TecMate Optimate 6 TM380 Mode D'emploi page 6

STEP 1
Voltage
Selection
1.
Disconnect
battery.
2.
Select
charge
voltage.
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Wait until
LEDs #3,
#4, #5, #6,
#7 & #8
flash twice,
confirming
selection is
in memory.
4.
Reconnect
AUTOMATIC BATTERY CHARGER
battery.
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NOTE:
Selection
2V & 24V LEAD-ACID BATTERIES
remains
even if AC
12V
power is
lost.
24V
STEP 2
Protection
12V
14.4V
12V
14.4V
1a
14.7V
14.7V
1a
2
24V
12V
24V
28.8V
1a 1b
1b
2
29.4V
2
1b 2
STEP 3
Preparing
to charge
STEP 4
SAVE
State of
charge:
less than
50%
12V / 24V
4
LED #1a => 12V
1a
3
LED #1b => 24V
12V
LED #1a / 1b :
4
Confirms AC power
supply to the charger
LED #2 =>
2 4 V
- Lights together with 1 2 V
2
LED #1a or #1b when
1 b
a higher charge
1 a
voltage is selected.
12V
14.4V
1a
14.7V
1a
2
24V
28.8V
1b
2
29.4V
1b 2
6A
3A
LED #1a / #1b
flashing ON/OFF
28.8V
24V
29.4V
12V 24V
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8
24V 12V
Immediately following connection to a battery there may be a 1-2 second delay before
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charging progresses, during which time battery State Of Charge and ambient temperature is
measured to determine charge requirement and duration of the State Of Health test in STEP 7.
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LED #3 : RED
3
Changing voltage selection: Push and release the pushbutton switch.
The mode selection changes when the button is released. SAVE (#3),
1b
2
CHARGE (#4), OPTIMIZE(#5) and TEST (#6,7, 8) LEDs flash twice to
confirm selection is in memory, confirming your battery can now be
24V
connected.
LED #2 => : There are 2 different charge voltages for 12V /
5
5
24V lead-acid batteries.
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LED #2 OFF: 14.4V / 28.8V (2.4V / cell) - the standard charging
voltage suitable and safest for all lead-acid battery types.
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TIP: If you are not sure of your battery's charging requirements, choose
3
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this mode to avoid overcharging the battery.
LED #2 ON: 14.7V / 29.4V (2.45V / cell) - higher charging voltage
suitable only for specific sealed AGM (absorbed glass mat) flat plate or
12V / 24V
spiral cell batteries.
IMPORTANT: Selecting 14.7V (for 12V batteries) or 29.4V (for 24V
Ca/Ca
batteries) elevates charge voltage in STEP 5 & 6. Confirm battery charge
voltage requirement before selecting a higher charge voltage. Incorrect
selection can lead to overcharging and electrolyte loss through gassing
and can cause permanent damage.
Proceeding to charge: If the battery's voltage matches the voltage
12V 24V
selection the charge mode automatically activates and proceeds to
STEP 3. If it does not proceed, see STEP 2.
24V 12V
REVERSE POLARITY / incorrect battery connection (LED #1a and
#1b flashing together) : The charger is electronically protected so no
damage will result, and the output will remain disabled until the
24V
connections are corrected.
VOLTAGE SAFETY CHECK:
12V
12V (#1a) flashing: a battery with voltage exceeding 16V is connected
/ battery may be 24V.
24V (#1b) flashing: a battery with voltage below 18V is connected;
battery may be 12V or it may be a deep discharged 24V battery.
Action: Physically check battery. If nominal voltage is 12V, disconnect
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battery and select 12V.
If nominal voltage is 24V, push and hold pushbutton switch. After 3
seconds program will proceed to STEP 3.
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The SAVE mode engages if the battery state of charge was less
than 50% or the battery was diagnosed as sulphated.
Charge time: Minimum 15 minutes, maximum 2 hours.
A recondition charge is applied; current is delivered in pulses to prepare
the battery to accept normal charge and increase state of charge above
50%.
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