Status-Led's; Function-Led; Charge Sequence; Power Supply Mode - Hella 8ES 004 417-231 Operating Instructions Manual

4.3 Status-LED'S

Located at the bottom of the charger are two multi coloured LEDS. Each charger channel has one LED assigned. When
the charger is switched on a self-test is performed. If something is not according to specification the multi coloured
LED will turn RED. Possible colours:
green
Indicates charger is OK
Continuous; fully charged
battery

4.4 Function-LED

Each charger channel has 4 LED's to indicate the selected function. A blinking LED indicates a fault, see therefore the
code table.

4.5 Charge Sequence

To switch ON the unit, press and hold down one of the Multi function ON/OFF buttons for more then two seconds. The
unit will perform a self-test and the green STATUS LED's will light up to indicate charger is ready and OK. In case of a
problem the red LED will be lit. This red LED is also used to indicate any error code in the charger. The LED will blink at
a certain rate.
Select a battery technology to ensure that the battery is properly charged. To select any of the 4 positions press the
Multi function ON/OFF button shortly. The top LED (lead-acid) starts blinking. Pushing the Multi function ON/OFF
button again within 4 seconds will scroll to the next selection. This can be continued until the proper selection is made.
When the button is no longer pressed, the LED will turn solid green indicating that that selection is activated. With the
charger clamps connected to a battery the LED will turn to solid orange and starts charging.
The Multi function ON/OFF button can be pressed at any time during a charge cycle to stop the charger.
Position
1 Lead Acid charge curve
2 AGM / SPIRAL charge curve
3 GEL charge curve

4.6 Power supply mode

Integrated in the charger is also a Power Supply function. This mode ensured that the battery is kept fully charged
during programming of ECU's or regular vehicle maintenance. When the charger is not yet switched on, press and hold
down one of the Multi function ON/OFF buttons for more then two seconds. The unit will perform a self-test and the
green STATUS LED's will light up to indicate charger is ready and OK. In case of a problem the red LED will be lit. This
red LED is also used to indicate any error code in the charger. The LED will blink at a certain rate.
To select the Power Supply Mode press the Multi function ON/OFF button shortly until position 4 is reached. The LED
will now turn to solid green. With the charger clamps connected to a battery the LED will turn to solid orange to
indicate that it is in progress.
Any consumer in the vehicle that needs current will get this from the charger.
Only then, when current is needed in the vehicle the charger will provide this, in any other situation no current flows.
Anwahl
4 Power Supply Mode
Red
Solid Red LED
Charger internals are not OK.
See trouble-shooting section.
Blinking RED
LED Blink rate in dicates a fault.
Count the blink rate and check
trouble- shooting section for
more details.
Orange
Solid lit LED
indicates that battery
is being charged.
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