ir respective directors officers or employees be liable for any damages beyond repair or replacement as described above including without limitation indirect incidental or consequential damages For service under warranty return the product along with dated proof of purchase to the dealer where purchased or to Power Products If returning directly to Power Products follow these instructions Send to ...

Page 16: ...rectional dash mounting bracket with 4 hole AMPS mounting pattern LEVCA MHD Heavy duty floor mounting bracket with 4 hole AMPS mounting pattern TWC6M VPA Vehicle power adapter to connect LEVCA to a 12V or 24V outlet Allows LEVCA to be used plug and play Optional Accessories Charging Solutions For Professionals Logic Chargers By Power Products 2170 Brandon Trail Alpharetta GA 30004 www powerproduct...

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