ChargeMaster Plus 12/75-3, 12/100-3, 24/40-3, 24/60-3 – User and Installation Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 GENERAL INFORMATION ..............................3 1.1 Use of this manual ................................. 3 1.2 Liability ..................................3 1.3 Warranty ..................................3 1.4 Disclaimer ..................................3 1.5 Identification label ................................3 1.6 Correct disposal of this product .............................
Plus 12/75-3, 12/100-3, 24/40-3 or 24/60-3. This manual is only valid for models with apparatus version “D” (see section 1.5). These models are further mentioned as “ChargeMaster Plus”. Liability Mastervolt can accept no liability for: Consequential damage resulting from the use of the • ChargeMaster Plus. Part number Serial number with device version “D"...
IMPORTANCE THAT EACH TIME BEFORE USING or sold by Mastervolt may result in a risk of fire, HARGE ASTER PLUS YOU READ THIS MANUAL AND electric shock, or injury to persons. FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these...
ChargeMaster Plus 12/75-3, 12/100-3, 24/40-3, 24/60-3 – User and Installation Manual Warnings regarding the use of batteries Determine which post of battery is grounded (connected) to the chassis. If negative post is Only use ChargeMaster Plus for charging LEAD-ACID grounded to chassis (as in most vehicles), see (5). If batteries and the supply of users attached to these positive post is grounded to the chassis, see (6).
Furthermore, the manufacturer must agree to battery by referring to car owner’s manual and make indemnify and not hold Mastervolt responsible for any sure it matches output rating of battery charger. claims arising from the use of the Mastervolt parts in the life support equipment.
ChargeMaster Plus 12/75-3, 12/100-3, 24/40-3, 24/60-3 – User and Installation Manual 3 INSTALLATION During installation commissioning, safety Do not locate the ChargeMaster Plus in the same • instructions are applicable at all times. compartment as the batteries. • Do not install the ChargeMaster Plus straight above Unpacking the batteries because of possible corrosive sulphur In addition to the ChargeMaster Plus the delivery includes:...
Batteries 24/40-3 Always follow the instructions published by the battery 24/60-3 manufacturer. The fuse with the fuse-holder is available from your local ChargeMaster Mastervolt distributor or Customer Service Representative. Recommended battery capacity Plus model 3.3.2 AC wiring 12/75-3 140Ah 800Ah...
ChargeMaster Plus 12/75-3, 12/100-3, 24/40-3, 24/60-3 – User and Installation Manual Connection example This schematic illustrates the general placement of the ChargeMaster Plus in a circuit. It is not meant to provide detailed wiring instructions for any particular electrical installation. Figure 3: Installation drawing of the ChargeMaster Plus WARNING CAUTION!
ChargeMaster Plus 12/75-3, 12/100-3, 24/40-3, 24/60-3 – User and Installation Manual Installation step-by-step Open the connection compartment by loosening the two screws. Connect the wiring to the screw terminals. Fasten the cable with the cable clip. Fit crimp-on ring terminals to the DC cables. Connect the DC cabling of battery bank 1, positive to +, negative to –...
ChargeMaster Plus 12/75-3, 12/100-3, 24/40-3, 24/60-3 – User and Installation Manual Attach the battery temperature sensor to the Check all wiring; see also Figure 3 for wiring casing of battery bank 1. details. Plug the temperature sensor cable into the “temp.sensor”...
With MasterBus a device can be programmed to initiate an Always use the original packing for transportation. Contact action at another connected device. This is done by your local Mastervolt Service Centre for further details if means of event-based commands. you want to return the apparatus for repair.
ChargeMaster Plus 12/75-3, 12/100-3, 24/40-3, 24/60-3 – User and Installation Manual 4 SETTINGS Adjustment of the settings of the ChargeMaster Plus can See sections 5.4 and 5.5 on pages 21 and 22, for more be made in two different ways: information charge voltage...
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ChargeMaster Plus 12/75-3, 12/100-3, 24/40-3, 24/60-3 – User and Installation Manual 4.2.4 Li-ion Battery MLI Ultra WARNING! Before using the Li-ion battery, it must be The ChargeMaster Plus can be used with a Li-ion battery properly installed and commissioned! MLI Ultra. Refer to the manual of the Li-ion battery MLI Ultra for information on how to configure your system.
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ChargeMaster Plus 12/75-3, 12/100-3, 24/40-3, 24/60-3 – User and Installation Manual 4.2.7 History This menu shows the absolute maximum readings. Value Meaning Value range Charger Days running Total run time in charger mode (read only) Output 1 Highest voltage Highest detected DC voltage output 1 (read only) Lowest voltage Lowest detected DC voltage output 1...
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ChargeMaster Plus 12/75-3, 12/100-3, 24/40-3, 24/60-3 – User and Installation Manual Value Meaning Factory setting Value range Maximum time of the Bulk phase since Maximum time 480 min 0-1440min Start bulk timer Absorption Voltage 14.25/28.50V 0-15.50/0-31.00V Absorption voltage (@ 25°C); see section Maximum time Maximum absorption timer 240min...
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ChargeMaster Plus 12/75-3, 12/100-3, 24/40-3, 24/60-3 – User and Installation Manual 4.2.9 Events With MasterBus a device can be programmed to initiate an action at another connected device. This is done by means of event based commands. Factory Value Meaning Value range setting Events...
ChargeMaster Plus 12/75-3, 12/100-3, 24/40-3, 24/60-3 – User and Installation Manual 5 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Introduction Note: Once switched on, the ChargeMaster Plus automatically resumes operation after it was The Mastervolt ChargeMaster Plus is a fully automatic disconnected from an AC source temporarily. battery charger. This means that...
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ChargeMaster Plus 12/75-3, 12/100-3, 24/40-3, 24/60-3 – User and Installation Manual The status display has a 3 level menu. Menu navigation is Menu MODE LED color Meaning done by shortly pressing the MODE button. After each Level 1 Green Status menu press the next menu level is shown.
ChargeMaster Plus 12/75-3, 12/100-3, 24/40-3, 24/60-3 – User and Installation Manual 5.4.1 Charge voltages The 3-step+ charge process Bulk Absorption Float Battery charging is accomplished in three automatic stages: AGM or GEL 14.25 / 28.5 14.25 / 28.5 13.80 / 27.6 BULK ABSORPTION FLOAT...
ChargeMaster Plus 12/75-3, 12/100-3, 24/40-3, 24/60-3 – User and Installation Manual 5.5.3 Starter + alternator Smart terminal - Output 3 The ChargeMaster Plus is equipped with three full outputs. The total output current is divided over these three outputs. See section 3.6 for connections. Output 3 is the Smart terminal, which can be current limited and can serve as an output and as an input to charge battery 1 &...
ChargeMaster Plus 12/75-3, 12/100-3, 24/40-3, 24/60-3 – User and Installation Manual 5.5.6 12V constant voltage connections, burnt wiring etc. must corrected immediately. Outputs 1 and 2 are configured as full outputs. Smart terminal is current limited and set to 12V constant voltage. If necessary, use a soft clean cloth to clean enclosure of the ChargeMaster Plus.
ChargeMaster Plus 12/75-3, 12/100-3, 24/40-3, 24/60-3 – User and Installation Manual 6 TROUBLE SHOOTING If you cannot solve a problem using the fault finding table, contact your supplier or Mastervolt. Make sure you have the part and serial number at hand.
ChargeMaster Plus 12/75-3, 12/100-3, 24/40-3, 24/60-3 – User and Installation Manual Dimensions Dimensions in mm [inches] ChargeMaster Plus models 12/75-3, 12/100-3, 24/40-3 and 24/60-3. 3-Step+ charging characteristics of flooded batteries...
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