Summary of Contents for Arkpak AP730
- Page 1 The Original & Most Advanced Battery Box INSTRUCTION MANUAL AP730 & AP730P Before operating this product please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference Portable. Power. Anywhere. V2-0517...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Warnings ............... Getting started ............... Controls ................. Battery selection ............LCD Display ..............Charging process ............Powering a device ............Using the inverter ............Alarm messages, dual battery & mounting ....Specifications ..............Trouble shooting & FAQs .......... -
Page 3: Warnings
• The AC/DC adaptor can emit a noticeable amount of heat whilst charging and should be placed in a location where it can get plenty of airflow. • When charging the battery or powering a device from one of the outlets the lid of the ArkPak should be closed and latched shut. - Page 4 OVERVIEW OF FEATURES 12V 10A Accessory socket 12V DC 50A Anderson style socket Fuses for main charger, 240V socket and 12V accessory sockets 300W inverter with 240V AC Socket & USB Port Carry handle Main (battery) isolator switch with removable key Control panel and LCD display External positive and negative terminals...
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Page 5: Getting Started
Step 5. Turn ArkPak ON PRESS power button once Step 6. Connect ArkPak to your chosen adaptor (240V AC or 12V DC) then connect adaptor to power supply, either 240V(AC) or 12V(DC) outlet 240V AC or 12V DC Secure Connection - Simply pull back the plug sleeve, insert, then release. This locks the lead... -
Page 6: Controls
CAUTION – In some vehicles the 12V accessory socket may still provide power even if the ignition is turned off. In this case continued and un-monitored use of the ArkPak in DC mode may result in a flat vehicle starter battery... -
Page 7: Battery Selection
Select Battery TYPE CALCIUM Battery selected are you sure? The ArkPak has five types of charge programs that can charge conventional 12V Lead acid , Lead Acid Battery Calcium, GEL or AGM batteries or 12V lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries. - Page 8 Your battery setup is now complete and the main data page will appear. The charge process for your specific battery chemistry will commence in 30 seconds. These settings are now saved in the ArkPak. Please note the next time you turn the ArkPak on the welcome screen is bypassed and the main data screen will appear.
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Page 9: Lcd Display
2.5 Hrs left TIME TRACKER TECHNOLOGY The ArkPak has the ability to calculate the battery capacity in real time and predict the amount of time remaining until the battery is fully charged. The tracking system can be recalibrated periodically to improve the accuracy. This is done by charging... -
Page 10: Charging Process
The ArkPak seven stage smart charger is based on an advanced software program that monitors your battery. Smart charge will select from the following cycles to optimise your battery’s performance. Stage 1: Testing - Checks the battery capacity when the ArkPak is first turned on and predicts the hours left until fully charged. -
Page 11: Powering A Device
ArkPak (refer to overview on page 2 and table on page 13). When powering a device the main data screen will show discharge cycle. It is okay to use the ArkPak to power a device whilst it is connected to mains power or DC power. -
Page 12: Using The Inverter
30A fuse on the underside of the lid. Do not connect high power appliances like a hair dryer or kettle to the inverter as this may cause damage. Also the modified wave inverter in the AP730 cannot be used with fluoro lighting. -
Page 13: Alarm Messages, Dual Battery & Mounting
Installing the ArkPak as part of a Dual Battery System using the Anderson style plug The ArkPak can be used in a dual battery set-up. The best method to do this is to connect the ArkPak to a dual battery wiring loom (not supplied) using either the positive/negative external terminals or the Anderson style plug. -
Page 14: Specifications
ARKPAK SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Type ArkPak AP730 Input (Nominal) 240V AC, 50Hz or 110V AC 60 Hz Input Power 120W Output Voltage 12V DC Output Current up to 7A Minimum Start Voltage 10.5V Back Drain 0.1A Reverse Polarity Protection By fuse... - Page 15 INVERTER SPECIFICATIONS AP730 Max continuous power 300W Max spike output power 900W Input voltage range DC 10V-15V Output voltage range AC 110-120V / AC 220-240V Output frequency 60 +/- 3Hz / 50 +/- 3Hz Output waveform Modified sine wave Optimum efficiency...
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Page 16: Trouble Shooting & Faqs
Q. What type of batteries will the ArkPak charge? A. The ArkPak AP730 can charge lithium iron phosphate batteries and most types of rechargeable 12V lead-acid type battery from 60 Ahr capacity up to 140Ahr. There are four main types of 12V lead acid battery - conventional wet lead-acid battery, calcium, AGM and gel. - Page 17 Q. Is it possible for the ArkPak to power a device if it is turned off at the control panel? A. Yes, it is, since the various output socket are connected direct to the battery via the main isolator switch and not via the smart charger.
- Page 18 A. Is the amount of power either going into or drawn from the battery. If the ArkPak is charging and powering a device at the same time the net watts will display the difference in power. For example if there is +90W going into the battery and the ArkPak is powering a -60W lamp then net watts is +30W.
- Page 19 NOTES page 17...
- Page 20 NOT JUST ANOTHER BATTERY BOX... Ark protects the investment it has made in innovation with Patents, and it monitors the marketplace internationally for unauthorised infringements. This product’s multi-chemistry battery selection and display are protected, in combination with the features in the claims of the patents set out below. Certified Australian Innovation patent nos 2014101485;...
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