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Ferro Q Installation And Operation Manual

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Q High Frequency Battery Charger
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  • Page 1 Q High Frequency Battery Charger Installation and Operation Manual Page 1 of 18...
  • Page 2 During the last 5 years of the warranty on power transformers, Ferro will bear the cost of replacement parts only; no labor or other services will be provided by Ferro. Ferro shall not be obligated to reimburse the original end user or any other person for any work performed.
  • Page 3 INDEX Page Section Description Safety Instructions Installation Receiving Location Line Voltage AC Service Requirements Connecting AC Service to Charger Grounding the Charger Battery Connector and Charger Cable 7-13 Operation/046-0271 Control Control Layout Drawing Programmable Parameter List Troubleshooting & Maintenance Module LED Status Indicators Replaceable Parts Ordering Information Recommended Spares...

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING THIS EQUIPMENT CONTAINS LETHAL VOLTAGE LEVELS. INSTALLATION AND SERVICING MUST BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL IMPORTANT: SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLING, OPERATING, OR SERVICING CHARGER. ANY DEVIATION CAN CAUSE SERIOUS AND PERMANENT DAMAGE.

  • Page 5: Section 1 - Installation

    1.3. Line Voltage Q chargers are designed and shipped set for a specific AC line voltage range. The nominal AC line voltage is noted on the charger nameplate. Before connecting the charger to the AC service, it should be verified that the charger AC voltage matches the available AC service voltage.

  • Page 6: Ac Service Requirements

    1.4. AC Service Requirements Follow local code requirements if they are different than the instructions in this manual. Refer to Table 1-1, to determine the correct ratings for the AC cable, AC fuses, and AC service disconnect switch for the line amperes as listed on the nameplate of the charger for the available AC voltage.

  • Page 7: Section 2 - Operation

    1.7 Battery Connector and Charging Cable Verify that the connectors on both the battery and the charger are attached so that the positive output terminal of the charger is connected to the positive battery terminal. CAUTION: If the polarity is reversed, the DC fuse will blow. If in doubt, check the polarity with a DC voltmeter.
  • Page 8 finish voltage is reached or the voltage flattens out. During phase 4, the voltage is regulated at the finish voltage until the current flattens out. This termination method is called ‘dv/dt-di/dt’. The control offers several safeguards to protect the battery. If a wrong voltage battery is connected, the charger does not start and a Low-Battery-Voltage (F3) or High-Battery-Voltage (F4) message is displayed.
  • Page 9 Delayed Start The delayed-start feature allows the operator to delay starting the charge cycle. This might be desired to reduce peak energy surcharges if the charger were ready to start during a peak energy period. The delay time could be set to keep the charger from starting until after the peak period ends. To view or change the delayed start setting, refer to the programming section.

  • Page 10: Charge Indications

    Charge Indications The following indications are not necessarily a result of a charger problem. They are typically caused by external problems such as AC line, poor battery conditions, connections, etc. If abnormal charge conditions are detected, the charge is terminated, the red fault LED lights and the display shows: DISPLAY DESCRIPTION POSSIBLE CAUSE...
  • Page 11 DISPLAY DESCRIPTION POSSIBLE CAUSE - Low AC Volts M1 BIAS ERROR HF module bias error. - Bad HF Module - Battery disconnected while charging - Wrong size battery (too many cells) M2 HIGH DC VOLTS HF module output DC volts high. - Bad HF module - Wrong size battery (too few cells) - Shorted battery cell(s)

  • Page 12: Jumper Settings

    Jumper Settings CAUTION: Remove AC and DC power from the charger before changing any jumper settings. Refer to figure 1 for location of jumpers. - Jumper J5 should be set to match the battery voltage. Volts For non-standard battery voltages above 80V, the jumper is set on 12 and a resistor is installed in the charger wire harness based on the following calculation: R = 1250 x (Nominal Battery Voltage) –...
  • Page 13 Programming To enter programming mode, press and hold the EDIT button and while holding it, press the INFO button. The display shows a message describing the current parameter followed by the parameter‘s value. While in programming mode, the buttons have the following functions: STOP: Exit programming mode and save all parameters =: Shift position of parameter being edited EDIT: Change value of current position of parameter being edited...

  • Page 14: Section 3 - Troubleshooting & General Maintenance

    SECTION 3 – TROUBLESHOOTING & GENERAL MAINTENANCE Caution: There are lethal voltages exposed when the charger is energized with the door open. Always disconnect the AC service voltage to the charger before opening the door. The following chart lists the most probable cause of a malfunction. SYMPTOMS AND POSSIBLE CAUSES 3.1.
  • Page 15 3.8 Module LED Status indicators CONTROL CONTROL INTERFACE GROUND LED 1 FAN POWER LED 2 LED 3 HF Module Connector and LED Locations (*Note modules on the bottom shelf are mounted upside down) Code Condition LED 1 LED 2 LED 3 Possible Cause No Battery Connected Module OK.

  • Page 16: Section 4 - Replaceable Parts

    SECTION 4 – REPLACEABLE PARTS 4.1 Ordering Information The following information must be supplied when ordering a replacement part from your service agent in order to ensure that the correct part is supplied: A. Model or Spec. number of charger (Located on charger data plate) B.
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