SENS EnerGenius® DC Compact Technical Manual
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9
OPERATION
9.1.
Charging Algorithms
The charger uses charging algorithms appropriate for different battery types. The charging algorithm for
each battery type includes various combinations of Float mode,
Dynamic Boost™
mode, and HELIX mode,
as described in Table 17. See following sections for descriptions of each charging mode.
Table 17
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Charging Algorithms
Battery Type
Charging Algorithm
Float
Mode
Dynamic
Boost Mode
HELIX
Mode
FLA
NCD
VRLA
9.1.1.
Recharging Batteries
After a battery has been discharged, the charger will enter Dynamic Boost mode if this mode is
enabled (see section
).
The charger’s output voltage setpoint during
Dynamic Boost mode
increases to the boost voltage value (see section
). If the battery is deeply discharged, DC
voltage will remain below the boost voltage setpoint until the charger’s output current drops
below its rated maximum. Charging in the boost mode continues until the Dynamic Boost control
system ends the boost mode or the boost time limit expires (boost time limit set to 24 hours by
default). After operating in boost mode the charger switches to Float mode (see section
). If
HELIX mode is enabled the charger will enter HELIX mode after operating in Float for a short time.
9.2.
Float Mode
Float mode is used to maintain stationary batteries in a fully charged state. When the charger is in Float
mode the output voltage is maintained at the float voltage setting. See the inside cover label for original
factory configuration float value.
Table 18
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Factory Float Voltage Settings
Configuration
Code*
Battery Type
Float Voltage
(V / Cell)
GEN
AGM
2.27
FLA
2.22
NCD
2.38
MAR
VRLA
2.27
AGM
2.22
NCD
2.38
NGN
VRLA
2.27
AGM
2.22
NCD
2.38
PSP
N/A
2.00
*Configuration Code displayed on charger label.
9.3.
Dynamic Boost™
Mode
Dynamic Boost is an advanced method of boost charging that automatically computes during each
recharge the optimal time for the charger to remain at the boost voltage, before transitioning back to
the float charge mode. Dynamic Boost automatically adjusts for differing battery sizes, depths of
discharge, varying load, battery age and other variables. Dynamic Boost
mode safely maximizes recharge
performance while cutting risks of both overcharging and undercharging associated with manual or