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The REDARC
SMART BATTERY CHARGER (SBC)
is a “set and forget” four stage charger that automatically
brings and maintains 100% charge to Lead Acid and Calcium content batteries. Being a Smart battery
charger, it is controlled by a microprocessor, which is constantly checking the charging process. A battery
will last longer and charge faster when charged using the Four Stage process.
WARNINGS
For safe operation, please ensure compliance to the following points.
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If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly
qualified person in order to avoid hazard.
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The charger is designed to charge batteries constructed with 6 cells only.
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The charger must only be plugged into an earthed mains socket outlet.
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For in-vehicle charging,
1. The battery charger must be connected first to the battery terminal which is not connected to the
vehicle chassis. The other connection is to be made to the chassis, remote from the battery and fuel
line. The battery charger is then to be connected to the supply mains.
2. After charging, disconnect the battery charger from supply mains. Then remove the chassis
connection and the battery connection, in this order.
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The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision.
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Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
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This appliance is not intended for permanent mounting into a vehicle.
KEY FEATURES
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Charges Standard, Calcium, AGM or Gel Lead Acid batteries (User Selectable via push button switch)
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Reverse polarity connection protection, charging commences after the battery has been connected
correctly
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Output short circuit protection
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Battery overcharge protection
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Faulty battery cell detection and safe charge termination
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4-Stage Charging Pattern with timeout protection
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Initial self test on power up
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Over temperature shut down
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Latest switch mode design
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Designed and manufactured in Australia for Australian conditions
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Safety and EMC compliance
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Light and ultra compact
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Recharges batteries to 100% capacity
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6.0 CHARGING TIME AND BATTERY CAPACITY
The charging time is dependant on a number of conditions including the ambient temperature and the
general condition or age of the battery. However it is primarily dependant on how many Amp-Hours need to
be put back into the battery to restore full charge, rather than the battery capacity itself. For example, a 50%
discharged 45Ah battery requires 22.5Ah to be restored, while a 50% discharged 70Ah battery requires 35Ah
to be restored. (Note: Due to inefficiencies in the battery, approximately 10% more is required to be delivered
by the charger in practice). Based on the wide variety of conditions, the charger can be expected to restore
approximately between 1 and 3 Amp-Hours per hour of charge.
To determine if a charger is too big for your battery, use the rule of thumb that the maximum battery charge
current should be typically between 10% and 20% of the battery Amp-Hour rating. i.e. for a 50Ah battery, the
typical maximum charging current should be less than 20% of 50Ah = 10A.
As a safety precaution, the maximum charge time has been limited to 25 hours. Please refer to “Ready
indicator (Green) Flashing” in section 3.1 for a description of what happens if the charge cycle does time
out.
7.0 WARNING:
IN CAR CHARGING
In the Calcium battery selection mode the charger can achieve a maximum voltage of 33V, the following
precautions should be taken:
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Vehicle ignition must be OFF
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Vehicle lights must be OFF
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Accessories must be OFF. This includes mobile telephones, radios and sound systems, DVD players and
any other non ignition activated accessories installed.
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Be sure any caravans or boats connected to the vehicle, where the battery is being charged also have
all their electrical systems turned off. A good precaution is to disconnect the trailer / caravan plug from
the towed vehicle.
Most new vehicles can tolerate this voltage without damage to the vehicle electrical system. To ensure that
your electrical system will tolerate this maximum charging voltage, please contact your vehicle service
centre.
8.0 SPECIFICATIONS
ELECTRICAL:
PHYSICAL:
AC Input Voltage:
216- 265V AC
Dimensions:
165 x 140 x 60 mm
Frequency:
50 Hz
Weight:
1.55Kg
Input Fusing:
2A Slow Blow
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Output Fusing:
5A
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Storage Temperature:
-10ºC to + 70ºC
EMI/RFI:
AS/NZS CISPR14-1:2003
Operating Temperature:
-5ºC to + 50ºC
Safety:
AS/NZS 3108
Efficiency:
>79%
Nominal Output Voltage:
24V
Output Voltage Range:
24 - 33V
Output Current Range:
0 - 2.5A
Output Power:
80W
Output Ripple:
< 1% at full load
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Not user serviceable
