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ENERGY & LIGHTING
PERFECTCHARGE
MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235
Battery charger
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Installation and Operating Manual

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Lionel Moore
January 20, 2025

Where is the fuse in DOMETIC MCA 1215 Battery charger. The polarity was reversed and know shows red light

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Mr. Anderson
February 4, 2025

The fuse in the Dometic PerfectPower MCA1225 battery charger is located between the 12V battery and the starter battery in the wiring diagram.

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  • Page 1 ENERGY & LIGHTING PERFECTCHARGE MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 Battery charger Installation and Operating Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 Please read this instruction manual carefully before installation and first use, and store it in a safe place. If you pass on the product to another person, hand over this instruction manual along with it. Table of contents Explanation of symbols .

  • Page 3: Explanation Of Symbols

    MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 Explanation of symbols Explanation of symbols DANGER! Safety instruction: Failure to observe this instruction will cause fatal or serious injury. WARNING! Safety instruction: Failure to observe this instruction can cause fatal or serious injury. CAUTION! Safety instruction: Failure to observe this instruction can lead to injury. NOTICE! Failure to observe this instruction can cause material damage and impair the function of the product.
  • Page 4 General safety instructions MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 Observe the following instructions: • Connection to supply mains is to be in accordance with National wiring rules. • Before charging, read the instructions. • For indoor use. Do not expose to rain. WARNING! Note the following basic safety information when using electrical devices to protect against: •...
  • Page 5 MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 General safety instructions • Electrical devices are not toys. Always keep and use the appliance out of the reach of children. • Children must be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the device. NOTICE! •...
  • Page 6 General safety instructions MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 WARNING! • Always use sockets which are grounded and secured by residual current circuit breakers. • Make sure that the lead has a sufficient cross-section. • Lay the cables so that they cannot be damaged by the doors or the bonnet.
  • Page 7 MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 General safety instructions CAUTION! • Do not operate the device – In salty, wet or damp environments – In the vicinity of corrosive fumes – In the vicinity of combustible materials – In areas where there is a danger of explosions. •...

  • Page 8: Intended Use

    • Lead starter batteries • Lead gel batteries • Absorbed glass mat (AGM) batteries • Dometic eStore Lithium-ion batteries Never use the devices to charge other battery types (such as NiCd or NiMH). WARNING! Danger of explosions • Do not charge batteries with a cell short circuit. The oxyhydrogen they produce can cause explosions.

  • Page 9: Scope Of Delivery

    MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 Scope of delivery Scope of delivery Quantity Description Battery charger 230 V power cable Installation and operating manual Check before starting up the device that all parts are available belonging to the scope of delivery. Accessories Available as accessory (not included in scope of delivery): Description Ref.

  • Page 10: Technical Description

    Technical description MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 Technical description The low weight and compact construction of the battery charger allow for easy instal- lation in mobile homes, commercial vehicles or motor and sailing yachts. It charges batteries that are used on board vehicles or boats to generate power or supplies them with a retention voltage so that they do not discharge.
  • Page 11 MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 Technical description Connections and controls MCA1215 TEMP/LIN1 LIN2 1 2 3 STATUS DC OUTPUT AC INPUT MCA1225/1235 TEMP/LIN1 LIN2 1 2 3 4 STATUS DC OUTPUT AC INPUT...
  • Page 12 Technical description MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 No. in Explanation/function fig. 1, page 11 Mains connection LIN2 bus connection TENMP/LIN1 bus connection CN2 socket for Alarm and Fan Status LED DIP switch Battery terminals (+) Battery terminals (–) Starter battery connection MCA1215/1225/1235 No.
  • Page 13 MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 Technical description Battery charging function The charging characteristics are referred to as modified IU0U characteristics. 100 % 1: I phase (bulk) At the beginning of the charging process, the flat battery is charged with a constant current (100 % charge current) until the battery voltage reaches the charging volt- age.

  • Page 14: Installing The Device

    Installing the device MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 5: U phase (float) After the U0 phase, the battery charger switches to conservation charging function (U phase). If DC loads are connected, they are powered by the device. Only if the power required exceeds the capacity of the device is this surplus power provided by the battery.
  • Page 15 MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 Installing the device • Do not install the device above batteries, because they can emit corrosive sulphur fumes that will damage the device. NOTICE! Before drilling any holes, make sure that no electrical cables or other parts of the vehicle can be damaged by drilling, sawing and filing. For installation and mounting you will need the following tools: •...

  • Page 16: Connecting The Device

    Connecting the device MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 Connecting the device Connecting to battery and power supply Connecting the battery Observe the following instructions when connecting the battery: CAUTION! • Avoid coming into contact with the battery fluid. • Batteries with a cell short circuit may not be charged, as explosive gases may form due to overheating of the battery.
  • Page 17 MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 Connecting the device Charge versions MCA12xx MPC01 MCA-HS1 (IBS) MCA12xx MCA-RC1 MCA-HS1 (IBS) MCA-TS1...
  • Page 18 Connecting the device MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 fig. 4, page 17 fig. 5, page 17 Battery sensor Perfect Control Remote control Temperature sensor MCA-HS1 (IBS) MPC01 MCA-RC1 MCA-TS1 or Battery sensor MCA-HS1 (IBS) – – – – ✓ ✓ – – ✓...
  • Page 19 MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 Connecting the device Charging using the remote control MCA-RC1 (accessory) NOTE The length of the RJ-11 cable may not exceed 7 m. MCA-RC1 Sleep Mode On / Off MCA-RC1 ➤ Insert one end of the RJ-11 cable into the socket (fig. 6 3, page 19) of the MCA-RC1.
  • Page 20 Connecting the device MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 Wiring diagrams MCA12xx Example of a wiring diagram, 12 V: see fig. 7, page 20. No. in Explanation/function fig. 7, page 20 MCA charger Consumer PerfectControl MPC01 12 V battery sensor IBS 12 V battery Fuse Starter battery...
  • Page 21 MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 Connecting the device Pin assignment TEMP/LIN 1/LIN 2 RJ-11 6P6C The pins for the TEMP/LIN1 bus socket are assigned as follows: Pin in Allocation fig. 8, page 21 R_VCC TEMP BAT – LIN BUS DATA I/O BAT + The pins for the LIN2 bus socket are assigned as follows: Pin in Allocation...
  • Page 22 Connecting the device MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 CN 2 The pins for the CN2 socket (alarm signal and fan control) are assigned as follows: Pin in Allocation fig. 9, page 22 NC (Normally Closed): normally closed contact NO (Normally Open): normally open contact COM (Common): common contact Sleep mode control 4 –...
  • Page 23 MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 Connecting the device Setting the DIP switches You can adjust the device using the DIP switch. S1 is used to set the voltage at which the device switches over from the I phase (bulk) to the U0 phase (absorption) (also see chapter “Battery charging function” on page 13).
  • Page 24 – To set the floating voltage: Switch 2 Switch 3 Retention voltage 13.5 V 13.8 V – To set the power supply mode (recommended for Dometic eStore batteries): Switch 1 Switch 2 Switch 3 Constant voltage 13.2 V 13.8 V 14.4 V...

  • Page 25: Using The Device

    MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 Using the device – Set for optimal charging voltage controlled by external sensor: Switch 1 Switch 2 Switch 3 – To activate sleep mode: Switch 4 Using the device ➤ Set the On/off switch to “On”. To switch off the device set the On/off switch to “On”. ✓...

  • Page 26: Maintaining And Cleaning The Device

    Maintaining and cleaning the device MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 When you have connected the remote control MCA-RC1 (accessory) ➤ Activate or deactivate sleep mode (noise reduced mode) using the “Sleep Mode” button (fig. 6 2, page 19). The fan is not regulated in sleep mode. ✓...

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 Troubleshooting ➤ Occasionally clean the device with a damp cloth. ➤ Regularly clean the vents. ➤ Check the electrical wiring at least once a year. Repair any defects such as loose connections or burnt cables. Troubleshooting The “Status” LED (fig. 1 5, page 11) displays the fault: LED display Cause Remedy...

  • Page 28: Warranty

    Warranty MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 Warranty The statutory warranty period applies. If the product is defective, please contact the manufacturer's branch in your country (see the back of the instruction manual for the addresses) or your retailer. For repair and guarantee processing, please include the following documents when you send in the device: •...

  • Page 29: Technical Data

    MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 Technical data Technical data General technical data MCA12xx Battery types: Lead-acid, gel, AGM, Dometic eStore Heat dissipation: Charge mode: 6-level Maximum ambient temperature: –20 °C to +50 °C Storage temperature: –40 °C to +85 °C Air humidity: 20 –...
  • Page 30 Technical data MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 MCA12xx Testing/certification: In compliance with the EMC directive 2004/108/EC including 2009/19/EC and the Low-voltage Directive 2006/95/EC EN 60335-1 EN 60335-2-29 EN 55022 EN 61000-3-2 EN 61000-3-3 EN 61000-4-2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 11 ENV 50204 In compliance with Australian standard AS/NZS60335.2.29 and IEC60068.2.6 Protective devices...
  • Page 31 MCA1215, MCA1225, MCA1235 Technical data Output data MCA1215 MCA1225 MCA1235 Charging voltage: 14.4 V / 14.7 V Retention voltage: 13.8 V Rated charging current: 15 A 25 A 35 A Charging current: 0 – 15 A 0 – 25 A 0 –...
  • Page 32 Dometic (Pty) Ltd. Dometic Branch Office Belgium MEXICO Regional Office Zincstraat 3 Dometic Mx, S. de R. L. de C. V. South Africa & Sub-Saharan Africa B-1500 Halle Circuito Médicos No. 6 Local 1 Unit 6-7 on Mastiff Linbro Park ...

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