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Operation
The BCA610 is designed for simple and intuitive operation. Before operating, make sure this
unit is properly installed and connected. See
Installation
for more information.
To charge a battery
1. Select the type of charging profile using the Stage Select switch on the top panel.
See
Charging Profiles
for more information.
2. Move the Power Switch to ON. The alarm buzzer will sound and the LOW VOLTAGE
OUTPUT LED will glow red briefly, then the POWER LED will glow green.
3. The CHARGING LED will glow green and the unit will charge the battery at the voltage
and current listed on the label.
4. Once the battery is fully charged, the CHARGING LED will turn off. The unit will maintain
the battery at full charge for as long as it is connected.
To adjust the charging voltage
1. Disconnect the battery temperature sensor(s) from the unit, if connected.
2. Move the Power Switch to ON.
3. Loosen the two screws and remove the cover plate on the top panel to access the output
voltage adjust potentiometer.
4. Using a small flat-blade screwdriver, rotate the potentiometer.
5. The charging voltage can be adjusted over a range of ±10%. Rotate the potentiometer clock-
wise to increase the output voltage; counterclockwise to decrease the charging voltage.
6. Using a voltmeter or multimeter, check the charging voltage at the battery terminal.
7. When satisfied with the new voltage, return the cover plate to its original position, rein-
stall the screws and reconnect the battery temperature sensor(s)
To end operation
1. Move the Power Switch to OFF.
2. Wait for all the LEDs stop glowing.
3. Once all of the LEDs are off, it is safe to disconnect the unit from the power source and
battery. The unit is now ready for storage or service.
