Balance charger/discharger for nicd/nimh/lithium/pb batteries (24 pages)
Summary of Contents for Thunder TDR02020
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CONGRATULATIONS ON THE PURCHASE OF YOUR THUNDER DC TO DC BATTERY CHARGER. For your personal safety, read, understand and follow the information provided in this instruction manual and on the battery charger. This specialty 12 Volt battery charger is a sophisticated multi stage charger, utilising fully automatic computerised control, designed to charge most 12 Volt Gel, Lead Acid and Calcium batteries.
FEATURES & BENEFITS • Heavy duty aluminium case. • Microchip monitoring and control. • Fully automatic high frequency multi stage charging. • Pulse mode technology that reduces oxidation, and minimises temperature equating to longer battery life. • Unit will automatically change charge rate mapping for GEL, AGM and standard Lead Acid.
IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS FOR AUTOMOTIVE 12 VOLT USE ONLY, NOT TO BE USED WITH DRY CELL BATTERIES. To avoid any personal injury, please read the following safety instructions. This battery charger is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision.
Connect the auxiliary battery to the output terminal of the charger, ensure the correct size cable is used to prevent any voltage drop (see specification The TDR02020 will prioritise the vehicle input over the solar input so while the table on next page).
OUTPUT FUSE RATING 12.2V-17V *When fitting the TDR02020 to a caravan, the cable will need to be connected to the towing Note: If voltage increases over 17V the vehicle with a suitable heavy duty connector such as a 50A “Anderson” connector or similar.
INTEGRATED LED DIAGRAM The TDR02020 uses an integrated LED display for easy reference of your auxiliary battery state of charge and indicator lights. These functions include; • Solar (green LED) • Reverse polarity (orange LED including alarm) • Faulty battery (red LED)
WIRING DIAGRAM As your auxiliary battery charges, its state of charge is reflected by the Thunder This percentage charge will be affected by loads that are attached to the auxiliary logo illuminating in 10% increments. A percentage charge is also shown in green.
Stage 3, and work it’s way over 12.6V the Thunder DC-DC goes to stage 6. back through the stages). Note: If battery is determined to be faulty the Thunder DC-DC will stop charge. Stage Charging...
SOLAR CHARGING MODE Stage 1 - Direct Solar Energy: Charges the battery until the battery voltage reaches 14.5V, switches to stage 2. Stage 2 - Overpressure Pulse Charging: When the battery voltage is lower than 14.5V, charger pulses for one sec on and one sec off. This will occur for two hours, or until 14.5V average is reached (whichever comes first).
WARRANTY TERMS & CONDITIONS When you acquire or fit a Thunder product you have the peace of mind in knowing that it is backed by a comprehensive 12 month warranty against defects in materials & workmanship. The Thunder warranty is provided in additional to any rights you may have under the Australian Consumer Law.
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