Elektron HS 12/24-120 Operating Manual

Elektron HS 12/24-120 Operating Manual

Charger for 12v und 24 v lead- and li-ion rechargeable batteries, charging current up to 120 a
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Charger for 12V und 24 V Lead- and Li-Ion Rechargeable Batteries
Article-No.: 328 xxx GB
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Made in Germany
Operating Manual
HS 12/24-120
HS 12/24-120B
Charging Current up to 120 A
Be sure you have read and understood this operating
manual before starting any work!
0.1 – Translation
01.08.2018
Keep operating manual for later use!

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  • Page 1 Made in Germany Operating Manual HS 12/24-120 HS 12/24-120B Charger for 12V und 24 V Lead- and Li-Ion Rechargeable Batteries Charging Current up to 120 A Be sure you have read and understood this operating Article-No.: 328 xxx GB manual before starting any work! 0.1 –...
  • Page 2 © BlitzRotary GmbH Hüfinger Straße 55 D-78199 Bräunlingen Germany Phone: +49 (0)771.9233.0 Fax: +49 (0)771.9233.99 E-Mail: vertrieb@elektron-bremen.de Internet: www.elektron-bremen.de Issued by: BlitzRotary GmbH, Bräunlingen...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    HS 12/24-120 Table of Contents Table of Contents General Information Information concerning this operating manual ................5 Copyright ............................5 Symbols ............................5 Disclaimer ............................7 Warranty and guarantee ........................ 7 Customer Service ........................... 7 Health and Safety ........................... 7 Intended Use ..........................
  • Page 4 HS 12/24-120 Table of Contents 4.8.2 Charging 12V ........................22 4.8.3 Selection of battery type / Adjustment of charging parameters ........22 4.8.3.1 Selection of battery type ................22 4.8.3.2 Adjusting charge parameters ................23 4.8.4 Support Mode (External power supply EPS) ..............24 4.8.5 Charging rate test, deep discharged batteries ..............24...
  • Page 5: General Information

    HS 12/24-120 General Information General Information Information concerning this operating manual This operating manual will enable you to work efficiently and safely with this equipment. The manual is an essential part of this product and must be stored ready at hand not far from the equipment, so that people can use it at any time without any problems.
  • Page 6 HS 12/24-120 General Information CAUTION! … indicates a situation that may become critical and may entail damage to property unless properly avoided and prevented. Electric Shock Danger to life due to electricity Warning about dangers due to batteries Danger to persons and property due to incorrect handling.
  • Page 7: Disclaimer

    HS 12/24-120 General Information Disclaimer Any and all information contained in this operating manual has been written on the basis of pertinent standards and regulations, the state of the art, and the long-standing insights and experience of our staff. The manufacturer cannot be made liable for damage due to: ...
  • Page 8: Responsibilities Of The Operating Company

    HS 12/24-120 General Information The battery charger HS 12/24-120 is intended for charging of rechargeable 12 or 24 V-wet lead batteries (Lead-Calcium and EFB as well), as well as maintenance-free AGM-, Gel-, Fleece- and Li-Ion rechargeable batteries exclusively, and must be operated within the limits of the specification and operational limits (...
  • Page 9: Demands On Employees

     Operator The operator has been coached / trained by employees of ELEKTRON and / or an authorised representative / dealer of ELEKTRON concerning his tasks and duties and possible hazards in connection with inappropriate behaviour and confirms this with his signature (see draft of training report form, "Appendix").
  • Page 10: Particular Dangers

    HS 12/24-120 General Information Wearing PPE during work is essential to minimise health and safety risks.  Be sure to be always wearing the appropriate PPE for the job at hand.  Be sure to take note of and comply with warning signs concerning PPE that may be installed at the workplace.
  • Page 11: Dangers Due To Work Environment

    HS 12/24-120 General Information 1.10.2 Dangers due to work environment Explosive Gases DANGER! Explosive Gases constitute a danger to life and limb! Charging batteries can produce explosive gases. Explosion hazard due to oxyhydrogen gas formation. Therefore:  Charge batteries in well ventilated rooms only.
  • Page 12: Correct Behaviour In Accidents And Dangerous Situations

    HS 12/24-120 General Information Ambient conditions WARNING! Material damage due to humidity, moisture and insufficient ventilation Under certain circumstances material damage may occur. Therefore:  Protect the charger from moisture.  Set up the charger so that the air inlet and outlet is not blocked.
  • Page 13: Safety Devices

    HS 12/24-120 General Information 1.12 Safety devices WARNING! Danger to life due to insufficient protection against residual current! Connection to mains socket: the device may only be connected to an electrical socket equipped with an RCD switch (earth leakage circuit breaker) and an operational ground system.
  • Page 14: Waste Management And Environmental Protection

    HS 12/24-120 Transport, packing, storage 1.15 Waste management and environmental protection CAUTION! Inexpert handling may constitute an environmental hazard. Inexpert handling of environmentally harmful substances, especially wrong disposal, may constitute a hazard to the environment. Therefore:  Be sure to take appropriate measures whenever harmful substances get (or threaten to get) into the environment.
  • Page 15: Acceptance After Shipping

    HS 12/24-120 Transport, packing, storage What to do with packing materials CAUTION! Improper waste disposal may cause environmental hazards. Packing materials are valuable raw materials. In many cases, they can be recycled, i. e. used again for packaging or in some other way or they can be further processed or treated in some way.
  • Page 16: Design And Functionality

    The battery charger HS 12 / 24-120 is exclusively for charging 12 V and 24 V wet lead acid batteries (also lead calcium, EFB), maintenance-free AGM, gel and fleece batteries as well as Li-ion accumulators. Overview front panel Fig. 2: Overview front panel HS 12/24-120...
  • Page 17: Rear Stand

    The unit may be used as an external power supply (EPS) for vehicles as well. The charger HS 12/24-120 has a desk top housing. Cooling is provided by an internal fan. Please observe that the vents of the charger HS 12/24-120 are not covered. The cooling air flow must not be blocked.
  • Page 18: Operation

    HS 12/24-120 Operation Display During the charging process the actual charging current and voltage are displayed on the LC-Touch- Display (1). Light emitting diodes (LEDs) show the respective state of charge or occurring faults. ( see chapter 5 “Troubleshooting”) Malfunction/Fault (6)
  • Page 19: Connect The Electrical System

    HS 12/24-120 Operation Connect the electrical system WARNING! Stumbling hazards! Mains and charging cables may constitute a stumbling hazard when improperly laid or installed and may cause people to fall and hurt themselves. Therefore:  Run the mains and charging cables along a safe route.
  • Page 20: External Power Supply / Eps Operation (Support Mode)

    HS 12/24-120 Operation  In the default setting, a universal characteristic (Uni) is selected, which can charge all mentioned accumulators.  Connect the charging clamps to the battery terminals with the correct polarity. Red pliers (+) to positive pole, black pliers (-) to negative pole.
  • Page 21: Operation

    HS 12/24-120 Operation Operation The charger HS 12 / 24-120 offers a variety of functions and settings. The operating structure is clearly organized and enables intuitive operation of the device via the touch display. The charger has two operating modes: 1.
  • Page 22: Charging 12V

    HS 12/24-120 Operation start. If charging is aborted by a clamp drop off, the unit immediately returns to the standby mode. Charging begins again after reconnecting a battery. In the event of a power failure (or disconnection of the power plug), the device automatically restarts charging after the power returns.
  • Page 23: Adjusting Charge Parameters

    HS 12/24-120 Operation The selection automatically loads the appropriate parameters of the characteristic: Li-Ion 14,4 V 14,4 V 14,1 V 14,0 13,3 V 13,3 V 13,3 V 14,0 Ia max 120 A 120 A 120 A 120 A t in U1 Max.
  • Page 24: Support Mode (External Power Supply Eps)

    HS 12/24-120 Operation 4.8.4 Support Mode (External power supply EPS) This operating mode is intended for vehicles without a battery or when changing the battery. The charger supplies a fixed output voltage up to the maximum power of the device.
  • Page 25: Service-Menu

    HS 12/24-120 Operation Service-Menu In this menu settings can be made, which concern further functions of the device. The service area is a submenu of the settings menu (see chapter 4.8.3.2 “Adjusting charge parameters”). In the settings menu you touch the area "Service" for approx. 3 sec.
  • Page 26: De-Sulphating Program

    HS 12/24-120 Operation After selecting, for example, a gel battery, in the line gassing voltage the end-of-charge voltage can be reduced with the "right / left" arrows (here 13.8 volts). The menu can be left again via the outer "right" arrow. Before, you will be asked to confirm as usual whether the setting should be saved with the "Yes / No"...
  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    HS 12/24-120 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Health and safety during troubleshooting WARNING! People with insufficient skills may suffer injuries. If you carry out troubleshooting and repairs yourself, you may encounter certain risks and hazards that may entail severe injuries. Therefore:  Do not open the unit. Do not modify the unit. Do not try to carry out repairs yourself.
  • Page 28: Led - Display Table

    HS 12/24-120 Troubleshooting LED – Display Table 5.2.2 Support Remarks Mode <80% >80% 100% Operational State before Charging Short flashing every Charger off white Battery missing or white Permanent lighting reverse polarity Charging preparation white Slow flashing Operational State during Charging Battery voltage >1,25...
  • Page 29: Maintenance

    HS 12/24-120 Maintenance Maintenance Maintenance schedule Intervals What needs to be done? By whom? Visually check the equipment and its periphery for damage, dirt, contamination etc. Clean, if necessary. Check connections for tight fit. Before each Operator Check personal protective equipment. Replace as appropriate.
  • Page 30: Specifications

    HS 12/24-120 Specifications Specifications HS 12/24-120 Item Value Unit Rated charging voltage 12 / 24 V Charging current max. 120 / 60 A Mains voltage 100-253 50/60 Input power 2070 W Charging characteristic IUoU Protection class IP21 Dimensions Item Value...
  • Page 31: Index

    HS 12/24-120 Index Index Appendix ............... 32 Operating modes ........... 21 Autostart ............... 21 Operation ............18, 21 Overview front panel ..........16 Batteries ..............14 Personal protective equipment ........ 9 Personnel ..............9 Maintenance ............29 PPE ..............6, 10 Charge Mode ..........
  • Page 32: Appendix

    Appendix Training report NOTE! Master copy! Do not fill in. Make copies!! Training Date Name Type of training Signature conducted by...

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