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S W I T C H M O D E
BATTERY CHARGER
Applicable to 230VAC units only
®
Before charging, read
instructions carefully!

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Summary of Contents for Curtis 1620S

  • Page 1 manual 1 6 2 0 S W I T C H M O D E BATTERY CHARGER Applicable to 230VAC units only ® Before charging, read instructions carefully!
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    9. WARNING – To protect the operator from serious injury and the battery from damage, Curtis recommends using a fast blow fuse rated for a minimum of 32V and a maximum of 30A between the battery and the charger.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 1. MODEL ENCODEMENT ......page 1 2. TEChNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ....page 1 3. INSTALLATION ..........page 7 4. OPERATION ........... page 8 5. TROUBLEShOOTING ......... page 9 6. MAINTENANCE ........... page 10 Curtis 1620 Manual...
  • Page 4: Model Encodement

    292L x 165.0W x 73.0h Weight: 2.8kg 2.3 Connections AC Power Inlet: IEC 320/C14 Programming Port: Molex 39-01-2040 For use with Curtis Instruments’ Model 1311 handheld programmer only. Function SEC_RTN +12V Motor Controller Inhibit: Molex 39-01-4030 60mA max. current. Function...
  • Page 5 Figure 1), I 1 VI 2 a (Equalize Mode, see Figure 2) and IV 1 V 2 (Float Mode, see Figure 3). For definitions of the variables mentioned in this section, refer to Table 1. Curtis 1620 Manual page 2...
  • Page 6 If the battery is not used, its voltage will slowly drop due to self-discharging. When battery voltage reaches Restart Voltage (Vrst), the 1620 will turn back on and fully charge battery again. Curtis 1620 Manual Curtis 1620 Manual page 1...
  • Page 7 (2) Equalize Time-Out (Tto) is reached. Once one of these two possibilities occur, charging will stop and the 1620 will set itself to Off Mode; the charger remains in standby until restart voltage (Vrst) is reached. Curtis 1620 Manual page 4...
  • Page 8 2A. If current drops to 2A, the charger will again enter standby mode. The charger will continue this cycle of standby/ reactivation until power is removed or until the Model 1311 programmer is con- nected. Curtis 1620 Manual Curtis 1620 Manual page 1 page 5...
  • Page 9 Error Charge cycle stopped, 2 seconds off, repeats, Green off refer to troubleshooting section. No indicators on Off/Error Charger is unplugged, otherwise refer to troubleshooting section. – 0.5s on, 0.5s off – 0.5s on Curtis 1620 Manual page 6...
  • Page 10: Installation

    3.5 Charger should not be installed in locations which restrict airflow to the unit. 3.6 The circuit supplying power to the charger should be rated at a minimum of 15A for a 120VAC circuit, or for 5A for a 230VAC circuit. Curtis 1620 Manual Curtis 1620 Manual page 1 page 7...
  • Page 11: Operation

    1311. Note 2: The Model 1311 handheld programmer is available with different con- nectors. Be sure to use a 1311 with the 4 pin Molex connector. Conact a Curtis sales office for assistance.
  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    20sec after power is removed and then charger can be restarted). Alternately, connect the Model 1311 handheld programmer to the charger until it has completed its boot up phase, then disconnect the programmer. Curtis 1620 Manual Curtis 1620 Manual page 1...
  • Page 13: Maintenance

    Excess dirt or grime may be removed from the unit by wiping it with a cloth dampened with water. Although Curtis chargers are equipped with a fan designed to last the life of the charger, exposure to harsh environments – such as dusty condition, grease, chemi- cals, etc.
  • Page 14 (Tcmax) 1 Accuracy is calculated as percentage of the maximum setting. 2 Items in bold are as they appear in the display of the 1311 handheld programmer. Table 1. Programming page 1 page 11 Curtis 1620 Manual Curtis 1620 Manual...
  • Page 15 +/- 1hr The maximum amount of time the charger has to complete a charge cycle and enter standby mode. Failure to complete charge in the allotted time will result in a fault mode. g Parameters Curtis 1620 Manual page 12...
  • Page 16 CURTIS INSTRUMENTS, INC. 200 Kisco Avenue, Mt. Kisco, NY 10549 • Tel: (914) 666-2971 • FAX (914) 666-2188 www.curtisinst.com is a registered trademark of Curtis Instruments, Inc. Specifications subject to change without notice © 2005 CURTIS INSTRUMENTS, INC. 53033 REV E 12/07...

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