Summary of Contents for ZEPIA 601
- Page 1 ZEPIA Energy ApS Programmable Battery Chargers USERS MANUAL For chargers with the firmware versions from v2.10 Ver.: 08/2006...
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Page 2: Product Features
Microprocessor controlled, continuous duty, fully programmable, multi-stage battery charger and battery monitor Batteries have to be properly charged to achieve long term reliability. The ZEPIA301, 601 and 1001 charger families are fully programmable accordingly to the battery manufacturer charging specifications. The parameters may be set in the factory or in the field through a unique PC interface over the charger battery output leads. -
Page 3: Installation Instructions
In the DATA folder are always some sample parameter files (files with the extension .K61). When the software is started the first time the “File Open” function will always start inside of this folder. For many battery types ZEPIA or charger distributors already have parameter files, made according to the producer’s references.. - Page 4 The software should not be started from a write protected medium like CD-ROM or write protected Flash disk. If this will be done, then the charger parameters may be transferred and inspected. However, other data read from the charger (Ah, Status) are not displayed correctly. ZEPIA Energy ApS ZEPIA301/ZEPIA601/ZEPIA1001 User Manual (from SW v2.10)
- Page 5 Selection of the font type and size. This fonts are used in the text windows (Ah counter / Status). At the moment the proportional fonts are not fully supported. We recommend the use of non-proportional fonts like "Courier New". ZEPIA Energy ApS ZEPIA301/ZEPIA601/ZEPIA1001 User Manual (from SW v2.10)
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Page 6: Description Of Parameters
Description of parameters ZEPIA chargers are fully programmable. All the parameters can be set either by the producer or by authorized personal. An example of the charger parameters is shown bellow. This example was chosen to show the most important parameter options. These are not actual parameters for a specific type of battery. - Page 7 Max. voltage This parameter is used only during the active temperature compensation. It defines to which voltage the charger can increase the voltage due to temperature compensation. ZEPIA Energy ApS ZEPIA301/ZEPIA601/ZEPIA1001 User Manual (from SW v2.10)
- Page 8 (>12V for lead-acid battery with 12V nominal voltage) after the load is switched off, if the battery has not been deeply discharged. Deeply discharged, already damaged or too old batteries, may never reach normal value after the load is switched off. ZEPIA Energy ApS ZEPIA301/ZEPIA601/ZEPIA1001 User Manual (from SW v2.10)
- Page 9 4. The parameter "Time window" can be set in two second increments (min. 20 s and max. 500 s). 5. Only discrete values can be set for the parameter "Voltage gradient". The entered value will always be "rounded" to the nearest possible value. ZEPIA Energy ApS ZEPIA301/ZEPIA601/ZEPIA1001 User Manual (from SW v2.10)
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Page 10: New: Options
The charger will automatically restart the charging then from the first charging phase after the voltage in the last (trickle charging phase) will fall under the value set with "Aut. restart charging ___ days or Ub < _____ V". ZEPIA Energy ApS ZEPIA301/ZEPIA601/ZEPIA1001 User Manual (from SW v2.10) - Page 11 If this parameter is set as time switch for the next charging phase, on “Switch phases at”, then the charger just switches the phases when this time elapses. If the environment temperature is very high or the cooling fan is disabled, the ZEPIA Energy ApS ZEPIA301/ZEPIA601/ZEPIA1001 User Manual (from SW v2.10)
- Page 12 For the ZEPIA programmable chargers this can be set with a single charging phase. With the parameter "Max. charg. current" the maximal charge current is set and with the parameter "Max.
- Page 13 2. This parameter has a different meaning for pulse charging. See the description of the parameter in the chapter "PULSE CHARGING". ZEPIA Energy ApS ZEPIA301/ZEPIA601/ZEPIA1001 User Manual (from SW v2.10)
- Page 14 P1- charging with current pulses. See the description of pulse charging in the chapter "PULSE CHARGING". NOTE: Fan speed always depends on charging current and ambient temperature. The fan speed control can not be switched off as before. ZEPIA Energy ApS ZEPIA301/ZEPIA601/ZEPIA1001 User Manual (from SW v2.10)
- Page 15 A user without pin code can only inspect the parameters/data, but not change them. Please open the "Help About" and then enter the pin code in the bottom field.. ZEPIA Energy ApS ZEPIA301/ZEPIA601/ZEPIA1001 User Manual (from SW v2.10)
- Page 16 LED charging: The LED will be switched on when the current flows and off when the current does not flow. The LED Charging should be programmed as ON (L=1) during pulse charging phase, otherwise the current pulses will not be displayed properly. ZEPIA Energy ApS ZEPIA301/ZEPIA601/ZEPIA1001 User Manual (from SW v2.10)
- Page 17 Some chargers use four wires to compensate for the voltage drops on the cables. We have selected the software compensation, since it is simpler, cheaper for the end customer (less wires, simpler connectors), and also more reliable. ZEPIA Energy ApS ZEPIA301/ZEPIA601/ZEPIA1001 User Manual (from SW v2.10)
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Page 18: Appendix 1: Ah Display
With additional information, how the battery has been charged (information if the single charging phases were completed) or how the battery was discharged (perhaps discharged to much). The following screen will be displayed after the Counters] option is selected in the menu. ZEPIA Energy ApS ZEPIA301/ZEPIA601/ZEPIA1001 User Manual (from SW v2.10) -
Page 19: Appendix 2 - Error And Time - Display
(up to max. 255). The charger tries to restart charging after a while and if the same error occurs again during restart, the error counter is not incremented once again. ZEPIA Energy ApS ZEPIA301/ZEPIA601/ZEPIA1001 User Manual (from SW v2.10) -
Page 20: Appendix 3 - Error Messages
(send the parameter file downloaded from the charger). Current does not start to flow Internal error Charging current too high (current limiting problem) Internal error Charging current too high (current control problem) Internal error ZEPIA Energy ApS ZEPIA301/ZEPIA601/ZEPIA1001 User Manual (from SW v2.10) - Page 21 ZEPIA Energy ApS ZEPIA301/ZEPIA601/ZEPIA1001 User Manual (from SW v2.10)