Smart charger for 12v lead based wet, sealed, gel & agm batteries (9 pages)
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DBLW Series Important notes: This device must only be used by qualified personnel for its specified application. Read the operating instructions carefully and always observe battery manufacturer's safety instructions specifications. DBLW Series Operating Instructions Last updated: 30.10.2018 Page 1 of 24...
Always note the instructions provided by the battery manufacturer. The power supply cable and charging cable / terminals must be suitable for use with the Deutronic battery charger and have a sufficient current carrying capacity (for more details, see the data sheet accompanying the charger and the applicable installation guidelines).
When working around batteries, there should be someone else within earshot or nearby in order to provide assistance if necessary. b. Keep plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid comes into DBLW Series Operating Instructions Last updated: 30.10.2018 Page 4 of 24...
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To ensure that the voltage level is set to the correct value for a battery charger with an output voltage selector switch, determine the battery voltage by referring to the vehicle owner's manual. If there is no output voltage DBLW Series Operating Instructions Last updated: 30.10.2018 Page 5 of 24...
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(red) charging clamp of the battery charger to the POSITIVE (POS, P, +) non-earthed terminal of the battery. Connect the negative (black) charging clamp to the chassis or engine block. Do not connect the charging clamp to DBLW Series Operating Instructions Last updated: 30.10.2018 Page 6 of 24...
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17. THE USE OF AN ADAPTER IS NOT PERMITTED IN CANADA. If there is no earth connection, only use this device if a suitable connection socket has been installed by a qualified electrician. DBLW Series Operating Instructions Last updated: 30.10.2018 Page 7 of 24...
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Ensure that the charger is connected to a plug socket which has the same design as the plug (adapters must not be used with this battery charger). DBLW Series Operating Instructions Last updated: 30.10.2018 Page 8 of 24...
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Deutronicstr. 5, D - 84166 Adlkofen, Germany Tel.: +49 (0) 8707 920-199 Fax: +49 (0) 8707 1004 E-mail: sales@deutronic.com http://www.deutronic.com Figure 1 Earthing process Source: UL1236 Battery chargers DBLW Series Operating Instructions Last updated: 30.10.2018 Page 9 of 24...
If the charging cable is changed, the cable compensation must always be performed. Even if the cable is replaced with a cable of the same type, the cable compensation should be performed (see 7.1). DBLW Series Operating Instructions Last updated: 30.10.2018 Page 10 of 24...
+49 (0) 8707 1004 E-mail: sales@deutronic.com http://www.deutronic.com 4. Operating controls 4.1. Control panel The diagram below shows the controls of the DBLW Series (including LEDs and buttons): Status LED (colour depends on operating mode) BAT full (green LED) BAT half full (yellow LED)
Charging Flashing orange Running light (each LED lights up for 1 second) Monitoring Battery full Flashing orange Solid Battery half full Flashing orange Solid Battery empty Flashing orange Solid DBLW Series Operating Instructions Last updated: 30.10.2018 Page 12 of 24...
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Solid blue Running light (each LED lights up for 1 second) Running light (each LED lights up Solid blue for 1 second) Monitoring / Battery full Solid blue Solid DBLW Series Operating Instructions Last updated: 30.10.2018 Page 13 of 24...
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Solid green quickly Supply Solid green Running light (each LED lights up for 1 second) Note: The indicators of possible faults can be found in Section 8 "Error messages". DBLW Series Operating Instructions Last updated: 30.10.2018 Page 14 of 24...
Note: For devices in the DBLW charger series with an output greater than or equal to 750 W, the mains switch must be switched on before Point 3 above. DBLW Series Operating Instructions Last updated: 30.10.2018 Page 15 of 24...
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The charging cables can be separated using the connector socket to facilitate placing the device underneath the vehicle. (See Figure 3) Decoupler Figure 3 Charging cables in the DBLW series ATTENTION: The charging cables may only be separated once the device has been switched off and unplugged from the mains.
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11. For use in the showroom, a choice must be made between the operating modes Charge Pb-LTC and Charge Li-LTC. 12. The device will start itself with the supply or monitoring. (Depending on the operating mode set) DBLW Series Operating Instructions Last updated: 30.10.2018 Page 17 of 24...
The clamps must remain connected for the entire process. Figure 4 Charging clamps in a short circuit Once the cable compensation has been successfully performed, the device is ready for use. DBLW Series Operating Instructions Last updated: 30.10.2018 Page 18 of 24...
7. Operating modes Depending on the selected operating mode, the DBLW Series devices are designed for the following applications (depending on the device configuration, only certain modes are available): If the device is connected to the mains, the device will enter the last selected active operating mode when started.
DBLW will switch to monitoring mode. If the clamp voltage falls below a set value during monitoring, the charger will restart the charging process. DBLW Series Operating Instructions Last updated: 30.10.2018 Page 20 of 24...
"PowerUp" process takes around 10 minutes. After a successful PowerUp, the DBLW will switch to "Standby" mode. The PowerUp process will be aborted if the clamp voltage or output current falls below a certain value. DBLW Series Operating Instructions Last updated: 30.10.2018 Page 21 of 24...
Troubleshooting Status LED flashing red Configured current limit exceeded Remove short circuit Status LED flashing red + Maximum temperature exceeded Reduce load; improve air circulation Running light (from 80°C) DBLW Series Operating Instructions Last updated: 30.10.2018 Page 22 of 24...
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– this can artificially age the battery and also damage DBLW Series Operating Instructions Last updated: 30.10.2018 Page 23 of 24...
Note: Deutronic shall not perform warranty repairs on devices which have mechanical damage/have been damaged during transport. Disclaimer The customer is responsible for the intended use of the device. Deutronic assumes no liability for damage of any kind resulting from the use of the device. Contact information...
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