Important Safety Instructions Before using this equipment read all manuals and other documents related to this unit and other equipment connected to this unit. Always have a copy of a units manual on file nearby, in a safe place; if a replacement copy of a manual is needed it can be found at the www.lamarchemfg.com.
In the unlikely event of internal damage, please inform the carrier and contact La Marche for advice on the risk due to any damage before installing the product. Verify that you have all the necessary parts per your order for proper assembly.
Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ........................ii Table of Contents ............................. iv 1. Ultra Series Charger General Description .................... 5 Standard Features ..........................5 Table 1 – Front Panel Overview ....................... 5 2. Installation ............................6 ...
Ultra Series Charger Description General Description The La Marche Ultra Series charger is a high performance charger, which utilizes high frequency technology. It is specially designed to meet the requirements of charging ultra capacitors, as well as to charge the batteries used in Engine starting applications. The charger provides protection against battery reverse connection, high DC voltage, input voltage variation and surges.
Refer to figure 2 for mounting dimensions. Figure 2 – Mounting Dimensions After the Ultra series charger is mounted, the input, output and alarm connections can be made. Electrical Connections Unscrew the front cover to access the Input, Output and Alarm connectors. See the Figure 3 and Figure 4 in section 3.1 and 3.2 on the next page for reference.
Input AC Connections Connect AC wiring to the equipment per the image shown below. Refer to section 3.3 for recommended wire sizes. Figure 3 – Input Connections Output DC Connections Connect Ultracap/battery DC cables to the equipment per the image shown below. Refer to section 3.3 for recommended wire sizes.
Power Cabling Guide Use the following formulas and tables to determine proper wire size for minimal voltage drop. Table of Conventions = Cross section of wire in circular MIL area = Ultimate drain in amperes = Conductor loop feet MaxAmp = Maximum allowable amperes for given voltage drop = Allowable voltage drop = 11.1 for commercial (TW) copper wire (KS5482-01)
Table 4 – Alarm Relay Logic INPUT/OUTPUT PROTECTION: AC Input Fuses: The Ultra Series charger is equipped with two AC input fuses. DC Output Fuse: The Ultra Series charger is equipped with one DC output fuse. Refer to unit specifications (Section 7) for fuse size information.
Temperature Compensation Ultra Series charger is equipped with an External Temperature Compensation feature. The charger is provided with the compensation circuit and a 24 foot long temperature probe. The natural voltage of the battery changes as a function of temperature change. As the Ultracap/ battery temperature rises, the effective voltage of the Ultracap/battery decreases.
Operation 5.1. Front Display Panel : Figure 7 – Front Display Panel (A) LCD Panel: Displays the status and output parameters of the system. In normal operation the parameters displayed are as follows: ● Charger Output Voltage ● Charger Output Current ●...
Once all AC, DC and alarm connections have been made, apply AC power by closing the upstream AC breaker. The unit will automatically power up. At the initial startup the ULTRA SERIES CHARGER will run at the default settings (26 Volt Output for 24V units and 13 Volt output for 12V units; current Limit is set to 105%).
5.3 User Menu: Symbols: # Default Value Press MENU/ENTER button to advance to the right and EXIT ( button to navigate to the left. Use UP/DOWN buttons to navigate between settings and settings values.
If this message appears on the display, please Comm. Fail consult La Marche technical support team. Note: If any of the above mentioned or any other fault condition continue to occur, please contact La Marche technical support at 847-299-1188.