Mastervolt Chargemaster 12/70-3 User Manual

Mastervolt Chargemaster 12/70-3 User Manual

Full automatic battery charger
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USERS MANUAL
CHARGEMASTER
12/70-3, 12/100-3, 24/40-3, 24/60-3, 24/80-3 & 24/100-3
FULL AUTOMATIC BATTERY CHARGER

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  • Page 1 USERS MANUAL CHARGEMASTER 12/70-3, 12/100-3, 24/40-3, 24/60-3, 24/80-3 & 24/100-3 FULL AUTOMATIC BATTERY CHARGER...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS CONTENTS: v 1.1 August 2007 GENERAL INFORMATION.............................. 5 Use of this manual.............................. 5 Validity of this manual ............................5 Use of pictograms .............................. 5 Identification label............................... 5 Liability ................................5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......................... 6 General ................................6 Explosive gases ..............................6 Warnings regarding the use of batteries......................
  • Page 3 CONTENTS SETTINGS ..................................21 DIP Switch settings ............................21 5.1.1 DIP-switch 1: Battery type ....................... 21 5.1.2 DIP switch 2: Charge algorithm ....................... 21 5.1.3 DIP-switch 3:Stand-by mode for display..................21 5.1.4 DIP switch 4: Equalize mode......................21 Settings at the LCD-display ..........................22 5.2.1 Settings menu for models 12/70-3 and 12/100-3................
  • Page 4: General Information

    Serial no: V822A0001 Manufactured in China contained in this manual apply solely to standard versions Serial number Part number of the Chargemaster delivered by Mastervolt. V822A001 This manual is valid for the following models: Apparatus version “A” Part number Model...
  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    Chargemaster in a non-ventilated room, overheating Regulations (33CFR183, Sub part I). may result. Use of an attachment or spare part not recommended EXPLOSIVE GASES or sold by Mastervolt may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons. WARNING – RISK EXPLOSIVE GASES.
  • Page 6: Warnings Regarding The Use Of Batteries

    It might manufacturing process. In addition the manufacturer must spark or short-circuit battery or other electrical part agree to indemnify and not hold Mastervolt responsible for that may cause explosion. any claims arising from the use of the Chargemaster in the Remove personal metal items such as rings, life support equipment.
  • Page 7: Operation

    Figure 2: operation of the Chargemaster FEATURES SWITCHING ON / STAND-BY The Mastervolt Chargemaster is a fully automatic battery The Chargemaster is activated by holding the POWER charger. This means that under normal circumstances it switch pressed for approx. 3 seconds. The POWER switch may stay switched on with the AC power and batteries will illuminate green.
  • Page 8: Lcd-Display

    OPERATION By holding the POWER switch pressed again for approx. 3 Only if DIP-switch #3 was adjusted to ON and seconds, the Chargemaster will switch back to stand-by: the charger was switched on, the indication Chargemaster stops POWER switch light stays blinking orange, indicating that the illuminates orange.
  • Page 9: Three Step Charge Algorithm

    OPERATION THREE STEP CHARGE ALGORITHM As the Chargemaster is equipped with a three-step Plus charge system, the batteries can also remain connected to the Chargemaster in winter. One hour every 12 days the BATTERY VOLTAGE charger automatically switches to absorption to keep the battery running properly and prolong its life span.
  • Page 10: Historical Data

    OPERATION HISTORICAL DATA Number of temperature shutdowns internal temperature Press INFO shortly to scroll through the levels as Chargemaster is too high, it shuts down described below. When no button is touched during 20 automatically. After cooling down, seconds, or if you hold SOURCE pressed for at least two Chargemaster will switch on again.
  • Page 11: Masterbus (Optional)

    SOURCE to select the battery bank). This communication between the different Mastervolt system value should never be below the final devices such as the inverter, battery charger, generator, discharge voltage as specified by the battery batteries and many more. See chapter 6 for details.
  • Page 12: Installation

    INSTALLATION 4 INSTALLATION WIRING During installation commissioning Chargemaster, the important safety instructions are applicable at all times. See chapter 2 of this manual. WARNING! The wire and fuse sizes stated in this manual UNPACKING are given as example only. Prescribed wire In addition to the Chargemaster the delivery includes: and fuse sizes may be different due to local •...
  • Page 13: Dc Wiring

    25mm² / AWG3 35mm² / AWG2 The fuse with the fuse-holder is available from your local 24/80-3 35mm² / AWG2 50mm² / AWG0 Mastervolt distributor or Customer Service Representative. 24/100-3 35mm² / AWG2 50mm² / AWG0 4.3.3 Battery capacity •...
  • Page 14: Overview Connection Compartment

    INSTALLATION OVERVIEW CONNECTION COMPARTMENT Screw terminals AC input Cable gland for AC-wiring Isolation caps for DC connections Positive terminal charge output 1 (main output) Common negative output terminal Positive terminal charge output 2 Positive terminal charge output 3 Ventilation openings DIP-switches Temperature sensor jack MasterBus connector...
  • Page 15: Things You Need

    INSTALLATION THINGS YOU NEED Make sure you have all the parts you need to install the Chargemaster: Quantity Chargemaster (included) Battery temperature sensor with cable and plug (included). DC-cable to connect the positive DC connection (+) of the Chargemaster to the positive pole of the DC- distribution;...
  • Page 16 INSTALLATION “temp.sensor” RCD 30mA PE/GND DC distribution Charger fuse POSITIVE (+) – NEGATIVE (–) Battery Battery Battery fuse fuse fuse Temperature sensor BATTERY BATTERY BANK 2 BANK 3 BATTERY BANK 1 (main battery bank) OPTIONAL This schematic is to illustrate the general placement of the Chargemaster in a circuit. It is not meant to provide detailed wiring instructions for any particular electrical installation.
  • Page 17: Installation Step-By-Step

    INSTALLATION INSTALLATION STEP-BY-STEP Open the connection compartment by loosening the four screws. Mark the position of the mounting spots by using the mounting bracket. Then Fix the mounting bracket to the wall. Feed the AC wiring through cable gland and connect the wiring to the screw terminals.
  • Page 18 INSTALLATION Option: Connect the DC-wiring of the second The factory setting of the ChargeMaster is and third battery bank. These battery banks optimal for most installations. In some should have a common negative with the applications however, it is desirable to main battery (see figure 7).
  • Page 19: Commissioning After Installation

    Always use the original packing for transportation. Contact If all wiring is OK, place the DC-fuse(s) of the DC- your local Mastervolt Service Centre for further details if distribution to connect the batteries to the Chargemaster. you want to return the apparatus for repair.
  • Page 20: Settings

    SETTINGS 5 SETTINGS 5.1.3 DIP-switch 3:Stand-by mode for display Adjustment of the settings of the ChargeMaster can be made in three different ways: By default the LCD-display will switch off after 2 minutes if • By means of DIP-switches; see section 5.1; either the Chargemaster is switched to Stand-by or the AC •...
  • Page 21: Settings At The Lcd-Display

    SETTINGS SETTINGS AT THE LCD-DISPLAY • Hold SOURCE pressed for three seconds to get access to the settings menu. • Then press SOURCE repeatedly to scroll through the settings menu as described below. • To change a displayed setting, press INFO repeatedly. Hold INFO pressed for three seconds to switch between increasing/ decreasing a value.
  • Page 22: Settings Menu For Models 24/40-3, 24/60-3, 24/80-3 And 24/100-3

    SETTINGS 5.2.2 Settings menu for models 24/40-3, 24/60-3, 24/80-3 and 24/100-3 Display Display Setting default unit resolution Stage Text BULK BULK VOLT Bulk voltage 0.00 28.80 31.00 0.05 BULK MAX TMR Maximum bulk timer h / min 1min BULK MIN TMR Minimum bulk timer 120sec 240sec...
  • Page 23: Masterbus

    MasterBus symbol. For central monitoring and control of the connected devices Mastervolt offers a wide range of panels which MasterBus is a fully decentralized data network for show full status information of your electrical system at a communication between the different Mastervolt system glance and a push of a button.
  • Page 24: How To Set Up A Masterbus Network

    Keep the following rules in mind: Connections between the devices are made by standard straight UTP patch cables. Mastervolt can supply these cables. These cables are also commonly available at computer supply stores. Do not make ring networks.
  • Page 25: Masterbus: Monitoring And Programming Of The Chargemaster

    MASTERBUS MASTERBUS: MONITORING AND PROGRAMMING OF THE CHARGEMASTER 6.3.1 Level 2: Monitoring Value Meaning Default Adjustable range State of charger State of charge algorithm: Bulk/absorption/float (read only) Voltage output 1 Voltage of charge output 1 (main output)* (read only) Current output 1 Current of charge output 1 (main output)* (read only) Voltage output 2...
  • Page 26: Level 3: Configuration

    MASTERBUS 6.3.4 Level 3: Configuration Below parameters can be changed via the MasterBus network by means of a remote control panel or by means of an interface connected to a PC with MasterAdjust software. See applicable user’s manuals for details. Value Meaning Factory setting...
  • Page 27: List Of List Of Events Sources

    MASTERBUS Value Meaning Factory setting Adjustable. range Display on/off DIP-switch 3:Stand-by mode for display (see section 5.1.3) (read only) Charger Switching on / stand-by (see section 3.1) (read only) Art. nr Shows the article number and the serial number of the (read only) Serial Chargemaster...
  • Page 28: Trouble Shooting

    If you cannot solve a problem with the aid of this chapter, contact your local Mastervolt Service Centre. Make sure you have the following information present if you have to contact your local Mastervolt Service Center to solve a problem: Article and serial number (See section 1.4)
  • Page 29: Technical Data

    TECHNICAL DATA 8 TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICATIONS 12V MODELS Model 12/70-3 12/100-3 Article no. 44010700 44011000 GENERAL Nominal input voltage**: 120/230V 120/230V Nominal input frequency: 50/60Hz 50/60Hz Full load consumption: 1200VA 1700VA Max. AC input current (@ 230VAC) Max. AC input current (@ 120VAC) Nominal output voltage: Total charge current*: 70A at 14.4V...
  • Page 30: Specifications 24V Models

    TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICATIONS 24V MODELS Model 24/40-3 24/60-3 24/80-3 24/100-3 Article no. 44020400 44020600 44020800 44021000 GENERAL Nominal input voltage**: 120/230V 120/230V 120/230V 120/230V Nominal input frequency: 50/60Hz 50/60Hz 50/60Hz 50/60Hz Full load consumption 1400VA 2000VA 2700VA 3375VA Max. AC input current (@ 230VAC) Max.
  • Page 31: Characteristics

    TECHNICAL DATA CHARACTERISTICS Figure 9: Charge current versus input voltage BULK ABSORPTION FLOAT BULK `min. bulk timer: `min. abs timer: 2 min 15 min Bulk 14.40VDC Absorption 14.25VDC 13.25VDC Start max bulk timer: 13.25VDC Float 12.80VDC Return to bulk: 12.80VDC Imax 100% Imax <...
  • Page 32 TECHNICAL DATA FLOAT EQUALIZE FLOAT Float voltage + 2.25V = 15.50VDC Float voltage = 13.25VDC 10% of Imax Max equalize time = 6hr = voltage Start equalize cycle by jumper change (disabled when Gel) = current Figure 11: Charge characteristic of the equalize charge cycle (see section 5.1.4) (at 25°C / 77°F) Figure 12: Temperature compensation characteristic (charge voltage versus temperature)
  • Page 33: Ordering Information

    ORDERING INFORMATION 9 ORDERING INFORMATION MASTERBUS INSTALLATION COMPONENTS Part number Description 77040000 MasterBus terminating device 77040020 MasterBus connection cable (UTP patch cable), 0,2m / 0.6ft 77040050 MasterBus connection cable (UTP patch cable), 0,5m / 1.6ft 77040100 MasterBus connection cable (UTP patch cable), 1,0m / 3.3ft 77040300 MasterBus connection cable (UTP patch cable), 3,0m / 10ft 77040600...
  • Page 34: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 10 EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer Mastervolt Address Snijdersbergweg 93 1105 AN Amsterdam The Netherlands Herewith declares that: Product: 44010700 Chargemaster 12/70-3 44011000 Chargemaster 12/100-3 44020400 Chargemaster 24/40-3 44020600 Chargemaster 24/60-3 44020800 Chargemaster 24/80-3 44021000 Chargemaster 24/100-3...

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