TecMate Optimate solar TM523-6 Mode D'emploi page 8

4. If the battery is deeply discharged (and possibly sulphated), remove from the vehicle and inspect the battery before connecting
the charger for a recovery attempt. Visually check the battery for mechanical defects such as a bulging or cracked casing, or signs of
electrolyte leakage. If the battery has filler caps and the plates within the cells can be seen from the outside, examine the battery
carefully to try to determine if any cells seem different to the others (for example, with white matter between the plates, plates touching).
If mechanical defects are apparent do not attempt to charge the battery, have the battery professionally assessed.
5. If the battery is new, before connecting the charger read the battery manufacturer's safety and operational instructions carefully. If
applicable, carefully and exactly follow acid filling instructions.
LED INDICATIONS
LED 1 – SOLAR
LED 2 – RED – Discharged / SAVE
LED 3 – YELLOW –Needs charge / CHARGE
LED 4 – GREEN – Battery ready / OptiMate 365 maintenance
A. BATTERY MONITOR MODE - Battery connected without solar panel OR solar panel and battery is connected, but no sun: Three
LEDs (#2, 3, 4) indicate 5 possible battery charge levels. Results before SOLAR charging starts in the morning, can be deemed
most accurate.
NOTES: A battery's charge level is directly proportional to the voltage measured across the terminals. Accuracy improves once the
battery has cooled to room temperature and has not received further charge for at least 6 hours or more. Environment
temperature affects voltage, the result will worsen as the temperature falls further below 15°C / 60°F. Some batteries brands may
have slightly different voltage and % charge parameters.
The LED corresponding to the battery condition will flash every 3 seconds. The Green 'charged' LED has two indication modes for
different types of lead-acid batteries.
LED:
#4 Green (double flash)
#4 Green (single flash)
#3 yellow
#2 red & #3 yellow
#2 red
B. CHARGE MODE - Solar panel connected, no battery connected: Solar LED will light if the solar panel can deliver charge.
Solar panel AND battery connected : LED #1 flashes when charge current is being delivered to the battery. Speed of flashing
corresponds to current delivered i.e. fast means high current, slow means low current (cloudy conditions or battery is not
accepting high current).
LED 2, 3 or 4 indicate charge progress whilst SOLAR LED #1 is flashing.
CHARGE MODE:
LED ON:
LED #2 (RED)
SAVE
LED #3 (YELLOW)
CHARGE &
OPTIMIZE
LED #4 (GREEN)
MAINTAIN
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OPERATION
Voltage: STD / flooded battery
12.7V+ 100%+
12.5 – 12.7V 90 - 100%
12.3 – 12.49V 61 - 90%
12.1 – 12.29V 40 – 59%
Less than 12.1V Less than 40%
Description:
Battery save mode in progress - battery is deep discharged / sulphated or
voltage at connection was less than 12.3V. Max. time: 2 hours
BULK CHARGE - maximum charge current up to 14.4V
OPTIMIZE - final charge is delivered for minimum 10 minutes. Charging may
continue if the battery requires further charging. Charge time is affected by
strength of sun and size of battery.
The battery is being maintained up to a maximum voltage of 13.6V.
1 2 3
AGM / hi performance
91% or more
61 – 90%
41 – 60%
20 – 40%
Less than 20%
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