TDMC+ Teledyne Dual Mode Charger
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Example 2: The Teledyne 7638-44 battery is a 24V, 44 Ah battery, 2A charge:
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The battery capacity is 44Ah, round to 45.
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Divide 45/2 = 22.5
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22.5 is not evenly divisible by 5, round 22.5 down to 20.
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On the table, select the same row as in (1), select the next column to the right, observe
the answer 20 is to the right of 45.
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Go! Button:
User initiated
charge cycle
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After confirming charger configuration, press the button in Screen Section F to start the
charge cycle.
Details of the Two Stage Charge Mode
1.
Stage 1: Constant Current
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Bulk Charge
With the battery in a discharged state, charging
initiates in constant current mode. Current is
maintained at user specified current as the battery
voltage increases. The charger automatically
progresses to Stage 2 based upon the battery
voltage. This stage is allowed a maximum of 6 hours.
2.
Stage 2: Constant Voltage
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Absorption
When the battery voltage has reached the 16 or 32V
set-point, charging continues in constant voltage
mode for the selected duration. Voltage is
maintained as the charging current decreases.
3.
Charge Complete
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The charge cycle is complete
Two Stage Charge Algorithm