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6.  UNIT OPERATION 

Unit ON/OFF 

A Unit ON/OFF switch is located at the DC Input/Output panel of the unit. Switch to ON position to 
activate the charger and switch to OFF position to turn the unit off when not in use.  

Understanding the Charging Mechanism 

The  Charger  is  powered  by  the  battery  connected  to  House  Battery  (CH1).  The  unit  requires  a 
minimum  of  8Vdc  to  operate.  The  unit  display  will  turn  off  automatically  to  save  power  when  the 
two Input channels CH2 and CH3 are out of operating range.  

Operating from an Alternator/Start Battery (CH3) 

Normal Operation 

Alternator/Start Battery (CH3) 

12V INPUT Source 

24V INPUT Source 

Input Voltage Range 

10.5V 

– 16.0V 

21.0

– 32.0V 

Normal Start-Up Voltage (Note A) 

> 13.2V 

> 26.4V 

Normal Under Voltage Recovery Voltage (Note A) 

> 12.8V 

> 25.6V 

Control Terminal 

> 10.5V forces CH3 input to the Low Start-Up and Low-

Under Voltage recovery settings. 

Low Start-Up Voltage (using Control Terminal or Manual 
Over-ride setting) (Note B)
 

> 12.3V 

> 24.6V 

Low Under Voltage Recovery Voltage (Note B) 

> 12.0V 

> 24.0V 

De-Rated Voltage (with load) (Note C) 

11.5V 

23.0V 

Under Voltage Shutdown (with load) 

10.5V 

21V 

Over Voltage Shutdown 

16.0V 

32V 

Over Voltage Recovery 

15.5V 

31V 

Input Battery System Reset Voltage (Note D) 

< 7V 

< 7V 

Maximum Input Current (CH3) 

DMT1230/2430

: 30A 

DMT1250

: 50A 

DMT1230/2430

: 30A 

DMT1250

: 50A 

Note  A: 

When the battery is charging  through CH3 with normal operation (not through either manual or automatic  override 

setting), the charger will charge for 3 minutes, it will then rest for 5 seconds to verify the CH3 Input voltage. 

 

During the 5 seconds rest period, if  the measured voltage is > Normal Under Voltage Recovery Voltage (> 12.8Vdc on a 
12V Input system or > 25.6Vdc on a 24V Input system), the unit will continue the charging cycle through CH3. 
If  the  measured  voltage  on  CH3  is  <  Normal  Under  Voltage  Recovery  Voltage  (<  12.8Vdc  on  a  12V  Input  system  or  < 
25.6Vdc  on  a  24V Input  system),  the  unit  will  switch  back  to  charge  from  CH2  (PV)  until CH3  returns  to  Normal  Start-Up 
Voltage (13.2V on a 12V Input System and 26.4V on a 24V Input system).  
Also,  during  the  3  minutes  charging  process,  if  the  measured  terminal  voltage  drops  below  the  Under  Voltage  de-rate 
voltage (11.5V for a 12V Input system, 23V for a 24V Input system), the charger will start to de-rate the output current. This 
function is used to compensate for the use of long or thin wire between the Input Battery System and the unit terminals. If 
the input voltage continues to drop below the Under-Voltage Shutdown Voltage (10.5V for a 12V Input system and 21V for 
a 24V Input system), the charging process will terminate and the unit will switch back to charge from CH2 (PV). It will only 
switch back to CH3 if the CH3 voltage returns to 13.2V on a 12V Input system or 26.4V on a 24V Input system.  

Note B: 

When the unit has activated the battery charging process using the Control terminal or using the Manual Override 

through the unit setting, the input voltage specification is reduced. It has the same charging process but with the Low Start-
Up Voltage set to > 12.3V (from 13.2V) on a 12V Input system and > 24.6V (from 26.4V) on a 24V Input system. This feature 
is designed to be used for vehicles fitted w

ith “Smart Alternators”.

 

If the measured voltage on CH3 is <12.0 Vdc (<24Vdc on a 24V Input system), the unit will disconnect from the vehicle 
source and switch back to charge from CH2 (solar if installed) until the CH3 voltage returns to >12.3Vdc on a 12V Input 
System (>24.6V on a 24V Input system).

 

The Low Under Voltage Recovery Voltage is set to > 12V (from 12.8V) on a 12V Input system and > 24V (from 26.4V) on a 
24V Input system. During the 5 second rest period, if the input voltage returns above 12V/24V, it will continue the charging 
process and if the input voltage does not return to > 12V/24V, it will switch back to charge from the Solar - CH2 (if connected) 
until the Start - CH3 input has returned to the Low Start-Up voltage of 12.3V on a 12V Input system and 24.6V on a 24V Input 
system.

 

Note C: 

During the 3 minutes charging process, if the measured terminal voltage drops to below the Under Voltage de-rated 

limit (11.5V for a 12V Input system, 23V for a 24V Input system), the charger will start to de-rate the charger current. This 
function is used to compensate for the use of long or thin cable between the Input Battery System and the unit terminals. If 
the voltage continues to drop to below the Under-Voltage Shutdown limit of (10.5V for a 12V Input system and 21V for a 24V 
Input system), the charging process will terminate and the unit will switch back to charge from CH2 (Solar if installed). It will 
only switch back to CH3 if the CH3 voltage returns to 13.2V on a 12V Input system and 26.4V on a 24V Input system. 

 

Note D: 

The CH3 DC Input (Alternator/Start Battery Input) can accept a 12V or 24V Input battery with an alternator system. 

When the unit is first connected, the unit will measure the input voltage. If the voltage is > 17V, it will assume it is connected 
to a 24V Input Battery/Alternator system. If the voltage detect is < 17V, it will assume it is connected to a 12V Input 
Battery/Alternator system. Once detected, it will store this into the microprocessor and it will only be erased if the Input 
battery is disconnected or if the measured Input Voltage drops to < 7Vdc.  

Operating from an PV Solar Array/ Panel (CH2) 

Normal Operation 

PV Solar Array/Panel (CH2)

 

PV Input Voltage Range 

14.5 - 50V 

PV Input Under Voltage Shutdown 

< 14.5V 

PV Input Under Voltage Recovery 

15.0V 

PV Input Over Voltage Shutdown 

> 50.0V 

PV Input Over Voltage Recovery 

≤ 48.0V 

PV Charging Mechanism 

MPPT type (approx. 97% efficiency) 

Maximum Input Current 

30A 

(*Note)

 

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Страница 2: ...against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may c...

Страница 3: ...ents 1 INTRODUCTION 5 2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 5 3 UNDERSTANDING THE UNIT 5 4 INSTALLING THE CHARGER 8 5 CONNECTING THE CHARGER 8 6 UNIT OPERATION 10 7 SPECIFICATIONS 16 8 WARRANTY 17 Appendix A1 18 Appe...

Страница 4: ...on WARNING Explosion hazard Do not use the unit in the vicinity of flammable fumes or gases such as propane tanks or large engines Avoid covering the ventilation openings Always operate unit in an ope...

Страница 5: ...the input of multiple sources you can be assured of charging your batteries whenever underway or when the sun is shining on your solar array As dictated by battery manufacturer recommendations deep cy...

Страница 6: ...er for equalization recommendations Bulk Absorption Absorption Float Stage Current Setting The Bulk Absorption Bulk Abs and Absorption Float Abs Float Stage current settings are based on the House Bat...

Страница 7: ...the highest available current setting for battery protection Program Type House Battery Bank Voltage and Current Setting WARNING FIRE HAZARD When choosing the Program Battery type you can set to a wi...

Страница 8: ...ertically Battery Terminals facing downwards to provide adequate drip protection Use the base of the charger as a mounting template to mark the positions of the fixing screws Drill the 4 fixing holes...

Страница 9: ...e Battery bank Connect the CH1 terminal to the negative terminal of the House Battery Bank Make all the and wire connections on CH2 Solar Array Panel and CH3 Alternator Start battery See more details...

Страница 10: ...eturns to 13 2V on a 12V Input system or 26 4V on a 24V Input system Note B When the unit has activated the battery charging process using the Control terminal or using the Manual Override through the...

Страница 11: ...e i e 13 2V 12 3V on 12V CH3 battery system or 26 4 24 6V on 24V CH3 battery system under Normal Priority mode respectively and it is not the charging source of the House Battery bank yet It will chan...

Страница 12: ...ven better a one indicating engine running to the Control terminal of the charger so to make sure that the Override Mode is activated only when the engine alternator is running This automatic setting...

Страница 13: ...oltage is automatically adjusted as per the following table Measured Battery Temperature Automatic Battery Charging Voltage Adjustment from 25 C Flooded and GEL type AGM type 25 C 0 027V C 0 021V C 25...

Страница 14: ...Please notice that using a jumper to connect the positive terminal of CH 1 and CH 2 will stop the control and regulation functions of the house battery Therefore keep this temporary bypass to increase...

Страница 15: ...low 15 5V 31V respectively This may be due to charging from another charging source i e Another solar controller or AC battery charger with either an excessively higher voltage regulation setting or a...

Страница 16: ...200 uA Battery Temperature Setting Low Normal High automatically overridden with optional BTS Efficiency 95 Minimum Operating Voltage 8 0 Vdc 16 0 Vdc DC Input Solar Array Panels CH2 Solar Input Volta...

Страница 17: ...epresentative if products are deemed non working or malfunctioning the product may be returned to the purchasing store within 30 days of original purchase Any defective unit that is returned to manufa...

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