PARAMETER 5:
PULSING MODE
Programmable values:
A) WSa - Automatic Algorithm
[7-8 hours]
[I=22-26% of C]
B) Wa – Finishing Charge 2 Hours
[10-12 hours] [I=15-26% of C]
C) Wa – Finishing Charge 3 Hours
[10-12 hours] [I=15-26% of C]
D) Wa – Finishing Charge 4 Hours
[10-12 hours] [I=15-26% of C]
E) Wa – Finishing Charge 5 Hours
[10-12 hours] [I=15-26% of C]
F) Wa – Finishing Charge 6 Hours
[10-12 hours] [I=15-26% of C]
G) Wa – Finishing Charge Proportional 25% [10-12 hours] [I=15-26% of C]
H) Wa – Finishing Charge Proportional 33% [10-12 hours] [I=15-26% of C]
I) Wa – Finishing Charge Proportional 50% [10-12 hours] [I=15-26% of C]
J) Wa – Finishing Charge Proportional 66% [10-12 hours] [I=15-26% of C]
K) Wa – Finishing Charge Proportional 75% [10-12 hours] [I=15-26% of C]
Default value:
Usually specified at the order. If not specified, default value is D).
Notes:
This parameter allows to adjust the finishing rate of the charger, depending on the matching Current VS Capacity
that has been chosen at the order. The proper setting of this parameter is useful to maximize the electrical efficiency of the
system, and to minimize the temperature rise of the battery during the finishing charge.
EXAMPLE 1:
If the battery capacity is 600 Ah and the time available for charging it is 10-12 hours, the recommended
Black Diamond charger should have a nominal current of 100A ( ~16% of C), and the default curve D
(Wa Finishing charge 4 hours) will be correct.
EXAMPLE 2:
If the battery capacity is 420 Ah and the time available for charging it is 7-8 hours, the recommended
Black Diamond charger should have a nominal current of 100A ( ~25% of C), and it should be programmed to operate
with charge charging curve A (WSa – Automatic Algorithm).
EXAMPLE 3:
If the battery capacity is 720 Ah and the time available for charging it is 7-8 hours, the recommended
Black Diamond charger should have a nominal current of 120A ( ~16% of C), and the default curve D
(Wa Finishing charge 4 hours) will be correct.
PARAMETER 6:
EQUALIZE INTENSITY
Programmable values:
from 1 to 8 hours
Default value:
2 hours
NOTE:
This parameter allows to adjust the duration of the weekly Equalize cycle. In most of the cases the default value
of 2 hours works well, but sometimes it can be useful to modify this setting, depending on the status of the battery and on
the operating cycle.
IMPORTANT:
The battery will be equalized only during the programmed time window (See parameters 10 and 11). If the
Equalize time window is not set, or it’s set too short, the battery will not receive a sufficient Equalize.
PARAMETER 7:
DATE AND TIME
Programmable values:
Day/Month/Year, Hour/Minute
Default value:
Eastern Time (GMT-5)
NOTE:
It’s fundamental to keep the Real Time Clock set to the correct date and time, in order to use all the time base functions.
It’s necessary to adjust the Clock manually in Daylight saving time periods.
The Charger calculates the Day of the Week automatically.
PARAMETER 8:
START TIME WINDOW
Programmable values:
From 00.00 to 23:59
Default value:
From 00.00 to 23:59
NOTE:
This parameter sets a time window during the day in which the charger is allowed to start a new charge cycle.
If a battery is connected outside of this time window, the charger will remain in stand-by mode until the programmed Start
time will be reached. Once the charge cycle has begun, this time window is not considered anymore.
