Intelligent Charging IC8P Operator's Manual

Intelligent Charging IC8P Operator's Manual

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IC8P Battery Charger/Analyser
Operator Manual
IC8P
BATTERY CHARGER/ANALYSER
OPERATORS MANUAL
Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2018
Doc: DWG1062-06-R3 IC8P Operators manual.odt
Page 1 of 46
Printed On : 20/11/19

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  • Page 1 IC8P Battery Charger/Analyser Operator Manual IC8P BATTERY CHARGER/ANALYSER OPERATORS MANUAL Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2018 Doc: DWG1062-06-R3 IC8P Operators manual.odt Page 1 of 46 Printed On : 20/11/19...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    8.2.1 Renaming a process....................31 8.2.2 View or Edit A Process....................31 8.3 Process Execution......................31 8.4 Process Termination......................32 9 Calibration..........................33 9.1 Equipment Required......................33 Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2018 Doc: DWG1062-06-R3 IC8P Operators manual.odt Page 2 of 46 Printed On : 20/11/19...
  • Page 3 11.4.3 Paper Roll Replacement..................42 11.4.4 Ribbon Cartridge Replacement................42 11.4.5 Consumables Available....................43 12 Specifications........................44 13 Product Disposal Instructions....................45 14 Product Warranty.........................46 Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2018 Doc: DWG1062-06-R3 IC8P Operators manual.odt Page 3 of 46 Printed On : 20/11/19...
  • Page 4: Manual Revision History

    Adapted from Issue 3 IC8A Manual and added printer content. 21-07-2015 Formatting changes. 20-11-2019 Updated drawings and incorporated new functions from MB. Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2018 Doc: DWG1062-06-R3 IC8P Operators manual.odt Page 4 of 46 Printed On : 20/11/19...
  • Page 5: Equipment Description

    The IC8A can Charge 12V at 12.0A or 24V at 6.0A and can Capacity Test 12V at 12.0A or 24V at 6.0A. The unit contains a fan to extract the heat energy generated internally when running in capacity test mode. Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2018 Doc: DWG1062-06-R3 IC8P Operators manual.odt Page 5 of 46...
  • Page 6: Charging Modes

    The re-calibration process only takes a few minutes and this is done without the need to access the internals of the unit. Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2018 Doc: DWG1062-06-R3 IC8P Operators manual.odt Page 6 of 46...
  • Page 7: Component Parts

    24 Jun 2015 14:01 o BATTERY BATTERY FUSE Intelligent BATTERY MUST BE ISOLATED FROM Charging 16A QB EQUIPMENT BEFORE CONNECTION Limited Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2018 Doc: DWG1062-06-R3 IC8P Operators manual.odt Page 7 of 46 Printed On : 20/11/19...
  • Page 8: Front Controls And Indicators

    (G) – DOT MATRIX PRINTER Fitted here is the 24 column dot matrix report printer. Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2018 Doc: DWG1062-06-R3 IC8P Operators manual.odt Page 8 of 46...
  • Page 9: Rear Controls And Indicators

    The IEC main input plug is inserted here. (I) - POWER SWITCH Operation of this switch applies or removes mains power from the battery charger. Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2018 Doc: DWG1062-06-R3 IC8P Operators manual.odt Page 9 of 46...
  • Page 10: 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 © 2018 Doc: DWG1062-06-R3 IC8P Operators manual.odt Page 10 of 46...
  • Page 11: Capacity Testing Menu

    IC8P Battery Charger/Analyser Operator Manual Capacity Testing Menu Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2018 Doc: DWG1062-06-R3 IC8P Operators manual.odt Page 11 of 46 Printed On : 20/11/19...
  • Page 12: Process Operation Menu

    IC8P Battery Charger/Analyser Operator Manual Process Operation Menu Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2018 Doc: DWG1062-06-R3 IC8P Operators manual.odt Page 12 of 46 Printed On : 20/11/19...
  • Page 13 IC8P Battery Charger/Analyser Operator Manual Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2018 Doc: DWG1062-06-R3 IC8P Operators manual.odt Page 13 of 46 Printed On : 20/11/19...
  • Page 14: Settings Menu

    IC8P Battery Charger/Analyser Operator Manual Settings Menu Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2018 Doc: DWG1062-06-R3 IC8P Operators manual.odt Page 14 of 46 Printed On : 20/11/19...
  • Page 15: Connecting A Battery

    Once the charger leads are connected to the unit then the battery can be connected. Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2018 Doc: DWG1062-06-R3 IC8P Operators manual.odt Page 15 of 46...
  • Page 16 STANDARD LEAD SET Cable Cut 50cm 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 © 2018 Doc: DWG1062-06-R3 IC8P Operators manual.odt...
  • Page 17: Battery Charge Operation

    Set to zero if not required. CHARGE AMPS LT MIN AMPS STOP CHARGE Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2018 Doc: DWG1062-06-R3 IC8P Operators manual.odt Page 17 of 46 Printed On : 20/11/19...
  • Page 18: 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 © 2018 Doc: DWG1062-06-R3 IC8P Operators manual.odt Page 18 of 46 Printed On : 20/11/19...
  • Page 19: 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 © 2018 Doc: DWG1062-06-R3 IC8P Operators manual.odt Page 19 of 46 Printed On : 20/11/19...
  • Page 20: Charge From A Library Entry

    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 © 2018 Doc: DWG1062-06-R3 IC8P Operators manual.odt Page 20 of 46 Printed On : 20/11/19...
  • Page 21: 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 © 2018 Doc: DWG1062-06-R3 IC8P Operators manual.odt Page 21 of 46 Printed On : 20/11/19...
  • Page 22: 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 © 2018 Doc: DWG1062-06-R3 IC8P Operators manual.odt Page 22 of 46 Printed On : 20/11/19...
  • Page 23: 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 © 2018 Doc: DWG1062-06-R3 IC8P Operators manual.odt Page 23 of 46 Printed On : 20/11/19...
  • Page 24: 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 © 2018 Doc: DWG1062-06-R3 IC8P Operators manual.odt Page 24 of 46 Printed On : 20/11/19...
  • Page 25: Data Entry Procedure

    CONSTANT VOLTAGE CHARGE Value Required Units Description Nominal Volts Volts. The battery nominal voltage is used to determine what Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2018 Doc: DWG1062-06-R3 IC8P Operators manual.odt Page 25 of 46 Printed On : 20/11/19...
  • Page 26 It will not switch to TopUp charge. TopUp Amps Amps. If a TopUp charge is required this is the constant Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2018 Doc: DWG1062-06-R3 IC8P Operators manual.odt Page 26 of 46 Printed On : 20/11/19...
  • Page 27 Hours and Constant current step #4 charge duration. Minutes. Overcharge Volts Volts. Over charge voltage point to stop charge. Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2018 Doc: DWG1062-06-R3 IC8P Operators manual.odt Page 27 of 46 Printed On : 20/11/19...
  • Page 28: Entering Discharge Data

    Target Volts Volts. The target volts is the discharged voltage that the charge should stop the discharge and report the Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2018 Doc: DWG1062-06-R3 IC8P Operators manual.odt Page 28 of 46 Printed On : 20/11/19...
  • Page 29 Discharge Time Hours and The discharge will continue for this set amount of Minutes. time. Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2018 Doc: DWG1062-06-R3 IC8P Operators manual.odt Page 29 of 46 Printed On : 20/11/19...
  • Page 30: 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 © 2018 Doc: DWG1062-06-R3 IC8P Operators manual.odt Page 30 of 46 Printed On : 20/11/19...
  • Page 31: Renaming A Process

    Check battery is correctly connected and a voltage is displayed in the main • Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2018 Doc: DWG1062-06-R3 IC8P Operators manual.odt Page 31 of 46 Printed On : 20/11/19...
  • Page 32: 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 © 2018 Doc: DWG1062-06-R3 IC8P Operators manual.odt Page 32 of 46 Printed On : 20/11/19...
  • Page 33: Calibration

    Once per year the following calibration procedure should be applied. Connect a good quality 24V battery to the Battery Charger Analyser. • Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2018 Doc: DWG1062-06-R3 IC8P Operators manual.odt Page 33 of 46 Printed On : 20/11/19...
  • Page 34: Making Calibration Adjustment

    This protects the unit from Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2018 Doc: DWG1062-06-R3 IC8P Operators manual.odt...
  • Page 35: Reviewing Calibration Date

    Limited Select SETTINGS -> SYSTEM -> CALIBRATE -> LEADS Follow the on screen instructions to perform the lead volt drop setting. Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2018 Doc: DWG1062-06-R3 IC8P Operators manual.odt Page 35 of 46 Printed On : 20/11/19...
  • Page 36: 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 © 2018 Doc: DWG1062-06-R3 IC8P Operators manual.odt Page 36 of 46...
  • Page 37 • BATT VOLTS > TARG VOLTS Applies to CONSTANT VOLTAGE CHARGE mode only. This occurs when the Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2018 Doc: DWG1062-06-R3 IC8P Operators manual.odt Page 37 of 46...
  • Page 38: Print Or Display Previous Operation Results

    The last test results are stored in battery backed memory so the previous test results can be printed or displayed even if power had previously been removed from the unit. Note printing only applies to the IC8P. 10.3 Changing The Date Format And Date Time The unit has a battery backed built in clock and calendar which is used to time stamp test results and mark re-calibration events.
  • Page 39: Modifying Display Intensity

    Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2018 Doc: DWG1062-06-R3 IC8P Operators manual.odt...
  • Page 40: 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 © 2018 Doc: DWG1062-06-R3 IC8P Operators manual.odt Page 40 of 46...
  • Page 41: Printer Care

    To manually advance the paper depress this button as shown in figure 2. paper will continue to advance while the button is pressed. Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2018 Doc: DWG1062-06-R3 IC8P Operators manual.odt Page 41 of 46 Printed On : 20/11/19...
  • Page 42: Paper Roll Replacement

    (see Figure Carefully press the door and chassis vertically opposite directions until the catch is Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2018 Doc: DWG1062-06-R3 IC8P Operators manual.odt Page 42 of 46 Printed On : 20/11/19...
  • Page 43: Consumables Available

    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 © 2018 Doc: DWG1062-06-R3 IC8P Operators manual.odt Page 43 of 46...
  • Page 44: Specifications

    Max Output Amps Max Output Watts 38.0V 12.0A 228W Discharge Specifications Max Input Volts Max Input Amps Max Input Watts 38.0V 12.0A 150W Copyright Material of Intelligent Charging Limited © 2018 Doc: DWG1062-06-R3 IC8P Operators manual.odt Page 44 of 46 Printed On : 20/11/19...
  • Page 45: Product Disposal Instructions

    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 © 2018 Doc: DWG1062-06-R3 IC8P Operators manual.odt Page 45 of 46...
  • Page 46: Product Warranty

    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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