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Operation
3.1
Starting the A36D
All equipment is shipped from the factory fully checked and adjusted based on the model number. Do not make
any adjustments unless the equipment has been powered-up and the settings have been determined to be
incorrect.
Factory Settings
The factory settings of the A36D are based on the model number. Unless otherwise specified, all chargers are set
at the factory with the following settings:
Parameter
Lead Acid
VRLA
Nickel Cadmium
Delay (sec.)
Float Voltage
2.25 V/C
2.25 V/C
1.40 V/C
Equalize Voltage
2.35 V/C
2.27 V/C
1.55 V/C
Low DC Voltage
2.0 V/C
1.30 V/C
5
Low DC Voltage Reset
8% of the Low DC Voltage threshold
Low DC Current
1% of shunt size
5
Low DC Current Reset
Dependent on output current rating
Overload
Dependent on output current rating
5
Overload Reset
5% of the Overload threshold
Current Limit
115% of nominal output current
5
High DC Voltage
2.45 V/C
1.60 V/C
5
High DC Voltage Reset
5% of the High DC Voltage threshold
High Voltage Shutdown
2.50 V/C
1.65 V/C
20
Battery End of Discharge
1.75 V/C
1.10 V/C
5
End of Discharge Reset
5% of the End of Discharge threshold
Equalize Timer Mode
Automatic Equalize Off (Mode P0)
Equalize Time
8 Hours
Table 9 –
Factory Default Values
NOTE:
V/C – Volts per Cell, LA – Lead Acid, VRLA – Valve Regulated Lead Acid, NC – Nickel Cadmium
3.1.1 Checking the Installation
Before attempting to start up the A36D, check and verify that all connections are correct. Check that all
terminations and contacts are tightened securely. Check that the transformer is set for the correct input voltage
and that the input frequency matches the nameplate or the charger. Check that the battery/load voltage matches
the DC output voltage on the nameplate of the charger.
