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PRT-CTRL-SE
Protege SE Integrated System Controller
Installation Manual | June 2017
4.6
Battery Backup
It is recommended that a minimum of a 7Ah battery is used as the main battery backup. From the accessory
bag provided, connect the battery housing connector to the battery connector on the Controller. Connect the
spade terminals to the battery as shown in the diagram below. Connection of the battery in reverse will not
damage the Controller but will cause the electronic battery fuse (5A fast blow) to open. Prolonged reverse
connection can cause damage to the Controller.
UL
ULC
Please refer to the section Maximum Total Output Current : UL and ULC Installations for specific
requirements on complying with UL and ULC installation standards.
Servicing of the battery circuit and replacement of lithium battery must be done by a trained
technician.
Follow battery manufacturer instructions for installation, testing and maintenance.
Gel Cell Backup Baery
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AC
AC
ST
TP
TP
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BA
TT
Battery Connection
The battery test procedure uses a special algorithm to prevent deep discharge and increase battery endurance.
A dynamic battery test is performed every ten minutes (default) when AC power is present. A battery trouble
zone alarm will be generated if the battery is either disconnected or shows poor capacity. Battery fault
conditions will activate the battery trouble zone.
If AC is not present, the Controller will monitor the battery for a low voltage level and will activate the battery
trouble zone. The next dynamic battery test will occur 30 minutes after AC power has been restored. This delay
allows the battery to achieve optimal charging during the first 30 minutes that power has been restored to the
unit. Once the first test is completed the dynamic testing will return to the programmed value (default 10
minutes).
When power is first applied to the Controller, a dynamic battery test will be performed after 30 seconds. This
allows the status and condition of the battery to be detected. On completion of this first test, the default testing
period of 10 minutes will be resumed. This is a programmable setting in the Controller panel options. The test
period can be changed as required by setting the battery test time in the Controller Configuration Menu.
Warning: Only attach standard lead acid batteries. Do not connect the battery wires or battery
housing connector of the Controller to any other ancillary device (siren, lock or mag clamp etc).
Connection may cause erroneous faults or serious damage to the Controller and will VOID ALL
WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES.