Competition Electronics Turbo35 SE Operating Instructions Manual page 2

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All the settable values can be saved in one of three available power-down memories. Upon power up, the last saved setup
will be automatically reloaded from memory.
The TURBO35 comes standard with keyboard audio feedback. It will also alert the user when a cycle is done, and the
audio annunciator can be set for continuous mode, a 5-second burst, or no alert at all at the end of a cycle.
The TURBO35 now includes a serial interface for use with Competition Electronics' TURBOLABEL© label printing and
data collection program.
Finally, another useful enhancement to the TURBO35 is the new, more "user-friendly" menu system which allows more
intuitive operation of the TURBO35. All TURBO35 functions and display data are grouped under logical control modes
for easy access.
SUPPLY VOLTS
The TURBO35 will operate from a 12 volt automobile battery (see above WARNING notes) or any DC supply within the
voltage range of 12 to 16 volts and 12 amp or more capacity. It will operate with less amperage, but the charge current will
be limited to the maximum capacity of the supply.
CONNECTIONS
The 14 gauge 4 foot pair of leads on the left side of the Turbo 35 are connected to the power supply. Install provided
alligator clips, or your own terminals on the leads for a good connection. The 12 gauge 18 inch pair of leads on the right
side of the Turbo35 are connected to the battery. Install provided alligator clips, or your own connector, using correct
polarity. You MUST connect to the supply first, then the battery pack. Otherwise the TURBO35 will not work. The battery
pack connector and the supply connector are the opposite type so they cannot be plugged in backwards. The red alligator
clip on the 5 foot lead connects to the positive (+) on your dc supply. The black lead connects to the negative (-). The leads
supplied for the battery pack hook-up are the alligator type. Be sure you observe polarity when connecting to your battery
pack, positive to red and negative (-) to black. Damage may result if polarity is not observed. The connector supplied may
be hooked directly to your battery if it is compatible and the polarity is the same. Other adapters are available from various
manufacturers.
The small leads from the TURBO35 are voltage sensing leads. They are used mainly for the discharge or cycle modes to
get an accurate voltage measurement. With the increased resolution of the TURBO35, it is important that you remember
to connect these leads; this will ensure that you get all the accuracy which the TURBO35 can deliver. Connect them
directly to the battery pack while observing correct polarity. Voltage sensing is also done thru the heavy current carrying
leads but will give slight voltage errors especially with heavy charge or discharge current. The slight error, however,
doesn't effect the charging of the battery.
CONNECTION TO THE OPTIONAL BATTERY BOX (CEI-2090)
To connect to the optional battery box, connect the alligator clips to bare 14 gauge wires on the battery box, or install a
high quality connector of choice - must be rated at 35 amps if you intend to discharge at full capability. Then connect the
small red alligator clip to the small red lead on the battery box and the small black alligator clip to the small black lead.
The small voltage sensing leads must be connected to get accurate discharge readings. DO NOT hook up any extra wire to
the battery box high current leads. This can cause the discharge current to taper off at the end of the discharge.
Mount the end of the battery box with the springs to a flat surface with the holes provided. The other end of the box is left
free to move. Do not tighten the screws all the way, otherwise the battery box will not move freely.
The battery box may be forced open by squeezing the spring end of the rods and the box between the thumb and the
forefingers. This is useful for placing the battery in the box. The positive terminal of the battery goes to the red lead end of
the battery box. Rotating the battery in the box will ensure good connection between the contacts and the battery. To
remove the battery, place your finger underneath the battery and push up.
The contacts used are tin plated brass contacts. The contacts can be cleaned using a model train track cleaner for brass
tracks such as Rail Zip made by Pacer Tech.
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