Teledyne TDMC+ Manual
Teledyne TDMC+ Manual

Teledyne TDMC+ Manual

12 and 24 vdc, lead-acid battery charger

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12 and 24 VDC, Lead-Acid Battery Charger
Copyright © Teledyne Battery Products 2020, all rights reserved
TDMC+
Teledyne Dual Mode
Redlands, CA 92374
1 (800) 456 0070
1 (909) 793 3131
support@teledynebattery.com
Product Name: TDMC+
Part Number: TDMC-01
Document:
Revision: A
Revision Date: 10 September 2021

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  • Page 1 1 (800) 456 0070 1 (909) 793 3131 support@teledynebattery.com TDMC+ Teledyne Dual Mode 12 and 24 VDC, Lead-Acid Battery Charger Product Name: TDMC+ Part Number: TDMC-01 Document: Revision: A Revision Date: 10 September 2021 Copyright © Teledyne Battery Products 2020, all rights reserved...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TDMC+ Teledyne Dual Mode Charger Teledyne Battery Products recommends you read the entire user manual before assembling and using the battery charger. For any questions or concerns please email support: support@teledynebattery.com or call 1 (800) 456 0070 / 1 (909) 793 3131.
  • Page 3: Quick Reference

    TDMC+ Teledyne Dual Mode Charger Teledyne Battery Products recommends you read the entire user manual before assembling and using the battery charger. For any questions or concerns please email support: support@teledynebattery.com or call 1 (800) 456 0070 / 1 (909) 793 3131 Quick Reference •...
  • Page 4: Product Description

    • Screen Section F will show “Charge Complete” when the charge cycle ends successfully. Product Description The Teledyne Battery Products TDMC+ is a battery charger for 12V and 24V lead-acid batteries. It offers two microprocessor-controlled precision charging method: a three-stage charging method for normally discharged batteries, and a two-stage charging Method for recovering sulphated or overly discharged batteries.
  • Page 5: Precautions And Warnings

    TDMC+ Teledyne Dual Mode Charger Precautions and Warnings Batteries • Use caution when handling or charging batteries • Use caution when charging at high current; monitor the battery regularly for overheating during high current charging. Stop charging if the battery temperature exceeds 120F (50C).
  • Page 6: Dc Output Connection

    • Do not disassemble the charger. No user serviceable parts inside. Return the product to Teledyne Battery Products for service: call or email for return instructions. Personal Precautions • Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery electrolyte contacts skin, clothing or eyes.
  • Page 7: Charger Operation

    TDMC+ Teledyne Dual Mode Charger Charger Operation The Teledyne Battery Products TDMC+-01 offers two distinctive battery charging methods that are recommended for all lead-acid batteries. The choice of method is guided by user selections that the user makes based upon the condition of the battery. Once a charge cycle is initiated the charger will operate automatically and stop.
  • Page 8 TDMC+ Teledyne Dual Mode Charger ▪ Error: Over-Temp – indicates the internal temperature of the charger is outside specified operational limits. Disconnect the battery. Disconnect power from the charger and allow it to cool. Ensure there is adequate airflow around the charger and that other environmental factors are not contributing to overheating.
  • Page 9: Led Indicators

    TDMC+ Teledyne Dual Mode Charger LED Indicators Four Red/Green indicators provide an easy way to monitor the operation of the charger from a distance. • Status • Off – Not Charging / Charger is idle • Red – Stopped on Error •...
  • Page 10: Charging Methods

    • Charger Current mode: Select for 6A to 1A as appropriate for the battery to be charged by pressing the button in Screen Section D. Caution: Teledyne Battery Products does not recommend using a charge current (Amps) that is greater than the battery capacity in Amp hours. Always follow battery Component Maintenance Manual (CMM) guidance.
  • Page 11: Deeply Discharged Or Sulphated Lead-Acid Battery Two Stage Charge Method

    • Charger Current mode: Select for 6A to 1A as appropriate for the battery to be charged by pressing the button in Screen Section D. Caution: On deeply discharged batteries, Teledyne Battery Products recommends a 1A charge curve and recommends not using a charge current (Amps) that is greater than 1/10 of the battery capacity in Amp hours.
  • Page 12: Details Of The Two Stage Charge Mode

    TDMC+ Teledyne Dual Mode Charger • • Example 2: The Teledyne 7638-44 battery is a 24V, 44 Ah battery, 2A charge: ▪ The battery capacity is 44Ah, round to 45. • Divide 45/2 = 22.5 • 22.5 is not evenly divisible by 5, round 22.5 down to 20.
  • Page 13: Charging Specifications

    TDMC+ Teledyne Dual Mode Charger Charging Specifications General Parameters 12V Specification 24V Specification Maximum Charging Current 6A +/- .5A Standby battery Drain <100 uA with AC disconnected Voltage Regulation +/- .5% Output noise and ripple <150mV, 100MHz BW Efficiency Minimum 85% under worst line/load conditions...
  • Page 14: Charger Settings

    TDMC+ Teledyne Dual Mode Charger FCC STATEMENT This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with time limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
  • Page 15: Field Test / Calibration Check

    19. Verify DMM matches voltage on screen (+/- .2V) 20. Disconnect battery and reconnect battery in reverse polarity. 21. Verify screen indicates reverse polarity 22. Verify reverse polarity LED 23. If the unit fails Verification steps, discontinue use and contact Teledyne for support. Questions? Write to: support@teledynebattery.com Page 15/15 Or call: 1 (800) 456 0070 / 1 (909) 793 3131.

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