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Waeco PerfectCharge MCA1215 Installation And Operating Manual

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  • Page 1 PerfectCharge MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 Battery charger Installation and Operating Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Explanation of symbols MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 Please read this instruction manual carefully before installation and first use, and store it in a safe place. If you pass on the product to another person, hand over this instruction manual along with it. Table of contents Explanation of symbols .

  • Page 3: General Safety Instructions

    MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 General safety instructions CAUTION! Safety instruction: Failure to observe this instruction can lead to injury. NOTICE! Failure to observe this instruction can cause material damage and impair the function of the product. NOTE Supplementary information for operating the product. General safety instructions The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage in the following cases: ...

  • Page 4: General Safety

    General safety instructions MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 General safety DANGER!  In the event of fire, use a fire extinguisher which is suitable for electrical devices. WARNING!  Only use the device as intended.  Disconnect the device from the mains: –...
  • Page 5 MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 General safety instructions Safety when installing the device DANGER!  Never mount the device anywhere where there is a risk of gas or dust explosion. CAUTION!  Ensure that the device is standing firmly. The device must be set up and fastened in such a way that it cannot tip over or fall down.
  • Page 6 General safety instructions MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 NOTICE!  Use ductwork or cable ducts if it is necessary to lay cables through metal panels or other panels with sharp edges.  Do not lay the 230 V mains cable and the 12 V DC cable in the same duct.
  • Page 7 MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 General safety instructions NOTICE!  Make sure the air inlets and outlets of the device are not covered.  Ensure good ventilation. Safety precautions when handling batteries WARNING!  Batteries contain aggressive and caustic acids. Avoid battery fluid coming into contact with your body.

  • Page 8: Intended Use

    Disconnect all connections and all consumers from the battery before removing it. Intended use The WAECO PerfectCharge MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 battery charger can charge or supply a retention voltage to batteries which are used to generate power in vehicles or on boats.

  • Page 9: Scope Of Delivery

    MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 Scope of delivery Scope of delivery Quantity Description Battery charger 230 V power cable Installation and operating manual Check before starting up the device that all parts are available belonging to the scope of delivery. Accessories Available as accessory (not included in scope of delivery): Description Item no.

  • Page 10: Technical Description

    Technical description MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 Technical description The low weight and compact construction of the battery charger allow for easy installation in mobile homes, commercial vehicles or motor and sailing yachts. It charges batteries that are used on board vehicles or boats to generate power or supplies them with a retention voltage so that they do not discharge.
  • Page 11 MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 Technical description Connections and controls MCA1215 TEMP/LIN1 LIN2 1 2 3 STATUS DC OUTPUT AC INPUT MCA1225/1235 TEMP/LIN1 LIN2 1 2 3 4 STATUS DC OUTPUT AC INPUT...
  • Page 12 Technical description MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 No. in Explanation/function fig. 1, page 11 Mains connection LIN2 bus connection TENMP/LIN1 bus connection CN2 socket for Alarm and Fan Status LED DIP switch Battery terminals (+) Battery terminals (–) Starter battery connection MCA1215/1225/1235 No.
  • Page 13 MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 Technical description Battery charging function The charging characteristics are referred to as modified IU0U characteristics. 100 % 1: I phase (bulk) At the beginning of the charging process, the flat battery is charged with a constant current (100% charge current) until the battery voltage reaches the charging voltage.

  • Page 14: Installing The Device

    Installing the device MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 5: U phase (float) After the U0 phase, the battery charger switches to conservation charging function (U phase). If DC loads are connected, they are powered by the device. Only if the power required exceeds the capacity of the device is this surplus power provided by the battery.
  • Page 15 MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 Installing the device  Do not install the device above batteries, because they can emit corrosive sulphur fumes that will damage the device. NOTICE! Before drilling any holes, make sure that no electrical cables or other parts of the vehicle can be damaged by drilling, sawing and filing.

  • Page 16: Connecting The Device

    Connecting the device MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 Connecting the device Connecting to battery and power supply Connecting the battery Observe the following instructions when connecting the battery: CAUTION!  Avoid coming into contact with the battery fluid.  Batteries with a cell short circuit may not be charged, as explo- sive gases may form due to overheating of the battery.
  • Page 17 MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 Connecting the device Charge versions MPC01 MCA-HS1 (IBS) MCA-RC1 MCA-TS1/MCA-HS1 (IBS) fig. 4, page 17 fig. 5, page 17 Battery sensor Perfect Control Remote control Temperature sensor MCA-HS1 (IBS) MPC01 MCA-RC1 MCA-TS1 or Battery sensor MCA-HS1 (IBS) –...
  • Page 18 Connecting the device MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 Charging the battery ➤ Connect the battery to the “DC OUTPUT” socket of the MCA battery charger.  Make sure the polarity of the connections is correct. Charging the starter battery ➤ Connect the starter battery to the “ESB” socket of the MCA battery charger.
  • Page 19 MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 Connecting the device Charging using the remote control MCA-RC1 (accessory) NOTE The length of the RJ-11 cable may not exceed 7 m. MCA-RC1 Sleep Mode On / Off MCA-RC1 ➤ Insert one end of the RJ-11 cable into the socket (fig. 6 3, page 19) of the MCA-RC1.

  • Page 20: Wiring Diagrams

    Connecting the device MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 Wiring diagrams MCA12xx Example of a wiring diagram, 12 V: see fig. 7, page 20. No. in Explanation/function fig. 7, page 20 MCA charger Consumer PerfectControl MPC01 12 V battery sensor IBS 12 V battery Fuse Starter battery...
  • Page 21 MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 Connecting the device Pin assignment TEMP/LIN 1/LIN 2 RJ-11 6P6C The pins for the TEMP/LIN1 bus socket are assigned as follows: Pin in Allocation fig. 8, page 21 R_VCC TEMP BAT – LIN BUS DATA I/O BAT + The pins for the LIN2 bus socket are assigned as follows: Pin in Allocation...
  • Page 22 Connecting the device MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 CN 2 The pins for the CN2 socket (alarm signal and fan control) are assigned as follows: Pin in Allocation fig. 9, page 22 NC (Normally Closed): normally closed contact NO (Normally Open): normally open contact COM (Common): common contact Sleep mode control 4 –...

  • Page 23: Setting The Dip Switches

    MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 Connecting the device Setting the DIP switches You can adjust the device using the DIP switch. S1 is used to set the voltage at which the device switches over from the I phase (bulk) to the U0 phase (absorption) (also see chapter “Battery charg- ing function”...
  • Page 24 Connecting the device MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 2 3 4 STATUS DC OUTPUT ➤ Use the DIP switches (fig. a, page 24 ) to set the required functions and values: – To set the absorption voltage: Switch 1 Switch 3 Switchover voltage 14.4 V 14.7 V –...

  • Page 25: Using The Device

    MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 Using the device – Enabling the control for external devices (such as MPC01, does not apply to MCA-RC1) – Set for optimal charging voltage controlled by external sensor: Switch 1 Switch 2 Switch 3 – To activate sleep mode: Switch 4 Using the device ➤...
  • Page 26 Using the device MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 NOTE In the event of a fault (the Status LED is red), refer to chapter “Troubleshooting” on page 27). When you have connected the remote control MCA-RC1 (accessory) ➤ Activate or deactivate sleep mode (noise reduced mode) using the “Sleep Mode”...

  • Page 27: Maintaining And Cleaning The Device

    MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 Maintaining and cleaning the device Maintaining and cleaning the device NOTICE! Do not use any sharp or hard objects for cleaning since they may damage the device. ➤ Disconnect the device from the 230 V power supply. ➤...

  • Page 28: Warranty

    Warranty MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 NOTE If you have detailed questions on the battery specifications, please contact the battery manufacturer. Warranty The statutory warranty period applies. If the product is defective, please contact the manufacturer's branch in your country (see the back of the instruction manual for the addresses) or your retailer.

  • Page 29: Technical Data

    MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 Technical data Technical data General technical data MCA12xx Battery types Lead-acid, gel, AGM, Dometic eStore Heat dissipation Charge mode 6-level Maximum ambient temperature –20 °C – +50 °C Storage temperature –40 °C – +85 °C Air humidity 20 –...
  • Page 30 Technical data MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 Testing/certification In compliance with the EMC directive 2004/108/EC including 2009/19/EC and the Low-voltage Directive 2006/95/EC EN 60335-1 EN 60335-2-29 EN 55022 EN 61000-3-2 EN 61000-3-3 EN 61000-4-2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 11 ENV 50204 In compliance with Australian standard AS/NZS60335.2.29 and IEC60068.2.6 Protective devices...
  • Page 31 MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 Technical data Output data MCA1215 MCA1225 MCA1235 Charging voltage 14.4 V / 14.7 V Retention voltage 13.8 V Rated charging current 15 A 25 A 35 A Charging current 0 – 15 A 0 – 25 A 0 –...
  • Page 32 Mail : vehiculesdeloisirs@dometic.fr N-3232 Sandefjord  +41 44 8187191  +47 33428450 Mail: info@dometic.ch GERMANY  +47 33428459 Dometic WAECO International GmbH Mail: firmapost@dometic.no UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Hollefeldstraße 63 Dometic Middle East FZCO D-48282 Emsdetten POLAND P. O. Box 17860 ...

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