Enerdrive DC2DC Owner's Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Enerdrive Manuals
  4. Battery Charger
  5. ePOWER DC2DC
  6. Owner's manual

Enerdrive DC2DC Owner's Manual

Epower
Hide thumbs Also See for DC2DC:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Owner's Manual

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the DC2DC and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Related Manuals for Enerdrive DC2DC

Summary of Contents for Enerdrive DC2DC

  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Optional Remote Display Connection Battery Wiring: Connecting The Batteries The Right Way 7. UNIT OPERATION Understanding The Charging Mechanism Operating From An Alternator (CH3) DC Input (CH2 - Solar / PV) Page 2 Enerdrive ePOWER DC2DC Battery Charger Owners Manual (Rev. 2.02)
  • Page 3 Understanding The Protection Features Charging A Dead Battery Understanding The Display Codes 8. SPECIFICATIONS 9. WARRANTY Two Year Limited Warranty Return and/or Repair Policy Limitations 10. Appendix A1 11. Appendix A2 12. Appendix A3 Notes (Record Your Serial Number) www.enerdrive.com.au Page 3...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Product Number Product Description EN3DC30 ePOWER DC2DC Battery Charger 12V / 30Amp *ePOWER DC2DC Battery Charger Owners Manual Rev. 2.02. This Manual applicable to all units with serial number prefix EN. Service Contact Information ENERDRIVE PTY LTD Unit 11, 1029 Manly Road Tingalpa, Queensland, Australia 4173 Ph: 1300 851 535 / Fax: 07 3390 6911 Email: support@enerdrive.com.au...
  • Page 5 Enerdrive products. The sole and exclusive liability to Enerdrive, regardless of the form of action, shall not exceed the purchase price of the Enerdrive products described here in www.enerdrive.com.au...

  • Page 6: Warnings

    Battery Charger contains no user serviceable parts. See Warranty section for how to handle product issues. Do not install the Enerdrive ePOWER DC2DC battery charger in any vehicle engine bay or confined area where heat build up may occur. WARNING: Shock Hazard.
  • Page 7 WARNING Explosion Hazard! DO NOT use the Enerdrive ePOWER DC2DC Battery Charger in the vicinity of flammable fumes or gases (such as gas bottles). AVOID covering the ventilation openings. Always operate unit in an open and well ventilated area. Prolonged contact to high heat or freezing temperatures will decrease the working life of the unit.

  • Page 8: Product Description

    3. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The Enerdrive ePOWER DC2DC Battery Charger is a multistage, multi-input battery charger to charge different types of batteries commonly installed in either boat’s, caravan’s, 4WD’s or commercial vehicle’s. Enerdrive’s ePOWER DC2DC Battery Charger package includes the following items;...

  • Page 9: Understanding The Unit

    DC loads. Multistage Charging Process The ePOWER DC2DC Battery Charger is a fully automatic, set and forget charger. It is designed to quickly and accurately recharge your deep cycle batteries utilising charger algorithms that help to maximise the life of your specialised deep cycle batteries.

  • Page 10: Battery Charger Voltage

    Note 1: Equalisation setting can only be used on flooded battery type selection only. See more details on Procedure to Equalise the Flooded Battery. Note 2: Charger will terminate charging when charging current drops to below the set charger termination value. Page 10 Enerdrive ePOWER DC2DC Battery Charger Owners Manual (Rev. 2.02)

  • Page 11: Battery Bank Size Recommendation

    To activate the battery bank must be in float, and manually activated. A typical drive will not be long enough for the DC2DC function to complete the process. The MPPT Solar function may provide enough time for Equalisation, but the best recommendation will be an AC powered battery charger.

  • Page 12: Installing The Charger

    5. INSTALLING THE CHARGER WARNING Enerdrive recommends that all wiring be done by a skilled technician to ensure adherence to the best practice standards for on-board DC electrical installations. Failure to follow these instructions can damage the unit and could also result in personal injury or loss of life.

  • Page 13: Mounting The Charger

    • Use the base of the charger as a mounting template to mark the positions of the fixing screws. • Drill the 4 fixing holes and place the Charger in position and fasten the unit to the mounting surface. 160mm www.enerdrive.com.au Page 13...

  • Page 14: Connecting The Charger

    All wiring must conform or exceed the recommendations stated in this manual (page 16). This is a Dual Input device. Different cable sizes are required for the alternator input, solar array input and the DC2DC charger to battery connection. Page 14...

  • Page 15: Dc2Dc Battery Charger Connections

    DC2DC Battery Charger Connections Remote Display Port Battery (Remote Display Temperature Sold Separately) Sensor Port Unit Ground IGNITION BATTERY INPUT BATTERY INPUT SOLAR INPUT SOLAR INPUT BATTERY OUTPUT BATTERY OUTPUT Start Battery Solar Array House Battery www.enerdrive.com.au Page 15...

  • Page 16: Recommended Cable Length, Size And Fuse Protection

    50amp Maxi Fuse or Circuit Breaker no greater than 20cm from source From Alternator Battery battery. Fusing recommended no greater than 20cm from input to DC2DC From Solar Panels Charger. Typically 15amps per solar panel (consult your panel specifications for further details).

  • Page 17: Battery Wiring: Connecting The Batteries The Right Way

    TEMPERATURE SENSOR REMOTE CABLE CABLE (INCLUDED) (SOLD SEPARATELY) This diagram is for a referance only. No cables, fuse/breakers, batteries or solar panels are supplied with this unit. Local rules and regulations should be followed when installing this unit. www.enerdrive.com.au Page 17...

  • Page 18: Unit Operation

    CH3 returns to Normal Start-Up Voltage (13.2V on a 12V System and 26.4V on a 24V system). Also, during the 3 minutes charging process, if the measured terminal voltage drops below Page 18 Enerdrive ePOWER DC2DC Battery Charger Owners Manual (Rev. 2.02)
  • Page 19 < 17V, it will assume it is connected to a 12V Input Battery/Alternator system. Once detected, it will store this into the microprocessor and it will only be erased if it is Input battery is disconnected or if the measured Input Voltage drops to < 7Vdc. www.enerdrive.com.au Page 19...

  • Page 20: Dc Input (Ch2 - Solar / Pv)

    Maximum Input 500W *See note *Note: The recommended maximum solar wattage input for the DC2DC Charger is 500w. You can however “overdrive” the MPPT controller. Please note that doing this is partially an economic decision. You can install more power than the controller can use and this will contribute to better power availability.

  • Page 21: Understanding The Display And Function Keys During Normal Operation

    • During equalisation operation on flooded battery only, the numerical section on the display will show a flashing ‘eq’ indicating the equalisation process is in progress and it will not show the battery voltage or the charging current. www.enerdrive.com.au Page 21...

  • Page 22: Digital Display

    • The selected battery type icon is always ON at all times during the whole charging process. • ‘Priority’ Icon turns ON when the alternator terminal is connected to high or the unit is set to ‘Manual Override’ mode. Page 22 Enerdrive ePOWER DC2DC Battery Charger Owners Manual (Rev. 2.02)

  • Page 23: Button Functions

    The preferred method is to use the automatic override method by connecting the ignition source to the ignition terminal of the DC2DC charger. • With Flooded Battery Type setting, press and hold the “SET“ and “SEL“ buttons together for more than 5 seconds will force the charger into Equalized Mode and it will start equalizing the flooded battery.

  • Page 24: Automatic Override Function

    The sensor senses the battery temperature and overrides the manual temperature settings and makes small adjustments to the charging voltage. If using lithium batteries, leave temp setting “NOR” (Normal) and leave temp sensor disconnected. Page 24 Enerdrive ePOWER DC2DC Battery Charger Owners Manual (Rev. 2.02)

  • Page 25: Procedure To Set Or View Charger Setting

    (Lo, Nor, Hi) setting. If using lithium batteries, leave temp setting “NOR“ (Normal) and leave temp sensor disconnected. Procedure To Set Or View Charger Setting Follow the procedure or sequence in Appendix A1 and A2 (see back of this manual) to set or view the charger setting. www.enerdrive.com.au Page 25...

  • Page 26: Procedure To Equalise Flooded Batteries

    5 seconds will force the charger to go into to Equalized mode and it will start equalizing the flooded battery. Please note the battery mode setting has to be set to ‘Flooded’ battery type in-order to have this function activated. Page 26 Enerdrive ePOWER DC2DC Battery Charger Owners Manual (Rev. 2.02)

  • Page 27: Understanding The Protection Features

    CH3 Input Voltage Check This will display for 5 seconds every 3 minutes while charging from the alternator input (CH3) and is normal operation when the charger is checking the under voltage recovery limit (see page 18 for details). www.enerdrive.com.au Page 27...
  • Page 28 • This may also happen if your solar panels are inside in a shed with a skylight or Hi Bay Lights running or outside under Flood Lights. If you find this is happening with your unit when stored, we recommend fitting a DC Breaker to the output of the DC2DC and turning it off when the unit is not in use/storage.
  • Page 29 When the battery temperature sensor is > 58°C, the unit will shut down to protect the batteries. The unit will return back to normal charging once the battery temperature sensor is < 56°C. • Check to make sure the batteries are not hot. • Make sure the batteries have good ventilation. www.enerdrive.com.au Page 29...

  • Page 30: Specifications

    10.5 - 16VDC / 21 - 32VDC Dimensions Height x Width x Depth 242mm x 172mm x 74mm Unit Weight 1.85 Kg Shipping Weight 2.17 kg Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice. Page 30 Enerdrive ePOWER DC2DC Battery Charger Owners Manual (Rev. 2.02)

  • Page 31: Warranty

    If such a unit is returned more than 30 days but less than two years from the purchase date, Enerdrive will repair the unit or, at its option, replace it, free of charge. If the unit is repaired, new or reconditioned replacement parts may be used, at manufacturer’s option. A unit may be replaced with a new or reconditioned unit of the same or comparable design.

  • Page 38: Notes (Record Your Serial Number)

    Fill in the details below for your reference and convenience. Serial Number: Date of Purchase: Purchased From: Page 38 Enerdrive ePOWER DC2DC Battery Charger Owners Manual (Rev. 2.02)
  • Page 39 Notes: www.enerdrive.com.au Page 39...
  • Page 40 ENERDRIVE PTY LTD Unit 11, 1029 Manly Road Tingalpa, Queensland, Australia 4173 Ph: 1300 851 535 / Fax: 07 3390 6911 Email: support@enerdrive.com.au Web: www.enerdrive.com.au...

Table of Contents

Save PDF