Evolution Control - AMETEK/PRESTOLITE POWER EVOLUTION Owner's Manual

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DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT

EVOLUTION Control

The Evolution control is the standard charge control for
the Evolution Charger. It utilizes either a voltage/time
(VT) charge termination or a patented dV/dT charge
termination technique which eliminates excessive gas-
sing returning approximately 107% of the amp hours
removed from the battery.
Features of the Evolution Control include auto start/
stop, manual equalize, manual stop, back-up timer pro-
tection, two charge termination methods, manual or
automatic (with optional BID module) battery tempera-
ture compensation, AC power fail recovery, selectable
output profiles, and charge cycle data archiving.
The backlit touch screen display and bright LEDs on
the top panel indicate the status of a normal charge
cycle. The screen will display "80% Charged" when the
battery current is reduced to approximately 8.2 amps
per 100 AH of battery rating. The battery voltage at the
80% charged point will vary with charge profile setting
and/or manual or automatic temperature settings.
"Charge Complete" will display only if the battery has
completed the charge cycle and is ready for use.
The LEDs will flash red if the charger terminates a
charge prematurely. See the Evolution Control Fea-
tures chapter of this manual to determine the cause of
the fault. The screen will display "Equalize" when an
equalize charge is requested by pressing the equalize
push button. The LEDs will rapidly flash Green and
White when the charger is equalizing the battery.
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WARNING: Do not connect a bat-
tery to this charger if the screen is
not lit. Do not disconnect a battery
from this charger while a charge is
in progress. Otherwise, damage to
charger, arcing and burning of con-
nector parts or a battery explosion
may result. Batteries produce ex-
plosive gases. Keep sparks, flame,
and cigarettes away. Ventilate when
charging in an enclosed area. Al-
ways shield eyes when working
near batteries.
November 23, 2020