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Disclaimer While every precaution has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the contents of this guide, Whisper Power BV assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Note as well that specifications and product functionality may change without notice. Important Please be sure to read and save the entire manual before using your WP-BC Supreme Battery Charger.
WhisperPower Battery Charger 12 V 100 A TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION PRODUCT DESCRIPTION UNDERSTANDING THE UNIT INSTALLING THE CHARGER UNIT OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS WARRANTY Appendix Appendix A1 Appendix A2 Appendix A3 Appendix B...
WhisperPower Battery Charger 12 V 100 A 1. INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the WP-BC Supreme Battery Charger. With our state of the art, easy to use design, this product will offer you reliable service by providing a multi-stage multi-bank battery charger to charge different types of batteries you have installed in your boat, RV, vehicle or your cabin battery bank.
WhisperPower Battery Charger 12 V 100 A • This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
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WhisperPower Battery Charger 12 V 100 A on an isolated charging design where Battery Bank 1 is separate from Battery Bank 2 and 3. Battery Bank 1 is the priority battery bank in the charging sequence and is recommended to be connected to the main (or primary house) battery bank.
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WhisperPower Battery Charger 12 V 100 A Typical wiring block diagram of the Battery Charger with 3 batteries bank:...
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WhisperPower Battery Charger 12 V 100 A AC Source: The charger accepts full universal input voltage (90-265Vac, 47-63Hz). Branch Breaker: For use on 120V AC Input source, use a 15A branch breaker to connect between the AC Source and the charger AC Input hardwire cable (Hot – black wire, Neutral – white wire, Ground – green wire). For use on 230V AC Input source, a minimum of 8A branch breaker is required from the AC Input Source.
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WhisperPower Battery Charger 12 V 100 A Digital Display: ‘CH1’, ‘CH2’ and ‘CH3’ represent Battery Bank 1, 2 and 3 • respectively. With ‘CH1’ turned on, the numerical value on the display shows individual battery information like battery voltage in ‘V’ or charging current in ‘A’. ‘CH 2’ and ‘CH 3’ will always turn on together, the numerical value on the display shows the total charging current in ‘A’...
12 V 100 A 4. INSTALLING THE CHARGER WARNING: Whisper Power BV recommends all wiring to be done by a certified technician or electrician to ensure adherence to the applicable electrical safety wiring regulations and installation codes. Failure to follow these instructions can damage the unit and could also result in personal injury or loss of life.
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WhisperPower Battery Charger 12 V 100 A For use with two charger units connected in parallel (same model number only): • When having two chargers in parallel, the total current to the batteries is the sum of the ones supplied by each one of the chargers. You can see that total current (the sum) as a unique reading, by using the optional Remote Display.
WhisperPower Battery Charger 12 V 100 A terminal of the chosen battery bank. As Battery Bank 1 is for the main battery bank charging, it is highly recommended to connect the Temperature Sensor to Battery Bank 1 when in use. For parallel charger operation (by using two units of the same model): •...
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WhisperPower Battery Charger 12 V 100 A and fire. Charging the Lithium battery requires the user to set the charger termination current. The charging process will terminate when the charging current drops to the set termination current. For using Program mode for charging batteries: WARNING: FIRE HAZARD! When using the Program mode to set the battery charging parameters, please consult the battery manufacturer on all voltage and current settings.
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WhisperPower Battery Charger 12 V 100 A The charger will automatically restart the full charging cycle if it senses any one of the battery banks is discharged to lower than 12.5V or after seven days in float stage to refresh the battery banks. Understanding the Two-Stage (Mode 2) Charging: The Two-Stage charging is similar to the Three-Stage charging except there is no float stage after the absorption stage.
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WhisperPower Battery Charger 12 V 100 A Absorption to Float stage current. Maximum Absorption to Float Maximum Absorption to Float Model Current Stage Current Current Stage Current Setting (CH1) Setting (CH1) Setting (CH2/3) Setting (CH2/3) * 100A * 4A / 8A / 12A 3A / 6A / 12A 3A / 6A / 12A 2A / 4A / 8A...
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WhisperPower Battery Charger 12 V 100 A hour of 15.5V equalization process. Consult or follow the instruction as provided by the battery manufacturer on how to check the battery electrolyte level and or refill with distilled or deionized water during the 1 hour’s equalization period. All cells should have similar electrolyte levels. If distilled or deionized water is added, batteries must undergo a complete charge cycle.
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WhisperPower Battery Charger 12 V 100 A Understanding the Protection Features Derating the Charging Current: When the charger senses the environmental temperature is above 50°C, the maximum charger current will de-rate to 1/2 of the value (A02 warning code will display). The charger will recover automatically back to the maximum charging current when the environmental temperature drops to below 45°C.
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WhisperPower Battery Charger 12 V 100 A Code Condition Corrective Action Temperature Sensor (BTS) is defective. Check and or replace the sensor. Check AC input source. The unit will Unit shutdown due to low AC Input automatically recover when the AC Input (<...
WhisperPower Battery Charger 12 V 100 A 6. SPECIFICATIONS WP-BC 12/100-3 Charger Output: Output Current (Maximum) 100A Output Voltage Range: Charge 13.8 – 14.8 V Float 13.0 - 13.8 V Equalize (Flooded Battery) 15.5 V Three stages (Bulk/Absorption/Float) Charging Control Two stages (Bulk/Absorption) DC Output Bank Three (CH1, CH2, CH3)
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WhisperPower Battery Charger 12 V 100 A Based Unit Weight and Dimensions: Weight Dimension 236 x 425 x 102.7 mm (9.3 x 16.7 x 4’) Regulatory Compliance: Approved to UL1236 including the marine supplement Standards/Safety (North America) UL1564 CSA C22.2 107.2-01 CE marked for the low voltage directive 2006-95-EC Standards/Safety (European Union) Complying with EN60335-2-29 battery chargers...
The limited warranty program is the only one that applies to this unit, and it sets forth all the responsibilities of Whisper Power BV. There is no other warranty, other than those described herein. Any implied warranty of merchantability of fitness for a particular purpose on this unit is limited in duration to the duration of this warranty.
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