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Remote Control Option
A remote control panel may be connected to the battery charger using a 9-pin D-connector
that attaches to the side of the battery charger. The remote control panel and D connector
are part of the remote control option. The remote control panel allows the unit to be operated
remotely as well as duplicating all the diagnostic indicators and audible alarm.
REMOTE CONNECTOR
This connector is located on the side of the unit. Important: To prevent the possibility of High
Voltage Electrical Shock, do not power up the battery charger unless all wiring from the unit to
the remote is securely connected. Do not remove the dust cover from the DB-9 connector if the
remote is not being used.
IMPORTANT: This remote is to be used
only on Battery Chargers manufactured by
Analytic Systems.t
Equalize Option
The purpose of the Equalize Option is to deliberately overcharge the battery at a low rate of
current to ensure that all cells are fully charged and to reduce the chance of sulfation of the
battery. During the Equalize cycle, the cells, which are fully charged, will produce Hydrogen
gas, and the cells, which are undercharged, will be brought up to full charge. An Equalize
cycle should be done once every 2-3 months, or whenever battery capacity appears to be
diminished. The Equalize Option also includes a battery temperature sensor to compensate the
charging voltage for battery temperature, as well as to shut the charger down if the battery
should become overheated. A 2nd temperature sensor can be added to allow monitoring of
both batteries if the charger is connected to 2 banks of batteries.
An Equalize cycle can be initiated at any time by simply pressing the equalize start button
located next to the ON/OFF switch. This button is deliberately recessed to prevent accidental
operation. It is most easily pressed by using a ballpoint pen. If the charger is in the middle
of charging the battery (the Charging LED is on), the Equalize LED will flash. Once the main
charging cycle is complete, the Equalize cycle will begin and the Equalize LED will stay on all
the time. If the Charging LED is off when the button is pressed, the Equalize cycle will begin
immediately.
