Important Safety Instructions Please save these instructions. This manual contains important safety, installation, and operating instructions for the charger. The following symbols are used throughout the manual to indicate potentially dangerous conditions or important notes. Indicates a potentially dangerous condition. Use extreme caution when WARNING performing this task.
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Ensure secure location where it cannot tip or fall For installation on boats: if the electrical devices are incorrectly connected, this can lead to corrosion damage on the boat. Verify installation with a qualified electrician or installer. Lay cables so they cannot be damaged by doors or be a tripping hazard. Damaged cables can lead to serious injury Use ductwork or cable ducts if necessary, to lay cables through metal plates or other panels Do not lay AC and DC cable in the same conduit and do not pull on the cables.
Table of Contents Safety Information General Information Product Overview Identification of Parts Dimensions Optional Components Installation Location Considerations Wiring and Fusing Grounding DC Output Wiring (House) DC Input Wiring (Starter) D+ Ignition Wiring LC Current Limit Wiring Operation LED Indicators Setting Battery Type Setting Lead Acid Setting Lithium...
General Information The DC-DC Series battery chargers are the most effective way to charge your auxiliary or house batteries from the alternator/starter battery. Compatible with smart or traditional alterna- tor types, the DC-DC offers correct charging for AGM, Flooded, Gel, and even Lithium deep cycle batteries! Featuring a 3-stage battery charger and multiple electronic protections, owners can feel confident that their batteries are being charged optimally and automatically.
Product Overview Identification of Parts DC Input Side INPUT INPUT Key Features 1. Negative DC Input Terminal 2. Positive DC Input Terminal 3. Ventilation Fans sensor OUTPUT OUTPUT S1S2S3S4S5 DC Output Side Key Features 1.Power LED 5.D+ Ignition Terminal 2.Fault LED 6.LC Terminal –...
Dimensions 211.0mm 68.0mm 8.30in 2.70in DCC1212-20 The dimensions have a ±0.5mm tolerance NOTE 261.0mm 68.0mm 2.70in 10.30in DCC1212-40 The dimensions have a ±0.5mm tolerance NOTE 68.0mm 311.0mm 2.7in 12.20in The dimensions have a ±0.5mm tolerance DCC1212-60 NOTE...
Optional Components DC-DC Temperature Sensor (Model: RTSDCC) Do not use with Lithium batteries. CAUTION CAUTION The RTSDCC comes in handy for reading incoming temperature values from the house battery bank while adjusting the charging voltage of your DC to DC On-Board Battery Charger.
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Mounting Have at least 5cm of clearance from all areas and ensure some ventilation for best perfor- mance Trace the mounting holes with a pencil/pen when placing the DC-DC against the desired area Use 4 x screws to secure the dc-dc onto a surface 5 cm 5 cm...
Wiring and Fusing Battery Ring terminals are recommended for 12V input and output connections. The following is a reference incorporating a critical 0-3% max voltage drop and may not cover all unique applications that may exist. When the battery charger is sending the rated amps, the input side may experience a draw higher current draw by a factor of up to 50%.
D+IGN Wiring to Ignition Circuit ALTERNATOR ANL FUSE ANL FUSE DC INPUT (STARTER) DC OUTPUT (HOUSE) CHASSIS GROUND CHASSIS GROUND DC Output Wiring (House) Only use 12V batteries. Damages due to connecting higher voltage batteries will not WARNING be covered in warranty. The DC-DC output will connect to the 12V auxiliary or house battery that you are intending to charge.
counterclockwise clockwise DC Input Wiring (Starter) The DC-DC will not power on or operate until the D+ ignition cable is connected. NOTE When connecting the DC input, note that the DC-DC will still be off until the D+ ignition cable voltage senses. The DC-DC input will connect to the 12V starter battery that will be used to charge your auxilia- ry or house battery.
counterclockwise clockwise D+ Ignition Wiring The D+ terminal will be located on the output side but connects to the DC ignition circuit of the input starter battery. This may be in the engine bay fuse block for some vehicles. Refer to your own vehicle’s electrical diagram for D+ wiring placement. May require splicing or cable adjustments to connect correctly to your ignition circuit.
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The DC-DC will not power on or operate until the D+ ignition cable is connected to the ignition circuit where it will detect a 12V source to operate ON. The purpose is to toggle the DC-DC switch on when the vehicle is running with the alternator to prevent the DC-DC from operating incorrectly with just the starter battery leaving you with a drained starter battery.
Use 18-16AWG copper cable for the LC terminal and you may need to splice your own connections for the other cable end depending on your connection point. Model Amp Rating Current Limit DCC1212-20 DCC1212-40 DCC1212-60...
sensor OUTPUT OUTPUT S1S2S3S4S5 18-16AWG, copper cable recommended Operation Assuming correct 12V battery connections and D+ ignition cable wiring, then the POWER LED will illuminate green. LED Indicator Power LED Color Status Meaning Powered Off; if abnormal refer to troubleshooting Green Solid ON Normal...
DIP Switches The 5 x dip switches can be configured to charge lead acid or lithium batteries. Note that ON is position down and OFF is position up if facing the dip switches directly. Lead acid profiles have an absorption charge and a float charge whereas lithium batteries will only have an absorption charge and no float charge.
Setting Lithium To get started, make sure SW5 = OFF to gear the charger for lithium batteries. There will not be a float voltage and instead users will select between Type 1 lithium voltages or switch into Type 2 lithium voltages depending on your lithium battery specifications. You must select a lithium Type to when selecting your charge voltage.
Battery Charging Logic Bulk Absorption Float 100 % 10 % Bulk (Phase I) (Lead Acid + Lithium) In the beginning, a discharged battery will be charged with maximum current and voltage will be climbing steadily until reaching the absorption voltage setpoint. Absorption (Phase U0) (Lead Acid + Lithium) The battery reaches the absorption voltage setpoint and holds the voltage constant while the current gradually decreases until the battery is becoming full (within 10-20%).
Troubleshooting If the DC-DC is not functioning correctly, it may be undergoing an internal electronic protection and stop normal operation. This is not indicative of a defective unit but may require some troubleshooting to resume normal operation. Electronic Protection Behavior Protection Troubleshoot Steps 1.Use a multi-meter to measure the DC input and DC output...
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Behavior Protection Troubleshoot Steps 1.Double check that your wiring is correct with a multi-meter and that the battery levels are suitable within the operating voltage range 2. Observe the ambient temperature. Avoid installations in direct sun. Ambient temperatures above 122°F/50°C will cause the High unit to stop functioning until conditions get cooler.
Behavior Cause 1.Inspect your connections for tight, secure, and undamaged wiring to and from the DC-DC Connection 2.Check fuses for any breaks and replace them to continue break normal operation. 3.Use your multi-meter’s (check with manufacturer) continuity test to individually check each line (positive and negative) at the input and output to verify consistent connection.
Technical Specifications Model DCC1212-20 DCC1212-40 DCC1212-60 Transformation 12 V 12 V → Input Battery Voltage Range 8V ~ 16VDC Rated Charging Current 40 A 20 A 60 A Lead Acid: 13.2V ~ 14.7V Charging Voltage Range Lithium: 12.6V ~ 14.6V...
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