OPTIMIZER
TM
SX100-1
User’s
Manual
Xenotronix/TLI
3
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Before using this battery charger, make sure it is compatible with your battery. Refer to
the ratings on the battery charger, the specifications in this manual, and your battery
documentation. Charge only sealed or valve regulated, lead-acid, non-automotive,
maintenance free rechargeable batteries. Attempting to charge other types of batteries
may result in battery damage. If the battery is very hot or very cold, allow it to adjust to
room temperature before starting the charge.
Installation
For the best performance, mount the charger to a hard, flat, vertical surface near a
convenient power source and near the location of the battery to be charged (mounting
screws are not provided). Confirm the mounting surface is strong enough to hold the
charger in place using the screws you have selected. This charger should be located in a
dry location. A vertical mounting allows cooling air to flow through the charger and over
the heat sink fins. Do not operate the charger horizontally or it may over heat.
Battery Type Selection
A switch is provided for selecting between AGM (Odyssey) and Gel-Cell type batteries.
This switch should be set to your battery type before connecting the battery. If you
operate the switch during charge, if the charger is still in bulk mode (steady yellow LED),
then both the charge and float voltages will be changed. If the charger is in absorption
charge already (flashing yellow LED), of if it is already in float, then operating the switch
will only change the float voltage for the current charge.
Charge Program Switch
A switch is provided for selecting between the standard charge program and a special
program to be used in heavy-cyclic applications. The standard charge program is
recommended for all battery types, capacities, and applications - given adequate recharge
time. However, if you have a limited recharge time and the standard charge program is
not getting the battery charged in the time available, then the heavy-cyclic charge
program should be used. The charge mode should be selected before attaching the
battery, or during the bulk charge (steady yellow LED). The heavy-cyclic charge program
is not suitable for all battery types and capacities – consult your battery documentation.
Powering Up the Charger
Plug the charger into the proper power source as indicated on the unit. The charger does
not have a “power on” indicator and will not give any indications until a battery is
properly connected. To reduce sparks, the charger should be powered up before attaching
a battery. Otherwise, there may be a spark as the battery charges up the high frequency
capacitors inside the charger. In either case, the charger output remains off until a battery
is properly attached.
Attaching the Battery
Determine the battery polarity. Most batteries identify the positive terminal with a “+”
sign or the color red and identify the negative terminal with a “
−
” sign or the color black.
