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Operator's Instructions & Reference Guide
®
BatteryMINDer
and Continuous-Duty Maintainer, Conditioner, Desulfator
This manual pertains ONLY to Audio Authority specific configurations of the BatteryMINDer, a product of VDC
Electronics, integrated into our Ground Power Units (GPUs). Its circuitry, operation, and warranty are unchanged;
but the packaging, implementation, and wiring connections have been redesigned to meet regulatory requirements
for use with FAA certified aircraft.
®
The BatteryMINDer
trademark is used with permission and registered to: VDC Electronics, Inc., 147D Woodbury
Road, Huntington, NY 11743 USA web:
P/N 752-648 Rev. 20121017 IR
Model DS24041-AA-S5 Aviation-Specific 24V Battery Charger
PLEASE READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
FOR LEAD-ACID 24V AVIATION BATTERIES ONLY!
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- Page 1 BatteryMINDer and Continuous-Duty Maintainer, Conditioner, Desulfator This manual pertains ONLY to Audio Authority specific configurations of the BatteryMINDer, a product of VDC Electronics, integrated into our Ground Power Units (GPUs). Its circuitry, operation, and warranty are unchanged; but the packaging, implementation, and wiring connections have been redesigned to meet regulatory requirements for use with FAA certified aircraft.
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Page 2: Important Safety Precautions
This harness provides a mating polarized plug for quick connect and disconnect of the BatteryMINDer from the aircraft. An airframe log entry is all that is required to document this minor alteration and return the aircraft to service. - Page 3 6) PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS when working with or near a lead acid battery: a) Do not work in seclusion. Someone should be able to hear you or be close enough to aid you when working near a lead acid battery. b) Have fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing, or eyes. Wear complete eye protection and cover clothing.
- Page 4 Included Items with GPU BatteryMINDer Option The following additional items are included with your GPU when equipped with the BatteryMINDer option: This instruction manual. • 8 ft. output cable, 4-pin circular connector to red SB50 with imbedded ambient temp sensor –...
- Page 5 7) Leave charger connected continuously when aircraft is in hangar storage to maintain optimum charge and desulfate to recover lost battery capacity and lengthen battery life. BatteryMINDer will not overcharge or damage battery.
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Page 6: Led Indicator Functions
Detailed Operating Instructions 1) To use your BatteryMINDer with FAA certified aircraft, a wiring harness must be installed to provide a convenient electrical connection between the aircraft’s lead acid battery and the charger. Your GPU/Charger includes a kit of aviation-grade components for this purpose, Model BM-AIK1 Airframe Interface Kit. - Page 7 6) Turn on BatteryMINDer by moving the power switch to the CHARGER position. Verify Power- Status indicator lights GREEN within 30 seconds or less. The charger will begin by checking the battery voltage and ability to charge.
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Page 8: Temperature Sensor
The charger output cable features a built-in temperature sensor near the red SB50 plug to provide an indication of ambient temperature to the BatteryMINDer’s control circuitry. The chart below shows the need to regulate the voltage of the charger to ensure against over or under charging over a wide range of temperatures. -
Page 9: Maintaining Multiple Batteries
MAINTAINING MULTIPLE BATTERIES BatteryMINDer DS24041-AA-S5 maintenance charger-desulfator can maintain two 24-volt batteries simultaneously, providing each battery is fully operational (no dead-dying cells), free of sulfate and meeting the minimum full charge “rested” voltage of 2.13volts / cell, after being fully desulfated. -
Page 10: Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Guide Problem / Condition Solution Power ON, indicator does not light Check electrical outlet. If controlled by a wall switch be sure switch is on and avoid accidentally shutting it off while charger is working. Power-Status indicator lights 1. Polarity of wiring harness to aircraft battery is reversed. - Page 11 DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS - VDC Model No. DS24041-AA-S5 28.2V – 4A Microcontroller Based Charger for General Aviation Lead-Acid Battery FCC Part 15 Certification: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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Page 12: Five-Year Limited Warranty
Operating humidity range: 0 to 95% RH ® BatteryMINDer Five-Year Limited Warranty Audio Authority Corp and VDC Electronics, Inc. warrant this product for FIVE years from date of retail purchase against defective material or workmanship and will be repaired or replaced at no charge. We make no warranty other than this limited warranty and expressly exclude any implied warranty including any warranty for consequential damages.
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