DESCRIPTION & USE
INTRODUCTION
The Powertech IQ range of chargers is designed to recharge
24V, 36 V or 48 V batteries, depending on the version
supplied, from a single-phase mains supply. The micro -
processor-controlled unit automatically recognises the
battery (voltage, capacity, charge level, etc.) and very
effectively analyses its condition for optimum handling.
Several charging profiles are available (vented lead/acid
batteries, VRLA batteries (XFC FLEX), gel batteries or WF200
batteries) depending on the configuration selected by the
user. The capability for desulphation, equalisation and
refresh charging is also included.
EXTERNAL COMPONENTS
Presented below:
Ref.
Function
1.
Ventilation louvres.
2.
Display and control panel
3.
AC input cable.
4.
Battery cable.
5.
Wall mounting frame.
6.
Case retaining screw.
7.
Navigation button – Stop/Start button of the charger
8.
USB
9.
Option connector (Electro-valve, BSI, Ethernet…).
Figure 1:
Principal components of the charger.
CONTROL PANEL
Incorporates the Display and the Control Panel. See
Chapters “The Menus” and ”Using the charger” to get
more detailed information.
LCD Display
The display is fitted with 5 different colours indicating the
status of the charger:
Functions of keys
The keys offer the following general functions:
Key
Function
Navigation in the menu.
Start/End of list (Press 2 seconds)
The central button is equipped with
a two-coloured LED Green/Red
(Green: charger is waiting, Red charger
operating)
GREEN/RED
Stop or Start of charge
Selection of active menu or validation
of value stored
Cancel the value stored
(Press 2 seconds)
Start an equalisation charge.
Access to a sub-menu.
Access to the menus (press 3 seconds)
Close the window.
UNPACKING
The charger is delivered with the following:
•
3 m AC mains cable.
•
3 m DC battery cable.
•
This technical manual.
MECHANICAL INSTALLATION
The charger must be mounted in a vertical position. For
wall mounted chargers, the bottom of the charger must be
at least 0.60 m from the floor and/or the charger below
and the top of the unit at least 1.0 m from the ceiling. The
minimum distance between two adjacent chargers must
be 0.30 m.
See paragraph
Recommendations and avoid areas where
the chargers may be splashed with water, or saline
environments.
The charger is held by 4 x M6 screws suitable for the type
of support. The drilling pattern is depending on the charger
model. Refer to technical data.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
Single phase input
Connection to the mains supply will be 230V AC single
phase and must be connected using a suitable plug and
adequately sized circuit breaker (not included). Current
requirements in Amps are indicated on the charger
information plate.
Battery output
It is essential to ensure correct polarity. However, reversed
polarity will result in blowing the output fuse, inability to
charge and the fault code
DF2
to be displayed.
See Fault
Codes.
Connection to the battery should be done using the cables
supplied:
•
RED cable: battery POSITIVE.
•
BLACK cable: battery NEGATIVE.
FACTORY SETUP
The charger is delivered with a factory setup as follows:
Profile: As
ordered
Output DC cable length:
3 m
Configuration: As
ordered
Automatic equalisation:
No
Delayed start enabled:
No
002
FUNCTION
Waiting status until battery connected
Battery on charge
Alternating, on charge and defect pump
Battery charged
Charger faults DF1, DF2, DF3, TH
COLOUR
Dark blue
Light blue
Light blue Orange
Green
Red
