Installation And Safety Instructions; Led Indicator - Energic Plus UBC Manuel D'installation Et D'utilisation

Battery charger UBC

Installation and safety instructions

Battery charger UBC has been designed to provide safety and reliable. It is necessary to observe the
following precautions in order to avoid damage to persons and to the battery charger:
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Read the installation instructions contained in this Manual carefully. For further information put the
Manual in a proper place.
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Fix the battery charger to a stable surface through the appropriate holes inserted on the fixing flanges.
In case of installation on a vehicle it is advisable to use antivibration supports.
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Preferably the charger should be installed in the vertical position with the fan facing up. The horizontal
installation is allowed. Never install in the vertical position with the fan facing down.
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Ensure all ventilation ports are not obstructed, to avoid the overheating. Do not put the battery charger
near heat sources. Make sure that free space around the battery charger is sufficient to provide
adequate ventilation and an easy access to cables sockets.
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Protect the battery charger from ingress of water. Do not pour liquids inside the case.
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Verify that the available supply voltage corresponds to the voltage that is stated on the battery charger
name plate. In case of doubt, consult a retailer or local Electric Supply Authority.
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For safety and electromagnetic compatibility, the battery charger has a 3-prong plug as a safety
feature, and it will only fit into an earthed outlet. If you can not plug it in, chances are you have an
older, non-earthed outlet; contact an electrician to have the outlet replaced. Do not use an adapter to
defeat the earthing.
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To avoid damaging the power cord, do not put anything on it or place it where it will be walked on. If
the cord becomes damaged or frayed, replace it immediately.
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If you are using an extension cord or power strip, make sure that the total of the amperes required by
all the equipment on the extension is less than the extension's rating.
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Disconnect the mains supply before connecting or disconnecting the links to the battery.
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To recharge Lead Acid batteries: WARNING: Explosive Gas – Avoid flames and sparks. The battery
must be positioned in a correctly cooled place.
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Do not use to charge batteries installed on board of thermal engine cars.
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Avoid recharging of non-rechargeable batteries.
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Verify that the nominal voltage of the battery to be re-charged corresponds to the voltage stated on
the battery charger name plate.
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Verify that the selected charging curve is suitable for the type of battery to be re-charged. In case of
doubt, consult Your retailer. Energic Plus HF will not accept any responsibility in case of mistaken
choice of the charging curve that may cause irreversible damage to the battery.
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In order to avoid voltage drop, thereby assuring 100% charge at the battery, the output cables must
be as short as possible, and the diameter must be adequate for the output current.
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Do not try to service the battery charger yourself. Opening the cover may expose you to shocks or
other hazards.
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If the battery charger does not work correctly or if it has been damaged, unplugged it immediately
from the supply socket and from the battery socket and contact a retailer.
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LED Indicator

Alarms
The flashing LED shows that an Alarm situation has occurred:
Condition
GREEN flash
RED-YELLOW flash
RED-GREEN flash
RED-YELLOW-GREEN
flash
YELLOW-GREEN flash
When there is an alarm the battery charger stops supplying current.
Battery
A battery is characterised by two sizes: tension and capacity.
Tension:
Each element has a nominal tension, which depends on the type of battery (no
matter what size).
In order to reach higher tension, many elements are connected in series, so
creating a "BATTERY" of elements.
The number of elements is calculated by dividing the nominal tension of the
battery for the tension of each single element in the table:
Capacity:
It is the quantity of electric charge that the batteries can supply to an external circuit before the tension
decreases under the final limit value and it is obtained by multiplying the intensity of the discharging
current I, expressed in ampere (A), for the discharging time t expressed in hours (h): C = I x t
The traction battery capacity is normally referred to the discharging system of 5h: C5 = I x 5h.
The capacity values that can be recharged by the battery chargers can be found in the description of the
Charging Curve (this value is not present in the curves able to charge any capacity).
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This device is in conformity with the Low Voltage directive 73/23/EEC
and EMC directive 89/336/EEC and their further modifications.
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Battery charger UBC
RED LED shows that the battery is in initial charging phase.
YELLOW LED shows that the battery charger has reached 80% of charge.
GREEN LED shows that the battery has reached 100% of charge.
Further information can be found in the description of the Charging Curve.
Example: the RED LED on blinking indicates a constant tension phase.
Alarm Type
Phase 1 have a duration in excess of the maximal
Timeout
allowed. (Verify the battery capacity).
Loss of output Current control. (Failure of the control
Battery Current
logic).
Battery not in conformity (verify the nominal voltage)
Battery Voltage or loss of output Voltage control. (failure of the control
logic).
Overheating of semiconductors. (Verify the fan
Thermal
operation).
An unavailable configuration has been selected
Selection
(Verify the selector's position)
Description (Action)
Nominal
Type
Tension
Pb 2 V/cell
NiCd 1,2 V/cell
NiMH 1,2 V/cell
NiZn 1,714 V/cell
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