AMETEK/PRESTOLITE POWER EVOLUTION Owner's Manual page 20

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EVOLUTION CONTROL FEATURES
start a charge cycle immediately if a battery is
needed sooner than the programmed start time
would allow.
Automatic Equalize — The Evolution Control can
be programmed for 3 different types of automatic
equalize. Controls are shipped from the factory
programmed to automatically provide an equalize
charge to every fifth complete charger cycle. The
number of cycles between equalize requests can
be varied from 0 to 30. If the Evolution Control is
programmed to automatically provide an equalize
cycle every zero cycles, then an equalize charge
cannot be requested manually and will never be
provided automatically. The second type of
automatic equalize mode is when an equalize
charge is desired on a particular day of the week.
When programmed for automatic equalize by day of
week, the Evolution will provide an equalize charge
to any battery which is connected to the charger on
the programmed equalize day. Additionally, any
battery which is connected the charger previous to
the day of week equalize day will be given an
equalize charge provided that it is at a charge
complete status when the Evolution's clock calendar
switches to the equalize day.
The automatic equalize features allow for the
consistent application of equalize charges without
constant attention by the operators. The third type
of equalize is by BID count. When programmed for
this mode, the current complete cycle count is read
from the BID at connect and compared to that of the
equalize cycle counter. An equalize will be
requested when the BID count equals the equalize
cycle count programmed into the control.
For further information on programming and
reviewing the Evolution Control features, refer to the
Programming Settings chapter.
Programmable Cool Down Time — A
programmable cool down feature allows the battery
to cool down for 0 to 8 hours before the charger
signals charge complete. During the cool down
period the display reads "Cool Down". This feature
allows the battery to cool down before
being returned to use and can be used to minimize
the battery maximum temperature during operation.
No Gassing Time– A programmable time that
effects how long from the start of a charge cycle
before the gassing portion can begin. If the battery
on charge reaches the finish portion of the curve
and the gassing time has not elapsed, the charger
will shutoff and display "No Gassing". This
minimizes any battery gassing that may occur
during an opportunity charge cycle. Once the start
gassing time has passed, the charger will restart at
the standard finish current and complete the charge
cycle.
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WARNING: Enabling the Finish Cell
Forming feature will cause the charger to
continue to run for a period of time if the
battery has been disconnected before
Charge Complete or pressing the Manual
Stop key. This condition will continue
until the programmed number of cycles
have been completed. The battery
should never be disconnected while a
charge is in progress.
Maximum Battery Temperature — The Evolution
Control can be programmed to interrupt the charge
cycle if the battery temperature exceeds the limit
programmed into function. The temperature may be
programmed from 80°F to 150°F. Once the battery
cools down past the trip temperature the charge
cycle will be resumed. The display will show
"Battery Cooling" if the charge has been interrupted
and the cooling period is taking place. A BID must
be in use to utilize this function.
Password — The user can turn on a 4 number
password for use in keeping programming functions
protected. Any time the user tries to access the
settings, they will be prevented from doing so until
the password is entered. The user will have to enter
the password on the dashboard screen to enable
settings modifications.
November 23, 2020