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Introduction
This chapter describes the standard features of a Truecharge2 Battery
Charger, as well as its protection features. It also provides information on
the different parts of the Truecharge2 Battery Charger.
Truecharge2 Battery Charger
The Truecharge2 Battery Charger
ships
with the following items:
•
one Truecharge2 Battery Charger unit,
•
owner’s guide,
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rubber boots for DC terminals,
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nuts and washers (M6) for DC terminals and ground stud,
•
strain relief clamp for AC input cables
1
,
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three crimp connectors for AC wiring
1
.
Standard and Protection Features
The Truecharge2 Battery Charger provides the following standard features:
•
up to three
2
full current rated outputs,
•
battery monitoring functions,
•
correct charging voltage for batteries when connected to almost any
single phase AC power outlet in the world,
•
low electromagnetic interference (EMI),
•
automatic charge resumption, if required, after AC power interruption,
•
programmable custom charge settings
3
,
•
fully discharged battery charging
4
,
•
ability to operate two Truecharge2 Battery Chargers in parallel mode
with the use of the optional remote panel.
The Truecharge2 Battery Charger provides the following protection
features:
•
battery reverse polarity protection via user-replaceable output fuse(s),
•
AC input out-of-range derating and shutdown,
•
ambient over-temperature derating and shutdown,
•
battery over-charging protection,
1.Not included with IEC models of Truecharge2 Battery Chargers.
NOTE:
Keep the carton and packing material in case you need to return
the Truecharge2 Battery Charger for servicing.
2.Each output can charge different batteries that either have the same chemistry or can
tolerate the same charge sequence and voltage/current ratings.
3.The charger can be programmed with custom charge setpoints using PC interface.
This programming can only be done using a special configuration tool operated by
Xantrex or a designated OEM.
4.The charger can initiate charging a non-damaged but zero voltage battery.
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