Intelligent Charging MB73P+ Operator's Manual

Intelligent Charging MB73P+ Operator's Manual

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MP73P+ : Battery charger/analyser
Operators Manual
MB73P+
BATTERY CHARGER
&
CAPACITY TESTER
OPERATORS MANUAL
Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2020
Doc: DWG1042-12-R18 MB73P+ Operators manual.odt
Page 1 of 64
Printed On : 29/11/20

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  • Page 1 MP73P+ : Battery charger/analyser Operators Manual MB73P+ BATTERY CHARGER & CAPACITY TESTER OPERATORS MANUAL Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2020 Doc: DWG1042-12-R18 MB73P+ Operators manual.odt Page 1 of 64 Printed On : 29/11/20...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    6.4 Constant Current Charge Using Cell Monitor..............30 6.5 Performing A Charge.......................31 6.5.1 Charge From A Library Entry..................31 6.5.2 Charge From Manual Data..................31 Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2020 Doc: DWG1042-12-R18 MB73P+ Operators manual.odt Page 2 of 64 Printed On : 29/11/20...
  • Page 3 12.3 Battery Backup......................58 12.4 Printer Care........................59 12.4.1 Door Latch......................59 12.4.2 Paper Feed Button....................59 12.4.3 Paper Roll Replacement..................60 12.4.4 Ribbon Cartridge Replacement................60 Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2020 Doc: DWG1042-12-R18 MB73P+ Operators manual.odt Page 3 of 64 Printed On : 29/11/20...
  • Page 4: Manual Revision History

    Added cell monitor connection details. 07-09-2020 Add new fixed resistor capacity test mode. 29/11/2020 Added some omissions noted on IC48V manual update. Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2020 Doc: DWG1042-12-R18 MB73P+ Operators manual.odt Page 4 of 64 Printed On : 29/11/20...
  • Page 5: Equipment Description

    Capacity Test: 12V at 60A or 24V at 50A The unit contains a high flow rate fan to extract the heat energy generated internally when running in capacity test mode. Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2020 Doc: DWG1042-12-R18 MB73P+ Operators manual.odt Page 5 of 64...
  • Page 6: Charging Modes

    During the capacity test and when it is terminated the display will show the amount the capacity test is complete as a percentage. Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2020 Doc: DWG1042-12-R18 MB73P+ Operators manual.odt...
  • Page 7 The print can also include the printed serial number of the battery, and contains a signature strip so the results can be validated by the operator. Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2020 Doc: DWG1042-12-R18 MB73P+ Operators manual.odt...
  • Page 8: Component Parts

    CAPTEST BREAKER BREAKER BATTERY CELL MONITOR POWER Intelligent BATTERY MUST BE ISOLATED FROM Charging Limited EQUIPMENT BEFORE CONNECTION intelligent-charging.com Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2020 Doc: DWG1042-12-R18 MB73P+ Operators manual.odt Page 8 of 64 Printed On : 29/11/20...
  • Page 9: Front Panel Controls And Indicators

    All battery charge and capacity test functions are activated via this 16 key keypad. (F) - NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL Connection of the negative battery lead is made to this terminal. Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2020 Doc: DWG1042-12-R18 MB73P+ Operators manual.odt Page 9 of 64...
  • Page 10 Operation of the circuit breaker is an indication of a fault and the unit will need to be checked before using. Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2020 Doc: DWG1042-12-R18 MB73P+ Operators manual.odt Page 10 of 64...
  • Page 11: Rear Panel Controls And Indicators

    The fitted mains fuse for the MB73+ and MB73P+ is 10.0A Slow blow 1 1/4 inch. (M) - Voltage Selector Switch Use this switch to select either 115V supply or 230V supply. Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2020 Doc: DWG1042-12-R18 MB73P+ Operators manual.odt Page 11 of 64...
  • Page 12: Cell Monitor Interface

    This allows the monitoring of NiCd batteries of up to 20 cells and is only available for units that have firmware issue 3.0 or higher installed. For upgrade details please contact Intelligent Charging Limited or your local reseller. With the cell-monitoring interface connected two additional capacity test options become available and one additional charge option.
  • Page 13: Cell Monitor Connection

    UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES CONNECT A BATTERY TO THE CELL MONITOR WITHOUT IT FIRST BEING CONNECTED TO THE BATTERY CHARGER AS DAMAGE MAY OCCUR TO THE INTERNAL SENSING CIRCUITRY. Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2020 Doc: DWG1042-12-R18 MB73P+ Operators manual.odt Page 13 of 64...
  • Page 14: Flying Lead Connection Diagram

    MP73P+ : Battery charger/analyser Operators Manual 3.2.3 Flying Lead Connection Diagram 24.0V Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2020 Doc: DWG1042-12-R18 MB73P+ Operators manual.odt Page 14 of 64 Printed On : 29/11/20...
  • Page 15: Crown Connection Diagram

    MP73P+ : Battery charger/analyser Operators Manual 3.2.4 Crown Connection Diagram 24.0V Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2020 Doc: DWG1042-12-R18 MB73P+ Operators manual.odt Page 15 of 64 Printed On : 29/11/20...
  • Page 16: Charging With The Cell Monitor

    The ‘B’ key changes the display to the full 20-cell voltage list: The ‘C’ key changes the display to a bar graph of cell voltages: Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2020 Doc: DWG1042-12-R18 MB73P+ Operators manual.odt Page 16 of 64...
  • Page 17: Printing Data When Using The Cell Monitor

    The charger will then request the number of cells to be scanned and once entered the display will change to the bar graph display "C". The numeric display can be selected by Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2020 Doc: DWG1042-12-R18 MB73P+ Operators manual.odt...
  • Page 18: Cell Balance Only Mode

    +ve end of the battery and which is the negative so that if the cell numbering is reversed it is shown which way round the numbering takes. From MAIN page select : - Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2020 Doc: DWG1042-12-R18 MB73P+ Operators manual.odt Page 18 of 64...
  • Page 19: Cell Scan And Print During Standard Charge Modes

    Cell Voltage Range -2.0V to +2.0V Max No. Cells 20 If used with “TH20” or 22 if Used with “TH22” Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2020 Doc: DWG1042-12-R18 MB73P+ Operators manual.odt Page 19 of 64 Printed On : 29/11/20...
  • Page 20 1.0 ±1% 2W Voltage Accuracy 0.004V Note the voltage accuracy is not independent of the overall battery voltage accuracy. Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2020 Doc: DWG1042-12-R18 MB73P+ Operators manual.odt Page 20 of 64 Printed On : 29/11/20...
  • Page 21: Equipment Menu Operation

    ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’ or ‘.’ keys. To get back to the main menu the ‘CLR’ key is pressed repeatedly. The following flowchart illustrate the menu structure. Charging Menu Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2020 Doc: DWG1042-12-R18 MB73P+ Operators manual.odt Page 21 of 64...
  • Page 22: Capacity Testing Menu

    MP73P+ : Battery charger/analyser Operators Manual Capacity Testing Menu Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2020 Doc: DWG1042-12-R18 MB73P+ Operators manual.odt Page 22 of 64 Printed On : 29/11/20...
  • Page 23: Process Operation Menu

    MP73P+ : Battery charger/analyser Operators Manual Process Operation Menu Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2020 Doc: DWG1042-12-R18 MB73P+ Operators manual.odt Page 23 of 64 Printed On : 29/11/20...
  • Page 24: Settings Menu

    MP73P+ : Battery charger/analyser Operators Manual Settings Menu Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2020 Doc: DWG1042-12-R18 MB73P+ Operators manual.odt Page 24 of 64 Printed On : 29/11/20...
  • Page 25: Connecting A Battery

    Once the charger leads are connected to the unit then the battery can be connected. Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2020 Doc: DWG1042-12-R18 MB73P+ Operators manual.odt Page 25 of 64...
  • Page 26 BLACK HEATSHRINK AT CRIMP END FOR 100mm +/- 5mm NEGATIVE PLUG Specialist lead sets are available by request to suit many battery types. Please contact Intelligent Charging Limited for prices and availability. Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2020 Doc: DWG1042-12-R18 MB73P+ Operators manual.odt...
  • Page 27: Battery Charge Operation

    Set to zero if not required. CHARGE AMPS LT MIN AMPS STOP CHARGE Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2020 Doc: DWG1042-12-R18 MB73P+ Operators manual.odt Page 27 of 64 Printed On : 29/11/20...
  • Page 28: Constant Current Charge

    Time. Overcharge Volts : During the Extra Time the charge will stop if the battery voltage reaches this value. Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2020 Doc: DWG1042-12-R18 MB73P+ Operators manual.odt Page 28 of 64 Printed On : 29/11/20...
  • Page 29: Multi-Step Constant Current Charge

    At any time during the charge a step can be advanced before BATTERY the time has elapsed by pressing the ‘ENT’ key. VOLTS ABOVE OVERCHARGE STOP CHARGE Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2020 Doc: DWG1042-12-R18 MB73P+ Operators manual.odt Page 29 of 64 Printed On : 29/11/20...
  • Page 30: Constant Current Charge Using Cell Monitor

    Extra Amps : If the Extra Time has been set to a value greater than zero this Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2020 Doc: DWG1042-12-R18 MB73P+ Operators manual.odt Page 30 of 64 Printed On : 29/11/20...
  • Page 31: Performing A Charge

    If printer fitted and battery serial number set to on, the battery serial number • will be requested at this point. Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2020 Doc: DWG1042-12-R18 MB73P+ Operators manual.odt Page 31 of 64 Printed On : 29/11/20...
  • Page 32: Battery Capacity Test Or Discharge Operation

    This is usually 1 Hour. START MAINTAIN TEST CURRENT TARGET VOLTAGE REACHED HAS TIME ELAPSED CLR KEY PRESSED STOP CAPTEST Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2020 Doc: DWG1042-12-R18 MB73P+ Operators manual.odt Page 32 of 64 Printed On : 29/11/20...
  • Page 33: Capacity Test To Target Voltage

    This is usually 1 Hour. START MAINTAIN TEST CURRENT HAS TIME ELAPSED CLR KEY PRESSED STOP CAPTEST Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2020 Doc: DWG1042-12-R18 MB73P+ Operators manual.odt Page 33 of 64 Printed On : 29/11/20...
  • Page 34: Capacity Test Using Cell Monitor

    If a printer STOP CAPTEST is available this value defines the period at which the cell voltages are printed. Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2020 Doc: DWG1042-12-R18 MB73P+ Operators manual.odt Page 34 of 64 Printed On : 29/11/20...
  • Page 35: Capacity Test To Failed Cells

    AS FAILED defines the period at which the cell voltages are printed. HAS TIME ELAPSED CLR KEY PRESSED STOP CAPTEST Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2020 Doc: DWG1042-12-R18 MB73P+ Operators manual.odt Page 35 of 64 Printed On : 29/11/20...
  • Page 36: Capacity Test Using A Fixed Resistor

    CALCULATE VOLTS/RESISTANCE TO SET AMPS MAINTAIN TEST CURRENT TARGET HAS TIME CLR KEY VOLTAGE ELAPSED PRESSED REACHED STOP CAPTEST Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2020 Doc: DWG1042-12-R18 MB73P+ Operators manual.odt Page 36 of 64 Printed On : 29/11/20...
  • Page 37: Automatic Cell Balancing

    Test Time : This is the STOP maximum time at which the discharge test performed. Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2020 Doc: DWG1042-12-R18 MB73P+ Operators manual.odt Page 37 of 64 Printed On : 29/11/20...
  • Page 38: Full Battery Discharge

    HAS TIME ELAPSED TARGET VOLTAGE REACHED ALARM CLR KEY SOUND ACKNOWLEDGED PRESSED ALARM ALARM MUTE SOUNDING ALARM STOP CAPTEST Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2020 Doc: DWG1042-12-R18 MB73P+ Operators manual.odt Page 38 of 64 Printed On : 29/11/20...
  • Page 39: Performing A Capacity Test

    • If the selected item is marked as NO DATA the name for this item will be • requested. Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2020 Doc: DWG1042-12-R18 MB73P+ Operators manual.odt Page 39 of 64 Printed On : 29/11/20...
  • Page 40: Data Entry Procedure

    Select >> NEXT >> or << PREV << to change to either : - CONSTANT VOLTAGE CHARGE CONSTANT CURRENT CHARGE MULTI-STEP CHARGE CELL MONITOR CC CHARGE Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2020 Doc: DWG1042-12-R18 MB73P+ Operators manual.odt Page 40 of 64 Printed On : 29/11/20...
  • Page 41 If this value is set to a non zero value the charge will Minutes stop or switch to the TopUp charge if one has been Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2020 Doc: DWG1042-12-R18 MB73P+ Operators manual.odt Page 41 of 64...
  • Page 42 This must be the cell target volts. When all cells are above this value, but under the overcharge voltage, the charge will move to the TopUp charge if one has Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2020 Doc: DWG1042-12-R18 MB73P+ Operators manual.odt Page 42 of 64...
  • Page 43 Note during the charge the cell voltages can be manually printed at any time by pressing the '.' key. Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2020 Doc: DWG1042-12-R18 MB73P+ Operators manual.odt Page 43 of 64 Printed On : 29/11/20...
  • Page 44: Entering Discharge Data

    100%, otherwise the discharge will continue to report actual capacity. Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2020 Doc: DWG1042-12-R18 MB73P+ Operators manual.odt Page 44 of 64 Printed On : 29/11/20...
  • Page 45 Volts. During the discharge the cell voltages are monitored and if any cell voltage falls below this figure the cell Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2020 Doc: DWG1042-12-R18 MB73P+ Operators manual.odt Page 45 of 64 Printed On : 29/11/20...
  • Page 46 Note during the charge the cell voltages can be manually printed at any time by pressing the '.' key. Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2020 Doc: DWG1042-12-R18 MB73P+ Operators manual.odt Page 46 of 64 Printed On : 29/11/20...
  • Page 47 Discharge Time Hours and The discharge will continue for this set amount of Minutes. time. Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2020 Doc: DWG1042-12-R18 MB73P+ Operators manual.odt Page 47 of 64 Printed On : 29/11/20...
  • Page 48: Process Mode

    Select RENAME to set a recognisable name. Select VIEW/EDIT to view and edit the process steps. Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2020 Doc: DWG1042-12-R18 MB73P+ Operators manual.odt Page 48 of 64 Printed On : 29/11/20...
  • Page 49: Renaming A Process

    Check battery is correctly connected and a voltage is displayed in the main • Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2020 Doc: DWG1042-12-R18 MB73P+ Operators manual.odt Page 49 of 64 Printed On : 29/11/20...
  • Page 50: Process Termination

    At any point during the process the ‘CLR’ key can be pressed to stop the process execution. Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2020 Doc: DWG1042-12-R18 MB73P+ Operators manual.odt Page 50 of 64 Printed On : 29/11/20...
  • Page 51: Calibration

    V a.c. 200u A a.c. 200m 200u 10.3 Check Procedure Once per year the following calibration procedure should be applied. Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2020 Doc: DWG1042-12-R18 MB73P+ Operators manual.odt Page 51 of 64 Printed On : 29/11/20...
  • Page 52: Making Calibration Adjustment

    The battery voltage is also measured again here to calculate the lead voltage • drop to be used in voltage readings. When requested enter the Battery voltage and press ‘ENT’ • Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2020 Doc: DWG1042-12-R18 MB73P+ Operators manual.odt Page 52 of 64 Printed On : 29/11/20...
  • Page 53: Reviewing Calibration Date

    Select SETTINGS -> PRINT or DISPLAY -> SYSTEM The unit will then print or display the calibration data. Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2020 Doc: DWG1042-12-R18 MB73P+ Operators manual.odt Page 53 of 64...
  • Page 54: Miscellaneous Unit Functions

    ‘CLR’ key. • BATTERY REV OR < 0.1V Applies to all modes. Indicates that a battery voltage less that 0.1V has been Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2020 Doc: DWG1042-12-R18 MB73P+ Operators manual.odt Page 54 of 64...
  • Page 55 • BATT VOLTS > TARG VOLTS Applies to CONSTANT VOLTAGE CHARGE mode only. This occurs when the Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2020 Doc: DWG1042-12-R18 MB73P+ Operators manual.odt Page 55 of 64...
  • Page 56: Print Or Display Previous Operation Results

    18/11/2019 mm/dd/yyyy 11/18/2019 yyyy/mm/dd 2019/11/18 yyyy/dd/mm 2019/18/11 dd mmm yyyy 18 Nov 2019 mmm dd yyyy Nov 18 2019 Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2020 Doc: DWG1042-12-R18 MB73P+ Operators manual.odt Page 56 of 64 Printed On : 29/11/20...
  • Page 57: Modifying Display Intensity

    10 minutes at end of charge or capacity test, or when the heat-sink temperature falls below 40°C, which ever is the greater. Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2020 Doc: DWG1042-12-R18 MB73P+ Operators manual.odt...
  • Page 58: Service And Maintenance

    The cell is a standard Lithium button cell number CR2032. When replacing the battery please observe the correct methods of disposal of the old battery in accordance with your local regulations. Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2020 Doc: DWG1042-12-R18 MB73P+ Operators manual.odt Page 58 of 64...
  • Page 59: Printer Care

    To manually advance the paper depress this button (see Figure 2). The paper will continue to advance while button is pressed. Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2020 Doc: DWG1042-12-R18 MB73P+ Operators manual.odt Page 59 of 64 Printed On : 29/11/20...
  • Page 60: Paper Roll Replacement

    (see Figure Carefully press the door and chassis vertically opposite directions until the catch is Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2020 Doc: DWG1042-12-R18 MB73P+ Operators manual.odt Page 60 of 64 Printed On : 29/11/20...
  • Page 61 Use of this paper is recommended, as most paper rolls from other sources are too large to fit within the printer housing, and may be of inferior quality causing dust and wear. Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2020 Doc: DWG1042-12-R18 MB73P+ Operators manual.odt Page 61 of 64...
  • Page 62 Discharge Specifications Max Input Volts Max Input Amps Max Input Watts MB73+ 40.0V 60.0A 1000W MB73P+ 40.0V 60.0A 1200W Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2020 Doc: DWG1042-12-R18 MB73P+ Operators manual.odt Page 62 of 64 Printed On : 29/11/20...
  • Page 63 Business users should contact their suppliers and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract and ensure that this product is not mixed with other commercial waste for disposal. Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2020 Doc: DWG1042-12-R18 MB73P+ Operators manual.odt Page 63 of 64...
  • Page 64 Intelligent Charging Limited only obligation shall be to repair or replace such products that have proved to be faulty. Intelligent Charging Limited shall not be liable for any injury, loss or damage, direct or consequential, arising out of the use, or the inability to use the product. The customer shall determine the suitability of this product for its intended use, and the customer assumes all risks and liability whatsoever in connection herewith.

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