HPX30 User’s Manual
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less, of its maximum rated current. In the constant voltage mode the unit is regulating
voltage and the battery is being properly charged. When the indicator first changes from
yellow to green the battery should be more than 80% charged, depending on battery size.
It may take an additional 16-24 hours to finish charging the battery to 100%. To insure a
full charge and to help your battery keep its full capacity, we recommend the charger be
left connected to the battery at all times. There is little danger of overcharging the battery
if the above precautions are followed.
If AC power is lost, then the battery must fully support the load. To prevent battery
damage from over-discharging, we recommend the use of a low voltage disconnect
(LVD). The LVD will cut off the load from the battery when the battery is discharged
and, after AC power has been restored, the LVD will automatically reconnect the load
after the battery has received a partial charge.
This charger can support a continuous load up one half of its rated output current. For
example: If the unit is rated for 1 A it will support a continuous load of 0.5 A. This will
leave enough power to keep the battery properly charged and to recharge a discharged
battery in the event of a power failure.
If the load is not continuous, it can be greater than the maximum continuous load
specification. However, when operating with a higher current load the battery may not
keep its charge and may begin to discharge. The load must be shut off intermittently to
insure the battery is kept charged and to allow the charger to cool down.
If the load is greater than the maximum rated output current of the charger, the battery
will become discharged. Allow for adequate recharge time.
BATTERY CHARGER SPECIFICATIONS
Output Ratings (standard calibration):
Model
HPX30-012P200 HPX30-24P100
Charge Amps
2 A
1 A
Maximum Continuous Load 1 A
500 mA
Voltage
13.60 VDC
27.20 VDC
Other Models (standard calibration):
Charge Amps
see marking label
Maximum Continuous Load ½ of Charge Amps
Voltage
2.267 V/Cell
