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3. CONFIGURING THE BATTERY CHARGER
3.1 Selecting the correct charge program
The image in chapter 2.4 showed the location of the rotary selector, which is used to select
the desired charge program. The charge program selection depends on the type of battery
that needs to be charged. Each battery type has its own typical bulk and float charge
voltages. When your battery type or optimal charging voltages are still not available in the
standard list, you can select rotary position ‘0’ and setup the battery charger using the TBS
Dashboard for Windows software. This software is included in the optional TBSLink to USB
Communication Kit (art.# 5092120), which also contains an isolated interface box required to
connect the Omnicharge to a PC. Using TBS Dashboard, all available parameters can be
edited, and it is also possible to edit or create your own battery charge programs.
!
CAUTION
Invalid battery type settings can cause serious damage to your batteries and/or connected
battery loads. Always consult your battery’s documentation for the correct charge voltage
settings.
In de following table, all settings are explained.
Selector
position
Battery
type
Voltage (12V/24V) and maximum timer settings
Position 0
Custom
(empty
from
factory)
The voltage settings for this position are empty. Connect the
charger to a PC running TBS Dashboard and create a custom
charge program to save on this position. If not, the charger will
return a battery error when the selector is set to ‘0’.
Position 1
Flooded
(factory
default
setting)
Absorption voltage = 14.40V or 28.80V
Float voltage = 13.50V or 27.00V
Equalize voltage = 15.80V or 31.60V
Max. bulk time = 8hrs
Max. absorption time = 4hrs
Position 2
GEL
Absorption voltage = 14.20V or 28.40V
Float voltage = 13.50V or 27.00V
Equalize voltage = equalize not available
Max. bulk time = 8hrs
Max. absorption time = 4hrs
